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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1968
Page
3
The Fredonia Arts Council sponsors the annual Homecoming Art Show on Oct. 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Arts Council house north of the city. Entries are due by Oct. 9 at the Fredonia Chamber of Commerce.
A surprise 25th wedding anniversary party for Mr. and Mrs. Gene McMillen was held at their R.1 home Saturday evening. Sixty relatives and friends attended, including Ed McMillen and Christina of Fort Scott, John Stewart and Ricky of Kansas City, and Judy Kent McMillen and Alice McMillen. The couple married September 12, 1943.
Mr and Mrs Bert Bennett marked sixty years of marriage with a Monday anniversary. Pre anniversary dinner guests included Ira Beaman of Iola Genevieve Marrs and Freeda Gay.
Sharon Irene Van Meter and Robert Lee Robinson united in a double ring ceremony at the United Methodist church in Thayer. The event featured seven-branch candelabra, blue and white decorations, a lace gown, and a reception. The couple will reside at 806 1/2 S. Forest after a honeymoon to Bella Vista Village Arkansas.
On Wednesday Sept 19 various groups meet: United Presbyterian Women at 2 p.m. at the church. circles at Grant Avenue Baptist Church and First Baptist Church at 1:30 or 2 p.m.. Chanute Toastmasters at Orchid Buffet at 6:30. Foursquare EHU with William Phillips at Thayer 1:30. First Christian CWE study at 1:30. Rural Grange and Rural Homemakers at designated times. Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and Ladies Auxiliary at Carpenter’s Hall 7:30. Sweet Adelines 7:30. Isles Day Golf at Country Club 2:15. Friendly Neighbors at Erie 11 a.m. Details list leaders and addresses.
Cartoon letters discuss public appearance in curlers and the insult of looking sloppy. Advice covers building credit references for a young couple expecting a December baby, and concerns about passenger records for a sexually transmitted disease case.
Chanute Tribune daily newspaper masthead lists publisher Dwight McCreight editor Dwight Wallingford manager Wayne J. Smith advertising manager Mrs. R. D. Markham carrier supervisor Leon Dixon composing R. Fmn. Dorsey Osborn press stereo Fmn. Associated Press noted for local news and AP dispatches.
A short reader quiz lists five Bible questions from Jeremiah Matthew Ezra Acts and Psalms with answers indicating after four correct and three correct results. The passage reflects a Bible study segment and scoring feedback.
Albert D. Kerby, 46, of Junction City was killed in a two car crash one mile west of Junction City on U S 77 Monday. Glenn Brown and Mrs Vona Brown, both 40, of Abilene, were injured and treated at a Junction City hospital. Mrs Brown later was moved to a Salina hospital.
The Parley of past presidents met in the American Legion Auxiliary room last evening with hostesses Mrs. J Clyde Jones Mrs. Harold Miller Mrs. Harry Anderson and H M Bauer. A dessert table with hurricane candles and cock’s comb decor. Mrs. Jones led the business and new yearbooks were handed out. Mrs. Kenneth Cumings became a member and received a gift from Mrs. Jones. Canasta followed. winners were Mrs. Russell Davidson Mrs. John Hargrave Leif Nelson and Daisy Jordan.
Heloise advises moms to accept teen use of radios or TVs to stay productive. She shares tips on pocketing a transistor, folding laundry with music, and adjusting chores. The column notes she replies to readers when possible and welcomes mail forHints.
A partial note describes a humorous exchange about a pocket edition. The writer remarks on a playful misunderstanding and how a small publication can provoke amusement, hinting at shared cultural jokes and the light tone of the correspondence.
In Chanute, Margaret C. Wolf D.O. marked fifty years of osteopathic practice with her sister Mattie by her side. She recalls the 1919 flu era boosting demand, the shift from a Fidelity Bank office to 15 Santa Fe, and advances from antibiotics to new equipment. The American Osteopathic Association honored her with a long service certificate.
The Romine family reunion took place Sunday in Santa Fe Park with attendees from Chanute Wichita Independence Missouri Leawood California Garnett and Kansas City. Notable participants included Mr. and Mrs. Carl Olson Mr. and Mrs. Homer Romine and Mrs. Clara Brown among many relatives.
Humboldt news notes an open house in Kansas City on Sept 7 for Mrs James Stovall’s 80th birthday hosted by son Chester E Stovall and wife. Attendees included Kenneth and Charles Stovall and families from Seattle and Pasadena via long distance calls. Refreshments were served. she resides at 102 West Pecan where born.
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