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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1969
Page
3
Letter column summarizes three reader queries about moving in with family tensions, teen dating behavior, and teachers receiving phone calls at home. Ann Landers admonishes for not inviting relocation, suggests seeking own living space, and advises about respectful communication and keeping work at the office.
Dale Washburn son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Washburn 720 S Malcolm Emporia has been elected president of Phi Beta Lambda for 1969 70 at Kansas State Teachers College He is a senior in business administration and past chapter historian He will represent the chapter at the national convention in Dallas in June
Heloise advises readers to sod yards gradually not in one day and to buy grass in chunks two yards at a time. Cut chunks to size with a butcher knife, press firmly into holes, water with a slow hose, and cover with soil to prevent root shock. Consider seed as an alternative for faster, fuller results.
Kandice Vaughn daughter of Eldon Vaughn announces engagement to Richard C. Rose Jr. son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Rose of 19 N. Lafayette. Both are Chanute High graduates of 1968. The couple plans to marry June 28. Richard is stationed with the Navy in San Diego California.
Mr and Mrs Lester Gallon were honored with a surprise barbecue at the home of Mr and Mrs John Robie in rural Fredonia for their 30th wedding anniversary. Co hosts were James Gallon John Gallon and Mary Ellen Gallon. Guests included Owen Elder Collie Chambers H J Davies Benedict Harry Turner Charles Roop Charles Spohn and Donna Farwell. Grandchildren Shellie Lou Robie and Perry J Gallon attended.
The group will meet Mondays from 9 a.m. to noon at the Central Park Community Building. First session features making miniature baseball caps. Attendees should bring scissors, needle, and red or blue thread. Fifty-one women attended the last meeting. Ruth Nelson is supervisor with Alma Meyer as assistant supervisor.
Westview Baptist WMS meets at church 7 30 p m Memorial Building hosts World War I Veterans Auxiliary dinner at 6 p m Sweet Adelines 910 W Elm 7 30 p m Rebekah Lodge IOOF hall Women s Arts and Crafts Central Park Community Building 9 a m to noon Chanute Cycle Club track 7 30 p m Cosmetology Club Chamber of Commerce Memorial Building 7 30 p m
Porterville community celebrated bride elect Joyce Ann Herrin with a miscellaneous shower at Porterville Methodist Church. She is engaged to Steve McClure of Iola. Pink white and gold decor featured roses peonies and a centerpiece white lace umbrella. Refreshments served to 74 attendees.
A People-to-People dinner occurred Friday in Zion Lutheran Church educational building. Decorating committee members included Sarah Black Becky Black Brenda Jenkins Debbie Snender Hugh Huffman and Anita Edwards. Games followed the meal.
Sunflower chapter of the Order of Eastern Star held memorial services on Tuesday evening. Mrs. Kathryn Groskinsky draped the altar and Mrs. Homer Brinkman placed a planter as names were read for deceased members including Gladys Gafney Carie Brant Hilda Haines Estella Curl Mamie Hayes and others. Gifts of remembrance candles and a rose marked each name while the charter was draped in memory of Mrs. Bessie Taylor and Mrs. Nellie Wegman.
Scout Troops 109 and 192 hosted a Bridging Over ceremony in Hutton school lunchroom with first and second grade girls and mothers. Mrs. Ray Almond read the Brownie story while drawings and a Brownie ring ceremony were shared. Troop 100 Otterbein Church opened with a flag salute and oath, a Court of Honor awarded merit badges, and scouts served cherry cobbler and coffee to parents.
A high deck can forego a safety rail if the outer edge is heavily planted with a container garden. Ensure framing is designed to bear the added weight and maintain structural safety.
L. L. McGregor appointed vice president of operations at Wheaton National Bank in Illinois. Son of Eva A. McGregor, he is a Buffalo High School graduate and Chanute Junior College alum, with a Northwestern University business degree. He previously served as assistant VP of operations at Illinois State Bank of Chicago. He and his wife Leona reside in Skokie with their three children.
Mrs. Paul Patterson hosted the Business Women's Guild of the First Baptist Church Tuesday evening at 902 Grant. Mrs. Wilford Johnson presided. Mrs. Joe Cole gave a devotion from Ruth 1 14 18. Ruth Gray reviewed the new lesson booklet Put Love into Deeds. The Act of Mercy lesson was by Mrs. Sid Olson. Refreshments were served to nine members and a guest, Mrs. George McCann.
A fence cap board decorates and shields. It is nailed across post tops to seal end grain and prevent rain intrusion. Choose a cap wide enough to cover the ends of vertical boards as well.
Early cotton farmers discarded cottonseed as a byproduct after ginning, a practice highlighted in historical farming notes.
Nina Koch and William Waggoner were married Sunday afternoon at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Dale Sneeringer officiating. The bride, daughter of Bernard and Mrs Koch, will reside in Chanute with the groom, son of Homer and Mrs Waggoner. Headley Humboldt was maid of honor and Hutchinson was best man.
Mrs. Don C. Beach hosted the Sunflower chapter OES Past Matrons Club with 12 members and three guests at 1313 W Main. Mrs. Violet Jeffers opened with a poem as devotions were given and a program presented. An Electa Club invitation for a June 23 picnic in Central Park was read.
Memorial program established at request of families and friends of cancer victims. Memorial gifts honor living relatives or friends for birthdays or events. Donations acknowledged by the American Cancer Society with a memorial card to the family. Donor name listed in the memorial book at the Topeka office. Contributions support research education and service. Contact Mrs Daisy Jordan 501 S Larson to set up memorials. she is Neosho County memorial chairman.
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