Primary Election Voter Participation in Kansas Examined
The Governmental Research Center at the University of Kansas reports only about 25 percent of eligible voters may cast ballots in the August primary, while November turnout could reach 61 percent. The study notes that Kansas uses a closed primary requiring party declaration and records this on poll books, discouraging participation and enabling raiding, with concerns about influence when voter turnout is low.
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Kansas
University of Kansas
Church Notices Put Faith First In Local Parishes
A long list of area churches details Sunday school times worship themes and activities across multiple houses of worship including First Church of Christ Scientist Second Street Methodist Lutheran Baptist and Catholic parishes with schedules for Sunday school services youth groups prayer meetings and special events through midweek.
Long Trial For Soldiers in Pinball Parlor Riot
Four American soldiers faced long trials in Maebashi Japan over a pinball parlor riot and attack on policemen. Prosecutors seek jail terms of six months for one and four for the others. Verdict set for July 20 after final hearing.
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Maebashi
Japan
Tsuneo Yamaguchi
Frank Scholinos
Los Angeles
Walter R. McKenzin
Natel Park
Mich
Fresh Hope Against Fires in Southwest
Forecasters and forest firefighters report progress against the worst fire season in the southwest with more than a thousand workers across New Mexico and Arizona stating most fires are under control. Rain anticipated by Thursday and Friday is expected to dampen remaining hotspots as winds shift from a high pressure system.
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Albuquerque
N. M
New Mexico
Arizona
Bible Society Began in 1816
The American Bible Society traces its origins to 1816 when a group formed to distribute sacred texts. It grew into a nationwide organization supporting scripture outreach and related charitable activities.
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The
American Bible Society
Faith Church Schedules Published for Chanute Area
The Chanute Tribune lists weekly church activities for several congregations on June 30 1955. FOURSQUARE GOSPEL at 401 N Highland led by Pastor Robert L Fink offers Sunday school 10 am worship 11 am evangelistic service 745 pm. Wesleyan Methodist at 12th and Evergreen with Pastor Ross L Mahin features youth 7 15 pm evangelistic service 745 pm and midweek prayer meetings. Church of God in Christ at 1212 N Washington led by Floyd H Thuston and Mrs B R Crutchfield lists Y P W W 630 pm sewing circle 730 pm and Bible Band 8 pm with evangelistic worship 9 pm. Church of the Nazarene First and Lafayette under Milton B Parrish offers junior and adult groups 7 15 pm and evangelistic service 8 pm with midweek prayer 7 pm.
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First Church OF Christ, Scientist
N. Forest
First Methodist
Lincoln
Judd H. Jones
L. D. Perry
God We
Carol Craig
Boy Scouts
Mcial Board
WSCS
Wilson
ION Lutheran
W. Main
Frederick H. Pralle
Paul L Dent
Ladies Circle
First Baptist
W. Gayel Bender
Henry Biggs
The
Board of ‘Christian Education
Grant Avenue Baptist
N. Grant
M. Pearson
Harold Neptune
Dorothy Tiegreen Guild
Max Tharp
Circle 2
P.m
Ruby Erickson
Baptist World Alliance
London
Sweden
First Christian
Camp Osweso
C.W.F
First Church OF God
Mexican Baptist
W. Mulberry
Joe Mendez
Hannah Missionary Society
Church OF the United Brethren IN Christ 5Th and Highland. Co. F
Effie Simon
NEW Hope Baptist Central and Chestnut
H. A. Simmons
Vernice Parker
Baptist Training Department
Holy Communion
Church Aid Society
Missionary Society
Bible Baptist Third and Wilson
Ernest Kober
Henning Barnquist
Foursquare Gospel
N. Highland
Robert L. Fink
Wesleyan Methodist
Evergreen
Ross L. Mahin
L. E B. Ayers
Church OF God IN Christ
N. Washington
Floyd H. Thuston
Mra
BR Crutchfield
Y.P.W.W
Enecas and Foreign Mission
Thomdas Bible Band
Pastor's Aid Board
J. Simmons
Church OF the Nazarene First and
Lafayette
Milton B. Parrish
Delmar Ly
Miley
N.y-P.s
Well Groomed Family Leads Elk Creek 4 H Meeting
Mrs. Jesse Johnston and Mrs. Art Pfeiffer hosted the Elk Creek Farmerettes HDU meeting at the Pfeiffer home with ten members attending. Other items include reports by four leaders, a guest, mystery pal gifts, makeup tips, and plan to meet in July. Also noted were 4 H activities, neighboring visits, and local junior ball uniform news.
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Walter Wood
Fickle
Mary Rutledge
Burton
Frank Colborn
Neosho Memorial Hospital
Jesse Dent
Lucky Clover
Chanute
Neosho County
Rock Springs
Ronald Umbarger
Robert Burt
Kenneth Ward
J. S. Burt
Jim Hannon Wade
Justin
Edna
George Tucker
Parsons
Glenn Thornton
Alan
Luraine Whitman
Jesse Johnston
Bob Colbern
Bobby Wayne
Frank Colbern
Medicine Lodge
Sonya Rucker
Harry Rucker
Thayer
Kansas Ordnance Plant
Ben Guy
Enterprise
Galen Morley
Wichita
Harold Kapple
Nevada
Harry Umbarger
Lucille Crane
Elsie Bess
Long Beach
Calif
P. E. Burris
Lowell
Tulsa
Neodeska
Thaysh
Wire Theft Sparks Stark Rural Crime Wave
Clinton Oklahoma report cites a new wire theft method in Custer County. Thieves enter farm yards, snip insulated wire from poles feeding homes, then steal the copper conductors. Sheriff Albert Gershing notes the added risk to rural residents and calls for vigilance.
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Clinton
Okla
Albert Gershing
Custer County
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U.S
Pat
Lawrence Bergeron
Cloquet
Minn
Rock River
Rockfvel
Sam Harris
Kelso
Wash
Bergeron
Atlanta
Katherine Griffith
Atlanta Constitution
Charles Jackson
Boyd C. Latimer
Dwight Wallingford
Evangelical United Brethren Third and Forest
Paul Life
Grace Roman
Barathea, Guild
Bethel
First Presbyterian Main
Steuben
William T. Hunt
Randall Diver
Mariners Club
Trinity Baptist
Santa Fe
Howard E. Gilham
Leon Eastburn
ST. Luke’s Methodist
Washington
G. W. Harper
Atha Criss
W.B.C.S
Church OF God
Chester Shaner
O. H. Rayborn
Y.P.E
Reorganized
Church OF Jesus Christ OF Latter Day Saints
Odd Fellows Hall
ST. Patrick's Catholic
Central
Peter Finnegan
John Kavanagh
K. of C
Ladies Guild and Children
C.Y.C
Holy Name
Christian Mothers
Seventh Day Adventist Second
K. V. Eager
C. H. Dickerson
Full Gospel Tabernacle Ash
John Newton Jr
Church OF Christ
Pentecostal Holiness
14Th and Central
Virgil Collins
Robert Beaman
Assembly OF God
Lafayette and
Chestnut
Glen Ahif
Frank Washburn
ST. Paul Lutheran
Highland
J. Rolland Christenson
Ernest Moore
Grant Chapel
Charles Randall
Walter Cop Page
Onco
Fien Sanann
EaApril
Robert Murray
United States
Gulf of Mexico
Bethlehem Steel Co
Bethlehem, Pa
Industr
Lyle Payette
Susan
REDUC
F. Irelan
W. Oak
Brockhart Insurance Agency Real Estate
Chanute Tribune
Sionary Society
Margarette Sherman and Son
Marilyn Bowers
Gloria Hastings
Sara Sue Morgan
Caldwell & Son Furniture
S. Santa Fe
Roy S.gibson
Roy
Gibson
Clifford L. Gibson
Chanute, Kansas
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