Community Briefs Span Local News and Activities
Neosho County 4-H club meets at Neosho Valley School at 8 p.m. Monday. District technician conference in Iola features John Irwin and Morris B. Ewing, Ed Call attending with Kansas Artificial Breeding Service Unit. Mrs. Paul Villepique travels to San Bernardino to visit relatives. Public Library Story Hour highlights The Long Hike and Snow White and Rose Red. Kansas Farm Life Insurance attendees at KU conference. Enrollments and degree progress noted for Kansas State College students. Army training updates for several local youths. New baby Nanette Elaine Sill born to Kansas City parents. Local traffic collision at Main and Forest. Welfare director and sister attend family reunion in Pilgrim, Michigan. Weekend visitors and social notes from Humboldt, Pittsburg, Chanute, and Iola. Rural Grange meeting discusses fruit ripening and picking dates.
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John Irwin
Neosho County
Hole Family Ice Cream Party Celebrates Birthday
Community service project was discussed. In celebration of Hole's birthday he and Mrs Hole served ice cream to 40 members and juveniles. Cookies were furnished by the members.
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Hole
Memorial Hospital Admittances and Dismissals Listed
Daily Transcript records admissions including Mrs. Melvin E Carlson Buffalo and Walter C Guenther 20 N Plummer medi cal. Dismissals include Mrs Robert N Donovan and son 112 N Steuben and Mrs Dallas C Hart 917 S Forest. Recent moves show Marie Hilbert 807 N Garfield to 1120 N Garfield and Avis Jackson 912 N Garfield to 1612 8S Highland plus other address changes.
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Marie Hilbert
N. Garfield
Avis Jackson
Highland
Fred Beatty
W. Main
Central
W. RR. Roberts
W. 4Th
Western
Wayne Reeves
Evergreen
R. C. Terrill
Susie Rice, 78, Dies at Neosho Memorial Hospital
Mrs Susie Rice born Susie Welsch September 13 1877 on a Stark County farm. She married Arthur E Rice in Erie September 13 1899. She lived in Neosho County most of her life and dies after a weeklong illness. Funeral Sunday 2 pm at Erie Baptist Church with Rev Charles Barr officiating. Burial East Hill Cemetery. Pierce Funeral Home in charge.
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Susie Rice
Eric
Neosho Memorial Hospital
Chanute
Susie Welsch
Stark
Simon Welsch
Erie
Arthur E. Rice
Chanute and
St. Paul
The
Baptist Church of
Ethel Cain
Ft. Worth
Tex
Ellen Smith
Galesburg
Ill
Floyd
Chet
Clyde
Earl
Baptist Church
Charles Barr
Colfax Baptist Church
East Hill
Pierce Funeral Home
No Progress In Steel Talks
Pittsburgh reports state that negotiators discuss a three year industry proposal with a higher money package while denials come from the United Steelworkers and a company spokesman. The unions remain cool to a three year contract citing no prior longer deals and wage reopening concerns.
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Pittsburgh
United Steelworkers
Steel Company
Gas Tax Gains In Kansas 11 Month Period
Kansas gross gasoline tax collections for the 11 months ending May totaled 39.4 million dollars, up from 37.9 million the prior 11 months. Refunds of 9.17 million were issued in May, compared with 9.60 million last year. Refunds cover gasoline for non highway uses. In May, agriculture accounted for about 75 percent of the 402 thousand dollar refunds.
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Topeka
Kansas
Metropolitan Opera Aims to Open After Labor Settlement
New York The Metropolitan Opera hopes to reopen this year as a labor dispute that canceled the 1956 57 season is virtually settled. The remaining hurdle is securing the availability of star singers who may have taken other engagements in Europe.
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New York
Metropolitan Opera
Met
Europe
Not Unusual March At Swamp Drill Site
S Sgts Huff and McKeon testimony frame the case at Parris Island where six recruits drowned during a swamp march. Trial examines whether drill methods are lawful and whether McKeon is guilty of involuntary manslaughter oppression of recruits and drinking on duty.
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Parris Island
S. C
Edward A. Huff
Chicago
Matthew C. McKeon
McKeon
Worcester
Mass
Huff
Irving N. Klein
New York City
Emile Zola Berman
Charles D. Sevier
Jacksonville
Ill
Berman
Senate OKs Hoffman for U.N. post in 64 22 vote
The Senate confirmed Paul G. Hoffman's nomination as a United Nations delegate by a 64 to 22 vote. Opponents included 16 Republicans and 6 Democrats, with Sen Bridges of New Hampshire criticizing the choice.
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Washington
Senate Today
Paul G. Hoffman
United Nations
Eisenhower
Hoffman
U.N. Post
Sen
Bridges ‘Nh
Senate
GOP
Crowning Tonight Of Miss Universe
LONG BEACH Calif fif teen beauties from Europe South America Latin America Scandinavia the Middle East and the United States compete for Miss Universe 1957. Carol Morris Ottumwa Iowa carries America’s hopes after winning Miss United States in the first phase from a field of 42 entrants.
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Long Beach
Calif
Europe
South America
Latin America
Scandinavia
Middle East
United States
America
Carol Morris
Ottumwa
Iowa
Senators Vote on Paul G. Hoffman for UN Delegate
Washington reports how Kansas and Oklahoma senators voted on the nomination of Paul G. Hoffman as a U N delegate. Kerr Monroney and Carlson backed the nominee while Schoeppel opposed.
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Way
Paul G. Hoffman
Washington
Kansas
Oklahoma
Paul G. Hooffman
U. S
United Nations
Kerr and Monroney
Carlson
Kan
Hinted On Spreading Radioactivity Sparks H Bomb Targeting Debate
Washington reports say seven American atomic scientists discuss methods to maximize target impact while minimizing radioactive fall out. An AEC chairman announced Pacific tests show progress toward reducing fallout, without providing specifics. The statement offered no details on fall out or weapons and ABC declined to elaborate. Local items note visitors and community events including a Little League win over Thayer.
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Washington
Lewis L. Strauss
Atomic Energy Commission
Pacific
AEC
ABC
Missing Kansan Prompts Sheriff to Seek Help
Sheriff Edd Laing announced a missing person case for Sylvester J. Miller a 35 year old Jetmore bond salesman and liquor store owner. Miller vanished after a business trip to Garden City and was last seen northwest of Burdett with two men in his car while another car followed with a Sedgwick County tag.
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Jetmore
Kas
Edd Laing
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Sylvester J. Miller
Garden City
Laing
Miller
Burdett
Sedgwick County
Local Visits Chronicle Hinsdale Style
Altoona notes Dorothy Moffatt stayed with Uncle and Aunt Charles Crowder in Bartlesville. Maude Fortsythe cares for Mrs. Herbert Forsythe and infant after returning from Wilson County Hospital Neodesha. Scott and Hanna families visit Woolarac Museum near Bartlesville. Miller family visits Coffeyville. Mrs. James East visits Tulsa with niece Mrs. J W Schlargel Kansas City to care for home. Cranor and Gibson guests Sunday.
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Altoona
Dorothy Moffatt
Charles Crowder
Bartlesville
Maude Fortsythe
Herbert Forsythe
Wilson County Hospital
Neodesha
Earnest L. Scott
Susan
Nettie
David Hanna Jr
Woolarac Museum
Kenneth Miller
Grange and Community Notices From Roper Area
Banner BANNER Banner Grange met at the Legion Hall July 10 and will host the County Grange meet at Butts school July 26 with sandwiches to be served. Roper WSCS quilt group met July 11 at the church. Mrs Roy Collins sold her east of Roper farm to Mr and Mrs Morrow who plan to move this fall. Doug Scott of Chanute visited grandparents as his mother welcomed a new daughter in hospital. Wide Awake Unit gathered July 6 with Mrs Marion White at Buffalo. Maple Grove Cemetery Association met July 7 at the Roper church and elected officers L H Cook president O E Hines vice president William Payne treasurer Mrs C L Cox secretary and TA Cox director. Charles Hull and children of Garnett and Imogene Colaw of Chanute were dinner guests of W A Noltensmeyer July 8. O E Hines and Scott Johnson families visited. Mrs Sadie Johnson of Fredonia and others called at Roper recently. Mrs Paul Wing of La Harpe visited at the Wever home for a few days. Wing and Wever are sisters.
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Banner
Banner Grange
Legion Hall
County Grange
Butts School
Roper Wscs
Roy Collins
Roper
Morrow
Doug Scott
Chanute
R. D. Scott
Marion White
Buffalo
Maple Grove Cemetery Association
Roper Church
L. H. Cook
O. E. Hines
William Payne
C. L. Cox
T A. Cox
Charles Hull
Garnett
Imogene Colaw
W. A. Noltensmeyer
Scott Johnson
Augusta
Sadie Johnson
Fredonia
Paul Wing
la Harpe
Wever
Wing
Mrs. Wever
Marion Davies Reported In Good Condition After Stroke
Former actress Marion Davies is said to be in good condition at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital after suffering a slight cerebral stroke at her home Wednesday night. Hospital officials released the update this morning.
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Hollywood
Marion Davies
Cedars of Lebanon Hospital
Miss Davies
Cattle Meager and Hogs Steady in Kansas City Market
Kansas City livestock totals show cattle meager with few buyers. calves scarce on a bought to arrive basis. Hogs 1,200 head, barrows and gilts steady to 25 lower. No 1-3 hogs 190-240 lbs 16.25-16.75, 230 lbs 16.85. sows scarce, steady 11.75-14.75. Sheep 300 head, not enough to test trade. Produce notes list eggs and butter steady, Chicago prices mostly steady to mixed, with grain futures mixed after early declines. Hay receipts: 2 cars alfalfa this week, 3 cars year ago.
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Kansas City
USDA
U. S
Chicago
F.o.b
Oil Allowable WICHITA 335000 Barrels Daily For Kansas Crude
An August allowable of 335000 barrels daily for Kansas crude oil production is proposed, matching the level used for the three prior months. The record lists grade values and current receipts for various oil and dairy items, with prices from the Eggs Kansas Corporation Commission.
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Wichita
Kansas
Kansas Corporation Commission
Visit with Oren Hough at McAttee Home
A brief note from The Chanute Tribune reports visiting Oren Hough at the McAttee nursing home in Iola on a Friday in July 1956.
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The
Chanute Tribune
Oren Hough
McAttee Nursing Home
Iola
Registration Notice to Chanute Electors 1956
Public notice from City Clerk Howard Parsons details voter registration hours July 23–27 1956 in Chanute Kansas. Requirements include age 21 residency six months in state prior registration and reregistration if moving name change or foreign birth. Officials urge in person appearance at the Memorial Building.
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Chanute
Kansas
Memorial Building
Howard Parsons
Prairie View Social Notes Include Visits and Meetings
Mary Baker of Iola visited her brother Henry Snider and his wife daughter in law. The Sniders hosted Mrs. Hurley Butts and family. Clarence Cation and family visited their son Kenneth Cation in Bakersfield California. Cottage Grove township board met Monday at Scotland schoolhouse. Albert Lassman and Mrs. Lassman dined with Mrs. Oren Hough.
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Prairie View
Mary Baker
Iola
Henry Snider
Snider
Hurley Butts
Clarence Cation
Lyle Cation
Kenneth
Kenneth Cation
Bakersfield
Calif
Cottage Grove
Scotland
Albert Lassman
Oren Hough
Record pipeline runs for Kansas in June
Kansas crude oil deliveries averaged 349814 barrels daily in June, setting a new record. Previous highs were 342935 barrels daily in September 1952 and 342236 barrels daily in March 1955, according to the State Conservation Division.
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Kansas
Wichita
State Conservation Division
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Kansas Farm Life Insurance Company
Life Insurance Marketing Institute
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al Sill
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2Nd
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Emporia
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R. 1
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Grace Hill
Pilgrim, Mich
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Waukesha
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General Motors Institute
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Fred Flottman
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Oklahoma City
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Dodge City
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Park Place
City of Chanute
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Frank L McKenzie JR
Robert N. Allen
Te Chanute Tribune
ATE
Neosho
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Avery Sprague
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Len Glen
Monument
Tole, Kansas
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