Church Women Still Need 219 Blankets
United Church Women in Finney County collect and pack blankets for Church World Service. Sixty one dollars was donated to cover postage and to buy additional blankets. Kansas state quota is 10 000 blankets. Finney County aims for 300. Less than one third met so drive continues with packing dates set including January 29 and a call to churches to contribute. A research exercise urges people to imagine extreme warmth hardship to spur donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church Women
Fellowship Hall
First Methodist Church
Don Heindleberg
Christian World Missions
Finney County
Paul Handa
Chistian World Missions
Kansas
Harmon
Ovid Harmongald
Santa Claus Attends Eagles Christmas Party
The Eagles Lodge hosted a Sunday evening Christmas party for about 400 members and families. Santa gave gifts to children as Kathy Witman played piano, Glenn Schiffelbein performed stunts, Connie Bird did a tip dance, Jerry Rose played accordion, and various locals delivered solos and dances. Prizes honored the Dechant family for largest present and the Bruner couple for traveling farthest, with ten chair-number prizes. Christmas carols closed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles Lodge
Turkey
Santa Claus
Kathy Witman
Glenn Schiffelbein
Connie Bird
Jerry Rose
Cindy McGraw
Lorraine
Charlene Swank
Phyllis Schiffelbein
Albert Wells
Dolores Hahn
Marvin Dechant
Nancy
Patsy
Susie
Terry
Billy
Don
Steven
Warren Bruner
Healy
Lester Hahn
Thomas Dimitt
Hog Ear Holiday Snack Recipe and Contest Notice
Croksnen or Hog Ear Holiday Snack mix creates a soft dough rolled 44 inch thick, cut into diamond ears, fried in hot fat, served hot with glaze or jelly. Makes 12 to 16. Glaze made from four cups syrup, dipped ears, plate. Contest offers $1 prize for each published recipe. submit to Cook's Corner at Mrs Verl J Rundell 810 Bancroft.
Engagement of Caroline Bowyer to Darrell Buell announced
The engagement of Caroline Ross Bowyer to Darrell Lee Buell is announced by her parents Mr and Mrs Gilbert L Bowyer of 1208 Jones. The couple plans a late summer wedding. Caroline is a Garden City High School graduate employed at Duckwall s. Darrell attended Concordia schools and works for the state highway department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Ross Bowyer
Darrell Lee Buell
Gilbert L. Bowyer
Jones
Garden City High School
Duckwall's
Concordia
State Highway Dept
Mrs McVickers Entertains Aurora Study Club
Mrs Dava McVickers hosted 11 members of the Aurora Study Club for a Christmas party at 1501 St John. Mrs Lee Puckett led the meeting and songs. Mrs Ira Corn led games. Mrs Max Parrish won the Christmas word contest. hostess prize went to Mrs Deryle Mosely. Attendees included Mrs Dale Berry and others. a New Year’s Party is planned for January 1 at 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dava McVickers
St. John
Aurora Study Club
Lee Puckett
Ira Corn
Max Parrish
Deryle Mosely
Dale Berry
J. L. Douglas
J. K. Dunavant
Marvin McMichael
L. W. Wasson
Edi Whitmer
Sunflower Unit Installs Officers at Christmas Gathering
Sunflower HDU installed new officers led by Mrs Elsie Branden. New president is Mrs Ed Thiessen with Mrs Ed Weire as vice president and Mrs Cecil Dudley as secretary. Treasurer is Mrs Eugene Kopper and public relations chair is Mrs Clayton Lud wig. Christmas party at Mrs Clayton Ludwig’s home featured gift exchange. next meeting set for Jan 17 at 2 pm in the 4 H Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunflower Hdu
Elsie Branden
Ed Thiessen
Ed Weire
Cecil Dudley
Eugene Kopper
Clayton Ludwig
Kansas
D. E. Siegle
Faye Gordamer
Branden
Tamara Hubbard
Rita Fay Green
Walter Hubbard
Wieres
Siegia
Mra
Ora Frazier
L. D. Breicheisen
Fortnightly Club Christmas Party Hosted by Mrs Curran
Mrs. M. D. Curran hosted the Fortnightly Club Christmas party at 516 Davis with 21 present. Assistants were Mrs. A. A. Laughlin and Mrs. William Neuerburg and presiding officer for the gift exchange was Mrs. Jim Fishback. Members brought food clothing and toys for a needy family. next meeting will be Jan 2 at 2 pm hosted by Mrs Rex Burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Curran
Davis
A. A. Laughlin
William Neuerburg
Jim Fishback
Rex Burden
Chestnut
Auxiliary- Votes Gift Auxiliary- Votes Gift
The Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars voted to send 100 dollars to Wadsworth Veterans Hospital. A covered dish sipper was given at the Post Home for 16 attendees. Rose Morrell received a 10 year pin and Mrs A Humphrey a five year pin. New member Mrs Harold Robinson welcomed. A family was adopted to assist at Christmas. Rose Naah and Mrs John Talley lead. Cookies for the hospital were donated by several members. A junior girls bowling team will be sponsored. next meeting January 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Veterans of Foreign Warg
Wadsworth Veterans Hospital
J. W. Crayton
R. E. Romine
Adam Rupp
Rose Morrell
A. Humphrey
Harold Robinson
Rose Naah
John Talley
Carl Boyd
H. A. DeFreese
Wadsworth Hospital
Rose Morreill
Mable Mulligan
Robert Reid
Post Home
Traveling Prayer Vigil Conducted
A Prayer Vigil was held Friday afternoon as the Women’s Missionary Society of the First Church of God conducted annual services in homes. Two groups started at 1 p.m. and moved between locations, with a final gathering at 4 p.m. in the Church Fellowship Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Missionary Society of the First Church of God
Christmas Topics Studied by Guild
The Christian Fellowship Guild met Monday night with the theme Christmas in Many Lands. Mrs Hazel Gardiner and Mrs Gay Smithe hosted, Mrs Max Parrish led the lesson, and a group participation program followed. A tall silver tree with pink ornaments set a festive mood as carols were sung. Guest Mrs Arthur F Flemng of 407 N 4th attended. The next meeting is January 15 at 8 pm with hostesses Mrs Elmer York and Mrs Floyd Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Many Lands
Christian Fellowship Guild
Hazel Gardiner
Gay Smithe
Max Parrish
Arthur F. Flemng
Elmer York
Floyd Jones
Christmas Holiday Visitors From Across the Region Arrive
Local social page lists numerous travelings for Christmas visiting relatives across Texas Kansas and Oklahoma. Families from Davis Perrytown Forest Park Planot Topela Quinter Liberal and Spearman join hosts in Wichita County and neighboring areas for holiday meals and gatherings. Hospital update notes Glenn I Allison now at Hadley Memorial Hospital in Haya.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn I. Allison
Chestnut
Hadley Memorial Hospital
Haya
He Wags
Wichita
Acorn Club Hears Christmas Stories
Mrs. Dale Fry hosted the Acorn Club at 404 Center for the annual Christmas party with the theme The Wise Men. Otis Shirk and others read stories about the Magi and Befana, carols were sung, and a gift exchange followed with 18 members and guest Mrs. Dan Reed of Bakersfield, Calif. next meeting planned for January 8 at 2 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Fry
404 Center
Acorn Club
J. W. Ward
Otis Shirk
al Hinkle
Lynn Russell
Chile
Dan Reed
Bakersfield
Calif
W. W. Wells
Calendar of Social Events at Civic Center This Week
Social items listed include Friday 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Civic Center for High School Casual. Saturday event R Kayete Chikken's Party at 9:20 a.m.. Tuesday Rebekah Lodge at 7:20 p.m. at 100F Hall Bea ucheant at 7:20 p.m. Ma Nonio Temple Note change of date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Center
Kayette Chikken
Rebekah Lodge
Beaucheant
Manonio
Changa
Ate
Delta Mu Christmas Dinner and Gift Exchange Night
Delta Mu of Epsilon Sigma Alpha held its annual Christmas dinner and party at the Flam inio Inn on Monday night. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Don Kerr and the husbands of members. Gifts were exchanged and the group played pitch. Prizes went to Mr. and Mrs. Bill Shipman and Kenneth Swenson. Toothpick Christmas tie decorations were won by Mrs. George Clausen and Mrs. Gene Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Mu
Epsilon Sigma Alpha
Flaminio Inn
Don Kerr
Bill Shipman
Kenneth Swenson
George Clausen
Gene Austin
Yule Luncheon for Euphrades Word Study Club
The Euphrades Word Study Club held a Yuletide luncheon Tuesday at the Elite Cafe Chinese room. Hostess Mrs George Meeker led a Christmas story quiz with help from Mrs Fred Brown and Mrs Ora Schopf. Each attendee received a gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Meeker
Fred Brown
Ora Schopf
Nelle Graves
Harry Brown
A. B. Corn
Oliver Brecelsen
Carol Caravan Visits Homes In Plymell Community
The Ivanhoe Valley Grange Juvenile Grange and Wide Awake 4-H Club organized a caroling caravan Sunday. Six cars carried 27 carolers to 10 homes, presenting eight fruit plates. Lawrence Rundell led the singing. refreshments followed at Plymer Community House. A Christmas card was signed by each coordinator and sent to Earl Owston, patient at St Catherine Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivanhoe Valley Grange
Juvenile Grange
Wide Awake
Plymell
Lawrence Rundell
Plymer
Earl Owston
St. Catherine Hospital
Golden Rule Gives Money at Christmas Party
The Golden Rule HDU unit held its Christmas party at Mrs. Rufus Parr's Pierceville home with Mrs. Ted McMillan assisting. Decorations and carols filled the gathering as "Memories of Mary Ann" was reviewed. Mrs. Herbert Boland led the 12 attendees in choosing the next president, Mrs. Clifford Owston, as installed. Homemade candies were prepared as gifts from the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Rule Hdu
Rufus Parr
Pierceville
Ted McMillan
Mary Ann
Harold Kleysteuber
Herbert Boland
Clifford Owston
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Saya
Eagles
Croksnen
Verl J. Rundell
Mrs. McVickers
Aurora Club
Sunflower Unit
Laughlin Electric
University of Pennsylvania
Waetohant
McClung-Payne Pharmacy
Raymond McColm
Gerry Kells
Frank Kells
Glen Goodrick
Bill Ratzlaff
C. A. Kells
BE. F
George
John Eldridge
Bill DeBerry
Bernard Toland
Alice Eldridge
Church Fellowship Hall
DeLon Hales
Peter Marshal
Ralph Paxson
W. A. Lierle
Garden City. Loan and Investment CO
Thlonio
Yous
Tom Shadla
Robert
Waller FF
Wolf
Jenny
Robert Knowles
Knowles
Kelly
Kerry
Michael
Perrytown
Texan
Ted Drees
Main
Carl Robert
Todd
Rebecca
Forest Park
Peter Krantz
Paul
Anne Marie
Plano
Rev
Roland ‘Boehnke
Michael Rachelle
Topela
Dr. and
Herman Hiesterman
Grant
Amy Front Quinter
Boennkes
Hiestermen
Christies Age
Mrs
Archie Ladner
Center
Chester Black
Liberia
Crystal Solze
Sth
Cecil Ward
Harold Ward
Boulder City
New
Solze
Pacific Grove
George Wilson
Wilson
Gilbert Kemper
Crestway
Bob ‘Gardiner
Tommy
Susan
Kaye
Bonnie
Bill Gardiner
Dee Ann
Curtis
Greer, Sr
Boulder
Bob Greer
Telegram
St. Paul
Minn
Ignacio Avila
Bobby
Santa Fe
Grand Forks
N.C
John Obergen
Arkansas City
Eugene Kelley
Fred Cornette
Toronto
Loren Coulter
Lucille Castro
Fred Ramirez
Mary- Lucille Castro
KU Medical Research Laboratory
Kansas City
Don Grimsley
Gay Lynne
Emporia
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Kansas Ave
Hollis Green
Rockne
Mark
Julia
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Raymond Moore
Cathy
Stevie
Manchester
Tenn
Paul Schlintz
Sally
Jane
Gene Harpster
Gene
Lesle
Ellis B. Titus
Wand
H. G. Gunn
Oklahoma City
George Schlereth
Kathy
Jay
Dodge City
Carlos Johnson
Schlereth
Michael Schlereth
Dodge
Jim Bennett
Becky
Connie
R. L. Hudspeth
1007
N. Ltd
Stephens College
Columbia
Cheryl Nanninga
Orville V. Nanninga
Spearman
Tex
Gene Webb
Marion Kay
Marilyn Ray
Gloria Jean
Erin Keith
Ernest Webb
Lula Bergman
Ruth Spangler
Terry Lee
Mark Edward
Cheryl Ruth
Monte
Gary
Lula Borgman
Dale Borgman
Margaret Ruth
Mary Anne
Linda
Maddie
Danny
Delta Mus
Garden City
Chamber OF Commerce
Kerwin
Thorburn Estate
Ann Landers
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Flora
Ann. Landers
Ann
Intel
Inez Avcessores
Atv
Carol
Pacs Ua
Davadd Arta One
OWL
EAS
Texas Rangers
Ayo
Wayne Balin
Persoff
Marvin
Selaphane
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