Christmas Spirit Reunites Wichita Man With Family
Wichita electrician Russ Fitzgerald and six children will be reunited with his wife after local residents raised about 800 dollars to move the family from Acworth Georgia to Wichita. He endured fire toxemia a heart condition a cleft palate operation and a job loss while apart from his family. Now they plan to be together for Christmas and express gratitude for the community’s generosity.
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Wichita, Kan
UPI
Russ Fitzgerald
Georgia
Fitzgerald
Wichita Electrician
Wichita
Acworth
Wichta
Neighborhood notes highlight local students and recovery
Mrs. Carl Larcom of 19S Lafayette has been released from a Wichita hospital after surgery last week. Lori Mangine of 1216 West Main earned a place on Emporia Kansas State College honor roll with a 3.75 GPA as a junior majoring in physical and elementary education. A 1973 Chanute High School graduate, she attended Neosho County Community Junior College.
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Carl Larcom
Lafayette
Wichita
Lori Mangine
W. Main
Emporia Kansas State College
Chanute High School
Neosho County Community Junior College
Amtrak Denver to Pueblo Rail Service Debated by Transit Officials
Amtrak will start daily Denver to Pueblo rail service in May as part of a longer run to Washington. Officials say bus is cheaper and faster for the Denver to Pueblo leg, with travel times around 3 to 4 hours for the train and about 2½ hours by bus.
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Washington, D.C
UPI
Amtrak
Denver
Pueblo
Colorado
Washington
Colorado Springs
Kansas City
St. Louis
NCCJC Offers Graduate Seminar A Law In Education
NCCJC will offer a Tuesday graduate seminar from 7 15 to 10 p m Jan 20 to May 4 at Neosho County Community Junior College. The program, now in its second year, targets Kansas teachers and covers 13 legal topics with Kansas attorneys and provided materials including a free text. Dr Charles Litz of Kansas State University will teach, with a grant from the Governor's Committee on Criminal Administration. Scholarships are limited to full time teachers and three semester hours of graduate credit are available. For more information contact Erik P Conard or Arlys Terry at KSU Continuing Education.
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Neosho County
Kansas
Charles Litz
KSU
Governor’s Committee On Criminal Administration
Erik P. Conard
Arlys Terry
KSU Division of
Umberger Hall
Toys lose simple charm in a gadget heavy market
George Knott, a 25 year toy veteran, notes shifts from simple wooden wagons to toy lines driven by play value and sociologist input. Hot sellers include Six Million Dollar Man dolls, Barbie outfits, and Evel Kneivel toys with innovative features. A new female doll with articulated torso and breasts sparks discomfort but sells well.
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Knott
Evel Kneivel
Death notices for Willard Hines and Martha Litchman
Willard Hines 57 of Rt 2 Erie died this morning at Labette County Medical Center Parsons services tentatively set for Wednesday information to be released by Pierce Funeral Home Erie. Martha M Litchman 69 Salina wife of Very Rev Frederic W Litchman died Saturday night at home after prolonged ill health Born July 25 1906 Canon City Colorado came to Salina in 1947 active in Big Sisters Girl Scouts YWCA and civic groups Memorial services at Christ Cathedral Saturday officiated by Rt Rev William Davidson and Very Rev Sylvan Law Memorials to Christ Cathedral Geisendorf Rush Smith Funeral Home Salina in charge.
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Willard Hines
Rt. 2
Erie
Labette County Medical Center
Parsons
Pierce Funeral Home
Frederic W. Litchman
Salina
HNS
Martha M. Litchman
Christ Episcopal Cathedral
Canon City
Colo
Chanute
Litchman
Big Sisters
YWCA
Episcopal Church
St. Martha’s Guild
Civic Music Association
National Organization of Women
The
League of Women Voters
American Association of University Women
Ellen F. Litchman
Venice
Calif
Martha L. DeCarlos
San Francisco
William
Albuquerque
N.M
John
Robert Morris
McKeesport
Christ Cathedral
William Davidson
Sylvan Law
Fire at Westview Nursing Home prompts air conditioner check
Chanute Fire Department found smoke in the kitchen of Westview Nursing Home at 1700 W 2nd caused by an air conditioner motor. No damage beyond the motor. A grass fire on a field owned by Glen Wrestler, 242 miles south on US 169, was also investigated. Disturbance at the VFW lounge led to arrests for Dean and Chaney on disorderly conduct and profanity. Burglary-style thefts reported on outdoor decorations at two homes.
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Chanute
Westview Nursing Home
Glen Wrestler
Dean
Chaney
Daily transcript from Neosho Memorial Hospital visiting hours and admissions
Visiting hours are 2 to 4 PM and 6:30 to PM. Patient census lists 47 adults and pediatrics with two babies. Admissions span Friday to Sunday including Susan Sanders Elsmore Florence Watts Stark Clifford Cheney Humboldt Mrs Clifford Cheney Humboldt William Cook Toronto and others. Birth Saturday records a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Stewart of Yates Center.
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Neosho Memorial Hospital
Susan Sanders
Elsmore
Florence Watts
Stark
Clifford Cheney
Humboldt
William Cook
Toronto
Kelly Jean Pens
Overland Park
William Dodson
Eric
Chester Rose
Yates Center
Cynthia Gilliland
Edith
James Coday
Zula Johnson
Tioga Hotel
Bertha Pharis
Janice Moore
S. Steuben
Ray Winder
Riley Oliphant
S. A. Mitchell
Jerry Matlock
S. Washington
Harry Howard
Greg Walker
Robert Julich
Obie Langford
David Wescott
Buffalo
Dennis Crofts
LeRoy
Kelly Pens
David Cawthon
N. Evergreen
Walter Saving
Nola Smith
Colonial
Tommy Stewart
Henshall Named to KU Medical School Panel
Charles Henshall of 101 N Kansas is among six lay members chosen to join six interview teams for the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Kansas City Kansas. Teams include a basic scientist a clinical faculty member a lay citizen and a Kansas physician. Teams interview first year applicants for 1976 admission and vote on recommendations which proceed to two committees and to the Executive Vice Chancellor and Chancellor for final action.
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Charles Henshall
Kansas
University of Kansas School of Medicine
Kansas City
Kansas Medical Society
KU Medical School
Union Gas seeks 90 day notice cut of service in Wilson County
Union Gas System asks Kansas regulators to allow shutting off service to nearly all Wilson County customers on 90 days notice. About 162 residences would be affected in rural areas, while Fredonia Altoona and Buffalo are excluded. Hearing set for Jan. 8 to review the request amid protests from rural residents unable to afford alternative heat sources.
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Fredonia, Kan
UPI
Union Gas System, Inc
Kansas Corporation Commission
Wilson County
Fredonia
Altoona
Buffalo
Public Service Company
Thomas Vaughn
la Fontaine
Eugene A. Brown
Union Gas
Young artists display works at Fredonia Stone House Gallery
Fredonia’s Stone House Gallery adds a children's section with ongoing exhibitions by local elementary students. First graders display this month, second graders in February, with hours 9 to 11 30 a.m. weekdays and 3 to 5 p.m. Sundays. The gallery is free to the public.
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Fredonia
Stone House
Tulsa Driver Injured in One Car Crash Near Fall River
Danny T. Mills an 18 year old Tulsa Oklahoma man was injured in a one car wreck near Fall River at 2 am today. His 1976 Ford left the road and overturned causing 3000 dollars in property damage and minor injuries. Mills was admitted to St Margaret s Hospital in Fredonia. A second minor accident on highway 169 near Chanute caused 50 dollars damage.
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Fall River
Danny T. Mills
Tulsa
Okla
St. Margaret's Hospital
Fredonia
Mills
Chanute
Mothers' March chairman named for Chanute year
Betty Stevenson of Chanute has been named 1976 Mothers' March chairman by the Southeast Kansas Chapter March of Dimes. The event runs January 25 26 27 and supports birth defect research benefiting about 250000 children born annually. Stevenson notes the goal is to save babies and their health through research education and awareness.
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Betty Stevenson
S. Maolcom
Chanute
Southeast Kansas
March of Dimes
Stevenson
Chanute Jaycee Jaynes
MOD Mothers Club
Oilman's son found dead in Wichita motel
The 21-year old son of oilman James Hershberger was found dead Saturday night in an east Wichita motel room reportedly from a drug overdose. Deputy Coroner Dr. W G Eckert said the body was discovered by friends.
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Wichita
Kan
UPI
James Hershberger
W.G. Eckert
James W
Jimmy” Hershberger
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Service Coop
Wichita Bank For Cooperatives
Service Cooperative Association
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Coop
Humboldt and Chanute
NCCJC
Dallas
George Knott
Santa Claus
VFW
Homer E. Ostrander
House
Rogers Dean
S. Malcolm
Larry D. Chaney
Dennis Mills
S. Tennessee
Ed Roush
S. Rutter
Daily Transcript
Henshall
KUMC
Mothers’ March
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