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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1955
Page
5
A long, informal note describes daily hospital life and family quirks. The writer mentions sodium penatnol, a sleeping cat, rain and a dog, siblings' antics with dirt turned into a roller coaster, neighbors, a ball team loss, and plans for a future visit after the girl’s operation. The tone is affectionate and domestic, with small town details and casual gossip.
The 1956 city budget was adopted this morning after an hour wait for objectors. The general operating fund totals 315,752 with 6.175 mill levy raising 378,959. Overall city levy drops to 12.164 mills from 12.437. Total budget equals 2,061,184.
The Garden City Motor Co the local DeSoto and Plymouth dealer runs its last week of business with closing set for next Monday. Manager L C Sparks says no alternate dealer has been arranged. The firm employs six mechanics and salesmen and is selling off remaining shop equipment and cars.
National Farm policy is urged for reevaluation in the next session by Rep. Hope, who criticizes flexible price supports and argues 90 percent parity is better though not ideal. He backs a domestic parity wheat plan with market price sales, allotments, and certificates redeemable by millers, aiming to curb surpluses and reduce government storage.
Demonstrators ignored a no violence order from President Syngman Rhee and attempted to storm Wolmi Island near Inchon for the third time in five days. US troops with gas guns and hoses repelled the mob as 22 Americans and 80 Koreans were injured, while inspectors from Czechoslovakia and Poland remained on the island.
Burtis Motor Co. won a city contract to supply a one ton truck for the cemetery department at $1,986 on a low bid. The Ford truck replaces a 1949 model traded in with a $500 allowance. It will be equipped with a hydraulic hoist for dirt and gravel use. Other bidders were Nolan Motor Co and Southwestern Equipment Co with bids of $1,725 plus $335 hoist and $1,800 plus $391 hoist respectively.
A weather bulletin from the U S Weather Bureau provides region wide forecasts and conditions. The report outlines temperature waves humidity and precipitation expectations for the upcoming days with notes on potential storms and wind patterns.
Seven dozen Explorer Scouts and leaders from 11 Southwest Kansas towns depart Finnup Park by Santa Fe Trail Council trucks for a 16 day Canada canoeing voyage through Kansas Iowa and Michigan ending in Southern Ontario. They will camp at parks and camps en route and endure a six day canoeing stint in the lake region after orientation. Participants include Ray Salyer Gail Garten Robert Husband Mike Higgins Terry Turner Louis Rodwell Bery Scranton Carl MacThurow Dale Jones Bob Ridgway Bobby Tasker Jimmie Jennings Bob Hess Jim Williams and many others from Dodge City Liberal Lakin Ness City Tribune Scott City Neodesha and nearby locales.
Garden City and surrounding Finney county areas logged scattered rainfall as a storm system swept through the region. Pierceville reported up to 1.60 inches, while Garden City saw traces to a quarter inch and Holcomb received a light sprinkle. Three day totals climbed in spots near 2.40 inches, with strongest rain north and northeast of Garden City.
City officials authorized Northern Natural Gas Co of Omaha to start drilling the first of three gas wells within 30 days of formal notice. City Attorney Lloyd Haag reported failed efforts to obtain a supplemental agreement on interest rate adjustments, leading to official notice to commence operations after all legal requirements were met.
Garden City city commissioners heard a TV proposal from Frank Schmale of Mobile Electronics to erect a 500 to 600 foot community tower for in-city television reception. They withheld action pending study of similar franchises in other cities and proposal details. Subscribers would pay a hook-on fee for the service after tests determined optimal height for reception.
Harris Rooks 31, maintenance man at Acme Foundry and Machine Co., was electrocuted while repairing a crane. He slipped from about 10 feet, fell into an electric wire, and died. He is survived by his widow, his mother, and two brothers.
Members of the American G I Forum from across Kansas gather in Garden City Sunday for a state board meeting at the Latin American club. The 2 p.m. session will include delegates from all chapters as the American Junior G 1 Forum, now on roll with 27 members, discusses a sock-hop and box supper.
Eugene Palmer son of Mr and Mrs Walter Palmer 1021 North Fourth received the $200 Rotary club scholarship. He plans engineering studies at KU and is top senior class president at Garden City high school with a 28 average. Present were Jack Curtis club president and Ed McMahan Rotary district governor.
Mr Stork visited the home of Mr and Mrs Carl Boyd Imperial Rose yesterday morning. A baby girl weighing 7 pounds and ounces was born. Mother and baby are doing fine according to the family physician. They entered St Catherine hospital shortly after the birth.
A humorous note explains that twenty five cents saved 30 years ago by skipping a haircut would now buy one sixth of a haircut. The quip highlights how small savings compound over time to cover only a fragment of a modern grooming cost.
East Coast residents brace for Connie with hurricane warnings from Myrtle Beach to Virginia Capes. The center sits about 225 miles southeast of Myrtle Beach with little movement expected for 12 hours. Winds near hurricane force may reach 135 mph while preparations shift people away from beaches along the North Carolina coast and Cape Lookout likely path.
4-H youths advance toward the Finney County Free Fair with six judging and demonstration events planned. Top blue ribbon winners emerged in food demonstrations by June Warner Judy Phipps Mary Kay Bergkamp and Barbara Bergkamp while Jack Jewell demonstrated grasshopper control. Dairy and home economics winners were also recognized as pre fair activities continue through Friday with style revue and livestock judging set for Friday and Monday.
Ronald Mott a 24 year old farmer from Pierceville received multiple pelvic fractures when the horse he rode stumbled and fell on him The accident happened around 7 p m as he returned from the pasture His wife found the horse without a bridal but with the saddle and he was in the pasture by 8 30 p m taken to St Catherine hospital Doctors said the rider cannot recall the fall and that a four to six week hospital stay is possible with his condition listed as satisfactory.
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