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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1961
Page
2
AP column by HAL BOYLE lists assorted curiosities and quips. Notes include cures for hiccups, a joke about government bonds, narcolepsy facts, a humor sign on a door, and quick bits on Groucho Marx, Kashmir customs, aspirin economics, and a Texas hat illusion. The piece blends trivia and light satire with named figures and places.
A five day stretch at year end was seen as unlucky. Gelett Burgess observed that a person is as old as his habits.
Kansas City AP The police board withdrew its offer to name former Police Chief Bernard C Brannon to head the police academy after the Jackson County Grand Jury indicted him for perjury and wilful misconduct in office. A separate internal probe found Brannon knew crime statistics were grossly inaccurate. Brannon was dismissed April 18 for withholding major crime reports. Lt Col Don Bishop and Maj John J Harvey also faced perjury charges and were released on 2500 bonds each.
Kansass City AP report states 68 year old widow Nazera Harris was beaten and robbed of three rings valued at 6,300. Two masked men forced entry and confronted her at the door before fleeing. Harris was hospitalized in satisfactory condition with head abrasions and heart condition under sedation.
Kansas State University Endowment Association announced a $2.5 million fundraising drive after a 300 attending alumni students and friends conference. The campaign titled the second century fund will start in fall and run through next spring as the university’s first major effort of that scope.
A central states regional quartet contest crowned The Cavaliers of Newton Kansas The Rippers of Kansas City Missouri and the Nubbins of Spencer Iowa as top winners from Missouri Kansas and Iowa in a barbershop event this weekend.
Public auction offering a green occasional chair like new Pan American gas range Kelvinator electric refrigerator chrome dining set oak dining table with chairs buffet antique folding bed washing machine roll a way beds wardrobes book case divan metal bed springs mattress chests tables typewriter water system power mower garden tools hose glass top coffee table dishes and cooking utensils. Terms cash. Not responsible for accidents.
Members and guests enjoyed a dessert course at the Grillette followed by bridge at the Wells home. High scores awarded to Mrs Redmond for guests and Mrs Newell for travelling prize. Two weeks till the next meeting with Mrs Alderson.
Erie centennial plans include bringing a Nike missile from the Olathe Naval Station to Erie for the July 12 parade. Local Legion delegates attended the third district meeting in Pittsburg with numerous families and community members, while community events covered visits from Kiwanis officials, church gatherings, and local graduations.
Larry and Mary Ellen O Connell topped 14 husband and wife teams in a Handicap Bowling Tournament at Sportmans Bowl. The winners posted 1 217 to claim a trophy showing a man and woman bowler. Clyde and Minnie Hinkle took second with 1 157 and Red and Willas Dodson of Humboldt finished third with 1 132.
Mickey Wright wins the Titleholders Tournament in Augusta securing $1,200 first prize. She edges Louise Suggs of Atlanta and Patty Berg of St. Andrews, Ill., by one stroke as she shows resolve under pressure.
Arnold Palmer clutch win at the Texas Open with an eagle on the closing hole gives him a 270 total and a one stroke victory. Gary Player ties for 14th, earning $651 as Palmer leads in season money with $39,886.58 while Player tops money list at $47,068.34 through 15 events.
Topeka man James Cooper aged 50 died of a heart attack yesterday while driving on U S 24 near Silver Lake thirteen miles west of Topeka. He slumped at the steering wheel and crashed into a ditch. a passenger in the car was uninjured.
Eight young Russians toured the Truman library in Independence Missouri on Saturday and chatted with former President Harry S. Truman during the visit.
A notice describes a large lot of furniture and appliances including a 60 000 BTU heater, beds, sofas, rugs, two refrigerators, a washer, a gas range, a vacuum of items and more. The sale invites buyers to bring items to the auction house Tuesday afternoon.
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