Mailboxes and Morals From a Postal Worker’s View
A letter from a long serving mailman discusses small mailboxes, heavy loads, and the need for better mailbox design. He shares family financial strains, daughter support burdens, and calls for parents to avoid pressuring married children for money or gifts. He also notes Ann Landers guidance on crushes and schooling. The item closes with a prompt to send letters for the column.
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Quarterly Luncheon for Welfare Workers in AltaMont
The Southeast District Association of Social and Welfare Workers will hold its quarterly luncheon meeting Thursday at Labette County Community High School AltaMont. Speakers include Marvin E. Larsen state director of social welfare and Dr Richard L. Meadows assistant director of state institutions. Pauline Flynn Chanute is program chairman.
Stillwater Creek Overbanks Lake Blackwell Spillway
Flood waters from Stillwater Creek rise and cover banks while about 12 inches of water pour over the spillway at nearby Lake Blackwell. The event disrupts nearby properties and prompts local warnings.
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Kennedy to Address Nation on Talks With Khrushchev and De Gaulle
President Kennedy will radio and TV speak from the White House at 7 p.m. EDT Tuesday detailing talks with Soviet Premier Khrushchev and French President de Gaulle. Pierre Salinger announced the live address to be carried by major networks and MBS.
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Kansas State grants 900 degrees at 98th commencement
Kansas State University conferred more than 900 degrees at its 98th annual commencement ceremony. Three honorary Doctor of Laws degrees went to Russell I. Thackery Paul C Mangelsdorf and Rear Admiral Eugene J Peltier. Principal speaker Thackery urged viewing centennials as opportunities for growth in education.
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Mason and Dixon Line Surveyed by Mason and Dixon
English surveyors Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon laid out the Mason Dixie line from 1763 to 1767, spanning the geographic boundary between Maryland and Pennsylvania and shaping colonial borders.
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Charles Mason
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Notice of Appoint ment of Administratrix in Meyer Estate
The Chanute Tribune prints notices from Neosho County Kansas Probate Court appointing Kathryne Barbee administratrix of Cord a M Meyer deceased on May 7 1961 and calendar deadline nine months for creditors. Also executor Robert Pennington appointed for George W Mason estate with same nine month claims period. Attorneys listed for administratrix. Trial dates not provided.
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Floods Drive Families From Stillwater After Heavy Rain
A flash flood in Stillwater Oklahoma caused 12 to 15 families to evacuate as water reached four feet in parts of town. About 4.2 inches of rain fell on Sunday after a previous 2 inch downpour saturating the ground, with waters swirling through low areas before receding later that day.
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