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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1958
Page
3
Betty Lou Johnson of Wichita is engaged to William Eubanks Jr son of Mr and Mrs William Eubanks. The announcement by her mother Mrs Reba Johnson states a summer wedding is planned.
Miss Johnson, Chanute High School graduate, attends Wichita University and joins Delta Sigma Theta. Eubanks, Wichita High Schools graduate, attended the University of Wichita, belongs to Kappa Alpha Psi, and works at Wesley Hospital in Wichita.
Ann Landers advises a man who hit a bar pest over a flirtation to admit fault and avoid further harm. The column also answers a wife’s dilemma about refunds and rings, urging joint responsibility and partnership in marriage.
Scarlett Wing and Rex Ford, wedding set for June 15, were celebrated with a wedding shower at the High Prairie church. An all male cast staged a mock ceremony as Rhonda Baird sang with her mother Mrs. O D Baird providing selections. Mrs. Baird read a wedding account as guests enjoyed pink and white decor, bells above gifts, punch and cake. Hostesses included Mrs. Don Marple, Mrs. Joe Morton, Mrs. Paul Campbell, Mrs. Gordon Wiltse, Mrs. Otho York, Mrs. Walter Steele, Mrs. Jesse Olson and Mrs. Carl Stone.
An educational program for District 3 of the National Hairdressers Association was held yesterday at the Besse Hotel in Pittsburg. Obie Bottens field welcomed attendees and traced the beauty profession from its start to the present, noting early 20th century salons between Kansas City and Tulsa and the lengthy cost of a permanent wave. Guest artists Bill Vernon Irene Vernon Madelyn L Ecuyer and Robert McNichols demonstrated, with other Kansas and Missouri members listed from Chanute Topeka Kansas City and El Dorado.
A Sunday gathering at Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Brinkmeyer home honored 83 year old Mrs. Ella Bogar visiting from Freeman Missouri. Guests included relatives and friends from Joplin Hepler Belton Freeman West Line Independence Wichita Pittsburg Chanute and other towns. Mrs Brinkmeyer is Bogar’s niece.
Mrs Lee Sharp of 2278 Western hosted a Friendly club gathering on Thursday. Members answered roll call with Mother’s Day topics, exchanged Mystery sister gifts, and enjoyed refreshments for 11 attendees. A luncheon surprise went to Mrs Don Richardson. Recreation was led by Mrs Herb Reep. Mrs Robert Kern will host the next meeting at 1610 W Main.
A warm note thanking a close friend for their ongoing support and kindness. Mention specific acts, late-night talks, and the impact of their presence on your life. Express gratitude for their generosity, trust, and encouragement, and look forward to future moments together.
A reader asks about expressing thanks after a bereavement, proper introduction forms for a wife introducing her husband, and whether breaking crackers into soup is acceptable. The answers advise simple sincere thanks to the bereaved, a wife should say may I introduce my husband, and that breaking crackers into soup is okay.
Dash-everywhere chemise with hip-banding over-blouse look advertised. Fabric options include checks and tweed cotton. Pattern 9264 covers sizes 10 through 18. size 16 requires 3 1/2 yards of 35 inch fabric. Send 50 cents plus 5 cents for first class mailing to Marian Martin pattern dept. New York.
Mr. and Mrs. Glen Strack hosted a Sunday dinner for their son Dean Strack who departs Tuesday for military service. Attending were relatives from Iola Humboldt Piqua Topeka and nearby areas including Ken Scantlin Harold Storck Floyd Strack Harold Strack Dale Strack Elaine Strack and Elaine Bennett among others.
Mrs Gladys Eaton was installed as president of the Bus iness and Professional Women's club. Other officers named included Mrs Vivian Clark as vice president and Mrs Ethel Sullivan as recording secretary with a full slate of committee chairmen and co chairmen across editor hospitality program coordination health safety international relations public affairs legislation membership emblem historian scrapbook student guidance and calling committees.
May 21 1958 features numerous Chanute area gatherings. The schedule lists CWF Guild Ladies Day at 7:30 p m and knitting and garden clubs at day and afternoon slots, Methodist church activities, Jaycee activities at 7:30 p m, presbyterian women and grace episcopal circles, and church choir and family events across several homes and halls.
A one o clock dinner was served Friday to past presidents of the LA to B of RT. The group met with Mrs. George Wilson. Thirteen members were seated at maple syrup quarter tables. The afternoon included informal business discussions and a water or milk refreshment.
Sunflower HDU of Woodson County met May 13 with Mrs. Guy Rucker. Nine members attended. A committee was formed to plan a fair booth. The unit presented a wild rose spray of wood fiber flowers to Hillcrest Home in Yates Center for Mother's Day. The lesson final, Facing The Future, was given by Mrs. Carl Stoil.
The Here & There note reports the Savonburg Mary Martha circle of the Evangelical Mission Covenant Church met at Mrs. Es Larson’s home. Mrs. Virgil Grizzle presided and Mrs. Anton Larson led devotions. Refreshments were served. The next meeting is scheduled for May 28 at the August Erickson home.
St Louis University President Father Paul Reinert argues high schoolers should not select their courses, calling it a crime to fail to develop gifted minds. PTA President Mrs Rollin Brown links the issue to a teacher shortage and cites higher salaries as essential to smaller classes and better attention to both gifted and average students.
The Veterans Administration released 1957 figures showing rising GI loan prices. Veterans paid an average 13,800 for homes bought under the GI program, up 895 from 1956, with new GI houses averaging 14,335 versus 13,390 in 1956. Used homes cost 12,100 on average, up 130 from 1956.
President Eisenhower met with Senate Republican Leader Knowland and other GOP leaders to assess the worldwide crisis, including events in Lebanon and Algeria. No action plan or details were disclosed as discussions covered the international picture and potential tax issues tied to the economy. Eisenhower heads to New York for a major speech on the economy and will address the AM Association economic mobilization conference.
Southeast Kansas features a Parsons effort to replace dying American elms with the Christine Buisman elm. Chamber of Commerce city beautification chair Mrs. Myer Freshman leads the project. Fort Scott reports Jim Tucker credited with saving 19 month old Rickey Farmer after a pond incident. Rickey, son of Mr and Mrs Richard E Farmer, revived and treated at Mercy Hospital. Iola notes mixed char- ses.
Local notices and brief items appear on page three of the Chanute Tribune for May 19 1958. The page features community announcements and short reports typical of a mid century town newspaper.
Soil conservation and extension specialists will demonstrate land characteristics tomorrow at 1 30 p m a mile west and 242 miles north of Moran at a soil judging school. Cherryvale promoter for a variety show has skipped town leaving unpaid bills. County Attorney Tom Crossan notes the man posed as a National Guard member in Cherryvale and promoted a National Guard event in April.
Spread crackers with butter or margarine and place in a shallow pan or on foil. Bake in a moderate oven until lightly browned.
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