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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1955
Page
4
The Census Bureau finds 1,759 farms in Neosho County with 1,616 farmers living on the land. Of these farms, 1,667 have electricity, meaning more farms are electrified than inhabited. The piece notes the irony of persistent song about urban migration despite high farm saturation.
The piece weighs the tension between Governor Fred Hall’s push to staff the executive branch with loyal appointees and the current fragmented structure. It argues for centralizing responsibility under the governor, noting the need to alter laws for a cabinet system and acknowledging Hall’s potential to drive such reform.
A lighthearted column notes a neighbor's three year DIY streak keeping his wife from ambulance or fire calls. It comments on quirky lines about public figures, fashion fads, travel by flying to California, and labor union funding, with a closing quip about a comic misunderstanding between a policeman and a driver.
Twenty five years ago rain cheered Neosho County Agricultural Society as the fair opened at the city park. The Chanute post office schedules half day hours during the county fair to allow staff to attend. County Farm Agent Lester Shepard was asked by Alexander Legge to report drought damage in the county. Lon Pearce bought a new Ford roadster. Several locals took vacations or trips, while a skating rink manager was treated for a broken arm and others returned from buying trips. Fifty years ago community members planned trips to Montreal Chicago and the Pacific Coast while Dr Hoshaw noted malaria concerns linked to mosquitoes in Chanute area.
A retrospective note surveys motels growing from cabin camps once used by budget motorists. Early cabins lacked running water and baths, with simple beds and little space, while modern motels offer inspected rooms and greater occupancy. The piece notes shifts in pricing, availability, and amenities shaping transient housing.
A Boston youth reproves his girlfriend for wearing gloves in public while strolling the street. He jokes that locals would accept stockings in public as readily as gloves. A Texas woman retorts as the pair tease a kiss game with famous names.
Washington column reports GOP leaders push to renominate Dwight Eisenhower despite health and age worries mirroring 1944 Democrats. Ike urged new, dynamic younger leaders and resisted a repeat run, while party bosses press for unity and a public push on international strength.
Molly J a 13 year old orphan asks how to stop lying. Dr Crane advises breaking bad habits with resolve and penalties, apologizing and telling the truth, keeping a daily error log, and using prudent silence. The column notes avoid blunt disclosure and suggests asking questions indirectly.
Altoona report on Guy Daniels returning home after major surgery at Wichita Veterans Hospital. Obituary notices for Mrs. Harry Pierce of rural Neodesha. Visits and hospital stays include Mrs. LeRoy Watson and Mrs. Finley Waterman. RNA covered-dish gathering referenced. Funeral services and travel details noted for several families.
The Chanute Tribune details its publication by Chanute Publishing Company with Ernest W Johnson as editor and publisher and James Fehrenbach as advertising manager. It notes evening publication except Sundays and postal registration.
Dr. M. S. Dantzler of Elloree South Carolina holds licenses to practice four professions. He is a pharmacist neuropathic physician optometrist and chiropractor.
A dense rundown of TV programs with times and channels including Dragnet Theatre Curtain Call Best of Groucho Soldiers of Fortune and several cartoons news weather and sports blocks. The list shows varied programming across afternoon to late night with multiple film features and serials.
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