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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1976
Page
9
Nebraska supporters argue gasohol can conserve petroleum and create markets for grain and wood products. Critics cite water absorption issues with methanol and higher production costs, urging more research before wider adoption.
Burglars ransacked the Thayer residence of Charles Rogers between December 23 and 28, taking a coin collection in a locked box, clothes, a portable TV, a CB base radio, canned goods, six tires and rims, car radiators, an air conditioner, a car ramp, two lawn mowers, various car parts, a 54 Chevrolet car body, boat trailer, and a wheelbarrow. Rogers reported the theft to the Neosho County Sheriff at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday.
An 18-year-old Chanuteman, Bryan K. Geiger, was arrested Tuesday and charged in City Court with felony possession of marijuana with intent to sell after police stopped his car for a burned out headlight and found bags of green vegetation in the front seat and ten more bags inside. He posted $500 bond and was released.
James D. Ellis Jr aged 25 of 620 S Lincoln was fined 150 dollars in Chanute City Court Monday after a misdemeanor possession of marijuana conviction. The charge was filed by the Chanute Police Department on December 9.
Kathleen M Hamm, 79, died Tuesday at Neosho Memorial Hospital in Chanute. A Humboldt native, she returned in 1965 after working as a dietician at the University of Michigan since 1927. Survived by two sisters, the service is Friday at 2 pm at Humboldt United Methodist Church, with burial at Mount Hope Cemetery. A memorial in her name is set at Humboldt Public Library.
A $150000 federal program to provide legal services for indigent clients in seven western Kansas counties will begin in January. Governor Bennett announced the initiative funded by Legal Services Corp. and administered by Prepaid Legal Services of Kansas. About 2000 families may qualify, with private attorneys billing the program and eligibility based on income assets and Medicaid status.
Overland Park reports a devastating Four Seasons Apartments fire left one man dead and another seriously burned. About 100 residents became homeless as Red Cross and Salvation Army workers offered shelter and meals. Authorities plan autopsy on Dale Davenport, 21, with cause undetermined and no smoke detectors found. Fire damage estimated at one million dollars.
Chanute District Court reports include several divorces granted or dismissed for lack of prosecution and multiple contractual judgments. Notable items show Gladys White and Horace Griffith divorce granted, Susan Griffith and Horace Griffith divorce granted, and Interstate Securities Co. Inc. vs Louis and Karen McWilliams moved to Labette County. Acknowledges a $4,585.88 judgment against Herman and Evelyn Henricks at 8 percent interest.
Daily transcript lists hours 2 to 4 pm and 6 30 to 8 pm. Admissions include Mrs Gregory Denny Idla Mrs Mike Locke 806 S Garfield Glydias Thurman Galesburg Mrs Eldon Wire R 4 Mrs Michael Williams 516 W Second Jack Laymons Humboldt Today Mrs Albert Bass 610 N Highland Alma Wedin Humboldt Henry Lassman Humboldt. Dismissals include Teatre Curls 1621 S Central Bradley Brooks Thayer Mrs Ralf Harner Humboldt Mrs Edward Brinkmeyer 1500 W Main Today Mrs Craig Adney and daughter Buffalo Mrs Dennis Baker and daughter 25 S Forest Vern Fowler Stark Christopher George 910 N Forest Donald Stoll Humboldt Mrs Michael Williams 516 W Second.
Alfred Buffington, 35, principal of Coffeyville McKinley Junior High, leaves education to join the local police force. He will earn $9,000 a year, down from $16,000, a $7,000 salary reduction as he starts policing duties.
Ken Stevens bought a $100 savings bond at a city bank and found it upgraded to a $1,000 bond. He returned to the bank, exchanging it for the correct value after a fellow employee praised his honesty.
Ricardo M. Sauceda and Mark W. Anderson face disorderly conduct charges after an incident at the Ru Bar Tavern in Chanute Evergreen on December 20. The case is set for a January 3 hearing.
An Earlton man, 18 year old Dean Busby, was arrested Sunday by Chanute police on burglary and theft charges from the Dec 2 burglary of the John Mitchell residence at 5 S Larson. He posted a 2500 bond Tuesday and was released from the city jail. A juvenile suspect was also arrested and sent to a Pittsburg juvenile detention center after a Tuesday juvenile court hearing.
The Pittsburg High School Marching Dragons will be the first band in the Orange Bowl Parade at 7 p.m. New Year’s Eve. After a Disney World visit in Orlando, they head to Miami and return to Pittsburg on Sunday. Director Robert Stahl leads the group.
An 18-year-old Erie man James Kennedy was convicted in Chanute City Court on one count of misdemeanor theft. He pleaded guilty and was fined $50. The charge, filed Dec. 23 by Neosho County Sheriff's Department, involved a stolen car license tag.
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