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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1961
Page
2
Kansas City livestock shows cattle scarce with 250 head. hogs 3,000 head with barrows and gilts steady to 25 lower, sows steady. Prices listed for 1246 lb barrows, 210-240 lb, and 300-600 lb ranges. Also Poultry and produce updates from Kansas City and Chicago markets with butter, eggs, and grain figures included.
Story hour at the public library Saturday at 10 30 a m features Why Donkeys Have Long Ears and The Story of Babar the Little Elephant. A minor Main and Highland collision was logged with owners Harry Morgan and Ethel M Knapp identified. A dog killed six chickens at Clyde A Brown’s home and the owner agreed to pay. Police urge business checks for secure doors and windows at night.
In Humboldt Mrs. Richard Rogers, head of the Women’s Service Guild, is honored at a commissioning ceremony linked to the Neosho Presbyterial circle. Delegates from Pittsburg and other circles participate as her circle marks the event alongside related church and regional activities.
The C of C board outlined plans for a continued program including a trial parallel parking period after new lots open. They announced an area booster meeting to revive support for the Ottawa south interstate highway route and a Kansas Flying Farmers state meeting here next spring. Clean-up Paint-up Fix-up Week and National Highway Week observances were urged with a joint chamber city campaign. John Gorton and Morley reported on the Spring Farm and Home Show. Vern Helard gave an update on the community centennial committee.
EUB blasted the Knights of Columbus 10–1 in church league play last night. EUB opened with a one run lead then broke the game open with nine runs across the middle innings. Charles Herder and Jimmy LeRoy homered for the winners while Seger and Durham held KC to two hits.
In a muddled baseball clash between the Presbyterians and First Baptist, scoring by innings shows a 1-1 tie after four frames. The remnants of the line score hint at late pushes and contested outs as both sides jockey for advantage.
Frank C. Sullivan 1888 195? died at KU Medical Center after a short illness. Survivors include his wife Ethel two daughters and a son with burial at Memorial Park Cemetery. Ruth McConnell 52 died in Needles California after a short illness. Burial in Needles. Esther Burt listed as relative.
The Topeka traffic log reports 24 hours to 9 am Friday showing May 30 1961 figures with 19 fatalities compared to 148 in the comparable 1960 period. The text also mentions advertisements guiding readers to merchandise.
An X15 speed attempt to 3400 miles per hour was postponed at Edwards AFB California two seconds before drop from a bomber wing.
Roy L. Smit argues scripture applies to both individuals and classes, urging churches to address lazy and handcapped alike. He notes India's famine of caloric intake despite hard labor and stresses equal inner integrity for all work, from carpenter to preacher, as a sacred duty.
A moral axiom states that smooth words fail to fix rough deeds. Trustworthy labor proves character and honesty, for every person’s work serves as a confession of their beliefs and duty. The passage links integrity in action to credibility in truth telling and promises kept.
Members of the Wilson class of the First Methodist Church gathered in the fellowship rooms for a Wednesday night meeting. Mrs. Floyd Hall won for the oldest apron, Mrs. Dana Dorst for the fanciest, with Mrs. Bessie Camerell presiding. Dr. Margaret Wolf led devotions titled The Happy Heart and Treva Ely read selections. Ruby Sharpe and her committee organized entertainment as May pole centerpieces and May baskets adorned the refreshments.
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