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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1968

Page

3

Sterritt Sutton Vows in Alaska

Lt. Larry P. Sutton and Caro Lyn Sterritt united in marriage at Anchorage Alaska on August 30. Mrs. Sutton a Bradley University graduate with a master’s in Speech Therapy teaches in Anchorage. Lt. Sutton, son of Rev. and Mrs. Bert Sutton, is a Clover Stockton College graduate and Navy officer due to command USS APL-5 in October with a two year posting to Japan.

Larry P. Sutton Carolyn Sterritt Anchorage Alaska Sutton Bradley University Peoria Illinois Normal Bert Sutton W. Elm Clover Stockton College Canton U.S. Navy San Diego Calif Japan

Cub Scout Event Thursday Night at Central Park

Gene Shirk announces a School Night for Scouting at Central Park Community Building at 7 30 p m on Thursday. The program invites boys in grades 3 4 and 5 and requires parental accompaniment. Local packs will perform skits and cubmasters will provide orientation.

Central Park Gene Shirk Shirk

Senior Citizens Covered Dish Dinner and Meeting

Sixty one members and guests attended the covered dish dinner and meeting Friday at the Memorial building. Dr J R Hale pastor of the Grant Avenue Baptist church offered the invocation and spoke briefly. Mrs Myrtle Fletcher conducted the business meeting. Visitors were Mrs Viola Gilham and Mrs Edna Chapman. The next meeting will be Sept 27.

Memorial Building J. R. Hale Grant Avenue Baptist Church Myrtle Fletcher Viola Gilham Edna Chapman

Donna Small Plans January Wedding

Mrs. Phyllis Small announces the engagement of her daughter Donna Elaine Small to Doug Ricketts. Both are Chanute High School graduates. Donna attends University of Missouri Kansas City as a junior. Doug is an assistant golf pro at Milburn Country Club Overland Park. The wedding is planned for January.

Phyllis Small N. Forest Donna Elaine Doug Ricketts H. A. Ricketts S. Plummer Miss Small Chanute High School Neosho County Community Junior College University of Missouri Kansas City Ricketts Neosho County Community Milburn Country Club Overland Park

Mrs. Ervin Brune Presides for EHU Meeting

Mrs. Ervin Brune presided at the Peace and Progress EHU meeting held Thursday at 1703 S Evergreen, with a report on the unit’s summer project making lap robes and towel bibs for nursing home patients. Home makers Day is planned for Sept 24 in Central Park Community building. Oct 10 meeting with Mrs. Robert Perry.

Ervin Brune Peace and Progress Ehu C. E. Steinman S. Evergreen Robert Perry W. Main

Raccoons Do Not Breed Through the Nose Say Ann Landers

In a Q and A from 1967 Ann Landers dispels a myth about raccoon breeding noting they are mammals like other animals. The column also advises a Swampscott reader to send her son Paul to boarding school if desired, despite his father's opposition, predicting separation may benefit both.

Ann Landers Ann Sanderson S.R.C Paul Swampscott

Chanute Tribune masthead and staff credits

The Chanute Tribune lists publication details and staff roles for the Chanute Kansas newspaper including publisher editor and advertising chief. It notes AP membership and exclusive rights to local news and dispatches.

Chanute Tribune Chanute Kansas S. Highland Dwight McCreight Terry Murphy Eee Dwight Associated Press

The Bible Quiz: Can You Quote It

A short reader quiz by Lavina Ross Fowler presents biblical questions. It includes topics on purple dye in Phoenicia, a dream aiding Peter, Zechariah's vision, God speaking to Job, and a line about bringing nothing into the world with a prompt to check answers.

Lavina Ross Fowler Tyre Christaan Laura Lydia Zechariah God Job

Stiff Fight By Biafrans In Owerri Battle

Nigerian and Biafran forces wage heavy fighting around Owerri, one of the last major towns in rebel hands. Troops report stiff resistance from seasoned secessionists and high casualties on both sides as civilians flee toward Umuahia. Col. Adekunle said he would "drink tea in Owerri Sunday."

Lagos Nigeria Owerri Biafran Umuahia Benjamin Adekunle

Tribune Phone Contact Guidance

A brief notice instructs readers to call the Tribune phone number for reachability and provides an alternate dial option HE 1-3400 after p.m. for contact when the primary contact cannot be reached.

Tribune

Hohl Oehlert Vows Exchanged at Zion Church

Loretta Hohl and James A. Oehlert wed September 1 in a double ring ceremony at Zion Lutheran Church. Clergy Rev. R C Greene officiated. Parents are Mr and Mrs Lawrence Hohl Rushton and Mr and Mrs Arthur Oehlert Erie. The couple resides in Chanute. groom partners in Alert Construction Co.

Loretta Hohl James A. Oehlert Zion Lutheran Church R. C. Greene Lawrence Hohl Rushton Arthur Oehlert Erie Linda Holtzman Harry Oehlert Warren Vogts Robert Oehlert Chanute Alert Construction Co

Red Cross Seeks 300 Neosho Bags For Vietnam Service

Mrs. Fred C. Heinze is production chair of Neosho county Red Cross. The ditty bag program supports veterans and Vietnam servicemen at Christmas. A 300 bag quota aims to fill as many as possible by Oct. 15 with items like flashlights, pocket knives, writing paper, envelopes, soap dishes, and nail clippers. Cash or gifts are accepted at the Memorial Building Red Cross office.

Fred C. Heinze Neosho County American Red Cross Veterans Vietnam Heinze Red Cross

Merriam Circle Meets in Odd Fellows Hall

Merriam Circle gathered Friday night in Odd Fellows hall with 11 members and guest Etta Hanson. Bertha Jeffrey won the door prize. The group will meet next on October 11.

Merriam Circle Odd Fellows Hall Etta Hanson Bertha Jeffrey

Transplant Brings Heart and Lungs to Two Month Old

Debra Lynn Lee, two months old from Hafsmith near Houston, received the heart and lungs of a one day old donor at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital. Doctors led by Denton A. Cooley completed the transplant in 37 minutes with the recipient on a respirator. Donor died at 7:30 p.m. after congenital brain defects were noted.

Houston Tex Debra Lynn Lee Hafsmith St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital Robert D. Bloodwell Debra William Lee Denton A. Cooley Conroe Texas Children’s Hospital

No Tangled Nylons Dear Heloise

Heloise shares a tip for washing nylons together by lining them on the arm then removing as a single bundle to save drying space. Other readers offer quick fixes and safety ideas, including using a hair dryer cap to dry stockings and purse placement to deter theft.

P.S

Launcher Unveiled in South Vietnam a 12-tube Rocket System

U S Army revealed a captured 107mm Chinese made rocket launcher near Saigon. It could fire 12 tubes carrying 500 pounds of explosives per volley and was to be used against Saigon. Lt Colonel Tran Van Huyen led the capture with U S 9th Division and 46th Regiment forces. General Abrams and Admiral McCain observed the scene and warned of future use.

Tan AN Vietnam U.S Saigon South Vietnam U.S. 9Th Division 46Th Regiment 25Th Division Creighton W. Abrams Jr Pacific Adm John McCain Abrams Tran van Huyen

YWCA Meeting Presided by Mrs Larry Marple

Mrs Larry Marple presided at the YWCA meeting Friday at the school with hostesses Mrs Larry Marple and Mrs Mark Wing. Chrystine Nelson Becky Nelson Jana Rutherford and Nancy Carlson shared reports from the Y Teen Conference in Goodard. Mrs Bob Black presented the gold seal for 1968 and lessons on education were given by Mrs Mark Wing and Mrs Dale Nelson.

Larry Marple YWCA Mark Wing Goodard Chrystine Nelson Becky Nelson Jana Rutherford Nancy Carlson Bob Black Dale Nelson

Ralph Crapson's golden wedding open house

The Erie couple Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Crapson celebrate 50 years of marriage with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at their home. Edith Whitworth and Ralph Crapson wed Sept. 25, 1918 in Erie. Hosts are their children James Crapson Topeka and Leland Crapson Tarkie Mo. no gifts requested.

Ralph Crapson Erie Edith Whitworth

Jaycee Wives Tour Furniture Store

Jaycee Wives met Thursday at Koch Furniture Store for a tour and discussion on furniture styles led by Dale Fairchild. The business meeting followed at Mrs. Bob Jones’s home 721 S Lafayette. Resignations from Mrs. Ron Nicholson and Mrs. Rod Strohl were accepted. new officers named Mrs. Dean Denning president and Mrs. John Carder caller. New members Mrs. Woody Homan and Mrs. Scott Parish joined. Mrs. Nicholson co hosted with Mrs. Carder at 304 S Highland.

Jaycee Koch Furniture Dale Fairchild Bob Jones S. Laffayette Ron Nicholson Rod Strohl Dean Denning John Carder Woody Homan Scott Parish Nicholson

Rainbow EHU Hosts Meeting At Central Park Day

Rainbow EHU met with Mrs. Jay Klingensmith at 212 N Steuben Friday afternoon. Members shared places of interest seen and announced Homemakers Day at Central Park on September 24. Guests included Mrs. Dick Worley Mrs. John Clark and Lisa Parkins. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Earl Hunter at 1007 S Garfield.

Rainbow Ehu Jay Klingensmith N. Steuben Central Park Dick Worley Thailand John Clark Worley Lisa Parkins Earl Hunter S. Garfield

Weapons Lesson For Hobby Club

Mrs M W Gerken presented a weapons lesson for the Hobby Club at the home of Mrs Charles Rubew 1 E 8th. Six members attended and were served refreshments by the hostess.

M. W. Gerken Hobby Club Charles Rubew

Social Calendar highlights local group meetings this week

The list shows scheduled events across organizations in Chanute including Ladies Auxiliary to Patriarchs Militant, Rainbow for Girls, Chamber of Commerce Women’s Division lunch at Tioga Hotel, Wesleyan Service Guild, Christian Women’s Guild, Sweet Adelines, Chanute Textile Paint Club, Duplicate Bridge, Murray Hill PTA, and multiple church circles and clubs. Meetings run Tuesday to Wednesday with times from noon to evening, featuring dinners, prayers, cover ed dishes, and study sessions.

Patriarchs Militant Rainbow Masonic Temple Chamber of Commerce Tioga Hotel Wesleyan Service Guild Methodist Church Christian Women's Guild Sweet Adelines W. Elm Chanute Textile Paint Club North Malcolm Community Center Duplicate Bridge Club Home Savings Lounge Murray Hill Pta Grant Avenue Baptist Esther Circle Imelda Adelgren Modern Study Om Rhodes Cosmos Club North Shelterhouse United Presbyterian Grant Avenue Baptist Church Dorcas Esther Tiegreen N. Lafayette Hannah Vernon Youngly Ruth Signa Anderson S. Lafayette Chanute Orchid Buffet First Baptist Church Grace Hill Florence Slabeck Allen Marjorie Sharp Vv. G. Arthur Charline Bass Dale L. Sneeringer Charlotte Worley Percy Rown R. Il Foursquare Ehu William Phillips Thayer First Christian Church CWF T. H. Cronemeyer

Woodson 4-H Winners Sweep Blue Ribbons at Mid-America Fair

Woodson county 4-H members exhibited at the Mid-America Fair in Topeka sharing 47 local entries. Blue ribbons went to Cynthia Theobald for refrigerator cookies, Susan Cope for a school dress, Faith Solomon for a blouse, Susan Freeman for wool garment, Edward Fitzpatrick for brome seed, Joe Grisier for Irish potatoes, and more.

Yates Center Woodson County 4-H Topeka Cynthia Theobald Club Susan Cope Eager Beavers Faith Solomon MRE Susan Freeman Durand Edward Fitzpatrick Neosho Valley Roosters Joe Grisier

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sterritt-Sutton Donna Small Donna Elaine Small Drisdell Studio Mrs. Ervin Brune EHU Roy Wiles Brune Clem Greene Audit Bureau of Circulations Neosho Wilson Woodson Fred M Harris Port Harcourt Carolyn Hohl Arlene Hohl Neil Oehlert Red Cross Post S. Central Mr. and Mrs Heloise Helen Lillian Harrison Geraldine Nordby Launcher First Church OF God S. Forest Chanute C. Ray Martin Atlanta Texas Minnie Thompson Church of the Brotherhood KGGF Coffeyville Ralph Crapsons Jaycee Wives Tour Furniture Store Mrs. Klingensmith H'ers Mary Lee Edwards County Extension Home American School Dept P. D. Box Lola Actieones Metane Wome Stuty Conan QUILT Weddinghamstown Taktows Royal Heritage Yarn Sale Bacilla Orr Sale
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