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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1955
Page
4
The community shows rapid generosity this season as families in need publicized last Monday were adopted within three days, with four more added and others ready to help. Local individuals and organizations act as Santa Clauses, spreading cheerful support.
An editorial lauds the plan to send thousands of tons of surplus grain and other foods to relief agencies abroad. It notes the move reduces surpluses and balances markets while urging private groups and individuals to fund and distribute aid overseas. It emphasizes personal responsibility in charitable effort.
In this reflection on east and west cross Atlantic flights the writer warns that jet speeds will upend daily rhythms forcing travelers to juggle meals and sleep. By 1960 intercontinental trips will resemble jet age disorder with breakfast chasing lunch and time zones wreaking bodily harmony.
Official notice proclaims mistletoe season from now until January 3 with a rule that any person under a sprig must be kissed by the opposite sex. The piece emphasizes consent and decor, lists purchase sources, and warns that January 4 and beyond bans mistletoe kissing.
In Chanute and Erie two mass meetings were set to map plans to destroy church pests in the county. Fred Taylor announced a plan to open a fountain and lunch room in the east half of the Conklin Jewelry Store building.
A running quip session features Foreman and Supervisor banter about speed, tornado auctioneers, and the humorist paradox. Jokes touch on why God made woman after man and a pint sized umpire’s two counts.
In Washington Leonard Hall, GOP National Committee chair, pursues an Eisenhower influenced rebuilding plan. He recruits survey teams and ads to shape the party image, aims to inject youth into local leadership, and targets big-city, then Southern, bases to elect a pro Ike slate.
Dr Crane argues editors face hidden pressure from readers and describe how controversial psychology columns prompt threats to cancel subscriptions. He notes readers misinterpret lines about sex and urges calm responses while defending editors as pioneers in mass education and shifting attitudes.
A clergyman questions replying to a woman's letter about sex education, calling it out of date. He cites youth needing sound science education and compares the request to teaching the earth is flat. Readers are invited to write to Dr. Crane via Hopkins Syndicate for psychological charts.
Banner guests include Mr and Mrs O E Hines and Mr and Mrs Sterling Short. Mrs Clark Brinkley honored at birthday supper with family and neighbors. Grange at Legion hall held regular session with installations by West Buffalo Grange. oysters and chili served. WSCS Christmas party hosted by Mrs L H Cook. January host announced. Dinner guests Mr and Mrs Chester Cauble and son. Mrs Fannie McClain noted.
Mrs. Hubert Wever was admitted to the Fredonia hospital for extensive surgery and is reported to be improving. Another patient, also from Fredonia, returned home after observation and treatment at the same facility.
A thug robbed the Boulevard Theater in Wichita of 400 to 500 dollars last night. He fired at a patron who pursued him, then escaped in a waiting car with an accomplice. The attacker threatened the ticket collector with a chrome plated pistol and demanded all the money.
A unusually bright meteor lit skies over east central Kansas on Saturday. Residents reported the flaming debris to highway patrols in Kansas City Ottawa Emporia Ft. Riley Holton and Perry as two pilots observed it nearly miss their planes from locations near Olathe and Fort Riley.
A golden jubilee banquet was held last night in Wichita for the Rt. Rev. celebrating fifty years in the priesthood. The event honored his long service and dedication to the church community.
Chanute Tribune reports on local briefs from December 19 1955 including community notices and small civic items. Names and places reflect Chanute and nearby areas with concise updates for residents.
Ernest W. Johnson serves as Editor and Publisher with James Fehrenbach as Advertising Manager. The paper publishes evenings except Sunday and is posted as second class matter at Chanute. Includes AP affiliation and Audit Bureau membership. Postal and mail subscription rates listed.
Msgr William M Farrell serves as chaplain at St Joseph Hospital providing spiritual care to patients and staff during ongoing hospital operations.
The Spears Chiropractic Sanitarium and Hospital in Denver Colorado offers 72 pages of testimonials claiming results for arthritis cancer polio epilepsy rheumatic fever multiple sclerosis cerebral palsy muscular dystrophy strokes heart liver skin stomach and kidney ailments and more.
Tuesday listings show a packed lineup from 7:00 p.m. with Sid Caesar and Talent Scouts to 10:55 p.m. featuring Amos and Andy and late news. Daytime slots include Today in four states, Ding Dong School, Arthur Godfrey, and various soap operas and game shows across multiple local channels KOAM KOTV and KSWM.
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