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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1958
Page
3
A reader describes a sister in law who pilfers items from relatives over years. The advice urges the husband to search pockets and handbags on return home and bill for any missing items, offering family protection similar to stores.
Alice Brooks catalogs a cozy snowman themed knitted slipper pattern for children ages 4 through 12. Pattern 7232 includes chart and directions, with 6 cents postage for first class mail. Includes catalog offer for 1959 needle craft designs and a cutout doll book, request address and payment to The Chanute Tribune Arts Dept.
Mrs Burl Smith was elected president of the Girl Scout leaders at a Thursday meeting with Mrs Marvin Seefeldt 9 FE 8th. Mrs Dale Edwards became vice president and Mrs Lyle Swink secretary treasurer. Eight leaders attended and planned hospital and nursing home tray favors plus monthly troop duties. Badge work was discussed.
Mrs. Jim Gilbreath hosted Chapter DD PEO at 509 S Highland with co host Mrs. John Mull. A 1 45 dessert preceded the 2 30 meeting. The group discussed the constitution and by laws led by Mrs. T H Glasscock and planned a November 6 meeting at Mrs. William Bailey’s 118 S Highland with dessert at 1 45.
Seventeen members and five guests of the Delta Mothers club met with Mrs. Robert Manley in Humboldt. Dr Edward E Long spoke on hypnosis after a brief business session before dessert and coffee prepared by the hostess and aides.
Mrs. John Clark hosted the Anna Aponas circle of the Grant Avenue Baptist Church at 1121 North Forest. The meeting opened with prayer and devotions followed by a lesson from Mrs. Ray Spencer. Nine members and eight children attended and a dessert was served.
Do-Do Square Dance Club hosts an event at Alcott School on Saturday evening with a dance session beginning in the afternoon. Details are limited in the readable item.
Strack of Topeka daughter of Mr and Mrs Glen Strack and Dallas Cramer grandson of Mrs H F Blythe Athens Tex were married Oct 5 at the Grant Avenue Baptist church. The Rev E M Pearson officiated with organist Mrs Raymond York Chanute and the bride wore a ballerina length gown with lace bodice and long sleeves. A reception followed and many relatives attended including out of town guests from Fort Dodge Iowa Tulsa El Dorado Wichita and Chanute.
An Alpha Chi chapter Beta Sigma Phi pledge ritual and dinner were held at Mrs. Baird Brinkmeyer’s Humboldt home. Twenty members and four pledges dined. a Teen Canteen contribution was given and Muscular Dystrophy drive publicity discussed. Officers conducted the pledge ceremony. next meeting set for Nov. 6.
To avoid musty smells, place a small stick across the teapot lid to let fresh air circulate. For milk on heating, rinse the pan with hot water first so the milk doesn’t stick.
Pierre Cardin, in a five week U S tour visiting Boston Washington Detroit Chicago Los Angeles Seattle Houston Atlanta St Louis and New York, says American women are big and expen sive noting fashion is visible in streets and show windows unlike Paris couture. He contrasts public display of American fashion with secretive Paris salons and remarks on American hats.
Marian Martin presents Printed Pattern 9184 Misses waist sizes 24 25 26 28 30 32. Ideal for school career suburbs. Size 28 requires 1 1/4 yards 54 inch fabric. Send 30 cents plus 5 cents postage for first class. Address: Marian Martin Pattern Dept The Tribune New York NY. Include name address zone size and style number.
The Chanuts Tribune notes Parisian women go bareheaded while Chicago women, especially the well dressed, wear hats. The piece highlights hats as essential to chic outfits and observes Americans grasp the hat as a key fashion item.
Mrs Larry Wilson hosted the Modern Mothers club meeting at 19 S Forest assisted by Mrs Paul Nelson. Mrs Stuart Hoofnagle led in Mrs Walter Poor’s absence. Roll call noted new director Adeline Fortney spoke on Rest Homes and the Old Age Program. Dessert was served to members and guests Mrs Fortney and Mrs Howard McNeill. Next hostess Mrs Chet Bailey at 305 S Western for November 6.
When approaching a girl for a dance ask Would you care to dance She may answer Certainly or Yes I would like to very much or remain silent with a nod and smile In crowds respect majority dining preferences to avoid unpopularity The bridegroom is the first to present his ring In entering a friend's home await your host to invite viewing the space
Judith Dodge is elected president of the Jolly Jayhawkers 4-H club with Kathleen Mundell as vice president Suzanne Mundell secretary treasurer Steve Olson reporter Jim Woodworth council member and David Mundell song leader. The group plans a square dance at Grant High School on November 14. The November meeting is moved to November 3.
James C Bucholz, 20, of Salina was killed when his car hit a train at a county road crossing east of Salina. Cause of the accident was not known.
The historic term Thespians for actors derives from Thespis who is regarded as the father of Greek tragic drama and credited with introducing acting on stage. This origin highlights the long tradition of stage performance and the naming of actors.
Mrs Leo Gottlieb of Topeka has been elected third district director of the Woman's Kansas Day club for 1959 60. She will assist in planning programs host the governor's reception and luncheon and replace Chanute's Mrs C Vincent McCune. The year centers on the theme First Ladies of Kansas with dolls to represent 35 former titleholders.
Roosevelt PTA meeting presided by Mrs. Bill Allen selects a portable screen for school picture shows. Second grade wins prize for highest parent attendance. program by second and third graders led by Mrs. H H Hollens. Refreshments for 45 adults and 25 children. November meeting date to be announced. Study Group with Mrs. J S Jones discusses Young Financer lesson. 10 members and five children attend.
The family night party scheduled for tonight at the Chanute Country Club has been cancelled. The report notes two place names in Newfoundland Brooklyn and Flatbush, illustrating local naming confusion.
Visit our new location in Clara's Hat Shop today to see a try before you buy demonstration of your beauty potential. 16 S. Lincoln.
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