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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1966
Page
3
Reader asks how live weight compares to dressed weight to judge value. Heloise suggests weighing, calculating price per pound for live and dressed meat, and testing fat and bone costs by trimming. Other tips include cleaning narrow vent slots with a percolator brush and DIY hints for pets and kids.
O L Martindale of Cherryvale Kansas has a 51 gallon collection of marbles totaling about 42 000 with pieces from Rhode Island Alaska eight foreign countries and two rooms filled with shelves He has collected for over 20 years and often buys marbles at auctions sometimes from Sweden and Germany while friends bring back finds from travels He and his wife have four children helping build the displays with a daughter even sewing 48 marbles into a Christmas shirt pocket
At the New Mexico state fair in Albuquerque the Zuni Indians performed the rainbow dance on day two of the 11 day event. The ritual was believed to summon a rainbow to end the rain and the weather turned bright and clear afterward.
The Chanute Tribune presents its publication details including publisher Dwight Wallingford news editor John Hovorka and staff roles. It also lists subscription rates for in and out of trade territory and Chanute boxholder and carrier options.
Gemini 11 commander Richard Gordon and Neil Armstrong will undertake a 10 nation goodwill mission to Latin America as President Johnson announces. Gordon’s Gemini 8 crewmate Charles P. Conrad and their wives join a White House dinner honoring West German Chancellor Ludwig Erhard.
In Dallas the Disciples of Christ seek to vote on becoming an official church for the fifth time in 118 years. If approved a year will be set to work out details with a confirming vote planned for 1967 in St Louis. About 15000 delegates and ministers expected for the convention.
The Women's Committee of the Chamber of Commerce held a noon luncheon Tuesday at the Tioga Hotel. Leslie Frazier of Kansas State University spoke on recreation surveys. A teachers tea is planned for Oct 26 at Central Park building with 3 15 to 5 30 p m. A rummage sale to fund new welcome flags was set.
The First Methodist Wesleyan Service Guild met Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. in the Little Chapel for a prayer service led by Mrs. Harry Turner, followed by a covered dish dinner. Mrs. Earnest Wilson presided over the regular business meeting with guests including Mrs. Virgil Dillion Edwina Swope Mrs. Lila Romine and Dr. and Mrs. Duff Wagoner.
The Modern Study Club met at 701 Plummer with Mrs. Morris hosting. President Mrs. Merle Kelly led the business session and introduced former member Mrs. Boyd Latimer of Tulsa who gave a travelogue with slides on the Holy Lands, plus a souvenirs display.
Topeka AP reports hearings on a proposed fair housing bill for Kansas will be held next month. The Federal State and Local Government Committee discussed the measure and will share it with interested parties before hearings. Sen. Keith Sebelius says a date will be announced later and expects committee approval before November. The bill would ban discrimination in sale rental or financing of housing with some exceptions.
The CWF Guild of the First Christian Church met at Mrs Lorens Nelson's home. Mrs Ballou chaired, with reports from Mrs Nelson on a special project and a letter from Disciple Church in St John New Brunswick. Ruth Shannon led devotions and remarks. refreshments for 15 members and two guests were served. Next hostess will be Mrs Howard Winans.
Twelve birthdays were honored at the Rebekah Lodge meeting held Monday night at the Odd Fellows hall. Mrs. Lilian Marvin led as noble grand. Mrs. Charles Wittich transferred membership from Humboldt lodge. The Past Noble Grand Club plans a Friday noon covered dish dinner with Mrs. Arthur Coonrod.
Members met in the home of Mrs. Lee Garmon at 1403 S Evergreen for the first club meeting of the year. Highlights from summer were shared and a review of the club constitution was held with each member participating. Refreshments were served.
The Youth St Cecelia Music Club met Monday in the Federation Room. Officers listed include President Nancy Allison and Vice President Alicia Hagill. Gail Abbuehl reported on John Philip Sousa and Diane Lassman gave a Sousa record quiz.
The Murray Hill PTA opened the school year with a meeting in the school auditorium on Tuesday evening and a reception for teachers. Mrs. John Splane presided as president, music by sixth graders under Mrs. H. H. Hollens, and Supt. Buford Fisher spoke on a topic about undermining junior's teacher. Room visitation and a committee-assisted program followed for third and fifth grade mothers.
The Fourth Annual Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair will be held at Erie on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Neosho County Fairgrounds. Extension homemakers units in Neosho County display Christmas decorations crafts and other handmade items. The event is open to the public.
Social calendar notes events across churches clubs and organizations in Thursday and Friday September 22 1966. Presbyterian Women Sew at church 9 a.m. Dell Paint Club North Malcolm Community Center 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mothers Clubs Fall luncheon Country Club 1 p.m. Channcomers Coffee Central Park Pavilion 9 30 a.m. Jr St Cecilia Music Club covered dish Memorial Building 6 p.m. Rural Homemakers EHD Unit Mrs Carl Shrimplin 602 E 15th 1 p.m. changed from Sept 15 Frsday Bridge Club Orchid Buffet 12 30 luncheon Friday Sept 23 1966 Senior Citizens Central Park Pavilion watermelon feast after meeting 1 30 p.m. Executive Committee CWF First Christian Church 1 30 p.m. We Who Club Sawyer Hall Wilson Class First Methodist Church 10 a.m. Bridge Country Club 1 30 p.m. LA to ORC and B Mrs Hallie Cather 919 S Central 2 p.m.
The Nazarene Young Adult Fellowship met in the church basement on Tuesday evening. Twenty one members attended the dinner and officers for the new year were elected: President Lester Petty Vice President Wilma Moore Secretary Irene Dillon Treasurer Larry Baker. Regular meetings will be the second Tuesday of each month.
An all day 18 hole handicap tournament was held at the Country Club for Ladies Day Golf. Prize winners, in score order, include Mrs. Fred Bloomer and Mrs. Alma Vestle among others. Mrs. Brunger served as chairman. Next Tuesday at 10 a.m. flight play at 1 30 p.m. is planned at the same course.
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