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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1963
Page
3
Mrs. John Melsha of New Berlin sparked a statewide effort to ban regrooving worn tires after a dealer misled her about tire safety. Her campaign drew support from local and state women’s clubs, safety groups and the Wisconsin unit of the AAA, culminating in Gov. Reynolds signing the bill.
Mrs Edwin Bideau of 424 W Sixth hosted the DD Chapter of PEO on Thursday afternoon with 23 members and one guest Mrs L P Burris Jr of Casper Wye attending. The group marked Mrs Wilfrid Cavaness's birthday with individual cakes and coffee as Mrs Robert Briley led the program with members sharing summer experiences.
Mrs Deck hosted 11 Friendly Thimble Club members at 1017 N Washington on a Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Braschler presided, devotions were by Mrs Tripp, plans for a comfort tie were made, door prize went to Mrs Ball, prayers closed the meeting, and Mrs Day assisted with refreshments. The next gathering is set for Oct 16 with Mrs Dawson at 1015 N Grant.
Savonburg Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star met at the Masonic Hall with about 100 members and visitors from Erie Walnut Humboldt Bronson Thayer Hepler LaHarpe Pittsburg and Chanute. Worthy Matron May Elder presided as guests were welcomed and 25 year emblems were awarded to Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Henderson.
Mrs James Rives was elected president of the Chancomers at a meeting yesterday in the Tioga Hotel Luncheon for 24 members and eight sponsors followed. Officers elected included Mrs Lyle Brisbin vice president Mrs Bob Reynolds secretary Mrs Tom Murrill treasurer and Mrs Robert Webster received the newcomer gift. Sponsors present were Emmett Bolze Robert Ward Jessie Young Ralph Caldwell Dale Painter Glen Halbe Pat Wells and Charles Ballou.
The Leamona HD unit elected officers at a Thursday meeting held at Mrs. Neil Heilman home. Mrs. Heilman became president, with Mrs. Lyle Myers as vice president, Mrs. Earl Reinhardt as secretary treasurer, and Mrs. Paul Dryden in charge of public relations. A lesson on Marriages and the Modern Home was given by Mrs. Heilman and recreation was led by Mrs. Harold Redburn.
Judy Perkins presided at a Sub Debs meeting in the First National Bank community room Monday evening. Paula Whitworth outlined hayrack party plans while Betty Ballou assigned weekend service-station work. Doris Diver introduced Mrs. George Eaton and Glen Halbe as a United Fund Drive program was shown with the film Why Give. Refreshments for 27 were served by hostess Coda Briley. The next gathering will be at the Country Club October 14 with Joy Conn.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Russell observed their golden wedding anniversary on September 15 with an open house at High Prairie Church. Friends from Topeka Kansas City Wichita Iola Cherryvale Tulsa Udall McPherson El Dorado Pittsburg Buffalo Chanute Coffeyville Altoona Fredonia Lewisburg Utah and Zillah Washington attended the event.
National Business Women's Week is observed by Business and Professional Women Clubs across the United States Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands October 6 through 12. The local club joins the fall conference in Independence October 6. President Adeline Fortney notes the club founded in 1927 with five charter members still active. The theme is The Responsibility of Full Partnership urging women to join hands for improvement of men and women everywhere.
Scout News reports Murray Hill Troop 54 and leaders Mrs John Splane Mrs Carl Magill and Mrs Gillanz met at the school. They rehearsed the flag ceremony for the PTA meeting and planned Camporee on Oct 19 and 20. Check in at Camp Wonderwood by 9:30 a.m. Saturday, plus a Halloween hay rack ride and wiener roast at the camp.
Mrs. Ben Morgan and Mrs. Della Dunn hosted the Senior Mothers Club at the Memorial Building on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Foster Myers presided at the business meeting. Mrs. F J Meeker presented Historical Events in the Month of February lesson. Mrs. George Allen led devotions. Refreshments for 16 members were served from a table with fall flowers.
Saturday October events include AAUW Membership Coffee hosted by Mrs. Jerry Steele at 1009. Larson. Sunday October 6 features Brotherhood of Railroad Tranmen meeting at OOF hall at 2:30 p.m.
In Salina Kansas a soda machine at a local laundromat unexpectedly erupted with coins. Mr and Mrs Harry Richardson were washing clothes when coins began popping from the dispenser. Richardson inserted a dime for a bottle and received the coin back. the attendant unplugged the machine to stop the unusual flow.
Dr. Robert J. Morrison of Harrisburg plans a 19 country tour to expand a secret program providing free contact lenses to patients in need. Joined by Dr. Seymour S. Sweet, Morrison will lecture, fit patients, and establish CITE, aiming to help treat myopia, keratoconus, aphakia, and related conditions in underserved regions with no charge to recipients.
Kayette board at Royster Junior High chose painting school trash cans for the litterbug campaign as a club project. Sharon McKenzie discussed a teachers' appreciation project. An Oct 23 program at Neosho Manor is planned. Ann Edwards leads Halloween nut caps. Judy Mendez chairs community service. Cindy Johnson announced CARE and Meals for Millions donations from Christmas holly sales. Seventeen members and sponsor Mrs. Denise Akins attended.
Mrs. Mary Massey has returned home after visiting relatives in Missouri and Illinois for a month. Weekend guest will be Mrs. E. M. Resler of Pittsburg. Dr. Duff D. Wagoner and 300 Methodist ministers attended Hutchinson pastors school. Children's library program titled Who's Tree House scheduled Saturday at 10:30. San Diego visitors Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Adkinson and Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Wood stay with local residents.
The Alcott School PTA executive board met with 19 members present. Mrs. Kenneth Trumbull presided as Mrs. W. Dunlap presented the budget. The year’s project, called Alcott's Gift of Plenty, was selected to be held on November 21, 22 and 23.
Roy Braden visited his parents at 503 S Malcolm over the weekend then traveled to Syracuse to begin his medical preceptorship. He is a student at the University of Kansas Medical School in Kansas City.
A reader asks Ann Landers about dating a 33 year old attorney who lives with his widowed mother and tests her on petty habits. Another asks about a 20 year old nurse who might be pregnant and whether adoption is best. A third asks how to handle a controlling spouse after marriage.
Mrs. Roy Harris of Wichita was elected president of the Kansas Women's Golf Association and Salina was awarded the 1964 state women's tournament. Other sites chosen include Lawrence for tournament of champions, Emporia for junior girls, Liberal for nine holes, and Kingman for sand greens. New officers: Mrs. Charles Waeckerle Salina vice president, Mrs. Matt Colavitch Kansas City secretary, Mrs. Sam Murray Wichita treasurer, Mrs. Arthur McDaniel Hutchinson handicap chairman, and Mrs. E. W. Geiger Leavenworth tournament chairman.
The IC Guild of the EUB Church met at the annex on Thursday for an all day session with 16 members and four guests. Mrs P A Swan opened with prayer. After the business meeting an auction was held and an offering was voted for the United Church Women.
The queen chosen from 16 contestants across Kansas Oklahoma Arkansas Missouri North Dakota and Iowa will be revealed at the coronation ball Saturday night. Judges announced the selection Thursday night and the candidates include Bennie Grant Iowa Catherine Crockett Iowa Nanci Nelson Kansas Karen Emel Kansas Susan Stratton Washburn Judy Snapp Wichita Janet O Neal Central Missouri Judi Ward Christian Martha Bishop Northeast Missouri Linda Bouska Northwest Missouri Kay Hunter Missouri Olinda Odean Kearney Nebraska Marietta Anderson North Dakota Susan Allshouse Oklahoma State Ann Kent Oklahoma Jacklyn Minnick Tulsa University.
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