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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1959
Page
3
A reader complains of a hostess who mishandled guests and seating, while Ann Landers advises declining unexpected visitors and better management. Other letters touch on piano lessons for a teen, parental finances after a rushed elopement, and a fashion pattern note from Marian Martin.
New three tiered lace capelet pattern 7338 offers a light wearable layer in three sizes small medium large. Use 3 ply yarn or string. Simple to crochet and fashionable for sleeveless outfits.
Mrs. Herbert Reep celebrated her 20th wedding anniversary with a coffee gathering hosted by Mrs. W. T. Staggs at 803 S. Malcolm. Guests included Mrs. Eva Anderson, Mrs. Gary Wilson, Mrs. Earl Patterson Jr., Diane Lea Patterson, and others. an anniversary cake with a miniature bride and groom was displayed and gifts were sent by Mrs. Paul Davis and daughter.
Mrs. H A Thurstin hosted a Friday meeting for the LA to ORC and B group at 616 S Steuben. President Hallie Cathers presided and received a birthday gift as hostess prize went to Mrs C C Emerick. Twelve members were served refreshments at a pink rose decorated table. Next meeting will be with Mrs O A Eatherly.
Mrs. E. O. Morris led a lesson on Expanding Ideas In a Shaking World at United Presbyterian Women. Mrs. Robert Williams presided with assistors Mrs. Stuart Hoofnagle and Mrs. Emma Newton. Tea was served by Circle 5 and a salad luncheon is planned for June 17 at 1 p.m.
Alpha Chi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held a picnic and final meeting in Santa Fe Park. Twenty four members and a guest attended. Mrs. Baird Brinkmeyer presided and announced next year’s committee chairs: Carl North program, R W Good membership, Forrest Stevens social, Ray Colvin publicity, Barbara Hugill ways and means, Dean Skinmer service, Janice Young historian, Bill Morgan and Margie Jackson calling.
PEO chapter DD held its last meeting of the year with Mrs Dwight Diver at 929 Highland. Co hostess was Mrs Randall Diver. A tea for 16 members preceded the meeting. The program reported on the PEO State convention held May 6 8 in Topeka by Mrs Arn Holmes president. Mrs Wilfrid Cavaness also attended the convention.
Mrs. Virgil Solomon led the Center Ridge Women's Society of World Service in a Puerto Rico lesson. Refreshments for 10 members one child and four guests were served. The June meeting will be hosted by Mrs Solomon.
Mrs. Homer Brinkman was feted at a layette shower hosted by Mrs. Dale Friederich at 637 S. Ashby. Pink and white roses decorated the table and gifts rode in a doll buggy as guests included Mrs. Brinkman’s relatives and friends.
The Queen Esther class of the Christian church met Friday at 1522 W Elm for coffee. Twenty two members and two guests attended as they sang Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow and heard devotions from In The Night His Song.
Katurah Valley, the worthy grand matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, was honored at a buffet supper May 20 during Vashti chapter 60's meeting at the North Malcolm Community Center. Guests included J. T. Johnson, Mrs. Walsie Davis, Mrs. Gladys Garner, Iola, Fred Demps, Castor Perrin, and the matron presented corsages. Mrs Clarence Williams sang a solo dedicated to the grand matron as she delivered her annual report and lecture.
The Friendly Neighbor club gathered Thursday led by Mrs. Clarence Collins. Luncheon was served at noon.
The group of 19 members including Clarence Collins and Wilbert Johnson spent the day quilting for the hostess. A penny gift was presented to Mrs Willis. Mrs A T Schommer will bring a cake to the next meeting and Mrs Willis with Mrs J H King will bring salads. The group will meet at 510 S Central with Mrs Marial Fletcher.
The Women's Missionary Society of the First Church of God met at the church to make Memorial Day crosses. A covered dish luncheon followed. Mrs Gregory led scripture and presided as Mrs Randall Bell read a thank you letter from Alliance Nebraska. An San Antonio Mexican church project was introduced with an offering begun for world service and a spiritual birthday meeting was planned for June 4 with Mrs Gregory Humboldt.
Past Matron's club of Sunflower chapter OFS Mrs Kint Johnson 2 W Gh Duplicate Bridge eclub Chanute Ladies Encampment 644 Fellows Hall VFW Auxiliary Memorial Building 8 pm TM Alcott PTA Study Group Santa Fe Park North Shelter House covered dish picnic take white elephant 12 noon
Eight women from the Chanute Women's Golf Assn attended a Friday meet at the Parsons Katy club. Chanute won team play with 13 points led by Mrs Ruth Schleicher as medalist and Mrs Allen second in the championship flight.
Joe Junior Mundy of Ottawa pleaded guilty in police court yesterday to driving while intoxicated and was fined 125 dollars. A reckless driving charge was dismissed. He was arrested Friday night on South Santa Fe.
Funeral services listed for Harry A. Berg at 2 p.m. Sunday at Farris Funeral Home Colony. Burial in Colony cemetery. Mrs Arthur Leroy Lester to have 2 p.m. Sunday service at Johnson Mortuary with ministers Enstrom and Ahif officiating. burial in Memorial Park cemetery. Grand Army of the Republic ladies to attend 10:30 a.m. service at Evangelical United Brothers church. Rural Grange met with 11 officers. readings included Somebody's Mother and How God Makes a Mother. corsages awarded to oldest and youngest mothers, Mrs Robert Willian and Mrs Robert Wiles. Lester Smith of Chanute to graduate 1959 Emporia State College with BS in business administration. commencement tonight at Emporia. Darrell Wiltse reports a 1957 Chevrolet dumped near Pine and Santa Fe. fender damaged. Chanute Central Union to meet at 8 p.m. Monday in Carpenters Hall. William Dean White of 222 Firth earns second-year basketball letter at Baker University. also earned first-year track letter. John Charles Rubow of 1 E. 8th earns second-year basketball letter at Baker University. junior.
Mrs Jessie I Long 85 of 1116 N Garfield Chanute died about 8 am at Bryant Rest Home after a long illness born December 18 1873 Norway Kansas came to Chanute from Pleasant Hill Missouri 16 years ago survived by son Clyde of Chanute daughter Mrs Marie Hamilton Nashville Tenn six grandchildren ten great grandchildren two sisters Mrs Anna D Anderson Kansas City and Mrs Clarice Miller Riverside Calif A daughter Mrs Josie Whitney died 1958 funeral 3 30 pm Sunday Johnson Mortuary Reverend William T Hunt Presbyterian officiating burial Memorial Park Cemetery.
A memorial service for Lt. Mor ris Lambert Uden was held Thursday afternoon at Buffalo Methodist Church with Rev. Clifford Nantz and Rev. G M Pierce officiating. Max Deets and Mrs M J Clough provided music as the honor guard from McConnell Air Base Wichita stood guard.
Funeral services for Oli mer Bristow were conducted Friday afternoon at the Koch Skinner Memorial Chapel with Rev Ted Hurst officiating. Burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery. Bearers included Fred VanWicle, George Palen, A L Locke, Dave Chickadonz, Charles Bertram, and W A Strean. Mrs Dave Petterson and Mrs D A Finney attended, with Finney singing It Is No Secret and Jesus Savior Pilot Me. Flowers supplied by Mmes Ivan Lock, Robert Smith and Dick MecMimmy.
Lester G Cantrell of 423 S Katy was arrested by police at 12 50 am today on a charge of reckless driving. He is held at the city jail pending hearing or bond.
Charles F. Tirehorn of 1612 S High land told police the radio antenna was stolen from his car Thursday night. The Rev. George C. Crockatt, 3.
E. 4th will preach Sunday at the First Presbyterian church in Carlyle with Mrs. Crockatt as his accompanist. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Young of 1407 S. Edith hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. Jack Anderson of Eureka California, Mr. and Mrs. Marwin Young, Gary Joe and Sandra Sue of Wichita, Mrs. Ruth Coatsworth and Reed of Kansas City, and Earl Young Jr. of Little Rock. They departed Friday.
Daily Transcript records admittances including Flora Stevens Benedict for medical care and Gene Klingensmith Humboldt and Rickey Ranabargar 1019 N Forest for surgery. Dismissals noted for Laurence Galbraith James Powell and Margaret Harrvill. Traffic citation issued to Marjorie Mockett with a $5 bond posted.
A called Chanute Community Concert Association meeting is set for 7 p.m. Monday in the Memorial building Federation room. National representative Dick McCollum will attend to assist with plans for the next fall membership campaign.
Three members of the Kansas Healing Arts Board were reappointed to four year terms by Gov. George Docking. The appointees are Dr. Charles R Blattner of Clay Center an osteopath Dr Stanley R Davis of Columbus an osteopath and Dr L L Bresette of Kansas City a physician.
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