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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1957
Page
3
Crochet planter 15 by 10 inches in heavy cotton or three strands of string with parasol design. Pattern 7098 costs 35 cents plus 5 cents extra for first class mail. Send name and address to The Chanute Tribune Household Arts Dept. plus 25 cents for Alice Brooks Needlecraft Book 1957.
Paul Wells Russell Davidson and Elvin Brenton acted as hostesses for the Past Presidents Parley of the American Legion Auxiliary held last night at Mrs Petit's Tea Room. Nineteen members attended and discussed the poppy sale. Canasta games crowned Mrs Leif Nelson high, Mrs Harold Miller second, and Mrs Carl Wortman low. Next meeting hosts will be Mme Charles Henshall J S Sterner and John Damerell.
Supreme Watchman Beach greeted and honored. Mrs Floyd Kelley and Ford C Johnson recognized as supreme honorary officers. Don C Beach received honors. A memorial service for deceased members was held. Reports from Detroit supreme sessions May 7 8 9 were given. Refreshments followed in the dinette hosted by several members.
The Sunflower HD Unit of Woodson County met at Mrs John Lorance’s home last week with Mrs Guy Rucker presiding. A lesson on Window Treatments was given by Mrs Lawrence Brock and Mrs Charles Chaffin. Members paid three dollars for the Smurthwaite Cooperative House Project and received a gold seal and scroll. Refreshments were served to 11 members, three children, and guest Mary Ann Smith, with Darrel Manderscheid set to host June 11.
The advice notes that a man should not offer to drive when a woman drives her own car, as some women may view it as doubting her driving. If she invites him to drive, it is acceptable. Regarding engagement notices, including both pictures is not customary. typically only the bride’s image is used.
The Duplicate Bridge Club met last night at the Tioga Hotel with six tables and an 80 percent average. Dr. and Mrs. Ed Robinson led the field, while pairs including Mrs. Bob Allen with Mrs. Fred L. Johnson and Mrs. Jim Ganson with Mrs. Bill Peters posted top scores. The club will meet next Monday at 7 30 p.m. at the Tioga Hotel.
Marian Martin patterns offer Printed Pattern 9049 for misses sizes 12 through 20. The dress features a wide neckline suitable for day cottons or evening silk, with size 16 needing 45% yard of 35 inch fabric and 5% yard contrast collar. Respondents send five cents plus one cent per pattern for mailing to The Tribune Pattern Dept. in New York, including name address zone size and style number for delivery by carrier at 30 cents a week.
Joan Marie Morlan of rural Iola wed Ane Wardell Miller of Grass Valley California in a May 2 ceremony at Trinity Methodist Church. The Rev A S Whittemore officiated at 2 p.m. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home. Mrs Miller graduates this year from Iola High School. Miller serves in the United States Air Force.
The First Baptist beat the Methodists 12 to 4 at Highland Park in a church league softball game. Baptist scoring by inning: five, three, one, two, one. Methodists answers: one, two, and one. Junior Hall pitched for the Baptists while Hadley and McKenzie pitched for the Methodists.
A reader asks for a method to refresh a long closed room. The answer suggests placing ground coffee on a saucer, adding a small piece of camphor gum in the center, lighting the gum, and allowing the coffee to burn slightly to release a refreshing odor.
More than 500 awards were presented at Royster Junior High School during a special awards assembly yesterday. Larry Thompson, president of the student council, handed out student service awards. Awards recognized B average grades, writing, typing, music attendance, cheerleading, safety patrol, assistant librarians and office workers, committee participation, and participation in physical education. Faculty presenters included Paul Parsons, Jeanette Wickstrom, Barbara Chambers, Verda Hanes, Lyle Dean, Kenneth F. Wilson, Betty A. Campbell, Glen Peak, and Imogene M. Colan.
Katrie Boogert a Chanute Junior College student from Holland spoke to Neosho County UNESCO Council members at the Rus sell home. She praised mid west democratic equality and noted local residents debated and then set aside differences after the presidential vote. The meeting highlighted strong local UNESCO ties and listed participating organizations and guests.
A nine ounce package of condensed mincemeat yields about two cups after preparation per package directions.
Walnut news notes social visits and guest officers at Kansas Chapter CBS Alma on May 6. Family events include May 10 trip by Mrs. Elbert and grandmother Mrs. Wright for Mother's Day. Twin birth near Miles City and wedding attendance from Liberal and Walnut. Parents, siblings, and grandparents appear in household gatherings and church events.
A truck loaded with 294 crates of Arkansas berries overturned on the soft shoulder east of Gas City on US 54. Driver Harry House of Van Buren Ark said an eastbound car forced him off the road. berries scattered for nearly 100 yards and no one was injured.
Coffeyville county attorney Tom Crossan said two men Arthur Lee Wright and William Kennedy will be charged with first degree murder in the death of 51 year old Carmen Theodore Heintz. Heintz was beaten to death in Coffeyville early Sunday with time of death set at 9 30 a m by coroner Robert Wood.
Deborah Stewart, daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Stewart, suffered serious chest injuries after the tree supporting her swing collapsed yesterday in Fort Scott.
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