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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1967
Page
6
In New York HAL BOYLE notes a lull between Christmas and January 2 as Do Nothing Week. Workers drift through motions, bosses polish spectacles, and households see truce in matrimonial strife while pets nap. Next week begins renewed activity.
In Neosho County Kansas probate court executor nomination by Harry F Easum to admit will dated April 23 1962 to probate for Thomas D Steele deceased. hearing January 18 1968 at 10 00 AM in Erie Kansas. Alberta Gough probate judge seal.
Commerce Secretary Alexander B. Trowbridge forecast a new wave of prosperity in 1968 with gains in employment income profits and purchasing power. He tied the outlook to a proposed 10 percent income tax and urged labor and management to restrain wage and price increases to avoid inflation and possible controls.
Humboldt residents hosted diverse holiday visitors from Wichita Topeka and Fort Scott including Pvt. Robert Kinney on Christmas leave from Fort Leonard Wood and numerous kin from Kincaid Overland Park and Quenemo. Other items note a Christmas Eve service at United Presbyterian Church illness of Mrs. Courtney Moses and flu reports.
Local notices list numerous households hosting relatives and friends over the holidays. Residents from Erie and nearby towns, including York City, Carbondale, Warrrensburg, and Wichita, share meals and visits with extended family. Recent moves note residents relocating to Lindquist trailer court, 207 N Walnut, 508 S Grant, and 220 W Canville.
Nevada raises fees for marriage licenses and for divorce and annulment decrees starting January 1. County clerks will collect an extra dollar, lifting the license to six dollars. Last year Nevada ranked fifth in marriages with about 86,335 couples and 9,615 six week divorce decrees amid a population around 500,000.
U S pharmaceutical firms plan to spend a record five hundred million dollars on research for new medicines this year. The investment signals strong emphasis on drug development and potential future breakthroughs.
An Inside look at the paper’s ads reveals dozens of bargains and consumer offerings. Readers encounter furniture, clothing, household goods, and services promoted by local merchants.
Visitors at the Burdette Mentzer home included a five generation group led by Mrs. Alice Higgins and Guy Stout. Families from McPherson joined Oswalds for Christmas Day dinner in Coyville. The courthouse gang held its annual Christmas party in the register of deeds office. Several local Christmas dinners and visits occurred across Yates Center with extended kin from Wichita Independence Eureka Iola and Kansas City. The Stockebrand family hosted a large Christmas dinner at the National Guard Armory with 51 attendees from Yates Center and nearby areas. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Merle Naylor and Mrs. Bertha Wooten.
A compact update from the Chanute Tribune on Friday December 29 1967 highlights local notes and notices covering community events, routine city affairs, and brief civic updates likely of interest to Chanute residents.
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