Stolen Fender Skirts Reported. Several Car Collisions Noted
Police headquarters logged a report of two fender skirts stolen from a car west of the Santa Fe station by Glen Wrestler. A collision at Third and Forest injured two drivers, Nellie Drol linger of Humboldt and Clarence Smith of 812 N Santa Fe, with Stop sign violations cited. Mothers Day visitors to Wichita included Bert Hayes party and Mamie Hayes. Sylvia Lewis of Kansas City received 15 days in jail for intoxication, paroled to leave Cha nte. Fred Seaman of hanute pleaded guilty to intoxication and paid a $15 fine.
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Santa Fe
Glen Wrestler
Nellie Pearl Drollinger
Humboldt
Clarence Smith
N. Santa Fe
Third
Forest
Smith
Sylvia Lewis
Kansas City
Fred Seaman
McMurray Named Juco Region III Director
W H McMurray the Juco Region III director for 1956 57 was announced after a meeting in El Dorado He succeeds Frank Sicks of Independence Region II includes Chanute Coffeyville Fort Scott Iola Independence Parsons Northeastern Oklahoma A&M Miami and St John s of Winfield An organizational meeting is set for Sept 15 in Coffeyville to plan the year He will represent the region at the NJCAA meeting during the national juco tournament in Hutchinson and organize the regional basketball tournament at Coffeyville.
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W. H. McMurray
el Dorado
Frank Sicks
Independence
Chanute
Coffeyville
Fort Scott
Iola
Parsons
Oklahoma A&m
Miami
St. ‘John’s
Winfield
Mc Murray
McMurray
National Junior College Athletic Assn
Hutchinson
Arkansas City approves revenue bond plan for sewer plant
Arkansas City has accepted the revenue bond route to fund a $1,500,000 sewer disposal plant as ordered by the State Board of Health. The city signed an agreement with Zahner and Co. Kansas City First Securities Wichita and Small Milburn Co. Wichita to handle bonds, with residents voting on the issue in August. The bonds would be repaid through sewer service charges.
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Arkansas City
Kas
State Board of Health
Zahner and iCo
Kansas City
First Securities
Wichita
Small Milburn Co
City to issue bonds to curb river pollution
Officials plan 30 year bonds at an average interest not to exceed 3 percent to fund a sewage disposal plant and reduce rental charges. If the bond issue fails the city owes nothing. Arkansas City dumps raw sewage into the Arkansas and Walnut rivers amid cleanup calls tied to NATO and the Crusade for Freedom. Mrs Horace B Ritchie of Athens Ga leads the federation policy committee and asks belated resolutions be considered.
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Jo McEwen
Arkansas City
Arkansas
Walnut Rivers
Board of Health
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Crusade For Freedom
Horace B. Ritchie
Athens
Federation
NATO
Women's Clubs Urged To Support NATO
Kansas City dispatch reports the General Federation of Women's Clubs opened its 65th annual convention with an urgent plea for active support of NATO. Delegates numbering about 1,500 heard calls to bolster allied efforts and promote regional security initiatives.
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NATO
Kansas City
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Eden Refusal Boosts His Stature in Crabb Case
Prime Minister Eden stood firm in Parliament denying full disclosure of the Crabb missing frogman case. A Commons debate ended with Labour defeated 316 to 229 in a motion to censure Eden, as he signaled that more details could strain relations with the Kremlin.
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London
Eden
Britain
House of Commons
Kremlin
Lionel
Buster) Crabb
Benson Hits Plan Critics
New York Secretary of Agriculture Benson warns farm policy will be central in the coming campaign. He to a Union League Club speech criticized critics, blamed early inaction for surpluses, noted $9 billion tied up in price supports, and argued flexible price supports are needed though past laws limited gains.
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New York
Benson
Union League Club
Eisenhower
Congress
Chanute Girls Open Season With 11 2 Win At Iola
The Chanute girls softball team defeated Allen county club 11 to 2 in the opener behind Charlene Brookshire four hit pitching. A return game with Iola is set for May 30 at home. The 1940 Chanute squad includes Nellie Beals Dorothy Larson Janice Dennis Maxine Bright Mary Tunnell Doris Sandage Lavon Strange Ila Chase Zelda Powell Virginia Anderson.
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Chanute
Iola
Allen County Club
Charlene Brookshire
Chanute Club
Nellie June Beals
Dorothy Larson
Janice Dennis
Maxine Bright
Mary Tunnell
Doris Sandage
Lavon Strange
Ila Chase
Zelda Powell
Virginia Anderson
Birthplace of Ike Restored in Texas
Denison Texas work on the Dwight D Eisenhower birthplace progresses with wallpaper samples sent to Mrs Eisenhower for her pattern choice. The Eisenhower Birthplace Foundation raising funds and about 15000 dollars are planned for restoring the two story frame house to its original design with family furniture donated.
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Denison
Tex
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower Birthplace Foundation
Eisenhower
Eisenhowers
Safety Check Of Vehicles In State Program
Motorists are urged to join a vehicle safety check drive sponsored by the State Highway Commission traffic department with national partners. Chanute garages handle local work offering a free 10 point inspection including brakes lights tires and exhaust.
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Traffic Department of the
State Highway Commission
Chanute
Highway Patrol
Inter-Indusry Highway Safety Committee
The
National Safety Council
Tragedy At School Bus Stop Claims Young Life
In Franklin Square New York a 6 year old boy Arthur Mero vich Jr wandered from a school bus and was struck. authorities report a deadly accident near his home two blocks away. The incident jeopardizes daily routines as investigators review the bus stop safety.
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Franklin Square
N. Y
Arthur Merovich Jr
Boy Hero Earns Star In Chanute Tribune
A pupil named Arthur earned a star for bravery at the Chanute Tribune office dated May 15, 1956. He rushed to show his mother at the bus stop as he darted in front of a bus, prompting a safety moment at the scene.
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Chanute Tribune
Arthur
Tragic Bus Accident Claims Hester Child
Margaret 35 reports her child crushed to death under bus wheels. Authorities investigate the fatal incident as a public tragedy.
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Arthur
Margaret
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Chambry
Charles O. Pillot
Chanute, Kas
NIO
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