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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1961

Page

2

Community Council Backs Mental Clinic

The Chanute Neosho County Community Council endorsed a proposed two county mental health clinic to be funded by a half mill levy. A seven member unpaid committee would run the center offering early detection, treatment, and counseling to reduce hospitalizations. The plan aims to centralize services for Neosho and Allen counties with future tax adjustments to offset costs.

Legislal Neosho Future Allen Counties Chanute Charles Gray Iola Robert Geiger Joseph Lewis Chanute United Funds Gladys Eaton Leroy Whiteman Assembly of God Church Dwight Diver Neosho County Gray Allen County Hospital Allen County Mental Health Assn Kansas Mental Health Assn Geiger Eldon Penner Alfred Krone Elizabeth Pieper Community Council

Turnpike Manager Contract Not Binding On New Board

Kansas officials ruled that a three year contract for John Kirchner as general manager of the Kansas Turnpike Authority is not binding on the new board created by the 1961 legislature. The attorney general said the old board’s terms ended with replacements and a new highway director joined the authority. The decision hinges on changes in board membership and authority composition. The piece also notes remarks by Dr Wendell Phillips and references to a baccalaureate sermon and commencement speaker.

Topeka John Kirchner John Ferguson Ferguson Kirchner Turnpike Authority Gale Moss Turnpike State Revenue Kansas Turnpike Authority Newsmen

Honorary Degrees To Four By College Of Emporia

The College of Emporia will award four honorary doctorates at its 73rd commencement on Saturday afternoon on the campus of the Presbyterian church related college. Degrees will be conferred by President Richard Hanna on the Rev. Dr. Theodore Gill president of the San Francisco Theological Seminary in San Anselmo California.

Wendell Phillips Honolulu Hawaii David Isaac United Presbyterian Church of Emporia College of Emporia Richard Hanna Theodore Gill San Francisco Theological Seminary San Anselmo Calif

Grain Program Is Insured Surplus Reduction Ahead

Secretary Freeman announced the emergency feed grain program has exceeded its goal with farmers idling 20.6 million acres of corn and sorghum, aiming for a 20 percent reduction. Iowa, Illinois and Missouri led corn retirements while Texas Kansas and Nebraska topped sorghum diversions, boosting payments and price supports to cut surpluses and storage costs.

Washington Orville L. Freeman Freeman Iowa Illinois Missouri Texas Kansas Nebraska

Nebraskan Elected Chairman of Great Plains Wheat Inc

George Gardes of Alliance Nebraska was chosen as the new chairman of Great Plains Wheat Inc in Denver. The announcement highlights Gardes as a key figure from Nebraska overseeing the organization’s leadership transition.

Denver George Gardes Alliance, Neb Great Plains Wheat Inc

Jack Oakie Resting at Home After Illness

Hollywood AP reports comedian Jack Oakie has dropped out of Pocketful of Miracles due to a viral infection and is resting comfortably at home. The illness sidelines Oakie from studio plans while he recovers.

Hollywood (Ap Jack Oakie

Adlai Stevenson Named National Father of the Year

Adlai E Stevenson, with three sons a grandson and two granddaughters, was chosen as the national Father of the Year by the Father’s Day Committee. He is the U S ambassador to the United Nations and a twice Democratic presidential candidate recognized for his stance on major issues at the United Nations.

New York Adlai E Stevenson Stevenson United Nations U.S

Memorial Day Hours and Local Notices

Big Burger Bar opens Memorial Day 10 am to 9 pm with a Carry-out Special of three Big Burgers for 1.06. Also Ranch Wagon Steaks and Pork Tenders listed with phone HE 1-1160. Birth notice: Leanne Noah, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack R. Noah of Altoona, born May 9 at St. Margaret’s Hospital Fredonia. Cmdr L D Chansler and daughters visit Galesburg. will sail from New York June 1 to Puerto Rico. Briley earns air-conditioning and refrigeration certificate at Pittsburg graduation. contact Tribune via carrier or HE 1-3400 after 6 pm.

W. Main Tady Jack R. Noah Altoona Leanne St. Margaret's Hospital Fredonia Noah Barbara Ann Taylor J. O. Taylor Santa Fe Cmdr L. D. Chansler Linda Susan Galesburg L. J. Chansler Chansler Long Beach Calif U.S. Naval Station San Juan Puerto Rico New York City Navy Ninth Naval District Great Lakes, Ill Naval Reserve Keith Naff Pittsburg Bill Zink Oswego Billy Stanley David Sarcoxie Chris Stanley Billy

Erie School Term Ends With Kiwanis Speaker Gale Dugan

Erie notes mark the term’s end with the high school senior class commencement and eighth grade exercises. Gale E. Dugan of the State Highway Commission spoke at the Kiwanis luncheon on national state and county highways. Six senior boys attended, with Marion Showalter as president and Marion Richey as program chairman.

Erie Gale E. Dugan State Highway Commission Topeka Kiwanis Club Marion Showalter Marion Richey

Navy Jets Break Transcontinental Air Speed Record

Lt. Richard F. Gordon 31 of Seat Up Washington piloted the fastest jet to a 2 hour 47 minute flight at an average 871.38 mph from Ontario California to Floyd Bennett. Lt. Bobbie R. Young, 34 of Modesto California, served as radar-interceptor officer. Gordon won the Bendix Trophy in a record time surpassing the 3 hour 7 minute 44 second 1957 mark by Lt. Gustav B. Klatt.

New York Richard F. Gordon Wash Gordon Bobbie R. Young Modesto Calif Ontario Floyd Bennett Pelham Bay Coney Island Subway Air Force Gustav B. Klatt

Parsons Bank suit and Chanute transfers headline district filings

State Bank of Parsons sues Fred 8 and Hazel Ward with a $3,390.56 note claim. Tom Wollman vs. George Norris involves a $500 judgment action transferred from Chanute district court. Jimmie Deen Meyes vs. Norris also moved from Chanute with $224 in dispute. Several land transfers and deeds listed for Iola Humboldt Moran and other towns.

District Court State Bank of Parsons Fred 8 Hazel Ward Pisinoff Eric Tom Wollman George Norris Chanute Jimmie Deen Meyes Lole Abstract Co Ruth Elien Weide C. Ray Archie B. Kemp Russell C. Ligier Iola Lindy Ingroum G. V. Carney Iola J. M. Powell Iele Bird Rounsevelt Ethel Kiussman Emma C. Dietrich Humboldt Evelyn Arnold William Hw. Pens Lewis Howland Walter L. Merman Ilole Lerence L. Strieby Mary J. Wilson L. Smith Marvin Jackman Rowens Walker Moran Thomas MH. Bowilus Alien County State Bank Chas. W. Bowlus Thos. H. Bowlus Lole

Cedar Lodge A F and AM Special Communication Meeting

Cedar Lodge No. 103 A F and AM will meet in Special Communication at 7:00 p.m. Friday May 26 for work in the Third degree with refreshments. Visiting brethren welcome. W. Alex Bruce W.M. Roy J. Chapple Secy.

Cedar Lodge No A. F.&am W. Alex Bruce W.M. Roy J. Chapple Sec’y

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