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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1973
Page
2
The Kansas Park and Resources Authority will issue a contract for a feasibility study on a state resort complex at a federal reservoir. Twenty two firms bid, with up to 10 million in revenue bonds possible pending legislative approval. The plan includes a lodge, cabins, golf, athletic facilities, and indoor activities.
Parsons Urban Renewal Agency designates two land tracts for development. Scale tty Investment plans a 37 500 square foot commercial center at Central and Crawford for 47 cents per square foot. A 25 000 square foot tract at 18th and Corning will host a historical museum, replacing a building at 1808 Washington slated for razing.
The columnist, Fred Harris, reflects on travel as a lifelong passion from youth to today. He notes the erosion of travel joy when politics intrudes via junkets funded with public money, a concern he views as a frequent government label and stigma.
Librarians from public school college and university groups gathered at the Ramada Inn in Topeka for a three day Kansas Library Association conference. James Gunn KU instructor and science fiction author gave the Bookman's Lecture while pre conference workshops addressed librarian education and outreach to varying patron needs.
Humboldt resident Mrs Estella C Cheney 83 died Friday at Pine Creek Nursing Home after months of illness. She was a Popular Grove Baptist Church member born March 24 1890 in Humboldt and married Clarence W Cheney in 1908 in Iola. Surviving children include Thelma Honeycutt Mary Clounch Imogene Adair son Gerald Wayman Donald Ray K and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements by Price Funeral Home Topeka to be announced.
A dense grid lists TV channels and a long roster of programs for morning through late night. Entries include multiple stations such as KTEW TV and KMBC TV with shows from Sesame Street to Bonanza and news blocks.
In Roy Ster Junior High, the A and B Bands under director Bill Roberts delivered an outstanding performance May 7 drawing about 350 in attendance. The 145 performers, including 70 seventh graders, have earned first place honors this year including a state tournament, yet community support remains lacking.
Mayor Ralph Hootman learned his birth year was 1916 not 1913 after tracing records in Ottawa and Topeka. A 93 year old physician who delivered him and a fire damaged file helped confirm his birth date. retirement is approved for August but Social Security benefits await.
Publiche Daily lists subscription prices for trade and outside areas including Neosho Allen Wilson and Woodson counties. Rates vary by duration with taxes and Kansas tax applies to nonterritory addresses. Chanute post office mail and Chanute carrier options include monthly charges and taxes.
City commissioners met with the Chamber planning committee and Junior Chamber representatives to review remodeling costs for the Central Park pavilion and kitchen facilities. They also considered converting the center section into a basketball court. G. D. Heilman and his five sons could supply two thirds of Urbana's Sunday School league team if needed, with four Heilman youths having played in the Urbana victory over the Methodists, last year's champions, and the father acting as scorekeeper.
The Iola City Commission appoints a new municipal judge and a new finance commissioner. Raymond Smith becomes judge succeeding Reverend Gayle Hoard who moves to Colville Washington. Art Brigham Jr takes the finance post, replacing Wendell Howarter who relocates to Arizona.
Daily Transcript reports visiting hours 2 to 4 pm and 6 30 to 8 pm. Patient census 58 adults and pediatrics with two babies. Friday list includes Charles Foster Hum boldt and others. Dismissals named at 1009 S Central and 902 S Central plus several Humboldt Oswego addresses. Birth recorded of a girl to Mr and Mrs Jeff Strickland of Oswego on Friday.
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