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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1957
Page
4
Crowds are expected today and tomorrow as polio vaccine is administered to Neosho County children aged 6 months to 18 years. Shots are free and valued for preventing illness, with early vaccination urged through local family doctors.
Reader John Elliott commends the city sexton for kindness and cooperation at a cemetery visit to honor his grandmother buried in 1873, praising the well kept graves and courteous service during a weekend stay in the area.
A collection of pithy statements touches on cost cutting in tires with potential pass through to buyers, the illusion of open sky policy, Russian observability of West Coast factories, a local man’s sharp daughter, a European tour cashing habit, Hoffa and Bridges supposedly mounting labor control, a 70 mph speed limit vs 50, Asia versus Ameri catic wordplay, Vivien Leigh travel with first husband, and excessive use of the Fifth Amendment.
A farmer jokes with a friend about his wife being behind the wagon, prompting laughter after the friend discovers she is not there. Later a man buys a gift for his wife, claiming she expects a mink coat, prompting humorous misunderstanding.
A car crash two miles southeast of Caanute injured Ted Buck and unconscious W W Webb. front of the car telescoped into the body. A meteor blaze was seen near 4 30 p m in the northeast sky. Thayer contest saw Arc Fraser win a fruit can for the 16 ft 8 in tallest corn stalk with close rivals. Arthur Dowell married in Oklahoma and brought his bride home in a traditional sending. Mrs D C Beach hosted a Highland Park birthday picnic with horseshoes after supper. Fifty years of drilling activity reported in Chanute field with multiple rigs and company names across east and west fields and new city test wells.
E Lawson May argues the I Like You club concept cannot succeed in civic life. He notes rivalries, differing beliefs, and personal ambitions undermine universal liking and harmony in clubs, lodges, fraternities, and churches.
Private Justice Department officials indicate further moves in the Hoffa jury case hinge on U S district judge Burnita Matthews. Evidence shows Joe Louis was brought to Washington at Teamsters expense and a full page Afro American ad aimed at eight Black jurors. contempt action could be brought by Judge Matthews or Judge Laws.
Dr. Crane urges parents to treat the 6th year molars as real teeth not baby teeth as they erupt around age six. He notes these teeth are crucial for future health and warns against neglect. Dentists, with D D S credentials, influence teens and aging adults through cosmetic and restorative work.
Washington officials explore restablishing diplomatic ties with Communist Bulgaria after a seven year break. Previous congressional reactions were negative, but renewed interest aims to end the severed relations.
Gateers in Neosho County meet Aug 28 1957 at 1 pm at the ASC Office in Erie Kans to elect three members and two alternates to the County Committee. Attendees may join. notice published in The Chanute Tribune. The schedule also lists TV programming for the day.
Humboldt brief notes report the death of Mrs. Fred H. Rhodes at her Seattle home on Tuesday night. Her husband is the son of Fred H. Rhodes of Ottawa, formerly Humboldt, who visited his parents here during their residence. The item also mentions social events including a Young Matrons bridge club gathering hosted by Mrs. Robert Osborn and a Marioners class meeting of the Presbyterian Church in Lincoln Park with about 53 attendees.
Members of the class and their children hosted a September meeting plan with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wood and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Williams. A watermelon feed featured hosts Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gordon and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sharp. Several families visited relatives in Los Angeles and Las Vegas NM during travels home from California.
Jay and Johnnie left for Phoenix Arizona to teach in the Phoenix schools next year. They were guests at Sunday dinner hosted by Mrs. Brooke's father R L Works and joined by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kubink. Betty Crawford visits Wichita staying with the Crawford and Ceanerd families and Neva Crawford.
An ad from Old American Ins Co of Kansas City offers a $1,000 life insurance policy to cover final expenses. No obligation and no calls. mail name address and age to the company in Kansas City to apply.
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