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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1957
Page
4
The $10,000 monthly power bill for the new state office building prompts a review of electric rates and the possibility of a state owned plant. Investigators suspect air conditioning costs drive the rise, noting the building was kept very cold in summer.
Humboldt Union reports a civic paint-a-thon tonight at the Legion Hut at 8. Volunteers will form teams to brighten the square with cooperating owners. Aprons and caps provided. a banquet awaits participants after completion.
In Chanute the Tribune lauds the immunization clinics for efficient serum distribution and well organized procedures. Acknowledges the gray ladies nurses and doctors who participated, with Mrs. Paul E. Hinrichs at 1127 S. Highland offering praise.
A string of satirical notes touches on a Oklahoma shooting defense, a soap salesman as secretary of defense, dangers to girls from tranquilizers, air conditioner sales plans, 1958 model line decisions, a 30 hour week debate, and potato salad as a household miscalculation.
A Hutchinson Rotarian received recognition for 33 years of perfect attendance. The El Dorado Times quips about a gradual transition through the Pearly Gates. The Erie record notes commentary following a remark about a woman.
A playful line describes a wife catching the eye of an auto salesman as he pitches a car to her husband. The moment captures a humorous, lingering impression created during a routine sales pitch.
Mayor H W Loy and Commissioners H E Coulter and Guy S Jeffers begin a two day tour of north central Kansas to inspect swimming pools in multiple cities. A shoplifter at C A Bird Specialty Co 515 E Main stole two pistols after breaking glass. A baby was born to Mr and Mrs Bruce Smith southwest of Chanute. A Pleasanton woman honored at Highland Park picnic received a silver carving set. Local delegation list includes many Chanute residents. Fifty years ago Kimbrough resigns from F C Dixons to join Bloomheart Bros. Parks Helmick named district waterway convention delegate by Gov Hoch. Chanute delegates to Third Kansas District Christian Endeavor Union convention at Thayer. T A Jeffers led music.
E L Lawson May argues planes are a safe travel mode comparing air and road risks. He cites crashes and media coverage to claim routine flight safety, noting pilots, preflight checks, good weather, and careful driving by his wife while acknowledging headlines favor spectacular crashes.
Dr. Crane explains modern medicine treats tonsils as a defense against germs and viruses. Tonsillectomies are reserved for frequent infections or hearing issues, especially avoiding polio season. Patients are advised to wait and monitor before surgery.
Humboldt Martin Mennichs and son Thomas joined fellow Lutherans from St. Peter’s in Stillwater Oklahoma for the International Walther League convention. Delegates Elvira Seyfert Leontine Hoepker Ona Lassman attended from Humboldt, with Henrichs bringing them home. Other Humboldt participants join youth groups from First Baptist touring Ottawa University for the Assembly, with local families hosting and traveling to nearby events and gatherings through the week.
The column credits Lyndon Johnson with deft political maneuvers on the Civil Rights Bill and jury trial amendment. It notes Frank Church’s broadened jury trial scope and Church’s Pan American trip, plus Schoeppel and Butler securing federal judges after backing the amendment, with Pearson apologizing for underestimating Johnson.
Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Sinclair, Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Johnson, Kenny and Marlene join hosts Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Sinclair and Bill for a gathering. Gene Lassman with daughters left Thursday afternoon to visit his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Lassman and other relatives in Cherryvale.
IOLA Kansas August 26 29 two reading specialists will consult at an Iola Reading Workshop for Iola teachers with theme Every Teacher a Reading Teacher Dr Oscar Haugh University of Kansas and Sister Mary James St Marys Xavier Xavier Major subjects include reading problems motivation and program improvement Program coordinator is H M Mason Iola
Washington Postmaster General Summerfield urged Congress to approve postal rate increases to address the department's serious fiscal plight and daily losses. He backed a House bill raising first class rates to 4 cents and airmail to 7 cents, though Senate action this year appeared unlikely.
The American Broadcasting Co and Crossroads TV Productions announce the country music Jubilee will end August 31. The show, once Ozark Jubilee, has aired Saturdays from Springfield since January 2, 1955 on a 113-station network led by Red Foley.
A Minnesota motor repair business burns to ashes two years ago. The owner Vernon J. Pick loses life savings, insurance falls short, closes doors, and later pursues uranium prospecting in Utah. He files claims and sells out for 9 million dollars. The piece urges readers to insure adequately and offers help to determine proper coverage.
The Chanute Tribune lists subscription rates for Neosho, Allen, Wilson, and Woodson Counties and outlines pricing by month, three months, six months, and one year. The notice references publication by Chanute Publishing Company with Ernest W. Johnson as editor and James H K Sheridan as advertising manager.
In a Tampa residential area a single post carries signs reading The Olds on one side and The Youngs on the other. The joint project is by neighbors Larry P. Olds and B O Young showcasing a playful age identity display.
The text warns against a false sense of invulnerability from safety devices and routines. It emphasizes human error in accidents, noting ships, planes, trains, and cars crash due to carelessness, not mechanical failure, urging vigilance and responsibility for health and safety.
A dense listing of television programming across channels with time slots from 8:30 p.m. to midnight and the following Monday schedule. Programs include Mystery Theatre Gale Storm SRO Playhouse Dollar a Second Gunsmoke Whirlybirds People are Funny Captain Kangaroo Today Morning in Joplin Love of Life Guiding Light News Stand Up and Be Counted Liberace As The World Turns Empire Homemaker Bride and Groom House Party Matinee Theatre Large mix of dramas game shows and variety hours across networks.
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