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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1956
Page
4
The piece notes Christmas joy rooted in Christian faith and prayer. It links festive cheer with charity, family, and clergy backed by three weeks of newspaper commentaries. It wishes readers a merry and bright holiday.
J M argues that university control over the Daily Kansan stifles student thought and editorial voice. He says colleges exist to teach critical thinking, not mere facts, and urges extending full press freedoms to campus newspapers.
A fragment from a pre Christmas Life issue catalogs various items with satirical tone. Mentions number of intoxicant ads, a London Times personal notice, Woodrow Wilson birthday note, and quips about lotteries, gifts, and car clearance. Contains scattered editorials and jokes.
An elderly patron questions a restaurant owner about rabbit pie. The proprietor admits sometimes mixing in horsemeat, and the two discuss proportions as a humorous aside in a clipped dialogue.
A dialog excerpt shows a character preferring intelligent company while another notes a heartbeat like a drum. A soldier calls to arms, and a stenographer resigns with a planned explanation. The excerpt emphasizes dialogue and misreadings between identities.
An extensive drive to sell tickets for the employment fund benefit holiday ball and card party was launched by the Art and Literature Club at King David Temple next Tuesday evening. Preliminary sales were reported brisk by Mrs. William M. Gray, chairwoman. Eric and Mrs. John Bivins fished Friday, catching 11 bass and crappie on Flat Rock Creek six miles east, where Mrs. Bivins visited her brother J. J. Hoagland on a farm adjoining the creek.
E Lawson May writes a nostalgic portrait of Christmas Eve. A cold wind, snow, closing shops, festive lights, carols, church services, and the city’s quiet, with a nod to hardship and tragedy that still define the night. The piece blends mood with enduring holiday traditions.
Dr. George W. Crane argues Christianity foregrounds positive human virtues and outward charity. He contrasts it with other faiths, notes its missionary role, social institutions, and view of God as a loving father. He cites Jesus teachings on service, youth appeal, and personal value over ritual.
Drew Pearson travels to Sondre Strom Greenland to describe winter life for about 1st,000 American troops fueling bombers and aiding Scandinavian Airlines. He explains harsh arctic conditions, Danish oversight, limited contact with Greenlanders, and strict public health protections to shield natives from modern diseases.
Jeanna Richardson entertained guests including Dr. Fred Shaw Chanute and Mr. and Mrs. Carter Clay Center along with Humboldt friends and relatives. Jack Richardson visited relatives while Pfc. John Lee Ingels returned from Virginia. Little Sue Briener was bitten by a dog but recovering satisfactorily. The Big Creek home demonstrates a community note.
The Chanute Tribune describes its publication details and pricing for Neosho Allen Wilson and Woodson Counties, noting its editor Ernest W. Johnson and advertising manager James K. Sheridan and its AP affiliation and post office status. The notice lists subscription rates by duration for local and outside counties.
A Christmas party and gift exchange were held Tuesday with Mrs Estel Cottle leading the event. Residents joined in a festive gathering, sharing sweets and seasonal cheer.
Mr and Mrs John Piesker hosted attendees including Mrs Thomas Owen and the Ow ens and Jones families. Others visited for dinners and Sunday gatherings with the Cook Williamson Kelsey Wolfe Wilson and Waltermire clans. Mt Zion club met with Wilma Goff for a Christmas exchange amid ongoing family celebrations. Rex Piesker celebrated his 17th birthday with relatives joining in.
Rebuilding mattresses and box springs offered by Quality Mattress Co. Paul Leslie, manager. Free pickup provided. Located at 1318 N Santa Fe, phone 1093.
A dense schedule lists programs across times from 5:55 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. including The CeCe show, Big Picture, Our Miss Brooks, Tennessee Ernie Ford, House Party, Matinees Theatre, Queen for a Day, Edge of Night, Modern Romance, Comedy Time, Dr N Vefstor, Little Rascals, Wild Bill Hickok, and serials with multiple matinee and late slots.
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