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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1958
Page
4
In May, rain disrupts local plans while international events loom. Latin American unrest, Lebanon unrest, new satellite developments, and strain with France add to a widening chorus of diplomatic disturbance.
A column surveys varied topics from governor hopefuls with a clean look to practical education for agricultural students. It jokes about graduation photos, civil defense, Dodgers bats, and drift of rail travel. It notes world music scenes amid anti American sentiment and ends on Mutual Security as a good buy with May’s mood.
In quietness and confidence shall be your strength. Isa 30 15 short devotional line for readers seeking calm and courage through scripture.
Rand notes NY publishers association meeting with exclusive talks. He argues newspapers depend on advertising and fear of a slump worsens as advertisers cut space when times tighten. He concludes prosperity needs patience and innovation, with advertising as the remedy.
B S Cofer becomes vice president and E E Lofgren named cashier after a directors meeting. City awards pool operation contract to C A Novak of Ottawa who runs pools there and in Emporia. Jeanette Wickstrom named chair of the public library book committee.
A collage of quips and items from several papers notes a champagne smashing boat launch by a builder’s daughter, prayers for crop failure after wild oats, a mother of five claiming giraffes never sit, Kansas City Athletics optimism not lasting past September, and Governor Docking advised to keep quiet due to bronchitis.
Rome sources note Italians vote eight days hence amid a fragmented field of 15 parties with symbols such as the cross and the hammer and sickle. Voters face a system where many groups may determine post election power, as in a year when the Christian Democrats and the Communists compete for dominance.
Madeline M a 41 year old wife hates her husband and seeks a divorce to ruin him. Dr George W Crane counsels a pampering strategy to wrap him around her finger by daily compliments. Over months he grows closer, expresses devotion, and she abandons divorce plans praising his virtues. The piece promotes Crane’s Compliant Club method.
The Rev William Regan of Iola will deliver the sermon at commencement exercises May 22 at St Patrick's school Sister M Ignatius principal said today The program begins at 7 30 p m and diplomas will be presented by Rev Peter Finnegan pastor of St Patrick's Church The school choir will sing and Sister Athanasius will play for the processional and recessional Achievement night follows on Monday at 7 45 with band and glee club numbers awards woodwork exhibit and home economics clothing modeled
Hugh C. Bryan of Leavenworth will speak at Altoona May 21 commencement. Ten students graduate: Leonard Bennett Joseph Browne Jr Gerald Daniels Georgia High Patty Livingston Kenneth McMillen Betty Neds Dixie Osborn Dennis Waldron Mabel Woodruff. Honor grads Browne High and Neds. Baccalaureate Sunday features Rev. A C Cummins.
An ad feature outlines tips for cautious purchases. It highlights evaluating sellers, checking warranties, comparing prices, and reading reviews to avoid scams and secure reliable products.
Schedule lists programs and times across KOAM KOTV WDAF and other stations including Perry Como Gunsmoke News and Remembered hosts Gale Stern Polly Bergen and Sheriff of Cochise. It compiles a dense slate of daytime and prime time offerings with multiple network mentions and local listings.
Amelia Earhart is described as 20 years ahead of her time with hair, clothes, and gear seen as prophetic. The Atchison tribute on May 18 includes breakfast for Ninety Nines at Amelia Earhart Airport, a luncheon with Helen Schleman, and an eight foot granite memorial at the airport unveiling. The ceremony honors Earhart's pioneering feats and ties to Zonta International.
Petitioner Gordon Logan Stipp Jr seeks determination of descent for an undivided one half interest in and to part of the NW quarter Section 1 Township 29 South Range 18 East in Neosho County Kansas. Defenses due May 26 1958 at 10:00 A M in Erie.
In Neosho County Probate Court Clark Allen Rowley estate appoints Benjamin L. Barfoot as executor with letters issued May 1 1958. Creditors and heirs must file claims within nine months from first publication. Also notice ofApril 1958 execution of June 14 1958. Franklin Williamson Jr seeks clemency June 26 1958 for Grand Larceny Auto Habitual conviction.
The item lists several professionals connected to aviation history including an instructor in English in Boston, an unskilled telephone employee, a Denison Aircraft Corp. associate, and a magazine editor for aviation tied to Cosmopolitan.
Don Brown phoned police claiming a snake in his cupboard. An officer arrived and described a yellow snake about 4 to 5 feet long of unknown species. The men killed it with a shovel.
Animals at Fresno's Reedley Park Zoo faced deodorant spraying after odor complaints. Nosey the elephant calmly sprayed water from her trunk to wash off the scent then gathered dirt and hay and tossed it onto herself with a content snort.
Humor lightens life and relieves stress, with the best jokes often emerging from timely, well placed stories. Genuine humor rests in timing and relevance, not constant joke telling, and care should be taken to avoid jokes that offend or cause discomfort.
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