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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1956
Page
4
The Chanute Tribune notes that the paper’s 44 youth carriers, while occasionally making mistakes, demonstrate sharp, ambitious minds alike in delivering and collecting on routes. Parental guidance is blamed for rare failures, while boys learn sales, credit judgment, and customer service shaping their future success.
In the Topeka Journal opinion, relatives of Governor-elect George Docking are praised as well informed insiders. The piece notes his meetings with Democrats, his early grasp of public affairs, and how cousins in education and engineering share knowledge for state budgeting, water resources, and schools.
A dated capsule of satirical jabs on British India Nehru and Nehra politics in India China and Russia. It mocks postwar eras with playful lines on holidays libraries football reading and odd domestic scenes. The jokes pivot on lofty pretensions downward social costs and cultural foibles.
Clips and Quips recount Pat O Flaherty, described as not a prohibitionist, facing charges for selling liquor. His attorney urged the jury to assess the defendant, prompting a dramatic pause to question the jury's belief in his guilt.
A one minute verdict found the defendant not guilty for selling whisky. A hobo received a slice of homemade pie as down payment for chopping part of a cord of wood, then returned seeking another axe to replace the dull one after dropping the first on the pie.
Twenty five years ago C C Moore of Kansas City bought leases pipeline and other assets of the Lavonburg Gas Co from receiver W E Murphy for 700 dollars A L McDonald Chanute aided the bid T R Evans Chanute was the only other bidder R L Weir named new Tioga Hotel manager replacing J L Walberg who moves to Topeka. A county tax review shows operating expenses cut by one third over three years from 210901 to 141557 across four funds. Frances Gaughan wins popularity contest raising over 300 dollars for the city employment fund and will be crowned Queen of the Holidays at King David Temple.
Post-holiday reflections urge gratitude for Christmas gifts and cards. Readers debate thank you notes the two cent card vs three cent stamp, noting postal costs and sentiment. The town postmaster favors envelopes with three cent stamps, while some enjoy simple two cent postcards as well.
Dr. Crane discusses New Year resolutions, citing Moses and the Ten Commandments as the origin of rules. He urges continuous self-improvement beyond January 1 and offers guidance on personal habits, church involvement, consistency, and daily planning to reduce stress and health issues.
Washington column reports Herbert Hoover Jr sought to retire from government but was blocked by White House security chief William Jackson. The piece notes Nixon and Gov. Chris Herter shaped the resignation timing, with Hoover later offered Franco's petroleum advisory role and rejecting retainers from foreign governments.
Mrs. Harold Duncan and many others from Wichita and nearby towns were guests of relatives in this area. Arlen McIrvin, recently discharged from the U.S. Army at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, returns home after two years of service. Christmas visits and holiday gatherings are noted with families from Wichita, Springfield, and Iola. The Tweedy family mourns the death of Mrs. Tweedy, with funeral in Iola Cemetery. Myra Hammer has been released from Wilson County Hospital and is cared for by Susie McMurray.
Thornburg Mrs Hazel Coats and pupils held a Christmas program with Santa Claus on Wednesday evening. Classes were dismissed until Dec 31. Mr and Mrs Gordon Wiltse welcomed a baby girl born Dec 23 named Jane Ellen. Mr and Mrs L J Owens spent Christmas in Coffeyville with his parents. Mr and Mrs Walter Bradford hosted a family dinner Monday with guests Mr and Mrs Gerald Wiltse and others.
Altoona welcomes Mr and Mrs Robert McCoskey and son Steven from Wichita as holiday guests. Visits from Jim Parrett recently. Della Parrett of Independence also stayed. Charity Merritt funeral at Christian church officiated by Rev Kerby. Marley Koch and Richard Livingston wed at Christian Church last Friday. Bob Hall family guests in Frank King Roy Hall homes. Elliott family visits. Bill Blaker receiving care at Missouri Pacific hospital in St Louis with Mrs George Blaker Jr. accompanying. Christmas services at Methodist Church followed by social in Fellowship Hall. Mrs J E Menschke returns home from Wesley Hospital Wichita improving. Janice Talley guest of Lyle Myers. G A Benson returns to Judith Gap MT after visit with T A Streets family. Mrs Jewel Ryan, longtime resident, dies at Burge r Hospital Springfield MO. funeral at Potts Funeral Home Independence. burial at Mound Valley Cemetery beside Alec Ryan. Attendees listed.
A dense listing of TV programs across channels with time slots from 6:39 p.m. to 12 midnight and into New Year's Eve night. It enumerates variety shows, game shows, dramas, cartoons, news, weather, sports, and specials featuring many named programs and performers across multiple networks.
The fragment records multiple social visits. Ben Bradford of Independence spent a night as a guest. Gladys Kuntz and family from Wichita visited L A Kuntz. Victor Coats and relatives hosted by Holloway near Arkansas City. Lucile Scott and son Dean visited her parents the Wiltses. David Brown and family stayed with his parents near Springfield Missouri.
The new city jail in Torrance California features cells painted in gay colors with lavender bars, noted by the Tribune. The article notes the colorful design elements and mentions Tribune carrier pricing at 30 cents a week.
The notice lists AP published local news exclusivity and subscription rates for Neosho Alles Wilson and Woodson Counties. Rates shown include mail options for one, three, six, and twelve months within the four counties and outside areas.
Reflecting on Christmas thrill factors, the piece argues that simple homemade gifts outshine expensive ones. It highlights verses paired with gifts, child made entertainments, and decorating activities as ways to share love, effort, and festive spirit among family and church or school groups.
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