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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1955
Page
2
Two cars driven by William D. Hilton and Ott Johnston collided at the Ash and Highland intersection Thursday afternoon. The Hilton car’s left front and Johnston’s right fender were damaged as Hilton traveled north on Highland and Johnston west on Ash.
State versus Lorraine Leigh in second degree burglary and larceny returns for a new trial after Kansas Supreme Court ruling. McGrail pleads petty larceny and faces up to one year in county jail. Parole hearing set for Dec. 21. Divorces granted for Hewitt and Farmers cases with alimony and costs detailed. Federal Savings and Loan case awards 2697.90. property near Lake Neosho to be sold. Marriage licenses issued for four couples including Smith Thompson and Crockett Patterson.
Chicago The American Farm Bureau Federation backed flexible government price supports and a soil bank proposal, approved without opposition at its annual convention. Southern cotton growers challenged the approval, opposing flexible price supports.
Senator Clinton Anderson of New Mexico calls on the Atomic Energy Commission to reveal all information about its quest to harness the hydrogen bomb for peaceful uses. He argues public involvement and expert participation should be expanded in the recently announced project.
The Senate Internal Security subcommittee ordered public hearings to begin January 4 as part of an inquiry into alleged Communist infiltration of the press, radio and television.
President Eisenhower in Gettysburg receives his longtime friend and fishing partner Aksel Nielsen at the Eisenhower farm in a cordial visit showcasing hospitality from Colorado roots.
Women’s Society of Christian Service circles met at members’ homes Wednesday afternoon through the week. Devotions covered Christmas themes with lessons by several members and guests. Toys for the church nursery were collected. gifts and holiday refreshments were shared among 17 to 18 participants in multiple sessions.
The Mid-America Refining Company entertained employees and their families with a turkey dinner at St. Patrick's Junior High Gymnasium. Santa distributed treats after a program and festivities concluded so attendees could attend the Chanute Schools Christmas program at Memorial Building.
Scout News Troop 17 and Brownie Scouts of Troop 17 met at Lincoln School Tuesday afternoon. President Dee Dee Sweaney called the meeting to order. They planned a Christmas carol for December 17 and spent time wrapping gifts for their fathers. The Brownie Toll was led by Mines Sam Baughman Clark Ward and John Borg en were present with 18 members and leaders.
Mrs J M McGuire welcomed Xi Alpha Tau chapter to her home for a lesson on Planning the Kitchen. Mrs Ed Caldwell led the business session and a cash gift was approved for the adopted family. An Around-Robin note was sent to Mrs Charles Thompson in San Francisco. The next hostess is Mrs Fred L Johnson on Jan 19.
Madrid reports Dr. T. Daniel Shorell of Miami Beach performed a face lifting on Elena Lupescu, widow of King Carol of Romania, in Lisbon on December 12. It was his second such procedure for her.
NEW YORK Matthew J Connelly former President Truman's appointments secretary waived a hearing on charges of conspiracy to defraud the government in a tax case. He said he wants to meet the issue squarely.
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