Cottage Grove School reunion set for August 12
News brief notes a reunion at Cottage Grove School on August 12 inviting all former teachers and pupils. A basket lunch is planned at noon, with table service provided. Other items mention promotions, travel plans, and local events from residents and area officials.
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Cottage Grove
Alvin D. Ward
Phoenix
Ariz
Prudential Insurance Co
Charles E. Ward
S. Washington
Admittances and Dismissals at Memorial Hospital and Traffic Citations
Hospital daily record lists admitted patients including John F. Stevens Humboldt Laurence Gibbs 2012 N Central Lillie Massey 1215 N Steuben Mrs Anna Stanley Stark and Jane Stich surgical Warren Allison Yates Center medical Dismissals include Mrs Loren Dupuy Humboldt and others. Traffic citations note Phillip Metor reckless driving and Eugene Noonan passing in restricted zone with fines.
Oxygen Lack Blamed In Skin Diver's Death
Nantucket Mass. William Edgerton 23 of Belmont died after being pulled from Nantucket harbor waters during dives to photograph the sunken liner Andrea Doria. A physician said a valve on Edgerton's breathing apparatus partially closed, causing oxygen deprivation.
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Nantucket
Mass
Andrea Doria
William Edgerton
Belmont
Nantucket Harbor
Stockholm
Christian J. Lambertson
Edgerton
Office Closure Notice Upon Departing for Service
As I depart for service the office closes immediately and all operations halt. Patrons are asked to seek alternative contacts and support channels during the closure period.
Deaths and Funeral For Fred Schmidt in Humboldt Township
Fred Schmidt longtime Humboldt farmer and civic leader died at his home south of Iola after 41 years of residence. Born May 10, 1834 in Humboldt, he was married Feb 11, 1915 to Edna Nigh. Survived by wife, two sisters and a brother, with service set for Saturday at 9 am in St. Joseph church Humboldt and burial at Mount Hope cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home Humboldt in charge.
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Humboldt Township
Iola
Schmidt
Humboldt
Edna Nigh
Elk Lodge
St. Joseph Church
Knights of Columbus
B. B. Ellis
San Francisco
Chester Dimond
Chanute
Leo Schmidt
Mount Hope
Johnson Funeral ‘Home
State Drought Areas Will Be Inspected
The Agriculture Department will send a representative to Kansas to inspect drought conditions. Rep Avery of Kansas says the department will send Harry W. Frazee, agricultural credit service director, to visit counties in the 1st District and make recommendations for relief to the State Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee. They depart Wakefield on August 10.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Kansas
Avery
R-Kan
Harry W. Frazee
Agricultural Credit Service
Frazee
Kansas State Drought Committee
Wakefield
Kas
1St Congressional District
State Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Lane receives Kansas Contractors four year civil engineering scholarship
Aaron James Lane of Belleville has been named first holder of a $2,000 four year scholarship in civil engineering at Kansas State College. The award, established by the Kansas Contractors Association, supports Lane for his studies in engineering.
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Manhattan
Kas
Aaron James Lane
Belleville
Kansas State College
Kansas Contractors Assn
Good First Impression Is Excellent Advertising
Les Matthews, Chamber of Commerce manager, spoke to the Rotary club on community development through citizen cooperation. He outlined three Chamber goals to improve promote and encourage. Frank Young and Earl Bain presented, Bill Young marked the Rotary club’s 39th anniversary and August birthdays. Kenneth Brown noted a McKan Procurement Advisory Association meeting Friday in Joplin.
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Les Matthews
Matthews
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
Frank Young
Earl Bain
Bill Young
Kenneth Brown
Mc Kan Procurement Advisory Association
Joplin
Honduras turmoil spurs extra troops after abortive revolt
In Tegucigalpa troops patrolled the capital after a seven hour revolt left at least 30 dead. Authorities detained 130 suspects tied to the attempt against Julio Lozano's regime while life returned to routine for many citizens. In Washington the Veterans Administration announced veterans may reinstate lost five year term insurance since July 23 1953.
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Tegucigalpa
Honduras
Julio Lozano
Washington
Veterans Administration
Train halt denied by Kansas commission
The Kansas Corporation Commission denied Union Pacific Railroad Co. an application to discontinue passenger trains 39 and 40 running between Salina and Kansas City Missouri.
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Topeka
Union Pacific Railroad Co
Salina
Kansas City
Kansas Corporation Commission
Wall StreetMixed gains lift steel and aluminum stocks
Wall Street rose late in the afternoon with irregular gains in leading issues. Stocks advanced from fractions to about 2 points while losses stayed near 1 point. volume was about 2.2 million shares versus 2.23 million the previous day.
Polio Cases Drop to Lowest Since 1947
Washington reports 2538 new polio cases last week, up 125 from the prior week, but still the lowest figure for the comparable week since 1947.
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Washington
New Social Security Benefits Expand for Women and Disabled
President Eisenhower signed a measures lowering the women retirement age to 62 and creating federal disability payments for workers 50 and over. About 340,000 disabled and 290,000 widows will qualify. monthly disability payments average 75 dollars and begin July 1957.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
Administration Proposes Lower Retirement Age for Women
The official voices concerns about potential employer hesitation to hire older women if the retirement age is lowered, while expressing hope that the policy change will proceed without harming job opportunities for mature female workers.
Kansas Oil Pipeline Runs Hit New Weekly High
Kansas crude oil pipeline deliveries rose to 346 500 barrels daily in the week ended July 30 according to the State Conservation Division. The estimate marks an increase of 1 430 barrels per day from the prior week, reflecting higher production as rates near historic levels tied to past presidents and earlier industrial milestones. The report notes the pace aligns with periods of strong domestic output while mentioning a separate political note about Mossadegh’s release from prison.
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Wichita
Kansas
State Conservation Division
Eee
Etienne Lenoir
France
Abraham Lincoln
White House
Kansas Corporation Commission actions featured in Chanute Tribune
The Chanute Tribune reports on Kansas Corporation Commission activities dated Thursday August 2, 1956. Details of rulings or filings are summarized from the page, highlighting regulatory decisions affecting utilities and public services in Kansas.
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The
Chanute Tribune
Public Sale of Household Items and Furniture
Cash auction by Neal McCoy of H and H Agency offering a nearly new divan that makes bed, 5 rockers, 2 9 by 12 rugs, end table, 60 000 BTU heater with thermostat, a gas range like new, server gas refrigerator, 9 ft like new, 6 chairs, iron bed, dresser, stand table, 9 by 12 rug, fair 40 000 BTU gas heater, National drophead sewing machine, dishes, curtain stretchers, tools.
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South Lincoln
Sharp
General Electric
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