Rain Barrels Placed At Downspouts Seen As Drought Help
A Chanute resident proposes rain barrels to conserve water as Emporia drought strains supply. He installed a 50 gallon barrel at his home to water flowers and now uses it for baths and household needs. Newspapers across the region echo the idea as a nostalgic solution before river water runs short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Tribune
Pittsburg Sun
Emporia Gazette
Gene Lowther
Pittsburg
Chanute
Emporia
A Pithy Commentary on Postwar Modern Life
The piece notes the fragile state of telephone poles and placards, contrasts physical fitness trends between ordinary citizens and businessmen, mocks electric Christmas lighting, and jokes about fuel gauges in Britain. It also references Dulles losing a small bet on Princeton Yale, the limits on missiles by the Army and Air Force, and a speculative view of 200 mile real estate gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Air Force
Clips and Quips Doctor questions a farm family over milk
A doctor examines school children and learns a underweight youngster. The doctor asks if they drink milk and the child explains they do not because the family lacks enough milk for the hogs.
Twenty Five Years Ago Car Stolen, Found Near White Residence
A Ford coupe stolen from George A. White’s garage at 408 N Highland was found in an alley a block away. White had reported the theft. the car showed a flat tire and about a quarter tank of gas used. Police Chief Lindquist warned vagrants at the city jail after a city woodpile project began. Local notes include travels of S S Linscott, Tyson family plans for Los Angeles, and a Christmas party for teachers and officers of the Methodist Sunday school with numerous attendees. Fifty years ago notes mention mink trapping near Galesburg and a birthday party at Mrs Derrington’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. White
N. Highland
White
J. E. Lindquist
North
Lincoln
S. S. Linscott
Division Highway Office
Topeka
T. S. Tyson
Los Angeles
S. L. Little, White
A. W. Roberts
Verle Roberts
Roy Bogg
M. J. Roberts
Bert Toomey
Ralph Roberts
A. D. Reed
Arthur Ballinger
Hi-Fi Enthusiasm Mounts and Diamond Business Up
Report from the record shop notes growing Hi-Fi enthusiasm among teenagers and Presley records leading sales. Diamond jewelry remains strong as marriages boost demand for engagement rings. Other reports cover TV and radio sales, car trends for 1957, rising vandalism by juveniles, tubeless tires, and press blame for police-sourced stories.
Oil in Near East Dominates U.S. Policy Debate
A columnist argues Near East oil reserves surpass U.S. and shape American policy. He links oil company influence to arms shipments, oil royalty financing, and Aramco ties to Standard Oil amid Suez era tensions, warning oil interests may override traditional allies.
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State Department
France
Britain
Herbert Hoover Jr
Europe
Hoover
Gov
Christian Herter
Massachusetts
Mary Caroline Pratt
Pratt Oil
Pratts
Standard Oil
New Jersey
American Oil Company
Aramco
John Foster Dulles
Lou Henderson
Near East
Washington
Egypt
Nasser
King Saud
Saudi Arabia
Standard of N. J
Socony Mobil
Standard of Calif
The
Texas Co
Syria
Rockefeller
Israel
Iraq
Dr Crane on curing alcohol addiction by ending inner torment
In a case study, Paul R. a 43 year old attorney and chronic alcoholic seeks help from Dr George W Crane. The doctor argues the cure lies in banishing inner torment and addressing impotence fears as a key factor, with psychotherapy as a path to normalcy.
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George W. Crane
Paul R
Crane
Paul
Hopkins Syndicate Inc
Mellett
Ind
Galesburg Students Stage Christmas Operetta In Quest Of Santa
Galesburg grade school students present the Christmas operetta In Quest of Santa Claus on December 20 at 7 30 p m in the school auditorium. Kay McDermott stars as Jane with wood sprite choruses including rabbits brownies and snowflakes. Wongaloo the Spirit of Selfishness is played by Jack Bowman. Christmas dinner will be served for grade and high school students with guests of board members bus drivers and ministers. Two birthdays were celebrated.
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Galesburg
Santa Claus
Kay McDermott
Jane
Santa
Land of the North Star
Jack Bowman
Barbara Dulaney
Vicky Hall
Linda Carson
Lucille Simmons
Clarice
Dorris
English Language Quiz Questions and Answers
Five questions cover grammar spelling pronunciation and vocabulary. Answers include using "to" after shall and choosing correct forms. guidance on standard pronunciation for fallacy. identifying misspelled word kahki should be khaki. and defining obvious as clear evident.
Chanute Tribune December 18 1956 quirky notes and quotes
A fragment from the Chanute Tribune page features a humorous collection of phrases and pronunciations, noting teaching hints and a remark about progress. It mentions khaki, tonsorial, and Benjamin Franklin, plus a memory reference to the first UN General Assembly sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Franklin
United Nations General Assembly
London
New York City
Melody Matinee and Serial Themed TV Schedule Fragment
A fragment lists television slots with Melody Matinee at 2 30 pm Liberace at 4 00 pm As the World Turns at 12 00 pm 1 00 p m 5 40 p m 4 00 p m Serial at 5 55 p m Homemaker at 12 00 p m 6 00 p m 10 30 p m 20 00 p m
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Doug Edwards
Disneyland
Eddie
Giant Step
NBC News
Hiram Holiday
Arthur
Godfrey
Wyatt Earp
Highway Patrol
Ford Theatre
Rosemary Clooney
Dick Power
Dr. Hudson
Sixth Row Center
Mianightis
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J.p.h
Great Britain
John Bull
Princeton
Yale
Junior
Papa
J. L. Taylor
Palmer & Taylor
Brownsville
Memphis
Tenn
Cora Derrington
Elma Deffirbaugh
Elsie Elliott
Elsie Barbour
Gale Perigo
Gladys Gwin
Opal Isham
Osa Leighty
Hazel Mills
Dora Tyner
Elza Butcher
Parsons
E. Lawson
Motor Car Dealer
Joneses
Police Department
Stuart
Lecten
Thanka
Walter Corrigan
N.E
U.S
Drew Pearson
United States
Free World
Soviet Bloc
Sinai Desert
Red Army
Chanute Tribune
Highland
Kas
Daily Timesett
Chanute Publishing Company
Ernest W. Johnson
James E. Sheridan
Mgr
Eas
Member
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Neosho
Allen Whison
Woodson
Mary Susan Waggener
Wilma Trim
Melvin Trim
J. L
Teddy Hizey
Dale Hughes
Louise Halfman
Gladys Rice
Bill Schulz
Dr. Crane
Galesburg School News
David L. McCune
S. Steuben
Robert N. Allen
Ametown Pie
Nouse
McCune Drug Store
Kansas
First National Bank
Chanute, Kas
F.D.I.C
Nash’s Ark
Jane = Wyman’s Theatre
Crossroads
Red Skelton
Circle Theatre
Broken Arrow
Badge
Captain Kangaroo
Joplin
Arthur Godfrey
Tome
Guiding Light
Koam-Tv
KOTV
Wdaf-Tv
Kswm-Tv
Miss Brooks
Tennessee Ernifard
Bob Crosby
Terrytoon Theatre
Rogers-Autry
de. N. Ventor
Wild Bill Hickok
Philco
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