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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1972
Page
9
A sprightly ballpark song is faulted for omitting hot dogs while praising peanuts and Cracker Jacks. Food experts and venue officials note hot dogs are a dominant concession item, with millions expected to be sold as baseball, races, and other events draw crowds.
Practical tips for road trips with kids include packing an insulated picnic basket with carrot sticks celery sticks and oranges to stay cool. Add iced cola baby bottles and juice in a plastic thermos and snacks for adults to avoid restaurant stops. Carry a moist towelette wash cloth and baking soda for spills and odors and bring pillows and a hot coffee thermos for night driving and comfort.
Police Chief Lige Matlock warned adults riding bicycles to use lights and obey traffic laws as safety concerns rise with more adult riders. Warner's Food Store reported a break in with entry through the front door and 60 cartons of cigarettes plus $5 in change stolen. Craig's Vickers Service reported a back door kick in. nothing was mentioned as stolen or damaged beyond that.
Steven W. Ashcraft age 18 of Parsons was charged in City Court with vehicular homicide. The accident occurred May 12 on Highway 59 two miles south of Erie, killing Charles R. Dougherty.
About 500 visitors attended an open house at Osage Hills, Inc., southeast of St. Paul to tour the new 60-acre recreation site. J. Eddie Grillot, board member and treasurer, said the swimming pool and facilities were well received. The complex includes a wading pool a nine‑hole golf course a 110-acre lake and a club house with dining equipment. Some 175 families belong to the association.
Atty. Gen. Vern Miller and Secretary of State Elwin Shanahan filed for renomination in Topeka. Miller, first Democrat in the role since 1893, seeks a second term. Mrs. Shanahan, widow of Paul Shanahan, has won election to the post three times since her 1966 appointment.
The 52nd annual Department of Kansas VFW and auxiliary convention in Overland Park installed new leaders. Chanute residents attended including Mr and Mrs Dobson and Mr and Mrs Bergen. Kent Reno pled nolo contendere to marijuana possession in City Court and received a 9 day county jail sentence concurrent with his prior term.
Daily Transcript reports Neosho Memorial Hospital visiting hours from 2 to 4 p m and 6 30 to 8 p m. The patient census lists 63 adults and pediatrics with two babies. Monday and Tuesday name multiple local visitors and residents. births note Mr and Mrs Larry Laber Redfield welcoming a boy today.
Maryland health secretary Dr. Neil Solomon announced a first of its kind chicken pox serum bank in Baltimore to help children at high risk. He noted the illness can be deadly for youths who must take treatments for arthritis kidney disease leukemia and other cancers.
The Neodesha High School Alumni Association hosts a coffee for NHS graduates former students and teachers at the Neodesha United Methodist Church from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday A 10:30 a.m. meeting will elect three board members A mimeographed newsletter may be picked up at the W A Rankin Memorial Library Chanute Recreation and Parks tennis lessons move to Highland Park effective immediately
Judge George Donaldson overruled Judith McMullen's motion for a new trial in district court. McMullen was found guilty of possession of marijuana in a jury trial held April 19. Judge Donaldson suspended imposition of sentence for two years.
Independence reports George E. Fontes 24 in good condition at Mercy Hospital after an accidental discharge at his residence. Fontes was placing a .22 pistol in a drawer when it dug and the bullet struck his lower left thigh and lodged in the leg.
Four candidates compete for the state representative seat in District 10 which covers Allen County and nearby townships in Neosho and Bourbon counties. Humboldt attorney James J. Smith filed for the Democratic nomination along with Republican Frederick G. Apt Iola attorney and Democrat Donald L. Hunt Iola college student. Larry Hudson of Iola also announced a Republican bid. All candidates face the August primary.
An investigation finds the Independence city dog pound on the airport grounds housing undernourished dogs with no food or water in a dirty pen. Over three visits a reporter observed a dead animal carcass and rusted troughs, with water only after rainfall. the pound falls under City Dog Warden Joe White.
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