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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1956
Page
4
The piece argues average automobile vacations cost about 350 dollars per couple and 175 per person. It suggests travel mainly wastes time and money unless it broadens the mind, proposing home rest as a viable alternative. It warns trips should offer meaningful experiences beyond merely reaching a destination.
Kansas should modify its law prohibiting branch banking as the state urbanizes. Suburban branches of existing banks could provide convenient service within cities while preventing the rise of a few dominant giants.
An Eastern Kansas minister was hospitalized when a power mower snagged a coat hanger, piercing his chest. The incident prompts a light note on misplaced trust and safety around yard equipment.
An old lady falls, breaks her leg, and is casted with stairs banned. Six months pass before the doctor clears removal and she asks to climb, then jokes about draining through a grate. A departing artist quips about painting a foot and washing before the model leaves.
The key moment centers on a painter who feels the looming doubt in the studio. He hastens back to his workspace, asking a passerby which foot to use as the model. The exchange captures a tense pause before continuing work.
Twenty five years ago two state inspectors ended a half day hunt for cars with improper license plates and left at noon for more profitable work. A site drawing near Wilson Woodson Neosho and Allen Counties for a potential state lake was prepared for the Chamber of Commerce. St. Paul J E Stenger gained eighty dollars after locating an 1898 bank draft. he sent it to a bank and received payment. Leanna Mrs Little reported fried chicken first. County exams from Seanna showed all pass: Dilma Peterson Helen Ingles Louis Evans. The old Bodin place barn on Highway 39 owned by John York burned. cause unknown. Fifty years ago F A Parsons of Kansas Cooperative Refining Co started refinery work east of Elmwood cemetery and left to buy tank cars. GC E Conklin and J W Guthrie returned from Columbus where they attended a Knights and Ladies of Security district meeting. A spiritual contest over Denver national convention delegates. Chanute honored with C E Conklin election.
A reminiscence by E. Lawson May on failed piano lessons and the value of aptitude. The author recalls a time with a strict teacher, parent funding, and a shift toward recognizing genuine musical talent before giving up. He notes limited opportunity to practice and suggests two years of lessons as a cutoff, contrasting piano with dancing.
Washington report notes John Taber of Auburn New York trimmed agencies in past budgets while his own staff and relatives benefited. Francis Mentillo drawn $4707 from the Appropriations Committee for work poorly performed. Taber may receive a $12780 annual pension if he retires. London dispatch says Soviet frogmen examined the hull of a Russian vessel in Portsmouth harbor amid Cold War fears and Cmdr Lionel Crabb was killed in an underwater encounter with Soviet divers.
Dr George Crane notes all famous speakers fear stage fright initially and offers methods to overcome it. He cites Demosthenes and Moses and advises forcing loud speech, using the rear audience for feedback, keeping the microphone properly placed, and starting with a quotation to engage listeners. He suggests planning a strong close and sending for a booklet with a stamped return envelope.
The Buffalo annual alumnus banquet filled the high school auditorium with seniors and parents. Eldon Braman presided, Meta White from Chanute attended from the first class, and Wilmar Brown welcomed guests. The program featured solos, duets, a comedy trio, and a closing hymn, with dinner for 214 served by the Roper WSCS and dancing to follow.
The baccalaureate was held Sunday night at the high school auditorium with performances by the girls glee club and soloists. Rev. G. M. Pierce delivered the address on Lessons from the School of Life. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Read and Keith attended Burlington commencement. granddaughter Marilyn Kay Caudell graduates. Mrs. T. L. Bushfield visits Kansas City.
Mrs Bessie Trichler has been ill. Dewey Frye family attended his sister's funeral in Webb City. Lucille Scott and son Dean of Humboldt visited Mr and Mrs Matt Wiltse. Paul Snider, working in Wichita, spent Mother's Day weekend with his family. Mr and Mrs Carl Stone and daughter Shirley also mentioned.
Public notices and classified item summaries from Chanute Tribune page four dated May 21 1956 include subscription rate data for Neosho Allen Wilson and Woodson counties with monthly and yearly pricing and details for readers outside the listed counties. The item mentions Chanute Publishing Company and staff roles.
Floyd Ladd visited Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bradford on Mother's Day. Belle McKee of Chanute visited her son Walter Bradford and Mrs Bradford. Gordon Wiltse and Harold Rollins went to Kansas City on business. Victor Coats Karna and Lawrence with Ora Ransopher spent Mother's Day with Clarence and Mrs Coats. Guy Umbarger called on Mrs Walter Bradford.
Scientists suggest prehistoric people reached America thousands of years ago and killed a massive bison species weighing about 2250 pounds with horns spanning six feet from tip to tip.
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