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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1959
Page
3
Dear Ann answers two letters about young love and independence. An 18 year old woman in nurse training is advised to enjoy freedom rather than rush commitment, while a 21 year old heiress is urged to set limits on inheritance and wedding plans. The column ends with a father seeking solo vacation rights amid family strain.
A 1959 Chanute Tribune classified note offers transfer patterns for towel motifs, 6x8 inch color schemes, and mailing instructions. Includes pattern 7449 with six motifs and a color catalog push for Alice Brooks Needle Craft designs.
The Sloan family reunion in Humboldt gathered five of Eli and Ella Sloan’s six sons and their families on Sunday. Attendees included Wilburt Sloan of Humboldt Austin Sloan of Iola Ed W Sloan of Chanute Henry Sloan of Okmulgee and Leslie Sloan of Altoona along with grandchildren Cynthia and others from LaHarpe Fort Scott Iola and nearby towns. Frank Sloan of Artesia NM could not attend.
Scout Den 5 Pack 9 met Wednesday evening at Mrs. Warren Babcock's home at 611 N Steuben. Five cubs and den chief Timmy Mitchell attended a slumber party with a movie and outdoor breakfast afterward.
A reader calendar lists events for multiple churches including Grant Avenue Baptist First Methodist United Brethren Christ Church Zion Lutheran and First Baptist. Activities include missionary society meetings chancel choir prayer bands and various circle groups with times mainly afternoon and evening. Communities such as Grace Episcopal United Presbyterian and Royal Neighbors of America also host gatherings and a Thursday bridge club meets at 1 30 pm.
Mrs Jim Powell was honored at a Friday afternoon going away coffee hosted by Mrs Don Buckner at 907 S Highland. The Powells plan to move to Lawrence for post graduate work at the University of Kansas with Bill joining them. Coffee featured a lace table and bachelor buttons. guests included Merry Mothers club members.
Sylvia Wene, dubbed the first lady of bowling, rose from grocery clerk to record setting bowler. She travels about 100000 miles yearly giving exhibitions and lessons and has visited Hawaii Puerto Rico Newfoundland and every U.S. state except Alaska. She authored the Women's Bowling Guide detailing attire and stance for aspiring bowlers.
A Sunday basket dinner at Village Creek Community Center drew many local guests including Emma McDiffett and multiple Pearson Frey Vaughn and Kuhn families from Alta Vista Fredonia and Chanute. The gathering highlighted family ties as Mrs. McDiffett visits relatives and friends.
Dr. Campbell receives farewell at Highland Park picnic hosted by the Chanute district State Welfare Office. The physician from Sept 1 will join Larned State Hospital and work in geriatrics. Mrs Campbell moves Sept 1 to Larned as field representative.
Labor Day buffet dinner at the Country Club will run from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday. Call Mrs. Edna Sutterfield by Thursday to attend. Dinner plans are led by John Sherman Jr. and Lee Judy with co-chairs Joe Harris Fred Hiller R. D. Hamar and Dean Blackwood. Calling committee includes Carl Kelley and R. W. Lind among others.
Nancy Oyler and Terry Wilson are engaged. Nancy is Chanute High School 1959 graduate and Clark School of Business student. she is a Sub Delt alumna. Terry Wilson, Chanute High 1956 graduate, Chanute Junior College 1958, attended Kansas State University and works for the State Highway Department. No wedding date set.
L. P. Burris reaches age 90 with a family dinner at Maple Leaf in Wichita. Guests include daughter and family Jack Plankinton with John Bruce and Jane of St. Louis, another daughter and family Fred Gades Susan and Meg of Wichita, son Bruce Burris and wife, and Mrs. L. P. Burris.
The first birthday of Sandra Kay McCune was celebrated at a party hosted by her parents Dr. and Mrs. L. L. McCune at 906 West Main. Attendees included grandparents Vernon McCune and Harold Neptune, great grandparents Bert Endsley and E. B. Blakely, aunt and uncle B. J. Arnold, and her brother Mark McCune.
Mrs Everett Carter led a Homemakers meeting in Highland Park on Wednesday with five members and a child present. Plans for Family Night were discussed and refreshments of iced tea and cookies were served. The next meeting is scheduled for September 16 with Mrs Elmer Mathews.
There is no fixed engagement wait time with six months as a typical maximum. If longer, delay the engagement announcement until the wedding date is reasonably certain. For appetizers a cocktail party can feature nuts olives pretzels and cheese crackers or small sandwiches for a more elaborate option.
Salad style eggs with Hollandaise sauce used as filling. Six hard cooked eggs are halved and yolks mashed with four tablespoons of Hollandaise sauce, salt, white pepper and lemon juice. Chives and green pepper are folded in then spooned into whites and dusted with paprika for four servings.
State Sen. Don Hults proposed a one time five million dollar injection to fund upgrades at five state schools. He cited an expected treasury surplus of 15 to 18 million by July 1 1960 and warned against permanent drain while detailing projects at KU K state Pittsburg Fort Hays Emporia and K U.
Larry S. Wilson of First National Bank was among 366 officers from 28 states graduating from the University of Wisconsin School of Banking in Madison. The program spans three years with a two week summer session, and 2,983 students have now graduated since 1947. Earl Butz delivered the address. Mrs. Wilson attended.
A large delegation from Weir urged Marie Potter to rule on attaching Weir High School to the Miner natural school district. Petitions from both districts supported the attachment. Potter rejected the proposal and will announce reasons later this week.
Guy V. Hull retired yesterday after 39 years of service with Kansas Gas and arranged to conclude a long career in Cherryvale. The announcement notes his career spanned multiple decades with the utility and marks his departure from the company.
The following births were reported at Neosho Memorial Hospital: Deanna Jean Wooldridge, Aug 6, daughter of J. H. and Mrs. Wooldridge, 1322 8. Grant. Ted E Smith, Aug 3, son of Perry and Mrs. Smith, 712 N. Garfield. John William Reid, July 20, son of James and Mrs. Reid, 519 S. Highland. Jeffrey Jay Coykendall, Aug 6, Humboldt, son of Richard and Mrs. Coykendall. Joseph Edward Weiner, Aug 10, Humboldt, son of Joe P. and Mrs. Weiner. Brenda Louise Brock, Aug 11, daughter of Merrill B. and Mrs. Brock, 28 N. Evergreen.
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