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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1955
Page
4
Shorty Thomas a Chanute area 84 year old iceman and livery horse handler shows how progress reshapes jobs. He notes glass blowers wheat shockers and type setters in transition as inventions shift workers to new roles creating many new opportunities and a generally easier life for most people.
The piece argues that 250 horsepower engines do not improve safety and often raise crash risk. It accuses car makers of propaganda by claiming power buys safety, noting drivers are killed when overtaking on the wrong side. The author calls for limiting horsepower and slowing speed to reduce highway deaths.
In Paris the arrival of Dulles the Duke of Windsor and Bao Dai unfolds with wit about tourism and costs. The piece notes Americans are valued yet not universally loved, Paris prices rival New York, rooms are costly, and language quirks persist as the season peaks with summer travel.
A vivid snapshot of a school day parade with children ages five to sixteen. Around the floats and balloons, queens and princes, walkers and non walkers, the scene captures hopes for the future and reflections on daily life, employment, war, and family plans.
The author notes tourists should bring soap as French hotels demand guests supply their own. In winter, when locals stay, soap is provided free, but a quick check reveals no complimentary soap in the current hotel room. The piece comments on Paris surrendering to various nationalities.
Twenty five years ago seven student nurses will graduate tomorrow with diplomas presented by Dr. A. M. Garton. Class members include Grace Bedell Marian Gardner Frances Myers Ruth Dumont Gwen dolyn Britton Bernice Davis and Mary Barker. S. R. Stacy becomes fire department chief succeeding W. E. Carter who stays on the force. Other firefighters are A. F. VanVickle assistant chief Lee Knapp R. G. Stowell and C. C. McQuin. Don Colan leaves fire to join police. J. F E. Corn of Buffalo northwest is first farmer seen caring for the 1930 hay crop, harvesting eight acres of second year sweet clover. Mrs. Ray Gamble returns to Tulsa after visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Browning. Wayne Yount flies to Kansas City to drive home a new Ford bought through the local agency. George Wolfe returns from a business trip to Pittsburg. L. H. Klein travels to Topeka on business. Dr. L. D. Johnson and Dr. J. N. Sherman visit Erie on business. Fifty years ago the Chanute High School class of 1905 members Winifred Davis Alexander Florence E. Park Daisy L. Harding Olive Ruby Ruff Katherine Dot Harding Charles Dyer Fred Barkley Harry Stamper Earl W. Coppock and Ross Browning received diplomas at the Hetrick theater after an address by Congressman Charles F. Scott of Iola. Diplomas presented by J. J. Hurt, board of education president. Mrs. A. J. Montgomery returns to Erie after visiting son Cal Montgomery and other relatives.
The speaker praises a group of young people as wonderful and plumb wonderful, noting there are more coming than now but not as many as in the future. The tone is affectionate and reflective about the youthful cohort.
Dialogue fragment shows Holmes and Watson banter about winter underwear and trousers with a joke about a major New York hotel thief. A daughter asks if news of the capture is heard while a judge mentions an ouflier. The text reads like a humorous script excerpt with playful misstatements.
A humorous court exchange features a drunken defendant claiming crocodiles chased him. A hat purchase is cited with a markdown price. A car salesman jokes about a 130 mph model and a putty knife ejecting a windshield. A remark on marriage versus bachelor life ends the set.
Dr. George Crane discusses Norah B. a 43 year old who fears being alone and accuses her husband of affairs. He explains menopause myths fuel her neurosis, urges couples to seek facts over fear, and promotes his booklet Menopausal Complexes via Hopkins Syndicate.
Merstham England reports a short platform caused disruption as conductor Tom Payne chased a failing stop. Passengers in the front cars exited first then rear carriage passengers. Payne signaled the engineer to proceed but the train did not halt, forcing him to catch up at the next station. a 2s 6d fare was charged.
County line notes Mr and Mrs Charles Payne Karen and Everett spent a day exploring the Ozarks and visiting Mr and Mrs Henry Coatney in Berryville Arkansas Mrs Joe Powers took her mother Mrs Harvey Studebaker to Chanute for medical care Vacation Bible School is underway at the Christian and Methodist churches in Thayer Anum
About 30 000 marchers including cadets from the U S Military Academy at West Point took part in the annual Fifth Avenue parade. Police and civic groups organized the event, with spectators lining the route to watch the procession.
Watermelon Mead is being graded and resurfaced. Bill Babcock, in the Air Force at San Antonio, Texas, is expected home this week for a few days. Lila Powers Everett and Karen Payne had chicken pox. Dinner guests included the Holtzman and Thornton families and the Dryden family from Fredonia. Everett Thornton visited John Dryden and family.
Mrs. Frank White attended a Chetopa Homemakers HDU meeting at the Floyd Powers home. The report notes a nearby road west of Thayer being discussed as a local issue impacting the community.
Poem speaks of enduring love beyond youth, where affection outlives beauty and age. It envisions lovers near the grave united in eternity, urging youth and maid to hope their end joins those they love. The tone is nostalgic and devotional, celebrating steadfast devotion through mortality.
A dense listing of daytime and evening programs across multiple stations includes Hollywood and game shows, soap operas, variety and children's programs, weather and news segments, plus sports and farm reports. Strong entities include Ted Mack Matinee, World of Me Sweeney, Bob Crosby Show, and Today in the 4 States.
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