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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1971
Page
5
A reader reveals a 1958 dorm affair and urges a confrontation, while another complains about neighbors and unsolicited visitors. Ann Landers suggests a one way peephole and offers practical privacy tips. The column preserves a neutral, advisory tone throughout.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry P. Steeves celebrate sixty years of marriage with an open house at 181 S. Central and hosted by family at 103 S. Larson. Eva Yockey and Harry Steeves wed October 18, 1911 in Erie. residing previously on the Thayer homestead, now in Chanute. No gifts requested.
Heloise explains a quick fix for scratched wood walls and furniture using pecan or walnut meat rubbed across the grain until warm. The tip claims to remove scratches in seconds and also notes applicability to maple. Other reader hints cover shower cap repair, mending tape, and reusing waterproof pads as bibs for babies.
The notice lists multiple October events including Sweet Adelines at 910 W. mm 7:30 p.m. and a variety of club meetings, luncheons, and socials at locations like Central Park building, Launching Pad, and Meole Leaf. Readers should submit notes to Tribune within four hours of events and wedding photos within seven days of ceremonies.
The Chanute American Legion Post and Auxiliary hosted a 3rd District coffee tour breakfast with guests including Mrs. Elizabeth Whetstone from Hutchinson and Mrs. Mabel King of Winfield. Mrs. Whetstone presented unit 170 with the coffee cup plaque for best paid membership, and national citations for meritorious service and top membership by Jan. 31, 1971 were awarded. The national slogan is Million and You in 72.
A Hawaiian luau and pig roast hosted by the First Baptist Church drew about 200 youths and sponsors from Grace Hill and Crawford Baptist Youth Associations. Guests enjoyed limerick leis, torches, totem poles, and a 12 hour pig roast in six foot pits, with football and volleyball games throughout the evening. The event closed with a taped message from Rev Clement Neal of Hawaii's First Baptist Church.
The Athenaeum met for a luncheon Tuesday at 121 N. Lafayette home of Mrs. T. O. Ward. Hostess aidees included Mrs. Art Holmes Mrs. A. J. Broderson and Mrs. H. W. Lewis. Mrs. Bouray reviewed Concerning the Sense of Insignificance by James Gordon Gilkey. Guest was Mrs. Henrietta Misback of San Diego, California.
Bob Keeshan Captain Kangaroo urges more good creative compassionate minds to craft quality programs and more watchers, warning that excess TV hurts parent child relations. Panelists debate progress this season, criticizing excessive commercials and praise Sesame Street for shaping current programming.
The engagement of Wanda Fairchild, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Fairchild, to Bill Ray, son of Mr. and Mrs. Junior Ray, is announced. The wedding is planned for November 20 at the First United Methodist Church. Miss Fairchild studies at Neosho County Community Junior College and works at Montgomery Ward's. Ray attends NCCJC and is associated with Ray Floor Coverings.
Born in September are Aaron Gregory son of Mr and Mrs Gregory Hackett 601 Kansas Sept 24 Melissa Ann daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Ray Shields R 2 Sept 30 and Shannon Wade son of Mr and Mrs Wayne Lee James 1820 8 Ashby Sept 29.
The F.O.B. Club organized in 1981 met for a reunion and dinner Saturday at the Maple Leaf with 18 members present. After the meal the group performed readings and skits while attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Joe Armstrong LaJunta Colorado Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wingblade Pittsburg Mrs. Lula Jetivoat Wichita and Mrs. Gladys Johnson Coffeyville A letter was read from Ed Rogers Mena Arkansas a former member.
Botany 500 offers all wool worsted suits designed for long wear and constant travel. The copy highlights wide lapels shaped coats and new pocket treatments, portraying Botany 500 as a leader in style and fabric quality for busy schedules.
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