Chigger precautions from county agent Morley
Neosho County agricultural agent Mahion Morey offers chigger avoidance tips. Bathe promptly after exposure, use repeated soaping to remove chiggers from the skin, and apply repellents such as dime thyl phthalate or benzyl benzoate to skin or clothing. Prefer benzyl benzoate for longer protection. apply two ounces per quart of dry cleaning fluid to one suit. Stay alert in damp or grassy areas as infestations vary by year and month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahion Morey
Neosho County
Morley
Charge Dropped as Loveall Faces Reckless Driving Charge
Earl Loveall of 311 North Franklin had a charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated changed yesterday to reckless driving after a physician stated he was ill and not intoxicated. The original charge was dropped, a $50 bond was posted, and the license returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Loveaul
N. Franklin
Tom Morehead
Loveall
West Main
Two Neosho Men For Final Induction
Two Neosho County men leave today for final induction into the armed services in Kansas City. Richard N. Ricketts and Howard L. Alger, both listed with the Selective Service Board, are among those reaching the next step. Charles L. Washburn, formerly of Chanute, now in Gresham Oregon, will report for final induction at a Pacific Coast processing center.
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Neosho County
Armed Services
Kansas City
Gene Wall
Selective Service Board
Richard N. Ricketts
Eric
Howard L. Alger
S. Kansas
Charles L. Washburn
Chanute
Gresham, Ore
Pacific Coast
Pilkington Transferred to Wichita Hospital
Albert Lee Pilkington 22 of Mound Valley was moved from Neosho Memorial Hospital to the U S Veterans Hospital in Wichita after a crash near Earlton on April 17 that killed Frank J. Leon 24 and Manuel Martinez 19. Pilkington remains unconscious. Chalen L. Waller 23 recovered and Ray Bonilla not hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Lee Pilkington
Mound Valley
Earlt
Neosho Memorial Hospital
U.S. Veterans’ Hospital
Wichita
Frank J. Leon
Pilkington
Earlton
Manuel Martinez
Chanute
Chalen L. Waller
Ray Bonilla
Spring Party Plans Completed by C of C
Arrangements for the annual spring party of the Chamber of Commerce were finalized at a program committee meeting at the chamber office. The event, open to members wives and interested non members, begins with dinner at 6 30 p m in the Tioga Hotel ballroom next Tuesday. Attendees included Clarence Sievers chamber president Marlin J Blackston vice president and Walter D Hildebrand director.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Tioga Hotel
Clarence Sievers
Marlin J. Blackston
Walter D. Hildebrand
Carousel shines in opening night Junior College senior high show
The cast delivers a sparkling performance as the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Carousel opens at the Senior High School auditorium with repeats tonight and tomorrow at 8 15. Cast members Don Grimes Joan Copeland Rosemary Nation Jim Fefir Nan Donaldson Jim Hutton Judy Jordan and others deliver strong portrayals in memorable numbers.
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Don Grimes
Billy Bigelow
Barker
Julie Jordan
Billy
Joan Copeland
Rosemary Nation
Carrie Pipperidge
Julie
Jim Fefir
Jigger Cragin
Nan Donaldson
Jim Hutton
Enoch Snow
Carrie
Judy Jordan
Nettie Fowler
Lare Dean Life
Joe Prather
Bob
Carousel
Kenneth Tebow
Rae Lynn Lofthouse
Jim Fehr
Tebow
Tribune
Weather outlook notes warm, storm over Kansas
The Kansas forecast calls for diminishing winds and possible thundershowers tonight with mostly cloudy skies through Thursday. Temperatures expected to rise into the 70s and 80s with high readings in the 70s to 80s and lows in the 40s to 60s. Thunderstorms and heavy rain were reported in parts of eastern and central Kansas with localized hail and rainfall totals up to about 2 inches in some areas.
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Topeka
Kansas
Goodland
Garden City
Virgil
Kas
Neosho Rapids
Ledo
Waverly
LaCygne
Fort Scott
Eureka
Salina Board sells 2.25 million bonds at 2.91
Salina Board of Education sold 2,250,000 in bonds at an average rate of 2.91 percent. Total interest cost amounts to 388,599. Funds raised will finance construction of a junior high school, school additions and four junior high cafeteria facilities.
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Salina
Eisenhower to undergo head-to-toe medical exam Friday
President Eisenhower announced at a news conference that he will have a major head-to-toe medical checkup Friday. The tests will include heart examinations to assess his condition after Denver heart attack last September, and doctors will perform cardio grams and standard procedures.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Ment
San Francisco
Denver
Henry Ford II Quits Ford Foundation Post
DETROIT Henry Ford II resigns as Ford Foundation board chairman passing the post to Rowan Gaither the foundation president He will remain on the board He cites the need for a full time chairman after leading the post since 1943
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford II
Ford Foundation
Detroit
Rowan Gaither
Ford
Eureka City Council Sets $50 Fine for Water Waste
Eureka Illinois imposes a minimum $50 fine for unnecessary water use during a shortage. The city council approved the measure as a response to limited water supply and urged residents to conserve.
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Eureka
No Property Tax For State Funds Saves 8 Million
Governor Fred Hall announced abolishing the state general property tax saved residents more than eight million dollars. He touted local government as responsible for solutions, noted tax reforms increased 1955 revenues by six million dollars and 1956 collections up seven percent, and explained 40 percent of the budget supports local governments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Kas
Fred Hall
Hall
Cherokee Shot Thundered Toward Friday at Eniwetok
On USS MT Mt. McKinley at Eniwetok Atoll Task Force 7 weapons experts wait for Shot Cherokee the next scheduled hydrogen bomb test. Wind delays pushed the detonation to Friday US time with a likely yield around seven million tons of TNT if the device explodes. If it fails to detonate, teams from Sandia and Los Alamos would disarm and salvage components under radiological safety rules.
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MT. Mckinley
Eniwetok Atoll
U.S
Task Force 7
Sandia
N.M
Los Alamos Weapons Laboratories
Shot Cherokee
Busy Day for Chicago Elevator Inspector
Thomas Martin, Chicago's elevator inspector, plans a busy day at an amusement park. He will ride the roller coasters to assess safety before the season opens next week, ensuring all rides are ready for operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Thomas Martin
Martin
Yates Center Drowning and Guard Death Mark Evening Tragedy
A 1 year old boy drowned in the Yates Center city reservoir as a National Guard member collapsed and died during a search for the victim. Raymond Almond drowned when a boat built from welded car hoods capsized. John W. Smith, 21, collapsed of a heart attack while directing traffic at the scene. Rescue units from Iola Eureka and Burlington aided the hunt. Funeral plans and details followed, including services at the New York Valley Church of God for the drowned youth.
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Yates Center
City
National Guard
Raymond
Butch) Almond
William Almond
Almond
John W. Smith
Smith
J. R. Smith
Iola
Eureka
Burlington
Keith Robson
Kenneth Classen
Dennis Oswald
Kansas National Guard
Fire Department
New York Valley Church of God
W. B. Wiggins
City Gas Rebate Plan Tied to FPC Settlement
City Manager Ross Cooper notes Chanute may get about $20,000 of a $6.3 million nationwide rebate if the FPC approves Cities Service Gas Co settlement. Domestic customers numbering about 3,800 could see roughly $2.60 each if half the rebate goes to them. The city board will decide exact amounts once confirmed.
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Ross Cooper
Chanute
Federal Power Commission
Cities Service
Cities Service Gas Co
Kansas
Missouri
FPC
Associated Press
Washington
Commission
Reno Sheriff Seeks Withdrawal of Resignation
Reno County Sheriff Al Severson asked Gov. Fred Hall to withdraw his resignation alleging he is framed. He says he will fight ouster proceedings after the attorney general advised removal for alleged misconduct. Deputy Sheppard was named to fill the unexpired term, with legal action pending.
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Hutchinson
al Severson
Reno County
Fred Hall
Severson
Sheppard of
Hall
Columbus
Kan
Paul Wilson
Itorney
Topeka
Roy
Wilson
John Anderson
Kansas Bar Assn
Kansas City
Dean Skinner Elected President of JayCees
Dean Skinner was elected president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce at a Kay Hotel meeting, succeeding Dale Stemple. Forrest Steeves became first vice president and Boyd Burns second. Fred L. Johnson was re-elected treasurer. Inauguration is June 9 at the Country Club. Delegates to the national JayCee convention in Kansas City, June 25-28, include Mr. and Mrs. Skinner and other members. Seven new members joined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Skinner
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Kay Hotel
Dale Stemple
Forrest Steeves
Boyd Burns
Fred L. Johnson
Skinner
Burns
Harry Steeves
Stemple
JayCee State Board of Directors
Don Ward
T. L. Kneeland
Dale Steinman
Jack Thompson
David Laker
Carl North
Dale Spry
Keith Thompson
Dean Haines
Wilbur Smulling
Country Club
Kansas City
Glen Kaufman
Robert Pennington
Charles Berthot Jr
Sam Lambert
Dale Painter
Richard Good
Ed McGee
Bob Davenport
Jack Willis
Bill Barker
Berthot
Heart Attacks Disrupt New Mexico Election
In Carlsbad New Mexico John Simon a probate judge candidate died of a heart attack during the Democratic primary drawing 1313 votes. Incumbent Ed W Gentry collapsed from a heart attack as tally mounted and Bert Rawlins won the nomination while Gentry was treated in hospital with a fair prognosis.
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Carlsbad
N.M
John Simon
Bert Rawlins
Ed W.W. Gentry
Gentry
Trans-Canada Lines Buy Four Jet Planes
Trans-Canada Air Lines said it will buy four Douglas DC8 jet transports with Rolls Royce Conway engines marking the first U S order to use British jet power. The four jets cost about 52 million dollars each and include 28 million dollars for spare parts. G R McGregor, TCA president, noted an option on two more DC8s and the total DC8 orders reached 114 by various airlines.
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New York
Trans-Canada Air Lines
U. S
G. R. McGregor
TCA
Battle Is On Against Aphids in Alfalfa Fields
Erie spraying of alfalfa fields infested with spotted aphids is underway throughout the county. County agricultural agent Mahlon Morley says two methods are used, aerial spraying from tank planes and spraying from field tractors. He reports near total kills and notes crops look good despite recent rain.
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Erie
Mahlon Morley
Morley
Defense budget to fund 12 more B52 bombers
Secretary Wilson told a Senate subcommittee the 36 billion dollar budget funds 202 of eight jet intercontinental bombers and enables the Air Force to place orders for 12 additional B52s. Admiral Radford endorsed the Eisenhower program as prepared to meet any war. In Cyprus British guards faced threats as two Greek Cypriots faced possible execution. In Athens a pending marriage faced a legal hitch as Elaine Sideris sought union with John Sideris. Greek mobs rioted against Britain and attacked the U S Information Service office leaving casualties.
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Washington
Charles E. Wilson
Air Force
Wilson
Senate Appropriations
Athens
Greece
George Milton
Dayton
Ohio
Elaine
John Sideris
Arthur Radford
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Eisenhower
Radford
U. S
Information Service Office
Britain
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Wichita Hospital
C of
Robert Blank Jr
Robert L. Martin
Robert Hosack
Sharon Patton
Tors
County Board of Hospital Trustees
Donald E. Ray
Joint Commission of the
American College of Surgeons
American College of Physicians
American Medical Association
Canadian Medical Association
Ray
Harold R. Williams
Walter M. Poor
Lloyd B. Locke
R. D. Hamar
Willard Knox
Elsie Ellis
Joe F. Balch
Earl Todd
Independence
Williamson, Loebsack & Associates
Cities Service Gas Procucing Co
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Kansas Corporation Commission
Gas Service Co
Reno
JayCees
New Mexico
Trans-Canada Lines
Nicosia
Cyprus
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