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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1964
Page
3
Dear readers share questions about appearances and manners in early 1960s etiquette. A man with bushy eyebrows resists tweezing but may accept barber trimming. A teen notes improved home manners after respectful parental interaction and family peace. Another reader worries about a neighbor’s flu and hospital bill amid a plea for guidance.
Linda Jane Wiggans united in marriage with Gary Lee Taylor on Saturday at 11 in the United Brethren in Christchurch. Rev. Ed gar Rains presided as double ring ceremony with decor of white mums stock and candelabra. The couple will reside at 423 S. Katy after a Kansas City wedding trip. both are Chanute High School graduates.
Canasta was played by past presidents of the American Legion Auxiliary Monday evening in the Memorial Building auxiliary room. Winners were Mrs. John Hargrave, Mrs. Daisy Jordan, Mrs. Frank Vaughn and Mrs. Robert Smith. A dessert course preceded the meeting served by Mrs. Cecil C. Taylor, Mrs. H. C. Miller, Mrs. Floyd Kelley and Mrs. Howard Carder. Mrs. Jordan presided at the business meeting.
At the Future Homemakers of America meeting Mary Neely was named president with Karen Bidding as vice president Adele Davis secretary Lynette Davis treasurer Connie Hottenstein historian. Sophomores and juniors performed a skit honoring graduating seniors Karen Olson Anne Sale Joyce Anderson Beverly Erickson Barbara Jacobs who each received a red rose. Cherrie Zillner led the session with project reports and 25 members plus Mrs Forrest Sale and sponsor Mrs Hal Davis attended the refreshments of cookies and pop.
Mrs William Walters received a coffee greeting from Merry Mothers members at Mrs Wayne Huffman’s home 418 West First The Walterses plan to move to Columbia Missouri in June The guest of honor was the club’s first president and was given a gift
Mr and Mrs Darrel Erikson return to Chinon France after travel through Portugal Tangiers and Spain with Madrid sightseeing and bull fights They also visited Germany Austria Switzerland and Italy since arriving in France Daniel serves as a US Army 1st Lieutenant Mrs Erikson Judy Daniels works on base They plan to return to the United States in August and he will resume a Master's degree at Pittsburg State College European people are generally friendly but hesitant to speak English.
A Vancouver hearing heard that 75 Vancouver school district teachers will be dismissed after voters defeated a 1.3 million levy proposal twice. Assistant superintendent Robert Simpson said dismissals are not tied to teacher qualifications.
Mr and Mrs Herbert F Reep of Pittsburg will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on May 24 with an open house at Mrs Carl Hutchison’s West Main Road home. The couple formerly lived in Chanute where he worked for Western Union. Leif Erickson of 620 N Grant entered Mercy Hospital in Fort Scott yesterday for surgery.
Mr and Mrs C Duane Zeiger of Anaheim California and Mr and Mrs Harry Koenig of Oklahoma City Oklahoma are visiting their parents. They are currently staying with Mr and Mrs John Bower at 123 North Forest for a few days.
The event will be held Wednesday evening to celebrate the final day of the school session in Petrolia. Ice cream will be furnished and the women are asked to bring cakes.
Total carloads moved over Santa Fe lines for the week ending May 16, 1964 were 30,829, down from 32,474 the prior year. Line loadings were 19,151 versus 20,998, with connections adding 11,678 compared to 11,476 a year ago. In the preceding week this year Santa Fe handled 32,845 carloads. Also notes on local person Hoyt M Lefever’s hospital stay and Grand Session awards for Propst in Salina plus a cooking tip for scallions with beans.
At the Duplicate Bridge Club gathering Monday evening in the Home Savings lounge, players posted above average scores. Notable results include Mrs Clyde Bloomhart, Mrs Frank Jones 27, Fred Foster, Bob Ward 26 2, Mrs Bob Allen, Mrs Fred Johnson 26 2, Mr and Mrs George Eaton 23 2, Mrs F G Hooker, and Mrs Cecyle Munger 23 2.
Chanute stores anticipate summer wear with bold stripes and dots, white fabrics, and bright nautical themes. Fashions include shift silhouettes, pleats, drip-dry fabrics, lace trims, seersucker and denim, plus versatile knits and newly popular whipped fabric. A seam free blue denim jumper and color-changing shoes offer practical style options for all ages.
Mrs. John McGinnis hosted the Neosho Valley HD Unit gathering Friday afternoon at 519 S Highland. Nine members answered roll call with Mrs. Joe Thurman as a guest. Mrs. Lynn Erickson led the meeting. Mrs. Marvin Wolfe honored the group with a 1963 gold seal and district report. Mrs. Harry Larson gave the lesson and led recreation. Door prize went to Mrs. Myron Cooper. June meeting set with Mrs. Myrl Ford of Humboldt.
Leland Heinze of Overland Park was the guest artist at the Magic Circle affiliate meeting in Lola Monday evening. He demonstrated new hairdressing trends to Joyce Frankenberg of Chanute and Janice Strack of Lola, urging hairdressers to think like professionals at all times. Attendees from Chanute included Beverly Mintz and others.
Scout Troop 25 Bat and Bobwhite patrols won the inspection at the Monday meeting held in the Zion Lutheran educational building. Ed Mueller led the opening and Larry Weber led the closing. Plans were discussed for the May campout with each patrol to supply their own food for the hike to the campsite.
Miss Vanderford engages to Carroll Dean Stewart in Stark. Goldie May Vanderford, a 1963 Joint Rural High School graduate, attends Iola Junior College. Stewart is a senior at Joint Rural High School. A July wedding is planned.
Fairfield calendar lists events including Fairfield PTA at the school at 6 30 p.m. Wilson Class party at First Methodist church 7 3 p.m. United Presbyterian Women event at the church 2 p.m. Esther Class at Christian church with Mrs Lola Kuykendall 2 p.m. Kansettes Highland Park 1 15 p.m. Girl Scout Neighborhood meeting at Methodist church scout room 9 a.m. Grange Meeting Rural school of Chapter CD PEO with Mrs John Mull 420 Rural Homemakers HD Unit at Herit-
The Four Square HD Unit held its annual fish fry and picnic at the country home of Mr and Mrs Roy D Johnson on Friday evening with Victory HD Unit members as guests.
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