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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1958

Page

3

Crawford Pekrul Wed in Fredonia

Crawford Pekrul and Sharon Crawford were married October 19 at the Fredonia First Presbyterian Church. The ceremony featured a fern and chrysanthemum altar, satin ribbons, and music by local performers. The couple, both graduates of Fredonia High School, plan to live near San Diego where the groom will join the Navy Air Base.

Sharon Crawford Wendell Brunker Fredonia Delaine Fay Pekrul San Diego Clarence Pekrul Fredonia First Presbyterian Church Pekrul U. S. Navy Mary Walker S. Wilson Frank McDowell Carol Adler Wichita Kathleen Archer Enid Okla Carol Nigh Shawnee Mary Unruh Independence Carla Shoaf Joyce Shoaf Roger Jimmy Nigh Mike Nigh Jack Depey David Pekrus Dallas Tex Delbert Buller Newton Larry Shoaf Billy Shoaf Stephen Rusk Bud Taylor Kenny Nelson J. D. Jordan Kansas City Don Fink Sheila Prichard Pittsburg John Shoaf Randall Pekrul Goltry J. R. Claibourn Charlene Humbird Judy Crumley Patty Monical Cecil Hawley Janet Hedrick Fredonia High School Vans Food Center Naval Air Base Norman Ed Becker Patty Beason Bill Beason Jess Shoaf Buffalo Mollie Walker Chanute Kenneth Miller Benedict Lois Anderson Bob Anderson Howard Shoaf Lynn Porter Ross Claibourn Henry Kidd Larrys Loomis Roy Hosier Chuck Well Larry Powers DeWayne Miller DeEtta Henry Adier Berald Shoaf Larry Gary Shue Patti Monica Jerold Abbey Dodge City Kathrine Archer Marvin Tommons Louis Walker Thayer Emmett Walker Mike Lance James Nigh Mra Maurice Rusk Charlene ' Humbird Richard Taylor Zar Unruh George Siertz Jean Ann Shertz Steve Dodge Jon Beal Danny White Lawrence David Hays Kent Conn Artie Smith Benny Miller Judy Boyer Judy Crumsey Ernie Fortner John E. Buller Karen Hunter

New 1959 Alice Brooks Needle Craft Catalog

The 1959 Alice Brooks Needle Craft Catalog features crochet knitting embroidery quilts dolls and weaving projects. A cutout doll with clothes to color offers a special gift to keep a child happily occupied. Send 25 cents for a copy.

Alice Brooks

WHIRLABOUT DRESS Pattern by Marian Martin-New

Traveling belt accents fitted lines in this pattern for Junior Miss sizes 9 to 17. Describes paisley print and shear wool options, with yardage and mailing cost details.

Marian Martin New New Fashion CPNTS Chanente Tribune West Ikih St New York N.Y. Prin

Forget Me Not Unit Elects Mrs Taylor President

Mrs Wayne Taylor was elected president of the Forget Me Not HDU at a Tuesday meeting with Mrs Jess Daughty in rural Chanute. Mrs Clifford Holman was present.

Forget Mrs. Taylor Wayne Taylor Forget Me Not Hdu Jess Daughty Rural Chanute Clifford Holman

Christian Class Elects Officers At Church Meeting

Mrs. Frank Steinmetz was reelected president of the Queen Esther class of the Christian church. Mrs. J. W. Ames became vice president and Mrs. Kemmerer secretary treasurer. New teachers and aides were chosen, 27 members present, cheer baskets sent, devotions given, and August and September birthdays honored with a cake.

Frank Steinmetz The Christian Church H. M. Kemmerer W. Elm J. W. Ames Kemmerer A. M. Garton Gertie Adams H. L. Smith Bessie Crabtree M. C Taylor Ames Steinmetz Garton Gorton Clyde Barker J. M. Gordon the Ideal Magazine

Mrs Lloyd Myers Elected President of Bariton HDU

Mrs. Lloyd Myers was elected president of the Bariton HDU at a recent meeting in rural Chanute. Other officers include Marie Morehead as vice president and Mrs Gerald Umbarger as secretary. Twelve members and three children attended. door prize went to Mrs McLaren. The group reported on the Wichita convention and donated to Smurthwaite Cooperative house at Kansas State College.

Charles Tyler Ruth Burdick Dewey MciCoy Taylor Miss Burdick HDU Wichita Memorial Building Ora Cheyney Rex King Lloyd Myers Bariton Hdu Wayne Brant Chanute Marie Morehead Gerald Umbarger William Bricker Howard Brant Alva McLaren

Mrs. Eatherly Hosts LA to ORC and B Club Meeting

Mrs. C. A. Eatherly entertained the LA to ORC and B group at 919 Santa Fe. Mrs. Grant Wilson led the business session and Mrs. W. E. McCoy received the hostess gift. Refreshments were served to 11 members. The next meeting is set for November 14 with Mrs. McCoy.

C. A. Eatherly S. Santa Fe ORC Grant Wilson W. E. McCoy

Rev E M Pearson Honored At Birthday Party

A surprise birthday party followed a prayer service at Grant Avenue Baptist Church for the Rev. E M Pearson. Raymond York presented a church gift and L E Henry gave prayer. Dorothy Carlson Mrs Joe Thurman and Mrs Reynold Huffman served refreshments. About 50 attended in Knoxville Tennessee noting long established Republican lean in a Democratic state.

E. M. Pearson Grant Avenue Baptist Church Pearson Raymond York L. E. Henry Dorothy Carlson Joe Thurman Reynold Huffman Buford Sherbenau

24 Year Old Daughter Must Decide Herself

Annie Landers advises a 24 year old woman to end a troubled engagement with a married man, noting she is an adult and legal action cannot force him to stay. The column also covers a wife seeking support from an unemployed husband, urging legal steps if he refuses to provide.

Ann Landers Ann Nora KCA

Social Calendar Highlights October 2 1958

Choral Aires at High Prairie church 1:30 PM Chanute Ladies Encampment at Odd Fellows hall VFW Auxiliary Memorial building 7:30 PM Duplicate Bridge at Tioga Hotel 7:20 PM Rum Dubble class Methodist church covered dish dinner 6:20 PM

High Prairie Church Chanute Odd Fellows Hall P.m VFW Memorial Building Tioga Hotel Methodist Church

Death penalty refused in Memphis murder trial

Edward L. Leonard 28 was sentenced to 99 years after jurors rejected the death penalty eight hours of deliberation. He claimed mental illness and testified about two murders and an attempted third, saying he hated homosexuals and killed to avoid being robbed. Defense doctors cited subconscious suicide drives. Leonard, of McComb Mississippi, killed R G Bennett 30 and described McMahon slaying.

Memphis Leonard McComb, Miss R. G. Bennett Glenn L. McMahon McMahon

Prosecution Silent on McMahon Death in Trial

In Houston Texas four days after the event the prosecution had not mentioned McMahon's death in its case. The trial description notes the absence of any reference to the death by the prosecution as the proceedings proceed.

Houston Tex McMahon

Driver Slightly Hurt In Traffic Mishap

James M. Jerome of Eureka was injured slightly when his car was backed into while parked at 619 S. Malcolm around 7 p.m. yesterday. The impact pushed the Ford against him as he unloaded luggage. the other driver was Tommy Joe Lindblad, 16, of rural Barton.

James M. Jerome Eureka S. Malcolm Jerome Tommy Joe Lindblad Barton Main Santa Fe B. E. Gilliland S. Evergreen Jim F. Gillen Kingman

Four SHS Boys Suspended Over Egg Throwing at Principal House

Police said four senior high school boys are indefinitely suspended after admitting they threw eggs at Principal Dell Reed's house at 310 S Western on Wednesday and Thursday nights. A fifth youth was implicated but already suspended for a school infraction. Police warned charges will be filed for Halloween vandalism.

Dell Reed S. Western Tom Morehead

Soldier Harold R Madl Arrives in Germany with 3d Armored Division

Army Private Harold R Madl, 23, has arrived in Germany and joined the 3d Armored Division at Friedberg. Son of Mr and Mrs William A Madl of St Paul he entered the Army last year and trained as a light-truck driver. He is a 1952 graduate of St Francis High School and a Parsons Junior College graduate of 1953. His wife resides on R J Parsons. Girard resident James J Squires was arrested for intoxication and released on a $15 bond.

Harold R. Mad Germany 3D Armored Division Mads William A. Madl St. Paul 32D Armor Friedberg Europe St. Francis High School Madl Parsons Junior College R. J. Parsons

Woman Aims to Run Sheriff Here in Chanute

In Chanute a local woman, Mrs. Towle, discusses the possibility of assuming the sheriff’s office while her husband remains in the position. Counties with population just over 4,000 pay the sheriff 241 dollars monthly and a deputy three dollars daily when on duty. Mileage is seven cents a mile. sheriff receives a day’s feed money of 1.50 for prisoners and courthouse living quarters are provided. Mrs. Towle, from Emporia, is educated at Topeka High, Washburn, KU, and Emporia State. she and Sheriff Towle have two daughters Frances Lynn and Dorothy Mae.

Chanute Tribune

Fares to Rise Six Percent Before Christmas

The Greyhound Corp of Chicago and Jefferson Transportation Co of Minneapolis plan a six percent fare increase before Christmas.

Greyhound Corp Chicago Jefferson Transportation Co Minneapolis

Deaths and Funerals in Buffalo and area notices

Mrs. Walter Perkins 70 a Buffalo resident died yesterday at her Alton Missouri home with incomplete funeral plans. George W. Chickadonz 75 died Friday at his Edna area home after a heart ailment. He was born in Earlton October 17 1883 and leaves a wife Bettie Dey a son Everett a daughter a large family and grandchildren. Goodwin Funeral Home Edna in charge. Mrs J C Montgomery funeral held Friday at Evangelical United Brethren Church with Dr Earl Ford officiating burial Elmwood cemetery. Flowers arranged by local ladies. Bearers and funeral home names listed. Roy S Gibson Funeral Home in charge.

Walter Perkins Buffalo Alton George W. Chickadonz Edna Earlton Adam Nancy Chickadonz Bettie Dey Everett Eva Nelson Glenn Forrest Chanute Leo Dennis Georgiana Brungart Wichita William Dave Roy Phoenix Ariz Kate Noble Orange Calif Ina Woodring Clara Daley Tulsa Goodwin Funeral Home

Daily Transit Admittances and Dismissals Report

Daily Transcript lists yesterday admittances Mrs. John Borjas 801 N Santa Fe medical. Dismissals yesterday include Mrs. Vera Solomon 1301 S Evergreen Mrs. Ed Ross Yates Center John Bill ings Humboldt Mrs. Earl Carlson Lavenburg Mrs Adelia Ends ley Yates Center. Dismissals today add Mrs Edna Nibarger 1821 S Highland Mrs W F Matlock Earlton John Hancock 1207 S Edith. Highway Patrol citations George William Henderson Columbus R 2 speeding 10 fine 5 costs. Allen Samuel Grose Cabons Mo speeding 10 fine 5 costs. Traffic citations Guy Smith 311 Evergreen overtime parking 10 minute zone 2 bond posted Dennis M Kennedy 702 N Highland reckless driving 25 bond posted John Knight 202 S Larson blocking parking for drive 2 bond posted.

Neosho Memorial Hospital John Borjas Santa Fe Medical Vera Solomon S. Evergreen Ed Ross Yates Center John Billings Humboldt Earl Carlson Lavenburg Adelia Endsley Edna Nibarger S. Highland W. F. Matlock Earlton John Hancock S. Edith Highway Patrol George William Henderson Columbus R. 2 Allen Samuel Grose Cabons Guy ©. Smith Evergreen Dennis M. Kennedy N. Highland John Knight S. Larson

Woman Sheriff Candidate Franks Towle In Chase County Race

In Chase County Kansas a woman, Mrs Francis Towle wife of the present sheriff, seeks the county’s top job in the November election after winning the Republican primary. If elected she would name her husband deputy and continue heavy duties she has managed since January 1955. The race also features Democrat Charles E Armagast.

Cottonwood Falls Kas Chase County Kansas Flint Hills Francis Towle Towle Charles E Armagast

Major Bus Lines Plan Fare Increase

Two large intercity bus routes serving Missouri and Kansas with ten other states notified the Interstate Commerce Commission of a planned fare rise. The move signals a broader pricing strategy across major northern central routes.

Washington Missouri Kansas Interstate Commerce Commission

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Crawford-Pekrul Mrs Household Arts Dept P.O Old Chelsea Station N.Y Mrs. Eatherly Rev. Pearson Knoxville, Tenn Ano Landers Aon Lancers U.S. Royal Tires Glen's Tire Tribune James J. Squires Girard Wm.inge Hal Hamilton Cbs-Tv ALL Star Charlie Kaw Spivak Queen's Ball Charley Spivak DRCK Burns Worth Circus Ntown Streets Hubert Castle Ringling Bros. Circus Ed Sullivan Hank Thompson His Brazos Valley Boys America Neewollah Queens Johnny Long Pinson Hille Daily Transcript Cowland Emporia Gazette J.D. Coon Storrs-Schaefer Clothiers Joplin, Sun Kansas City, Sun Roy S. Gibson Clifford L. Gibson Chanute, Kansas Neosho County Malcolm Avenue Mr. Edwin Sexton Republican Johnnie Johnson Republican Central Committee Ed. F. Peterson
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