Glasses Lost by Jr Highboy and Local Club Events
Short news briefs note glasses lost by a junior high boy and list upcoming meetings and performances. Tioga Hotel BPW club will handle program coordination led by Mrs. Daisy Jordan and Elizabeth Pieper with a play and phone reservations to Mrs. Adah McCune by Monday noon. Forget Me Not HD unit meets Tuesday at 2 p.m. A Fayetteville student, Margaret Pownall, will solo with the University of Arkansas orchestra on May 21 playing a bassoon piece by Burrill Phillips. Mrs. Young presented KOAM TV program selections including musical and dance acts. attendees and helpers listed. Death notices report Mrs. Dan Buster traveling with family to funeral services in St. Joseph and others attending G. E. Carlson’s funeral in Garfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BPW Club
Tioga Hotel
Daisy Jordan
Elizabeth Pieper
Adah McCune
Margaret Pownall
University of Arkansas
Memorial Hospital Admittances and Dismissals List
Friday admissions include Mrs J F Richman surgical and Wayne King medical plus Richard Blough. Dismissals feature Mrs Carl Fraser Mrs Louella Claus and others. Recent moves list multiple residents changing addresses among Steuben Humboldt Main and Santa Fe areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F Richman
Steuben
Surgical
Wayne King
Humboldt
Medical
Richard Blough
N. Lafayette
Carl Fraser
Altoona
Louella Claus
Kenneth Pratt and
Robert C. Smith
W. Main
E. M. Ditard
W. Steuben
Santa Fe
Ewing
Wolfe
Malcolm
Wilbur Mathew
Forrest Steeves
Main
Rutter
Hildegard Williams
Grant
N. Forest
Clyde Howard
Washington
N. Grant
Kenneth Collins
E. Ninth
Central
Leonard Bonczkowski
N. Evergreen
N. Washington
Kenneth Bell
N. Plummer
Dale Hasty
N. Reuben
Ethel Bright
Edith
N. Malcolm
Offshore Radar Craft Delays Launch With Snag at Fore River
In Quincy Massachusetts a 6000 ton offshore radar craft snagged during launching at Bethlehem Steel Fore River yard as a guiding track collapsed. Tugs will attempt another water entry tonight at high tide. A fleet of thirty crafts will span from Norfolk Virginia to Newfoundland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Mass
Fore River
Bethlehem Steel Co
Bethlehem
Norfolk
Newfoundland
McConnell Air Force Base Buoyed By B47 Combat Crews
At McConnell Air Force Base Col. Christopher O. Moffett declares B47 Stratojet combat crews a strong war deterrent and the base remains the USAF’s only jet bombardment school. He outlines SAC aims to degrade enemy war capacity and honor Capt. William C. Berry slain in January crash by dedicating Berry Hall to his radar navigation work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
McConnell Air Force Base
McConnell
USAF
Christopher O. Moffett
Col. Moffett
Strategic Air Command
SAC
Lawrence C. Coddington
William C. Berry
Dayton
Ohio
Braman
Oklo
John T. Compton
Berry Hall
Berry
Red Hot Pellets Rain on Community
Red hot aluminum pellets rained down on Freeport New York as police and fire units battled fires in three cars and four boats. Authorities blamed a malfunction at the nearby Brooklyn Polytechnic Aeronautical Laboratory and noted pellets should melt in heat but yesterday emerged solid from an exhaust pipe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
N.Y
Brooklyn Polytechnic Aeronautical Laboratory
Long Island
Wisconsin Signs Union Political Funds Ban Into Law
Wisconsin Governor Kohler announced the bill banning union contributions to political campaigns has become law after fierce fights in the Assembly and Senate. The governor claimed the measure restores rights to individual union members despite strong opposition arguing it limits political rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Kohler
Assembly
Senate
Republicans Claim Labor Union Restrictions Were Adopted
Republicans argued the effort aimed to deprive the state Democratic Party of a key fundraising source by applying corporate style restrictions to labor unions. They contended the move mirrors existing corporate limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Judge Medina Speaks on Communist Brainwashing
Judge Harold R. Medina of the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York described his nine month 1949 experience at a Communist trial and the fear induced by communist tactics. He told the Kansas Bar Association he empathizes with prisoners under Moscow trained forces and recalled fearing heights after Forrestal’s death. He recounted retreating to his chambers and praying during the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchinson, Kas.p
Harold R. Medina
U. S&s. Circuit Court of Appeals
New York
Medina
Kansas
Forrestal
James Forrestal
Beatings End After Pledge in Chicago Divorce Case
John Benjamin 47 vowed in Superior Court to stop beating his wife Anna 41 after she cited frequent cruelty in 25 years of marriage. Judge Holmgran mediated reconciliation as the couple kissed and left the courtroom following the pledge. Her attorney alleged more than 2500 beatings, endured for their 18 year old son Ronald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John Benjamin
Anna
Superior Court
Benjamin
Elmer N. Holmgran
Octopus Skin Microscopic Sacs Create Color Changes
The octopus skin contains microscopically colored pigment sacs that can expand up to sixty times their smallest size, altering the animal’s color. This mechanism allows rapid camouflage and signaling by the cephalopod.
Colleges plan bonds for housing and facilities statewide
Kansas boards of regents authorize nearly two million dollars in bonds for state college projects. Kansas State College to build 128 one bedroom and 64 two bedroom housing units for married students, Fort Hays to erect a student union at 432 thousand dollars, Pittsburg State to add a men’s dormitory increasing capacity to 270. University of Kansas chancellor and Kansas State College president receive pay hikes from 16 thousand to 18 thousand. Fort Hays oil and gas lease bids to be invited next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Board of Regents
Kansas State College
Fort Hays State College
Pittsburg State College
University of Kansas
Empia
Pittsburg
Fort Hays State Colleges
Kansas State
Fort Hays
Deaths and Funerals for Albert Kerwitz and Bonnie Burns
Albert Kerwitz 82, of Alma, died yesterday at home after a recent heart attack. Survived by wife, another son W. J., and two grandchildren John Kerwitz Chanute and Mrs Richard Dyck Newton. Funeral Monday 2 30 p m Evangelical Reformed Alma. Hasenback Funeral Home. Bonnie Burns 54 Chicago, formerly Erie, died at 1 30 a m after a heart attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Kerwitz
Carl G. Kerwitz
W. 2Nd
Alma
W. J. Kerwitz
John Kerwitz
Chanute
Richard Dyck
Newton
Evangelical Reformed Church
Hasenback Funeral Home
Erie
Bonnie Burns
Chicago
Carrell and Smith Funerals Mark Altoona Buffalo Entries
Deaths from unexpected causes and recent services are reported for Chrystal H. Carrell and Claude Alfred Smith. Carrell, born July 20, 1900 near Altoona, died May 17 at her daughter’s Corpus Christi home. services held in Altoona Methodist Church with interment at Altoona cemetery. Smith funeral at Buffalo Methodist Church with Masonic rites at the grave. services led by Rev. G M Pierce and Rev Judd Jones. interment in Buffalo cemetery. Survivors include spouse John E Carrell, son E E Carrell, and Mrs Harold Lewis in Corpus Christi. Carrell widower and son also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray W. Burns
Greenfield
Odena Conerly
Chicago
J. D. Dryer
Oakridge
Ore
Pierce Funeral Home
Calvert Company celebrates 45th anniversary sales
The Calvert Company marks 45 years with store-wide anniversary sales across five stores in the state. The first Winfield shop was founded by C. R. Calvert, later led by his son C. R. Jr. Five locations include Augusta Olin R Fowler Kingman Independence Neodesha Chanute with Pierpont family managers. Chanute store opened in 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Calvert Company Department Stores
Winfield
C. R. Calvert
C. R. Jr
Augusta
Olin R. Fowler
Kingman
A. T. Heywood
Independence
J. H. Shaver
Pleasant Valley Rockets 4-H Sunday Service Attendance
Pleasant Valley 4 H club members from the Rockets chapter were well represented at Pleasant Valley Baptist church on Sunday, reflecting active community involvement and group participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley Rockets
Pleasant Valley Baptist Church
Pleasant Valley 4-H Club Chooses Hymns for Service
Pleasant Valley Rockets 4-H club members and leaders select Bringing in the Sheaves and This Is My Father's World for the service and perform a special number Work for the Night Is Coming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley Rockets
Chanute Legal Notices May 1955 Resolve City Gretchen Ave
Notices from Chanute Kansas include a resolution to improve Gretchen Avenue with asphalt mat paving and curb and gutter from Main to Third Street with protest rights within twenty days. Also included are multiple probate matters in Neosho County with hearings set for final settlements and wills in Erie court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chanute Tribune
Chanute
Kansas
Gretchen Avenue
Main Street
Third Street
Charles W. Rice
Seal Howard Parsons
Sallee Plaintiffs Seek Quiet Title in Cha nate Lot in Cha nute
Floyd P. Sallee and Alice Sallee filed in the District Court of Neosho County Kansas a petition to quiet title to Lot 1 Block 4 Commercial Club Addition Cha nute. The case number is 16 055 and the defendants must plead by June 28 1955 in Erie Kansas or a default judgment will be entered. Attorneys represent the plaintiffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chanute Tribune
State OF Kansas
Neosho County
John M. Newman
Nora Newman
Balch & Bailey
Allen L. Slocum
William H. Riley
May R. Riley
Erie
Kansas
Petitoner
Robert N. Allen
Robert Pennington
Emma
Scribner
Depease
Leonard Scribner
Balch & Bailey Attorneys
Susan Speters
Robert Gilbert
District Court
Floyd P. Sallee
Alice Sallee
Lot One
Block Four
Commercial Club
Chanute
Chanute Tribune May 21 1955 Neosho County financial list
The Chanute Tribune prints a detailed May 1955 financial listing for Neosho County with extensive accounts from the road and general funds. Names such as Wm. Hill, Chas Nation, Walter Beard, and Thos. Leatherman appear alongside salaries, social security, taxes, and numerous suppliers and bounties. The document records payments to auditors, insurers, prisoners, postage, and right of way items, ending with a county clerk certification of accuracy dated May 1, 1955.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
Nation
Walter Beard
Mark Ermey
Everett Pugh
Edwin Lamb
Calvin Burford
Claude J. Walker
Floyd Lee
E.cecceusee
Oscar Peterson
James Moses
Charles Collins
Wesley V. Brooks
Bart B. Long
E.es
Eesee
Roy Culbertson
Harold Barnhart
Wm. T. Locke
Calvin Hurford
Joseph M. Smith
Pichard Stringer
Pred McCoy
Standley
Joe Clagg
Beak
Datery
Sicv
Csw
Soad
Orville Umbarger
Dehart
Orum Adams
Pred Myers
L. E. Bean
Lee Oral Lydav
Elba Ward
Toa Lindquist
Glen Baker
L. Lucke
Chester Herod
Walter Ptasznik
Wesley W. Brooks
Charlies Lero
N. G. Madi
Herbert Walker
Junior Currie
James A
C. E. Yockey
Bing Staniey
Earl E. Long
John Myers
E.-S Ss
Gene Abbott
Richard Stringer
Brooks
Fred McCoy
Willard Allen
Wm. O. Standiey
Perle Brooks
Joe Cragg
August B. Coerlin
J. Roy Peak
Crumline
Burtis Long
Ietces
de Chas. Lero
E.ceeeee Seine
Don Spriggs
Horace Jones
James A. Sunday
Warren C. Groner
Billy Stanley
George L. McGowen
Howard C. Franklin
Cleo Hoffman
Charles Warstier
Virgil Shaw
Melvin Trim
Leonard Franklin
Steinman
Frome State Bank
F. W. Tax
Business Men's Assurance
D. B. Crumline
Esalary
Gyneence
Ole. Ceie
Dsce-Isese
SOE
Max Beech
Charles Brunning Co
Virgil Goff
Co-operative Electric Power & Clifton Trim
Light Co, Inc
J. EB. Vance
Gomuitz & Judy
Bob Hurford
Manney Transfer Co
Chanute Tribune, Publishing
Bob Spriggs
Standard Oil Co
Southwestern Bell Telephone
Diesel Power Co
Charles Warstler
Lthos
F. Leatherman, Co
Treas
Social Security
Home State Bank
F. W
Chanute Motor Co
G.M.C
General
Charles F. Forsyth
Mamie E. Hayes
Lee H. Montgomery
Trixie Hager
Louis J. Eaton
Nelle H. Stevens
Thos. F. Leatherman
Wendell H. Bowyer
E- H. Pruitt
Dwight C. Diver
Lee R. Francis
Grillot Bros. Oil Co
St._ Paul Oii Co
Mpah Npkeleas
Pn Oi Co
Ao Belle Elder
Merle Estes
Edna Wilson
P. W. Kyle
John M. Phelps
Flora Kienklen
Edna Beth Hartzell
Willene Jones
Doris Oliver
Vera Shepard
Fairy Anderson
Neva Snyder
Wm. E. Johnson
Elva May Wood
Floyd Hays
Estel Ann Mudd
J. Hoagland
John Hicks
S. E. Raney
Hurley Heaton
Dan D. Hines
Ray Burnette
Lou Darlington
E. A. Reeves
Fred J. Smith
Arnold Smith
Don FE. Wells
Hurley L. Bohrer
Joe Ermey
Frank N. Vaughn
Co Treas
The
Thayer News
Photostat Corporation
Home State Bank, Insurance
Erie Record
Wendell H. Bowyer Mileage & Expense
C.ee
Louise Gant
Pecs Ge Nu-Tone Products Co
John Harrison
Robert Yarnell
Dale W. Kelsey
H. A. Shaw
Paul K. Houdashelt
Henry Hazen
Richard L. Ashley
H. W. Rowland
Butcher
Struthhart Insurance Agency
Peveveorsen Stabe
White
W. B. Liovd
A. Reed Wilson Co
Seaewene
City of Chanute
den KE
Arietta M Wanesa
Swan Bros. Dept Store
Thos
F. Leatherman
Wright
Dunham
Bob Allen Insurance Agency
Bruce HM
Burris Agency
Wmsurance
Esee Jopiin Typewriter Co
Frank B. Burris
Helmick Insurance Agence
Owls Cecdasne-Ceseesee Srg F. & Hopkins Insurance Agency
Iccadtechdie
M. Getwix
Billy R. Coats
E-Cesterees
Howard Unruh
Mileage & Johnson & Son
Misch & Sons Printing Co
Kenneth Allen
Eastern Kansas Gas Co
Superior School Supply Co
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Erie Lumber Co
C. BE. Yockey
L. Geiger
Erie
Kansas
Dalton-George
C. H. Pruitt
O.secieenes
Robert Pennington
Etenographic Serhines, Inc
Prankel Carhon & Ribbon , Co
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Eklund
Jr. Highboy
Forget Me Not HD
Lester McKelvy
R. J
Edyth Young
Walnut High School
Koam-Tv
Jerry Mitchell
Jimmy Finley
Wilbur Kennedy
Barbara Hays
Virginia Baugh
Kelly Hays
Young
Harry Kennedy
Ivan Harding
Carolyn Harding
Earl Dean
Joe Kennedy
Ivan Harding Jr
Dan Buster
S. Grant
E. W. Schuemacher
St. Joseph
O. W. Olson
Harris Anderson
Excelsior Springs
Nella M. Ryden
Kansas City
G. E. Carlson
Alma E. Carlson
Garfield
Daily Transcript
Waurika
Okla
Mrs
Calvert Company
Chanute Discount Co
S. Evergreer
Architects of the Future
F.D.I.C
Ribune
Slit Tre
David J. Booth
Andrew Thayer
Daniel K. Wickard
Samuel A. Wickard
D. Martain
R. J. Waddell and Company
Popular City Gas Company
Rosenthal Merchantile Company OF Chanute
Shepard
Mamie KE. Hayes
Danva
Leila Myers
Thos. F. Leatherman. Co. Treas
Prii Gity Bue Fre Co
Ouppage
Sece Bess Brulin & Co., Inc
Watkins, Inc
Western Drilling Tool & Supply Co
Young's Welding Shop
Totaal Ee
Gewneruus
Wes Po
Lowe Implement Co
Jayhawk
East Side Machine Works
Robinson Auto Supply
Rees Uastweran
Sarwise
Peete Teene
Steee
Serocrese
BOM
See
M. F. A. Oil Co
Socony-Vacuum Oil Co
Mid States
Jack Spratt Road Machinery Co
Roy Ewen
Geoffroy Motor & Implement Co
Esse Stevens
the Farmers Union Co-op
Naft & Bolze Hardware
Fischer's Welding & Salvage
Beach Central Auto Salvage
Chappy S
Alesburg
Neosho
Ricketts Chevrolet Co
Denison Welding
Chanute Auto Parts
Bill Young Chevrolet
Tabor Motor Co
Zastrow Auto Parts
Rogers Hardware & Furniture
Johnson
San Lumoper Co
Dadinad
Soaker Naff Auto Parts
Supplie Cosee
Martin Tractor Co
City of Erie
Kansas Service
Santa Fe Trail Transporta
Cratian Cunniing
Cosee
Wright & Dunham
Bruce H Burris
Ines. Or. Aca.uerrcan
We . Treas
Dan NeLaughlin
E. B
Nadean Lynch
Harry H Ehrman
Mina L. Unapman
Phatee Mahnewn
Walter & Rozetta
M. L
Audrey Cawthorn
Homer
Elsom
James D. Gough
Thes
F. Leetherman
Aindweed Fund
Rere
Odbury-Electrochemical Co
Tee Pacific Coast Borax Co
Anne Te
Emautuch Alot
Tios
F. W. ‘Tax Ieee Ee Chas. Payne
Martin Fogel
Delos Johnson
Marry Allen
J. M. Rettig
Lawrence
Darren Greve
Larry Greve
Roy
Grove
Labor Lawrence
Tommy Maloney
Abor
Harry Allen
Labor
Hee General Fund
Weveeesvarecerees Health Fund
Bindweead Fund
Levee Fund
Wendell H Rbowter
Hoe
Walter Samuel Baugnumen
Eeee Oo
Katherine. Wooales
O.isccon
Ee Lee G
Margaret Rod Aden
Wey
A. G
Ruth Ellen Nelson
Wight of Way
C.sc
Neely Bros
Miro-Fiex Co. Inc
Meri¢ Allen
Labor & Supplies
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