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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1963

Page

3

Florida Trip for Erie Boys Before Graduation Visit

Four Erie boys Pat Wamego Ralph Baker Leon Hines and Yancy Hudson left Monday for Florida with a trailer and camping provisions to attend the graduation of Cheryl their granddaughter and daughter of a local class. They plan to stay about two weeks. Officers of the Kindergarten Mothers Club will install new officers Tuesday at the home of Mrs Warren Welch with Mrs Dwight Foust retiring as installing officer and Mrs Everett McCoy co hosting. Mrs John W Pittser went to Enid Oklahoma for potential surgery at St Mary's Hospital.

Erie Cheryl Robert Scoville Florida Pat Wamego Johnson Ralph Baker Leon Hines Yancy Hudson Kindergarten Mothers Club Warren Welch Jack McKinney Rex Bohrer LeRoy Hoppus Eugene Maher Welch Dwight Foust Everett McCoy John W. Pittser Enid Okla St. Mary's Hospital O. J. Bridenstine Doug, Bland Don of Caney Don Wells Leslie Scoville

Blessed event shower and local notices in Humboldt

Humboldt notes describe a blue and pink themed shower for Mrs. Dallas Dickerson hosted by Mrs. Bill Tucker Mrs. Bryan Lambright and Mrs. Carl Johnson at the Johnson home with 18 guests. Funeral services for Rev Ray J Hutchinson were held at First Baptist Cha nute, with attendees listed. State senators Forsyth and Wunsch visited Kingman over the weekend.

Dallas Dickerson Bill Tucker Bryan Lambright Carl Johnson Johnson Dickerson Tucker Roy Harrington First Baptist Church Ray J. Hutchinson Chanute Lyndell Mosley Albert Middendorf Joe Peters E. J. Lombard Ray Middendorf O. H. Roush Dorothy Knoblock Independence Mabel Sterling Ted Shoemaker Enid Southern Methodist Hospital Fort Worth

Pellet Gun Incident Halts Car On US169 South Of Earlton

A 1961 Chevrolet driven by Bob Carter strands on US169 south of Earlton after a pellet from a pellet gun is fired at it. Carter, who believed the assailant to be ert White, 24, of 614 S Highland, could not locate anyone in the area. A wrecker was called to lift the car back on the road. In other items, Pamela and Debra Markham will join Senator Roy Schoeb as honorary pages at the Oklahoma legislature in Oklahoma City. Mary Hosack reports the death of her grandson Mark, 8, in Los Angeles. No further details were released.

Bob Carter Aert White Earlton Highway Patrol Pamela Debra Richard Markham S. Highland Roy Schoeb Cherokee Okla Oklahoma Oklahoma City Mary Hosack W. Main Lloyd Mark Los Angeles Hosacks Chanute

Social Calendar May 2 and 28 1963 community notices

Social calendar items list events and meetings across Chanute and area for May 2 and May 28 1963. Includes Great Books Discussion at Public Library 7 30 p.m. Chanute Ladies Encampment Tea and various club activities. Ends with Fairfield School Last Day basket dinner and PTA officer installation.

Public Library Chanute Ladies Mary Dell Carpenter's Hall Duplicate Bridge Club Home Savings Methodist Church Fellowship Hall Union Valley School Sunflower Bert Hargrove S. Lafayette Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Hillcrest Helping Hand Club Winnie LaRue Erie First Baptist Church Hulda Parker O.E.S Masonic Temple P.m Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Chanute Carpenters Hall Fairfield School PTA

Dollar bill size shrinks in 1928 design change

In 1928 the dollar bill was reduced from 7.4 by 3.11 inches to about 6.1 by 2.6 inches, reflecting a standardized change in federal currency production.

Mary George pleads guilty to dog at large charge

Mary George of 906 W Main pleaded guilty in police court to permitting a dog to run at large and was fined five dollars.

Mary George W. Main

Vagrancy Arrest Ties Summerour to Grocery Check Charge

Lee B. Summerour was arrested by police yesterday on vagrancy charges and held on suspicion of writing a bad check at a local grocery store.

Lee B. Summerour

Windshield cracked by unidentified object on Lincoln overpass

A motorist driving into the city from the north over the Lincoln overpass about 10 50 last night reported to police that something had struck and cracked his car windshield. The motorist, E. F.

N. Lincoln E. F

Daily Transcript Admissions and Dismissals Friday News Brief

Admissions list includes Mrs Ed Crowe Humboldt and others with surgery and medical details plus births. Dismissals listed for Julius Bradford Floyd Swiler Mrs Paul Coo ver Eric. Births note Mr and Mrs Howard Houdashelt Humboldt a boy. Police and Hay Patrol citations summary with multiple individuals and fines for speeding failing to observe stop sign defective lights and other offenses.

Ed Crowe S. Highland J. P. Arthur S. Kansas Glenda Wimmer Sherry Wimmer Larry Wimmer Charlie Wimmer Billy Wimmer Humboldt Floyd Tasche Petrolia Medical Julius Bradford N. Grant Floyd Swiler N. Evergreen Paul Coover Eric Howard Houdashelt Todd Dalton W. Sycamore Eldon Kuhns S. Forest Winiford Barnett Buford Allen Lloyd Whitworth Wayne Hall and Son Fred Miles S. Ashby Kile Erickson S. Lafayette Warren A. Spercaw WN. Forest F. Cook Wichita Jerry E. Smith Iola Edd Bussmann Billy D. Roberts Grain Valley

Creed Pushes Golf Leader in Dallas Open Round Three

In the Dallas Civic Open, Clifford Ann Creed and Sandra Haynie challenged Mickey Wright as Wright led at 137 after 36 holes. Creed shot a 68 to reach 138, staying within one stroke of Wright, while Haynie also posted a 68 but finished three behind at 140 after a water double bogey on No 14.

Dallas Tex Clifford Ann Creed Sandra Haynie Mickey Wright Miss Creed Miss Wright Glen Lakes Country Club Miss Haynie

Pentecostal Church to Host Fellowship Meeting

A fellowship meeting by the Pentecostal Church of God is scheduled for Monday May 27 at 7 30 p m. The venue is 1128 S Highland with Rev Thomas of Wichita in charge.

Pentecostal Church of God S. Highland Thomas of Wichita

Hillcrest School Last Day Dinner and Children’s Opera

Hillcrest School holds its last day basket dinner Monday at 6 30 pm. After supper, the children perform an operetta titled The King Sneezes.

Hillcrest

Thurstin Man Taken By Ambulance To Topeka

H A Thurstin of 616 S Steuben was taken by ambulance Thursday to Santa Fe Hospital in Topeka where his wife accompanied him.

H. A. Thurstin S. Steuben Topeka Santa Fe Hospital Mrs. Thurstin

Christie couple return from Parkersburg funeral

Mr and Mrs R L Christie of 110 8 Highland returned Friday after attending the funeral in Parkersburg West Virginia for C B Beatty her brother Beatty had often visited the Christie home and was a frequent guest there.

R. L. Christie Highland Parkersburg W. Va C. B. Beatty Christie

Deaths and Funerals in Chanute Area and Nearby

Mrs. Juanita Knapp Stauffer of Downey California died suddenly at 53 from an apparent heart attack. Born June 8, 1909 in Wilson County, she worked 13 years at Chanute Junior College and was dean of women. Survived by husband Howard K Stauffer, parents Fonce and Mrs. Knapp, four sisters and one brother. Funeral arrangements by Johnson Mortuary. Bodine service held at United Brethren Church in South Highland with ministers C E Rains and Fred N Vining.

Juanita Knapp Stauffer Downey Calif Stauffer Wilson County Fonce Knapp Chanute Edith Janell Andrews Ger Ka F. Stauffer Eugene Leatherman Alvena Atzbach Seyville Tom Leatherman Azrin Temple Pittsburg Joseph Ray Newman Pasadena Patricia Kay Leatherman Michael Eugene Leatherman Charles Richard Leatherman San Antonio Coca Lane Texas Lillie Jolly School of Nursing Memorial Baptist Hospital Houston Chanute Junior College University of Houston Kansas Walter B. Frank Pearl Leatherman Wichita Howard S. Lincoln Gerald Endsley N. Western Fred L. Johnson W. Main Lewis Young Coffeyville F. C. J. Mulinenbrug Albuquerque Lee Knapp Yates Center

Umbargers Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary at Home

The Umbargers marked their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. at their Thornburg district home. About 130 guests from Girard, Fredonia, Neodesha and other towns attended as family hosted, with a cake, flower arrangements, and multiple helpers. Additional notes mention theater contracts, a roll call of “Bits of Wisdom,” and Ellis Island immigration history.

Guy Umbarger Thornburg Charles Reetman A. R. Brant W. H. Bradford Leslie Sloan Cecil Jordan C. J. Jordan Mary Knapp Libby Jordan Teresa Rettman Linda Jordan Girard Fredonia Neodesha Chanute Earlton Benedict Altoona Thayer Buffalo National Children's Theater

Johnson Mortuary Vault Choices Prompt Debate

A reader voices an opinion that caskets and vaults should be chosen by individuals. The letter questions the purpose of vaults and notes Johnson Mortuary offers concrete and metal vault options. Final archiving decisions rest with those arranging the arrangements.

Atohnson Mortuary

AAUW Members Meet at Santa Fe Park Dinner

The American Association of University Women gathered Thursday for a covered dish dinner at the north shelterhouse in Santa Fe Park. Sarah Haller was elected representative from the Chanute branch to the AAUW national convention in Denver, Colorado, June 24 to 28, and will also serve as chairman of the state legisla.

American Association of University Women North Shelterhouse Santa Fe Park Sarah Haller

Military Space Patrol Is Planned

The Air Force announced a future military space patrol aboard a manned orbital space station, called a Mod, intended to defend U S interests in space. Lt Gen James Ferguson said the station would be a research ship first and later an operational patrol platform with enhanced detection, tracking, and hostile satellite disabling capabilities, boosted by the Titan 3 rocket.

Dallas, Tex Air Force James Ferguson Aviation Space Writers Association Dallas Earth Ferguson

Past Noble Grand Club Meeting at Mrs Coonrod's Home

The Past Noble Grand Club met yesterday at 1201 Edith with president Mrs Ethel Cox presiding. Mrs Coonrod led a prayer lesson, followed by games and refreshments by Mrs Vincent Baylor and Mrs Earl Schooley. Plans were made to host Miriam circle on June 28 at Odd Fellows Hall with a covered dish dinner at 6 30 PM, with attendees bringing own place settings.

Noble Grand Club W. A. Coonrod Edith Ethel Cox Coonrod Vincent Baylor Earl Schooley Miriam Circle Odd Fellows Hall

First Baptist Church Christian Culture Class Meeting

The Christian Culture Class of the First Baptist Church met yesterday afternoon at 317 North Forest in the home of Mrs. E E Lofgren. Mrs. Myrtle Manley gave the devotion Be Still and Know That I Am God. Sixteen members answered roll call with a Bible verse. After business, Mrs. Axel Anderson closed with prayer. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Manley, Mrs. Harvey Wood, and Mrs. Lofgren.

First Baptist Church E. E. Lofgren N. Forest Myrtle Manley God Axel Anderson

18 Pounds Lost By Determinettes

Mrs. David Brotton presided at a TOPS Determinettes meeting in Sawyer Hall. The group shed 18 pounds for the past week with Mrs. C. C. Winans wearing the crown for the most weight lost. Next meeting set for May 31 chaired by Mrs. Warren Babcock with Mrs. Marius Philips assisting.

David Brotton Sawyer Hall C. C. Winans

Auxiliary Meeting Honors Mrs Cathers Birthday

The Ladies Auxiliary of ORC and B met at Mrs. Clyde Blanton's home at 620 South Central. President Mrs. Homer LaForge led the business session followed by lunch and a candle decorated cake for Mrs. Ralph Cathers who received a hostess gift. Mrs. Grant Wilson won the door prize. The next gathering is set for June 28 at Mrs. Clarence Emerick's home, 719 Grant.

ORC and B Clyde Blanton S. Central Homer LaForge Ralph Cathers Grant Wilson Clarence Emerick Grant

All Numbers Are Surprises

In San Francisco AP report John Nasternak tried to place a local call Friday night but connected to Atlanta then Cleveland. After 45 minutes he and his friend Wayne Loving reached operators and wrong numbers from New York City Salt Lake City Anaheim BC Canada and South Dakota. A local malfunctions explained the trouble.

San Francisco John Nasternak Atlanta Nasternak Cleveland Ohio Wayne Loving New York City Salt Lake City Utah Anaheim Calif British Columbia Canada South Dakota

Mrs Wagner Leaves Hospital After Neck Abscess Removal

Mrs. Robert F. Wagner, wife of New York City's mayor, was discharged from St. Luke's Hospital Friday following removal of an abscess in her neck. A City Hall spokesman said she was feeling fine.

New York Robert F. Wagner St. Luke's Hospital City Hall

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John Anderson Charles Forsyth John Shireman Marian Richev William C. Weir John Hazen Tom Burress Richard Houghton Marion Richey Kathy Colorado Springs Mike Richey Air Force Academy Mary Colorado College Cleo Heady Lloyd Shrum Helen Arthur Dorothy Snodgrass Sharon Newlin Pat Simmons Shirley Dawson Pat Johnson William Ruble Beulah Blackstein Ottawa Viva Barnes Merle Osher Gail Malson Earl Reinhart Clyde Stanley Oliver Killough Walnut Raymond Stanley Pleasanton Kingman Paul Wunsch Hans Tourer Dial Tribune Peoples Cleaners N. Highland MFA Insurance Richardson Insurance Co East Main Daily Transcript Neosho Memorial Hospital Creed Leland Mattson Elsmore Donajean Duane Bauer Ralph Bauer Mattson Iola Junior College Kansas State College of Johnson Mortuary Umbargers P. C. Purviance Umbarger Ira Grogan Myrna Rains Elmer Alexander Max Grogan Paul Anderson Clarence Nelson Ronald Rains Arthur Garrison Willis Taylor Vilas Cemetery Roy S. Gibson Ellis Island Edith Janell G. Leatherman AAUW Lee Gerrard Military Space Patrol Manley Harvey Wood Lofgren Mrs. Wagner Parsons KLKC Kansas City WHB Wren New Schwinn Bicycles TO Land's Repair Service N. Lafayette Chanute Trade Area the Elks B.P.O.E Naff & Bolze Naff & Bolze Hdw
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