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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1968
Page
4
The Health Department warns Kansans about brown recluse spiders with a highly toxic bite. Reports include several bites and one death. Alerts readers to dark, hidden places, bite timeline, and signs like swelling and ulcers. Safer spray use urged and seek medical care if bitten.
Daily Transcript reports Neosho Memorial Hospital visiting hours from 2 to 4 p m and 6 30 to 8 p m with a census of 60 adults and pediatrics. Yesterday admissions include Wil bert F Johnson R 3 surgery A L Locke 801 S Katy medical Mrs Gale McMillan R 2 medical Mrs Fred Grisier Yates Center medical. Dismissals list several patients and a note that today admissions are none. Police court actions include Overbey cited for illegal license tag with $10 bond, Cody intoxication, Smith U turn, and Davie Kelly destruction of property with a Monday court appearance.
Vicki Sue Johnson 20 representing Emporia won both swim suit and talent preliminaries in the Miss Kansas pageant. She is the third contestant in 14 years to capture both events, with finals scheduled tonight. Beverly Jean Gibbs, 20, of Kansas City Kansas representing Lawrence and KU, won the talent prelim Friday. Johnson’s parents are Harold and Mrs. Johnson of Pratt.
A lighthearted AP column notes the approximate $50,000 theoretical price of a heart transplant, links rising obesity to wider bus seats, and shares diverse trivia from aircraft size to clocks. It spans health costs, energy use, storage, and quirky notes on tea, packaging, and folklore.
Sean Patrick Franklin weighs six pounds one ounce at birth Tuesday to Mr and Mrs Robert E Franklin of Shawnee. Diana Weber, his mother, is the former Diana Weber daughter of Mr and Mrs G Edwin Weber. Paternal grandparents listed as Mr and Mrs E Franklin. Various relatives visiting from Murrysville and Overland Park with plans to return. Wichita State University pre registers 102 freshmen. Rob inson for U S Senate campaign manager named in Neosho County. William I Robinson of Wichita seeks Democratic U S Senate nomination.
Neosho Valley EHU met yesterday with 11 members and a guest Mrs Mary Childress and four children present. Mrs Charles Larson gave the council news report and plans were made to assist with the Neosho County Fair. Mrs Jim McCoy spoke on mental health. Mrs Childress won the door prize. The August 13 dinner meeting will be at the Orchid Buffet.
The Rev. Ralph V. Shuhuler of the Order of St. Augustine, a Salina Kansas native, was named president of Biscayne College in Miami.
Chanute Tribune July 20 1968 edition features local briefs and notices across town including community announcements, public event reminders, and regional updates from Chanute and surrounding areas.
Mrs. Fred Bartholomew 77 of 905 N Garfield dies after long illness at Neosho Memory Hospital hospitalized since May 19. She leaves nine children and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Christian Church with Rev. Bert Sutton officiating. burial Elmwood Cemetery. Gibson-Koch Chapel in charge.
Mr and Mrs D L Geeding of 19 S Santa Fe traveled to Eureka on Friday to attend the funeral of Luther Lyon, a brother in law.
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