Snow Adds Two and a Half Inches Across The State
An advancing storm dumped two and a half inches of new snow in eastern and central areas with several towns reporting additional accumulation. The forecast calls for light snow tonight and warmer conditions Tuesday in the east, with hazardous driving continuing due to remaining unmelted snow and slick roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CAA
State Highway Commission
Mulberry
Kas
Minden
Weather Bureau
Coffeyville
Pittsburg
Wichita
Junction City
Hutchinson
Salina
McPherson
Chanute
Emporia
Manhattan
Fort Scott
Lawrence
Topeka
Wamego
Russell
Concordia
Atchison
Liberal
Busy year on Neosho County roads in 1955 report
County Engineer William Hill reports 92.8 miles surfaced or resurfaced using over 400 cubic yards per mile, plus 24 miles major resurfacing. The year saw 74.7 miles of grading, four bridges over 10 feet, 105 cross road culverts under 10 feet, and 246 entrance culverts funded entirely from the county road and bridge fund. Federal aid covered half of secondary projects totaling 3.6 miles grading and two bridges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Neosho County
William 8. Hill
County Road and Bridge Fund
Parsonian Receives Neck Laceration In Bar Fight
Parsons man Jerry Stice reportedly received a neck laceration during a Saturday night fight with Morris Lynch at a bar. Lynch faced disorderly conduct and fighting charges, released on $20 bond. Stice was treated at Neosho Memorial Hospital and released on $5 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Stice
Parsons
Asof
Fred Hall
Morris L. Lynch
Yates Center
Lynch
Stice
Neosho Memorial Hospital
Local Plant Worker Hurt by Falling Drag Chain
Lewis F. Hottenstein 1029 S Central was treated at Neosho Memorial Hospital for face lacerations and bruises after a drag chain fell during repair work at the Ash Grove plant Sunday morning. A plant official said the chain was being hoisted when a hook slipped causing the chain to strike him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis F. Hottenstein
S. Central
Neosho Memorial Hospital
Ash Grove
Hottenstein
Judy Matlock Fractures Arm In Bicycle Accident
Judy Matlock eleven year old daughter of Assistant Police Chief Lige Matlock suffered a fracture of the right elbow when she fell from a bicycle at the family home Saturday morning. She was treated at Neosho Memorial Hospital and released Sunday to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy
Lige Matlock
S. Grant
Neosho Memorial Hospital
Traffic Fatalities in Topeka Across Years
Kansas traffic fatalities reported by the State Accident Records Section show 1 the last 48 hours, 31 to date in 1956, and 39 for the same period in 1959.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
Revenue measures near House deadline in state for tax fairness
Lawmakers move toward equalizing tax assessments with several revenue bills advancing. A key measure would distribute 12.5 million dollars from sales tax residue and about 18 million for elementary school aid, tied to assessment ratios. Six Republicans sponsor the plan to raise ratios from 25 percent in 1956 to 50 percent by 1961. The highway appropriation would authorize about 75 million dollars in state and federal funds for transportation projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
Kansas Roads Open After Freezing Rain Snow
Kansas state highway officials report all roads open at 9 a.m. with slick or hazardous conditions in several regions. Northeast roads slick, southeast reports freezing rain followed by 2 to 4 inches of snow making driving dangerous. Southwest and south areas also hazardous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
State Highway Department
North Central
South Central
Seven Weekend Auto Crashes Due To Icy Streets
Police list icy conditions as the major cause of seven motor vehicle accidents in the city over the weekend with no injuries. Multiple two car collisions occurred at Main Grant Chestnut and other intersections involving residents Patricia Lynn Caldwell, Dale Torrence, LaDonna Almond, James Lowell Jackson, A M Calhoon and others. The GAR Ladies canceled their Tuesday meeting due to bad weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Lynn Caldwell
S. Steuben
Kenneth Whitecotton
Lyons
Eighth
Santa Fe
Caldwell
Whitecotton
Dale Torrence
N. Forest
Main and
Grant
Torrence
LaDonna Almond
N. Steuben
Almond
Main
James Lowell Jackson
R. J. LaHarpe
A. M. Calhoon
S. Malcolm
Jackson
Calhoon
John Borjas
N. Santa Fe
Foster Glen Parker
Chestnut and
Parker
First
Evergreen
The
GAR
Senators Split On Soil Bank Details In Hearing
Senate Agriculture Committee members remain far apart on soil bank specifics as hearings close. Ellender urged drafting next, while Aiken cautioned changes to the broad program. debates center on voluntary versus compulsory farm participation and safeguards for wheat, beef, and dairy sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ellender
D-La
Senate Agriculture Committee
Soil Bank
Sen. Aiken
R-Vt
GOP
Benson
Eisenhower
Eallender
Train Derails Near West Virginia Kentucky Border
A Norfolk and Western westbound Pocahontas passenger train derailed on a curve east of Williamson, killing engineer Walt Willard of Bluefield and injuring 25 others. Fireman Ernest Hoback and nine more were taken to Williamson Memorial Hospital with undetermined injuries. about 12 others received emergency treatment and were released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Hoback
Bluefield
Williamson Memorial Hospital
Kansas for GOP Is Hall Prediction
In a CBS Face the Nation interview Kansas Governor Fred Hall, a Republican, notes farmer dis satisfaction but predicts Kansas will stay in the Republican column. He calls GOP tactics on labor needs reform and suggests direct farm aid may come from Congress. Hall lists Eisenhower re reelection and Nixon as possible candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fred Hall
Kansas
GOP
Hall
Congress
Nixon
Eisenhower
Warren
Sen
Knowland
Rcalif
Askegs
Highway Division Office Moves to Two New Buildings
The Fourth division of the State Highway Commission opens a $100,000 pair of new offices west of the old building on W. 14th with a Saturday evening party for staff and guests. Radio department starts move after equipment arrives next month. records remain in the old building until transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
W. 14Th
Division
J. R. Cheney
Ottawa
Commission
Topeka
Highway Commission
VFW Auxiliary Meeting Postponed to February 13
The VFW Auxiliary meeting planned for tonight has been postponed and rescheduled for February 13. Members should note the new date and time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
Federal Revenue Agents To Assist Taxpayers In 1955 Returns
Federal revenue agents will assist taxpayers in filling their returns at the Memorial building civic center second floor on January 27 February 3 and April 5 and 6. The January date helps farmers file Form 943 and report wages paid to farm help in 1955 and pay tax due. It also aids nonfarmers who did not pay 70 percent of their 1955 tax by Jan 15 to file a final return to avoid penalties. February aids farmers filing a final return by Feb 15 for those who did not file an estimate on Jan 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus F. Koehler
Internal Revenue
Memorial Building
Civic Center Room
Ratner Attends Brotherhood Meeting at Tioga Hotel
Payne Ratner former Kansas governor from Wichita attended a Saturday evening gathering of Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen members at Tioga Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payne Ratner
Wichita
Kansas
Brotherhood of Railroad
Tioga Hotel
Virginia Jones Home Ransacked by Thieves
Police report a break in at Virginia Jones residence Rose Acres West Seventh. Thieves pried a window and rifled trunks in the attic stealing a shotgun. Snow tracked in by the pilferers was found frozen on floors. several trunks were disturbed. Miss Jones currently lives in California. Sunday afternoon investigation ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Jones
Rose Acres
West Seventh
Miss Jones
California
Ottawa Herald Pressman Milford Dale Dies at 54
Milford O. Dale a 54 year old pressman for the Ottawa Herald died Saturday after a cerebral hemorrhage he suffered a week earlier. He had worked at the paper 17 years. Funeral arrangements were set for tomorrow. Jay Tee Johnson of the Chanute Tribune filled in on the press for two days following his illness, with Boyd Smith of Chanute taking over until a new pressman starts later this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Milford O. Dale
Ottawa Herald
Jay Tee Johnson
Chanute Tribune
Dale
Boyd Smith
Chanute
Tribune
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Puget Ig bin
Batargay
Osc Es Teres Sevesees
Exchange
S.highland
C. F. Leavitt
Associated Press
Royster Junior High School
West 14Th
North Plummer
Village Creek
County Highway Department
General Fund
Kanas
Robert Anderson
R-Otltawa
House
Ways and Means
Judy Matlock
Edward Whatley
Buffalo
Hildred Edwards
Whatley
Edwards
Merle Casey
Donald E. Blake
Cherryvale
R. D. Adams
Los Angeles
Pullmans
Walt Willard
Buefield
W. Va
Frank Parrish
Norris Pulson
California Public Utilities Commission
C. E. Milne
Interstate Commerce Commission
San Diego
Here
Bill Hines
Union Depot
Fred G. Gureley
Chicago
Raymond D. Shelton
Santa Fes Coast Lines
Randall Diver
Wayne Reeves
Federal Revenue Agents
Ratner
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