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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1955

Page

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380 Attend 4-H Club Banquet in Erie Kansas

Approximately 380 4-H youths, leaders, and parents attended the achievement banquet at the new Erie High School Building. Awards covered many projects with honors to Rita Schooley Lyla Hanson Lou Reinhardt A. J. Depee Jr. and others. Special trips went to Florence Roberts Lou Reinhardt Lyla Hanson Jim Malson.

Neosho Erie Erie High School Charles Barr The Baptist Church of Lou Reinhardt William Gough Chanute Neosho County Bankers Association H. G. Curl Nancy Howard E. L. Howard Janie Mitchell Karen Boyle Edna Marie Heady Connie Heady Beverly Bailey Lora Lee Long Trula Waltermire Ite Grannemann Mahlon Morley Home State Bank First National Bank Thayer Exchange State Bank St. Paul Stark State Bank Stark Bank of Commerce Florence Roberts Lyla Hanson Jim Malson Kansas City Rita Schooley A. J. Depee Jr Jeannene Meyer Clark Cleaver Edna Marie Heady Barbara McKelvy Jeanene Meyer Shirley Simmons Jeanene Meyler Judy Greathouse Ray Schooley Craig Thomp Son Richard MacGowen Patricia Shaw Sandra Engles Champion Phyllis Smith Mary Mae Smith Sandra Sue Bretches Maribelle Berthoz Marilyn Bretches Danny Smith Larry Erickson Louis Bartholomew A. J. Depee Dave Owen Joan Copeland Eugene McClure Larry Watts Mary Smith Earnestine Quade Lou Reinhart Dale George Gary Berthoz Gary Berthot Sharon Bussman George Morehead Jr Dale Owen Carolyn Thompson Jay Waltermire Robert Burt Judy Ehmke Mike Sears Craig Thompson Jerry Noakes David Swiler Kansas Maribelle Berthot Pat Keenan

Teens Take Hub Caps In Early Morning Theft

At 3 10 a m a police report says W H Robison found four hub caps missing from a car at his 215 S Evergreen home. About 30 minutes later two Humboldt youths 16 were stopped with hub caps and a fender skirt in their car. They admitted the theft and police identified the owners of the recovered items. The boys were released to attend a 4 p m Tuesday conference with officers and their fathers. Pre Halloween vandalism included an apartment for rent sign at Memorial Building a porch garbage and cans garbage thrown on a porch a broken radio antenna and a sign taken from Sparks Cafe 720 N Santa Fe.

W. H. Robison S. Evergreen Humboldt Robison Joyce Dewey Washington Carl Lucas Lafayette Ernest E. Smith Memorial Building N. Santa Fe

Winter-like disruption hits Kansas with rain or snow

The forecast warns of a new touch of winter in Kansas with light rain or snow for the northwest and along the northern border tonight and Tuesday. Skies will be mostly cloudy and temperatures turn much colder Tuesday from the low 30s in the northwest to the 60s in the southeast. Forecaster P N Eland notes possible even colder air behind the event as weekend highs reached 52 in Olathe and 65 in Garden City, with overnight lows in the 40s and 50s and no statewide precipitation reported.

Topeka Kansas Weather Bureau P. N. Eland Eland Olathe Garden City Dodge City Hill City

Boating Accident Claims Life At Lake of the Ozarks

Warsaw Missouri police report a fatal boating accident in the Osage arm of the Lake of the Ozarks resulting in the death of Adolph F. Eklund, 54, of Kansas City Kansas.

Warsaw Osage Arm Lake of the Ozarks Adolph F. Eklund Kansas City Sas

Dulles Presses East West Barriers Relaxation at Geneva

Secretary of State Dulles urged Moscow to ease passport restrictions for Americans in the Soviet bloc and called for freer exchange of ideas with the West. He joined Macmillan and Pinay in addressing Molotov, citing censorship and radio jamming.

Geneva Dulles United States Soviet Union Europe Russia Amer Harold Macmillan Antoine Pinay V. M. Molotov Voice of America Molotov Macmillan East Madrid Spain Francisco Franco Tito Brioni

Weekend Noninjury Mishaps Reported by Police

Two non injury traffic incidents were reported over the weekend. Harold Franklin of Humboldt collided with Lewis Stowell on 8 Lincoln while both cars traveled north in the 500 block, denting the Stowell trunk. A pickup driven by Donald Reeves was damaged when backing from a driveway into a motor car operated by John Shorter near Cherry and Kansas. the backing car sustained no damage.

Harold Franklin Humboldt Lewis Stowell S. Central Lincoln Stowell Franklin Donald L. Reeves Lafayette Cherry Kansas John&. Shorter

Omaha Woman Killed in Sabetha Area Crash

An Omaha woman Valerio G. Parker 36 died in a one car crash four miles south of Sabetha. Passengers Robert G. Venable Jr. 31 and Hilton Brunt of Omaha were injured with head injuries and a hip fracture respectively. The car struck a highway divider at the 75 and 36 intersection, crossed Highway 36 and rolled up an embankment before stopping.

Sabetha Omaha Neb Valerio G. Parker Robert G. Venable Jr Hilton Brunt Venable

President OKs plan to seek postage hike in January

President Eisenhower today approved Postmaster General Summerfield’s plan to urge Congress in January for higher postage to erase a half-billion dollar annual deficit. A first class rate could rise from 3 to 4 cents an ounce and air mail from 6 to 7 cents, with final details pending. Summerfield, ex-RNC chairman and 1952 campaign manager, said no politics were discussed during his 30 minute Fitzsimons Hospital meeting with the President. The White House said mail legislation would be nonpolitical.

Denver Eisenhower Summerfield Congress Republican National Committee Fitzsimons Army Hospital White House James C. Hagerty Benson

Football Winners Named in Tribune Contest

The Tribune announces weekly football contest results with first place won by J. E. Davis of 1701 8 Highland. Other winners include Mrs. Ivan Snyder of 102 EB Chestnut Ricky Fitch of 615 W Walnut David Ramsey of 1511 8 Highland and Fred H. Stewart of 118 S Garfield.

J. E. Davis Highland The Tribune Ivan Snyder EB. Chestnut Ricky Fitch W. Walnut David Ramsey

2000 Teachers Set for Kansas State Meet in Chanute

Chanute hosts the 92nd annual Kansas State Teachers Assn convention with about 2000 teachers and administrators expected. Supt. Buford Fisher notes city schools dismiss at noon Wednesday as six towns share sessions, with three general sessions and multiple meetings planned through Friday.

Buford Fisher Memorial Auditorium Pittsburg KSTC Masonic Temple Baker University Methodist Church American Association of University Women Zion Lutheran Church the Tioga Royster Junior High Alcott Murray Hill Hutton Chamber of Commerce Chanute

Princess Margaret and Townsend Romance Nears Key Decision

Princess Margaret returns to Clarence House amid rumors she will marry Group Captain Peter Townsend. Reports say Queen Elizabeth and the Queen Mother were spirited on their own return as Townsend’s private weekend rendezvous with Margaret fuels a royal romance described as a soap opera by editors.

London Margaret Peter Townsend Princess Margaret Townsend Elizabeth Clarence House Queen Elizabeth Euston Station Windsor Castle Uckfield House Rupert Nevill Onyx

Almanac Predicts Bitter Winter Ahead For 1956

The 164th Farmer's Almanac edition forecasts a severe 1956 winter with very cold temperatures and few mild spells. Abe Weatherwise says November starts with storms and blustery cold, with no real warm break until late March, and a snowy New Year in many regions.

Dublin N. H Old Farmer's Almanac America Almanac Abe Abe Weatherwise OFA

Torch Bandit At Greeley Bank Heist

Greeley Bank in Greeley Kansas was broken into early today with a torch used to burn two vault doors. Robbers pried open a rear door and stole between 200 and 300 dollars in quarters and half dollars. Investigators from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation joined Anderson County officers. Greeley lies about ten miles northeast of Garnett.

Greeley Kas Sam Geer Anderson County Kansas Bureau of Investigation Garnett

Kansan Couple Die After Train Collision in Plainfield

A Kansas couple, Rudolph Wenzel aged 65 and Dorothea 50, were struck by a P A freight train in Plainfield yesterday. Dorothea was killed and Rudolph is in serious condition in Joliet Hospital. They resided in Lawrence.

Plainfield Til. P Kansas Rudolph Wenzel Joliet Hospital Dorothea Lawrence

Teen Canteen Drive Set by BPW and Members

The Cha­nute drive starts Nov 7 with business section fund effort and residential canvassing by older youth center members. BPW leaders Mr and Mrs David McCune direct campaigns with Mrs Nora Summers chairing the collection. A Nov 16 benefit card party is planned to support funds.

Heen Chanute Business & Professional Womens Club David McCune R. D. Hamar Nora Summers BPW Mothers of Canteen Mothers of Canteen Members, Mrs. McCune Lee Francis Joe Sutcliffe W. L. Daniels Floyd Bray Chanute Clubs Guy Donovan McCune

Teen Dies from Topeka Traffic Injuries

Edward Isaacs age 19 died in a Topeka hospital from injuries from a Saturday night accident. Police say Isaacs walked into the car driven by 17 year old James Sisco. It was Topeka’s fourth traffic fatality of the year.

Topeka Edward Isaacs James Sisco Isaacs

Prowlers Prompt Fatal Shot At Nashua Owner Home

Nassau detectives planned to question socialite Ann Woodward at the hospital to clear up additional points in the fatal shooting of her husband William Woodward Jr. The 35 year old horseman was killed by a 12 gauge blast as he stood in his doorway. Authorities say the shooting is being investigated as possibly accidental but still under review.

Oyster Bay N. Y.P William Woodward Jr John W. Pratting Woodward Nashua Ann Pittsburg Kas Windsor Long Island North Shore Pinnell Dist. Atty Frank Gulotta

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