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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1955
Page
7
Sheila Nation, a University of Kansas freshman in fine arts, was elected social chairman for the fall semester. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Nation of 20 S Larson.
Thursday admittances list Wilson Beebe Eric surgical case and Claudie Morris at 1107 W Malcolm. Clarence J Williams medical at 716 W Ash. Dismissals include Mrs Jay Tabor 1220 W 2nd and Debra Chap man 301 E 2nd plus Ernest Ed wards 302 S Evergreen and Mrs Harold D Larson and son R 2 Claudie Morris. Traffic citations cite Denny Petty Chanute speeding and M D Buckner Parked car blocking alley with $2 bond. Fire run 12:15 am to North Plummer Tree fire extinguished.
Methodist men hosted a father son dinner at First Methodist church Baxter Springs with boys basketball team members present. Rev. Mark Rouch spoke on How to Worry. special music by Mrs Pankratz and A L Bastian. New officers Burl O Connor Virgil Lowe Milo Johnson elected and to take office June 1.
The discovery of new river channels enables small ocean-going vessels to navigate inland waters and access Paraguay, opening trade routes previously unavailable. This development could shift regional logistics and bolster commerce for landlocked regions.
A puzzle excerpt discusses wordplay and clues about Nome, Punch, Ham, Aim, tense errors, and the use of words like Ace Vet Pet, tropical fish, Liner, and Hint. It presents reasoning on alternative word fits, replacements, and the impact of wording on clue solutions. The piece reads as a cryptic crosswords style analysis with examples and explanations.
R P Stone 78 a Aurora Missouri resident died unexpectedly of a heart attack at home survivor list includes wife Marie two daughters Mrs Marie Brown Bolivar and Mrs Kathleen Ellis Alameda two sisters Mrs G H Wilcox Albuquerque and Mrs Baltz funeral set for 1 30 Sunday in Aurora Janet Parker Pringle 69 Buffalo resident died of a heart attack at home with mother Emma Pringle wife of late John Pringle two sisters Robena Pringle Emma Grister and brothers Jim and Andrew all in rural Buffalo funeral Saturday 2 p m Buffalo Methodist Church burial Humboldt cemetery Poole Mortuary in charge Memorials preferred.
Funeral services for Jacob O. Reinhart, noted farmer and stockman from Fredonia, were conducted in the Dunham Funeral Home with Rev. Homer Quinlan officiating. He died Tuesday at St Margaret Mercy Hospital and is survived by four sons, six daughters, 22 grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. Interment followed in Fredonia cemetery.
City officials discuss the impact of a zoning petition and whether voters could decide, while pastors outline off street parking needs for a church site. City attorney notes zoning decisions rest with governing boards and cannot be settled by elections.
Kansas City livestock markets show meager cattle offerings with calves scarce, hogs steadier but mostly lower, sows down, and sheep limited. Wheat and corn futures ease while soybeans edge higher. hay market reports no sales today, steady overall.
In New York prices rose moderately in late trading with selective strength lifting some issues sharply. Overall gains were limited with about 2.3 million shares traded, up from the day before's 2.27 million.
A group from Westminster House Presbyterian student center at the University of Kansas led a family night supper program at the Presbyterian church. Speakers included Mrs. John Patton Gary Skinner Joan Worthington Sara Lawrence Bill Hagaman and Gary Patterson. Mr. and Mrs. J E Kirschner celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary.
President Eisenhower convened his top military and diplomatic advisers at the White House before Secretary Dulles left for Paris to discuss Far Eastern issues and Western Europe defense.
Mrs. Don Richardson and Mrs. IT. M. McQuin hosted a tea for Fir. Church of God young mothers at 9th and South For estThursday afternoon. Tea was poured by Mrs. Lynch. program participants included Mrs. Lee Sharp Mrs. Everett Carter and Mr. Charles Logan.
Mrs. D. A. Finney, president of Chapter DD, PEO, returned yesterday from Manhattan after attending a three day state convention of the PEO sisterhood. She served as a credentials committee member.
Grace Episcopal auxiliary met in Sawyer hall Wednesday afternoon to view a film strip on The Church Is a Democracy. Mrs. Dean Gough led the business session and announced no chapter meetings next week due to the convent in Coffeyville.
Mrs William M Gray hosted a social gathering with coffee served by Mrs Walter A Lapham and Mrs C G Bailey as afternoon hostesses.
County Attorney Charles Forsyth said the information filed in district court charged simple assault rather than assault with intent to rape. Leon Chard, 17, of Chanute pleaded guilty in court Wednesday and received a one year sentence in jail.
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