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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1966
Page
8
HAL BOYLE reports on mail volume growth and quirky observations in New York. The column notes rising mail, cat ownership alongside dogs, diabetes risk factors, college costs abroad, and public figures. It includes trivia about psychiatrists in Washington and domestic living patterns, ending with a Lowell quote.
Mrs Nancy Church co hosted a Walnut meeting with Mrs Lorraine Westhoff as president. A large group attended family reunions and visits across multiple towns including Fremont California and Stark. Births, hospitalizations, and travel between Fort Scott, McCune, and Ilwaco Washington are noted along with a birthday dinner at the Mix and Michael home.
Altoona notes announce installation of new flood lights at the city park for night athletic events. Local families attend celebrations including 48th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Wiles and gatherings with relatives from Wichita, Neodesha, and California.
In November 1964 King Faisal ascended to the throne of Saudi Arabia after his ailing brother Saud relinquished the crown. The event marked a turning point in the region's leadership and policy direction.
Buffalo Mr. and Mrs. John Walker and family from Panama City Fla spent days with his parents Mr. and Mrs. J L Walker then joined Mr. and Mrs Claude Brazil Wichita to attend a Walker family reunion in Liberty Mo The WSCS met in the church basement with Mrs Calvin Clinesmith presiding 21 members and two guests attended including Mrs Daisy Swinney and Miss Offenbecker
$130,000 worth of steel imported from the United States was left exposed for 12 months in Madras, India, leading to ruin and forcing a new shipment to be ordered for the hydroelectric project.
Erie residents Bill Stephens and Bill Noland just returned from a two month European education tour. They were met in Kansas City by Mrs. Gertrude Salle and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Matteucci and Kathy of Topeka, among other local visits.
Real estate transfers list multiple deeds in Neosho County including Green to Catterson securing a tract in section 30 27 18 and Kaufman to Templeton in Burton's Add Lot 10 and part of Lot 11, plus several transfers involving Carpenters Add McMillen's Add Allen's Add and Wible's Sub with various lots and parts. The chain shows transfers among individuals and firms including Union Gas System Inc and others.
Lake Nicaragua in Nicaragua is noted as the world’s only freshwater habitat for swordfish and man eating sharks. Local experts describe the surprising marine life adapting to inland waters and the unusual ecosystem present in Central America.
Mr. and Mrs. Boman and guests from nearby towns shared Wednesday morning with the Winders. Numerous relatives and friends from Chanute Wichita Claremore Memphis Hutchinson and Memphis joined in visits and suppers over several days. Nelle Stevens suffered severe burns from spilled hot water in a kitchen accident.
Today in History notes that on this date 1829 the first steam locomotive in America began service at a coal mine in Honesdale Pennsylvania. The engine, made in England, proved a failure and was soon dismantled. News recalls Eisenhower remarks on potential force over Suez and Cold War refugee movements in Berlin and Vietnam.
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