Benedict-J W Cook dies. many relatives listed
J W Cook 79 of Benedict died Thursday at St Margaret s Mercy Hospital Fredonia. Retired from Benedict Lime and Rock Co born Oct 4 1872 in Wilson County. Survived by four daughters seven sons three brothers five sisters 27 grandchildren 21 great grandchildren. Funeral Monday 2 p m United Methodist Church Fredonia burial Altoona Cemetery Dunham-Timmons. Jack W Sparks dies after stroke at 76 in Chanute memory of long career. survivors include wife son daughter eight grandchildren. Funeral arrangements to be announced by Gibson-Koch Chapel.
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J. W. Cook
Benedict
J. W
Bill Cook
St. Margaret's Mercy Hospital
Fredonia
Benedict Lime and Rock Co
Cook
John C. Cook
Wilson County
Zola M
Charles
Juanita) Ropp
Harry
Mary
Hattie Collins
Cleo Bauman
Lloyd Black
Thelma Travis
Oklahoma City
Lee Turner
Sweeny
Tex
United Methodist Church
George D. Almquist
Altoona Cemetery
Dunham-Timmons Funeral Home
William Jack
Shawnee Mission
Don
Meryldee) Buckner
St. Joseph
Frank Lam
Pauls Valley
C. F. Warren
Tulsa
Abbot Sparks
van J. Sparks
Gibson-Koch Chapel
Hospital Visiting Hours And Patient Census Report
Daily Transcript lists visiting hours 2 to 4 pm and 6 30 to 8 pm. Patient census shows 59 adults and pediatrics plus three babies. The page notes multiple names and addresses for Thursday and today in Humboldt Emporia Stan Steuben and nearby zones, with residents and guardians listed.
State Revenue Director Cited for Contempt
Independence scene as James T. McDonald, state director of revenue, is cited for contempt of District Court for missing a subpoena appearance. District Judge David Scott orders McDonald to appear in one month to show cause, tied to a sales tax warrant and a garnishment.
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Independence
James T. McDonald
David Scott
State Director of Revenue
McDonald
Erie Chamber Plans Membership Drive After Poor Attendance
The Erie Chamber of Commerce announced a membership drive to stimulate interest. A recent meeting decided to continue the organization amid unsatisfactory meeting attendance, with a spokesman noting proposals to disband. A committee letter outlined the chamber’s activities.
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Erie
Erie Chamber of Commerce
Democrats Start On Conventions In Kansas State Race
Democrats begin selecting delegates to the national convention by holding 171 local conventions across Kansas. Each local gathering will choose delegates to district and state conventions, which will then select the Miami Beach July delegates to attend the national convention.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Miami Beach
Fla
Sunday Night Evangelism Service at First Presbyterian Church
A public service titled Celebration of Evangelism is planned for 7 p.m. Sunday at First Presbyterian Church. The Basics, a Coffeyville high school singing group, will perform. Rev. Don Parnell and Rev. Bill Nelson will lead, with Pastor Myron Slater in charge as Neosho Presbytery meets there Sunday and Monday.
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First Presbyterian Church
the Basics
Baptist
Presbyterian
Coffeyville
Don Parnell
Parsons
Bill Nelson
Myron Slater
RoysterJunior High Band Earns Top Ratings at Miami Festival
Royster Junior High School band members earned top ratings at a Miami Oklahoma music festival. I ratings went to Cathy Mih Jeff Parkins Randy Parkins Dana Coble and six others received I ratings. II ratings went to two flute quartets a clarinet quartet and a trumpet trio. Henry Baker and Gloria Summerville received III ratings. Bill Roberts directed the band.
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Royster
Miami
Okla
Cathy Mih
Jeff
Randy Parkins
Dana Coble
Alex Mih
Lisa Wallace
Lillian Roberts
Terry Faubion
Linda Fox
Devery Dettweiler
Reward Paid for Riverside Park Vandalism Case
A $500 reward was paid to a young man who provided information on a Riverside Park vandalism incident at Kiddyland. Four youths were found responsible after Montgomery County Juvenile Court hearings. Sheriff Art Schenk said the informant helped break the case after it stalled until January.
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Independence
Kiddyland
Riverside Park
Montgomery County
Art Schenk
Shue Wins City Election for Streets and Utilities Commissioner
Dr. Charles Shue defeats Chris Florez 470 to 367 to become commissioner in Tuesday city race. The piece notes this was the lone race in a broader Democratic convention outline with local and state conventions planned across districts, aiming to broaden participation in the presidential nomination process.
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Fredonia
Charles Shue
Chris Florez
Norbert Dreiling
Hays
County Democrats Meet in Erie for Delegates
Neosho County Democrats will gather at 7 30 p m Saturday in the Erie courthouse to select delegates and alternates to state district and local conventions.
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Neosho County
Erie
Chanute briefs showcase readings honors and religious outreach
Joanna Welch will tell two stories at 10 30 a m Saturday The Diggingest Dog and Come Back Amelia Edelia The dean’s list honors Rebecca Ann Black Stephens College Deans list is noted in Columbia MO Conquerors from Central College McPherson to speak at Chanute Wesleyan Church Sunday at 7 p m Sam Hedges candidate for a bachelor of science degree at Oklahoma CollegeVilAS Alumni meet Monday at 8 p m Bid notices include Kustom Electronics ILC Products egg prices and current receipts
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Joanna Welch
Chanute Public
Rebecca Ann Black
Chanute
Stephens College
Columbia
Harold T. Black
Monte Vista
Colo
Central College
McPherson
Chanute Wesleyan
Sam Hedges
Orville Hedges
W. 7Th
Oklahoma College
Oklahoma City
Hedges
York College
Kansas State College
Kansas State Teachers College
Two 11 year old girls cited for talking to prisoners
Police report two 11 year old girls were warned for talking with prisoners through jail windows. They were taken into custody and released to their parents. Juvenile officer Ray Zumailt handling the case. Fire crews put out a grease fire at 1112 N Forest, Ronald Allison residence. Authorities say helmets are mandatory for riders under 21. riders 21 and over may opt out.
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Ray Zumailt
Ronald Allison
N. Forest
Faculty Paints Home Of Fellow Teacher In Neodesha
Neodesha teachers crowded into the home of Keith Hersh during the Easter vacation to paint the residence. They also repaired a board fence, fixed shingles, and washed both the panes and storm windows while Hersh remains seriously ill and unable to teach.
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Neodesha
Tire
Keith Hersh
Hersh
Neodesha High School
Parsons Pistol Range Damaged by Recurrent Vandals
Labette County Sheriff Leo Frederick reports vandals damaged a pistol range northwest of Parsons beyond repair after recent scenes. Rest rooms were overturned gun rests torn and target stands bent while trash was strewn on the field. damage cited as yearly and extensive.
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Parsons
Leo Frederick
Labette County
Frederick
Parsons TecTank Plant Near Peak Production
TecTank Inc at Parsons nearing full production with 83 employees, payroll expected to reach 90 by month end. Operations started in late January at the new Parsons plant and will peak soon, according to president Fred P. Braun Jr. The company makes bulk storage tanks.
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Parsons
TecTank, Inc
Fred P. Braun Jr
TecTank
Coffeyville Doctor Accepts School Post
Coffeyville physician Dr. Richard Easton has announced plans to discontinue his practice. He will become director of medical education and associate dean at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia, and start duties April 17. Easton has practiced in Coffeyville since January.
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Coffeyville
Richard Easton
Easton
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Norfolk
Fredonia Student Wins 14th Wilson County Spelling Bee
Fredonia eighth grader Bart Horney won the 14th annual Wilson County spelling bee held in Fredonia. Thirty eight students from Altoona-Midway Neodesha and Fredonia entered, and Horney earns a trip to Topeka on April 29 to compete in the state contest against other county winners.
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Fredonia
Bart Horney
Wilson County
Altoona-Midway
Neodesha
Horney
Topeka
Second of Family Wins County Spelling Bee
Glenn Hoppes, an eighth grader at Meadow View School, won the county spelling bee after 22 minutes and 81 words. He correctly spelled preference to become the second Hoppes sibling to win, following sister Denise who won last year, and he earned a $50 prize and a spot in the state contest on April 29.
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Oswego
Meadow View
Glenn Hoppes
Denise
Glenn
Robert Hoppes
R. 2. Parsons
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S. Highland
Everett Tebben
Humboldt
Douglas Barnow
Central
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Cindy Robertson
Steuben
James Pullman
Jimmie Tarter
N. Steuben
Ernie Ferguson
Christina Gerardy
Emporia
Lewis Barnett
Mary Droz
Charles Lett
S. Grant
John Erickson
S. Lafayette
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S. Santa Fe
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Donald Berthot
Kurt Hill
Stark
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Erie Chamber
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Cal
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Vilas
Paul Campbell
R. J. Altoona
Kustom Electronics
ILC Products
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Door
Beetle Bailey
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