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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1968
Page
3
A reader quiz asks five Bible questions including the origin of the word martyr, the first symbol of sin, the anointed priest at the Tabernacle, a biblical crowd description, and Esther’s adoptive parent. The piece invites readers to call the Tribune or phone HE 1-3400 after 6 p.m. for answers.
The Chanute Tribune lists staff roles including Dwight McCreight as publisher and Wayne J. Smith as editor. It details subscription prices for in territory and outside territory, plus Chanute boxholder rates and carrier pricing.
May listings show Sunflower chapter OES Masonic Temple BPW Tioga Hotel and First Christian Church host dinners and meetings. Otterbein and United Presbyterian Women sew days at local churches, Sedat Paint Club at North Malcolm Sananese Center runs 9 to 4, with Day Golf at County Club and Christian Culture at First Baptist Church at 2 p.m.
The 19th Krone family reunion gathered at the north shelterhouse of Santa Fe Park. A noon basket dinner followed as 136 descendants traced roots to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Krone, who moved to Humboldt from Illinois in 1911. Attendees included Herman Krone, Frank Krone, Joyce Hosack, Mary, Julia, James, and many others from Chanute, Marion, Shawnee Mission, and Humboldt.
Tonight at Safari Golf Course from 6 30 to 7 30 two more activities include Archery Club at Santa Fe Park or Launching Pad and a 7 30 church softball meeting at Memorial Building Open House at Launching Pad 3 to 5 for Wednesday Pee Wee manager and umpire meeting at 7 30 at Launching Pad
A reader offers tips from Heloise column on using three pound coffee cans as bottle coolers and diaper pails for trips. Marcie Brandt suggests drapery fringe on summer dresses to lengthen and improve style. A reader also rescues marshmallow fluff by warming it gently to restore spreadability.
In Neosho County Kansas the probate court appointed Edwin L Daniels administrator of the Ferol F Daniels estate on May 3 1968. Creditors must file their claims within nine months from first publication or be barred. Henshall Pennington Chanute Kansas attorneys for administrator. Alberta Gough Probate Judge.
A safety course for farm work certification is planned for 14 and 15 year olds seeking summer farm jobs. The program covers tractor operation and implements with two night sessions in the courthouse meeting room and a Wednesday practical, with a $1 materials fee. Interested youths should contact the Neosho County Extension office by Friday.
Joan Ashley was honored with a bridal shower and cocktail party Saturday at the Westview addition home of Mrs. William J. Schleicher. Co hostess was Mrs. Kenneth Winters. Miss Ashley will marry Larry Johnson on July 13. The dining table featured an avocado green cloth, a white floral bouquet, and pink candles. Twenty two guests attended.
Rebekah Lodge 158 met in Odd Fellows hall with Mrs. Bertha Jeffrey presiding. Plans include purchasing new rituals and a Midway choir concert at Otterbein UMC on June 9 at 7 30 p m. Miriam circle supper on June 14 at 6 30 p m. Past Noble Grands meet with Mrs. Harold Claus at 2 p m Friday. June 3 meeting at 8 p m in Odd Fellows hall.
Four duplicate bridge tables met last night in the Home Savings lounge. Notable results include Mr and Mrs Bob Ward 56. Mrs F G Hooker and Mrs Charles Broadwell 482. Mrs Bob Allen and Mrs Fred Johnson 48. Mrs Murray Shively and Mrs Ralph Caldwell 4414. Mrs Clyde Bloomheart and Mrs Kenneth Horton 43.
A Charles Wolfe Sr. family reunion was held in Austin honoring CWO and Mrs Hugh Berthot and family of Mineral Wells Texas. A basket dinner was served with attendees from Chanute Wichita Rogers Ark Edwardsville Muskogee and other areas.
The NCHA Strip Pitters chapter Camp Hoppers held its spring campout at Lincoln Park Pittsburg with 27 members and four guests among 300 campers. Joe Thompson led the business meeting after a covered dish supper. color contest winners were Nancy Gibson Barbara Jean Hupp and Peggy Smith. Next meeting set for June 8 in Fall River.
Mr. and Mrs. V. E. Johnson marked their 55th wedding anniversary and Johnson’s 83rd birthday on May 14. Guests for Mothers Day included relatives and friends from Pittsburg Chicago Parsons Overland Park Chippewa Lake Ohio Elsmore Chanute and Altoona among others.
Mrs. W. C. Dean and family attended the Thayer West Friday eighth grade commencement at the auditorium. Pamela Kay Ford, 13, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Town, was among 22 graduates. Afterward Pamela Kay and Patricia Lynn Ford joined a house party in Pittsburg. Mrs. Melvin Jones and Mrs. Town attended a spring music recital in Kansas City where Kirk Ford played Big Ships on piano.
A fragment suggests the earliest fan was a leafy branch waved by prehistoric people to fan fires or deter insects. The image evokes primitive tools and social behavior surrounding daily survival.
A series of births records new citizens: Scott Alan Frederick son of Tom and (address) born April 27. Michael Anthony Pearman son of Robert and (address) born April 30. Jo Ann Marie Hartwig daughter of Billie Hartwig Sr. born May 2. Kris Alan Young son of Harvey Young born May 3. Darin J. Winder son of Delbert Winder born May 6. Michael Ray Shields son of Johnny Shields Sr. born May 6. Scott Robert Collins son of Robert C. Collins born May 10. Laura Marie Aguilar daughter of Manuel Aguilar born May 15.
A reception for Westview graduates was held in the Westview Baptist Chapel. Honorees included Doug Morley Pat Blanchard Richard Denton John Gossett and Ken Hogan who leaves to enter military service. A quartet of Stan Purvis Mr and Mrs Jim Hamilton and Jim Campbell performed. Punch cookies and mints were served from a table featuring a wise old owl graduate. Baby pictures of graduates were displayed as a surprise attraction.
Sandy Wood was honored with a bridal shower Saturday evening in the community room of the First National Bank. Hostesses were Mrs. Gary Nelson, Mrs. Tony Williams and Mrs. James Lind. Forty five guests attended. Miss Wood will marry Steven Moon on June 23.
Advice to reduce grocery costs by shopping after meals to avoid impulse buys of condiments and luxury foods. A full stomach lowers temptation and helps resist expensive items.
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