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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1973
Page
11
Michael A. Robnett aged 3 of Cherryvale drowned after entering a closed city pool. Police say he crossed from his grandparents’ home, got inside the fenced area, and was found beneath three feet of water.
Sealed proposals for bridge work in Neosho County Kansas will be received in Parsons until 9:00 AM CDT September 20 1973 and publicly opened. Project includes repair of a bridge about 2.25 miles west of St Paul on K57. Minority business enterprises may bid without discrimination and all bidders must be prequalified by the Highway Commission. Specifications available at Neosho County Clerk or Highway Commission office. A J Gray Director.
Members of Iota Alpha Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority solicit contributions to the Arthritis Foundation. Volunteers are needed to canvass the city with house-to-house solicitations expected to end by Sept. 25. The Kansas Arthritis Chapter promotes research, public health information, and education to fight the nation’s top crippling disease.
Fredonia based United Telephone Company of Kansas has filed with the Kansas Corporation Commission for rate increases. Proposed monthly residential rates would rise to 7.10 for one party 3.30 for two party and 10.50 for rural four party service while business rates would be 14.10 for one party and 16.90 for rural four party service.
Virginia H. Sherman was named Executrix of the Will of Agnes F. Haynes in Neosho County Probate Court on August 28 1973. Creditors must present claims within six months from first publication or be barred by law. Alberta Gough probate judge attested the appointment. Sherman and Rubow serve as attorneys.
Open weekend meetings of Lay Witness I at First United Methodist Church invite public attendance. A nursery is provided and reservations are optional. Program for grades one to six led by Mrs Kent Dobson. A 24 hour prayer vigil from noon Thursday starts the weekend. John Wolfe of Church Renewal Inc. will lead services Friday and Sunday. Saturday includes a salad luncheon and various hostesses. Beverages provided for all meals.
Daily Transcript lists visiting hours 2 to 4 pm and 6 30 to 8 pm. Census 78 for adults and pediatrics with two babies. Wednesday admissions include many locals and area residents. Dismissals noted. one birth reported to Mr. and Mrs. Swiler. Washington dispatch covers energy policy view on propane allocation amid hearings. Nixon admin stance unchanged. A church program with creative worship scheduled for 7 15 pm Saturday.
Local theater at Neosho County Community Junior College screens My Little Chickadee with W C Fields at 7 tonight as part of NCCJC film series. Juco students free with ID. Weekend guests visit families, a municipal immunization clinic planned in Fredonia, and the Lindquist reunion set for Central Park Building with a noon basket dinner. The Neosho County Farmers Organization meets Monday at Erie courthouse. Ice cream and cake planned.
Police report electricity flickered in parts of Chanute when a driver lost control of his car near 4th and Santa Fe and struck a light pole. Jack E. Gill age 22? 12 W 4th was cited for careless driving and released on $50 bond. Pole damage billed to Gill.
Kiwanis Club members and 42 guests rode a chartered bus to Kansas City to eat and watch the Royals game. The Kiwanis board schedules a Wednesday meeting at Neosho County Community Junior College Penner Lounge, and a steak fry is planned next week in Central Park with reservations via Jack Brown at 431 1473.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Coats of Cherryvale died when their motorcycle collided with a car on Highway 20 near Pryor Oklahoma. Coats, 41, operated the motorcycle and also served as a minister. his wife was 40. Coats worked for a business forms firm in the area.
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