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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1955
Page
7
The 31 member House Commerce Committee approved a compromise bill by Chairman Priest to provide about 38 million dollars for antipolio vaccines for children under 20 in need. The measure ties aid to state population and financial need under the Public Health Act.
Mrs. Fran Bera and her sister Mrs. Edna Bower arrived at Chanute Municipal Airport after their transcontinental victory in the Powder Puff Derby. Bera, Aero-Duct pilot, plans to visit local airplane plants before heading home to Los Angeles. Bower returns to Long Beach. They toured with prizes including a T-33 jet ride and trophies, and Bera’s name appears on the Smithsonian tray for 1953 victory.
Altoona residents hosted relatives from Garnett and Amory while Elm Creek and Wichita guests stayed with Jones and Meriwether families. RNA meeting at Cora Meriwether’s home preceded Methodist services by Rev. Glen Van Dynn in Independence. Other visits included McPherson and Oswego trips involving Tilton, Blaker, and Daniel families.
Mrs Seward Wilson Jr and daughter and Mr and Mrs William Wilson with children of Enid Okla were guests of their mother. The Welk and Schaffer families returned from Indiana. Mrs Gradie DeBolt hosted friends for a gathering honoring Mrs Florence Kelley Bakersfield Calif a covered dish dinner with several attendees.
Senate and House committees unanimously approved measures to provide free polio vaccine to some groups of children and pregnant women. The Labor Committee backed a bill extending federal funds under the Public Health Service Act to aid inoculation programs. Senator Hill said the measure avoids financial need as a qualification for free polio vaccine, though funding shortages could limit reach for about four million expectant mothers and children.
Clyde Bull of east of Burlington suffered hip and leg injuries when his tractor turned over while driving off a bridge to avoid a dog. He had a bruised hip a deep shin cut and swelling in his left foot and ankle.
Hastings Nebraph schoolteacher contemplates resignation following a pupil's puzzling inquiry about a book and its intended reader. The moment hints at classroom tension and broader concerns about reading goals and student engagement.
George Johnson of Kansas City becomes father of Steven Jay Johnson born this morning. County attorney Charles Forsyth and Mrs Forsyth welcome a son born Saturday at Mercy Hospital Parsons. Two Chanute girls win portable radios in Brown Shoe Co Easter coloring contest. Sandra Splane and Sharon Wood named. M J Blackston speaks to Fredonia Lions on New York Stock Exchange visit. Camp Cedar Bluff hosts Junior High campers from nearby towns. Rural Homemakers HD unit to meet at 2 p.m. Thursday at Mrs Howard Stitt residence. Mrs Dave Petterson visits Kansas City with Don Bates family.
The Kansas Bankers Assn. awards $300 to two Bendena youths, John Michael Bender 11 and Milton Saltzman 17, for spotting bandits fleeing Bendena State Bank and aiding the FBI to recover most of the $1,800 loot. The bandits, Herbert Chester Griffith and Alice Evelyn Green, were captured in Ohio and sentenced in federal prison.
Three American turncoats who stayed in communist-held Korea sail from Hong Kong saying they will face consequences. The cases raise questions about the Army’s authority to issue dishonorable discharges without full trials, while three named soldiers may face renewed legal issues as they return.
Chanute Boy Scout Troops placed second and third in the SeKan Area North District meet in Iola. Troop 55 of Iola won, with Troop 3 of First Methodist Church second and Troop 6 of First Christian Church third. Troop 3 dominated with seven event wins and several diving victories led by Brian Haller in the 25 yard breaststroke and 50 yard backstroke.
The Chanute Tribune notes Troop 6 dominated the 75-yard crawl with ton first and Richard Schultz third. Dalton led diving with first place, Schultz second, Halverstadt third. Forrest Junod, Schultz, and Dalton won the 100-yard medley relay as Halverstadt Palen Adrian Dalton and Jim Hamar led the 100-yard freestyle relay. Schultz won the 50-yard backstroke. Troop 6 members include Eldon Lindquist Neyhard Larry Hutchinson Gary Lindquist. About 100 boys participated.
In Dallas Texas four girls from a graduating class married shortly after diplomas were printed. Local school officials noted the coincidences as a curious event amid the ceremonies.
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