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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1973
Page
1
The piece notes near 11 inches of rain this month at Martin Johnson Airport amid a historically wet period. It details November to January temperatures, above normal rainfall in several counties, and impacts on farming, livestock, and roads, with winter ending and a looming tornado season.
City Park known as Katy Park lacks shelter, playground equipment, lighting and restrooms. A plan lists $42,974 in upgrades including resurfaced tennis courts, new play apparatus, shelter house, 15 parking spaces, 10 tables, 4 barbecues, two bicycle racks, a water fountain, 3 wall and 1 wall handball courts, plus landscaping and power lines. If funded, the city cost would be $21,487.
Roy Williamson oversees Irma's on East Main, serving pork ribs beef ribs chicken and hot links Friday and Saturday nights. The couple, married for 23 years, live above the restaurant and run it with help from their family and local maintenance work. They prepare about 75 pounds of spare ribs daily plus 15 pounds of beef ribs and six chickens, slow cooking for three hours without sauce during cooking while Mrs. Williamson crafts the sauce and sides. The business began nearby and moved across Main Street to its current location.
The Chamber of Commerce board backed a 75000 park upgrade urged by the Recreation and Parks Commission led by Paul Keller. It aims to boost recreation and attract industries, with Mary Burris noting firms consider schools and parks. If defeated, extra city funds may be sought. The plan faces voter decision Tuesday amid budget limits. The Education District 413 meets Monday at 7 p.m. to approve a summer Head Start director, 10 electric typewriters, and tractor IDs, plus landscaping, air-conditioning, and wage negotiations.
Chanute residents will vote Tuesday to select two City Commissioners three District 413 school board members and three Neosho County Community Junior College Board of Trustees members. Polling places mirror the primary locations with detailed ward sites and township polling venues listed for those outside city limits.
The Neosho County March of Dimes plans its first annual walk-a-thon on April 14 to raise funds for birth defects. A 20 mile city course will be used with walkers sponsored per mile. Registration is 8 to 9 am with prizes for top schools and top individual fundraisers.
Four Chanute City Commission hopefuls outline stances on street and park plans. Roger Shepherd backs efficient government, a city asphalt plant, and careful street funding. Marion Johnson urges referendum results guiding spending and parks support. Neil Krone favors street plan with cost checks and limited plant use. John Orozco pushes prudent budgeting, utility needs, and continued road work.
A simple rope setup creates a swing by tying a tire to a sturdy tree limb, offering a low maintenance play option.
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