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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1959
Page
4
The piece frames a $3 million buildout across waterworks rest homes highways and commercial projects as a historic boom. It predicts plentiful jobs, eager contractors and lasting growth, noting population growth and anticipated expansion for the area and nearby communities.
Psalm 119 verse 9 urged youths to cleanse their path by taking heed to God’s word. The brief reflection links moral living to scripture and steadfast obedience.
The article contrasts a Boeing 707 aboard trip with two gangways and full passenger briefing to a cabin split by class. Front de luxe seats priced at 482 dollars versus 294 in economy, plus peculiarities like coed toilets and multiple galleys, highlight space efficiency and social segregation. It notes the small cockpit and questionable smoking risk, ending with a quip about a school library committee chair.
A collage of quirky clippings notes 9 percent income tax hopes, wit from Wellington women, a birthday car gift by sons, a debutante's name question, summer recreation heat relief, a 14 foot jump, a scared small snake incident, a temple-building joke, and a revival meeting cook's blast line.
Burglars opened the safe at Phillips Jewelry, 208 Main, last night taking about $100 in cash and jewelry valued at $700. The Rosenthal site on Main, unused since a Mercantile building fire, will soon be lit and bustling as F. C. Bogle leases it for Pla Mor Garden with a 30 by 50 foot dance platform and seating refreshments.
Rising price trends and strong borrowing demand dominate the week. Sears reports May sales near 365 million dollars, while consumer credit rises to 344 billion dollars in April. Auto sales hit 530 thousand in May as car buying accelerates and bond markets shift with higher rates. Leaders anticipate higher retail prices and a revived oil demand outlook.
Washington reports alert steelworkers poised for a month-end walkout pending ratification by the union wage policy committee. Senator Douglas demands a public list of retired officers at top defense firms amid concerns over noncompetitive bidding and postservice job influence.
Public details of Chanute Tribune staff and offices from the 1918 issue include publisher editor and department managers, post office classifications, and a description of circulation audit membership plus subscription rates for Neosho, Allen, and Woodson counties.
Erie and vicinity report C F Yockey and wife purchasing the John Wikle rental on North Main as part of a string of property investments. Yockey plans to handle maintenance after retiring as postmaster. Kiwanis Club schedules a family picnic at the Country Club Tuesday evening with Hill as chairman. The Rainbow Girls hold their annual mother daughter banquet at the First Christian church with 120 attending. Nancy Dunham, worthy advisor.
Dr George W Crane argues that sermons using high minded vocabulary alienate listeners. He cites Jonathan B a 29 year old clergyman with a large church who speaks in multi syllable terms. Crane contrasts Bible simplicity with modern high brow language and urges plain speech to engage congregations.
The page lists evening to late night TV programming across KOAM KODE and other stations. It includes Perry Mason, Gunsmoke, Wagon Train, The Texan, Today, Captain Kangaroo, and drama and game shows with times, channel numbers, and program blocks. The long scan reflects a dense local TV guide with multiple networks and regional listings.
The article lists performers Sally Lamb Dian Murray Sarah Wright Linda Hall and a pantomime group led by Susan Freeley Mary Richey Cora Rose Bailey Sherry Murray and Linda Heady. One hundred twenty seven boys and girls have registered for the summer program with more enrollment possible at 315 W 3rd. Keith Richey returns from Kansas City improving after a week at the University Medical Center. John Bass Jr and Scott visit Manhattan relatives while Otis Brasier moves to Ewen Motor Co after a year with Naff Auto Parts.
A sermon warns clergy against aloof preaching and urges use of audience participation and simple messaging to boost church crowds. It cites modern evangelists and urges readers to request a booklet by sending a stamped return envelope with 20 cents to Dr. Crane at Hopkins Syndicate Inc.
Edith Baker went to Kansas City for nurses training. Mr. and Mrs. Far Pugh visited Mr. and Mrs. Joe Arthur and family and Winnie LaRue. Don Mears and son Marvin called on Worth Waltermire. Walter Gereicke and John Waltermire also visited. Geraldine Quathamer visited John Hoefler and Nancy in Wesphalia. Louis Pugh and family from Parsons spent Friday with Earl Pugh. Edith Baker and Trula Waltermire traveled to Fort Scott. Charles Heaton and family called on Hurley Heaton and La Veta. Casey Jones and Stever and Stewart from Mexico visited Sunday.
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