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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1956

Page

3

Williamson Strunk Nuptials Recited In Christchurch

Miss Williamson daughter of Virginia Mathews Fontana Calif and Wendell Dean Strunk son of A P Strunk Humboldt were wed in a double ring ceremony at United Brethren Christchurch officiated by Rev O F Simon. Attendants were Melvin Billbe Wichita and Harold Goyette Elsmore. The couple will live in Humboldt after a Ozark wedding trip.

Wendely- Dean Strunk Marlene Williamson Humboldt United Brethren Christchurch Virginia Mathews Montana Calif R. E. Williamson N. Central Drisdell Virginia’ Mathews Fontana Williamson Wendell Dean Strunk A. P. Strunk O. F. Simon Melvin Billbe Wichita Harold Goyette Elsmore Billbe Mrs. Strunk Ozark Strunk

Social calendar events listed for Wednesday September 1956

The notice lists multiple meetings and gatherings across various organizations. Entries include Sunflower Chapter OES at the Masonic Temple honoring Rob Morris, CWF at the Christian church, BPW Club dinner at Tioga Hotel, Esther Group WSPS at EUB church, St. Margaret's Grace Episcopal Sawyer Hall, St. Mary’s Grace Episcopal, WSCS First Methodist circles led by Mary and Martha, and many individual hostesses with addresses and start times around 2 p.m. and 9:15 a.m.

Sunflower Chapter Masonic Temple Rob Morris P.m. Cwf Christian Church Tioga Hotel News Service Committee Esther Group WSWS Eub Church St. Margaret's Grace Episcopal Church Sawyer Hall St. Mary's Gordon Barker

Ten Couples Play Duplicate Bridge at Tioga Hotel

Ten couples played duplicate bridge at the Tioga Hotel last night. Above average scorers included Mrs Frank Jones and Mrs Elva Stone with 43, Dan Forbes Neode sha and Bob Ward with 41, Mrs Howard Wilson and Mrs Bill Peters with 38, and Mrs Bob Allen and Lee Judy with 38. The club meets next Monday at 7 30 PM at the Tioga Hotel.

Tioga Hotel Frank Jones Elva Stone Dan Forbes Neodesha Bob Ward Howard Wilson Bill Peters Bob Allen Lee Judy

Weekend visitors gather from VanWinkles and friends

Visitors over the weekend included Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Webb and family and Mr. and Mrs. Orville VanWinkle and family. Also appearing were Mr. and Mrs. Hubert VanWinkle of Green Forest Arkansas and Mr. and Mrs. Arlyn VanWinkle and son of Independence. George Grayson and children Christy Georgian and Joe Allen of Pampa Texas joined Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Riddles, Larry Chaney, and Mr. and Mrs. T H Marshall at 202 S Wilson, 1112 S Fayette, and 200 S Highland.

Kenneth Webb Orville VanWinkle Hubert VanWinkle Green Forest Ark Arlyn VanWinkle Independence George Grayson Christy Georgian Joe Allen Pampa Tex Stanley Riddles S. Wilson Larry Chaney

Holmes Family Reunion Near Leanna Held at George Alford Farm

The Holmes family reunion gathered at the George Alford farm near Leanna in Savonburg for a Sunday picnic with a noon basket dinner. Officers chosen for the year include Verle E. Nelson president and John Holmes vice president, while Lawrence Wittsell became permanent historian. Memorial poems and songs were read and sung, prizes awarded for oldest descendant Vivian Johnson and youngest Marilynn Spurgeon, with attendees listed as Howard Brown and family, Winfred Spurgeon and children, John Holmes, Edd Wittsell and family, and Lawrence Wittsell's family.

Savonburg George Alford Leanna Holmes Verle E. Nelson John Holmes Iona Wittsell Eillen Brown Lawrence Wittsell Gladys Nelson Mona Holmes Mabel Johnson Jesus Ethan Holmes Vivian Johnson Marilynn Spurgeon Howard Brown Grandview Winfred Spurgeon Smithville Elsmore Mmes Edd Witts

Schomers Observe 41st Anniversary

Mr and Mrs A T Schommer R Erie observed their 41st wedding anniversary with a dinner in their home Saturday. Present were their three children and families from Chanute E J Schommer and Andrea J D Laurie Brenda and Alice Lou Walter Lacey and Sharon. The pink frosted wedding cake decorated with white gardenias was baked by Mrs E J Schommer.

A. T. Schommer R. Erie E. J. Schommer Andrea J. D. Laurie Brenda Alice Lou Walter Lacey Sharon Chanute

Pattern Add 5 Cents More for First Class Mailing

The notice instructs sending thirty five cents plus 5 cents for each pattern for first class mailing. Mail to Marian Martin care of The Chapute Tribune Pattern Dept. 252 West 1st St New York 11 NY. Include NAMF ADDRESS ZONE SIZE and STYLE NUMBER on the print sheet.

Marian Martin Chapute Tribune West New York N.Y Chanute Tribune Household Arts Dept P.O Old Chelsea Station N. N.Y

Covered Dish Luncheon by Santa Fe Women

Santa Fe Women's Federation opened the fall season with a 1 o'clock covered dish luncheon at the clubrooms station. The program chairmen led a business meeting, welcomed new member Mrs. W. R. Stauffer, and voted to donate to the Kansas Children's Service League. Attendees included 26 members and guest Mrs. A. D. Eggleston.

Santa Fe Women's Federation Gene Leabo Roy Chapple Elsie Cunningham W. R.stauffer Kansas Children’s Service League A. D. Eg

Greg Berg Honored On Sixth Birthday

Greg Berg celebrated his sixth birthday Friday afternoon at his parents home 210 N. Franklin. Guests included Susan Allen Glenice Allen Sandra Richman Sally Embry Jerry Peak Nancy Peak Connie Brunetti Jim Stevens Linda Stevens David Brinkman and the honoree was aided by his aunt Mrs Eben Claus. Hats favor boxes candy and toys were given to each guest.

Greg Berg Ralph Berg N. Franklin Susan and Glenice Allen Sandra Richman Sally Embry Jerry Nancy Peak Connie Brunetti Jimmy Linda Stevens David Brinkman

Mary Martha Guild Meets at Presbyterian Church

The Mary Martha Guild gathered Monday evening in the church basement for a 6:30 dinner session with Mrs. Mabel Hudson presiding. Mrs. George C. Crockatt led devotions from Ephesians, and Mrs. Pearl Peyton presented the Thailand lesson.

Mary Martha Guild Presbyterian Church Mabel Hudson George C. Crockatt Pearl Peyton Thailand

Etiquette notes on chivalry and mourning

A Q and A discusses when a man should precede a woman in social settings such as dangerous crowds and exiting a vehicle. It also covers widow mourning norms noting that deep mourning is rare nowadays and a touch of white with dark attire is acceptable, with about a year as the usual period.

How Can I Prevent Sausages From Shrinking

Practical tips include roiling sausages for about eight minutes before frying and rolling them in flour to prevent breaking. Lavender oil on a rag around the table keeps flies away, while kerosene oil on screens deters them. Lemon juice eases insect bites irritation. Warm water washing and castor oil or glycerine soften stiff shoes after rain.

Taxes rise slightly in Cherryvale and county races noted

Southeast Kansas reports a higher city tax rate this year at 66.813 per thousand with all levies for state, county schools and city. Labette GOP spends 44.86 in the primary, Democrats 10.14. Bourbon Democrats back Leo Bolton for district chair in Fort Scott with district meeting at Paola. Fort Scott Legion backs stiffer penalties for deadly traffic violations ahead of the state convention.

Cherryvale Viola Gimm Oswego Labette County Republican Central Committee Louis Baker GOP Fort Scott Kas Bourbon County Newell A. George Leo W. Bolton Paola Bolton Kas.p

Heart Attack Fatal To Archbishop O'Hara in Milan

Archbishop Edwin V. O'Hara of Kansas City died in Milan Italy at the Palace Hotel from a heart attack. He was 75 and had travelled to Italy for an international liturgical conference. He was known for active social work and church leadership.

Kansas City Edwin V. O'Hara Kansas City Catholic Milan Italy Palace Hotel

Archbishop O'Hara Travels to Assisi for International Meeting

An announcement from Archbishop O'Hara states he flew from New York to Paris on September 7 en route to Assisi, Italy, for an international gathering. He is joined by Msgr. Thomas J. Crowell, pastor of St. Mary's Church, who was with him at the time of death.

Legislation Lonesboro Minn Great Falls Mont Joseph M. Marling O'Hara New York Paris Assisi Italy Msgr Thomas J. Crowell St. Mary’s Church

Chanute Golfers Sweep Fredonia Invitational Flights

Chanute golfers dominated the Fredonia invitational with all six players finishing in top spots. Wally Powell shot 71 to win the championship, Cole Leverenz took a flight with 79, and Dr. E. Q. Morris was one stroke behind. Dr. R. V. Cartwright posted 85 for fourth, Lyle Holman 77 won second in A flight, and Jay Tabor tied for fourth with 81 among about 80 players.

Chanute Wally Powell Cole Leverenz E. Q. Morris R. V. Cartwright Lyle Holman Jay Tabor

Beer as medicine for heart patients from Stockholm doctor

Dr Bertil Josephson of St Erika Hospital Sweden told an audience at the International Congress of Clinical Chemistry that beer helps heart disease patients remove excess water and salt and lifts their spirits. He cautioned it does not cure the underlying condition.

New York Bertil Josephson Josephson St. Erika Hospital Stockholm

Two Free Patterns From Alice Brooks Needlecraft Book

Readers can obtain the ALICE BROOKS Needlecraft book featuring two free patterns printed for personal and home use. The ad promises dozens of other designs available by order and asks readers to send 25 cents for a copy of the book.

Alice Brooks

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Miss Williamson Wendell Jantzen Elaine E. Main Schomers Santa Fe Gleston Kansas Faye Curtis W. Main Patricia Scott Orson and Dynel the Shorty Mouton Brown Fredonia Lasater School OF Dance Dance With Robert H. Hosack General Electric Paul Harris Charles Mussulman
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