Steeves Family Annual Reunion Recalls 1869 Homesteaders
Descendants of Robert and Malinda Steeves who settled in Wilson County in 1869 gathered for their yearly reunion in the Home Savings lounge. A noon basket dinner, photos, and socializing followed, with many members from Chanute and nearby towns attending. The oldest attendee was Marion Cooper. the youngest were the Fraser twins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Malinda Steeves
Wilson County
Home Savings Building
Robert Fraser
Tulsa
Okla
Charles Fraser
Belton
Minnie Sherman
Kansas City
Clarence Steeves
McPherson
John Cottingham
Newton
Vern Hasty
Neodesha
Charley Payne
Karen
Miss Johns
Thayer
Eva Fraser
Arch Newland
Virgil Gamble
Altoona
Ervin Steeves
Cora Martin
Chanute
Marion Cooper
Ross Cooper
Myrta Payne
Alta Allen
Hazel Steeves
Harry Steeves, Jr
Harry Steeves
Sharon Steeves
Roy Nelson
Walther League Meeting Report
Zion Luther Walther League meets with 19 members and two guests. President Tom Gerken presides as Bill Hasty reports on a trip and leads the devotional. Joanna Eskridge handles the lesson. Plans are made for league projects and social events. Next meeting set for Oct. 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Lutheran Walther League
Tom Gerken
Bill Hasty
Joanna Eskridge
Local Social Calendar Highlights Activities and Meetings
Thursday September 5 1963 community events list includes IOOF Neighbors of America and Missionary Prayer Band gatherings at Bible Baptist and First Church of God. Grange meetings at Rural School and Bridge Club at 1 30 PM to 2 30 PM with Mrs Arch Alien and Mrs Joe Adams hosting in central area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neighbors of America
Bible Baptist Church
Fellowship Hall
Grange Meeting
Rurel School
Royal Neighbors of America
W.M.S. of the First Church of God
Joe Adams
Missionary Prayer
Bicie Baptist Church
Arch Alien
Central
Victory Unit Meeting At Mrs Hy dorn Home
The Victory HD unit met Tuesday afternoon with nine members and one guest, Mrs. Ivan Lock. Roll call was answered by first day of school memories and Mrs. Homer Waggoner gave the family life lesson. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Waggoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory HD Unit
Rolla Hydorn
R. 2
Ivan Lock
Homer Waggoner
Waggoner
In Nuptials of Knifley and Lightfoot in Los Angeles
Joan Knifley daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilmer Dean Knifley of Los Angeles married George James Lightfoot son of Mr and Mrs George Lightfoot at Westchester Christian church Los Angeles on August 25 Rev Thomas Gibbs officiated Bride wore peau de soie Belgian lace gown with veil crown and carried white orchids and lilies of the valley They honeymooned in Mexico City and will reside at 532 West Queen Inglewood Calif Groom is a first lieutenant in the Air Force Reserves and works for Cosmodyne Corp in Hawthorne California Both families attended the ceremony with out of town guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Knifley
Wilmer Dean Knifley
Los Angeles
George James Lightfoot
George Lightfoot
S. Plummer
Westchester Christian Church
Thomas Gibbs
Mexico City
University of California, Los Angeles
League For Crippled Children
University of Kansas
Air Force Reserves
Cosmodyne Corporation
Hawthorne
Calif
W. Queen
Inglewood
Don Porter, Jr
Glendale
Chanute
Kathleen Wiltse Engaged to Rodney Folger of Altoona
Mr and Mrs Gordon Wiltse of Altoona announce the engagement of their daughter Kathleen to Rodney Folger son of Mr and Mrs Carroll Folger of Altoona Folger is a Midway High School graduate class of 1961 and attended Pittsburg State College trade school last year He is employed in Fredonia Kathleen is a Midway High School graduate class of 1963 and attended Kansas State College of Pittsburg last year
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Wiltse
Altoona
Kathleen
Rodney Folger
Carroll Folger
Miss Wiltse
Midway High School
Kansas State College of Pittsburg
Folger
Pittsburg State College
Fredonia
Elaine Gustafson and Clifford Olson Are Married
Elaine Gustafson and Clifford Olson wed at Friends Home Lutheran Church Savonburg on Sept 1 at 3 p.m. officiated by Rev. Bertil Gustafson with family present. The bride wore a beige suit and orchid. reception followed at the parsonage with guests listed including Olson family members and local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elaine Gustafson
Clifford Olson
Savonburg
Friends Home Lutheran Church
Bertil Gustafson
Joyce
Janice Southerland
Larry Olson
Gluck
Grieg
Stephen Olson
Jesus
Bach
Dunlan
ESA Meeting In Klingner Home
Beta Delta Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha met at the sponsor Mrs. Oliver Klingner’s home for the first business meeting of the year. Mrs. Robert Hembree presided. October 13 was set for a tea honoring state officers and a tour of the Institute of Logopedics in Wichita. A moment of reverence was observed for former president Mrs. Ed Thompson, killed in a traffic accident north of Paola last Wednesday.
LAPM Meeting Report from IOOF Hall
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Patriarchs Militant met Tuesday evening in IOOF hall with Belle Milby presiding. Mrs. Ernest Biggs of Fort Scott led the inspection and a donation was given to the eye bank. Refreshments were served by Miss Milby and Mrs. Elsie Stierwalt. attendees came from Fort Scott Iola Humboldt and Chanute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patriarchs
Ioof Hall
Belle Milby
Ernest Biggs
Fort Scott
Eye Bank
Miss Milby
Elsie Stierwalt
Iola
Humboldt
Chanute
WWI Barracks and Auxiliary Meet for Covered Dish Dinner
The Word War I Barracks and Auxiliary joined for a covered dish dinner at the Memorial Building. Attendance reached 110 with Mrs. George Paine chairing the auxiliary meeting. Mrs. Ross Miller sought material for carpet rags. District president will attend next meeting. 22 members attended the Parsons district convention. Reports were given by Mrs. H J Rauhoff, Mrs. J C Rensing, and Mrs. J H Alford. Rauhoff and Mrs. J E Vance named chairmen of the next committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Building
George Paine
Ross ‘Miller
Parsons
H. J. Rauhoff
J. C. Rensing
J. H. Alford
Rauhoff
J. E. Vance
Dear Ann Landers Advice Column Mixes Marriage And Meals
A Chanute Tribune reader questions Ann Landers about cooking for a spouse and living arrangements near UCLA. The column covers homemade meals for five dollars a week, a garage mechanic husband’s hands, a mother-in-law’s health, and guidance on handling unpleasant facts with children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
Reno
Birthday Dinner Honors W. E. Brookshire in Santa Fe Park
W. E. Brookshire was feted at a birthday dinner hosted in Santa Fe Park on Sunday. The event featured birthday cakes baked by his daughters Mrs Elvin Sample and Mrs Homer LaRue, with attendees including family members and relatives from Modesto California and local households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Brookshire
Santa Fe Park
Elvin Sample
Homer LaRue
Sample
Modesto
Calif
E. E. Brookshire
Nancy Kinny
Marion Bailey
Duane Moyer
Johnnie LaRue
Morehead Homecoming Draws 80 Attendees at Logan Park
The Morehead annual homecoming at Logan Park Cherryvale featured a noon basket dinner. Eighty attendees registered. Truman Fogleman reelected president, C C Smith secretary treasurer, and Eva Pownall read. Henry Lewis became vice president. Prizes awarded for oldest and youngest attendee, longest-married couple, largest family, and greatest travel distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morehead
Logan Park
Cherryvale
Truman Fogleman
C. C. Smith
Eva Pownall
Fogleman
Smith
Henry Lewis
Mattie Ellis
Carol Lyn Burns
Caney
F. C. Plumley
Clifton Graff
Parsons
Sam Duck
Ralph Phebus
Con Cord
Calif
Miss Kansas Faces Judging In Miss America Swim Suit
Karen Raye Schwartz Miss Kansas and 19-year-old Friends University junior prepares for three formal judging sessions in Atlantic City tonight. A win in the swim suit division would earn a trophy and at least a $1,000 scholarship. even without the trophy she can accumulate valuable points. She rode in the Miss America beauty parade along the boardwalk wearing an electric blue sequined sheath gown with a blue stole for wind protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends University
Miss Schwartz
Miss Kakeland
Wichita
SBA Representative to Visit Chanute for Sept. 10 Consultation
William V. Turner of the SBA Kansas City regional office will be in Chanute on September 10 for public consultation. He will meet at the state employment building at 119 N. Grant from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. no appointment needed. This caps a three month visiting series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William V. Turner
Small Business Administration
Kansas City
Chanute
Federal Agency
State Employment
N. Grant
SBA
Kayette Board Holds Its First Official Meeting
The Kayette Board conducted its inaugural official meeting on Saturday at an unspecified location, laying groundwork for its operations and future agenda.
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Kayette Board
Chanute Tribune Briefs Sept 4 1963 Page 3
Local page 3 item notes events in Chanute Kansas with brief summaries of community notices and activities. Details include residents and organizations involved in calendar items and upcoming events.
Vilas Bethel church hosts women group meeting
The Vilas Home Builders HD unit met at Vilas Bethel church with Mrs. Dwight Olson and Mrs. Jim Bently as hostesses. Mrs. Milo Meyers presided. lesson on Influence of School Church and Community on Adolescents was given by Mrs. Galen Thorsell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vilas
Vilas Home Builders HD Unit
Vilas Bethel Church
Dwight Olson
Jim Bently
Milo Meyers
Galen Thorsell
Robert Olson
Charles Reedes
Bently
Olson
Meyers
Harold Olson
Reedes
Kayette Club Meeting At Royster Junior High
Coleen Ruble, president, and Lois Slater report on Kayette camp at Rock Springs near Junction City. Six members attended with sponsor Denise Akins. The group plans a get acquainted party, a membership drive, and a program meeting for the next two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royster Junior High
Coleen Ruble
Lois Slater
Rock Springs
Junction City
Denise Akins
Also Mentioned on This Page
Steeves Family
Walther
Dial Tribune
W. Main
G. J. Lightfoot
Kathleen Wiltse
Eldon Sutherland
David Gustafson
Gustafson
Savenburg
Eldon Southerland
Janice
Herbert Johnson
Manhattan
Anton Johnson
Ruby Johnson
Clay Center
Carl Abbott
Greensburg
Cleon Abbott
Gail
Ashland
Burlington
N. J
Eric
ESA
Klingner Home
Chamber OF Commerce
The
Black Hills
Christus
Passion Play
Wwi
Toots
Sunny
UCLA
Campus
Richard
Chanute Tribune
Kansas
Atlantic City
Raye Schwartz
West Main
South Santa FE
Kayette
Earlton
Women's Society of World Service
EUB
Hershel Straw
Alva McLaren
R. V. Fickel
Mary Walker
Jack Mathis
Zenia Osborn
Dale Rice
Estes Cottle
New Fall
Merle Norman Cosmetics
Clara
Lincoln
Quality Hill
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