Court of Honor for Boy Scouts at Alcott School
Approximately 125 people attended a community Boy Scout court of honor at Alcott School. Advancements were announced and merit badges presented for Troops 3 and 6 and others, with ceremony details, participants, and a candlelight closing.
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Boy Scouts
Alcott School
Jim Scott
Danny Slane
Tom Scott
Frank Vangotten
First Methodist Church
Ralph Shores
Larry Steeves
Bill Blanck
Herbert Shores
Church
Ellis Potter
Kenneth Winters
Brian Haller
David Durham
David Shurtleff
Terry Sutcliffe
Jim Bedenbender
Mapleton man dies after entering car on Monday
The Mapleton region reports Sperry Burton Brillhart aged 73 died unexpectedly Monday while entering his car after leaving a store. In Fort Scott Harold Wyrick 15 received a citation for actions Dec 2 that likely saved 15 month old Suzan Preble from fatal shock after a US 69 crash that killed her grandmother. Fredonia notes Ben Hudson of the Fredonia Herald recalls Chanute whiskey raid where authorities found three jugs of pop skull.
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Mapleton
Sperry Burton Brillhart
Fort Scott
Harold Wyrick
Citizens Safety Council For
Suzan Preble
Kansas City
Jessie Williams
Wyrick
Fredonia
Ben Hudson
The
Fredonia Herald
Chanute
Raid Probes Home Whiskey Sales Spark Local Boilor Interest
Independence sheriff’s officers investigated a break in at the grocery and service station owned by Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Alber. Missing were 10 cartons of cigarettes 10 silver dollars $1 25 in quarters 50 cents in pennies and various old coins. A raid followed complaints that whiskey was sold by the drink in the home. Bonded whiskey reportedly not acceptable for Chanute boozers.
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Independence
Adolph Alber
Ike Returns To Washington
President Eisenhower decided to return to Washington from Gettysburg this afternoon at about 2 to 2 30 PM with Mrs. Eisenhower to finish Christmas preparations. White House secretary James Hagerty said the move was driven by Mrs. Eisenhower’s wishes. Doctors have not ruled out a warm climate for recovery and Augusta Georgia remains under consideration.
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Gettysburg
Eisenhower
Washington
James C. Hagerty
White House
Hagerty
Augusta
Outdoor Exercise Might Speed Up Attack Plan
The statement notes that the attack could advance more quickly if the subject gets additional outdoor exercise, but current weather conditions here have limited such activity.
Few Christmas Steps For Little Blonde Girl On Artificial Legs
In West Orange New Jersey Cindy Ann Inman a two year old girl born without arms or legs took a few steps at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation using artificial limbs. Her mother Mrs Vida Inman 31 hopes for a brighter future as the Sherman Texas family thanks contributors to a See Cindy Walk fund. Cindy will return at age eight for fitted artificial arms.
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West Orange
N.J
Cynthia Ann Inman
Sherman
Texas
Cindy
Vida Inman
Kessler Institute For
Mrs. Inman
Merger Reports Due On Independent Unions Meet
Representatives of independent labor unions conclude a three day session with final reports on merger aims for about 6 million non AFL-CIO members. The gathering, hosted by the National Independent Union Council and Confederated Unions of America, seeks groundwork for a Washington convention in February. Wisconsin rail lines cover 6,266 miles.
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ST. Louis
Afl-Cio
Washington
National Independent Union Council
Confederated Unions of America
Long Distance Telephone Call Aids Are Given
Santa relies on Southwestern Bell operators to handle peak Christmas Eve and Christmas Day long distance traffic. Eight extra operators join eighteen regulars as 475 calls are expected, up from 454 last year. Volunteers suggest calling early, provide the destination number, and wait for the operator if lines are busy. Reduced rates apply Monday December 26 as a holiday.
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Santa
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Darrell Green
Southwestern Bell
Green
Long Bell Employees Guests of Carl Kelleys
Mr and Mrs Carl Kelley entertained Long Bell Lumber Co employees and families at the Pine room of Tioga Hotel with holiday decor and gifts. After dinner the Kelleys hosted a party at their home 1220 W 4th with games and gift exchange. guests included Mr and Mrs Kenneth Nelson children Christy Karen and Charles and others from Chanute Thayer Urba and rural areas.
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Carl Kelley
Long Bell Lumber Co
Pine Room
Tioga
Kenneth Nelson
Christy
Karen
Charles
Marvin Knapp
Edna Strohm
Chanute
Jesse Johnson
Ed. Harms
Thayer
George Dorris
Urbana
Kelley
Carla Sue
Kelleys
W. 4Th
Yugoslavia Wins Security Council Seat in UN Lottery
At United Nations headquarters Yugoslavia won a two year term on the Security Council under a split term deal with the Philippines. The General Assembly approved 43 votes for Yugoslavia, 11 for the Philippines, and one each for Finland and Sweden after a 36 ballot deadlock. The Philippines would fill the remainder of the term after one year.
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United Nations, N.Y.P
Yugoslavia
U.N. Security Council
Philippines
General Assembly
Assembly
Finland
Sweden
Russia
Washington
Sas
Con Assembly
Slavia
Govern‘ment
Yugoslavia Named To Half Term On UN Council
The United Nations council selection named Yugoslavia to serve the first half of the term after being drawn by Assembly President Jose Maza. Russia indicated support for the compromise though calling it illegal while Latin-American delegates questioned the precedent. Britain defended the decision, noting no future commitment to Philippines support.
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Yugoslavia
Assembly
Jose Maza
Russia
Latin America
Philippines
Three Japanese Tuna Boats Feared Lost at Sea
Kyodo News reports 62 crew aboard three tuna boats feared lost in the Pacific about 800 miles south of Honshu. Rescue efforts ongoing as weather and search conditions hinder recovery.
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Tokyo
Pacific Ocean
Honshu
Kyodo News Service
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