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Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1961

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Reunion Planned for Split Family In Chanute Kansas

Stanford L White of Rio Linda locates his stepmother and learns about his father after years of searching. A June 18 Chanute reunion includes his half siblings and brother Oran from Oakland. White plans to move to Missouri after the gathering.

Stanford L. White Rio Linda Kansas White Chanute Kan Oran Oakland Sheldon White Stanford White Stanford

Pretty Prairie Youth Killed in Car Crash

Larry D. Krehbiel a 21 year old from Pretty Prairie was killed when his car struck a concrete abutment on K17 two miles west of Hutchinson. Reno County deputy sheriff Frank Emery said the vehicle went out of control after Krehbiel apparently fell asleep at the wheel.

Hutchinson Larry D. Krehbiel Pretty Prairie K17 Frank Emery Reno County Krehbiel

City election candidate deadline nears as Morehead files

Former police chief Tom Morehead 44 filed today as a candidate for city commissioner in the spring election. He is one of four candidates for regular terms, with others vying for an unexpired term. primary if needed set for March 21 with runoff April 4. Voter registration ends Friday at 10 p.m., and sick or disabled voters may request ballots by a stated deadline.

Tom Morehead Morehead W. Std Sgraves Registration Service Dalice Rush Harold France R. Williams H. P. Lehrack Brittany Germany W. J. Altha United Ber Market Car! Brethren Church Kansas Tribble Peace Officers Assn International Assas. of Chiefs of Police Howard Parsons

Drivers Eyes Would Be Tested At Certain Ages

In Topeka AP dispatch the Kansas House tentatively approved a bill to require eye examinations for drivers at ages 40 50 60 and annually after 66 citing alarming rates of defective eyesight among licensed drivers. The house also sent to the Senate a land acquisition bill for urban renewal and backed a uniform penalty plan for highway overloading with escalating fines.

Topeka Kansas House House Senate Tom Crossan Independence House Motor Carriers Committee Kansas

Doris Hill Wins Weekly Tip for Chanute Gas Explosion Report

Doris Hill of 1198 Steuben won $3 in The Tribune tip contest for reporting a gas explosion that injured Mrs. Nathan Welch and damaged the Welch home at 1004 S Garfield. The Welches will receive the prize. The contest runs through March with weekly winners announced Mondays.

Chanute the Tribune Doris Hill Steuben Nathan Welch S. Garfield Miss Hill Welches The Tribune News Up Four County

Emporia Woman Dies In Storm Crash

A heavy rain Sunday caused a head-on collision on Highway 99 south of Emporia killing Agnes Nuessen 69 and injuring four others including her granddaughter Roberta Nuessen 14. The other driver Jerome Nuessen 25 of Olpe was unconnected. in his car were George Markowitz, 11, his son Gregory Markowitz, 11, and David Schulze, 12, all of Olpe.

Emporia Kan Highway 99 Agnes Nuessen Roberta Nuessen Jerome Nuessen Olpe George Markowitz Gregory Markowitz David Schulze

Ikeda to visit Washington for talks with Kennedy

Japanese Prime Minister Hayato Ikeda will visit Washington in June 2022 for talks with President Kennedy and other top U.S. officials. The trip aims to foster U.S Japan relations amid ongoing economic and strategic discussions.

Washington Hayato Ikeda Japan Kennedy

Coffeyville Couple Killed in Car Crash

A Coffeyville Kansas couple died in a traffic accident near Joplin Missouri. Virgil Shy died in a Joplin hospital from injuries suffered Saturday night. Opal Mae Shy, 35, was killed when their car hit a pile driver on U S 66 at Central City. Road repairs caused closures and the car reportedly passed two detour signs.

Joplin, Mo Coffeyville Kan Here Virgil Shy Joplin Opal Mae U. S. 66 Central City Highway Patrol

Three Injured In St Paul Car Crash At K57 and Washington Street

Three people suffered bruises in a two vehicle collision at the K57 Washington Street intersection in St Paul yesterday around 4 30 pm. Dolly Piland 50 Joretta Frost 20 and Shirley Clift 26 all of Wichita were hurt with Piland admitted for observation at Mercy Hospital Parsons. Elvin Clift 33 Wichita drove a 1954 Cadillac carrying the injured and two other riders from the same party. M E Harris 81 Parsons was driving a 1957 Plymouth and cited for failing to yield the right of way. Harris will appear in Fiile justice court for hearing.

ST. Paul Washington Street Dolly Piland Joretta Frost Shirley Clift Wichita Piland Mercy Hospital Parsons Elvin Clift M. E. Harris Parsons R. 1 Harris Fiie

Hutchinson Girl Killed in Crash Near Moundridge

A 12 year old Hutchinson girl Sharon Kay Hildebrand died in a two truck crash at a county road and US 81 junction south of Moundridge. Her sister Sandra Sue, 9, suffered minor injuries. Passenger Ervin Beck of Geneva Nebraska and truck driver Gerald Hildebrand were unhurt.

Moundridge Kas Hutchinson U. S. 81 Sharon Kay Hildebrand Gerhard Hildebrand Sharon Sandra Sue Hildebrand Ervin Beck Geneva, Neb

New Mercury Vapor Lighting Installed on North Lincoln Overpass

City Manager R J Hayes announced completion of overpass lighting upgrade. Twelve mercury vapor lamps replace incandescent units, delivering 132000 lumens versus 40000 previously. Plan to convert Main Street lighting similarly, with alternate lamps added on both sides.

Lincoln I R. J. Hayes Hayes Main Street

Kansas Congressmen Vote on Roll Call

Washington AP reports how Kansas members voted on a recent roll call. In the House the unemployment compensation bill passed 392 to 30. Those for were Avery Ellsworth and Shriver all Republicans and Breeding a Democrat. Those against were Dole and McVey both Republicans.

Washington Kansas Congress House Avery Ellsworth Shriver Dole McVey

Traffic Fatalities Log Shows March 1961-74 Trends

Topeka report outlines Kansas traffic death totals over a 48 hour 9 am to 9 am window. The log compares March figures from 1961 to 1974 with the 1960 period, noting variations in fatalities. The brief highlights period contrasts and shifts in death counts across years.

Topeka Kansas

Lenten Guideposts Miracle Happen After Shark Attack

A San Francisco State College couple Shirley ONeill and Albert Kogler talk about death and eternity on Baker's Beach before a shark attack changes their afternoon. They enter the surf for a swim. he vanishes amid rough breakers, prompting a dramatic turn in a faith centered account.

Baker's Beach Shirley O'Neill Albert Kogler San Francisco State College Miss Sherrill Golden Gate Bridge

Tornadoes Kill Four Across Midwest and South

A rash of tornadoes across the Midwest and South kills four and injures many as storms batter Illinois Indiana Iowa Minnesota Nebraska and Tennessee. In Chicago a five mile South Side twister leaves one dead 93 injured and $5 million damage as schools close and buildings are deemed unsafe.

Midwest Litchfield Illinois Jerseyville Effingham Weather Bureau Iowa Gravois Lake of the Ozarks Pacific Northwest Cascade Mountains Mt. Hood Washington State British Columbia Washington, D. C Ohio Mobile Alabama Louisville and Nashville Railroad Chicago George Ramsey Ramsey

Tornado damages farms southwest of Chanute area

A small tornado damaged or destroyed outbuildings on three Chanute area farms yesterday. It formed near Carroll Folger farm and tracked east to Dale Wiltse and Della Wiltse farms damaging barns, chicken houses, and a yard full of machinery. Northwest of Chanute a chicken house and roof shingles were damaged.

Chanute Carroll Wiltse Dale Wiltse Farm Della Wiltse Roy Tunnell Kansas Ford County Washington County Howard Emporia Topeka Missouri St. Joseph Reading Pittsburg Goodland Hill City

No Clemency By Anderson For Andrews

Gov. John Anderson denied executive clemency to Lowell Lee Andrews who is to be executed Thursday for killing his parents and sister in Wyandotte County. The governor said the only path left is a U S Supreme Court appeal and noted no justification to overturn the verdict. Andrews, 20, was a KU student when he shot his family on November 28, 1958.

Topeka Kan John Anderson Lowell Lees Anderson Andrews U. S. Supreme Court Supreme Court University of Kansas William L. Andrews Jennie Marie Wyandotte County Guy C. Rexroad Kansas City Harry Hayward Buford E. Braly Gov. Anderson

Traffic Accidents Reported to Police

Three collisions reported with names and addresses. Mrs. Thielenhaus, 50, and Mrs. Bundy, 66, collided at 3rd and Rutter around 2:50 p.m. Right rear of Bundy car and left front of Thielenhaus car sustained damage. Brakes suspected in Thielenhaus crash. Weekend minor collision at Main and Highland involving Mrs. Dauke and Arthur Caffee. McGee backs into post at Santa Fe roundhouse with damage and a facial cut.

Fred Thielenhaus W. 7Th Freeda Bundy S. Central Rutter Dodge Thielenhaus Nash Bundy Leroy Dauke S. Garfield Arthur Caffee Altoona Main Highland G. J. McGee S. Allen Santa Fe Roundhouse McGee

East Indian sought in knife killing at London shop

Scotland Yard hunted a young East Indian described as a "wild-eyed" man seen pricing sacrificial daggers in London West End stores. He was with a blonde girl about 17. The search followed the murder of Elsie Batten 50, found in an antique shop with an Indian dagger in her heart.

London Scotland Yard West End Elsie Batten Mark Batten

Centennial Belles and Brothers of the Brush Plan Kickoff Meeting

The centennial committee division for the Centennial Belles and Brothers of the Brush will hold a kickoff meeting at 7 30 p m Thursday in the Chamber of Commerce offices. Co chairmen are Mrs Tom Glasscock and Mrs Dean Gough and Ray Colvin heads the Brothers of the Brush. A Chamber luncheon is set for Wednesday noon at the Tioga Hotel with reservations through the chamber office.

Centennial Committee Brothers of the Brush Chamber of Commerce Jack Groves Ray Christiansen Tom Glasscock Dean Gough Ray Colvin Tioga Hotel Chamber U.S. Chamber Tulsa Arthur Motley National Chamber Chanute Robert N. Allen Tom Durkin Clifford Gibson Dalice Rush John Lapham Carl Tribble Forrest Richardson Joe Melnyk

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