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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1973
Page
7
A small blaze at 733 S Steuben started in a bed and caused damage only to mattress and bedding. Firefighters also responded to a flareup at Murray Hill School incinerator caused by a faulty screen with no damage reported.
Two break-ins in opposite ends of the county were reported to Sheriff David Kern on Wednesday. At Swift Agricultural Chemical Co. 14 bags of weed killer were stolen after a pry opened lock. At James Cochran residence entry was gained by breaking a window. items taken include an electric guitar eight track stereo two large amplifier speakers and 15 stereo tapes.
A breakdown of arrests for various violations is shown for 1972 versus 1971. The table lists reckless driving, running stop signs, illegal mufflers, illegal parking, driving without license, driving without lights, leaving accident scenes, failing to yield, careless driving, speeding with and without timer, and overparking at meters, noting 12,600 tickets vs 15,586 in 1971.
The probate office issued 215 marriage licenses in 1972 under Judge Alberta Gough. Divorces counted from July 1971 to July 1972 totaled 72.
Between Wednesday morning and Friday evening last week city linemen logged 82 man-hours repairing ice damaged lines. George Eaton notes 68 overtime and 14 regular hours. The city has four linemen, averaging 20.5 hours per man, excluding Eaton's hours.
Alfred Salter, 36, arrested Tuesday on marijuana possession and encouraging juvenile misconduct charges. He did not enter a plea. a not guilty plea was entered for him. Held at county jail on $1500 bond with hearing set Jan. 19. A large quantity of marijuana was found at Salter's residence, according to Labette County Attorney Daniel Brewster.
Claude E. Cauble 85 died in Wichita and services were held at Dunham Timmons Chapel with Masonic rites at the grave. Survivors include a son Vance and daughter Mrs. Joe Sheedy. Hugo Victor Larson 80 died in Neosho Manor. funeral at Colfax Baptist Church with burial in Colfax Cemetery. Bertha Ann Booker 53 died in Neodesha. funeral at Altoona Christian Church with burial in Altoona city cemetery. survivors listed. Additional Neodesha and Chanute residents noted with extended family and military service in World War I.
Coffeyville teachers will vote by secret ballot to choose the organization that will represent them in this year’s contract negotiations. The election, approved by the Kansas State Board of Education, marks a state first for such representation votes.
Daily Transcript reports Neosho Memorial Hospital census shows 72 patients including adults pediatrics and three babies. Lists patient names and addresses for Wednesday and today plus a birth: a girl to Mr and Mrs Mark Hendrickson at 929 S Steuben.
A Thayer TV feature about Miss Thayer aired on Channel 12's 6 p.m. news in a three minute segment. Residents who participated in the Farm Products Management project photographs had not seen the show when notified by the film crew.
The Kansas Forestry Fish and Game Commission collected 20825 in Neosho County in 1972. Wayne Gibson county clerk lists licenses issued: 68 trapping, 683 combo fishing hunting, 2775 fishing, 1325 hunting, 110 non resident fishing, 111 non resident hunting, 137 ten day trip fishing licenses and 1699 upland game bird stamps.
Milo E. Peterson, superintendent, urged eligible students to apply for free lunches through school principals. Eligibility figures list a $4,110 income for a family of four, $4,720 for five, $5,330 for six, and $5,880 for seven, with principal aid for other family sizes.
Walter E Hamiett a former Buffalo resident now living at 314 Rose Hill Road Rose Hill will observe his 85th birthday on January 17 He moved from Nevada Missouri about 25 years ago after railroad transfer and has resided in Rose Hill for the last three years We Who Club cancels January luncheon and will meet January 19 at Sawyer Hall Grace Episcopal Church Joseph C Rensing 1102 S Hichland admitted for observation at Veterans Administration Hospital Wichita Monday Rebekah Lodge officers to be installed 730 p m Monday IOOF Hall Mrs Erma B shop district deputy president will conduct installation
Tobin warns 60 small communities serving 2,000 to 3,000 people face supply gaps as hospitals and schools in Iowa Missouri and Nebraska report interruptible fuel contracts. Waterlooo and Wichita districts halt operations amid fuel cutbacks while towns like Sabetha curb electricity use.
Two organizations are in the running for representation with the National Education Association Coffeyville and the Coffeyville Teachers Association. NEA Coffeyville was last year’s representative.
The county clerk explains that residents should use their city as township if within city limits and notes 1972 licensing activity including 10 120 car licenses 4 926 truck licenses 601 trailer licenses 1 079 motorcycle licenses and 6 155 title changes. Rural addresses require county township designation.
Barbara J. Kinney of Leavenworth, a former Chanute resident, wins one of five Kaw Valley Heart Association scholarships worth 300 dollars for a six week cardiac intensive care course at the University of Kansas Medical Center. She is training at Kansas City Community Junior College and will teach ICU techniques to juniors after completion in July.
Carl Eplee was elected chairman of the Wilson County Commission for the coming year. At the swearing in, County Treasurer Bernice Ritz administered the oath to Inez Carter, county clerk, who then swore in Arlene Cranor, register of deeds, and Tom Adams, county commissioner.
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