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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1957

Page

5

News Briefs and House Guests Visit Nearby Areas

U.S. Royal Tires and Willard Batteries offer easy terms via Glen's Tire Service. Tribune delivery issues may require contacting a carrier or 700 after 6 p.m. House guests include Mrs. Jewell Ash and Mrs. Earl Fletcher from Des Moines, and Mrs Don Kimmel and Linda from Omaha. Weekend visitors to Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Markley were their daughter and grandchildren, plus Mrs. Alberta Hoover from Topeka. Also noted are departures for Ely Minnesota for a nine day canoe trip.

U.S. Royal Tires Willard Batteries Glen's Tire Service Myrtle Martin N. Forest Jewell Ash Earl Fletcher Des Moines Iowa Don Kimmel Linda Omaha W. C. Markley S. Highland Foster C. Hoover Ronnie Connie Sue Alberta Hoover Topeka

Iola Kiwanis Honors Holstein Heifer Champion

Bruce Jackson, 12, son of Conrad Jackson of Elsmore, was named champion after 35 contestants in the Iola Kiwanis tour of Allen County 4-H projects. The award came with the presentation of a registered Holstein heifer.

IOLA Iola Kiwanis Club Allen County Bruce Jackson Conrad Jackson Elsmore Bruce

Douglas Gore Oppose Zinc Tariff Increase

Senators Douglas of Illinois and Gore of Tennessee warned that raising the lead and zinc tariff would hurt the economy and undermine the reciprocal trade program. They labeled the tariff boost as a serious economic blow and urged opposition.

Douglas Gore Washington D-Ill D-Tenn

Federal Roads Under Contract

Contracts for 232 miles of the interstate system were awarded in July at an estimated total cost of 122 million dollars. The program aims for a 41,000 mile network linking major cities, with completion projected in 13 to 15 years at 27% billion dollars, though costs may rise and funds lag. A state by state breakdown lists totals, federal funds, and mileages for Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Oklahoma.

Washington Bureau of Public Roads Highway Trust Fund Arkansas

Garcia to name Serrano foreign secretary in surprise move

Manila reports President Garcia will appoint Felixberto Serrano ambassador to the United Nations as foreign secretary designate to replace Raul Manglapus who resigns to run for the Senate on the Progressive ticket in November.

Manila Carlos P. Garcia Felixberto Serrano United Nations Serrano Raul Manglapus Senate Progressive Party

Guayan delegates at Inter American Economy Conference

Capehart serves as a delegate at the Inter American Economic Conference held in Buenos Aires, contributing to regional discussions on trade and development. The event gathers leaders and analysts to review economic cooperation across the Americas.

Guayan Capehart Buenos Aires

Elephants in Custody After Bridge Breakdown

A convoy transporting four elephants broke down on the George Washington Bridge. Fort Lee police found five truck drivers without licenses and arrested William Clough Stephen King Robert Ritchie Angelo Antico and Robert Mitchell all from Sarasota Florida. The elephants and drivers were placed in custody until licensed drivers arrived.

Fort Lee N.J.P George Washington Bridge William Clough Troy N.Y Stephen King Yakima Wash Robert Ritchie Angelo Antico Robert Mitchell Sarasota Fla Cristiana Brothers Circus Glen Head Lodi

Teacher in Alaska First to Swim Lake Erie

Dr. Harry Briggs Jr., a history professor at the University of Alaska and ex-Marine, completed a 32 mile Lake Erie crossing in 35 hours. He was urged on by Marines and Navy personnel in escort boats as he reached Point Pelee Ontario and became the first man to swim the lake.

Sandusky Ohio Lake Erie Point Pelee Ont Canada Harry Briggs Jr University of Alaska

Bowling Ball Disappears After Car Door Swing Misstep

Kansas City police are told by P Б G Van Natta that his bowling ball rolled from a car into the street after the door opened on a turn. A passing motorist quickly grabbed the ball and sped away before it could be retrieved.

Kansas City Kas P.B. G

Baruch Observes 87th Birthday on Long Island

Bernard M Baruch celebrated his 87th birthday at a Long Island summer cottage with plans for peace work and visits from his three children. The Camden South Carolina native had earned three million dollars by age 32 and remains a noted adviser to presidents and a park bench philosopher.

Old Westbury N.Y Bernard M. Baruch Camden S.C Long Island

Cards Win Two as Musial Lifts Cardinals in Milwaukee

The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Braves 8-6 in 10 innings and 6-0 in the nightcap to sweep a doubleheader. Stan Musial delivered a two run 10th inning homer, moving to 2,931 career hits, while Vinegar Bend Mizell pitched well in the second game and Wally Moon hit a home run. The sweep narrows the Braves’ lead to six and a half games. In Kansas City, the Athletics dropped to last in the American League after Cal McLish shut them out 9-2.

Associated Press St. Louis Cardinals Milwaukee Braves Milwaukee Cardinals Herman Wehmeier Lloyd Merritt Willard Schmidt von McDaniel Billy Muffett Stan Musial Jake Beckley Rogers Hornsby Cleveland Cal McLish Athletics A’s Wally Burnette Rocky Colavito Indians

Boy Finds Haven In World Journey

In Pawtucket Rhode Island Stephen Landry 2 wearing pajamas and a blanket set out to see the world. A woman saw him a block from home and called police. About thirty minutes later his parents reported him missing and found him at the police station where he had been placed to sleep.

Pawtucket R. I Stephen Landry

Freddie Dawson Trains Next Generation of Boxers

Freddie Dawson, once a light weight contender, has shifted to training a new group of fighters, sharing techniques and coaching for future bouts. He emphasizes discipline, footwork, and defense to develop rising talent.

Softball Meet for Churches Set to Start at Highland Park

The annual Church League softball tournament schedule is announced with first games at 7 30 p m at Highland Park if the district tournament ends tonight Royce Wells says High Prairie faces First Baptist at 7 30 Evan gelical United Brethren and Christian meet at 9 The city tournament if delayed will start Thursday with all nine city teams in a double elimination format Regular summer league play has been canceled First Baptist leads the league in regular play All games at Highland Park

Highland Park Royce Wells High Prairie First Baptist Evangelical United Brethren Christian

Tournament Ends Friday Evenings

The note mentions Friday evenings and a two week duration for the tournament, indicating a two week event with games or rounds scheduled on those evenings.

Little League Tournament Opens With Three Evening Games

Play starts at 5 30 p m with Hawks Rockets at Highland Park. The Tigers face the Cardinals at City Park at 6 00 p m. An Athletics Yankees game is set for the Evangelical United Brethren church diamond at 6 p m.

Highland Park Tigers Cardinals City Park Evangelical United Brethren Church

Centenary of Kansas settler marked by Brecheisen descendants

About 275 descendants gathered in Baldwin Kansas to observe the centennial anniversary of Peter Brecheisen’s settlement. The piece notes Carl Braun as a scoring leader for seven seasons with the New York Knickerbockers.

Baldwin Kas Peter Brecheisen Kansas Carl Braun New York Knickerbockers

Primatene Tablet Promises Quick, Lasting Relief

A 1957 Whitehall Pharmaca ad touts Primatene as a nonprescription tiny tablet that opens bronchial tubes, eases nasal congestion, and relieves hay fever and asthma spasms within minutes, with hours of relief. It claims full prescription-strength compounds combined in one formula. Money back guarantee. sold at drugstores for 98 cents.

New York, N. Y Whitehall Pharmaca Company

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