Convenience Foods Lead Food Retail Trends in 1950s
Betty Williams notes rising use of convenience foods as homemakers gain time and income rises. Frozen fish sticks soar in popularity while new sauces, brownie mixes, crackers, and toasted coconut frosting expand markets. Fresh produce shows strong apples grapes and potatoes, with lower prices on select vegetables and a record California grape crop.
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United States
Missouri
Michigan
Idaho
San Luis Valley
Colorado
California
Lamb tops weekend specials in eastern supermarkets
The Associated Press reports bargain lamb legs at 49 cents a pound, oven-ready at 57 cents, with 20 cent discounts from last week. Beef prices rise, sirloin and rib roast up modestly, eggs down two cents a dozen. Lamb production rises seasonally while beef supplies remain ample as cattle marketing increases. Fall outlook remains unsettled.
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Associated Press
Fat Overweight Weight Loss Claim for GALAXON
An advertisement promotes GALAXON a weight loss tablet claiming rapid fat reduction in seven days without exercise or laxatives. It promises appetite suppression and meals without change, with a money back guarantee and mail-order availability from Casey Drug Store at 121 FE Main.
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Casey Drug Store
Use of Cosmetics Lesson for Kayettes
Mrs Wallis McCown spoke on cosmetics at the Kayette club meeting at Royster Junior High School. Lois Slater introduced the speaker. Six ninth graders and officers will attend the Kayette Conference in Coffeyville next Tuesday: Coleen Ruble Ann Edwards Betty McCown Judy Mendez Sue Stevens Cindy Johnson. Plans for Halloween program at Neosho Manor Oct 23 and a bake sale were discussed. De votions by Candy Vaughn and prayer by Pat Mayer opened the meeting. Sue Stevens led singing. Coleen Ruble presided. Sixty members and sponsor Mrs Virgil Akins attended.
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Wallis McCown
Royster Junior High School
Lois Slater
Will
Coffeyville
Coleen Ruble
Ann Edwards
Betty McCown
Judy Mendez
Sue Stevens
Cindy Johnson
Neosho Manor
Candy Vaughn
Pat Mayer
Virgil Akins
Hulda Parker Chapter Meeting Notes
The Hulda Parker Chapter of the OES held its regular meeting Tuesday evening with Mr and Mrs Junior Zimmerman presiding. Members honored masons with a gift and conducted a memorial service for three members who died in the past two weeks. A social hour followed as tables were adorned with fall flowers. Serving committee included Mrs Mabel Sheffler Mrs Maxine Hanson and Mrs Marjorie Nation.
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Hulda Parker Chapter
OES
Junior Zimmerman
Masons
Mabel Sheffler
Maxine Hanson
Marjorie Nation
Sunflower Chapter Honors Guests at Friendship Meeting
Armand H. Bishop of Parsons and Mrs. Kenneth Caldwell were honored guests at Sunflower Chapter friendship night. Grand representatives from multiple chapters attended and were welcomed by the Worthy Matron. The event featured solos, a trumpet duet, group singing, and autumn decor. Invite extended for Oct 22 friendship night.
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Armand H. Bishop
Parsons
Grand Sentinel
Grand Chapter
Kansas
Kenneth Caldwell
District 16
Sunflower Chapter
Kay Hill
Savonburg
Wayne Taylor
Chanute
Clara Scott
Marjorie Ward
Hepler
Bishop
J. C. Rensing
Hulda Parker
Walnut
Erie
Thayer
Neodesha
Altoona
Fredonia
Coffeyville
Fort Scott
Humboldt
Iola
Independence
Robert Koch
C. M. Cordiner
Violet Jeffers
Howard Carder
Fay Clopine
Dave Evans
Evans
Danny
Terry Donovan
Donovan
Robert Jasper
Erma Joe King
Shelton Propst
Osman Bates
Alex Bruce
King
Oren Baugh
It Pays to Keep Self-Respect By Ann Landers
A 1963 Ann Landers column excerpt discusses money expectations in dating, divorce notices, and parental loan boundaries. The letters touch on a teenager boy’s purse strings, a daughter announcing a child’s birth post-divorce, and retirees facing adult children asking for cash.
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Jill
Wally
Ann Landers
Puerto Rico
Lincoln PTA Meeting Plans New Grading and Math System
The Lincoln PTA met Tuesday at the school to hear teachers outline the coming year s work and the new grading system. Parents were briefed on the new math system and refreshments were served at fall colored tables.
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Lincoln Pta
Are Bust Lines Padding A Miss America Question
Atlantic City AP reports officials of the Miss America Pageant ignore padding. They seek an all American girl with beauty poise charm talent and intelligence. Measurements are accepted as submitted with only age and marital status checked.
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Atlantic City
N.J
Lenora Slaughter
The
Pagent
Albert A. Marks Jr
Esther Circle Meets At Church Annex
The Esther circle of WSWS of the EUB church met in the annex yesterday afternoon with nine members and one guest present. Mrs. Howard Brant opened the meeting with prayer. Mrs. P. A. Swan conducted the business meeting. Mrs. Brant led the lesson on the purpose and scope of the WSWS. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Myrtle Moffatt.
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Esther Circle
WSWS
EUB Church
Howard Brant
P. A. Swan
Brant
Myrtle Moffatt
Mrs Conklin Hosts St Marys Chapter Meeting
St Marys Chapter of the Women of Grace Episcopal Church met with Mrs Elmer Conklin at 913 S Larson on Wednesday. Mrs John Sherman led the lesson Our Difficulties as Christians. Mrs H W Treloggen presided and gave devotions. Twelve members attended.
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St. Mary's
The
Women of Grace Episcopal Church
Elmer Conklin
S. Larson
John Sherman
H. W. Treloggen
Rebekah Lodge Plans Outings and Birthdays
Chanute Rebekah Lodge No. 158 held a regular meeting with Noble Grand Etta Hanson presiding. Members discussed attending friendship nights in Erie October 17 and Moran October 24, and 49 members enjoyed refreshments served by F L Meeker, Gertrude Stevens, Ethel Stevens, and Imogene Colaw at a fall decorated table.
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Chanute Rebekah Lodge No. 158
Etta Hanson
Erie
Moran
Mmes
Hazel Slane
Mabel Comstock
Ethel Bastain
Myrtle Fletcher
Mildred Barnes
F. L. Meeker
Gertrude Stevens
Ethel Stevens
Imogene Colaw
CWF Meets At Church
The CWF of the First Christian Church met Wednesday afternoon at the church. Mrs. Forest Cleming presided. Group singing was led by Mrs. Robert Wells with Mrs. Jerry Jones on piano. Members shared travel experiences from Rock Springs Ranch and a Holy Land trip with photos. A display organized by Mrs. Cronemeyer and Linda Youngberg complemented devotions led by Mrs. Ed Lesher.
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CWF
The
First Christian Church
Forest Cleming
Robert Wells
Jerry Jones
Wayne Ellis
Andy Exchard
Rock Springs Ranch
Wendell McMurray
Jones
Holy Land
Raymond Ingle
T. H. Cronemeyer
Linda Youngberg
Ed Lesher
Cronemeyer
Muriel Hurst
Rainbow HD Unit and Hobby Club Host Local Gatherings
Friday social calendar lists Rainbow HD Unit at 1:30 p.m. at 219 N Garfield and Four aore HD Unit at 1:30 p.m. Remainder includes Chanute Playschool, Highland events, Miriam Circle Rebekah Lodge, TOPS Determinettes, a bridge session at Country Club, Wilson Class at Methodist Church, and Senior Citizens covered dish luncheon at Memorial Bldg with ride requests via HE 1-1992.
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Rainbow HD
L. M. Markman
N. Garfield
Chanute
Merle Kelly
Highland
Aore
Mabel Hutchison
Hobby Club
Edna Strohm
E. Carpenters Hall
Miriam Circle
Rebekah Lodge
Sawyer Hall
Wilson
Methodist Church
Memorial
Green Family Reunion at Santa Fe Park
The Green family reunion was held at Santa Fe Park last Sunday with a basket dinner. Mrs. Kate Green, 97, was the oldest attendee and Roger McCannon the youngest. Many named Green relatives gathered from Pleasant Hill, Hallsville, Grandview, Gerald, Wichita, Caldwell, Galesburg, and more, including Mrs. Martha Green, Mr. and Mrs. L. Watson, and Sgt. Bobby J. Green.
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Green
Santa Fe Park
Kate Green
Roger McCannon
Toots
Elaine Green
Pleasant Hill
Martha Green
D. LaForce
Hallsville
Ora Grossman
Kenneth
Shirley Heins
Grandview
Anna Green
Dorado
Kenneth Compton
Jan
Helen MecCannon
Shelly
Chuck
Roger
Wichita
Herman Hawke
Harry Steeves, Jr
Sharon
Bobby J. Green
Acel Price
Opal Ging and
Lynn
Galesburg
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Betty Williams
Singathon
Chanute Auditorium
Vernons
Ana
Oller
Chanute Tribune
PTA
Lincoln
Mrs. Conklin
St. Mary’s
Rebekah
Fury
Plymouth
Ghrysier Corporation
Chrysler Motors Corporation
N. Lincoln
McCune Motor Company
Dial Tribune
Midwest Office Supply
ROYAL
Remington Portable Typewriters
ABC
Midwest
W. Main
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