Energy use falls 1974 linked to recession and policy
The Interior Department says U S energy consumption dropped 2.2 percent in 1974, a decline tied to the recession rather than a long term trend. Officials expect demand to rebound with the economy, while price incentives and policy proposals aim to curb future use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of the Interior
U.S
Interior
Rogers C.B. Morton
Sant
Ford Administration
Congress
New field directors promote camping for National Campers
Wayne and Fayette Walters of Gas City become field directors for three Chanute area chapters of the National Campers and Hikers Association. They advocate affordable camping, chapter expansion, and the group’s ideals of nature preservation and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Campers and Hikers Association
Wayne and Fayette Walters
Gas City
National Organization
Walters
Walter
Allen County
Chanute
Odd Fellows Anniversary Observed in Parsons
Chanute hosts the 156th Anniversary of Odd Fellowship on the North American continent with Parsons Rebekah and Odd Fellow lodges in attendance. Past grand master Raymond Volk of Pittsburg introduces 15 officers. several members receive 50 year awards. A parade of activities includes a piano school for children and a dinner hosted by Parsons Rebekah Lodge. Chanute chosen for next year’s 157th anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chanute
Rebekah
Odd Fellow
Odd Fellowship
North American
Parsons
Raymond Volk
Pittsburg
R. L. Christie
Arthur Coonrod
Robert Swink
Judy Curtiss
Parsons Rebekah Lodge
Patriarchs Militant
New Citizens Born To Local Families This April
New citizens listed include Chad Thomas son of Mr and Mrs Tom Spencer of 318 W 7th born April 22 Wendy Lee daughter of Mr and Mrs Johnny Starliper of Elsmore born April 23 Monica Jo daughter of Mr and Mrs J L Heyward of Humboldt born April 26 and Terry Edward Jr son of Mr and Mrs Terry Rodriguez of 905 W 3rd born April 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chad Thomas
Tom Spencer
Wendy Lee
Johnny Starliper
Elsmore
Monica Jo
J. L. Heyward
Humboldt
Terry Edward Jr
Terry Rodriguez
Engagement of Joy Rei to Jon Wiltse announced
Mr and Mrs Joe Rei of Blue Mound announce the engagement of their daughter Joy to Jon Wiltse son of Mr and Mrs Gordon Wiltse of Altoona The couple plan a May 23 wedding at the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Mapleton Joy is a Blue Mound High School and Kansas State University graduate Wiltse a Midway High School alumnus is employed by Rei Trucking Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Blanchard
S. Highland
Labette County Community Junior College
Parsons
School of
Practical Nursing
Chanute
Neosho Memorial Hospital
Chanute Hospital
Joe Rei
Blue Mound
Joy
Jon Wiltse
Gordon Wiltse
Altoona
Miss Rei
Blue Mound High School
Kansas State University
Manhattan
Wiltse
Midway High School
Rei Trucking Company
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Mapleton
Heart disease deaths drop across nation in five year study
Government five year study through 1972 shows coronary death rates falling nationwide, with white men 35 to 64 showing the largest decline. The National Center for Health Statistics notes drops over two decades, and insurers report a small 1974 dip. Experts cite smoking cessation, better diets, hypertension detection and treatment, and improved care, though causes remain uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Health Insurance Institute
National Center For Health
Giant Insurance Company
Journal of the American Medical Association
Social calendar and club meetings listed for May 6 7
Social calendar itemization for Tuesday May 6 and Wednesday May 7 lists numerous meetings and club gatherings. Entries include Vilas Homebuilders Extension Homemakers Unit in Altoona at 1 30 p.m. and Parents Without Partners at Humboldt Presbyterian at 7 p.m. plus golf, clubs, circles and church group activities across Chanute and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vilas Homebuilders Extension Homemakers Unit
Jim Farmer
Altoona
Presbyterian Church
Humboldt
Grant Avenue Baptist American Baptist
United Presbyterian Women
First National Bank
Ruth Fellowship of
United Methodist Women
Otterbein United Methodist Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dick Barnes
Associated Press
Roger Sant
Federal Energy Administration
Conservation and Environment
Morton
Sant’s
S. Central
National Mom Bank
Ela
Gibson-Koch
North Forest
Odd Fellows
AGW
A&w
South Santa Fe Chanute
Joy Rei
Jeremiah Stamler
Northwestern University
Dr. Stamler
Chanute Country Club
Chanute Textile Paint Club
North Malcolm Community Center
Duplicate Bridge Club
Elks Lodge
Round Table
Commissioners
Zion Lutheran Church
Gem and Mineral Society
Rainbow For Girls
Masonic Temple
20Th Century Study Club
L. E. Kreider
S. Lafayette
Safari Museum
SAMS
Victory Extension Homemakers Unit
Craig Thompson
First Christian Church
First Christian Church Circles
A. B. Chauncey
S. Lincoln
Ross Cooper
N. Garfield
Lowell Kreider
A. B. Brown
N. Western
Guild
May Allison
W. Mulberry
Westview Baptist Church Women’s Missionary Union
Kansas Association of Public Employer
Grace Episcopal Churchwomen
American Baptist Women
First Baptist Church
Truitt
W. Main
Alta
Alta’s
Tulakes
Hwy
BE ‘U TV
New World
Hollywood
Color Beauty
Redken
Lapinal
Redkin Retail Center
Vonita McCune
Sandi Byers
Tanya Seibel
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