50 Year Honor Masonic Pin Presented to Kirschner
Joseph EF Kirschner 80 of 910 W Oak received a 50-year Masonic membership pin from Richard L Becker grand master of the Grand Masonic Lodge of Kansas at Cedar Lodge. Three generations participated with Kirschner’s son Floyd and grandson Robert joining in placing the pin. The event honored Kirschner who is also a Consistory Fort Scott member and Mirza Temple Shrine charter member. Becker also awarded 25-year pins to Burris A Blume and James L White. The meeting, with about 100 members, was led by Jack Churchill and included other dignitaries.
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Joseph E. Kirschner
W. Oak
Richard L. Becker
Grand Masonic Lodge of
Kansas
Kirschner
Floyd
Robert
Kenneth L. Kerr
Drisdell
Joseph EF. Kirschner
Coffeyville
Cedar Lodge
Kansas City
Kans
Fort Scott
Mirza Temple Shrine
Pittsburg
Becker
Burris A. Blume
James L. White
Jack Churchill
S. Garfield
Theodore P. Buck
Dallas
Tex
William E. Carter
Columbus
Earl L. Christie
Redondo Beach
Calif
Clarence J. Kells
S. Allen
Ernest L. Luker
John C. Mitchell
S. Central
Fred O. Patch
Fraternity
Hells Canyon Plan Blasted by Truman
Former president Harry S. Truman condemns the Hells Canyon power project as an outrageous giveaway that would plunder natural resources belonging to the people. He spoke at a breakfast hosted by the Electric Consumers Information Committee, a labor farm cooperative coalition, during a visit to town for a Democrat event.
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Hells Canyon
Truman
Washington
Harry S. Truman
Electric Consumers Information Committee
Notice of Appointment of Administrator for Maurine Pfeifer
The probate court of Neosho County Kansas appointed and qualified Clarence St Pfeifer as administrator of the estate of Maurine Pfeifer deceased May 1 1957. Creditors heirs devisees and legatees must exhibit demands within nine months from first publication or be barred. Charles E Henshall attorney for administrator Chanute Kansas.
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Chanute Tribune
State OF Kansas
Neosho
Neosho County
Kansas
Maurine Pfeifer
Democratic rally names candidate as principal speaker
A Democratic party event lists the candidate as principal speaker at a dinner costing $100 per plate scheduled for tomorrow night, signaling a high profile fundraising and campaign appearance.
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Cratic
Nicaragua Claims Recapture of Mocoron Town
President Luis Somoza told a cheering crowd that a small Nicaraguan force seized Mocoron, a border town, from a Honduran garrison much larger in numbers. The claim followed reports of renewed border tensions and military activity in the region.
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Nicaragua
Managua
Luis Somoza
Mocoron
Hearing for Freeman Estates Final Settlement in Erie
Public notice in Chanute Tribune outlines a petition by Dwight H. Wallingford as administrator seeking final settlement of the Edgar L. Freeman and Georgia R. Freeman estates. The court will determine heirs and approve fees with defenses due by May 14 1957 at 10 o clock A M in Erie. The notice also lists a separate action in Neosho County District Court involving William A Helton as administrator and a wide group of defendants and unknown heirs.
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Chanute Tribune
Kansas
Neosho
Edgar L. Freeman
Georgia R. Freeman
Dwight H. Wallingford
Erie
District Court OF
Neosho County
Chanute
William A. Helton
Hatute
George W. Helton
Daniel J. Booth
D. J. Booth
D. Z Booth
Solomon Z Roth
B. Z. Roth
J. J. Hurt
Bailey's Bank of
Chanute, Kansas
M. Bailey
J. C. Sweeney
State OF Kansas
District Court
Mary Helton
Robert Pennington
Merie Estes
Harold Lamphear
Topeka
Harvey Pion
Burg
2Nd& Lure
Harvey Pinn
Nicaraguan and Honduran Troops Clash Over Border Town
Gen Anastasio Somoza Jr. claimed the Nic araguan flag flies over an Indian settlement on Central America's Caribbean coast amid a long running border dispute. Nicaraguan and Honduran accounts differ as to who traditionally holds Macoron. A Nicaraguan guard unit reportedly occupied the town two weeks ago and Honduran troops retook it on Wednesday.
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Ident
Anastasio Somoza Jr
Central America
Caribbean
Macoron
Condemnation Suit Filed Over Verdigris River Reservoir
The federal government seeks 221 acres in Greenwood County for the Toronto reservoir on the Verdigris River. Owners listed are Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Johnson of Toronto with Rex Moon as tenant. Just compensation estimated at 64 thousand 470 dollars.
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Wichita
Greenwood County
Toronto
Verdigris River
U. S. District Court
R. P. Johnson
Rex Moon
Immigrant Rossi Built Florida Citrus Empire From Dreams
Anthony T. Rossi, Sicilian immigrant who arrived in 1923 with little, built a 25 million dollar Florida citrus empire. He pioneered chilled orange juice shipments and bulk juice transport by ship, growing a fleet of 150 trucks delivering nationwide. He credits God's guidance and America's opportunities for his success.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Anthony T. Rossi
Sicily
Florida
Jack Dempsey
Rossi
Jand
Mme
Anthony
United States
Miami Beach
Dakotas
Canada
Cee
Brazil Builds Mountain Relay Towers for TV Signals
Brazil constructs relay towers on mountain peaks to beam television signals to receivers on lower elevations. The project aims to extend access to television broadcasting across higher terrain.
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Brazil
Well-Telephoned Home Trend Grows in Kansas
E C Smith reports families seek multiple phones in the home for privacy and convenience. Color phones, accessories, and features like hands free, loud or soft talk, and light-up dials attract buyers. Extra listings in directories aid teen and business use. Companies stress ongoing innovation and financial health to sustain service growth.
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Smith
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Roth
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M. J. Blackstun
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