Fire Chief Brennan Travels to Kansas City for Brother's Operation
Fire Chief C W Brennan flies to Kansas City to support his brother Frank Brennan who is to undergo surgery at a local hospital Friday. John Young a desk sergeant at police headquarters returns from Kansas City after a medical check at the University of Kansas hospital. A car owned by Sonya Upton rolled into a parked vehicle belonging to Wilbur Allison after being left out of gear with brakes unset. minor damage reported and Upton posted a $5 bond.
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C. W. Brennan
Kansas City
Frank Brennan
That City
John Young
Kas
University of Kansas Hospital
Sonya Upton
N. Highland
Wilbur Allison
Chanute
Miss Upton
Hospital Admittances and Dismissals Reported
Daily records show admitted patients Mrs. L. O Lovett Charles McKellips Phyllis Lopeman Dorothy Clark Louis King David L. McCune Mrs. Mary McGuffey and others for medical or surgical care. Dismissals include Mrs. Wayne Angiton and family and Mrs. Orland L. West. Birth noted for Mr. and Mrs Buckner. Traffic court hearings list Noel Wood and Dennis Shultz with fines. Divorces granted and title actions filed in Alien Neosho counties.
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Wayne Angieton
Brie
Orland L. West
S. Forest
Alvin Knepp
Buckner
Edith
Humboldt Deaths Show Four Obvious Losses In One Area
Obituaries report multiple figures from Humboldt area, including Ollie Sheldon born 1893 in Arlington and Oma Philips Dewey born 1889 near Westphalia, with services held at Humboldt Methodist Church. Also listed are Edward Mahoney 92 from Erie and Charles Otis DeVoar 84 of Chanute, detailing survivors and burial plans.
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Arlington
Ohio
Humboldt
John Sheldon
Ben Barfoot
Orville Crossant
Dewey
Oma Philips
Abe Philips
Westphalia
Norman Dewey
Obituary Notice for Don M VanWickle
Don M VanWickle 60 of 524 W 4th died this morning at University of Kansas Medical Center after an extended illness. He served in the service department then was transferred to the waterworks as a pumper. Born March 6 1895 he married Etna Meeker in 1923 at Decatur Ark. Survived by wife a son Jack another son Charles Leavenworth a daughter Mrs Albert Spahn Denver a sister Mrs Leo Huffman Earlton three brothers Lankford Andrew and Fred VanWickle Chanute and one grandson Funeral arrangements by Koch Skinner Memorial Home will be announced later.
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Charles C. DeVoar Humboldt
Charles Otis DeVoar
Johnson Funeral
L. Glen Ahlf
Chanute
Polk County
Charles
Elizabeth Meek de Voar
Kansas
Concreta
Iola
Ash Grove
Monarch Cement Plant
Laura Stella Creighton
Springfield
George Jenner
Humboldt
Casey Jones
Wakeeney
George Medick
Anaheim
Calif
Georgia Buchanan
Long Beach
C. W. DeVoar
Don M. VanWickle
W. 4Th
University of Kansas ‘Medical Center
Kansas City
Kas
Etna Meeker
Decatur
Ark
Jack
Leavenworth
Albert Spahn
Denver
Leo Huffman
Earlton
Lankford
Andrew
Fred VanWickle
Koch-Skinner
Coffeyville Engineer James Hines Found Dead at Home
James Richard Hines 67 a Coffeyville area engineer was found dead in his garage yesterday afternoon about 3 o'clock. Dr Robert Wood Montgomery County coroner ruled the death a personal safety related gunshot wound with a .38 caliber pistol found beside the body. Hines had been under medical care for a nervous condition and recently treated at Santa Fe Hospital Topeka. Born January 25 1888 in Lamar Missouri he moved to Chanute with his parents at 17. He joined Santa Fe as fireman October 19 1909 and became engineer in 1937. For eight years he worked on a motor car run to Wichita from Coffeyville the line was discontinued February 1. He married Lona Lee Carter of
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James Richard Hines
Chanute
W. 5Th
Coffeyville
Lamar
Richard Hines
Santa Fe
Wichita
Lona Lee Carter
Shortages Trimmed in Kansas Local Funds Since 1936 Law
W G Hamilton state post audit director reports county city and township funds show sharp reductions in shortages after the 1936 municipal accounting law took effect.
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Topeka
W. G. Hamilton
State Post
Hall Protest Targets Ohio Petroleum Co Price Cut
Fred Hall has protested to the Ohio Petroleum Co against its proposed cut in the price of crude oil, signaling a conflict over market pricing in Topeka.
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Topeka
Gavy
Fred Hall
Ohio Petroleum Co
GOP Plans for 1956 Republican Convention in San Francisco
Leonard W. Hall arrives with ten party leaders to begin planning the 1956 Republican convention at the Cow Palace in San Francisco.
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San Francisco
Leonard W. Hall
Republican National Committee
San Francisco Cow Palace
Cornell to Join Big Seven Preseason Basketball Tourney
Cornell University will be a guest team at the annual Big Seven Conference preseason basketball tournament in Kansas City next December.
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Kansas City
Cornell University
Ford offers job security plan to UAW in Detroit deal
Detroit News reports Ford Motor Co. proposed a job security plan to the CIO United Auto Workers that accepts the union's demand for guaranteed annual wage. The move aims to avert a strike threatening the automaker and labor peace in Detroit.
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Detroit
Detroit News
Ford Motor Co
CIO
United Auto Workers
Kansas City Livestock Market Report Summary
Cattle trade slow to steady with good to choice heifers 18.50 to 21.00, cows 11.00 to 18.00, bulls 14.00 down, vealers 18.00 to 21.00. Hogs active 18.25 to 18.75 for 180–240 lb, 17.75 to 18.25 for 250–265 lb, sows 12.50 to 15.00, under 330 lb 15.25. Sheep strong with spring lambs 21.50 to 23.00, top lambs 22.00, ewes 3.00 to 4.00. Parsons Livestock notes hogs steady, cattle steady with steers 17.00 to 20.00, heifers 17.00 to 20.00, cows 11.25 to 12.50, calves 8.00 to 11.00, veals 17.00 to 21.00, stockers 7.50 to 15.25. Kansas City Produce shows eggs and butter unchanged with poultry prices listed.
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Kansas City Livestock
Kansas City
USDA
Parsons Livestock
Parsons
New York
Close
Admiral Eeee
ACE Say
U and Pri O
Atchison Ee
Atlas Phiree
Dayton
Dow Chem
du Pont
Oan Eagle
Gen Motors
Kan
Hay Kan P & L
Lion Oil
Martin
McKess & R
Mont Ward
Wink Soraenss
Ohio Oil
Penney
JC Er
Phill Pet
Esas
Roosters Cree
Eorrewree
Proct &G
Market summary and commodities prices in Chicago and New York
Butter and eggs held steady as receipts rose with wholesale prices unchanged. Live poultry and grain futures mixed with wheat and corn showing small moves, soybeans slipping slightly, and U S stock market advancing after several cautious sessions.
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Chicago
U. S
F.o.b
Chicago Grain
Board of Trade
Savonburg Alumni Banquet Toastmaster Leads 1956 Reunion
Savonburg High School alumni gathered in the community room for a centennial themed reunion. Harry Ingels a 1936 graduate and Jefferson Grade School principal acted as toastmaster as costumes were worn and a centennial parade showcased old attire. Officers for 1956 were elected, CBS Women served the meal, and attendees included numerous former students and relatives from across Kansas and nearby states.
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Savonburg
Harry Ingels
Jefferson Grade School
Iola
Savonburg High School
Warren Culp
Paul Bennett
C. M. Barsby
Joe Johnson
Verle Nelson
Lloyd Swanson
Barsbys
R. V. Dah
Reuben Walquist
Bennett
Frank Hawkinson
Harold Swanson
Vern Cupper
Bud Butts
Robert Larson Jr
Jack Jordan
Women of
Des Moines
Elia G. Williams
Ft. Wayne
Ind
LeRoy F. Gay
Enid
Ola
George Scott
Cecil Nystrom
Joe Raab
T. C. Coffey
Kansas City
Noel Nystrom
Prairie Village
Robert L Redman
Oberlin
Harold Bergsten
Gridley
Independence
Joe
Local residents listed for community event in Savonburg and nearby towns
A roster of individuals and couples from Iola Thayer Chanute Moran Stark Elamore Savonburg Savonburg area includes Johnson Fort Scott Gordon Hastings Gordon, Mr and Mrs Scott Wright Athaleen Dahlstrom Eddie Frank Lloyd Swanson Esther Ericson Harold Swanson Ernest Olson Ralph Bauer Verle Nelson Gladys Nelson Paul Bennett Kenneth Ingels Leon Larson Reuben Walquist and others.
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Elamore
Verle
Gladys Nelson
Paul Bennett
Kenneth Ingels
Leon Larson
Reuben Walquist
Messrs. and Mines
C. M. Barsby
J. C. Jordan
R. V. Dahl
Vern Cupper
Jack Jordan
Bud Butts
Frank Hawkinson
Howard Weitzel
Robert Larson Jr
Savonburg
Staunton’s City Manager Heritage and Long-time Mayor
Staunton celebrates a civic milestone as it honors William A. Grubert second long serving mayor. Grubert born 1858 has led the city since 1943 and helped shape Staunton’s city manager form adopted January 13 1908.
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Staunton
William A. Grubert
Grubert
Oldest Citizen John Blevins Dies at 101 in Oskaloosa
John Blevins reputedly Jefferson County's oldest resident died yesterday in Oskaloosa at age 101. He had long been a familiar figure in the community and his passing marks the end of an era in the county.
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Oskaloosa, Kas
John Blevins
Jefferson County
Oil Allowable for June Set at 300,000 Barrels Daily
The State Corporation Commission maintains the June oil allowable at 300,000 barrels daily, keeping the May level. The rest of the text defines asphalt as an ancient Greek word meaning firm stable or secure.
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PEKAP
State Corporation Commission
Summer '55s finest playshoe debuts leather straps
A vivid feature highlights a Summer 55 playshoe with rich white leather and gay red accents. It uses a crepe sole and toe to heel foam cushioning for comfort, presenting a distinctive triple strap buckled design.
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Eklund
Daily Transcript
Noel Wood
Dennis Shultz
Eric
Agnes Naomi Chandler
Albert Wray Chandler
Edith Irene Agrusa
Joseph Agrusa
Edith Irene Rains
Sylvia Mock
Henry Mock
Hazel Highley
Virgil Highley
Erie
Ollie Kerby
Martin Kerby
Lee Williams
Iola Abstract Co
Julia Lott
George W. Kirkpatrick
LaHarpe
Lawrence P. Dieboit
Leon Javaux
Eva E. Linderg
Earl Donald Ericson
Dave J. Tyler
Lehigh Portland Cement Co
John E. Leath
James Jeffers
Thomas A Head
Blanch Marie Head
Starley L. Mitchem
C. B Shepard
Humboldt Donald L. Weast
Hulda
Horiacher
Moran
KE. H. Perry
Joe Ornelas
Bert M. Watson
Albert T. Hudson
Elsmore
Harold V. Chapman
Clarence Leslie LaPointe
Humboldt Homer B. Troxel
Alien County
Daniel Winner
Beatty Ray
Allen County
Neosho County
W. H. Robison
BR. T. Baughn
B. T. Baughnamd
Walter Baughman, Jr
Buford H. Sherbenou
Sunnyside
Wm. Gough
Boyd Smith
Roscoe FR. Simpson
Harley Williams
Eden Park
Gerald FE. Rowan
Hugo V. Larson
Maywood
Edward Mahoney
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Peter Finnegan
Francis Cox
St. Patrick’s Cemetery
Dietz Funeral Home
Stark
Wilson-Johnson Mortuary
W. Gayel Bender
First Baptist Church
Elmwood Cemetery
James R. Hines
Gop
Cornell
C. M. Galvin
Francis I. Dupont & Co
Wall Street
Kansas City Cash
Soene Tars
Radio Co
St Jos Lead
Reg
Sears Roeb
Sinclair O
Stoke van C
Geeees
US Steel
Westy A Bk
Arthur Lee Meyer
Oklahoma City
Lake Hefner
E. Main
Main and
Plummer
OLSON
Your Progressive Pioneer
Philco
Jobmaster Hammers
Stanley
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