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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1963
Page
5
Registration in the children’s arts and crafts program closed after 61 children enrolled in the first two days. Participants made pirate chests biscuit baskets recipe holders napkin holders and Italian ox carts from popsicle sticks and corks.
TOPEKA AP The Kansas Insurance Commissioner said an increase in workmen's compensation rates may be authorized soon after August 1 if evidence justifies it. The National Council on Compensation Insurance cites higher medical charges and a 1961 state law broadening benefits as justification for about a 10 percent rate hike affecting 202 companies writing Kansas workers compensation insurance.
Galena Kansas approves a $410 000 bond issue to fund the sewage collection and disposal system improvement. The measure seeks to finance construction and related work, with plans aimed at upgrading local wastewater handling and infrastructure.
The Council met in the Memorial Building last night with Harold Williams presiding. Communications from national and state safety councils were read. A committee was appointed to select personnel for a local safety council to promote safety consciousness in the community.
TOPEKA AP Test weight, protein content and sedimentation values of the 1963 wheat crop are up from last year. The average test weight is 61.9 pounds per bushel versus 60.8 last year and a 10-year average of 60. Protein content averages 12.1 percent and sedimentation values average 50.
Stewart Lyon of Wichita addressed the Chanute Optimist Club at the Tioga Hotel on July 24 stressing that educating residents to like their town builds optimism. He compared Japan's incentive culture with Haiti's low income and cited Israel’s development as examples of leadership and community spirit inspiring local goodwill. The club received a travel gavel from Wichita and will pass it to Fort Scott. Committee reports noted two Scout troops in promotion and a directors meeting was set for next Tuesday at Chanute Furniture with attendees Morris Collins Thomas and Phillips.
TOPEKA AP Motions for a new trial for Henry J Haldeman were overruled as were motions for judgment of acquittal and arrest of judgment In Girard Kan the publisher was convicted on nine counts of advertising or sending obscene literature through the mail The case rested on booklets from Haldemans Little Blue Book Co Newell George US Attorney said Judge Templar has not set sentencing date.
Mrs Virgil Douglas of 2 Wilson reported a 26 inch bicycle missing from her home. The Six County District Home Economics Judging School occurred July 12 in Sedan with Vicki Frey of Wilson County in second at 590 points and Donna Timmons from Wilson scoring near the top. A local Elks delegate and spouse attended the convention while Emmet Bolze joined as a nondelegate. Humboldt residents were noted as KU summer previews for freshmen and transfers. A Kansas City area crash involved Gus S Carpenter’s 1961 Chevrolet, damaged after being rear ended near Main and Lincoln. the other driver Mrs Neal Munger was later located.
Mrs John Lofthouse of 22 West Elm Mrs Ed Diskin of Walnut and Mrs Paul Ellis Iola represented the Parsons Deanery at the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women board meeting held at Sacred Heart College Wichita on Monday.
Mr and Mrs John Holland and children Doug Cindy and Danielle of Bellflower California visit Mrs Isis Stanfield at 1003 S Central and other relatives in Parsons On route to Chanute they stop in Tulsa to visit her sister and family Mr and Mrs H E Carlilson and Ricky Tuesday guests at 1003 S Central were Mr and Mrs Ham Weatherbee of Huntington Beach and their children Jerry Judy Sandy and ...
A partial list notes Cha nute students among 153 named in a recognition event. The readable text confirms participation but lacks full names or details of the honors.
Howard E. Jenkins of 107 S Allen had charges of destroying public property dismissed after police refunded his $25 bond. Jenkins and two Chanute youths were arrested early June 14 for damaging four parking meters with a pipe wrench near Main Street Evergreen. evidence was insufficient.
Galena voters approved the system by 654 to 339 on Tuesday. The project awaits a $390,000 federal grant before proceeding.
A wooden Indian statue that stood in front of a Lockport tobacco store for about 90 years has been moved to the Niagara County Historical Society museum where it now has a squaw. A second statue of an Indian princess was donated to the museum by Mary C. Holton of Denver, a close friend of a Lockport family.
Star the six year old Wiener dog returns to a plain life after three months and a $7,061 luxury span. Tucson attorney Martin Rogers resigns as executor of Olivia Kuhlmann's estate citing extravagant care for Star. Residual heirs from Missouri and Tucson contest Rogers to reclaim funds for Star care and estate remaining to them.
Mrs Ray Russell of 212 S Evergreen returned Tuesday from visiting her daughter and family Mr and Mrs Tom Roach in Manhattan and her son Dr Raymond Russell and his family in Emporia She had been away several days Grace Roman also returned Tuesday from a vacation visiting her sister and family Mr and Mrs N T Bacon in Columbus Ohio her brother Thomas G Boman in Pataskala Ohio and cousins in Indianapolis Ind She was away three weeks
Washington AP A Senate Interior Committee hearing will explore flexible import quotas on lead and zinc on August 13 and 14. A bill sponsored by 26 senators would impose quotas when metal prices are low. Chairman Henry M Jackson stresses essential supplies for security and growth, noting reliance on foreign sources.
The case ended abruptly Tuesday as Rogers said the matter has affected his practice and family, prompting him to step aside. A special administrator will be appointed to care for Star and manage the estate.
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