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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1963
Page
3
A family activity ideas piece explains making a toothpick Christmas card wall tree using round toothpicks, 1 1/16 inch Styrofoam balls, a base, Aerosol snow spray, and small glass ornaments. It gives step by step layering to form a pyramid tree, optional trunk, spraying snow, and hanging on walls or mantels with cards pinned to the base.
A reader asks how to tell a mother in law to move out without wrecking her marriage. Ann advises that a third party threatening a marriage must be removed and moving in was a mistake. The column also covers a leprosy scare letter to Ann Landers and a teen who asks about a diamond ring. Copyright 1943.
Sixteen members of Scout Troop 164 held a Monday cook-out at Camp Wonderwood featuring a hobo stew. They sang, played games, and planned to attend the Camporee on October 19 and 20. Helpers included Mrs. R. E. Heaton Mrs. Earl Dillow and Mrs. Johnny Erickson with Tina Erickson also present.
Sunday gathering at the Stark Methodist Church featured a basket dinner after service and a fellowship hour with Kathryn Vance of Overland Park receiving a longest-journey gift. Honors went to Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Williamson for farthest distance and Mr. and Mrs. Don Sailors for largest family. The event, with talks by visitors, was declared an annual affair.
Mrs. P. H. Taylor hosted the Outlook Study Club fall luncheon at the Maple Leaf with purple African violets as the theme. Four tables of bridge were played and prizes awarded to Mrs. H. M. Bauer high, Mrs. Edwin C. Cathers second, with consolation prizes to Mrs. Edward C. Ranz and Mrs. Kenneth Wright. guests included Mrs. Charles Ballou and Mrs. Wendell McMurray.
An appreciation and workers conference was held at First Methodist Church Tuesday evening. The Rev. Roger Biddie of Baldwin, executive secretary of the Kansas Conference Board of Education, spoke. Howard Jester, general superintendent of the church school, presided. Refreshments were served after the meeting by Mrs. Felix Bouray, Mrs. Charles Cox, Mrs. Ed Ranz and Mrs. Arl Holmes.
The Beta Delta Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha hosted a pirate party for rushees Tuesday evening at Mrs. Merrill Brock's home at 1003 N. Kansas. The treasure hunt winners were Peggy Conway, Marcella La Salle, Mrs. Irvin Scarlett, and Mrs. Albert Benson, who received a prize. Refreshments were served by the hostess with Mary Lou Conway and Alta Spurrier assisting. The next meeting will be a model party at Mrs. Sue McAuley's home, 1315 W. Fifth.
Mrs Carl Weiner Sr and Mrs John Lapham hosted the opening luncheon at Maple Leaf on Tuesday afternoon with fall themed tables. Afterward the group met at Mrs Lapham's 823 Central for the business meeting led by Mrs Fred L Johnson who presented a Halloween history lesson and read a John Collier terror story Back for Christmas.
Besides celery you can mix seedless grapes orange sections or pecans into chicken salad. This adds sweetness tang and crunch for a more vibrant dish.
Sterling College in Kansas announced a Mabee Foundation grant of 125000 to back the fund drive for Thompson Hall of Science. Officials said total cash and pledges reached 494904 with total project cost 515649, and with full pledge payment the building would be free of debt upon dedication.
A regular size slice of bread, toasted or dried, yields about one third cup of crumbs.
The Art and Literature Study Club met yesterday afternoon at 1191 W 2nd with 15 members. Jeanette Wickstrom presented The Intellectual and Moral Awakening at the Beginning of the Renaissance in Europe as the lesson. President Mrs Reuben Burkman conducted the business meeting, and refreshments were served by Mrs Burris.
The Les Des Club met Monday evening at 302 West Fourth with Jane Briener presiding. Plans were made for the pledges sock hop at St Patrick’s gym on October 12. Sponsors for the year announced were Mrs Dale Stemple and Mrs J M McGuire. The meeting closed with 18 members. The next gathering will be October 14 at the First National Bank Community Room with speaker Mrs Marion Kilber.
The Round Table Study Club met at Mrs Charles Day's home in 1001 W 9th for a fall luncheon yesterday. Co hosts were Times Paschal Grimes J E Tindle William M Haines Seth Farwell and Leroy Barker. Tables featured yellow mums and red begonias. Mrs Tindle presided at the business meeting. Roll call noted each member's summer activities.
Mr and Mrs Louis Hahn of Minneapolis Kansas announce the engagement of their daughter Marcia Ann Hahn to Paul F Anderson son of Mr and Mrs Ernest C Anderson of 934 S Lincoln Topeka. Miss Hahn is a 1963 KU graduate and teaches in Topeka. Anderson is a KU senior and serves as student trainer for KU athletic teams.
Oct 10 social calendar lists Delta Study Club at 105 W Main 1 30 p m Mrs Phillip Cooper. Tioga HD Unit at 611 Lafayette p m. Fall Luncheon All Mothers Clubs at Patrick Gym 1 p m. American Legion Auxiliary Memorial Building dinner 6 30 p m. United Presbyterian Women Sewing Group at church am. Hannah Circle EUB Church annex 7 30 p m. Hutton School Study Group 1318 St Highland 9 30. Peace and Progress HD Unit 1002 W Seventh 1 30. Oct 11 events include Rainbow HD Unit 219 N Garfield 1 30 p m Chanute Playschool 823 S Highland 9 15 a m Four Square HD Unit 21 p m Hobby Club 6 W Seventh LA of B and Carpenters hall luncheon 12 30. Miriam Circle Rebekah Lodge 100F hall 7 90. TOPS Determinettes Sawyer Hall 190 cm. Bridge Country Club 1 PM Wilson Class Methodist Church 10 am.
Veterans of World War I Barracks and Auxiliary met at seven o'clock Monday evening for a covered dish dinner. Mrs. D. L. Geeding gave the invocation. Following the dinner separate meetings were held. Mrs. H. J. Rauhoff presided at the auxiliary meeting. District president Mrs. Catherine Dougherty of Coffeyville was introduced and reported on the Detroit national convention. Mrs. Ross Miller announced an Oct 31 sewing day at her home. Members invited to the sola club meeting tonight. Guests included Mrs. W. D. Norris Coffeyville Mrs. Ross Reach and Mrs Roy Johnston of Parsons. Next meeting set for Nov. 4. Birthday cake and coffee served.
The City Recreation Commission announces an informal four week softball program for women with Martin Rotundo as superintendent of recreation. Margar et Ranabargar is the volunteer helper. The first organizational meeting is tomorrow at 1 30 PM on the Highland Park softball field. No teams will be formed. work up games will be played. An indoor fitness program for women will start in January under Helen Anderson.
The Kansas State Teachers' Association workshop in Topeka drew officers of the Student Education Association of Chanute Junior College. Attending were Linda Bogle president Larry Anderson vice president Sandra Stoll secretary treasurer Judy Manske historian Emma Lou Geer state election committee representative Rick Fitch unable to attend. The group returned with many good ideas for the club this year.
Susie Kruse, installed as Worthy Advisor of the Order of Rainbow for Girls at the Masonic Temple Sunday afternoon, is the daughter of Mrs. Robert Soukup of Miami Florida and Mel C. Kruse of Amarillo Texas. She is the niece of Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Robertson and granddaughter of Mrs. D. B. Robertson of 811 West Oak.
M. Cartlidge Circle met in the Memorial Building Tuesday with ten present. Mrs. Emory Lewis presided at the business meeting. Plans were made for six members to attend the Southeast Kansas District meeting in Iola Wednesday. The door prize was won by Mrs. Jess Kuhn.
Mrs. W. E. Wilson hosted fourteen Quest Club members at 624 West Main for a Tuesday afternoon session. Roll call focused on education topics led by Mrs. Roy McCune. Mrs. C. D. Blackwood presented the lesson Southeastern Indians and Legends of Indians. Mrs. E. S. Cornish was welcomed as a new member.
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