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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1958
Page
4
A reader supports Mrs. Davis letter on race prejudice, arguing the heart matters more than skin color. The writer notes prejudice endures from past generations and reflects on moral responsibility and accountability in a free nation.
In this reflection by Mrs. Virgil Hanson, the piece argues for kindness and personal responsibility to combat discrimination. It cites foreign travel, the need to forgive injustices, and the idea that national recovery starts with individual hearts. The author parallels Eisenhower’s travel reminders with Christian ideals and references Charles Sheldon’s What Would Jesus Do to illustrate applying high standards in business and life.
A devotional note cites 1 Corinthians 12 9 stating My strength is made perfect in weakness. The brief message emphasizes reliance on divine power in human frailty.
The piece surveys fears of recession and hyperinflation amid a national debt rise and higher taxes. It cites a New York Times page ad by the Socialist Labor Party criticizing capitalism and praising socialism. It notes geologist Paul Lyons predicts 200 feet sea level rise in 200 years and mentions Rand Corporation's airpower research and a call for machines to do our worrying.
In Chanute, George Alford delivered fifteen watermelons from his Lean na area truck farm, totaling 775 pounds with an average of 52 pounds each. They sold to a local grocer amid strong demand as farmers buy seed for next year. A heavy rain and lightning struck later, dropping 1.03 inches in half an hour.
A brief item notes women playing hooky from chores to catch a TV movie, recalling a past act of skipping school to see it years ago. The playful reflection suggests nostalgia and social habits in daily life as observed by the Cher ryvale Republican.
Washington column praises Lyndon Johnson for a bipartisan string of legislative wins during the closing session. It notes his handling of the Reciprocal Trade Act extension and recalls his cloakroom influence, ace up his sleeve with Sen. Byrd, and a tough showdown with Sen. Kerr over oil preferences and trade terms.
Dr. Crane reviews a Green Bay church fund raising scheme using a penny per pound weight idea with a numbered slip draw, the suspense boosting donations. He cites Northwestern University Law School weigh in admissions and notes how fun ideas ease social ice for youth groups while raising funds efficiently.
Local Chanute publication details pricing for Neosho and neighboring counties. Billing options include monthly, quarterly, and yearly terms with rates listed for in and out of county subscribers. The paper notes AP content rights and operating schedule.
Thayer residents list visiting relatives in Thayer and Wichita. Keith Stafford plans to move to Harrisburg Pennsylvania for work with Laurel Pipe Line Co. Several guests from Tulsa Kansas City Edna DeSoto Stark and Chanute join local families for dinners and gatherings. A picnic was held honoring the Gugloitti family and relatives.
Saturday August 23 1958 TV guide shows a full day across KOAM Channel 7 KOTV Channel 6 WDAF Channel 4 KODE Channel 12 with morning cartoons news Captain Kangaroo and family shows, afternoon games and soaps, prime time lineups including Gunsmoke and The Price Is Right, and late night movies and news.
A Chanute Sunday gathering at Santa Fe park drew many relatives including Guglottti Studebaker and Powers families. Other visits included Lois McFarland from Independence and Marguerite Carrol of Redondo Beach visiting Elrod relatives.
Urbana report notes officers reelected including Lloyd Christmas and Chester Bercaw with Ira Lowmaster as director and Mrs Hazel Heilman continuing as secretary treasurer. In local business Glynn Stierwalt redecorates the McCalment property. Nearby visits include Warren Bercaw and son Glenn from Chanute, and trips by Bruce Doron from Yuma to attend gatherings and visit relatives.
Local residents share visits births and relocations. Earlton and Chanute families welcomed new arrivals and hosted guests from Pittsburg Liberal and Wichita while others moved into the Bassis apartment in Chanute and Earlton families enjoyed weekend gatherings and church yard activities.
Leonard Watson and Gerald lory with Greg lory visit in Chanute. Mrs Anna Green of Kansas City and Mr and Mrs J E Bradshaw of rural Chanute are named. Patti Wolfe started work in Chanute. Mrs Mary Lou Willis of Kansas City called on Mary Bailey and attended cousin Hessel Rays funeral. Rufus Elrod of Thayer and daughter Marguerite Carroll of Redondo Beach called on Julius Hawke.
Andrew Jackson retired at 69 as the oldest man to hold the presidency. The note adds that if Eisenhower completes his term he would leave office at about 70 years and three months.
The text reflects on wishing to pause moments of life and keep times forever, but acknowledges the impossibility of stopping time. It notes money and life must flow, with value found in spending on necessities and joy, while cherishing memories of loved ones and stages passed.
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