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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1957
Page
2
Readers seek value of a McGuffey fifth reader and social etiquette on boutonniere gifting. Guidance suggests advertising may help price, girl typically buys boutonniere, corsage timing optional. stain removal tips cover wood alcohol with ammonia, Borax solutions, and dry cleaning if fabric is non washable.
A compilation of Q and A on removing paint from garments and wedding procession order. Advice covers paint remedies for cotton shirts and knit blouses, plus cautions on very old stains. Also includes procession order with groomsman leading if ushers absent, then bridesmaid, maid of honor, ringbearer, flowergirl, and bride with father.
The passage describes seed preparation, scarification techniques to crack hard shells, and moisture as factors for sprouting. It references Barrow, a parole agent, and mentions relocating seeds to a central location, with advice to consult a soil conservation specialist if growth remains unsuccessful.
TOPEKA G M Jones 61 Stockton Democrat and former Rooks County probate judge is named parole agent for a 20 county north central Kansas district. He succeeds Vernon Barrow who resigned rather than move to Salina as ordered by Dan Cain chairman of the Board of Penal Institutions. Robert Turney Republican member says Cain forced resignations. Cain counters Barrow did not live in the district and would not pay commuting costs.
Secretary Dulles faced a friendly Senate Foreign Relations Committee as he outlined a $3.8 billion mutual security program. Senators Capehart Humphrey and Fulbright praised the plan and urged separation of military and economic aid with emphasis on loans for developing nations. The hearings opened with Dulles as the first witness. financing would be set in a separate bill.
Merrill Werts of Topeka was elected president of the Kansas State College Alumni Association. New directors named include H. Dean Hess Colby L Bu Watson Hutchinson Kenneth J Mahoney Russell Dr Richard H Spencer Scott City and K A Benjamin Wichita. Werts and the directors will assume office at the annual meeting Saturday.
Devere Dierks 65 a leader in lumber and paper industries and vice president of Dierks Forest Inc and Dierks Paper Co died Tuesday in Hot Springs Arkansas. He was a noted figure in the lumber business and held executive roles in several related firms.
An advertising feature outlines prudent consumer practices for safe purchases. It emphasizes checking reputations, securing written guarantees, comparing prices, and understanding return policies to avoid scams and poor-quality goods.
In Neosho County Kansas sitting at Chanute the court orders a public auction June 17 1957 at 10:00 a.m. for multiple parcels of land in Townships 27S 18E with details of Lot 3 SE 15, Lot 1 NE 22 and surrounding tracts. The sale may proceed as a whole or in parcels with no bid under two thirds of appraised values plus costs. Lee Montgomery sheriff supervises with clerk Merle Estes and attorneys Balch Bailey and Henshall listed.
Notice lists Ted Dudley who was sentenced in 1955 for burglary and larceny in Neosho County, seeking Executive Clemency from the Governor in Topeka on June 27, 1957. The document also covers a separate probate matter in Neosho County regarding Shell Rollins estate and a hearing set for June 13, 1957 in Erie.
Kansas City livestock markets show cattle slow and hogs up with receipts tallied at 20 600 eggs steady and wholesale prices unchanged. Cattle and calf prices mix steady to weak with steers 19.00 21.00 and heifers 19.00 21.00. hogs 18.25 18.50 bulk 200 240 lb. sheep 21.75 22.50 for spring slaughter lambs. Chicago grains fall with old and new wheat higher and corn lower amid light activity.
May 21 1957 executor appointed for E W Edwards estate creditors must file claims within nine months. In another matter Martha Gillette administratrix seeks court sale of Lot 5 Block 2 Grand View Addition Chanute to pay taxes and admin costs with defenses due by June 15 1957 in Erie court.
The Wesleyan Service Guild of the First Methodist church held a candlelight installation led by Rev. Judd Jones with Mrs. Morris Chambers directing the Ceremony of Lights. Mrs. Kenneth Tebow remains president as 30 members and four new members joined, plus three guests attended. A district coaching conference is planned in Parsons with invocation by Marie McDonald and devotions by John Hemphill.
Kansas City Structural Steel Co. submitted the low bid of 2,214,390.69 for the Kansas River bridge superstructure as part of the 18th Street Traffic way project in Topeka. The bid covers seven million pounds of steel and related construction work.
Auto dealer Boyd Burns at 22 West Main advertises fire insurance and related services from a local phone listing.
Texas independent oil operators push to block foreign oil imports and seek amendments to the Harris Natural Gas bill. TIPRO members endorsed the bill only if proposed amendments are accepted, as Arch Rowan of The Tribune notes the convention's stance.
Brief items from the Chanute Tribune on May 22 1957 include local happenings, small notices, and community updates typical of a midweek paper. Readers find concise reports and civic notes shaping the Chanute area.
The speaker expresses skepticism that the proposed amendments will be approved, noting doubts about their likelihood of passage and potential impacts on current policy.
Den 4, Pack 9 of Grace Episcopal church met Tuesday at 1201 S Central, home of den mother Mrs Boyd Moon. They played ball then held a living circle and were served refreshments for seven scouts, den chief Bobby Moran, assistant den mother Mrs Ed Campbell, and Mrs Moon.
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