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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1955

Page

2

Drivers License-Coats Agency News Briefs

Mrs Hazel Priest and Mrs Esther White of Leanna neighborhood went to Pittsburg on business Wednesday. They visited Mr and Mrs Charles Leomon at Arma. Jerry Griffith of 807 N Steuben was taken to Erie to start a 40 day jail term for non payment of $150 in fines from July 6 for DUI and reckless driving. Thieves broke into Sev enth Street Market and stole between 25 and 45 dollars from a cash register, likely Tuesday night. Mrs Ray Francis and son Gene returned to Harper after visiting Mr and Mrs Charles Henshall and Patty Liz.

Hazel Priest Esther, White Leanna Pittsburg Charles Leomon Arma Jerry Griffith N. Steuben Erie Griffith Seventh Street Ray Francis Gene Harper Charles Henshall Charles Austin Patty Liz

Memorial Hospital Admittances and Dismissals Reported

Wednesday's hospital notes list patients admitted including William Miller and Mrs. Ann Spiva, with John Malone admitted for surgery. Dismissals include Mrs. Jose DeLaTorre and her son and Ernest A Ouson among others. Births reported for Glen and Mrs. Fogel and Andrew and Mrs. Dean. A fire row at 2:35 a.m. on Second and Highland involved a cat rescued from a chimney.

W. 6Th Andrew Dean S. Lincoln Second Highland

Santee Weighs Through Six Meals a Day for Form

Washington reports top distance runner Santee now a Marine lieutenant faces a weight challenge despite eating six meals daily to maintain 145 pounds. He carried a bucket of food on duty and noted his weight should be 145 to 148 for best form while awaiting a Marine Corps ruling on a six week Europe racing tour this fall.

Washington Wes Santee Marine Corps University of Kan Sa Ashland Santee Europe

Jayne Mansfield Scalded by Tea Kettle on Film Set

Hollywood actress Jayne Mansfield, 22, was scalded on the face and arms by boiling water from a tea kettle used as a prop on the set of The Burglar in Philadelphia. A doctor visiting the set treated her. she was not seriously hurt and likely to recover without disfiguration.

Philadelphia Jayne Mansfield Miss Mansfield Dan Duryea

Japan's Communist Party Told to End Underground Activities

Tokyo Kyodo News reports the Japanese Communist Party has been instructed to abandon all underground activities and operate fully within Japanese law. The order signals a legal compliance shift affecting the party's methods and public presence.

Tokyop Japan Communist Party Kyodo News Service

RAF Transport Plane Crashes Killing Five in Germany

A twin engine Royal Air Force transport aircraft crashed into a wooded hillside near Altena Germany in thick fog today killing five aboard. The incident occurred during poor visibility prompting an immediate investigation by RAF authorities.

Altena Germany Royal Air Force

Deaths and Funerals in Humboldt and Fredonia Regions

Obituary notices report the death of F. T. Foster 65 Emporia formerly of Humboldt after a heart attack. The service is in Emporia with burial at Memorial Lawn. Sheryl Ann Allison 2 died from accidental marble strangulation near Wichita. funeral in Fredonia. Joseph DeWhitt 1876 died at Newkirk Okla graveside service at Buffalo cemetery. Survivors listed include spouses children and extended relatives.

Humboldt F. T. Foster Emporia Standard Oil Co Newsman Memorial County Hospital McVey Chapel Memorial Lawn Cemetery Fountain Tinsley Foster Paris Iowa Louella M. Hopkins Unionville Foster Standard Oil Company First Methodist Church Masonic Lodge Chanute Nellie Franklin Ventura Calif Lucile Koppers Pittsburg Helen Lewis Kansas City Kas Pauline Freeman Junction City Florence Ratliff Detroit Gertrude Hayes Long Beach Jeanne Thoburn Indianapolis Glennis Wilmore William Robert Foster Ray Strunk Fremont Francis C. Foster Drakesville James I. Foster Clinton Sheryl Allison Fredonia Sheryl Ann Allison Wichita Dunham Funeral Home Harry Nigh Sheryl Ann Chester W. Allison Chester W. Jr Ellis Raymond Allison Hiattsville Carl Walker Fredonia Cemetery Joseph Everett Portland Ore Don Boone Paul Sheen Marion Pulliam Charles Stanley Everett DeWhitt Ponca City Okla Paul Haller Benedict George Horton Oklahoma Oregon Dave Dalghety Jean Walter Howerton

Questionable Conduct Charged of a Few Wacs

At Fort Jackson South Carolina officials investigate alleged questionable moral conduct by a small group within the Women’s Army Corps detachment of about 100 members. Authorities declined to specify how many are involved or the exact accusations. The inquiry reportedly has not progressed to any action.

FT. Jackson S. C Women’s Army Corps Wacs The Post Public Information Office WAC vArmy

Duke of Kent Commissioned as Second Lieutenant

The Duke of Kent, 19 year old cousin of Queen Elizabeth, was commissioned a second lieutenant in the British Army.

Sandhurst Eng Duke of Kent Queen Elizabeth

Cattle and Hogs Mixed in Kansas City Market Report

Kansas City livestock market shows cattle steady with mixed yearlings and cows varying by grade. hogs active with steadier barrows and gilts and lighter weights 16.50 to 16.00 range. sheep steady with good to prime lambs 19.00 to 21.00. ParsonS sale notes hogs 16.50 top, cattle steady with steers 18.75 to 20.75 and heifers 17.50 to 20.25, stock calves 17.00 to 19.00, and veals 14.00 to 18.00. Produce reports list eggs and butter on unchanged or stable pricing.

Kansas City USDA Parsons

Another Escape Revealed By Recaptured Prisoner

El Dorado reports a prisoner who walked from a county jail work gang was captured and stated he escaped from the Ohio State Prison in Columbus. Robert Giles, serving a 1 to 15 year robbery sentence, disclosed his escape during confinement for a $25 traffic fine. Undersheriff Ercel Reed said Giles will be charged with escaping custody.

EL Dorado Ohio State Columbus Robert Giles Cassaday Kas Ohio Ercel Reed Giles

Grain and market report with mixed commodity prices

The report shows wholesale buying prices mostly unchanged for U.S. large whites and other poultry categories, with live poultry receipts in coops totaling 373 today. Grain futures in Chicago drifted from early gains to a late slide with wheat and soybeans moving lower while corn and oats showed varied movement. In Kansas City hay receipts were minimal with no sales, and the New York stock market ended the day lower with moderate declines and light trading volume.

U. S Board of Trade Kansas City Oats & Cars Unc Zac Recedes Cork New York Chg Am Tel&Tel Beth Steel Cbrveier Oo Cde Gen Motors Martin GL Ces AOS MA PBMC St Jos Bess Std Oil NJ

Two Men Fined for Unlawful Fishing in Neosho River

In Erie the Neosho River case ended Sunday night with Judge Don Wells fining Joe Bowen of Cha nute 50 dollars plus 5 dollars costs and Ewing C Wolfe of Chanute 100 dollars plus 5 dollars costs for using a shocking machine to take fish. Complaints by John Sharp and confiscation of a boat and nets by Sharp and Ernest Craig accompanied the ruling.

Erie Don Wells Neosho Joe Bowen S. Central Chanute Ewing C. Wolfe N. Grant John Sharp Sharp Ernest Craig

State insurance and bond figures released amid Hall inquiry

Figures released under Gov. Fred Hall show Kansas insurance policies totaling 15 408 000 and official bonds totaling 5 083 000. Premiums amount to 122 560 for insurance and 27 750 for bonds. total cost 150 310 over terms of one to five years, not an annual obligation. The insurance issue arose after Hall dismissed state purchasing director Eugene W Hiatt over boiler insurance handling.

Topeka Fred Hall Sunflower Kansas Hall Eugene W. Hiatt

State Civil Service Board Meeting Delayed

Gov. Fred Hall’s session with the State Civil Service Board on the Hiatt discharge faced a brief delay. The meeting, once set for 11 a.m., is now unlikely to start before 2 p.m. due to an unforeseen conflict with state business. Board members James D. Gilmore Harold Trussler and Emmett S. Graham are in Topeka for the session.

Topeka Fred Hall State Civil Service Board Eugene Hiatt James D. Gilmore Independence Harold Trussler Emporia Emmett S. Graham Abilene

Ohioan Is Selected To Succeed Stutz

Allen E. Pritchard Jr. of Columbus Ohio was chosen to succeed John G Stutz of Topeka as executive director of the League of Kansas Municipalities on September 1 Stutz retires that date.

Topeka Allen E. Pritchard Jr Columbus Ohio John G. Stutz League of Kansas Municipalities Stutz

Pritchard Named Executive Director Of Ohio Municipal League

After 35 years as director, Pritchard 34 takes over as executive director of the Ohio Municipal League. A University of Colorado graduate with a master's in political science and public administration, he will earn 13000 dollars annually as league director.

Pritchard Ohio Municipal League University of Colorado

U S Protests Shooting of Israeli Airliner and Gas Legislation Move

The United States said it was outraged over the Bulgarian shootdown of an Israeli airliner with American deaths and will lodge a protest. In Washington the House voted 272 to 153 to take up Rep Harris's natural gas deregulation bill, despite opposition arguing it is too late in the session.

Washington U. S Bulgaria Washington .P House Harris

Senate delays and shift from bicycles to autos

The article notes the Senate is unlikely to act before adjournment and recalls how bicycle makers pivoted to automobiles when the bicycle craze waned early in the century.

Senate

Doan’s Pills touted for backache relief and bladder comfort

Nagging backache and bodily discomforts are linked to stress and poor habits. Doan’s Pills are advertised to relieve pain soothe bladder irritation and mildly diurese through the kidneys. The ad promises relief that has lasted for millions and urges readers to buy today.

Dean Doan

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