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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1968
Page
3
A reader prompts quiz items from the Bible covering Jesus inquires about being good, Israelite war signals, the shortest verse Jesus wept, the last Old Testament book, and Zechariah 4 6. The piece notes scoring and answers with hints and commentary.
Twenty four Chanute Gem and Mineral Society members attended a covered dish dinner in the Memorial Building Federation room. Mrs. C. K. Davis hosted the rose-decorated tables and presided as president. James E. Comer presented fossil collecting films. Mrs. A. L. Baker of Fredonia won the door prize.
Readers share practical tips from camping pressure cans to packing ideas for travel and footwear care. Suggestions include storing vacuum bottles in milk cartons to prevent spills and using a pencil eraser to remove scuffs from two tone beige shoes.
Social calendar lists church activities at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. at First Baptist and First Methodist, Paint Club at North Malcolm Community Center 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Day Golf at County Club p.m. events and senior rides by HB 14185 8 to 10:30 a.m. Neosho County Pomona Grange at Fairfield School 7:30 p.m. We Who Club at Sawyer hall 1:30 Wilson class at First Methodist 10 a.m. Country Club Bridge 1:30 p.m. Scotch Foursomes 5:30 p.m. on Friday May 24.
Pamela Kae Nessel daughter of Mr and Mrs Edwin A Nessel Humboldt married Lance Cpl Stephen E Archer son of Mr and Mrs Clay W Archer Iola in a Friday afternoon chapel ceremony at the San Diego Marine Base Lt Comdr W P Ude Lutheran chaplain officiated. The couple will reside in San Diego where the groom attends electronics school.
Washington AP reports the Senate rejected an amendment 51 to 31 aimed at deleting a crime bill section that would undo Supreme Court limits on ment. Long and Symington of Missouri supported the amendment. Fulbright and McClellan of Arkansas opposed. Carlson and Pearson of Kansas opposed.
The Wesleyan Service Guild of the First United Methodist Church held a covered dish dinner in the fellowship hall Tuesday night with 25 members and Dr and Mrs Wagoner. Mrs Marie McDonald led the prayer service. Earnest Wilson presided at the business session. Saville Hadsell sang verses of Lord Whose Love through Humble Service. Mrs H P Cutrell accompanied. Photos shown highlighted guild support including Boli Via Lake of the Ozarks and Through Our Pledge.
The United Methodist Church in Kansas announced three district superintendents. Dr Devil R Findley will lead the Concordia district in Newton. Rev C M Jack Fogleman will head the Salina district Garden City. Rev M M Wright will supervise the Independence district Topeka. Wright replaces Dr Albert Bramble. Findley and Wright have prior EUB or Methodist roles.
A colorful salad mixes green lettuce with chunks of ripe avocado pineapple and grapefruit. A simple light dressing blends lemon juice with honey poured over the fruit for a quick flavorful addition to meals.
Mrs Homer Brinkman chaired the Desk and Derrick Club session Monday evening at Wig’s Restaurant in Independence with thirteen members present. Sinclair Pipeline’s G. L. Schuman spoke on operations and toured the oil movement control center as members learned about computer operations. Attending locals included Mrs Wayne Sparks and Mrs Harold Olson.
A reader suggests keeping flour corn meal and other staples in a plastic bag. Freezing the bag eliminates weevils and preserves freshness.
Local pages report community updates and notices from May 1968 including civic briefs, school events, and public records across Chanute. No single dominant incident. items reflect midweek town activity and announcements.
A representative and an alternate to the department association were elected at the Ladies Auxiliary Patriarchs Militant meeting in Odd Fellows hall. Mrs. Nettie Biggs presided. Mrs. Nathan Hole was elected representative and Mrs. R. L. Christie alternate. Members from Fort Scott Iola and Chanute attended. Plans were made for a joint memorial service with Canton Eight and LAPM.
Esther Circle of Grant Avenue Baptist Church gathered Monday night at Mrs Hugo Larson 1409 W Main for devotions led by Mrs Lloyd Woosley who presided and opened with prayer Mrs Woosley spoke on Christ in You the Hope of Glory Mrs Hale presented How Many Leaves Have You The hostess served refreshments for nine members and a guest Mrs Marie Erickson
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