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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1956

Page

3

Cwf Meets In Church At Christian Fellowship

Mrs. P H Taylor presided as president of the Christian Women’s Fellowship in the Christian church Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Glenn Defebaugh led songs with Mrs Charles Chauncy at the piano. Sept 20 proclaimed as the shipping date for warm clothing to overseas posts.

P. H. Taylor Christian Women's Fellowship In the Christian Church Glenn Defebaugh Charles Chauncey Ted Cronemeyer CWF Glen Dormois Mmes Robin Cobble Carl Kelley Charles Ballou

Lesson on Floors For Tioga Unit

A Tioga Unit lesson on Floor Coverings and Their Care was given Thursday afternoon in the country home of Mrs Gordon Barker. Edward Caldwell presented samples and data on covering types and offered care advice to the group led by Mrs Charles Berthot and Mrs Lester Welch.

Charles Berthot Lester Welch Tioga Unit Gordon Barker Edward Caldwell

Smart New Crochet Jacket Pattern 7082

Alice Brooks offers a crochet jacket pattern for children in sizes 4 6 8 10 12 14. Includes simple stitch directions and uses sport yarn. Price 25 cents with 5 cents extra for first class mailing. Send name address and pattern number to The Chanute Tribune Arts Dept New York.

Alice Brooks Chanute Tribune Household Arts Dept P.O Old Chelsea Station New York N.Y

County fair unit reports progress and October bake sale

Mrs. Charles Henshall, president, reported on the unit's county fair booth. Mrs. J. S. Sterner joined as a new member. The unit will hold an October baked sale featuring various breads. Mrs. Larry Wilson acted as assistant hostess to 13 members present.

Charles Henshall J. S. Sterner Larry Wilson

Cherokee County wins at Kansas Free Fair booth competition

Cherokee County home demonstration unit members took first in home economics extension booths at the Kansas Free Fair. Anderson County placed second Neosho County third Miami County fourth Riley County fifth. The Neosho booth promoted reading and lighting improvements for 580 county women with posters and guidance.

Cherokee County Anderson County Neosho County Miami County Riley County

Shower and Reception for Jerry Mitchells in Topeka

A blue and white themed shower and reception honored Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mitchell at High Prairie church on September 9. Mrs. Mitchell, former Pat Marple, wed Aug. 1 in Topeka. Muriel Campbell sang with Elsie Chapman on piano. Cake by Mrs. Otho York served with punch. Scarlett Wing poured. Marilyn Chapman oversaw the guest book. Marilyn Nelson and Linda Blansecet organized the gift table. The couple reside at 1426 Harrison Topeka.

Jerry Mitchell High Prairie Church

Mrs McLaren Hosts IC Guild of EUB Meeting

The IC Guild of the EUB church met at 202 S Allen hosted by Mrs Alva McLaren. President Mrs L O Funk led devotions and recreation. Members and guest Mrs Ernest Salzman attended with winners Mrs John Roih and Mrs Lyle Clark in baby picture identification.

IC Guild EUB Alva McLaren S. Allen L. 0. Funk Harry Dill John Roih Lyle Clark Paul Life McLaren Ernest Salzman Harold LaRue Lloyd Kimble

Social Calendar for Tuesday September 18 1956

Order of Rainbow for Girls meets at Masonic Temple at 7 p.m with installation of officers. Lioness Club event at 7:30 p.m. Lincoln PTA reception for teachers and parents at Lincoln School at 7:50 p.m. Womens Golf Assoc at the Country Club with sessions at 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. CWF Guild hosted by Mrs. Alex Mih at 7:50 p.m. LAPM Patriarch Militant gathers at Odd Fellows Hall at 7 p.m. LA to BRT meets at Odd Fellows Hall for covered dish dinner at 12:30 p.m.

Order of Rainbow Masonic Temple P.m. Lioness Club Carl W. Kelley Lincoln Pta Lincoln School Womens Golf Assoc CWF Guild Alex Mih

Step-In Classic by Marian Martin Ideal Daytime Dress

Pattern 9327 offers a neat smart daytime dress with a step-in bodice and a gored skirt. Three sleeve versions suit all weather. sizes 12 through 42 available with required fabric quantities for size 16 and 39 inch fabric.

Marian Martin

Pattern Request Instructions for Marian Martin Dept

A reader is asked to send thirty five cents plus five cents per pattern for 1st class mailing. Mail to Marian Martin care of The Chicago Tribune Pattern Dept. Include name address zone size and style number printed plainly.

Marian Martin Che Aute Tribune 18Th St New York N.Y

Play Day Plans and Cookery Lesson Noted

Mrs J H Alford presided as plans were set for Play Day on September 25. A recreation game crowned Mrs Robert Johnson winner, and 12 members enjoyed refreshments. The next meeting features a noon luncheon on October 5 with Mrs Ernest King teaching Outdoor Cookery.

J. H. Alford Robert Johnson Ernest King

Hobo Party Hosts Beta Delta Chapter Event

The Hobo party and wiener roast, a rush event by Beta Delta Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha, occurred Thursday at Santa Fe Park. Ten members and two guests attended, with a model meeting planned for September 20 at Mrs. Tommy Andersons home, 515 E. 6th, at 8 p.m.

Beta Delta Chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha Santa Fe Park Raymond Tripp Jack Willis Tommy Anderson

Ladies Auxiliary Meeting at Barker Home

The Ladies Auxiliary to ORC met Friday afternoon in Mrs. G. E. Barker’s home at 1413 S. Central. Mrs. C. H. Bates, president, conducted the business. The afternoon was spent informally with refreshments served by the hostess.

ORC and! B G. E. Barker S. Central C. H. Bates

Thurstin Hosts Next Meeting At South Street Home

Mrs H A Thurstin of 616 S Steuben will host the upcoming meeting featuring home made ice cream and cake.

H. A. Thurstin S. Steuben

Cottage Grove Ladies Aid Meeting Report

The Cottage Grove Ladies Aid met Friday at Mrs. George Wright’s home 721 S Garfield for an all day session. A noon covered dish dinner followed. President Mrs Ralph Debler led the business meeting and members spent remaining time embroidering tea towels for the hostess. Twelve members one child and visitor Mrs Bert Hargrove attended. Next gathering will be with Mrs Everett Booe.

Cottage Grove Ladies Aid George Wright S. Garfield Ralph Debler Bert Hargrove Everett Booe

Miriam Circle Hosts Gift to Rebekah Lodge at Odd Fellows Hall

Miriam Circle at 805 West 14th hosted a Friday gathering presenting a money gift to Rebekah Lodge to furnish a lounging room in Odd Fellows Hall. Roll call was Vacations with 14 members responding. Mrs. Ethel Cox led devotions and Mrs. Phillips, assisted by Mrs. Ralph Burghart, served the group.

William Phillips W. 14Th Miriam Circle Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Ethel Cox Phillips Ralph Burghart T. L

Cleaning tips for hats coats and fabrics

A straw hat cleaner uses a thick paste of corn meal oxalic acid and water rubbed into the straw then dried and brushed. For moths keep coats aired with a small window light to prevent mustiness. Fly paper residue can be removed from garments and furniture by washing with lukewarm water.

Engager hostess meeting notice at 8 p.m.

The note mentions a meeting to be conveyed by newspaper or word of mouth on October 12 at 8 p.m. It discusses entering closed business doors and whether to knock, clarifying that private doors require invitation and offices are public. It also answers croquette etiquette with fork guidance.

Baker Washington

Modern Etiquette on Engagement Announcements

The article notes that while many announce engagements with a dinner or entertainment, such events are not absolutely required. It discusses acceptable alternatives and emphasizes courteous, thoughtful communication suitable to the couple and guests.

Errors in a Short English Quiz

A quick English quiz asks about wording clarity spelling and definitions. It queries why a sentence is awkward, the correct pronunciation of inopportune, which word is misspelled among Imaginary iliterate idolatrous itinerant, the meaning of vindictive, and what starts a word beginning.

Chanute Tribune Pq. 3 Highlights From September 17 1956

The Chanute Tribune on page 3 for Monday September 17 1956 reports local news briefs and community updates. Included are short notices about municipal matters and upcoming events for Chanute and neighboring areas.

The Chanute Tribune

Ambiguity in Pronunciation and Spelling Clues

The text lists guidance on pronunciation and spelling for terms such as overbearing and vindictive. It notes correct data usage, how to pronounce the final syllable of certain words, and describes attitudes like dispositional revenge and a dictatorial tone.

Youth Drowns in Solomon River Near Minneapolis Dam

Albert Lee Henderson, 14, drowned while swimming in the Solomon River above the Minneapolis Dam Saturday. His body was recovered.

Minneapolis Kas Albert Lee Henderson Solomon River Minneapolis Dam

Mrs Tunnell Hosts Four Square Unit Meeting

Mrs R O Bark led an Outdoor Cookery lesson for the Four Square HD Unit with Mrs Roy Tunnell hosting Friday morning. Mrs Eldon Knight assisted. Twelve members and one guest attended. Play Day is set for Sept 25 at Central Park. Next gathering Oct 12 at Mrs Bark’s home.

R. O. Bark Four Square HD Roy Tunnell

Harmony Unit Meeting Reports Egypt Paper

The Harmony HD Unit met Friday afternoon at Mrs. Claude Camp and Mrs. Rolla Rush hosted at the former’s country home. A paper on Egypt was presented by the group, with Mrs. Guy Braden and Mrs. Gerald Roberts serving as hostesses.

Claude Camp Rolla Rush Harmony HD Guy Braden Gerald Roberts Egypt

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