Wise Choice in Selecting Whitley Austin to Board of Regents
Governor Docking names Whitley Austin of Salina to succeed Oscar Stauffer on the Board of Regents. The appointment is praised as sound with Austin described as capable, conscientious, and editors have noted his mature views on education. Stauffer retires at term end in January after long service.
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Whitley Austin
Salina
Oscar Stauffer
Board of
Regents
Governnor Decking
Stauffer
Governor Docking
Board of Regents
Taxpayer Seeks Notice on Delayed Special Assessment
A city inquiry reveals a taxpayer asked months ago about a street improvement special assessment and was told a notice would be sent. No notice arrived and deadlines passed for bond sale. After three weeks, city staff have not resumed the checkup or provided an update.
Kandyan Dance Troupe Impresses Guests With Unfamiliar Rhythm
A Kandyan dance troupe performed Naga Vannama Li Keliya and Khomba Kankariya excerpts with a five piece orchestra. Dancers wore white sarongs and turbans, moving in stylized ballet like steps while singing in unfamiliar tones. The show contrasted sharply with Western music and TV.
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Kandy
Ceylon
Hotel Ballroom
Christmas Vacation Dears Schools Early Amid Illness
Twenty five years ago the city schools closed two days early for Christmas after illness disrupted classes per Board of Education order. Local social notes record YWS Club dinner at 209 North Franklin and Westminster church class Christmas party at 208 North Garfield with numerous attendees. Mrs Raymond Justice and sons plan Newton visit for Christmas. a child writes a hopeful Santa letter. Woman's Relief Corps elects officers including President Mary Joyce and treasurer Cecilia Robertson.
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Board of Education
Suvt
L. H. Petit
YWS Club
Junior Fritz
N. Franklin
Herla Rush
Richard D. Worley
William Johnson
Bernard F. Wyatt
E. E. Zastrow
P. W. Krueger
Sidney R. Olson
E. B. Rogers
T. H. Lovett
J. E. Frederick
First Presbyterian Church
H. A. Rumble
N. Garfield
Mmes
Fred Ebert
Claude Spafford
Florence Turner
A. K. Lewis
John Schmutz
Mamie Hayes
O. P. Stevens
Frank Elliott
Mary L. Tebay
Herman Squier
Fletcher Maclary
D. C. Beach
C. D. Thompson
Vearl Hubier
Walter Cox
Dave Petterson
Raymond Justice
Jack and
Dean
Newton
A. F. Percival
Justice
Santa Claus
Miss Ross
Thayer
Goodby
Myrtle H. Moeller
Woman's Relief Corps
Mary Joyce
Mary Meeker
Quimby
Mary Harmon
Cecilia Robertson
Amy Moore
John Kaemmerling
Mary Moore
Many Things Learned In Traffic Crash
This column recounts a crash blamed on the other driver and advises readers on crash handling. The writer urges carrying insurance, license, and police cooperation, preferring daylight, urban settings, and minor damage. It emphasizes avoiding injuries and recognizing insurance and repair networks.
Facts About Waste Hidden Better Than Security Secrets
Cape Canaveral missile testing faced waste mis management and inefficiency hidden by secrecy. The report cites costly cable failures at Canaveral, a revised $800000 lab at Patrick AFB, staff cuts during Sputnik era, odd travel for Calypso performers, a tangled supply system with 67 forms, misrouted fuel and a destroyed Thor missile due to wiring errors.
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Jack Anderson
Cape Canaveral
Fla
Air Force
Florida
Patrick's Brass Hats
Trinidad
Dominican Republic
Worry Clinic explores juvenile quirks and adult behavior
Dr. George W. Crane analyzes how a former boyish need for approval drives adult risk taking and contrarianism in a hospital setting. He argues compensatory behavior shows in cars, money, and sexual bravado, urging readers to self analyze and act age appropriately. He advertises a sex differences booklet from The Hopkins Syndicate.
Clips and Quips: Light Drollery From Home and War
A column of wry quips touches wartime discipline a captain and soldier clash over losses a joke about gravity costs and navy humor. A local man plans a Christmas surprise a fountain pen versus mink coat gag and a shopper’s quip about a salesman. The piece contrasts domestic wit with broader social observations.
Jack Lowe Opens New Optometric Office in Hugoton
Dr. Jack L. Lowe, formerly of Chanute, opens an optometric office in Hugoton succeeding Dr. Paul Resley who moved to Pittsburg. Lowe studied at Chanute and Pittsburg, trained at the Los Angeles College of Optometry, and belongs to Omega Delta and the Kansas Optometric association. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Lowe of 110 West Ash.
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Hugoton
Jack L. Lowe
Chanute
Paul Resley
Pittsburg
Lowe
Los Angeles College of Optometry
Omega Delta Fraternity For
Optometrists
Kansas Optometric Association
Virgil Lowe
W. Ash
Correcting five English questions for clarity
The user asks five English questions about grammar pronunciation spelling and vocabulary. They include options to correct a sentence about glancing at a picture, pronouncing Bahamas, identifying a misspelled word among tremulous treacherous tresspass trepidation, defining ineffability, and finding a pe starting word meaning a slight of.
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Bahamas
Chanute Publishing Company Subscribers Rates Listed
Ernest W. Johnson editor notes subscription prices for Neosho Allen Wilson and Woodson Counties. Rates shown for monthly, quarterly, and yearly mail delivery. Advertising manager James E. Sheridan oversees the catalog.
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Furnisueavy Chanute Publishing Company
Ernest W. Johnson
James E. Sheridan
Mgr
Neosho
Allen Wilson
Woodson
Language quiz items on pronunciation and etiquette
A list of short prompts addressing pronunciation emphasis punctuation and manners. Items include audial guidance to stress syllables and phrases like You need only to glance at the picture to be attracted by the artist's technique and examples such as trespass and peccadillo with notes on discourtesy and inaffability.
Stolen Kiss Is Expensive
Monmouth man Ray Schenour, 50, paid heavily for a kiss he stole from a 16 year old girl. Police say she sought the time and he kissed her after going to the upstairs apartment. He was charged with disorderly conduct and fined 100 dollars plus 9 dollars costs by Justice of Peace R Hardin Mc Coy.
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Monmouth
Ray Schenour
Schenour
Justice of Peace
R. Hardin McCoy
Law Gets Law COLUMBUS Ohio Traffic Citation for John W Law
In Columbus Ohio police cited 39 year old John W Law for a traffic violation. The incident shows a routine enforcement action by local authorities.
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Columbus, Ohio
John W. Law
The Joy of Gracious Gift Receiving and Service
The passage argues that giving pleasure in return for gifts or good service strengthens relationships. A courteous recipient boosts the giver's satisfaction, while enthusiasm from workers improves customer response. Half hearted service harms all, so mutual pleasure should be sought without causing others unhappiness.
Unclear TV Schedule Fragments Include Dick and the Duchess and Gunsmoke
Fragmented listings show daytime and evening times with titles such as Dick and the Duchess Gale Storm Gunsmoke and Captain Kangaroo across several hours. Numbers and notes appear jumbled, but indicate a regional broadcast slate with children and news blocks.
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Hopkins Syndicate, Inc
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Aulo
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South Santa Fe
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Main & Santa Fe
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Mars
Lion of Fie
Koch- Skinner Memorial
Robert Koch
Dick and the Duchess
Gale Storm
Club Oasis
Have Gun
Wil Travel
Gisele Mackencie
Gunsmoke
CBS News
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Arlene Francis
Liberace
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Studio Kitchen
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Doug Edwards
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Men of Annapolis
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