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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1958
Page
5
Irish-Italian actress Gia Scala was pulled back from Waterloo Bridge after a reported attempt to jump into the Thames. A cab driver and two other drivers helped restrain her while police intervened. Scala blamed a recent mother’s death for her distress, saying she would get over it.
Chicago column describes Herb Daniels creating a party word game called herd. Players form playful group names from animal and human crowds. Examples include a fix of politicians a gaggle of geese a wrap of pedestrians and a wow of girls.
Pittsburgh's Fidelity Trust Co introduces a pocket size device named sum dial that computes periodic deposits needed to reach a savings goal in under 30 seconds and accounts for compound interest. The user aligns the dial with the saving period to find the required periodic amount. Also notes summer vacation figures and steady newspaper circulation.
UNITED NATIONS is to approve a special Security Council meeting on the Middle East. Washington officials, upbeat over Khrushchev’s collapse at summit talks, express confusion at his sudden change in stance. London backs the plan while Paris remains doubtful. Cairo hosts US troubleshooter Robert Murphy for talks with President Nasser. Beirut reports Premier Sami Solh’s cabinet may resign as politicians seek a temporary government. Damascus aims to broaden transport and communication ties with the new Baghdad regime.
Cairo AP reports last minute delay in planned talks between US envoy Robert Murphy and Egyptian leaders including President Nasser and Aly Sabry. Ambassador Hare met Sabry instead and said no meeting time yet, with Mahmoud Fawzy arriving to join discussions later.
The notice lists a funeral for Charles Gay in Emporia and a forthcoming wedding for Elaine Carlson and Milton Dunlap at Friends Home Lutheran church. It also records multiple weekend visits and travels among families from Bronson Sedan Humboldt Iola Coffeyville Elsinore and Lawrence with Ozarks trips to Missouri Arkansas and Oklahoma.
Mrs Ted Mudd recovered from illness and is active again. A wedding shower for Mary Jo Dorris at the Church of the Brethren honored her as she prepares to wed Jack Hughes of Rural Galesburg. Ministers from Southeastern Kansas met in Galesburg for planning the annual youth conference in Virginia. The San Francisco Fellowship Club is described as an exclusive group of ex mental patients helping others with support and job guidance.
Humboldt librarian and longtime teacher Ruth Wallen ends a 10 year tenure at the library and 22 years in Humboldt schools. She will assist the new librarian Mrs Wayne Bailey. Rotary news covers a August meeting with new pianist Jimmy Redfield and visiting Rotarians.
Dana Frances and Roger spent Sunday in Kansas City attending a furniture show and visited Don Isaacs while there. Mrs. Maude Divilbliss was discharged Tuesday from Neosho Memorial Hospital at Chanute after medical treatment. Ralph Kent and family hosted their Chicago son Douglas Kent as house guest since Saturday. G C Van Nice Una Jewel Fred Debbie joined dinner guests at Chanute hosted by Mr and Mrs Bartholomew. Clifford Johnnie and Michael spent the weekend in Wellington with relatives.
The Webb families will hold their annual reunion on August 17 at Highland Park. Other notes mention Elizabeth Pieper attending a Southeast Kansas Guidance Association meeting, and several locals involved in education, travel, and community events.
Albert the Alligator escaped from Waco Zoo for more than three weeks and was recaptured near a culvert about half a mile from his sighting. A motorist reported him to police. five officers and zoo staff dragged him from three feet of water under a culvert after a tense return.
The Chanute Tribune notes an ensemble of 50 children in the Wizard of Oz production at the Starlight Theater, running through Sunday. Willing Workers 4-H club plans a Saturday tour starting at Lewis Taylor Jr. farm at 9:30 a.m. with a noon refreshment and style review at Hillcrest school. A local library transition was approved 2 577 to 500, shifting to private management by the Atchison Library Assn.
Atchison residents vote to have the city take over the public library while keeping the waterworks private. Ballots list bonds of 1.49 million to acquire the water company and 200 thousand for repairs both defeated by wide margins.
Tulsa AP report says William F. Clark hurried to the hospital with police escort but forgot his expectant wife. He and the officer retraced to the Clark home then back to the hospital route. Mrs Clark was reported fine and still expecting.
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