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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1957

Page

2

White Shrine Honors Beach At Reception

Don C. Beach a supreme watchman honored at a Sunday dinner and reception in the Masonic Temple with many supreme officers and guests in attendance. Harold Williams the mayor delivered the welcome, and Mrs Juanita Mauss spoke as past supreme worthy high priestess. About 450 guests attended the event with decorative sunflowers and Shrine flowers.

Don C. Beach Supreme Watchman Shepherds Supreme White Shrine of Don Shrine Kansas Floyd Kelley Dave Petterson Robert Ward Don Beach John Nation Supreme Marguerite Dutsch Supreme Worthy Tulsa Anna Eastman Supreme Noble Prophetess Minneapolis Chicago Ruth Finegan Poland Ohio Helen Piechulis Manchester N.H Juanita Mauss Claudia Finegan St. Louis Vivian Parrish Murphysboro Ill Mmes Mayme Edwards Covina Calif J. C. Patty Greenville Frank Carroll Keatchie Melba Waggoner Mabel Brimmer Margaret Clausing Nelle Fangel Gladys Walters Wichita Dorothy Young Seattle Wash W. W. Willson Mulberry Ark Roy Clossen Coffeyville

Transfer of six motifs pattern for quick shower gifts

Pattern 7357 offers six motifs sized about 52 by 744 inches and invites readers to mail 35 cents to The Chanute Tribune Household Arts Dept. for pattern add ons. Include name address zone and pattern number for a chance at two free patterns and a 1957 Alice Brooks Needlecraft Book. A 25 cent request covers the new needle book.

Chanute Tribune Household Arts Dept P.O Old Chelsea Station New York N.Y Alice Brooks Marian Martin Kanate Tribune West 18Th St N.Y. Prins Wits

The Tribune Subscription Offer

A concise carrier message advertises a weekly price of thirty cents for delivery of The Tribune. It emphasizes affordability with a simple rate note and invites readers to subscribe through the carrier.

Peggy Franklin Engaged To Ronnie Fowler

Peggy Franklin and Ronnie Fowler announce their engagement. Peggy, a Chanute High School and Pittsburg State College cosmetology graduate, works at Mari-Gold Beauty Salon. Ronnie Fowler, Chanute High School 1953 grad, attended telegraphy school and Chanute Junior College, employed with Fowler Transport Service. Wedding set for June 9 at First Christian Church at 2:30 PM.

Peggy Franklin Ronnie Fowler Cecil Fowler C. E. Franklin Miss Franklin Chanute High School Pittsburg State College Les Des Club Fowler Pueblo Colo Chanute Junior College Fowler Transport Service First Christian Church

Culture Club Honors Two Former Members

Chanute Culture Club members were entertained with coffee hosted by Mrs. A. B. Chauncey at 711 S Lincoln to honor guests Mrs. I. O Prindle of Hilliards Ohio and Mrs. George Reinhardt of Colorado Springs, both former members. A lace table centerpiece displayed spring flowers, miniature birds, and small green candles. Club president Mrs. Gene Leabo poured. Fourteen members attended.

Chanute Culture Club A. B. Chauncey S. Lincoln I. O Prindle Hilliards Ohio George Reinhardt Colorado Springs Gene Leabo

Community Concert Drive Set For September Campaign

The Chanute Community Concert Association announces its annual membership drive for September 16 through 21. Campaign chairs are Mrs. John Nation and Mrs. Howard Earnest, who will oversee campaign activities. Ruth Shannon has been elected to the Board of Directors.

Chanute Community Concert Association John Nation Howard Earnest Ruth Shannon

George Patton Honored On Fifth Birthday

Mrs Ralph Patton and son Paul Scott hosted a fifth birthday party for their son and brother George Alfred Patton at 1110 N Washington Friday afternoon. Cake ice cream and punch were served with favors of candy gum and balloons. Guests included Connie Kern Candy Kern Ray Ruth Jones Peggy Patton David Patton Linda Dannen.

Ralph Patton Paul Scott George Alfred Patton N. Washington Connie Candy Kern Ray Ruth Jones Peggy David Patton Linda Lee Dannen

Honor Guests and Leading Gifts Noted at Page Event

The list names attendees including Linda Kay Miller Kathy Brown Mike and Randy Finley Candy Kay Ogle Ernie Dillon Donnie Joe Decker and relatives Mrs Hosea Jones Mrs Merritt Ramey plus Mrs Vera Patton Barbara Decker and others. Leading gifts credited to Jackie Joe Bright Eric Claus Rhonda Sandy Sissy Chuck Doudna Danny Ricky Kern and Ernie Albert Gutierrez.

How Can I Remove Paint Odor Ink Stains and More

A guide from a historical period asks how to neutralize fresh paint odor by onions in water, remove ink stains with a rubbed match, make floor filler from linseed oil and whiting, prevent raindrop spots on kid gloves by damp gentle wiping, and keep eggs fresh by brief boiling.

Pleasant Valley Rockets 4-H Club Plans May Activities

The Pleasant Valley Rockets 4-H Club met with president pro tem Darlene Wickiter. They discussed 4-H Sunday on May 26 and an invitation to Five Mounds church that evening. An ice cream social in June was planned with committees named.

Pleasant Valley Rockets Darlene Wickiter Five Mounds Darlene Wickizer America Pat Fail Farren Young Philip Wickizer Ivan Fail June Fail Pat Janice Fail Old Rugged Cross Lester Griffith Percy Rowan

Price Tags To Success Speech At Local Club Meeting

Marlin Blackstun urged moral courage and personal integrity as key price tags to success at a Business and Professional Women's Club event titled Price Tags to Success. The talk followed a dinner at the Tioga Hotel and included recognitions, a chairmen team, and a board meeting.

Marlin Blackstun Blackstun Blackston Tioga Hotel Daisy Jordan Ada McCune Cochairman Hazel Slane Alice Boecker Gladys Eaton Mattie Wolf Marcella LaSalle

Social Calendar May 4 1957 Queen Esther Class

Friday church event notices list Queen Esther Class of First Christian Church meeting at 2 p.m. at the church with Mrs. Edna Emerick of Los Angeles and Oregon Conference? unclear location. Address 719 8S Grant appears as a contact.

Queen Esther First Christian Church ORC & E Edna Emerick Grant

Modern Etiquette Q and A on slips, toasts, cigars

A reader asks if telling a woman her slip is improper. the answer says it is acceptable if a private fix is possible but would be considerate to stay quiet otherwise to avoid awkwardness. For non drinkers at weddings, hold the poured drink during toasts and then set it down as soon as possible. Finally, giving cigars and candy at a birth is not governed by strict etiquette rules, it's a traditional American custom.

Dinner honors oldest and youngest members with gifts

The oldest member and Mrs George Wilson the youngest received gifts from Mrs H A Thurstin chair man of the dinner committee. A business meeting led by Mrs Ernest Anderson president followed, the charter was draped in memory of Mrs John Peterson.

George Wilson H. A. Thurstin Ernest Anderson John Peterson

Kansas FTA delegates draft constitution in Topeka

The State Constitutional Convention of the Kansas High School Future Teachers Association met in Topeka on Saturday. Four John Hemphill FTA Club members Nancy Fletcher Tony Kepley Howard McMurray and Jeannene Meyer attended with sponsor Oleva A Lewis. They drafted a proposed constitution to be sent to all FTA clubs for ratification.

Kansas High School Future Teachers Association Topeka John Hemphill FTA Nancy Fletcher Tony Kepley Howard McMurray Jeannene Meyer Oleva A. Lewis

Public installation of Rainbow Assembly officers announced

The Assembly of Rainbow for Girls held its regular meeting at the Masonic Temple to announce Sunday at 2 p.m. as the public installation of officers. Ford Johnson, watchman of shepherds of the Golden Shrine of White Shrine of Jerusalem, was introduced.

Assembly of Rainbow Masonic Temple Temple Ford Johnson Shepherds of the Golden Shrine White Shrine Jerusalem

Auxiliary Meets in Odd Fellows Hall for Luncheon

The Ladies Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen met in Odd Fellows Hall for a 12:30 luncheon on Tuesday. During the dinner hour, Mrs. G. E. Barker, as

Brotherhood of Railroad Odd Fellows Hall G. E. Barker

Memorial service for Sunflower OES Chapter held in Cedar Temple

Sunflower Chapter Order of Eastern Star held a memorial service in Cedar Temple with Mrs Cecil Cage presiding. The ceremony featured candles forming a cross, organ music by Mrs C M Cordner, and readings for a list of deceased members. Invitations for future receptions and anniversaries were announced, with refreshments served afterward.

Sunflower Chapter Order of Eastern Star Cedar Temple Cecil Cage C. M. Cordner Mines Grace Wheeler Earl Heminger Lenora Faucett Myrtle Smith Thayer Hulda Parker Edith Palen McCune Humboldt C. C. McGee S. D. Propst Albert Carwile

Money Machine Case Man Is Paroled

Elwood E. Christian of Kansas City was paroled after pleading guilty to obtaining $7,000 from Frank Heath Jr. by selling a machine claimed to raise currency denominations. District Judge W. N. Calkins imposed a five year sentence but granted parole on health grounds after the six year case delay.

EL Dorado, Kas Kansas City Butler County W. N. Calkins Elwood E. Christian Calkins Christian Frank Heath Jr

Death in San Quentin held off as prisoner slays self

Hugo Brust aged 47, condemned for killing his wife and stepson in Lancaster in 1954, died by suicide today at San Quentin before scheduled execution. He slashed his throat with a mirror shard in his cell.

San Quentin Calif Oscar Hugo Brust Lancaster

Soviet Accuses U S of Shilly Shallying

Washington Russia accuses the United States of shilly shallying on final action for a treaty creating an international atomic energy agency. Eisenhower proposed the atoms for peace organization in 1953 and the U S led treaty drafting. Russia ratified early while the United States has not due to pending Senate action.

Washington Russia United States International Atomic Energy Agency Eisenhower Atoms For Peace Organization Senate Soviet Union

Reds Softening On Disarmament Hope Lingers

U S officials growing hopeful that Soviet leaders may agree to limited disarmament with inspections. Stassen to return to London with new proposals as negotiations resume next week. Eisenhower stresses flexibility and trustworthy inspection while seeking verifiable limits and potential aerial zones.

Washington U. S Russia London Harold F. Stassen Eisenhower United States Stassen

Not Intended, But It Happens

In Anderson, South Carolina, defendant Andrew McAbee told Circuit Judge J B Pruitt that his wife nagged him about housework. The judge quipped about dishes and ordered McAbee to pay $60 monthly for wife and child support.

Advertising Is Your Guide to Safe Buying

This note frames advertising as a tool to ensure safe purchases. It highlights how buyer scrutiny and clear product information help prevent scams and faulty goods, urging readers to compare offers and verify seller reliability.

Coty to Name French Premier as Washington Visit Looms

Paris reports President Rene Coty intends to nominate a successor to Premier Guy Mollet within 48 hours to keep his June 3 state visit to Washington on schedule. If Parliament delays, Coty may cancel and must inform the U. S. government in advance. Mollet’s resignation follows a 250-213 vote against his belt tightening program.

Paris René Coty Guy Mollet Eisenhower Coty France Washington Ile de France America Mollet National Assembly

Ottawa Route Bids Set For June 6 Opening

Bids will be opened June 6 for an 11 mile Kansas interstate grading project and 10 bridges from Merriam to Olathe creating a four lane limited access segment between Kansas City and Ottawa. The package includes traffic interchanges at Martin City Road 95th Street 87th Street and a K10 junction at 67th Street. Also bidding June 6 is 43 miles of base and sheet asphalt on a new U S 59 roadbed south from near the Anderson Franklin County line.

Topeka Kansas City Ottawa Kansas Merriam Olathe Martin City Road 95Th Street 87Th Street 67Th Street Anderson Franklin County

Quintuplets Reported For Mexican Mother

In Cosala, a 14 year old Mexican girl Juana Gomez Alfaro reportedly gave birth to quintuplets. Three babies were born dead and the other two died soon after due to lack of adequate medical care.

Culican Mexico Cosala Juana Gomez Alfaro

Long Flight Lands at Le Bourget after 21 Hour non stop

A four engine Douglas DC7C landed at Le Bourget today after a 21 hour 35 minute nonstop flight from Long Beach California. The plane was being delivered to KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.

Paris le Bourget Long Beach Calif KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

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