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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1961
Page
4
A Chanute editorial questions if a highway dike was intended or a mistake in flood sizing. It notes a three to four foot water level difference during a recent flood and argues steel culverts would reduce damage, calling culverts a prudent, low cost engineering improvement.
A nostalgic piece from Illinois reflects on passenger trains fading in favor of faster travel. The author contrasts living steam power with modern diesel horn tones, lamenting lost excitement and personified engines as living creatures fading into history.
The author recalls old rail travel with red plush seats green velour sleepers and spittoons. Details include opening windows mail of tobacco and camaraderie in washrooms and observation platforms. He contrasts vivid trains with modern hermetically sealed cars and notes bedroom B in Car 207 as a memorable scene.
Thirteen delegates to represent the local Veterans of Foreign Wars post at the department convention in Parsons June 7 8 and 9 were named at a Friday night meeting. Names include TE Central Kenneth Gingrich Dr H W Insley L P Galbraith Cash Wagner Lester Welch Frank Byers Friend Braden C L Bickhart Lee Giles C W Johnson F L Samuel and Charles Beale Roscoe E Kimerling is building a sun porch at 107 S Rutter. Robert Atta Cook Thelma Scott and Max Scott graduated Benedict Roy Childs graduation at Buffalo. All are from this community.
A verse from Acts 5 41 notes that the apostles rejoiced to be counted worthy to suffer for the name of Jesus Christ attributing their mistreatment to their faith and mission.
In a letter to his three eldest grandsons, Drew Pearson recalls visiting President John F Kennedy in Washington on May 23 1961. He notes Kennedy's transition from friend to president and mentions other visitors from Big Brothers including Judge David Bazelon and Judge Luther Youngdahl.
A Wichita Eagle item notes some people feel low when they cannot afford a new car to tow a second motor boat. The Emporia Gazette says confused teenagers will become confused adults. The Augusta Gazette reports a community with twice as many cattle as people, most cattle well bred.
Dr Molner explains that some germs like staphylococcus can linger on floors, clothing, or skin and infect others, especially babies, while others die quickly outside their environment. He urges visitors to avoid sitting on beds drinking from patient glasses and to limit contact, noting vaccines help control many germs. He also answers reader questions about gallstones and cancer transmission.
HAL BOYLE reports on Jack Winter, the world’s largest maker of women’s costume pants, and how Jacqueline Kennedy’s adoption of pants sparked industry expansion. Winter credits his teen son for a pivotal idea and notes pants appeal across ages, with demand rising as Mrs Kennedy sets style trends.
Department managers and staff names are listed along with publication details. The notice notes evenings except Sunday, second class mail status at Chanute Kansas, March 3 1879 act, and post office entry. It mentions Audit Bureau of Circulations and Associated Press rights. Rates appear for mail in Kansas and surrounding counties.
A dense listing of channel lineups and time slots for KT TV stations across multiple networks. It outlines Thursday and Friday schedules including sports, game shows, soaps, news, weather, and a late movie, with numerous program titles and airing times.
Mur ray Hill school hosted a mother and daughter event for Brownie Scout Troop 103. The color guard featured Candy Vaughn Cindy Fitch and Mary Bob Martin with sergeants Kathy Sloan Lynda Sneed and Gail Gurwell. Patty Lassman carried the scout flag and Nancy Plummer Becky Potter and Lassman participated in a fly up. Punch and cookies were served.
Mothers present gathered for the conclusion of the meeting as the group stood in silence and the bugle call Taps was played in the Friendship Circle.
Brass tacks on common home hacks. Dry shampoo method uses beaten egg whites rubbed into scalp then air dried and brushed out. Lettuce spinach and parsley stay crisp when soaked in cold water with a lemon slice for about an hour. To brighten lamp light coat parchment shade interior with white paint.
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