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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1957
Page
4
The Pittsburg Sun faults county census figures showing a population drop of 731 in Pittsburg after widespread new housing. The paper notes assessors count property first, census enumeration second, making undercounts likely and calling for a more accurate system.
A potential shift is underway as foreign small cars gain demand in the United States. VW imports remain strong, Renault plans US assembly, Fiat entering, British Austin already built for Nash, and GM and Ford begin distributing European models in their lines. The impact on the big three remains uncertain but highly watched.
A column notes Khrushchev’s televised interview shows only half the man and questions sobriety. It laments rapid changes in society, cites highway death trends in Kansas, politics in France, Detroit speed shifts, smoking-cancer links, and a humorous idea about women drivers testing parallel parking skills.
A wedding party member claims one June bride can craft eggs to perfection while another bride admits she cannot cook. The confidant asserts the skilled helper can devil eggs until the result is exceptionally bold.
Mayor W G Thompson and his wife from Stark were badly bruised in a car wreck between Girard and Pittsburg last night. The car was badly damaged and Mrs Roy Gibson, Catherine, and guest Bertice Gibson of Wichita Falls visited relatives in western Kansas. In Joplin, Mr and Mrs Dave Petterson and Mr and Mrs E F Peterson attended the Eastern Star banquet. A swimming party gathered at Santa Fe reservoir near Chanute with several named locals. Nairobi visitor Martin Johnson made his first solo flight at the local airport Thursday and again yesterday for 90 minutes.
Opinion column notes a long hot spell where coats and ties vanished then returned with a cooler spell. The writer urges dropping coats and ties from May 15 to Sept 15, cites church funerals and weddings as formal occasions, compares hat usage, and adds quips about Sherman Adams and perfect children.
Washington dispatch reports Capt. Robert Moore of the Saratoga faced questions over a $65,000 refurbishing spree ahead of President Eisenhower’s overnight visit. Moore claimed the work was needed cosmetic redecorating, while crew members and officers contested the sums and necessity as the Navy prepared a formal inquiry.
Case V-321 Charley D. a 49 year old dentist, grew stingy after 45. His wife reports his generosity returns when Dr Crane helps reawaken his sexual ego, leading to renewed affection and mutual happiness in their 25 year marriage.
The Canville Township Board Neosho County Kansas will meet July 9 1957 at 8 30 p m at Earlton City Hall to hear taxpayer objections and consider amendments to the proposed 1958 budget Riley Graham Clerk Dan D Hines Trustee John Waltermire Treasurer
The page lists a dense Wednesday grid of TV programs with times and channels from Flicka at 6:30 p.m. to late night movies, news, and sports. It includes shows like Millionaire, City Detective, The Tonight Show variants, and multiple daytime soap operas and game programs.
The Chanute Tribune, Highland Chanute Kas consolidates with The Daily Timeset, edited by Ernest W. Johnson and James E. Sheridan. The paper announces publication evenings except Sunday and lists mail rates for local and outside counties.
A pamphlet titled How to Prevent Impotence in Husbands is offered with a stamped return envelope and 20 cents. The pitch claims the booklet can salvage marriages and cites thousands of success stories.
The questions address grammar correction for arriving to vs at, pronunciation of acclimate, misspelling among Heritable hereditary hermitage hesitancy, meaning of precedent, and a synonym starting with or meaning leniency. Answers provide corrected sentence, preferred pronunciation, hereditary as misspelled, precedent meaning established rule, and clemency as the leniency word.
Newark woman Joan Pilar claims a bottle of beer is her fountain of youth. Living alone and handling all housework, she credits daily beer use with her claimed vitality and longevity.
A centenarian shares her formula for longevity work hard and drink a bottle of beer daily. She notes her five room home symbolizes stability as she approaches age 101.
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