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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1956
Page
4
Views of the News argue the city’s rapid growth outpaces planning. It cites rural-route expansion, haphazard development, and the need for a planning commission and zoning ordinance to guide orderly future growth.
The New York former governor Tom Dewey impressed at the Republican national convention with a mature restrained speech and calm presence. Observers see him as a logical Secretary of State or possible 1960 Republican nominee, potentially becoming a top party leader by then at age 58.
This witty column by J.P.H. riffs on vacation plans Christmas cards political conventions hotel notices and legal quirks. It pokes fun at labor disputes coffee break risks safety warnings and the pace of modern life with clever, sometimes pointed, observations.
In a brief exchange, a tramp recognizes a cook as the same man who served him mince-pie yesterday. The cook, Irving Bachellor, appears to be the same person, prompting curiosity about his current whereabouts while the encounter hints at a shared past.
A fragmentary dialogue from a New England travel note features Bacheller and a sitter discussing farming on a steep hillside. The sitter admits not planting seeds traditionally and jokingly describes shooting seeds with a shotgun, revealing the conversational tone rather than practical farming method.
Twenty five years ago five Chanute Sea Scout members visited Independence aboard the Ranger while the Hawk hosted them. Chanute Legion Municipal band members near final rehearsals for the Wichita state contest meet at Memorial Building for dress inspection.
A man returns to his boyhood town after 65 years to find many changes. Old buildings remain but streets, shops, and services have modernized with concrete sidewalks, parking meters, supermarkets, and upgraded drug stores. Few locals recall distant occupants, and the visitor’s wistful plan for a perfect reunion may outpace reality.
Washington coverage details the Democratic vice presidential battle at the convention as Kefauver and Kennedy vie for support. Key figures Patman Johnson Rayburn Daley Arvey Stevenson's Illinois bloc shift toward Kennedy fuels a wave, while Humphrey holds off and Kefauver pursues Minnesota votes amid floor chaos.
Opal and Frank, married six years with two children, follow Dr. Crane’s guidance by joining a church and taking active roles. Opal recalls how careful behavior, praise, and a strategic move against a former girlfriend help reinforce their bond and renew their happiness. Now they thrive with shared homemaking and family love.
Humboldt residents mark birthdays for Mrs T F Ahlers and Mrs Alice Wolfe. Visitors include Miss Joan Thomas from Saginaw visiting grandparents the Longs. Fidelis Class hosts an ice cream social in Lincoln Park. Family members from Chanute Tulsa El Dorado Iola Parsons Fort Scott join in. St Josephs Catholic school welcomes 66 pupils for term. Mrs Bauer and children return to Tulsa after summer visit.
Science Hill residents and relatives from Erie Wichita Fort Scott and nearby towns exchanged visits. Travel included Duling and Zandler families visiting in Wichita and St Paul while others returned from military service in Germany. New losses were reported as Cecil Comstock of Denver died and was to be buried in Fort Scott.
Rates listed for by mail subscriptions in Wilson and Woodson counties appear in this fragment. The text shows monthly and quarterly options with prices, including a one year rate and multi county coverage, but many figures are garbled.
The Chanute Tribune notes a flurry of August social visits. Johnny and Tommy Bauer, with Mrs. Bauer, traveled from early August to spend two days here. The Middaugh and Saving families from Minneapolis and Lenexa visited Irene Saving’s household, joined by Cassingham and Murray relatives from Overland Park and Corpus Christi. Nearby residents hosted relatives from Wichita and Buffalo, while Una Van Nice returned home after a Chanute visit.
In Humboldt and nearby towns the Crumline family gathered for redecorating Grace Crumline’s home. The group included Mr. and Mrs. Lester Crumline and daughters from Kansas City along with the Swinney family from Independence. The annual High Prairie homecoming is now set for October 14, the second Sunday of the month.
About 70 million licensed drivers in the country faced traffic violation tickets. roughly twenty million were cited for offenses, reflecting a sizable share of drivers receiving penalties.
Buffalo Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Bushfield attended a birthday dinner in Fredonia Saturday evening hosted by Mr. and Mrs. George Bushfield. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Morris of Fredonia. T. D. Steele from Chanute visited Will Rogers' home last Thursday. Mrs. M. E. McGregor and Kathy returned from a two week Oregon trip. Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Collison hosted dinner last Tuesday with guests Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sievers.
Tonight's listings show Spotlight Playhouse at 7 30 p m with Aluminum Hot at 2 09, $64,000 Question at 9, Dear Phoebe at 9 30, This Is Show Business at 10 05, In a Ray Hutton at 10 30, Terrytoon Theater at 6 30 and Roy Rogers Gene Autry programs. Also Zeta on channel 4, Childrens Hour, News at 10 35, Cartoon Theatre at 10 50, Eddie Fisher at 11 09, News and sports at 5 45, and midnight signoffs.
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