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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1957

Page

2

Local News Briefs and Personal Travels Mentioned

Short items note new ninth grade invitations for enrolled students, with phone reminders to pick up Tribune issues. Travel glimpses include Mrs. W B Heller and Greg and Billy’s trip to San Diego via Texas, plus Grace Boman’s vacations in Wilmington and California. An accident damaged two vehicles on Main Street involving Mrs. Wayne Taylor and listed owners.

W. B. Heller Greg Billy San Diego Louesa Howell N. Highland Texas Mr. Heller W. B. Heller Sr Eloise Heller Wayne Taylor W. Main L. E. Ayers S. Highland

Admittances and Dismissals at Neosho Memorial Hospital

Thursday admittances include Johny Quinn R 2 Mrs Hessell Sweaney 111 N Plummer Maurice Neville Carl Ward Mrs Grace Sampson and several Humboldt and Thayer residents with surgical and medical entries Dismissals list James H Locke Joe Weiner Mrs Ed Fesher Mrs Mac Phillips James Midcap and Mrs Bill Martin Fire incidents note Breck on North Kansas No damage and a farm barn loss estimated 15000 to 20000 Traffic and highway patrol citations list numerous individuals with parking speeding and safety equipment violations with fines and costs

Neosho Memorial Hospital Johny Quinn Hessell Sweaney N. Plummer Maurice Neville Stark Carl Ward Thayer Grace Sampson S. Grant Stanley Kyrczak Humboldt Surgical James R. Kern S. Katy Karren Webb W. 2Nd Anita K. Farmer Luther Klinefelter S. Malcolm Linda Ward James H. Locke Earlton Joe Weiner Ed Fesher Mac Phillips James

Orientation at Royster Ninth Grade Start

An orientation for ninth graders new to Royster Junior High is planned for next Tuesday at Royster. The program begins at 1 p.m. with testing led by Principal Paul Parsons. Results aid guidance work before a student council hosted get acquainted party chaired by Jim Gough with three council officers assisting.

Royster Junior High Freda Betts Paul Parsons Jim Gough Jim

Deaths and Funerals Charles Freeman Reece and Margaret Alger

Funeral services were held for Charles Freeman Reece at Johnson Mortuary with the Rev. Ted D. Hurst officiating and Masonic graveside rites at Elmwood cemetery. Alger Margaret Ella’s service took place at Johnson Mortuary officiated by Rev. E. M. Pearson, with floral attendants and bearers named. burial at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Charles Freeman Reece Johnson Mortuary Ted D. Hurst First Christian Church Elmwood Cemetery Alger Margaret Ella Alger E. M. Pearson Grant Avenue Baptist Church Raymond York Harold Neptune Warner Tiegreen Joe Turner Ellie Belt Glenn Shockey Leo Cox Gene Weber Memorial Park J Cemetery

Resler Dismisses Unfair Practices Case in Pittsburg

Southeast Kansas early report says Dist. Judge L M Resler dismissed the suit charging violation of the Unfair Practices Act and found the law unconstitutional. County Atty John Marshall considers appealing to the state Supreme Court. the IGA Consumers Warehouse Inc was the defendant.

Pittsburg Kas Dist L. M. Resler Atty John Marshall State Supreme Court Independent Grocers Assn. Consumers Warehouse, Inc Marshall IGA

Wortman Shows Rotary Pictures of Germany

Jack Wortman presented at the Rotary Club showing his Germany photos from overseas service. He contrasted reconstruction in western Berlin with the slow rebuild of East Berlin bombed areas. The talk was introduced by Charless Bardwell. Lee Judy announced Whaley N Burney of Aurora Mo will visit Sept 3 as district governor.

East Berlin Jack Wortman Rotary Club Germany Wortman Charless Bardwell Lee Judy Whaley N. Burney Aurora

Hoffa Says He Is Shocked By Underworld Ties In Teamsters

Senate hearings reveal James R Hoffa expressing shock at underworld presence in the Teamsters Midwest boss says he could lead the 1.2 million member union and vows a cleanup. Kennedy accuses Hoffa of allying with mobster Johnny Dio as police records surface of Hoffa associates with criminal past. Hoffa denies turning on anyone and pledges action against corrupt insiders.

Washington James R. Hoffa New York Teamsters Union Midwest Hoffa Senate Robert F. Kennedy Kennedy Johnny Dio Detroit Sen. McClellan McNamara New York Teamster Underworld

Shrine property zoned for general business use

The former Abdallah Shrine Temple property is now zoned for general business use, indicating a shift in planned land use and potential commercial development. The change affects local planning and future investments in the site.

Abdallah Shrine

Women Lose Voting Rights In Eleven Countries

UN secretary general Dag Hammarskjöld reports to the General Assembly that eleven countries deny women voting rights or eligibility for election. The list includes Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Libya, Liechtenstein, Paraguay, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, and Yemen. He notes Saudi Arabia and Yemen also restrict political rights for men.

United Nations N.Y U.N Dag Hammarskjold U.N. General Assembly Afghanistan Iran Iraq Jordan Libya Liechstenstein Paraguay San Marino Saudi Arabia Switzerland Yemen Hammarskjold Egypt Guatemala Monaco Portugal Syria

Fire Protection Contract OKayed for Manhattan Township

Atty. Gen. John Anderson today said the city of Manhattan may enter into a fire protection contract with Manhattan township. The opinion was requested by Manhattan city attorney C Harold Hughes to determine if state law allows the city to supply firefighting equipment to the township for fire response.

Topeka John Anderson Manhattan Anderson C. Harold Hughes Hughes

Cattle Light Hogs Steady in Kansas City Market Report

Kansas City livestock listings show cattle light with calf numbers low, hogs 2,000 moderately active and prices mostly steady to slightly lower for barrows and gilts, sows steady. U S No 1-3 200-250 lb barrows and gilts 21.00-21.75, 180-190 lb 20.00-21.25. sows 300-400 lb largely 18.75-19.50, 400-550 lb 18.00-18.50. Sheep 80-95 lb lambs 22.50-23.00, utility 20.50, ewes 6.50-7.50. Kansas City eggs and butter unchanged. Poultry: young turkeys 14 lbs up 20-21, toms 24 lbs up 18-19, others unchanged. Chicago butter firm. eggs. live poultry steady with prices little changed.

U. S Kansas City Chicago

Wall Street Slips as Volume Remains Light in Late Trading

The stock market extended its losses late in the day while trading stayed light. Total volume was about 1.9 million shares, higher than yesterday’s 1.5 million. Grain futures on the Chicago Board of Trade eased with no trend news. Wheat closed 2 to 7 cents lower, soybeans down 1 to 2 cents, oats steady, rye and corn mixed, with numerous price quotes forFebruary and September contracts across grains and feedstuffs.

New York Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Today

Kansas City Hay Receipts Report Sparse Rail Freight

A Kansas City notice records hay receipts totaling six prairie cars with one car received a week ago and none in the prior year. The item mentions Ameo Vanzetti and a Massachusetts payroll robbery murder, noting a petition to erase convictions amid historical exonerations of witches.

Kansas City Ameo Vanzetti Massachusetts

Docking Signature Doubted by Attorney

A Kansas attorney refused a minor state document from Gov George Dockings office claiming the signature was not legal. He said he compared the signature with the governor on new highway signs and was sure of his ground. The governor's office suggested a secretary may have signed for Docking.

Topeka Kansas George Docking Docking

Hat blown onto woman in Hutchinson gusts

In Hutchinson Kansas a gusty day saw Mrs Frances Arganbright struggle with her hair when a panama hat swept through the air and landed square on her head before a man claimed the topper Footnote quotes she had never seen a hat blown on before.

Hutchinson, Kas Hutchinson Frances Arganbright Mrs. Arganbright

Sales Hold Firm in Kansas City Department Stores

Kansas City department store sales in the 10th Federal Reserve District stayed up one percent from January 1 to August 17 versus a year earlier, according to the U S bank report.

Kansas ‘City Federal Reserve District Kansas City U. S. Bank

House Okays Supplemental Funds for Military Construction

The House approved and sent to the Senate a $1,734,011,947 supplemental appropriation bill. The package includes about 1 billion for military construction and is the third such passage this month.

Washington House Senate

Tangier Island Discovery by John Smith in 1608

Tangier Island in Chesapeake Bay was found by Captain John Smith in 1608, twelve years before the Pilgrims landed in Massachusetts. He named the island and documented its location for English explorers.

Tangier Island Chesapeake Bay John Smith Massachusetts

273 Degree Candidates at Emporia State Teachers College

A total of 273 candidates will receive diplomas at Emporia State Teachers College commencement exercises tonight, including 114 candidates pursuing master's degrees.

Emporia Eas Emporia State Teachers College

Sacco and Vanzetti Case Kept Alive Thirty Years On

Boston commemorates the Sacco and Vanzetti case as public memory and debate persist today. The landmark protest and discussion echo the 1920s murder trial and political climate, highlighting justice concerns and historical interpretation.

Boston Nicola Sacco Bartglo

Meaning of the Ten Commandments Explained by Christian Teachings

A reflection on how the Ten Commandments guide behavior beyond literal prohibitions. It argues that true obligation includes debt evasion, bribery, usury, and unfair business practices, and emphasizes the New Testament context for full meaning. It discusses worship, the Lord's Day, and the sanctity of life, including abortion and mercy killings.

Lord God

Tangier Name Linked to Former Prisoner in Morocco

The Chanute Tribune notes that the name Tangier was chosen because he had once been a prisoner in that port of Morocco, reflecting a personal history tied to the location.

Tangier Morocco

Council Grove man fined for public intoxication to buy winter clothes

A Council Grove man was fined $100 in police court for intoxication in public. The court ordered the money to be used to purchase winter clothing for his family, reflecting a charitable stipulation attached to the penalty.

Council Grove Kas

House fly wings beat about 20000 times a minute in flight

Researchers measured a house fly's wingbeat by vibrating tuning forks to check the speed. The study notes about twenty thousand wing movements per minute during flight.

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