Opinions on Recession Status Stir Broad Debate
A summary of varied expert views on the recession shows some expect a bottoming out or slight upturn while others warn no clear improvement yet. Reports from the New York Fed and Guaranty Trust cite continued obstacles and high inventory-to-sales ratios amid mixed signals from corporate orders. The piece notes potential housing starts gains depend on broader economic health, with several anecdotes from local social events and visits interwoven.
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New York
New York Federal Reserve Bank
Guaranty Trust Co. of
U. S
Mothers Day Dinner By First Presbyterian Women
The Women’s Service Guild hosted a mother daughter covered dish dinner in the church basement for Mothers Day. The event featured white table settings, floral bouquets, and gifts for both mothers and daughters. Shirley Ridge and Janice Chamberlin led the invocation, Martha Moses welcomed, and Mrs. Francis Townsend gave the response. The program included piano solos by Marlene Johnson and Frances Williams and poems by Una Van Vice.
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Humboldt
Women's Service Guild
First Presbyterian Church
Shirley Ridge
Janice Chamberlin
Martha Moses
Francis Townsend
Marlene Johnson
God
Una van Vice
Frances Williams
Notices of intent to drill in four county area filed in Kansas
April 26 to May 2 filings with the Kansas Corporation Commission list operators, well locations, and surface pipe amounts. Entries cover Allen, Butler, Neosho, Woodson, Wilson, and surrounding counties with start dates from April 22 to May 4 1958 and depths from 108 to 1000 feet for oil and gas wells.
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Kansas Corporation Commission
Allen County
Chanute Property Management Corp Inc
Chanute
Butler & Aldrich
Chanute Property Management Corp
Aylward & Willis Chanute
Burtch
Gordon J. Willis
Squire
Ben Steiner
Moran
Maley
Neosho County
Tony Pokorny
Topeka
Glen Johnson
Walter Johnstone
Sutcliffe Pine & Supply
No 1
J. White
Sutcliffe Pipe & Supply
Bishop Exploration Co
Walnut
M. Dunham
Wilson County
Nicholas Sage
Clayton
Redington
Walter Lacy
Woodson County
Cecil Jones
Yates Center
Lauber
Evans & Fon
Surplus Boost By 1958 Wheat Figures Today
Washington reports the May estimate of the winter wheat crop from the Federal Crop Reporting Board. Forecasts suggest a total 1.2 billion bushels for winter and spring crops, about a quarter higher than last year, with stocks near 880 million held by government price supports.
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Washington
Federal Crop Reporting Board
Postmaster Convention Attendance and Substitutions Noted
Stark STARK-Ruby Smith attends a postmaster convention this week while Mrs. Lee Kennedy assumes duties at the post office. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Carlson of Pampa Texas, Mr. and Mrs. Brice Olson of Salina, and Mr. and Mrs. Orval Libby of Medicine Lodge are listed among attendees.
First Grade Train Ride Outing and City Council Actions
Erie and Vicinity first graders enjoyed their first train ride from 11 45 a m with teachers Mrs Allen Coover and Mrs Lula Kensinger. Mothers met the MRT train at Parsons station after lunch they spent the afternoon at Parsons park. City council decided to insure workers compensation for city employees and join Mid America Inc southeast Kansas development group. Attendees included Mayor Frederick Swan and councilmen.
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Allen Coover
Lula Kensinger
Parsons Station
Parsons Park
Mid-America, Inc
Southeast Kansas Industrial Development Organization
Fredrick Swan
G. C. Freeley
Verle Craven
Louie Rogers
Hollis Dunham
Cleo I. Dalton
James H. White
Harvey Steele
Charles Forsyth
Kenneth Killough
Virgil Moody
Coffeyville Links Club Members Attend Unit Convention
A Coffeyville group joined the ies unit convention with attendees including Mrs. Marjorie Price and Norma Lee Jacobs among others. Separate travels included Mrs. Willis Stroup accompanying a sister to Chanute and Fort Scott for medical consultation while families hosted gatherings and hospital visits continued in nearby towns.
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Ies
Coffeyvile
Marjorie Price
Norma Lee Jacobs
George Fischer
Chris Stanley
Charles Gambrill
Ed McGowen
Henry Watkins
William McMullen
Warren Knox
William Yates
Lawrence Noakes
Paul Beard
Harold VanCleave
Lee Clark
Wesley Hines
Ernest J Clevenger
Albert Depee
Harold Allen
Earl Bailey
Willis Stroup
Chanute
Howard Webb
Fort Scott
Brownie Fly Up Marks Fourth Grade Scouts at Hutton
Scouts gathered Tuesday at Hutton School for a Brownie Fly Up ceremony. Mrs. Leslie Cox welcomed parents as Troop 10 from Murray Hill led with songs. Troop 21 from Hutton presented a skit while leaders and models showcased new uniforms.
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Chanute
Hutton School
Leslie Cox
Murray Hill School
America
Charles Shepherd
Roy Mannen
Pamela
Hutton
William Prock
Cub Scout Troops Meet for Ceremonies and Activities
Troop 15 Alcott presented the Scout laws with Mrs. Phillip Page as leader. Mrs. LaRue Delp and Troop 18 led the Scout promise in French and closed with friendship circle and taps. Webbs Pack 100 met with Larry Henderson as boys practiced the hand clasp and closed with a den yell. Den 2 Pack 25 opened with a flag salute led by Tommy Gard and met with Mrs. Paul Mueller. Larry Seefeldt led games and painting planters as the meeting closed with living circle.
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Walter Lacey
Alcott
Phillip Page
LaRue Delp
Pack 100
Larry Henderson
Tommy Gard
Paul Mueller
Larry Seefeldt
Senate House group approves newspaper postage hikes
A Senate House Conference Committee backs sharp increases in mail rates for newspapers and magazines in three annual stages starting January 1. The final adds about 252 million dollars a year. Card rates rise from 2 to 3 cents. Advertising mail climbs 60 percent, reading mail 30 percent, each in three annual boosts.
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Washington
Senate House
Senate House Group
Projectionists Strike Halts Butte Movies
Butte Montana with a population around 35 000 has five theaters shut by a projectionists strike now in its 62nd day. The dispute centers on whether two operators are needed for automatic projection gear. Fox Intermountain Amusement Corp and local 94 of the I A T S E defend two operators since 1928 while reducing pay for a one man booth.
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John Tella
Fox Intermountain Amusement Corp
Sam Spiegel
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage
Tesla
Butte
Northwest
Spiegel
For Sale at Private Trendy 172 Head Steers
Private Trendy offers 172 head of steers ranging 475 to 500 pounds for sale. Inspect on sale day.
Theaters Benefit from Strike Amid Montana Transport Changes
The Chanute Tribune notes that theaters in nearby cities like Anaconda gain from a local strike. Special buses run the 22 miles to Anaconda and back, charging 1.50 for the round trip including a theater ticket.
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Butte
Anaconda
Quick Striking Illness Fatal to Infant in Wichita
Three month old Danny Wayne Sanders died after pneumonia, likely caused by a sudden illness. He was left with a babysitter while his parents visited relatives in Boonville, Missouri. Coroner Dr. Dean Bratt reported the probable cause after an emergency Wichita hospital operation.
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Edward Schoonover
Wichita
Lloyd Schoonover
Danny Wayne Sanders
J. J. Sanders
Boonville
Dean Bratt
Vintage Trucks and Trailers for Sale in Mixed Lot
An auction list showcases vintage trucks and trailers from 1956 GMC 550 to 1946 Ford 1 1/2 ton. Items include 1955 GMC 350 with new tires, 194 Ford F-800, 1954 International 190 slick and low price, 1953 White W-24 A-1 condition, 32 ft Fruehauf frameless reef, 24 ft Fruehauf single axles, 1951 Ford 1 ton with 7 by 9 bed, 1950 Chevrolet 2 ton with 154 inch wheelbase, 1950 Dodge 1 1/2 ton with 2 speed rear axle, 1947 Ford 1 1/2 ton 171 inch wheelbase, 1947 Dodge 2 ton with 13 1/2 ft bed and grain sides, 1947 Dodge ton with good tires, and 1946 Ford 1 1/2 ton.
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International
W. B
L. P
Chevrolet
International I
Dodge
Ford
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