This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1972
Page
3
Dear Ann Landers notes a waitress at a busy table faced with two men each claiming the check. She fears angering one or the other after offering to pay, having already tried placing the check between them. The letter asks for guidance on handling the situation fairly.
Past presidents of the American Legion Auxiliary gathered for a social evening at the Memorial Building. Canasta winners were Mmes Zulu Johnson Daisy Jordan John Ogleshee and Harold Miller. Hostess committee included Mmes Paul Wells Grace Chickadonz Edwin Griste and Leif Nelson. Guest Mrs A L Carter Berryville Ark formerly from Chanute.
A fireman details a buddy injured when a motorist ran over a hose and urges readers to follow fire safety rules. He emphasizes staying 300 feet behind, not aiding at scenes, not calling for minor fires, and to calmly report fires. He thanks Ann and her colleagues for their risks.
Readers share practical household advice ranging from securing perms with tissue turbans to remove drips, using a hairbrush to sweep rug hair, adding hook and eye closures to jackets, tagging nursery children for quick paging, and cooling hot cookie sheets with ice to speed up baking.
Mrs. R L Christie reported to Rebekah Lodge 158 in the Odd Fellows Hall the Kansas Assembly meeting in Dodge City. Her husband spoke for the Odd Fellows at the stage meeting. Rebekahs are invited to Blue Mound on Oct 27 and to join Nov 2 for friendship nights. Mrs Everett Irwin and Mrs Gyneth Hunter served refreshments.
Susan Simmons a 17 year old Neosho County 4-H member earned state honors for achievement in overall 4 H work for 1972. She is a freshman at Neos County Community Junior College and plans a veterinary career having led poultry and veterinary projects with multiple awards and a first place poultry judging team at the State Fair.
Duplicate Bridge Club at Tioga Hotel 7 15 p.m. Chorus rehearsal at St. Cecilia Music Club NCCJC music room 7 p.m. Builders Class First Presbyterian Church parlor 7 30 p.m. Fairfield Grange lunch 6 p.m. Past Matrons Club OES Mrs. Roy Gibson 217 W Main 7 30 p.m. Chanute Genealogy Society NCCIC library 7 30 p.m.
The Cosmos Study Club met at Mrs. Dean Geeding’s home to study Hong Kong. Mrs. Hattie Larson led the lesson with pictures of the city and countryside. Mrs. Geeding was elected vice president and Mrs. Paul Puckett served as secretary as ten members enjoyed refreshments.
Mrs. Howard Jester reviewed Sam Levinson’s Everything But Money for the Round Table Study Club at Mins Paschal Grimes home. She quoted Levinson on a childhood of eight siblings and family values. The group contributed to local funds and welcomed new members during an autumn refreshment period.
Outlook Study Club discussed crafts at the home of Mrs. Edwin Cathers 1002 S Larson. Mrs Nell Mann described three dimensional elevation and displayed craft samples. Ten members attended and voted to support a Halloween youth program.
National Campers and Hikers Association Safari Chapter spent the weekend at Lake McKinley near Parsons. 36 members from 18 units attended with celebrations for several members and a business session led by Salome Harmon. Neewollah campout set for Oct 28 29 at Squaw Creek North and Safari Campers plan to join the Comet Rally at Coffeyville Nov 11 12 instead of Hiattville. A special meeting on Nov 13 will elect officers.
Camp Hopper Chapter of the National Campers and Hikers Association spent the weekend at Wilson County State Park. A hobo stew slipper was served by the hosts. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Thompson and Mr. and Mrs. Dick Smith, vice president, Present were 23 members and 9 guests.
Mrs. Howard Wilson presented Syria, Jewel of the Desert, for the Modern Study Club at Mrs. Kenneth C. Keas home. She described Syria's ancient geography between the Nile and Tigris Euphrates regions, current borders, agriculture, population, Islam majority with minority Christians, free schools, and the Arabic language in medicine. The talk covered Syria under Ottoman and French mandates, independence in 1941, joining the United Arab Republic in 1958, and postwar troop withdrawals. Mrs. Robert Fisher and Mrs. Keas served dessert to 14 members.
The 20th wedding anniversary was marked by a surprise party for Mr. and Mrs. Fay Edwards at 1012 S. Grant on Sunday. The couple married October 15, 1947, at the Evangelical United Brethren Church parsonage by Rev. Vernie C. Buttermore. Attendants were Mrs. Anna Wahl and the late Ernest Wahl. Hostesses were Linda Edwards and Mrs Richard Groves. The refreshment table featured the wedding picture and two silver candles. Thirty five guests attended including their son Roger of Emporia and mothers Mrs. Blanche Woolery and Mrs. Mary Edwards, plus Mrs. Wahl.
The Chaincomers Welcome Wagon Club toured radio station KKOY as part of the October meeting. Before the tour Mrs Eva Steele was hostess to the club in Safari West community room.
Tunisia becomes an independent state in 1957 establishing a republic after years of colonial rule. The transition marks a major political shift with nation shaping leadership and governance.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.