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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1964
Page
3
Home Furnishings Industry Committee urges creating a joyful home not a showy stage setting. Fabrics offer vast variety for modern moods with updated classical shapes, softened lines, varied hues, and repeated motifs to harmonize rooms. Bright color medleys and patina browns provide lively, livable options for every room.
Betty Nomenclature notes how a friend’s three cats have had multiple names Terry Theresa Duke and Patches. Despite varied names the cats respond to kitty and come to meals, with no behavioral problems reported as the population stabilizes.
The John Hemphill Future Teachers Club of Chanute Sr High met Thursday afternoon in sponsor William Carl's classroom. Paula McMurray introduced Buford Fisher, superintendent of public schools, who spoke to the group. The discussion covered projects and activities planned for the year. Fourteen members and the sponsor attended.
Dear Ann Landers column recounts letters from women who clean their homes nude, praising the stance that it is not immoral. Anthology of anecdotes includes mishaps, ministerial surprise, and a gas meter reader encounter, with Ann Landers offering guidance.
The Elks Club held an October covered dish gathering last Saturday honoring members birthdays including Lem Beale Joe Sterner Earl Trussell John Oglesbee Earnest Wilson Rhodesia Kent Bob Kent Velma Johnson Mrs L T Stevens Lyle Meyer and Collie Chambers. Card games followed with winners noted in Bridge and Pinochle and organizers listed as Mr and Mrs E M Caldwell and Mr and Mrs Earnest Wilson.
The Philathea Class of the First Baptist Church hosted Mrs. Mabel Irwin at her Forest Street home. Devotions were led by Mrs. Alva Hart with Lula Leonard giving the closing prayer. A birthday celebration followed the business meeting as Mrs. Irwin’s daughters Mrs. Lois Cady and Mrs. Elma Alcott posted refreshments for 11 members and one guest, Mrs. Dale Sneeringer.
The St. Cecilia Youth Music Club met in costume Thursday evening in the Memorial Building. Rich Wilson introduced the program including a piano solo Bumble Boogie by Pam O Daniel a trumpet solo Cotton Candy by Bill Kennedy and a piano duo by Rita Waldron and Doug Lopeman. Miss O Daniel was elected treasurer to replace Jean Pittenger who is moving away. Kennedy conducted the business meeting. A party followed with refreshments for 43 served by Mrs. M R Wilson Mrs. Paul Haight and Mrs. Lee Osborn as counselors.
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip arrived in Ottawa amid large crowds and tight security for a two day royal visit. They were greeted by Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson as they prepared to join Thanksgiving celebrations in the capital amid demonstrations and strong show of public support.
Mr and Mrs Eddie Miller of Buffalo announce the engagement of their daughter Peggy Lou to Richard Walter Chipman son of Mr and Mrs Claude Chipman of Sycamore Chipman is a Navy graduate of Neo desha High School Peggy Lou Miller graduated from Midway High School in 1964 No wedding date has been set
The October social calendar lists Roosevelt PTA meetings at Hulda Parker Chapter and Masonic Temple, Ladies of GAR and several circles meeting from Oct 13 to 14. Activities include Maple Leaf Tea Room, Quest Club, Art and Handicraft, Athenaeum, Belle Lettres reading, Christian Women’s Fellowship, WSCS, Dorcas and OES events, and BPW dinner at Tioga Hotel with multiple circles and hostesses across Neosho, Chanute, and nearby venues.
Mrs. Stuart E. Sinclair of Greenfield Mass was installed as president of the United Church Women at the national assembly in Kansas City its tenth gathering. The organization with more than 12 million women across 31 Protestant and Orthodox churches pledged to resist name calling prejudice and unkept promises. Chanute delegates included Mrs Walter Poor who presided Chanute Council of Church Women and Chanute attendees Mrs Kenneth Keas and Mrs Don Rankin.
Queen moves through Quebec in a bulletproof car as police and troops encircle the route. Despite demonstrations by about 250 college students, she maintains a full schedule of appearances lasting late into the night.
Mr. and Mrs. John R. Danner of Sawyer announce the engagement of their daughter Loretta Beth to Ronald Allen White, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. White of Strasburg Colorado. White is a 1962 Strasburg High School graduate and will attend Pratt Junior College. Loretta Dauner graduated from Sawyer High School in 1963 and is a Pratt Junior College sophomore. She is the niece of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Gifford. No wedding date has been set.
The High Prairie Pioneer 4-H club held a parents night at the church basement with Mrs. Lee Campbell presiding. Members answered roll with a "Something I like to do when I was young" prompt. Plans were made for a float in the Fredonia parade and program items included group singing and soil sampling demonstrations.
Mimi Marie Frink, a 20 year old University of Kansas junior, was crowned the 1964 American Royal queen in Kansas City. Her two princesses are Kathleen Stenzel of Missouri and Ruth Anne Guthrie of West Texas State University. The Royal, opening Friday, runs through Oct 24 with the Future Farmers of America convention in conjunction.
The FOB Club held a Sunday reunion with brunch at the Krueger home followed by church. A noon smorgasbord at Woodson Hotel preceded a brief meeting. Bernard Wyatt was re elected president and officers named. Attendees included multiple local families and ceramics hobbyists. ODENSE unit elected new officers at a Wednesday meeting.
Onion is a must in potato salad and is also good in cole slaw Strips of pimiento will enliven both varieties of salad.
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