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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1968
Page
4
Heloise shares reader tips from Eve Dietrich on reaching high shelves with a stock in the closet. A reader explains freezing water in a milk carton to keep lunches cold during hot weather. Another suggests tying soap bars to a nylon stocking for camping use. A tip describes using an upright vacuum cleaner to clean rug edges and notes paint charts help match colors in shopping.
Community notices from Erie Kansas list a courthouse birthday tribute to L W Thurman Neosho county commissioner from the first district. Local families gather for reunions and birthdays with neighbors from Parsons Otts Drapers Welch and Rogers among attendees. A county Extension unit meets with lessons on Old Soldiers and Sailors Reunion history and a future family picnic planned at the John Harris cabin.
Everett J. Holbert, 16, of 901 N. Washington, cited for careless driving after his 1956 Ford hit the rear of Fred Robertson s 1950 Ford at Lincoln and Walnut about 8 10 last night. Robertson, 45, of 813 W. Oak, was stopping to turn left. Minor damages reported in a later 11 45 a.m. filling station collision at 1125 N. Santa Fe between Doris D. Davies of Toho ka Texas and Patrick L. Mayer of 117 S. Plummer. Edna Winn s 1959 Ford scraped a 1965 Ford in a 615 W. Cherry parking lot. A 9 25 p.m. City Park drainage ditch collision damaged Ward s 1965 Buick and Payne s 1966 Tempest as they reported left rear and left front fender damage.
Visiting hours listed 2 to 4 pm and 6 30 to p m daily. Patient census 66 adults and pediatrics and 2 babies. Admissions and dismissals noted for yesterday today and births with names and addresses. Court actions include destruction of property and statutory rape charges with fines and bond details.
Memorial services for Mrs. Elsie Mae Hoxie are scheduled Monday at 2 p.m. in Elmwood Cemetery with burial beside her husband Frederick Hoxie who died in 1944. She was born August 7 1887 in Chanute and is survived by two daughters Mary Alice Duncan of Denver and Jeanne Wennige of Rockville Maryland and an aunt Minnie Carter of Chanute. Gibson Koch Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Maple Park Mrs Mich ael Casper and daughters Sheri and Michelle visit her parents Mr and Mrs Horace Jones for two weeks. They were greeted in Kansas City Friday by Casper’s brother Glenn Jones. Miss Julia Dorris returns home after a hospital stay in Parsons. Services were held at Erie Rest Home by the Galesburg Church of the Brethren. Mr and Mrs Lewis Dorris and family McPherson spent last week with Marion Dorris and his wife.
Bobby Edgett, 19, of Hill City, was electrocuted Friday while working for a Hill City oil field company. He died when his boom truck touched a power line, authorities said.
Glen L Uden and Evelyn M Uden sue to quiet title to Loss One Two Three Four and Five Uden's Addition Chanute Neosho Kansas. Defendants include Ida A Larkin Ida V Larkin W F Kern Florence M Kern Omer Kern Emil Kern and unknown heirs executors and more. Court requires pleadings by September 9 1968. Attorneys Balch Bailey Chanute Kansas.
George E. Nettels Jr Kansas Republican State Chairman invites all Kansans to express preference for the Republican presidential nomination. Letters to Republican Delegates care of State Headquarters Topeka Kansas 66601 will be duplicated and forwarded to the 20 Kansas delegates. Nettels urged Kansans to participate and engage in representative government through the two party system.
The Chanute Bit and Spur Club held its monthly meeting with 25 members present at the clubhouse. Ruth Roth was honored as this year's club queen. Jerry Neely, president, presided. Plans were set for the sho deo Aug. and the annual 4-H codee Aug. 25. Reports covered the July 14 horse show. The next meeting is Aug. 23 at the clubhouse.
Mrs. Russell A. Martin returned to her Orlando Florida home after visiting her mother Mrs Frank L. Sears at 1101 St Washington and also visiting relatives in Kansas City.
Joe Rovito a former Chanute resident and his Chaminade High School Band Hollywood Florida will perform for the New York delegation at the Republican National Convention in Miami Beach Florida August 5 6 and 7 Sgt Melvin E Alford son of Mr and Mrs J H Alford 101 W Chestnut has arrived with the 127th TAC Fighter Group at Kunsan Air Base Korea His wife Opal lives in Augusta Sgt Ronald Briley son of Mr and Mrs George Briley 101 N Lafayette arrived home for a 30 day leave from Vietnam and leaves for Kentucky August 24
Kansas traffic death log tallies 24 hours to 9 a.m. Saturday for July 26 1968, showing 333 fatalities versus 379 in the comparable 1967 period. Local AP report notes Topeka region figures within the statewide tally.
A civic essay on religious liberty tracing Daniel’s defiance of royal edict and the U S pledge of freedom of worship. It contrasts U S protections with communism’s limits, cites Daniel 2:20 23 and 6 10, and honors those who fought to secure religious rights for others.
The Senior Citizens met at the Memorial Building with Mrs. Burleigh Peterson presiding and guests from Napa California Chanute and others. Plans were made for a watermelon feed with a covered dish dinner on August 31 at the Memorial Building. Refreshments were provided by the First Baptist Church women.
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