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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1957

Page

2

Elder Almond Nuptials Tie Elder and Almond in Florida Ceremony

Alice Faye Elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Tom Elder of Benedict and Ray Lee Almond of Chanute married in a double ring ceremony Saturday morning at the Miami Oklahoma Methodist parsonage. Mrs Almond is a Benedict High School graduate and former Wilson County treasurer office worker. Groom Dwight L Almond son of Mr and Mrs Dwight L Almond of 1207 N Lee is Chanute High School graduate and former Topeka insurer employee. After a wedding trip in the south the couple head to Kansas City for a six week air hostess training course for Mrs Almond while he enters army service.

Alice Faye Elder Tom Elder Benedict Ray Lee Almond Chanute Miami Oklo Almond Benedict High School Wilson County Fredonia Dwight L. Almond N. Lee Chanute High School Topeka South Kansas City

Richardson Couple Celebrates Fourth Wedding Anniversary

The Rev and Mrs L Don Richardson marked their fourth anniversary with a party in the Fellowship Room of the First Church of God where he serves as pastor. Hosted by the Young Married People’s Class, gifts were exchanged, cake cut, and photos taken as friends attended.

L. Don Richardson First Church of God Richardson Mmes Melvin McBee Fred Cook Lee Sharp Messrs Jack Wilson Bill McCarty Ed Logan T. F. Graham Lyle Swink Kenneth Chestnut Chet Bowman Gary Wilson Bob Wiles Ben Alexander

Mrs McGee Leads Neosho Valley Unit Meeting

Mrs C C McGee presided at a district gathering in Pittsburg in April when the Neosho Valley HD Unit met with Mrs James McCoy. The group of twelve members with two guests and five children enjoyed a lesson, recreation, and refreshments hosted by Mrs Clyde Tunnell and co host Mrs Don Horton won a door prize.

C. C. McGee Pittsburg Neosho Valley James McCoy S. Highland George Madill Don Horton J. A. Woosley Houston, Tex Quentin Anderson Clyde Tunnell

Mrs Wilson’s Class In Party at Church

A musical program by Mrs W E Wilson’s Sunday School class was held at the First Methodist church on Wednesday evening. Mrs C A Sharpe led the event featuring piano pieces by Leeva Carter and Phil Carter, by Shar on Pillot and Nancy Wilson, and vocal selections including Tea For Two and Minuet.

W. E. Wilson First Methodist Church C. A. Sharpe Leeva Carter Phil Carter Sharon Pillot Nancy Wilson

Bless This House and Musical Offerings At Meeting

The program featured Sue Tebow with Marcia Sandberg on piano performing Bless This House and May Sweet May Contentment by Janet O Connor. Hymns were sung as Mr Hazel Slane accompanied. Mrs A L Bastian presided with devotions by Mrs John Fisher. Foster Myers group arranged refreshments. Lace table held orange blossoms. punch and cake served to 33 members.

Sue Tebow Marcia Sandberg Janet O'Connor Hazel Slane A. L. Bastian Presded John Fisher Foster Myers Bastian

Social Calendar May 21 1957 local group events listed

Tuesday schedule for churches clubs and guilds includes First Presbyterian Builders Class at 7:30 p.m. Mrs B F Jones 207 North Garfield. Westminster Class 7:30 p.m. Mrs T W Boman 209 North Highland. LAPM Odd Fellows Hall 8 p.m.. LA to BRT Odd Fellows Hall 2 p.m.. Rainbow for Girls Masonic Temple 7:30 p.m.. Lioness Club Mrs Dale Dahlgren 220 South Tennessee 7:30 p.m.. Women's Golf Assoc at Country Club 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.. Wesleyan Service Guild Methodist Church dinner 6:30 p.m.. COWF Guild Mrs Alex Mih 1002 West 7th 7:30 p.m.. Chanute Textile Paint Club Carpenters Hall 10 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church B. F. Jones N. Garfield Westminster Presbyterian Church T. W. Boman N. Highland Odd Fellows Hall Order of Rainbow Masonic Temple Lioness Club Dale Dahlgren S. Tennessee Women's Golf Assoc Wesleyan Service Guild Methodist Church Cowf Guild Alex Mih W. Dth Chanute Textile Paint Club Carpenters’ ‘Halil

Pattern Add and Cents for First-Class Mail

Marian Martin Pattern Dept at Cha nute Tribune accepts thirty five cents per pattern plus additional cents per pattern for first class mailing. Send to 232 West 18th St New York 11 NY with name address zone size and style number printed plainly.

Chanute Tribune Household Arts Dept P.O Old Chelsea Station New York Marian Martin Chanute Tribune West 18Th St N.Y Wits

English usage and pronunciation quick quiz

Answers address five questions about grammar pronunciation spelling and word origins. 1 The preferred rewrite is When he didn't appear at the office his employer inquired about him. 2 Pronounce zoological as zoh oh LAJ i kal with the third syllable stressed. 3 Miscellaneous is the misspelled word. 4 Solemnity means seriousness and gravity as in the occasion. 5 A spe word meaning to meditate is speculate.

Mrs Reep Hosts Friendly Club Meeting at Home

Mrs Herbert Reep hosted the Friendly Club at 1602 West Main on Thursday afternoon with six members two new guests Mrs Robert Kerm and Mrs Gary Wilson and three children. After a business meeting games were led by the hostess prizes were awarded to Mrs Wilson and Mrs Richard Byers. Members shared Mother’s Day gifts and refreshments were served. Mrs Byers will host the next meeting June 21 at Santa Fe Park.

Herbert Reep W. Main Robert Kerm Gary Wilson Reep

Basket Dinner Highlights Bound to Win Class Meeting

The Bound to Win Class of the Evangelical United Brethren church held its first year meeting with a basket dinner in the Fellowship Room. Guests included the Men’s Bible Class and Mrs H T Randall of Montrose Colorado. Mrs Bess Lehman gave invocation as tables were decorated with lighted tapers and rose bouquets. Mrs Claude Carver presided in the president’s absence. Games were played.

Evangelical United Brethren Church H. T. Randall Montrose Colo Robert Cation J. C. Montgomery Bess Lehman Frank Percy Claude Carver Nice

Mending Scratches on Kid Pumps with Court Plaster

A reader asks how to repair scratches on children's pumps. The reply suggests applying liquid court plaster, which should make the scratch nearly invisible.

Mrs Randle Honored By Montrose Guests At Home

Mrs Randle, guest of Mrs Grace Boman, was honored by three Chanute High School 1904 classmates from Montrose Colorado and other guests including Mrs Roy Isham Rebecca Shapter and Mrs Louie Ingle at 309 West Main Saturday afternoon.

Bessie Clark Randle Montrose Colo Mabel Hudson W. Main Randle Grace Boman Roy Isham Rebecca Shapter Louie Ingle Chanute High School Miss Boman Mmes Rose Stauffer Ernest Wilson Roy McCune Wilfrid Cavaness

Hannah Society Honors Solomon H Flores at Picnic

Solomon H Flores was honored with a farewell picnic by the Hannah Society of the Mexican Baptist Church in Highland Park. Flores has served as speaker for the past year and will attend Kansas City University graduate school this summer, returning next fall. About 80 attendees from Bartlesville Chanute and Humboldt participated.

Hannah Society of the Mexican Baptist Church Highland Park Solomon H. Flores Flores Kansas City University Bartlesville Chanute Humboldt

Modern Etiquette Queries on Widows Rings and Dress

A reader asks if widowed individuals should discard or rewear a wedding ring. The answer: there is no obligation. wear it as long as desired. The piece also covers recession order after a church wedding and hair styling opinions, noting guidelines on dining with applesauce and pin curls.

Reverend Wessells Leads Nazarene Services in Buffalo

The Rev Dean Wessells executive secretary of Nazarene ministerial benevolence Kansas City began a week of special services at the Buffalo church. A two weeks community vacation Bible school runs mornings at the Methodist Church with Mrs Robert Gant as superintendent for children from three through junior high. Refreshments are served daily.

Buffalo Dean Wessells Department of Church of the Nazarene Kansas City Methodist Church Robert Gant

IC Guild Meets at Mrs Wahl Home for Luncheon

The IC Guild of the Evang elical United Brethren church met at Mrs. Ernest Wahl's home for a 1 o'clock luncheon Friday. Eleven members attended with Mrs. Mary Edwards assisting as hostess. The program centered on thoughts about mothers and a devotion titled Not Fear, But Power by Mrs. Don Donovan. Mrs. Ray Winder led the business meeting as president.

I. C. Guild Evangelical United Brethren Church Ernest Wahl Mary Edwards Mother Don Donovan Ray Winder

DUV Meets Dorothea Dix Tent Leaders in Memorial Building

DUV presided at a Friday meeting of the Dorothea L. Dix Tent in the Memorial Building. Arrangements were made to entertain department president Mrs. Margaret Yeager Hutchinson and department counselor Cora Wade Topeka, who will visit the tent June 21.

Nellie Pearl Griffin Dorothea L. Dix DUV Memorial Margaret Yeager Hutchinson Cora Wade Topeka

Lemon Skin Softening Tip and Fish Dinner Pairing

A reader asks how to keep lemon skins from hardening. The answer recommends soaking lemons in water until use, preserving skin pliability and enhancing flavor. Another query asks which potatoes suit baked fish. response suggests mashed or southern style sweet potatoes for serving.

Cot tage Grove Ladies Aid Holds All Day Quilting Meeting

The Cot tage Grove Ladies Aid gathered at Mrs Henry Strack's home for an all day quilting session. A noon covered dish dinner fed 13 members eight children and guest Mrs Eugene Bennett. President Mrs Hessel Ray led a business meeting. Mrs Max Watts will host the next gathering on June 6.

Cottage Grove Ladies Aid Henry Strack Eugene Bennett Hessel Ray Max Watts

Elsmore Briefs list local visits deaths and familiares

Mrs Genevieve Marrs learned of sister Gertrude Kline death in Seattle Washington. Dean Johnson of Wichita visited parents Roy and Mary Johnson. Russell Ludlum discharged from Allen County Hospital Sunday. Ed Manwiller and two Chicago sons stay with George Hecken and family. Kenneth Bakerly visited parents then Kansas City trip. Bernice Gregg and Charley Nelson from Sedan visited Elsmore. Nelson remained, Gregg returned. Weekend guests at Ida Higgenbotham included Paul Bucklund and son, C K Nelson and daughter, Carrie Abrams, Charles Miller, Emerson Higgenbotham, and Moran. Ben Bacon and Duke Myers visited Higgenbothams and Kern home Later, high school students and others noted.

Elsmore Genevieve Marrs Gertrude Kline Seattle Wash Dean Johnson Wichita Roy Johnson Russell Ludlum Allen County Hospital Ed Manwiller Chicago Will George Hecken F Bible Kenneth Bakerly Kansas City Elsmnore Bernice Gregg Charley Nelson Sedan Nelson Gregg Ida Higganbotham Paul Bucklund C. K. Nelson Carrie Abrams Charles Miller Bartlesville Okla Emerson Higgenbotham Moran Ben Bacon Higgenbotham Duke Myers S. E. Fowler Dukie Myers Bob Kern Chanute

Local faculty events and graduation plans announced

Faculty enjoyed a men's Union event and a Myer C. Sy supper as part of the senior moon and dance. High school students and faculty held a picnic at Independence Park. The eighth grade and high school commencement are set for May 23 with Dr Edward W. Robinson as speaker.

Independence Park Low Head Methodist Church Roland Sundbye Charles Munson Dave Munson Orpha Watson Ethel Watson Bert Watson Earl Ericson Raymond Ericson Jill C. J. Johnson Howard Baker Linda Gregg Bayard Ernest Baker Chuck Baker Robert G Alvin Ericson Harry Ericson

Judicial Test For Immunity

The 1954 law granting limited immunity for testimony faces its first full judicial review as the U.S. Court of Appeals schedules arguments on four witnesses who have invoked the Fifth Amendment. The nine-judge panel may address constitutional questions only if an immune witness is cited for contempt after refusing to testify.

Washington U. S. Court of Appeals Senate Internal Security Subcommittee Harold Glasser Treasury Department Honolulu Wilfred M. Oka Robert Mc. Elrath Harry Bridges International Longshore

Industry Has Stake in Atomic Test Series Delays

Industry in Nevada holds an estimated two million dollar stake in the atomic test series which awaits a go ahead from weather experts. The first test firing was postponed again due to adverse weather for the fifth consecutive day, while the nuclear program continues its six year test at the site.

Nev.p Nevada

Prisoner Orville Hodge Becomes Radio Disc Jockey

Orville E Hodge now works as a radio disc jockey and baseball announcer at Menard Prison in Illinois. Warden Ross Randolph says the embezzler, serving 12 to 15 years for a state funds theft of 22 million dollars, requested the job to gain time outside his cell and oversees three prison radios and inmate programs.

Chester Orville E Hodge Menard Prison Ross Randolph Hodge Ilinois Randolph

Ottawa Man Named Second District Legion Commander

Lawrence George Medlock of Ottawa was elected Second District commander of the American Legion. Other officers named at the convention include Richard C. Atwood Overland Park adjutant Leo Harris Kansas City junior commander Oliver Rinehart Paola executive committeeman Auxiliary officers Mary Ellen Smith Fontana president Carmen Kline Kansas City vice president Mildred McGrew Mound City secretary treasurer.

Lawrence George Medlock Ottawa American Legion Richard C. Atwood Overland Park Leo Harris Kansas City Oliver Rinehart Paola Mary Ellen Smith Fontana Carmen Kline Mildred McGrew Mound City

Kansan Pleads Guilty To Income Tax Evasion

Glenn Kuiken 51 of Mankato Kansas pleaded guilty in Wichita to income tax evasion charges. He admitted failing to report income and evading payment, with sentencing to follow.

Wichita Glenn Kuiken Mankato, Kas

Local Man Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion

Kuiken pleaded guilty to two counts of income tax evasion for 1950 and 1951. Government had indicted him on five counts charging evasion of $33,516.27 for 1950 to 1954. three counts were dismissed. IRS findings show taxes and penalties totaling $59,529.96. Sentence to be imposed by U.S. District Judge Delmas C. Hill.

Chanute Tribune Kuiken Internal Revenue Service U. & District Delmas C. Hill

Kansas figures steer Fort Leavenworth history group

State adjutant general Col Henry S. Parker serves as president of the Fort Leavenworth Historical Society joined by Sen Andrew F Schoeppel and Rep J Floyd Breeding of Kansas in coordinating local heritage efforts and commemorations.

Henry S. Parker The Ft. Leavenworth

Savings Bonds April Sales Reported in Neosho County

Neosho County totaled $33,488 in Series E and H savings bonds sales for April, reported by county chairman Leif R. Nelson. The 1957 county total reaches $234,439, with Kansas state sales for April at $6,000,327 and a year-to-date state total of $32,115,462, reaching 36 percent of the $89 million goal.

United States Savings Neosho County Leif R. Nelson Evan Griffith State Savings Kansas

Military Post At Ft. Larned Reopened to Public

Historic Ft. Larned, a Santa Fe Trail landmark, reopened to the public drawing about 3000 visitors. The program featured a mock Indian battle with cavalry, a Fort Wallace riding club, National Guard units from several Kansas cities, and a Ft. Riley infantry unit band. Notables included Col. Brice Custer Jr. and Gov. George Docking, with restoration led by the Frizell family and the Ft. Larned Historical Society.

George Custer Brice C. W. Custer Topeka

Papers Filed Against Stice

Atty. Gen. John Anderson said he would file papers in the Supreme Court requesting that John N. Stice be suspended as judge of the Wichita Common Pleas Court pending the outcome of disbarment proceedings. Anderson and the State Board of Law Examiners joined in filing disbarment proceedings against Stice and Roy Trail alleging they conspired with known criminals to impede justice in Sedgwick County. Both men deny the charges. Dist. Judge William Kandt of Wichita last week dismissed an injunction suit by Stice to bar ouster action. Anderson also filed a motion seeking appointment of a commissioner to hear evidence in the disbarment proceedings.

Topeka Atty John Anderson Supreme Court John N. Stice Wichita Common Pleas Court Anderson State Board of Law Examiners Stice Roy Trail Wichita Sedgwick County Trail Dist William Kan

Also Mentioned on This Page

Richardsons Alice Brooks Mrs. Reep Mrs. Randle Hannah Society IC Guild ELY Bros South Earlion Lenin Stevens Jelton's Ladies Aid Myer C. Sysupper Monds Caldwell & Son S. Santa Fe Nature Orville Hodge Legion Kansan Neosho Ft. Larned New York, N. Y Aluminum Koch Bros. Furniture
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