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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1955

Page

3

Shirley Reed Bridal Shower Honored in Miss Houser Home

Shirley Reed was honored Tuesday night at a miscellaneous bridal shower hosted by Carol Jackson and Sherry Houser at 502 South Santa Fe. Attendees included Reed, her mother and sister, plus friends and relatives who shared games, prizes, cakes, punch, and gifts from a green and white decorated table.

Shirley Reed Carol Jackson Sherry Houser Miss Houser South Santa Fe Miss Reed Floyd Reed Robert Jenkins Eugene Jenkins Judy Mines Francis Jackson Byron Houser Gary West Margie Jackson Muffet Truitt Peggy Franklin Janice Young Sue Holman Genevieve Mayfield Martha Finney Janice Struthhart Margaret Manley Barbara Wilson Lorraine Jennings Beverly Hansford Kay Whitworth Nancy Watt Barbara Brandon Glenda Johnson June Moses Sandra Mills Marie Grogan Leah Wheatley Barbara Taylor Linda Fargo Rita Cunningham Mariann Staton Pat Gallion Roberta Heller Judy Ashley Martha McCune Lynna Ladd Sue’ Anderson Emily Ostrander Joan Ford Marvin Evans

Mrs. Yoos Honored At Farewell Dinner

Mrs. Minnie Carter and her daughters hosted a farewell dinner for Mrs. Charles Yoos who plans to move to Pittsburg. The event featured a crystal rose centerpiece and color movies by Robyn Carter. Attendees included Sunflower chapter OES past matrons and numerous local residents.

Minnie Carter N. Grant Lucille Carter Bartlesville Robyn Carter San Antonio Charles Yoos Pittsburg Sunflower Chapter OES Floyd Kelley United States Mexico Mmes. Yoos, Kelley J. R. Mee J. E. Peterson A. G. Nelson Arlene Anderson L. J. Longest Luther Roberts Klint C. Johnson D. W. Bray W. N. Pownall Mamie Hayes Walter Treloggen D. L

Reed Patterson Elected Missouri Church Women Leader

Mrs. Reed Patterson formerly of Chanute now living in Fayette Missouri was chosen state president of the United Council of Church Women of Missouri at the state assembly in Joplin last week. She previously led the Chanute Council of Church Women and hosted guests Mr. and Mrs. Patterson and their daughter and granddaughter visiting from Portland Oregon.

Reed Patterson Chanute Fayette United Council of Church Women of Missouri Joplin Patterson Chanute Council of Church Women George Gagler Jr Diane Portland Ore Earl Heminger

Rebekah Lodge Past Noble Grands Meet

Past Noble Grand club session held Friday afternoon with Mrs Roy 8 Gibson and Mrs Francis J Meeker as hosts. Mrs Gibson led devotions titled The Doorway of Devotion by Gladys Murrell. Members spent the afternoon making cancer dressings and donated 3 to the Red Cross.

Noble Grand Club Rebekah Lodge Roy Gibson Francis J. Meeker

Luncheon Planned After Pittsburg Meeting

Freshments were served to 12 members and a guest, Glenna Kay Eastburn, of Pittsburg. The next meeting will be a neon covered dish luncheon with Mrs. Vincent Baylor.

Glenna Kay Eastburn Pittsburg Vincent Baylor

Pattern Order for Marian Martin Kanate Tribune

Reader requests thirty five cent coins for pattern, adds five cents per pattern for first class making. Send to Marian Martin care of The Kanate Tribune Pattern Dept. 22 West 18th St New York NY. Print plain name address with zone size and style number.

Chanute Tribune Household Arts Dept P.O Old Chelsea Station New York N.Y Marian Martin Kanate Tribune Plains

Mrs Blosat Hosts Neosho Valley Unit Meeting

Mrs Norman Blosat hosted the Neosho Valley HD unit in her home with 11 members. Mrs Lester Waldron and Mrs Harry Larson led a lesson on laundry methods for washing a blanket. Mrs Myron Cooper led recreation. Debra Dariene born May 9. gift presented to Mrs Clyde Tunnell. Next meeting set for June 10 with Mrs Tunnell.

Norman Blosat Neosho Valley Lester Waldron Harry Larson Myron Cooper Eldon Knight Blosat Clyde Tunnell Debra Dariene George Bareis Tunnell

Mrs Schickhardt Named State First Vice President

Mrs Schickhardt elected state first vice president of the National Association of Postal Supervisors and auxiliary at the state convention in Salina. She and Mr Schickhardt attended the event, with the next meeting planned for Topeka next year.

Carl Schickhardt National Association of Postal Supervisors and Auxiliary Schickardt Salina Topeka

Golden Shrine Meets At Masonic Temple

Golden Shrine No. 8 of White Shrine of Jerusalem held a stated meeting at the Masonic Temple with Mrs. Lester Shepard as worthy high priestess and Charles Williams as watchman of shepherds presiding. Reports on the supreme session in Kansas City May 25 were given by Mr. and Mrs. Don C. Beach, Shelton Propst, Mmes. Shepard, Norman Cooley, Ralph E. Fleming, and Hazel Slane. A memorial service honored Willard Scott and several members who died during the year. Floyd Kelley sang I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked with Mrs. Dave Petterson as accompanist. Mrs. Beach read poems as names were read. Plans were made to entertain the Kansas White Shrine club June 26. Invitations for receptions honoring newly installed SWHP Agnes Severson were received from Muskogee June 10, Neodesha June 13, Miami June 14, and Bartlesville June 15. Refreshments were served with Mrs. Cooley as chairwoman.

Golden Shrine No. 8 White Shrine of Jerusalem Masonic Temple Lester Shepard Charles Williams Shepherds Kansas City Don C. Beach Shelton Propst Mmes. Shepard Norman Cooley Ralph E. Fleming Hazel Slane Willard Scott Mmes Susie Byers Bess Wheeler Nettie McCormack Mary Ann Falconer Pearl Roe Viola Merriman Floyd Kelley Jesus Dave Petterson Beach Kansas White Shrine Club Agnes Severson SWHP Muskogee Neodesha Miami Bartlesville Cooley

Bradfords Host Family Dinner for 83rd Birthday

Mr. and Mrs. T. N. Bradford hosted a Sunday noon family dinner at 815 W. 7th to honor Belle McKee on her 83rd birthday. Attending were Mrs. McKee’s brother F. F. Garrison of Aurora Ind, sons Ben Bradford and Walter Bradford and spouse from Earlton, a granddaughter and husband Omer Storck of Skintook Okla, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren including Carl Stone and Robert of Buffalo, Lee Bradford of Altoona, Floyd Ladd of Humboldt, Lynn Erickson and RAeburn, Darrrell Nelson and Rae. The visit featured ice cream, cake, and group photos.

T. N. Bradford W. 7Th Belle McKee McKee F. F. Garrison Aurora Ben G. Bradford Walter Bradford Earlton Omer E. Storck Skintook Okla

Presbyterian Women Honor Graduates at Sunday Breakfast

Presbyterian Women hosted an 8:30 Sunday breakfast at Mrs. Glen Shook's home 106 S Plummer to honor graduates. Guests included students from Junior College Senior High and Junior High along with special guests the Rev and Mrs William T Hunt and Johnny.

Presbyterian Womens Association Glen Shook S. Plummer Shook Phyllis Charles Yoos J. W. Kerby Nancy Coonrod Fred Yoos Kent Blackwood Bob White John Johnson

Seven Squares Formed By Do Si Do Club

Seven squares were formed Saturday night at the meeting of Do Si Do Square Dance Club in Alabama. The group gathered for a community dance event with rounds and formations performed by dancers.

Iola 4-H Club and School Dancing at Centennial Event

Sixth graders from the school formed three squares dancing Dive for the Oyster Forward Six and Mexican Hat Dance. Ever Ready 4-H members formed one square. New dances learned were It’s Been a Long Time and Detour. Caller Herb Smith of Iola led. Refreshments provided by Wayne Berthot Ehmke and others. Do-Si-Do rescheduled to June 1 due to Centennial.

Leonard Ehmke Iola Wayne Johnson Pat Thurman

There & There ERSE Friendly Neighbors Club Meeting

The Friendly Neighbors Club met Thursday with presiding officers R J Mabel Thorn ton in Mrs Wilbert Johnsons absence. Nine members attended plus guests including Mrs Joe Adelgren Manuel Fletcher Mr Schommer Pauline and Darlene Lowe. The group spent the day quilting for the hostess and door prize went to Mrs Plyle McGuffey.

Erse Friendly Neighbors Club A. T. Schommer R. J. Mabel Thornton Wilbert Johnson Joe Adelgren Peach Grove Manuel Fletcher Chanute Mr. Schommer Pauline Darlene Lowe Plyle McGuffey

Modern Etiquette Answers on Hospitality and Letters

The guidance warns against saying I could not eat another bite and recommends a simple No, thank you. to refusals. It advises not to explain delays in letters, and to apologize briefly before proceeding. It states the man’s family should initiate the engagement gesture.

Past Presidents Meet Past Presidents Lunch Hosted in LA

A Friday luncheon at 1413 8. Central hosted past presidents of LA to BRT with 13 served at garden decorated tables. After a brief business session led by Mrs. J. O. Purviance the afternoon wrapped with making cancer dressings. Next meeting set with Mrs. Kenneth Reinhardt on June 17.

BRT G. E. Barker Central J. O. Purviance Kenneth Reinhardt

Meeting notes mention Roscoe Young host

The hostess served six members and the next meeting is set with Mrs. Roscoe Young at 620 West Pine. The fragment notes the social gathering and upcoming appointment with the hostess.

Ments Roscoe Young W. Pine

Social Calendar for May 44 1955 at Local Clubs

Ladies day golf at the Country club with Mrs. F. G. Hooker as chair. Hulda Parker chapter OES holds an initiation at the Masonic Temple in the afternoon. Ladies of GAR meet at Memorial building for a 2 p.m. event. JayCee Jaynes hosts dinner at Kay Hotel at 6 45. WSCS training class at First Methodist church at 1 30.

F. G. Hooker Hulda Parker OES Masonic Temple

How Can I Clean Soiled Wallpaper And Stains

Starch on a damp cloth works to clean wallpaper in circular motions. For tough areas repeat passes. Use kerosene on a cloth to remove grease from painted walls above the stove, then dry with a clean cloth. To prevent scorching, rinse the utensil with cold water before pouring in milk.

Favorite Recipes Creamy Vegetable Soup

A simple recipe uses one ill ounce can vegetable soup and eleven cups stock with dried mixed herbs or curry. Blend the soups and stock, heat with additional herbs or curry, salt and pepper to taste. Yields three servings. Stock may be made from chicken wing tips and giblets with water and celery.

Newborns Named in Neosho Memorial Hospital Admissions

The list records six newborns with parents and birth details: John Arthur Lewis son of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Lewis of 412 W first, born May 7. Russell Dale Carlson son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Carlson R. 1, born May 6 at St. Margaret Mercy Hospital in Fredonia. Debra Darlene Tunnell daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Tunnell R. 2, born May 9. James Dale McKinsey son of Mr. and Mrs. Dale D. McKinsey in Rose, born May 15. Randall Lynn Braman son of Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Braman Buffalo, born May 19. Dennis Lee Pratt son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Piatt Humboldt, born May 17.

John Arthur Lewis R. B. Lewis Neosho Memorial Hospital Russell Dale Carlson Bill Carlson St. Margarets Mercy Hospital Fredonia Debra Darlene Tunnell Clyde Tunnell James Dale McKinsey Dale D. McKins

Dinner at Stark Methodist Church Hosts Noted Guests

Members of the Chanute Culture Club attended a dinner at Stark Methodist Church on Saturday night. Guests included Roy Chapple, D. A. Finney, Fred Skinner, Roy S. Gibson, William Gough, Charles DeBolt, W. E. Marsh, Dave Petterson, Roy Isham, A. B. Olson, Stella Koll, Jessie Montague, Mae Wheeler, Florence Williams and others.

Chanute Culture Club Stark Methodist Church Messrs Mmes Roy Chapple D. A. Finney Fred Skinner Roy S. Gibson William Gough Charles DeBolt W. E. Marsh Dave Petterson Roy Isham A. B. Olson Stella Koll Jessie Montague Miss Mae Wheeler Florence Williams

Friendship Club Meets at Mrs Miller Home

Mrs W M Miller hosted the Friendship club at her 1010 North Grant residence on Thursday afternoon. Mrs Earl Wible led the business session with a roll call of miscellaneous items and plans for a June picnic. Devotions were given by Mrs V A Woodring. Refreshments followed.

W. M. Miller Friendship Club N. Grant Earl Wible V. A. Woodring

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Yoos Alice Brooks Mrs. Blosat Schickhardt Golden Shrine Bradfords Presbyterian Women Savonburg E. F. Baldwin Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church C. R. Harlow Charles Ballou Stark Calvert Terry ST. Louis Chicago Ozark Conyt En Coast E. Main England Sheffield
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