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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1971
Page
11
Daily Transcript reports visiting hours 2 to 4 p m and 6 30 to 8 p m for Neosho Memorial Hospital. Census lists 57 adults and pediatric patients and seven newborns. The paper lists several Wednesday and today names at addresses in Humboldt Chanute Thayer and Parson s with one birth and multiple marriage licenses issued.
The Neosho County unit of the American Cancer Society met at the Orchid Buffet with Mrs. John Knight re elected president. Officers elected include Mrs. Dwight McCreight vice president Mrs. Ray Colvin secretary and Mrs. Daisy Jordan treasurer. The group reported school and club education efforts and 261 dozen cancer dressings distributed locally along with financial aid for drugs and travel. Reach to Recovery volunteers were introduced and a Crusade report showed 6855.02 dollars in contributions. Dr Henry Baker spoke on cancer detection and treatment after a film on annual medical check ups.
Farmers northwest of Carthage win county approval to form Careytown Mo to block a Carthage landfill plan. Careytown trustees pass a nuisance ordinance while Carthage seeks to buy 160 acres in the area and the city attorney appeals to the Missouri attorney general claiming no valid municipal purpose for the new town.
William R. Griggs 18 of Parsons drove a 1965 Pontiac southbound when he swerved to avoid an animal, ran into a ditch, overturned and burned. No injuries were reported and damage was estimated at 1300 dollars. Sheriff investigators Kern and Powell reported.
Oswego will host a new recreation vehicle plant announced by E. J. Coons Jr. of Coons Manufacturing Inc. The firm purchased a 62,500 square foot building and plans early production by late October with payroll of 70 to 80 by January for pickup coaches.
A religious message cites New Testament verses to warn against mockers and lusts. It highlights Peter’s warnings about scoffers and judgment and Paul’s law of sowing and reaping, stressing that earthly delays do not negate divine judgment.
Sedgwick County Sheriff John N. Carr and Undersheriff Sam Davidson were hospitalized for a few days after a Wednesday two car crash on a county road about 11 miles west of Wichita. A spokesman said they had cuts and bruises and were in satisfactory condition with no other details released.
Sixteen high school students began tutoring grade school pupils Wednesday as part of a new program sponsored by Mrs. Dallas Brandon of the high school. The high school tutors will work daily at the grade schools under the regular teacher and principal, with one student one tutor.
Alf Landon the 1936 GOP presidential nominee and former Kansas governor is 84. He stays active with a daily horseback ride on his Topeka estate and discusses concerns about a managed economy and potential Soviet subordination. His wife three children and three grandchildren will join a family birthday dinner tonight.
Frontier Airlines will add a Topeka stop to a northbound daily service from Tri-City Airport near Parsons starting Sept 15. The morning leg departs Parsons at 8 56, arrives Topeka 9 32, and reaches Kansas City at 10 04. No Parsons Topeka service exists on southbound or other daily flights. minor time changes apply to the remaining three Tri-City daily flights.
The First Baptist Church voted to engage the American Baptist Extension Corporation as consultants for a comprehensive building program. Plans call for a new sanctuary and a study of the current educational facility, with the corporation’s Architectural Services department providing guidance.
ILC Products furnished by Westamerica Securities Inc. 6537 describes a bid request for local socks and electronics.
The market lists Grade A extra large eggs at 31 cents per dozen, Grade A large at 23 cents, Grade A medium at 23 cents, Grade A small at 17 cents, and Grade C price unavailable. Buyers should check current receipts for updates.
Mrs. Nota E. Pens of Grants Pass Oregon died Tuesday after a long illness. Born October 7 1875 in Cherryvale she was the daughter of John and (unread). Survivors include son Walter G Pens Grants Pass and four daughters Pauline Jensen Apple Valley Maxine Pierce Hesperia Edna Lust Victorville Leota Wallace Van Nuys along with 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Johnson Mortuary.
Valve problems blocked access to the 18 inch river main last Friday delaying cleaning. The water department does not know when the main will be cleaned again. Wilson Engineering, which prepared the plan, was present and asks to be notified of the next attempt to gauge waste removal and plan further cleaning, flow, and pressure tests.
Grant Avenue Baptist Church announces a picnic at Highland Park this Saturday with games fellowship at 3 30 p m and basket supper at 4 30 p m In case of rain activities move to the church Royster Junior High elected Brad Bright president Nancy Peters vice president Sonya Grady secretary treasurer Installation of officers and first meeting held Wednesday Steven Lee Phillips son of Robert E Phillips earned a BS in electrical engineering from Texas Tech University at August commencement Kim Lawter Baker enrolled for fall at Oklahoma State Tech in Okmulgee studying letterpress printing He is son of Henry K Baker and wife residing at 521 S Central.
Theft of six chain saws and $6 from Harrison Implement Co. in Erie was reported to police on Wednesday. The report said thieves entered the building through a back window.
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