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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1955
Page
4
Views of the News urges expansion of home economics in the local high school arguing that modernized kitchen classes will benefit girls, offering practical skills and potential career appeal beyond geometry or Latin. The piece praises school board steps to update the kitchen department and entice girls to pursue domestic sciences.
A survey shows Kansas holds 66 million dollars in dormant funds tied up in banks for up to 20 years. Experts say investing in federal bonds could have yielded 1.65 million annually and 33 million over 20 years, potentially avoiding future tax increases. Banks argue deposits fund loans to taxpayers, a claim challenged by recent bank statements.
A neighbor returns from a Texas trip shaken as his young son cried recalling the Alamo absence of D Crockett. A Topeka old folks home burns despite sprinklers and a fire wall. A Paris designer debuts a spaghetti adorned hat. A rich man in office invites suspicion. a poor man under scrutiny. The piece muses on innocence, heat, cinema, and a Republican challenging 1982 Democratic rhetoric.
A genealogist reports a challenging assignment given by Mrs. Newrich to trace family ties and resolve a delicate inheritance matter. The task centers on uncovering lineage to settle relations and property questions.
A family note reports one relative occupying the chair of applied electricity at a public institution. The rest of the dialogue recalls politics, education, and humorous exchanges, including a sailor, an English patronizing remark about school facilities, and a skating mishap with a comic line about a sacroiliac.
Twenty five years ago Joe Winkler ten son of Mr and Mrs Claude J Winkler of Maywood fell from a tree while playing at his home Thursday evening and broke his left arm just above the wrist Hildur and Mildred Lofgren and Helen Carlson will leave tomorrow for Colorado Springs for a two weeks vacation Marjorie White returned home today from a visit with relatives in Coyville Mrs H L Turney came from Ottawa at noon today to visit her sister Mrs G F King Trace Lopeman was here from near Thayer on business today Ralph A Gooch went to Guthrie Okla today to meet Mrs Gooch and children who are visiting there They will drive home tomorrow Mr and Mrs Arch Gafney returned today from a trip to Winfield Robert Light who is attending school at the University of Kansas came last night from Lawrence for a weekend visit at home Fifty years ago Miss Lucy Burris has returned from a two week stay in Excelsior Springs Ben Hupp has gone to Kansas City to spend a week Mrs A C Williamson is visiting in Morehead and Neodesha Misses Mary Cunningham and Mittie Stevens have gone to Colorado Springs to spend their summer vacation Mr and Mrs J J Jones were in Humboldt yesterday afternoon
A reader cites newspaper debates on exercise for middle age, noting conflicting experts who split on how much activity is healthy after 26 or 40. The writer dismisses all advice, pledging modest efforts like light lawn care and occasional golf while resisting heavy regimen. He jokes about aging, responsibilities, and staying up late.
Washington report details a late Senate rider granting Harvey Machine Company of Los Angeles a 2.2 million pledge for an aluminum plant at The Dalles Oregon. The effort involved ex Governor Dewey and his law firm and faced House opposition before being halted in conference. The episode sparked critique of lobbying and party bias in federal favors.
Dr. Crane argues homosexuality is statistical not mental illness and urges adults to pursue hetero romance. Millicent G. recalls her son’s 13 year exposure to homosexuality via a butler and notes societal prejudice. He says change comes from the individuals will to break the bond and date the opposite sex.
Caldwell voters rejected a $265 000 bond to build Sumner County Hospital No 1 in Caldwell. Six townships backed the measure 49 to 624 against. Caldwell residents approved 461 to 318. The project would have funded a new hospital in Caldwell.
The passage answers five grammar and vocabulary prompts. It prescribes using the subjunctive in conditional clauses, gives the standard pronunciation of circuit, identifies jeopardize as the misspelled word, defines infallible as not capable of erring, and provides a te starting word meaning holding fast with tenacious as the example.
Public service style ad urges home demonstration of television with Admiral sets in stock. Calls promise installation within an hour and claim newest models fit any budget.
Kansas City report notes Brigadoon will play at Starlight Theatre in Swope Park from August 8 to 14, eighth production of the season. Lillian Murphy, a former Kansas Citian, stars as Fiona with Chris Rob as Tommy Albright, joining a cast of Starlight regulars in period Scottish setting.
The Chanute Tribune dated August 3 1955 notes Consolidation with The Daily Times and lists staff and rates. It highlights stage casting for Oklahoma! with Joan Kibbing as Meg and Earl William as Charlie, plus a fact about hospital stays for men aged 70 to 74 versus under 45.
Robinson, a newcomer to Starlight Theatre, has appeared in Broadway productions of Plain and Fancy Wonderful Town and Carousel. He also toured with the national company of South Pacific.
A chaotic TV schedule runs from morning to night with many shows listed. Notable items include The Millionaire, This Is Your Life, Frankie Laine, and Masquerade Party along with numerous daytime programs such as Today and Guiding Light. The page catalogs times across channels and various network lineups.
Your Admiral Dealer advertises a 206 frontage location at Main street with a phone number 978. The terse listing markets sales or services for a local business without additional details.
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