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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1955

Page

2

Insurance names and local notices in EKLUND brief

Ralph Willcott named National committeeman of the Ixansas Assn of Life Underwriters. Bernard Marnell, son of Tom and Mrs Marnell Walnut, reportedly seriously injured when his truck hit a Texas bridge. taken to Hospital San Antonio, condition satisfactory. Others include theft report, arrests, initiations, and a university graduation note.

Ralph Willcott Ixansas Assn. of Life Underwriters Bernard Marnell Tom Marnell Walnut Texas Hespstel San Antonio Sam Pearce Earl Pearce Bremerton Wash University of Washington Law School Young Peace University of California, Berkeley

Memorial Hospital Admittances and Dismissals Report

Daily Transcript lists hospital activity with names and addresses for admittances on Saturday and Sunday, including Mrs Bery Brown and Kenneth Brant, plus dismissals such as Mrs Paul Harris and Ernest Olson. Birth noted for Mr and Mrs Dale McKinsey Foose a son.

Paul Harris W. Ltd Ernest Olson N. Washington William A. Kustandorter W. Mulberry Clyde Tunnell Charles E. Herder Rose Bery Brown S. Western Andy Wedin W. Main Buford Jacobs Eric Kenneth Brant Farlton Donald Rickart Hugo Hoyer Aliceville William Fox Terry V. Bohrer Cecil D. Carey Iola Dale McKinsey Foose

Wall Street Slips on Light Volume Trading Day

The New York stock market fell sharply with broad weakness in early trading, then showed slight recovery near the final hour. Volume reached about 2,300,000 shares, above Friday’s 1,860,000 while prices declined several points in many equities with a few gains late in the session.

New York Am Tol&Teeteee Richiron Lededine Beth Bieel Jes Bye du Pont Cas Psumery JC P.n.ss

Price of Cattle Takes Big Jump in Kansas City Market

Kansas City livestock report shows cattle and calves rally across classes with feeders and stockers 50-1.00 higher and hogs mostly lower. Slaughter cattle: good to choice steers 16.00-23.25, cows 11.00-13.50, bulls 14.00 down. Sheep and pork prices also move, with spring lambs 20.00-22.50 and hogs skewing lower in spots. PARSONS area noted steady hogs with top around 17.00 and cattle 17.25-20.25 for good to choice steers.

Kansas City USDA Kansas Parsons

43 Year Old Elephant Dies at Fleishhacker Zoo

A 43 year old elephant named Marge, a 28 year zoo staple at Fleishhacker Zoo in San Francisco, died from acute indigestion possibly worsened by heart trouble. Zoo director Carey Baldwin noted the other elephants appeared to mourn, banging on their enclosure door in tribute.

San

Wheat and grain futures show declines on Board of Trade

Mixed price movements across wheat corn oats and rye with declines in wheat futures while corn and soybeans drift lower and marginal gains appear in Kansas City cash grain with limited activity across No 2 and No 3 grades and light bartering in hay receipts.

Board of Trade Kansas City

Southeast Kansas Center Proposed for Alcoholics

A southeast Kansas treatment center for alcoholics was proposed as a pilot project by Rep. Jack Levatt and W. E. Statec, advanced at a commission meeting to demonstrate what the State Commission on Alcoholism can do, with a plan for a new eight bed center at Pittsburg.

Topeka Southeast Kansas State Commission On Alcoholism Jack Levatt D-Niverton W. E Galen

Newton student wins journalism scholarship at KU

Lawrence Kansas Patricia Swanson Newton High School senior was announced as the recipient of the $250 Oscar S S Stauffer Scholarship in Journalism at the University of Kansas.

Lawrence, Kas Patricia Swanson Newton Oscar S&s. Stauffer University of Kansas

Hodge Podge For Weather

The day offered a mixed weather pattern from the Great Lakes to New England with sun and mild temperatures in the east, while the West faced snow sleet and freezing temps. Thunderstorms lashed the South and dust storms battered Colorado and surrounding states. localized rainfall varied with heavy totals in Hopkinsville and Houston reporting hail damage.

Associated Press Great Lakes New England Colorado Kansas Nebraska Continental Divide Montana Canadian Minnesota Washington Oregon Miles City Mont Wyoming New Mexico Hopkinsville Houston

Bodies of Couple Found in a Ditch

In Alton Illinois the bodies of Dorothy Ray Browder a 20 year old Sunday school teacher and Joe Greene a foundry worker were found in a ditch both shot three times with a .32 caliber pistol. Their bodies were covered by a 10 foot plank and no weapon was found at the scene.

Alton, Ill Alton Dorothy Ray Browder Joe Greene

The Well Groomed Family Lesson at Village Creek

Mrs. N. E. McMillen led a Four Square HD program at Village Creek Community Center, stressing that the well groomed family sets a good example. Tips covered daily grooming, weekly shampoo, skin care with lanolin oil, and makeup to suit skin tones.

N. E. McMillen Village Creek Oren Johnson Clarke Anderson

Vilas students host Mother Luncheon and Y-Teen event

Vilas Rural High School students entertained mothers at a noon luncheon in the music room with Mrs Elizabeth Bain directing. In Vilas church the Y-Teen and YWCA held a mother daughter dinner with speaker Mrs Wayne Myers in Japanese attire and candle light for officer installation. about 60 attendees.

Vilas Vilas Rural High School Mmes Oran Austin Neil Nelson Glen McLaren Cecil Powell Sharon Nelson Donna Austin Joyce McLaren Zita Powell Elizabeth Bain Y-teen Ywca of Vilas Lutheran Church Wayne Myers Lynnta Wiggans Y-teens Muriel Campbell Marie Olson YWCA

General outlines new Viet Nam decentralization plan

A district confirms the completion of its office as part of a nationwide decentralization program. The general’s freed Viet Nam territorial and office will be established in Wich military unity within days.

Neral Viet Nam Ita

Doubt Atomic Cloud In Underwater Test

Officials expect the underwater atomic explosion off the West Coast to create little or no visible cloud or air contamination. The cautious approach by the Atomic Energy Commission and Defense Department aims to avoid drift complaints like those after the 1954 hydrogen test in the Marshall Islands. The test may unfold as a small gadget explosion in relatively deep water.

Washington Atomic Energy Commission Defense Department Marshall Islands

Postal Branch at Wichita WICHITA Post Office

Wichita branch of the postal service names Norman R. Abrams assistant postmaster general. Abrams holds a senior leadership role overseeing regional operations and post office performance. Local officials and workers welcome the appointment as the department emphasizes service efficiency.

First Place Winners In District Contest

Four first place awards were given by the Third District Authors Club of Kansas at Pittsburg State College. Winners include Jessy Mae Coker Sedan for article writing Nelda Wood Martin Coffeyville for short short story Hope Turner Redfield for poetry and Tillie Earns Newman Coffeyville for light verse.

Pittsburg Kas Authors Club of Kansas Pittsburg State College Jessy Mae Coker Sedan Nelda Wood Martin Coffeyville Hope Turner Redfield Tillie Earns Newman

Kansas Blue Cross Elects Newton Man

Herman J. Andres of Newton hospital administration was elected president of Kansas Blue Cross. He succeeds Dr. J. L. Lattimore of Topeka who led the group since 1948. New officers include Roger B. Samuelson El Dorado first vice president and Dr Ralph E. White Garnett second vice president.

Topeka Herman J. Andres Newton Kansas Blue Cross Sunday J. L. Lattimore Roger B. Samuelson el Dorado Ralph E. White Garnett Carl Lamley H. P. Reynolds Moline Floyd E. Black W. Laird Dean

Dalat Assembly Leader Presides Over Historic Ceremony

Premier Ngo Dinh Diem presided in Dalat South Viet Nam today over a ceremonial event marking a historic milestone. Officials and local citizens gathered to witness the proceeding amid a formal program.

Dalat South Viet Nam Ngo Dinh Diem

Four Lanes Planned TOPEKA Governor Hall Announces Acquisition

Governor Fred Hall announces plans to acquire land as part of a four lane highway expansion in Topeka. The move aims to improve regional transportation efficiency and boost economic development. Local officials expect legal steps to begin shortly and public hearings to be scheduled.

Topeka Fred Hall

Right of way work planned for Manhattan to Fort Riley highway

A four lane highway project from Manhattan to Fort Riley will begin right of way acquisitions within 30 days. The plan includes securing land parcels and easements to prepare for construction. Local officials say the work aims to improve regional traffic flow and economic connections.

Manhattan Fort Riley

Senate OKs Farmer Nomination as U S Attorney for Kansas

Washington The Senate Judiciary Committee today approved the nomination of William Co. Farmer of Wichita to a four year term as U S attorney for Kansas.

Washington Senate Judiciary Committee William Co. Farmer Wichita U. S Kansas

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