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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1956
Page
7
An inquiry class on Catholic teachings opens at St Patrick’s School tonight at 7 30 p m led by Rev Francis Cox assistant pastor. The sessions run every Tuesday evening until Easter and are open to the public.
Admittances include Mrs. Carl G. Ranabarger and William G. Hendrix for medical and LeRoy, surgical cases for Ronald L. and Bob D. Hamilton, Mary Jo Heenan, Max Norman. Dismissals list Mrs. Wayne Myers and Mrs. Ray Colvin. Birth recorded for Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Horn. Traffic citation issued to Kenneth Cole Chanute for speeding $10 bond posted. Recent moves document multiple address changes.
Police say Harold A. Johnson shot his wife Margerie 35 and two daughters Barbara 3 and Margaret 1 in their new home. He then took suspected poison and telephoned his sister proclaiming he would join them in minutes. He survived and was hospitalized in good condition.
Kansas communities will discuss techniques to boost tourist attractions at a state wide conference in Abilene on March 2 and 3. National leaders in tourist promotion will speak, with sponsorship by the Kansas Chamber of Commerce and the State Board for Vocational Education.
The death of Earl E. Emory a 22 year old Topeka insurance man was ruled death by own action by Coroner Dr Donald Macrae. Emory was found with a bullet wound in the head in a dry creek bed ten miles west of Topeka by coon hunters. He had been despondent after a heart attack shortly before Christmas.
Gen Maxwell D. Taylor announced the Army will invest heavily to develop a 1500 mile range missile and expand its unmanned weapons system. At a Pentagon briefing he said the service needs a wide span of guided missiles to extend fire power horizontally and vertically. Work progresses this year to increase distance and height ranges.
Gov. Fred Hall pressed tougher enforcement of state nursing home regulations after a meeting with health, welfare, and fire safety chiefs. He cited fire as a constant danger and said steps will be taken to minimize risk in about 500 licensed facilities with two or more welfare residents across Kansas.
Wall Street reports losses of one to three points with selling pressure in motors and steels. Oils, rails, aircrafts and chemicals also receded as trading remained fairly active amid the mid day session.
In St Louis the private colleges push a nationwide fund raising plan. After testing soliciting techniques last year the Association of American Colleges opens its annual convention and moves to a permanent Indianapolis fundraising headquarters. Frank H Sparks, former Wabash College president, will direct the effort.
Kansas City livestock reports show cattle steady with varied grading, hogs unevenly steady to down, and sheep sluggish. Parson Hog market tops at 11.25 for 190-240 lb, with cattle mostly 14.00 to 19.00 for common to good stock, veals 22.00 to 26.00, and Chicago butter and eggs moving with mixed prices.
George Marcus Lowe a 23 year old Hutchinson conscientious objector will be tried next Monday for failure to report under selective service orders for work at the Topeka State Hospital. Charged with failing to report for non combat service May 17 1955 he pleaded innocent and waived jury trial before U S District Judge Delmas C Hill.
Girl Scout Troop 14 met at Hutton School with Kathleen Rose presiding. Eleven to twelve girls were served refreshments and the meeting included ceremonies, games, and a den chief transition. Cub Scouts in Den 3 Pack 9 and Den 2 Pack 25 discussed Pirate Waters, tied knots, built boats, and honored departing den chief Loren Duffield with a gift. Troop 2 Girl Scouts held a church meeting at Grant Avenue Baptist Church with officers elected and 13 members present.
Reginald Strait, a former P E instructor from Topeka spoke on They Grow Up Fast at the Alcott PTA fathers night. He discussed elementary physical education and a film was shown. Warren Babcock introduced the speaker. Twenty two fathers attended. A trumpet trio with Mrs Blaine Marks accompanied by Roy Marks Larry Sellers and Frank Janzen performed. Mrs Walter Lacey presided during the business session as the playground equipment fund was discussed. The third grade had the most fathers present. Coffee and cheese cake were served to about 60. Hostesses were jaare Glen Dormois and Mrs Ariden Moore. There are more than 1000 known species of earthworm.
Southeast Florida vegetable growers reported losses in the millions with more damage feared as freezing temperatures extend through tomorrow. Northwest winds drove city temperatures to 42 and 29 in the suburbs, erasing beach conditions and sending sun seekers seeking warmth. Heavy damage was noted to tomatoes beans watermelons peppers eggplant and sweet corn from Lake Okeechobee to the Keys.
A life term prisoner serving a murder sentence from Johnson County escaped from an outside work detail at Kansas State Prison in Lansing. Warden Arthur Hoffman reported the incident.
Sen. George D. says since Eisenhower suffered a heart attack last September the nation has not shown a very positive attitude toward Russia's moves. As chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee he adds foreign policy is not in a happy state and Eisenhower's illness has contributed greatly. He spoke on the MBS Reporter's Roundup. He noted little progress in foreign policy the past several months. Adult bald eagles mature with longer feathers making them appear larger than young eagles.
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