Tricky Course Sets Stage for 57th U S Open
Toledo hosts the 57th U S Open on Inverness with prize money raised to 30000 dollars. Winners over the years included Ted Ray 1920 and Billy Burke 1931. professionals anticipate a wide opening field led by Cary Middlecoff Ben Hogan Sam Snead and Arnold Palmer as roughs and narrowed fairways test the contenders.
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Toledo
Ohio
Inverness
England
Ted Ray
Billy Burke
George van Elm
USGA
Ray
Harry Vardon
Burke
von Elm
Erie BPW Card Party Raises Funds at Legion Hall
Erie BPW held a Monday night card party at the American Legion hall with Mrs. Gertrude Salb Mrs. Hazel Meeker Mrs. Edna Vance and Lara Shellhorn in charge. Prizes were awarded in bridge Pinochle and pitch to raise general expenses for the Erie BPW. Cleo Wheeles checked into Kansas University Hospital for a general examination and possible surgery. Mrs. Albert White learned her brother-in-law James Bell died at Cherryvale and will be buried there. The Tally Club gathered at the Humbert home Monday with members and guests in attendance.
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Erie Bpw
American Legion Hall
Gertrude Salb
Hazel Meeker
Edna Vance
Lara Shellhorn
Mabel Colan
Cleo Wheeles
Standard Oil Bulk Service
Kansas City
Kansas University Hospital
Sam Humbert
Local Socials and Visits Highlight Erie Notes
The week features bridge bragging by Mrs. Hill and Sidney Linscott, plus plans to pause Tally Club meetings until cooler weather. Gloria Jeffrey and Ava Jeffrey visit, and Maj. Kenneth Rogers spends the day with family. Yard beauty noted at the Kyle residence, with flowers and roses praised. Judge J. L. Naff attends Oklahoma City events for statehood anniversary. family ties connect Pierce and Meek relatives visiting Erie.
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W. L. Oliver
William Hill
Sidney Linscott
Tally Club
Gloria Jeffrey
Register of Deeds
Ava Jeffrey
Gloria
Muhlebach Hotel
Kansas City
Maj
Kenneth Rogers
Pittsburg
Erie
Louie Rogers
Robert Guy
Fort Wayne
Ind
Chloe Guy
Ira Sherlock
Texas
P. W. Kyle
South Main Street
Kyle Yard
Judge
J. L. Naff
Oklahoma City
David Hitchcock
Oklahoma
Statehood
Virginia Pierce
Bennie Pierce
Bartlesville
Okla
Bonds Approved for Sewage Facilities in Ellinwood
In Ellinwood Kansas a $300,000 bond issue for sewage disposal facilities won approval 157 to 31 in a special election. City officials said there will be no tax increase but a sewer service charge will retire the bonds.
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Ellinwood
Kas.p
ACS Assists Landowners in May Soil Programs
Erie and surrounding towns receive help from Neosho County Soil Conservation District through SCS and ASC programs. Marvin L. Gough announces numerous landowners aided with ponds terraces diversions and contour farming in Erie Chanute and St Paul, detailing specific acreages and feet of measures implemented.
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Erie
Neosho County
L. A. Fox
Walnut
Tommie Nettles
Jack Campbell
Theo. F. Neises
Gerald McMillan
A. L. Burns
Chanute
Ray Carter
Parsons
A. J. Cook
Adolph Johnson
Gough
Contour farming area spans about eight miles
The description notes acres of contour farming totaling one-fourth of a section of land, indicating a sizable tract apportioned for sustainable ag practices.
Norstad opposes Norway withdrawal from NATO
General Lauris Norstad told House Foreign Affairs Committee members he does not favor pulling Norway from NATO. The proposal, linked to a Soviet withdrawal from Hungary, drew criticism from Norway’s Foreign Minister and was disapproved by Secretary of State Dulles.
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Washington
Lauris Norstad
Norway
House Foreign Affairs Committee
NATO
Senate Gop
Knowland
Calif
Hungary
Lange
Dulles
Liberace Revue Opens Starlight Theatre Season
Kansas City reports the Starlight theatre launches its seventh season with a Liberace Musical Revue and a budget rising to 669,551 dollars. The lineup features new stars and returning veterans from Swope Park, including Jim Hawthorne, Robert Rounseville, and John.
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Kansas City
Starlight Theatre
Starlight
Swope Park Playhouse
Jim Hawthorne
Robert Rounseville
Notable names join Liberace revue in summer theater lineup
Big names signed for the Liberace revue include Edwin Tyers Steffe Terry Saund ers Jessie Elliott Webb Tilton and others plus Howard Keel Martha Wright Paul Gilbert Hal LeRoy Denise Lor Jill Corey Hildegarde Lillian Roth Don Cornell Fran Warren Julie Wilson Tony Bennett Gale Gordon Gretchen Wyler. Following the revue, South Pacific June 24 July 7 High Button Shoes July 8-14 Can Can July 15-21 By The Beautiful Sea July 22-28 The Pajama Game July 29-Aug 4 Panama Hattie Aug 5-11 Silk Stockings continue schedule.
Damn Yankees and Show Boat Details Publicized
Chanute Tribune outlines show run dates in August and September 1957 listing Damn Yankees August 12 18 and Show Boat August 26 September 4 along with additional schedule notes.
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The
Chanute Tribune
Damn Yankees
Show Boat
Crescent horn charms used to ward off the evil eye
The article notes that some Chinese people wear crescent horn charms as protective talismans against the evil eye. It describes the practice as a cultural belief and highlights its regional use without detailing broader customs.
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Germany
Mary McGregor
Vancouver
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Cereus
the Tribune
ACS
Gen. Norstad
Starlight Theater
Spears
Denver
Colo
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Canada
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de Luxe
RAYON
Blackwall
Ram Mn
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E. Main
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Abe
Tabor Motor Company, Inc
North Evergreen
Chanute, Kan
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