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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1971
Page
4
Bertha Fairbanks of Southwestern Bell retires November 1 after 45 years of service. A Monday reception at the local office honored her with gifts and well wishes from retired and current operators. She recalls 44 years 11 months and one day of perfect attendance aside from a WWII travel delay.
Vilas Homebuilders Extension Homemakers Unit elected officers Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Clement White. Officers named were Mrs. White president, Mrs. Milo Myers vice president, Mrs. Galen Thorsell secretary, Mrs. Lewis Myers treasurer, and Mrs. Neil Nelson public relations chair. The group announced township election details and a pork cookery lesson, approved donations to the arthritis fund, and a kidney machine project for Cha nute High School Kayettes. Sixty attendees enjoyed refreshments after the meeting.
Royal Neighbors of America Camp 690 honored 5 October birthday members Esthel Cox Robert Rader Irene Moore Gertrude Strange and guest Anna Jane Fogel at a North Malcolm center meeting presided by Mrs Nathan Hole. The charter was draped in memory of Mrs Lillie Lindsey. 26 members and two guests attended.
Community listing of Oct 13 gatherings across First United Methodist, Grace Episcopal, United Commercial Travelers, and other groups including WSCS circles, coin club, and extension homemakers. Also notes the 3rd District VFW convention with honors for Dorothy Donegan and Robert Sanders.
The Camphoppers chapter of the National Campers and Hikers Association held a weekend camp out at Buffalo Lake with hiking and fishing. Frank Hayworth and wife led sessions citing 14 articles on conservation scholarships travel aid and fellowship. Denise Galloway Elsmore Steve Cook and others attended with 34 members and 10 guests.
Readers share clever home hacks from Heloise. A couple creates shade and privacy under a redwood arbor by suspending bright green nylon net drops to catch leaves and overripe grapes, then empties debris into a bag. Other notes praise recipe-card carryalls and dough rolling tricks for even cookies.
Dear Ann Landers reflects on changing youth culture noting older generations trained for trades and long weeks while modern teens are pampered with toys and underworked. The letter critiques overschooling and lack of practical experience, urging a return to disciplined apprenticeship and real work.
Mr and Mrs Arthur L Ogle announce the engagement of their daughter Jodi Lynette to Richard L Hanson son of Mr and Mrs Floyd N Hanson A summer wedding is planned Hanson will graduate in January from Neosho County Community Junior College and then enter Army service. Attending Chanute were several local couples and friends.
The Chanute Devoted Mothers Club hosts the annual fall luncheon at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Chanute Country Club. A program will follow the meal, marking a highlight of the social season.
Mr. and Mrs. Nels Olson announce the engagement of daughter Cindy Olson to Sgt. Larry Shepard son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Shepard of Parsons. Cindy attends Neosho County Community Junior College and graduated 1969 from Erie High School. Shepard is stationed at Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina.
Mrs. Betty Ramsey of 423 West entertained 39 guests Sunday for the birthday anniversaries of her daughters Lyndia Ramsey and Lesia Ramsey. Lyndia’s birthday is October 14 and Lesia’s is October 28.
A notice instructs readers to call their Tribune carrier or the provided number 431-3400 at 5 30 p m if they miss a delivery or cannot be reached.
One of 14 state workshops for teachers on contract negotiations will be held in Chanute at Central Park building at 7 p m Wednesday. Ed Thompson of K NEA will lead with consultants present to discuss high priority items including duty free lunches academic freedom curriculum control discipline pupil services supplies class size and separate sessions for veteran and novice negotiators.
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