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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1962
Page
3
Dear Ann Landers, a 13 year old girl with nice things asks about dating with separated parents and an old fashioned aunt. The letter describes pressure and a claim that dating at 13 leads to rapid marriage and divorce plans, seeking guidance on dating maturity and parental permission.
Savonburg Mary Martha circle met at the Evangelical Covenant church annex for a quarterly birthday dinner. After the noon basket meal Mrs. Francis Lee presided. devotions used songs and prayers led by Mrs. Emma Larson. Readers included Mrs. Willis Adele and Mrs. August Erickson. Plans were made to quilt and prepare hymnals for a June 13 meeting.
The Social Scene notes a Great Books Discussion Group meeting at the Public Library on Sunday May 27 1962 at 7 30 pm.
Sorghum Valley Grange met Wednesday evening with Roy Mc Killen presiding. Mrs. Roy Johnson reported on the Cancer Drive and plans were made for Rural Sunday and Fun Night. Lecturer Linda Burk assisted by Mrs. Johnson conducted a memorial service. Gene Maxwell led discussions on Kerr-Mill and King-Anderson bills. Refreshments were served.
A Court of Awards for Intermediate Girl Scouts was held Tuesday at Hutton school. Mrs Helen Henderson spoke on the meaning of awards in Scouting. Troops and leaders were listed with participants including Roberta Montgomery Kathy Moore Carol Moore Regina McGehee and many others.
Anaheim engagement announced for Janie Rae Gregg daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Gregg and Larry Dean Mullen son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy D. Mullen Both families from Anaheim California Janie Rae is a senior at Anaheim High School and Larry Dean Mullen a Fullerton Junior College sophomore The couple plan an August wedding Mullen is grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mullen of 819 N Steuben
Sandra Friederich, bride to be of Jim Wats on June 1, was feted with a Wednesday evening bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Stuart Hoofnagle at 314 N. Kansas. Guests included Mrs. Raymond Friederich, Mrs. Harold Watts, Mrs. Isis Stanfield, Mrs. John Mears, and many others.
A notice explains The Tribune’s wedding reporting policy urging prompt submission to the woman’s editor. Details must arrive within two days of the ceremony for publication the next day after the event, with out of town weddings allowed extra time.
The notice lists infants born at Neosho Memorial Hospital in May with parent names and addresses. Russell Dean Ford May 6, Cynthia Ann Lindblad May 11, Rhonda Lynn Olson May 13, Janis Elaine Ashley May 16, Janet Sue Christian May 17, Jennifer Lynn Chard May 19.
SAVONBURG area to form a shared water and fire protection system. A June 5 deadline to join was set, with about 140 already signed. Plans include a reservoir treatment plants and towers in Savonburg Elsmore and Stark. The temporary board has 12 directors led by chairman Don Huffman and secretary Willard Fox.
The Past Matrons Council of Vashti chapter Order of the Eastern Star met at Mrs. Thomas Hayden’s home 319 S Wilson. Mrs. Richardson led devotions, Mrs. Edward Jones presided, a gift was given to Mrs. Jones who attended Dietary School in Wichita. Next meeting with Mrs. Calvin Harris.
Mrs. Wallis McDown hosted 18 Sunflower Home Demonstration members with Mrs. Lloyd Dalton presiding. Mrs. Ford Johnson spoke on Home Furnishings and bright color use. four members reported on Coffeyville district meeting. door prize won by Mrs. James Potter. next meeting with Mrs. A C Sharpe. gifts requested for Southeastern Kansas Tuberculosis Hospital.
Cub Scouts discuss summer plans during a Wednesday meeting at Mrs. Kenneth Butters home 316 S. Lar The group tested turn signals built bike courses and made scrap book covers refreshments were served and the meeting closed with the Living Circle An opera house in Janaus Port City of Brazil built in 1896 cost 10000000.
Coyville resident Charles Harris and sister Hattie Gilmore of Denver visited Blanche Anderson on Wednesday afternoon. The Harris family’s father Dave Harris once lived east of Coyville in the Providence school district. Guests included Bill and Pat Jones of Wichita at a fish fry with John Hollis and Bart Hollis on Sunday. Zelma Engstrom and Marlene Fitzmorris stayed with Patty Greathouse in Independence on Friday. Walter Burkle of Toronto and Ralph Spillman visited Wiley Spillman on Saturday. Charles McVey Clyde McVey and grandson Trenton Hare visited on Sunday.
Day dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Jim Marr of Fredonia were noted in a social column excerpt highlighting local hospitality and community ties.
Chanute Tribune reports brief news items from May 25 1962. Highlights include local notices, community events, and small-town happenings relevant to residents of Chanute and surrounding areas.
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