Wanamakers Observe Golden Anniversary Celebration
Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Wanamaker of 503 N. Highland were honored for their 50th wedding anniversary, marked May 14, with a Sunday reception for about 200 at the Wanamakers’ home. Guests included local family, out of town relatives, and grandson couple Mr. and Mrs. James Osborn. The event featured yellow roses, a four tier cake, and gifts from relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Wanamaker
N. Highland
Geneva Trembly
Claude E. Wanamaker
E. J. Trembly
Kansas City
Carl Trembly
Chanute
Fred Whitney
Buffalo
First Methodist Church
Wanamakers
Gary Upton
Clathe
Bob Sechrest
Gladys Sechrest
Miss Wanamaker
James Osborn
Jamie
Formosa
Wanamaker
James Dady
Sisseton
S. C
O. H. Osborn
Chicago
Clarence Johnson
Elsmore
Charles N. Junod
Marc
Mulvane
Jim Sheridan
Manhattan
A. E. Kepley
Earlton
T. J. LaRue
Eric
Wendell Brucknow
Monroe
Wisc
Youth in Southeast Kansas District Music Festival Finals
About 48 youth entered the Southeast Kansas District Festival of the Kansas Federation of Music at Chanute High School. Judges evaluated piano, voice, violin, saxophone, and more with numerous superb and excellent ratings awarded to many Chanute Coffeyville Iola and Neodesha contestants and performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Kansas Federation of Music
Chanute
Oral Borland
Altoona
O. H. Cunningham
Markwood Holmes
Walter B. Osadchuk
Pittsburg State College
Morris B. Chambers
H. Howard Hollenshead
Chan
Social Calendar for May 1958 Wednesday Events
The social calendar lists May 11 1958 activities across churches clubs and groups. Friendly Thimble club meets 2 p.m. at 722 8 Grant. various church groups gather through the day including Methodist Presbyterian and Episcopal circles and classes. a Katy picnic at 6 30 p.m. and Thursday events feature Cottage Grove Ladies Aid all day and Thursday Bridge 1 50 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Thimble Club
J. B Taylor
Grant
Thoreday
Cottage Grove Ladies Aid
Mra
Ed Brinkmeyer
N. Western
EUB Church
Methodist Church
Plenie
Santa Fe Park
Past Presidents Meet at Kay Hotel Dinner
The Past Presidents Parley of the American Legion Auxiliary gathered at the Kay Hotel for a 6:30 dinner. Hostesses were Mrs. John Hargrave Mrs. Carl Wortman and Mrs. John Nation. Birthdays of Mrs. H C Miller and Mrs. Joe Sterner were honored with gifts. Mrs. E C Brenton led the business meeting and a donation was made to the Winter General Hospital women’s ward in Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Hotel
American Legion Auxiliary
Inis
Mmes
John Hargrave
Carl Wortman
John Nation
H. C. Miller
Joe Sterner
E. C. Brenton
Winter General
Stella Noyes
Topeka
Frank
Married in Independence Vernon Lee Bockover
Barbara Joan Johnson and Vernon Lee Bockover were married May 3 at Epiphany Episcopal Church in Independence with Rev. John Gargher officiating. The bride, daughter of Julian A. Johnson, and the groom, son of C. J. Bockover, exchanged vows in a double ring ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Joan Johnson
Vernon Lee Bockover
Epiphany Episcopal Church
Independence
John Gargher
Julian A. Johnson
C. J. Bockover
Delores Wall
Barbara Cook
Chanute
Past president's tea features canasta games
Vaughn reported on the convention event where attendees played canasta. Winners were Mrs. Chet Blackwood with high, Zula Montgomery with second, and Mrs. Vaughn with low. Secret pals will be revealed at the final meeting of the year on June 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughn
Chet Blackwood
Zula Montgomery
Low
Bob Allens Win at Duplicate Bridge Meet
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Allen topped the event with an above average score of 93 at the Duplicate Bridge club gathering last night at the Tioga Hotel. Six tables participated. other high scores included Mrs. Clyde Bloomheart with Dr. Al Kihm 80 and multiple couples scoring 76 to 75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Allen
Duplicate Bridge Club
Tioga Hotel
Clyde Bloomheart
al Kihm
Dorothy Estes
Billy Beidelman
Independence
J. E. Hudson
Frank Burris
Charles Broadwell
Dean Stone
Dan Forbes
Neodesha
Dorothea Dix Tent Hosts DUY Reception in Wichita
In the Memorial building a meeting of the Dorothea L. Dix tent of the Daughters of Union Veterans discussed an invitation from Mrs John A Logan tent No 6 of Wichita for a May 25 reception honoring Mrs Una G Damien of Wichita newly elected department president of the DUY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothea L. Dix
Daughters of Union Veterans
John A. Logan
Wichita
Una G. Damien
The
DUY
Scout News Den 3 Pack 25 Meeting At Mrs Steeves Home
Five cubs of Den 3 Pack 25 met Tuesday at the home of Mrs Steeves. The cubs made marble games and Dick Helton served refreshments. The meeting closed with the living circle. Cubs of Den 1 Pack 1 met Thursday at the home of Mrs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cubs
Get Acquainted Club Dangers and Family Dilemma
Dear Ann Landers advises against ditching a husband to chase a Get Acquainted Club romance, urging balance and open plans. She also counsels worried parents about a son’s engagement to a younger woman, noting age and conduct risk and suggesting a cautious approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
Ann
Miss
Mar- Ann Landers
Alma
Dad
Golden Shrine Meeting At Masonic Temple
Mrs. Bertha Fleming and John Burris led a Golden Shrine No. 8 meeting in the Masonic Temple. Guests included Don C. Beach Harry Kennedy Eva Burriss and Francis Meeker. Reports from Atlantic City session and a memorial service followed. About 75 attended a covered dish dinner with visitors from Fort Scott Neodesha and Parsons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Fleming
John Burris
Shepherds
Masonic Temple
Golden Shrine No. 8
White Shrine of
Jerusalem
Don C. Beach
Supreme Watchman
Harry Kennedy
Walnut Lodge
Eva Burris
Beauceant
Francis Meeker
Royal Arch Masons
Supreme Shrine
Atlantic City
Fort Scott
Neodesha
Parsons
Service Guild Dinner and Candlelight Installations
Members of the Wesleyan Service Guild of the Methodist church gathered for a 6:30 dinner served by the Martha circle to 29 members. Rev. Judd Jones led a candlelight installation naming officers and committee chairs including Mrs. Palmer Forslund president and Mrs. Rose Dean vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Service Guild
The
Methodist Church
William Lewis
Martha Circle
Judd Jones
Lewis
Kenneth Tebow
Jones
Palmer Forslund
Rose Dean
Forest Richardson
Pearl Chapman
Morris Chambers
Marie Buster
Spiritual Life
A. C. Miller
Harold Anderson
Gladys Franklin
John Hemphill
Forslund
Chambers
Benediction and Picnic Planned by Forslund Group
Accompanied by Mrs. Forslund the group sang the benediction The Lord’s Prayer. The next meeting will be a picnic at Santa Fe Park at 6 30 p m June 17. The executive committee will be in charge.
Fredonia Couple Announces Engagement
Fredonia residents Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Brunker announce the engagement of their daughter Sharon Crawford to Delaine Pekrul son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Pekrul of Fredonia. Both will graduate this month from Fredonia Senior High School. No wedding date has been set. Crawford is a niece of Mrs. Mollie Walker of Chanute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredonia
Wendell Brunker
Sharon ,Crawford
Delaine Pekrul
Clarence Pekrul
Miss Crawford
Pekrul
Fredonia Senior High School
Mollie Walker
Chanute
Mike Genn Honored On First Birthday
Mrs. Frankie Genn hosted a surprise party at 120 W Elm for her son Mike on his first birthday. Refreshments were served and pictures were taken with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bollig and several neighbors and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankie Genn
W. Elm
Mike
Robert Bollig
Leslie Thompson
Patty
Butch
Judy
Chuck
Chris and
Cregg Skinner
Joan McCoy
Joan
Linda Bollig
Ada May Kelley
Mike Stevens
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KB. W. Johnson
Highland
Adan
Bets Sigma Phi
Robert Jenkins
Katy
Kay
Alice Brooks
Chanute Tribune Household Arts Dept
P.O
Old Chelsea Station
New York
N.Y
Vernon Lee
Bockover
Kay Stevens
Mike Bouchak
Cleveland
Larry Moore
Max Killingsworth
Evelyn Scott
Jackie Mace
Jody Crane
Independence High School
Wesley Hospital School of Nursing
Independence Community College
Electra Manufacturing Company
Marian Martin
Chanute Tribune
West 18Th St
Dale Dahlgren
Den
Robert Fisher
Chanute Water Plant
Bob Allens
Duplicate
T.V. Tray Table
Scout News
Are
W. Mein
Nasplex
Elton
Service Guild
Sharon Crawford
Mike Genn
Dacrons
Bemberg
Dacron & Cotton
Orson & Cotton
Orlon & Chromspun
Nylon
Spina
Sof
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