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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1956
Page
2
News briefs note Chanute High School graduating class of 1919 holds its fifth reunion Saturday evening at the Tioga hotel with a 6:30 dinner and an 8:30 gathering for those who attended school in 1918 or 1920. Nearby items record travel, a birth, and local harvest projections in Butler County.
In Butler County Kansas farmers report strong wheat yields this harvest with several fields reaching about 40 bushels per acre. County agent Gene Payer notes many yields are 50 percent higher than last year, bringing optimism despite initial cautious forecasts.
The funeral for Mrs. Herman Krone took place June 9 at St Peter's Lutheran Church Humboldt with Rev W E Leatsch officiating. Burial followed at Mt Hope cemetery. Bearers included Lloyd Krone Neil Krone Loren Krone Harold Seefeldt Irvin Lassman and Clifford Erickson. A quartet sang What a Friend We Have in Jesus and Abide With Me with Ted Leatsch on piano.
Algiers reports a heavy toll as nationalist guerrillas strike after two rebels were executed. In 24 hours ending noon, 25 Frenchmen were killed and 29 seriously injured, including four army officers. One ambush near Sidi Bel Abbes involved about 100 legionnaires and five vehicles with 10 legionnaires killed and seven wounded. Rebel losses listed at four dead.
Bethany Missouri received nearly two inches of rain, but the town’s reservoir and drought conditions left water short. Mayor Raymond K Wheeler warned the rainfall did little for the city and emergency plans were drawn as residents paid to haul water. Residents hope East and West Big Creeks will sustain supply, while officials seek federal aid for an emergency pipeline.
The Katy railroad saw a peak year for wheat and freight as 9328 cars moved last week, up from 8858 a year earlier. Online loading rose sharply, driven by wheat, while loads from connections dipped slightly.
The Chanute VFW Elks baseball team defeated Fredonia 20 to 9 last night. The Bears struck hardest in the sixth inning with eight runs, sealing the lopsided win.
Mrs. Charles Stevenson hosted the Elizabeth Circle of WSCS at First Methodist yesterday with a 10 oclock coffee. Thirteen members and guest Mrs Hans Herold attended as chairmen were appointed for the coming year including co leader co secretary treasurer program devotions hostess sunshine and membership motivo. The next meeting is planned for September.
In Iola and surrounding Allen County the primary centers on county commissioner contests. Republicans run three-man races in districts two and three, while Democrats field two candidates for district three. Unopposed Democratic nominess include Leo Mills for state senator and other county posts listed.
Seedsmen apply a clay coating to tiny seeds to improve sowing accuracy and even distribution in fields. The clay helps seeds flow uniformly through planters and reduces skipping during planting. This technique supports efficient seed placement and germination potential.
Flashy ad touts itch relief in 15 minutes using ITCH-ME-NOT for eczema insect bites and rashes. Claims instant drying and ease of use day or night, with 40 cents cash back at Amy Drug Store and A & A Pharmacy selling the product as new.
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