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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1971
Page
9
AP News reports a shift to artificial Christmas trees with about 15 million homes displaying fake firs. Plastic trees outsell naturals, costing millions in sales. claims that apartment fire hazards and mess drive the trend.
Washington reports President Nixon will pursue a broad Southern campaign in 1972. Harry Dent says the so called Southern strategy is to avoid ignoring the region and target states Wallace carried in 1968. Dent notes Georgia saw strong Nixon effort aided by Lester Maddox while Carter’s rise signals moderates may weaken Wallace.
Police investigated reports of improper dumping at the city landfill but took no enforcement action. Officer Floyd Reynolds said the city asks residents to obey landfill staff instructions. Officials noted the dump pit depth and Christmas trash will require civic cooperation. workers request wrapping paper and loose trash be bagged.
Visiting hours are 2 to 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Admission list for Thursday includes Charlie E. Bowman 707 N Washington Mrs Clarence Williams 512 N Garfield William Busby 1005 N Santa Fe Leo LaLoge 521 N Central. Today’s admissions include Mrs Nellie M John R F 4 Mrs James A Dwinell 521 N Kansas Mr and Mrs Terry Atkinson 206 S Evergreen a girl Friday Mr and Mrs Tom G Steven son 427 S Malcolm a girl Friday.
First Reports show the state conservation division of the Kansas Corporation Commission receiving drilling notices in Allen Neosho Woodson and Floyd Dotson entries. Names include A L Frazier Glenn Hughes J F Wingrave W M Schertz and others with multiple well locations in 20 19 27e ranges and various tool company references.
At Fort Leavenworth Kansas a CGSC exam asked students to name Santa's reindeer. One officer answered with a mix of classic names and political figures, listing Dancer and Prancer Donner and Blitzen Comet and Cupid Agnew and Nixon.
Kenneth W. Cooley, manager of the Wichita postal district, reports Christmas mail volume slightly below last year. The district includes 11 sectional centers in Kansas and four in northwestern Missouri. Cooley says this operation has been the smoothest ever with no backlogs and current deliveries. Mrs. Florence Kelley, post master, notes daily completed deliveries.
Theron Kee, 18, Yates Center, treated at Neosho Memorial Hospital for cuts and a shoulder injury after a one thirty a.m. collision on K39 half a mile west of Chanute. His 1963 Ford was a total loss.
Mr and Mrs Danny Barnhart of Vallejo California announce the birth of a son Derek John on Thursday. Grandparents are Melchori and Vallejo Raguindin and Ray and the late Mrs Barnhart. Ruth Barnhart is the great grandmother living at 707 South Malcolm. Arthur C Garrison returned home Thursday after a fall led to a brief hospital stay following his admission to Neosho Memorial Hospital.
Richard Robson of Yates Center was released on 175 bond after being charged by the Highway Patrol with driving while intoxicated and transporting an open bottle. His trial is scheduled for January 10.
The National Education Association proposes a fourfold rise in federal school funding to 36 percent of costs, backed by a national equalization program. President Morrison cites a California ruling and calls for equal opportunity across rich and poor districts, with private school funding questions unresolved. He notes no current legislation matches the scale, aside from a $1.5 million emergency aid bill for cities.
Aliens must report addresses yearly in January under INS rules. Mrs Florence Kelley postmaster said the local post office will help residents comply. Report forms available at the post office after Jan 2.
In 1971 the probate court named Harriette N Wasser administratrix of the estate of Joseph G Wasser deceased of Neosho County. Creditors must file demands within nine months from first publication or be barred. Attorney for administratrix is Richard L Ashley of Chanute Kansas. Probate judge Alberta Gough seals the record.
State of Kansas Neosho County probate court received petitions for final settlements. Administrators seek approval of accounts, allowances, attorney fees, and heir determinations for the estates of Delaney Akers and Louise J. Glover. Hearings set for January 4 1972 with defenses due by 9 00 a m for Delaney Akers and 10 00 a m for Louise J. Glover in Erie Kansas. Attorneys listed for administratrix and administrator.
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