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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1975
Page
6
Neosho County Extension Home Economist Lois D. Carlson reflects on how zip fasteners transformed apparel and our daily routines. She recalls past closures like buttons and hooks and traces how the zipper evolved from a novelty to an automatic garment feature.
The Chanute Jaycees awarded Gary Davidson a scholarship to attend Neosho County Community College. Randy Kimball, scholarship chair, said the grant covers 100 dollars per semester for two years if Davidson maintains good grades. Davidson, from Chanute, was chosen from 10 Chanute High School applicants and plans to pursue employment with the Kansas Highway Patrol after college. He belongs to the Neosho County Sheriff’s Explorer Scout troop and attended the Highway Patrol junior academy.
The Chanute High School drama club held its annual banquet at La Rosa de Oro Restaurant with Debbie Gassman presiding. Awards went to Diane Snender best actress Joanie Sime best supporting actress Lemuel Thuston best actor Rick Mitchell best supporting actor Teresa Bringle best female in technical work and Lemuel Thuston best all around actor. Club officers for 1975 76 elected Teresa Bringle president Tami Jones vice president Connie Small secretary Joanie Sime treasurer. Twenty five members attended.
Grant Rural High School alumni of the Class of 1955 gathered for a 20 year reunion at Six Bulls Restaurant. Dr. Leon Hazen presided, and letters from Dr. H Neil Buscher and Kenneth Brown were read. A rose honored Nadine Erickson, with John Craig showing 1965 reunion films. Prizes honored youngest child couple Dale Cox and Loretta, longest marriage Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harford, least changed Charles Stanley, farthest traveled Dr. and Mrs. Dick Dunham, shortest traveled Dr. and Mrs. Hazen. Door prizes went to Donald Goff and Evelyn Hilger. Ronnie Richwine hosted dinner and reception, with Alan Angleton organizing the 1980 reunion.
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy D. Jones announce the engagement of their daughter Debra Jean to Michael E. Barnes son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray E. Barnes. A June 14 wedding is planned with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Willis E. Jones of 402 N. Washington Chanute.
Mrs. Carl McCoy led arrangements for a Hill family reunion at Central Park Building with 35 relatives present. Siblings represented included Mrs. Allen Rush Topeka Mrs. Les Hickman Mulvane Mrs. Alfred Sharshal Pittsburg LeRoy Hill Fort Wayne Ind Ray Hill Neodesha and Rev Msgr Vincent Hogan was a special guest. CHERRYVALE Rosie Bradford 63 was arrested by Montgomery County authorities at her home on bomb threat charges from last March. She posted 5000 bond with May 29 arraignment set for letters mailed to Medicare Lodge Coffeyville and the Sunset Retreat Nursing Home.
The High Prairies High Prairie 4-H Club selected June 22 for its tour. Activities include a 12 30 pm covered dish dinner at Buffalo Lake. Ted and Joe Austin led singing. David Hutchinson spoke on gardening. Diana Huffman demonstrated hot chocolate. Donna Huffman cinnamon toast. Cindy Reaves diet foods. Terry Shockley gave a ticks health talk. Sonja Wiltse played piano. Mark Russell led recreation. Bob Olson and Dean Carter families served refreshments for 25 members, 14 parents, and two guests.
Autumn Mothers Club held a spring luncheon at La Rosa de Oro Restaurant where new officers were installed: president Mrs Tom Treptow vice president Mrs David Edwards secretary Mrs Bob Cross and treasurer Mrs Gary Johnson. A hanging basket was given to retiring president Mrs David Malan who in turn received corsages from the officers. Final plans were made for a family picnic at Riverside Park Independence with 21 members and a guest Beatrice Broeder present.
Savonburg High School held a Saturday banquet at the Orchid Buffet honoring the 1925 class on the 50th anniversary of their graduation. Principal Culp attended with other alumni as obituaries, poems, and prize awards highlighted the program. New 1975 directories were handed out and the group planned the 1976 meeting at the Orchid buffet.
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