Illini gridster on Broadway loses weight by Li'l Abner role
Pete Palmer a 6 foot 4 inch University of Illinois football alumnus turned Broadway actor in Li'l Abner recounts his rise from a 260 pound college end to 215 pounds after 350 performances. He credits football discipline, a stable family life, and a plan for his children's education, while noting his modest Army pay and newfound wealth.
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University of Illinois
Ray Eliot
Dogpatch
Broadway
Chicago
California
Jackie Gleason
Mark Stevens
Sam
Pfc
Palmer
Army life fuels playful reflections on marriage
A veteran shares how military life shaped his outlook saying he finds more fun now than a year ago and that he and his wife adapt well wherever they are.
Close Games In Softball In Church League
The Knights of Columbus beat the EUB 9 8 in a tight church league softball game at Highland Park. First Baptists edged Stark 2 1 behind late scoring. Tonight St Patrick s meets Lutherans and High Prairie faces Christians. Southeast Kansas tournament begins Sunday with K of C and EUR line scores.
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Stark
Highland Park
St. Patrick’s
High Prairie
Kansas
McCoy
Jerome
Barnett
Grogan
Eastburn
Golf Gold Rush Lead by Snead
CHICAGO The second round of the World golf championship saw Sam Snead hold a one stroke lead after a 7 under par 65. Jerry Barber chased at 66 with a pursuing pack of 32 players under par and a set of contenders including Al Balding Shelly Mayfield Mike Souchak and Don Finsterwald in pursuit in this prize championship.
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Tom O'Shanter Golf Club
Sam Snead
Snead
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al Balding
Shelly Mayfield
Mike Souchak
Don Finsterwald
Earl
Amateurs edge pros in tight golf finish at event
Bob Ross Jr. claims a one stroke win over Ward Wettlaufer and Don Cherry after shooting 71. Springfields Bob Ross Jr. edged the defending champion Wettlaufer of Buffalo and All American Don Cherry. Clifford Ann Creed of Opelousas led women amateurs with 81, two strokes ahead of Lois Uratke. Marilynn Smith shot 71 to lead the women's pro chase for a 6000 prize, two behind was Mary Lena Faulk.
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Cnicago
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Mary Lena Faulk
Walnut birthdays and gatherings noted in local notices
A Walnut family celebration honors W. J. Dickey on his 92nd birthday hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Tom Fugate with guests Leeroy Fugate Mrs. Fugate Gregory of Redfield and relatives. Nearby festivities include Mr. and Mrs. Ike Smith hosting a dinner for Bob Cress of Norwalk California with a outdoor buffet and Canasta. David Hanks visits from San Antonio while Ernest Cloud returns from a western vacation.
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W. J. Dickey
Fugate
Leeroy Fugate
Gregory
Redfield
Ike Smith
Bob Cress
Norwalk
Calif
W. L. Higginbotham
Golden City
Raymond Smith
Mulberry
Calvin Sears
Jim Hurt
Florine Granneman
Audrey Smith
Garnett
Ray Sweet
David Hanks
San Antonio
Texas
U. S. Air Force
Ernest Cloud
West
Black Hills
South Dakota
Local visitors and relatives drop by across Kansas
A stream of visitors from Wichita to Chanute Fort Scott and Independence Kansas is noted with neighbors and relatives hosting dinners and gatherings. Notables include Don Dyson and family visiting Kan sas City relatives, Bohlanders visiting Fort Scott friends, and par ents Kensinger hosting from Mission with trips to Arkansas City and Wichita. Several birthday celebrations and long distance visits are mentioned as part of summer family travel.
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Lowstone Park
Estes Park
Cole
Don Dyson
Bill Rellihan
Kansas City
Fred Bohlander
Keitha
Fort Scott
H. A. Franz
Veteran's Hospital
Wichita
Raymond Shively
Don Kensinger
Mission
Charley Kensinger
Bill Pryor Sr
Tulsa
Okla
Robert Pryor
Eldon Breshon
Billy
Helen Pryor
Margaret Ann
Patty
Ernest Schulz
Rockwell City
Iowa
Harry Little
Raymond Little
Key West
Fla
F. J. Baumstark
St. Louis
Derby
Jim Hurt
Marie Hamill
Chanute
Hamill
Bob
Proposed Spending Cuts Hit Schilling and Richards-Gebaur Bases
The Senate armed forces committee cut proposed public works funding for Schilling Air Force Base in Salina Kansas and Richards Gebaur AFB in Kansas City. The panel recommended 372000 for Schilling and 1100000 for Richards Gebaur while the House had approved 2184000 for Richards Gebaur.
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Washington
Senate Armed Forces Committee
Schilling Air Force Base
Salina
Kas
Richardo-Gebaur Afb
Kansas City
Schilling
Richards- Gebaur
House
Richards-Gebaur
Tribune by Carrier Price Announcement
A notice states the Tribune subscription by carrier costs 30 cents per week. It emphasizes affordable home delivery and asks readers to sign up for daily or weekly service.
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