New Building Nears Completion for Midway
Midway Consolidated School near Buffalo prepares for the 1957-58 term as construction of a new one story brick facility on US75 at K39 nears finish. Garrison says classes may begin Sept 3 with some sub contractors remaining. enrollment expected to rise about 16 percent in the high school.
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Buffalo
Midway Consolidated School
Charles H. Garrison
Garrison
Midway
Crawnosho League
Edna
Galesburg
Thayer
Walnut
Grant
Hepler
Altoona
Genevieve Anderson
Cleva Pierce
Josephine Orendorff
Benedict
Dramatics
Buddie Lou Horn
Wayne Adams
Independence
James Horn
Robert Dollar
John Laster
Commerce
Warren M. Jones
Chanute
Adams
Don Marple
Midway School Board
Walter Steele
Delmar Miley
Sweater versus Sheath Bra Fit Tips by Vivian Brown
A 1950s style guide explains sweater fashion and proper brassiere choices. It covers how bra shape affects silhouette under sweaters versus sheath dresses, recommends trying on multiple bras, and notes two and four section cup styles and padding to enhance balance with different garments.
Mother Not Surprised At Weight of Son
Seattle report notes Mrs. Sylven Coleman of Ft Lawton Army Hospital welcomed a 12 pound 5 ounce son. Hospital staff were surprised though Mrs Coleman anticipated a large baby. The couple have eight other children. the heaviest sibling weighed 11 pounds 14% ounces at 19 months. The father weighs 200 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Sylven Coleman
Ft. Lawton Army Hospital
Boys Foiled In Sunshine Biscuit Raid
A gang of 30 boys attempted a raid on the Sunshine Biscuit Co in Dayton Ohio. They broke in and hauled away three large boxes they believed contained cookies but the boxes held gummed labels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Ohio
Sunshine Biscuit Co
Policemen Respond To Disorderly Call About Frogs
In Hyattsville Maryland two county policemen rushed to a radio call about disorderly frogs at 4512 38th Street. Mrs Harman said the frogs holler and carry on until midnight or later. Officers found no disturbance and advised the complainant to see the mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyattsville
Prince Georges County
38Th Street
Mary Harman
Boat strikes man on highway near Shelbyville
While walking along the highway near Shelbyville Kentucky Ralph Beckley was struck by a rowboat that fell from a passing car. He was taken to a hospital for treatment of bruises on the port side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
Ralph Beckley
Beckley
Fashion Notes and Knitwear Trends for August
From the Chanute Tribune dated August 13 1957 the piece discusses contour enhancing foam rubber thicknesses for bras and advises choosing cups that balance bustline with overall build. It notes latest sweaters in wool knits paired with matching color skirts and bulky cardigans in pastel and bright colors.
Newspapers in classrooms urged to boost reading
EAST LANSING Mich An expert on the subject says newspapers should be available in classrooms offices libraries and lounges of schools to encourage reading Dr Roma Gans Columbia University reading specialist said newspapers as reading tools at a conference of Michigan school teachers and principals Too often teachers are ordered to teach without proper tools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Lansing
Mich
Roma Gans
Columbia University
Michigan
Gans
Burglars Steal 1440 Eggs From Cleveland Store
Delicate subject notes police could not identify suspects. Owner Sol Sherman reported burglars likely drove away slowly after raid, taking a haul of 1,440 eggs from his Cleveland shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Sol Sherman
Smallest Sonotone Hearing Aid Worn In Ear Secret
An advertisement touts a miniature ear worn Sonotone hearing aid with no visible cords. It invites a free hearing test at Hotel Tioga in Chanute Kansas on Wednesday August 14 from 1 to 5 pm. Frank McGaw is the consultant in charge and a free booklet on cordless Sonotone aids is offered from Sonotone of Joplin.
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Hotel Tioga
Chanute
Kansas
Frank McGaw
Also Mentioned on This Page
Midway School
Tribune
New Midway
Vivian Brown
UP News
Coleman
Cole Motor Company
W. Main
Lincoln-Mercury
Foodstown
Pan
On Eno
Lassman & Steeves
Chanute Tribune
Sonotone of
Joplin
Main
Joplin, Me
JO Lane
Eva Lee Hammans
Bennett
N. Grant
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