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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1958

Page

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Young Anglers Shine At Elks Fishing Derby

Junior anglers gathered for the Elks derby at Lodge Lake north of town. Fred Midcap won the boys division and Connie Clark the girls division for most fish. Anthony Guerra and Julie Talbot took biggest fish honors, each earning a rod and reel from Pioneer Appliance.

Elks Lodge Lake Fred Midcap Connie Clark Anthony Guerra Julie Talbot Pioneer Appliance The Julia Talbot Connie Fred Tribune

Texan Recalls Floating Death in Lake Lavon Rescue

Dallas man Leroy Reed, 30, nearly drowned after leg cramps left him under water for minutes off Lake Lavon. Unidentified boatmen revived him after surfacing three times, with Reed describing a peaceful, drifting sensation before rescue. His wife Ella Mae Reed, 22, watched from shore as responders performed artificial respiration.

Leroy Reed Lake Lavon Ella Mae Reed Reed

Two Chanute Girls Attend Girls State

Donna Lucas and Carolyn Ahlf, high school juniors from Chanute, join 350 participants at the Sunflower Girls State opening at the University of Kansas campus in Lawrence. Registration began yesterday as events organize mythical city county and state governments for a weeklong program.

Donna Lucas E. K. Lucas N. Lafayette Carolyn Ahlf L. Glen Ahlf W. Main Lawrence

Stolen Cash From Dew Drop Inn Machines

An estimated 18 to 20 dollars was taken from coin boxes in a cigarette machine pinball machine and juke box during a break in at the Dew Drop Inn at 1521 South Santa Fe Saturday night or early Sunday. Police reported the money boxes were pried from the machines and found near the alley behind an adjoining building. A small amount of money in the cafe register and Saturday receipts left under the counter were untouched.

Dew Drop Inn S. Santa Fe

Traffic Fatalities in Kansas 1958 So Far

Traffic fatalities collected by the State Accident Records Section show 185 deaths to date in 1958, with 225 deaths in the same period in 1957. No fatalities reported in the last 24 hours in Topeka.

Topeka Kansas

UAW Halts Walkout in Chrysler Negotiations

In Detroit AP report the United Auto Workers stop a threatened walkout as talks resume with Chrysler General Motors and Ford. About 500000 workers under expired contracts face no-strike tensions while Chrysler's Center Line missile plant sees unrest over pay and cost of living adjustments. Milan Matich, local president, says workers stay on job temporarily pending a settlement.

Detroit United Auto Workers Union Chrysler Corp General Motors Ford Chrysler Auto Center Line UAW Milan Matich

Watersheds Approved On Verdigris and Fall River

The Governor's Watershed Review Committee approved the Upper Verdigris watershed of 210,800 acres mainly in Greenwood and Lyon counties with parts in Chase County for planning assistance. The Upper Fall River watershed of 200,000 acres mainly in Greenwood and Butler counties also gains planning aid. Action on Five Creeks in Clay County and Silver Creek in Chase County was deferred.

Manhattan Governor's Upper Fall River

Notice to water users in Chanute for line repair

The city water line on North Garfield north from Pine Street will be shut off at 8 a.m. Tuesday for about two hours for service and repair by the City of Chanute Water Department.

Garfield Pine Street City of Chanute Water Dept Adg

Death Takes W. L. Drake

Walter Lewis Drake 65 prominent Humboldt businessman and civic leader died after a heart attack. He owned Humboldt Elevator Mills 35 years and held multiple local and state posts, including mayor of Humboldt in 1949 and president of the Humboldt Rotary Club. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday at Humboldt Presbyterian Church with burial in Highland Cemetery Lola.

Humboldt Walter Lewis Drake Allen County Hospital Iola Drake Humboldt Elevator Mills The Presbyterian Church Chamber of Commerce Kansas Chamber of Commerce Humboldt Brick & Tile Co Humboldt Rotary Club Humboldt Board of Education Midwest Feed Manufacturing Company Kansas Grain and Feed Dealers Assn National Feed and Grain Dealers Assn Humboldt Presbyterian Church Paul Carpenter Highland Cemetery Lola Johnson Funeral Home Allen County Ralph Blanche Cain Drake Edna Klein Allen Livingston Columbus Martha D Andrew W Hazel Drake Kansas City Kenneth Drake A. R. Chambers R. A. Finney Walter Wulf J. R. Leimenstell Fred H. Hiller John Parkhurst Florence Hobart

Man Plunges to Death From Rim of Canyon

A 43 year old Grand Canyon motel clerk Donald Mark fell to his death from the south rim Sunday in view of 75 tourists. Police said the man was from Grand Canyon, Arizona.

Grand Canyon, Ariz Grand Canyon Donald Mark

Grasshopper control set for 22 western Kansas counties

State and federal officials outline a $400,000 grasshopper control plan for 22 western Kansas counties with the federal government covering one third of spraying costs. Counties must finance the remaining two thirds, with a headquarters to be established in Garden City.

Topeka Kansas Warren Hotel Garden City Kansas State College State Agricultural Department U. S

Nuclear powered plane may fly unmanned for tests

The first nuclear powered aircraft could operate without a pilot and be controlled remotely. It might circle for six months to a year away from populated areas and be landed for radiation, wear, and parts fatigue studies to reveal potential issues and ensure crew safety later.

Washington

Weather and Nuclear Propulsion Take Flat-Top Front Pages

Partly cloudy and warm through Tuesday with scattered storms tonight and Tuesday morning. Kansas forecast notes highs 80 to 90, cooler in north central areas. Separate GE report discusses nuclear propulsion for aircraft, potential long-term military use, and benefits like reduced fuel needs and global reach.

The Weather Bureau U. S

House Appropriations Votes Bill for 1.174 Billion in Public Works

The House Appropriations Committee approves 1.174 billion dollars for federal public works for the fiscal year starting July 1, including 749.4 million for Army Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation water projects. The plan funds Bonneville, Southeastern, Southwestern Power Administrations and the Tennessee Valley Authority, with 43 projects added beyond the President's program.

Washington House Appropriations Committee Eisenhower Army Engineers Bureau of Reclamation Reclamation Bureau Bonneville Power Administration Southeastern Power Administration Southwestern Power Administration Tennessee Valley Authority

Tribune Contact Notice

Instructs readers to phone Tribune staff via the carrier and to call 700 after 6 p.m. if the contact cannot be reached.

Tribune

Redmond Reservoir gets $400000 start aid from House panel

The House Appropriations Committee approved a $400000 initial appropriation to begin John Redmond dam work on the Neosho River near Burlington. The project aims to flood control drought storage and provide recreation, with final planning ongoing and further funding planned as the Corps of Engineers proceeds.

John Redmond Key Neosho River House Appropriations Committee Washington Associated Press R. J. Hayes TriLune Burlington Corps of Engineers Congress George Strawn

Water Projects Get 1 Billion Ok By House Group

The House Appropriations Committee approved a 1.018 billion dollar program for Army Engineers and the Reclamation Bureau to plan build and maintain water projects. It ignores President Eisenhower’s no new starts while staying near his monetary guidance and funds 43 new projects. The bill totals 1.018 billion dollars, with 772.7233 million for Army Engineers and 245.7392 million for Reclamation Bureau projects, comparing with the president’s recommendations and last year’s appropriations. A Missouri River levees cut of one million dollars was made due to rights of way litigation.

John Redmond Congress Neosho Cottonwood Council Grove Marion Cedar Point House Appropriations Committee Senate Eisenhower Kansas Pomona Marais Des Cygnes Ottawa Budget Bureau Manhattan Toronto Verdigris River Corps of Engineers Abilene Salina Topeka Tuttle Creek Washington House Appropriations Committee Army Engineers Reclamation Bureau Army Engineers l Army Engineer

Scout Camp Opens at Wonderwood with Projects Planned

Forty intermediate Girl Scouts are enrolled this week at Camp Wonderwood. They began today making wooden and woven trays with archery and swimming planned. Mrs. Walter Lacy, president, notes the activities. Ten counselors include Esther Ralston, director, and Suzy Wall ingford, assistant. An open house and campfire service for parents set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Camp dismissal is 3 p.m. Friday.

Camp Wonderwood Walter Lacy Esther Ralston Suzy Wallingford

Professor Claude Arnett Dies at 66 in Emporia Hospital

Dr. Claude E. Arnett 66 chairman of the department of social science at Emporia State Teachers College died this morning in an Emporia hospital. The longtime educator served the college for decades and was a prominent figure in regional academia.

Emporia Claude E. Arnett Department of Social Science Emporia State Teachers College

Cars Damaged In Minor Accidents

A 1955 Ford driven by Mary Lou Tge on Main Street was damaged when backed into by a curbside vehicle driven by Fred Bower. The Bower car was undamaged. A 1955 Buick belonging to Dr. J. D. Gough was damaged while parked on Forest Street. Julia C. Carter damaged her 1958 Chevrolet at Santa Fe Park after noon by colliding with a parked car.

Mary Lou Tge 318 Santa Fe Park

Nancy Fletcher Wins $100 Pittsburg State Scholarship

Nancy Fletcher daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell Fletcher 7338 Santa Fe has been awarded a 100 scholarship to Pittsburg State College for scholarship leadership and character. She graduates from Chanute High School and plans to enter Pittsburg State in September as a physical education major. In high school she was an honor student vice president of the GAA treasurer of the Future Teachers association Pep club Y Teens and a member of the band and orchestra.

Nancy Fletcher Russell Fletcher Santa Fe Pittsburg State College Miss Fletcher Chanute High School Pittsburg State GAA Future Teachers Association

Wiggins Woman Killed in Two Car Crash on K-7

Edith Wiggins 53 of Kansas City Kansas died Saturday night in a two car collision on K-7 in Bonner Springs. Her husband Ralph Wiggins 58, brother Nelson C. Wiggins 56 and Kenneth Wiles 24, all of Bonner Springs, were injured.

Bonner Springs Edith Wiggins Kansas City Kas Ider Ralph Wiggins Nelson C. Wiggins Kenneth Wiles

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