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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1958
Page
2
Kansas City reports steady cattle and hog prices with calves and slaughter cattle mixed. Hogs show slight declines while sows hold, and lambsMeanwhile grain and produce markets show mixed activity in Chicago and Kansas City with varied cattle and wheat prices.
Chanute study clubs meet Tuesday in various homes. Mrs. E. O. Morris hosted the Modern Study club with Mrs. Hub Ulrich presiding. New member Mrs. Leon Barnes joined as the lesson covered biographies of Eleanor Roosevelt and figures like Jean Kerr and Sloan Wilson among others.
Chanute area notices list upcoming annual meeting for the Chanute Farmers Cooperative Ass'n on Thursday October 23 at 8 p.m. at the Memorial Building with all members urged to attend. The page also notes local visits, college events, ROTC appointments, and club meetings across Chanute and nearby towns.
Bridge column notes a match where leading the king against a three no trump contract proved risky. One defense did cash five heart tricks before declarer claimed rest, while other tables made three no trump with overtricks after standard club lead. Winners included Robert Ward and Fred L Johnson with partners, among others.
Legal notices publish voter registration hours from October 20 to 24 1958 in Chanute Kansas. Electors aged 21 or older who have not registered must appear in person at the Memorial Building City Clerk Howard Parsons oversees the process.
In El Paso, William H. Pettit a 34 year old car salesman faces statutory rape charges for allegedly seducing a 15 year old girl while he spent 64 days atop a 65 foot flagpole as an advertising stunt. The girl testified to being romanced atop the pole several times since August 24, 1958. Pettit remained on a wooden platform for over two months before descending recently.
Fifty one students competed in the Royster Junior High Bicycle Derby after noon. Fred Midcap posted the best three mile time of 10 minutes 15 seconds. Winners by grade included Seventh Barry Steeves Byron Hoffman Eddie King, Eighth Fred Midcap Gary Taylor Bob Manley, Ninth Burd Hay nes Bob Reynolds James Bailey. The course loop ran from Main and Plummer to the hospital to the airport then back to start.
The Pony Tails defeated the Half Pints 17 to 14 yesterday afternoon to clinch the Royster Junior High girls intramural softball title. Key players included Sydney Naughton Janis Brown Joyce Campbell Sharon Calhoun Drew Russell Linda West and Cindy Harris with Vickie Gardner as captain.
Mrs. John Bench hosted the Florence E Wormser circle of the Grant Avenue Baptist church on Florence Avenue. Mrs Ray Rush presided and prayer opened the meeting with 16 Bible books read and 13 calls made for the group of eight members.
The Past Presidents Parley of the American Legion Auxiliary gathered for a 6 30 dinner Monday at the Kay Hotel with 19 members and guest Mrs Ruth Stout. Hostesses were Mrs E C Brenton Arthur Blunk and Abraham Calhoon. The evening featured canasta with high score going to Mrs C D Blackwood, second to Mrs C Vincent McCune, and sow to Mrs Ed F Peterson. Readings honored the birthdays of Mrs John Nation and Mrs L J Junod with gifts from secret pals.
Mrs. P. B. Darlington led the Electa club meeting of Hulda Parker chapter CES with a lesson titled Lafayette As a Master Mason. Eleven members attended including new member Mrs. V. C. Steele. devotions were by Mrs. Dave Petterson. Hostesses were Mrs. Wasser and Mrs. A. F. Leverenz. next meeting with Mrs. Darlington.
The Beta Delta chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha selects the year theme Around The World With ESA and distributes new year books at a meeting led by Marcella LaSalle Dorothy Coldwell hosts at 114 N Washington planning a family hay rack ride beginning at the Ken-
Joan Turner was elected Beta Delta chapter's candidate for Zone 3 queen. Judge John Hemphill spoke on juvenile delinquency and club help. Eleven members and two pledges attended. The next meeting is November 4 with Mrs. Ward Ferguson.
Thornburg HDU members met for a covered dish dinner with Mrs. Roy Wiles. Mrs. Morton opened, roll call discussed a misleading label, and reports covered a home for the aged and the National HDU meeting in Wichita. A nominating committee was formed with Mrs. Wiles, Reece, and Umbarger.
Officers organize Play Day set for November 3 at Midway School. The Unit meets October 27 at 99 Park to plant tulip beds at 1 30 p m. Mrs Carroll Folger presented a lesson on the Basic Wardrobe. Next meeting scheduled for November 21 at High Prairie church.
Mrs James Allen of 214 KE 9th hosted a Shakespeare club gathering on Monday as the group resumed study of Henry IV Part II. The next meeting is scheduled for November 3 with Mrs H C Bodley at 923 S Highland.
Scout News reports Troop 23 Delors Ogle elected president of Brownie Scout Troop 23 at a recent meeting and Sylvia Wilson elected vice president.
The meeting opened with the flag salute and pledge. Color guards were Carolyn Hutchinson, Nancy Edmondson, and Sharon Romine. Thirty members and three leaders attended. Scouts worked on handbooks in preparation for a cookout Saturday.
Mrs L E Norman presented the lesson Tuesday at a FAF club meeting. The group met with Mrs H J Neptune at 608 W Beech. Mrs E W Nantz presided and roll call was answered with Bible verses. Refreshments were served to 10 members and a guest. The next meeting is set for 1 30 p m Nov 18 with Mrs Joe Ermey R 2 Phone 17 The Tribune.
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