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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1973
Page
6
A handbill promotes Evelyn Peters for the 413 Board of Education highlighting her dedication to education and community service. Peters cites 42 years in the area, local work with FISH and Red Cross, PTA, and civic volunteering, urging voters to cast ballots on Tuesday April 3.
Hollywood maverick Marlon Brando moved from cinema fame to sustained political activism in the 1960s. He supported Negro rights, helped organize marches to Washington, and campaigned on Indian issues while his film career waned before The Godfather renewed his prominence. Brando traveled to Sacramento to urge commutation of Caryl Chessman’s sentence and joined demonstrations at San Quentin. He spoke at civil rights meetings and visited Gadsden Alabama and Torrance to protest segregation, arguing for fair representation of Negroes in film. He later highlighted Indian conditions in Washington and toured the West meeting tribes.
Henry Harrington recalls a rainy foggy night in November 1971 when he climbed the Golden Gate Bridge railing and leaped into San Francisco Bay. He swam to a Coast Guard cutter, sustained injuries, and described his lingering questions about why he jumped while noting he felt possessed by demons. He was one of six known survivors of bridge leaps. Elizabeth Romine, 88, former Chanute resident, died in Wichita after living there since 1941, with survivors Bill Cox and Mary Kent.
Daily Transcript lists visiting hours from 2 to 4 p m and 6 30 to 8 p m for Neosho Memorial Hospital. It records 74 patient census including five babies and lists Friday’s names and addresses for deaths, services, and interment details plus births to Mr and Mrs Richard Locke a girl born Thursday.
Evangelist Bob McGuire preaches April 18 at Grant Avenue Baptist at 7 30 p m. Evelyn Peters runs an election ad for School Board with John Congdon as treasurer. Scout Troop 100 bake sale March 31 to fund equipment replacement. Local ads promote ceramic lessons Roxi Cakes and service providers in Chanute with a public accountant Vic Landrith listed.
SPECIAL SERVICES LAMPLITERS INC Heating Electric Wiring Plumbing Rooting Humboldt office. BUILT-UP Roofs Shingling all work guaranteed Free estimates. Martin Roofing Co Chanute Kansas 66720 John Martin 431-3567 SEPTIC Tank and Rooter Service operated by Licensed Plumber. $10.00 Per Load. 763-2430 or 431-1089.
Public sale of a farm as owners Milton and JoAnn Dorris relocate. Auction includes 15 mixed cows with Limousin calves, 11 more cows with springers, 2 Palomino horses and various farm machinery from tractors to wagons, hay, and household goods. Auction day Saturday April 7 1973 starting 10:00 A M at the farm on highways near Altoona Chanute and High Prairie Church area with cash terms and no guarantees.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for cards gifts visits and prayers received during hospitalization. The note thanks relatives friends neighbors WW I Auxiliary Lutheran Ladies Aid M B S Club Lutheran Guild Center Grove Aid Pastor Seyfert Pastor Mack Dr Mih and nurses for support and kindness.
Public notice promotes Evelyn Peters for District 413 focusing on quality education. Endorsed by John Congdon as treasurer, highlighting Peters as co founder of FISH and 1970 United Fund Drive chair with Red Cross PTA church involvement.
Sunday only route earnings listed as 20 dollars per Sunday with contact 431-7020. Retail sales manager position offers salary and benefits with experience needed, call Lee Rucker at 431-4850. Carrier buys for Wichita Eagle earning 8 to 10 dollars per week, contact 431-7020.
Nationally famous Knapp Shoes advertises selling opportunities with high commission and bonuses. No investment required. Send for a free selling and training kit to Walter E. Cullen at Knapp Centre Brockton MA 02401.
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