Restoration plans set for historic Bailey bank building
Neosho Valley Historical Society moves to restore the southeast corner bank at Highland and Main to house a museum. Kansas State Historical Society archeologist Thomas Barr advises phased work starting with roof repair and window replacement, then mortar renewal. May 12 public meeting and tour to discuss progress and next steps.
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Old Bailey Bank
Highland and
Main
Neosho Valley Historical Society
Historical Society
Thomas Barr
Kansas State Historical Society
Topeka
Robert Hosack
Robert Merritt
Chanute
Bank
Hosack
Barr
Austin Bridge
The
Kansas
Society
Chanute Planning Commission Sets 1975 1995 Plan Revisions
The Chanute Planning Commission will consider final adoption of two amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and review a mobile home permit request by Mrs. George Taylor. John Soloman seeks rezoning of frontage on W Mulberry and Plummer Road from residential to local business. A vacancy on the commission may be filled.
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Chanute
City Planning Commission
Cliff Dobson
George Taylor
John Soloman
Soloman
W. Mulberry
Larson Ave
Plummer Road
Mulberry
Dobson
City Commission
Planning Commission
Area Forecast: Showers, storms, and cooler temps ahead
The forecast calls for showers and thunderstorms ending tonight with windy cool conditions. Expect highs in the lower 60s, decreasing clouds late tonight, and lows mid 40s to near 50. Partly cloudy and warmer Wednesday with highs upper 60s to lower 70s and 20 percent precipitation tonight. Winds northerly 15 to 25 mph through tonight.
See-Kan RC&D board discusses area timber stand improvement
See-Kan RC&D board discusses timber stand improvement and woodland projects at the Erie courthouse. State forester John Strickler cautioned about limited funds, urged prioritization, and noted See-Kan RC&D as a high priority with 13 000 dollars allocated to accelerate forestry efforts across seven counties.
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See-Kan Rc&d Board
Jane Blades
See-Kan Resource Conservation and Development, Inc
Erie
John Strickler
Kansas State University
Manhattan
Strickler
Rc&d
See-Kan Rc&d
Bridge planning authorization approved in Neosho County
Neosho County Commission approved initiating planning for two bridges to replace low water crossings near Chanute on Village Creek and Turkey Creek. Funding to come from the special bridge fund, with motion by Jim Guffey passing unanimously.
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Chanute
Neosho County
Village Creek
Turkey Creek
Special
Jim Guffey
Guffey
Bill Richman
Richman
Valley Road
K 57
Barker Road
Thayer Park Road
Plummer Road
35Th Street
Kansas Governor Allows School Finance Bill to Become Law
Gov. Robert Bennett reluctantly lets the school finance bill become law without a signature. He cites overexpenditure of 17 million beyond his recommendations and warns of higher taxes if not curbed. The measure funds districts with 22 million in new state aid and a 20 percent income tax rebate, with a 7 percent budget increase and a 21 million property tax rise.
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Topeka
Kan
UPI
Robert Bennett
Bennett
Senate
House
Postal cost increases explained
A Tulsa Oklahoma mailed package carried the new COD rate and prompted explanation of postage hikes.
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Tulsa
Okla
Chanute to Welcome JWARA Automotive Accessory Firm
A new business will start in Chanute with JWARA owned by John Butch Westall of Oswego. The operation at 535 N Malcolm will supply wholesale RV and new car dealer parts and provide installation of cruise controls CB radios and other options. Westall will keep his Oswego firm and expand service to Chanute, beginning with five employees and planned payroll growth.
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Chanute
Bob Wilson
Greater Chanute Area
JWARA
Kansas
Wilson
Westall
J.W. Body and Glass
Oswego
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Scott Leroy
USC
Leroy
Mrs
Bud Leroy
S. Western
Cheryl Burch
Fr. Scott
Robert Murphy
Murphy
Memorial Building
Mel Baughman
Woodson
Buffalo
Buffalo City
Yates Center
City Tree Board
Neodesha
Fredonia
Wilson County
Baughman
Jerry Bratton
LaHarpe
Eric
Iola
Lee-Kan
Cha
Spain
Yours
Allen Kirby
Postal Service
Kirby
Congress
City Water Department
7Th Street
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