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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1969
Page
3
A collection of reader questions and Ann Landers replies on prescription drug dangers, mumps recordkeeping, mail privacy, and advice on seizing opportunities. The column urges family to coordinate doctor care, keep health records, and respect mail confidentiality.
Thor Heyerdahl, aboard the Ra a 55 by 15 foot papyrus craft with yellow basket like hull and orange sunburst sail, departed from Safi Morocco with six companions. He aims to prove ancient Egyptians influenced pre-Columbian Americas while hoping to reach the Yucatan in three to four months. The crew includes Norman Baker Yuri Cenkevitch George Sourial Abdoulaye Dibrine Carlo Mauri and Santiago Genoves. The voyage features a rudderless steering system two 30 foot oars and limited modern gear and supplies to mimic ancient conditions.
Mr. and Mrs. Dana Goltry celebrated their 25th anniversary at the Newman home, 19 W. 3rd. Married in Southampton, England on May 26, 194, the couple were joined by grandchildren Jo and Tony Newman and 10 guests for the family party.
Larry Taylor presided at the May Best Yet 4H Club meeting. Members answered roll call with travel wishes. Terri Sue Reinhart led singing. Gary Bruner gave a program. Bill Camp played drums. Alan King led recreation. Keas and Jones families provided refreshments.
Barbara Deane profiles Mrs. Reuben Burkman in Chanute who serves as treasurer for three Republican groups and recording secretary for PEO chapter DD. She attended the national Republican Women’s convention and was an alternate delegate in Miami. The couple has three children. Dr. Burkman runs a clinic and is mayor of Chanute.
The notice lists events across May 27 and 28 including BPW circle at First Baptist Vashti OES at Community Center Chanute Textile Paint Club at North Malcolm 9 am to 4 pm Duplicate Bridge Club at Saying’s lounge 7 15 pm Sunflower OES Masonic Temple 8 pm BPW Tioga Hotel dinner 6 45 pm Executive CWF First Christian 1 30 pm Sunflower EMU Velma Ogden 1427 S Evergreen 1 30 pm.
A Senior Citizens Club gathering at the Central Park Community Building honored parents and held a memorial service. Readings were by Mrs. Ames, Berthot, and Johnson. singing led by Mrs. Lewis with Johnson on piano. The group celebrated 14 April May June birthdays and presented luggage to Martin Rotunno who will move to Kearney Nebraska. Fifty four members attended. the next meeting will be a covered dish dinner at Central Park.
Anne Sale was honored with a miscellaneous bridal shower Friday evening given by Beverly Erickson assisted by Mrs Kelley Erickson. Winners in games were Mrs Paul Kennedy Mrs Earl Oliver Mrs David Johnson and Mrs Harold Cutrell. Miss Sale will marry Robert Hoopes at the First United Methodist Church May 31.
Mr and Mrs Charles C Winfrey II were honored at a farewell party held Saturday night at the home of Mr and Mrs John Rubew 624 S Evergreen Co hosts were Mr and Mrs Bob McGregor and Mr and Mrs Ron Sutcliffe Out of town guests included George McCune Norton Mr and Mrs Jerry Schultz Humboldt Mr and Mrs Pat Brazil Eureka and Bill OBrien St Paul The Winfreys will move to Salt Lake City where he will be statewide manager for his company.
A baby shower for Mrs Allan Churchill of Humboldt was hosted Friday evening at the home of Mrs Walt Naff with co host Mrs Fred R Taylor of Chanute. A pink and white color scheme adorned the event. Ten guests attended.
Six Chanute High School students and Sirena Hutton of Moran are among pre registered attendees for the annual baton twirling and cheerleading clinic at Washburn College in Topeka from June 3 to 6. Chanute participants include Nancy Moore Marilyn Kensett Teri Tharp Carolyn Kensett Lisa Berthot and Vicki Scott with addresses listed.
The notice explains deadlines for regular classified ads as 10 am on publication day or 9 am Saturday, with an exception that display classifieds close sooner the day before publication.
If you cannot reach your carrier, try the Tribune number after 6 p.m. Dial HE 1-3400 when the main line is unavailable.
Wendy Dascomb won Miss U S A and will represent the United States in Miss Universe in July. The Virginia entrant, 19, said she plans to continue her education and postponed European study to fulfill pageant duties. Westbrook, a Navy lieutenant, praised her and traveled from Scotland to witness the win.
Chicago teachers vote 9 776 to 585 to accept a one year contract ending a two day strike. The accord boosts starting salaries to 8400 a year and makes CTU the highest paid among major U S cities. Officials cite state aid needs and no teacher layoffs.
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