Yates Center Wins National Safety Honor for 1964
Yates Center officials celebrate a National State Award of Excellence for exceptional city safety checks in 1964. It marks the third straight year with the award and reflects strong performance in Kansas Traffic Safety for class D towns. The Police Department sponsored the Vehicle Safety Check program amid nationwide participation. Mayor Robert Morton and Chief Max Powers received the award from state safety official Jim Cowan.
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Yates Center
Auto Industries Highway Committee
Look Magazine
Association of State and
Robert Morton
Max Powers
Jim Cowan
Local H D Unit Hosts Edith Harding at 411 N State
The West Owl Creek H D Unit was entertained by Mrs Edith Harding at their home on 411 North State last Tuesday with Mrs Virginia Louderbaugh presiding. Roll call answered by giving a safety rule. Yearbooks were prepared and refreshments served.
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West Owl Creek H. D
Edith Harding
N. State
Virginia Louderbaugh
Lions Club Dinner Promotes Lions Progress at Norma’s
The Yates Center Lions met January 14 at Norma's Restaurant for a dinner meeting. President Perry Rhea presided over a brief business session. Lion Governor Harold Fankhauser of Madison spoke on Lions progress and met with the local board after. Twenty four local Lions attended along with seven Eureka Lions and two Yates Center guests, Ralph Lindquist and Earl Holland.
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Yates Center Lions Club
Norma’s
Perry Rhea
Harold Fankhauser
Madison
Fankhauser
Lions Clubs
Eureka Lions Club
Yates Center
Ralph Lindquist
Earl Holland
Homecoming Queen crowned at Yates Center Fredonia game
At Friday’s halftime ceremony Elaine Newland a junior was named Homecoming Queen with Judy Boyd and Irene Massoth as attendants. King Don Old and leading candidates Bob Hollinger and Alex Glades were noted. Yates Center fell to 52 43. A district 4 H Automotive Project Leader Training was held at the 4 H Community Building led by John Hanna of Kansas State in Manhattan using slides.
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Yates Center
Fredonia
Elaine Newland
Judy Boyd
Irene Massoth
Don Old
Bob Hollinger
Alex Glades
John Hanna
K.S.A
Manhattan
Oil Field Worker Found Dead Near Snowbound Car
Victor Schmidt, 49, of Catherine, was found by a motorist six miles northeast of Hays lying beside a road next to a stalled car in snow. The cause of death was not determined immediately.
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Hays. Kan
Victor Schmidt
Catherine
Teddy Shoop
Hays
Modoc Bank Shortage Now $168,852, Kansas Mentioned
SCOTT CITY Kansas AP The shortage at Modoc State Bank is now $168,852 up from 100000 Clayton Howe state bank examiner said Monday Raymond O Salyer 61 teller of the bank eight years waived preliminary hearing and is held on 25000 bond for trial in district court on 28 counts embezzlement Deposits total 400000 in a bank with 301 depositors No losses to depositors Deposits insured Bank closed December 31 after Salyer was arrested President Arlo Warrington expects new insurance and reopening this week Salyer cited cattle investments as loss source
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Scott City
Kan
Modoc State Bank
Cliff Howe
Raymond O. Salver
Modoc
Howe
Salyer
Arlo Warrington
Legislature Approves K State Emergency Funds Bill
The 1965 Kansas Legislature advances an emergency $268000 bill for Kansas State University repairs after the January 15 auditorium fire. Funds cover wreckage cleanup, rerouting utilities, and replacing music and drama supplies, plus emergency space in the stadium and $15000 for Hutchinson State Reformatory gym repairs. Construction funds of about $2.8 million come later. Senate passage was unanimous.
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Kansas State University
University Stadium
Kansas State Reformatory
Hutchinson
K-State
Tongue on metal signs sparks Massachusetts incident
A boy stuck his tongue to a cold road sign post during a Massachusetts cold spell. Firefighters freed him with hot compresses as his companion Jerry Sheehan watched. The mother dismissed the episode as a one off cautionary tale.
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Milton, Mass
Paul Daly Jr
Paul
Jerry Sheehan
Jerry
Space Beetles and Comm satellites Set for Launch
Washington AP reports three space ventures planned for 1966–67. Two beetle like satellites with antennae will map celestial radio sources from 3700 miles up, eight Comsat communications satellites will serve DoD, and SNAP 10A a reactor for satellite power may fly aboard Atlas Agena.
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Washington
U.S
Defense Department
Communications Satellite Corp
Comsat
Pentagon
Federal Communications Commission
Atomic Energy Commission
Atomics International
Canoga Park
Calif
Public Auction Of Farm Furniture And Buildings Near Benedict KS
I am leaving the farm to move to Fredonia Kansas and will sell my furniture all buildings and miscellaneous articles at public auction. The farm is 1 mile east of Benedict 2 miles south and 1 mile east or 3 miles north of Fredonia on Highway 96 then 5 miles east 4 miles north 1/2 mile east 1 mile north across Guilford bridge and 2 miles northeast watch for sale signs.
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Fredonia
Kansas
Benedict
Guilford Bridge
Antique and household auction items with buildings and appliances
A broad sale listing numerous items from furniture such as tables chairs and cabinets to appliances like dishwashers stoves and radios. It also include s a variety of antiques including a phonograph and kerosene lamps along with several buildings and outbuildings in various sizes.
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Coca Cola
Singer
South West
Gulbransen
Oliver
Crash Fatal Near Riverton Claims Riverton Woman
Mrs Edna Dean Deems aged 48 of Riverton was killed in a three car crash Sunday south of Riverton AP reports the fatal accident involved three vehicles and occurred in clear weather
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Riverton
Kan
Edna Dean Deems
Chanute Tribune Briefs January 26
Local page compiles brief items from Chanute Tribune dated Tuesday January 26. Readable snippets mention community events, small notices, and quick updates from area organizations and residents.
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The
Chanute Tribune
Ford's Theater to be outfitted with full theatrical details
Ford's Theater in Northwest Washington on 10th Street will be equipped as a complete playhouse. The project includes a presidential box orchestra seats a box office and simulated gas chandelier lighting to recreate the historic venue.
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Ford’s
Washington
10Th Street
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