Farewell party and local visits in Dighton community
Dighton residents note departures and arrivals including Larry Walters leaving on leave for Norman Okla and Stanley Fullmer returning to Hutchinson for school. New arrival: a son born Friday at Scott County Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dowell. Local gatherings include farewell for Mr. and Mrs. J W Langston to Arkansas and a Baptist Women Christmas party at Sam Riefschneider home. Jim Bartlett funeral in Hutchinson prompts family attendance.
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Dighton
Larry Walters
Norman
Okla
Newman
Marion Bryant
St. Anthony Hospital
Dodge City
Betty Lou Sooby
Garden City
Jo Johns
Stanley Fullmer
Great Lakes
Hutchinson
Robert Dowell
Scott County Hospital
H. C. Smith
Scott City
Vaughn Seward
Richard Berndorf Haw
Kansas City
Bendorf
Keith Schoepf
Forest. Barlow
Don Clark
Winston Church
Don Hoy Boone
J. W. Langston
Arkansas
Clark Johnston
Sam Riefschneider
William Berger
Nebraskan Killed in Collision Near Salina
A Nebraska man Albert Rulla 43 of Douglas was killed yesterday in a two vehicle crash on U S 81 about eight miles north of Salina. The pickup driver died at the scene and a semi trailer truck was involved in the collision.
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Salina i
Nebraska
U.S. 81
Salina
Albert Rulla
Douglas
Neb
Large Bequest to Salina School by Glenn Martin
In his will probated yesterday Glenn L. Martin pioneer flier and airplane builder left Kansas Wesleyan University Salina a bequest of 100000 dollars. The total gifts in the will reach 3635000 dollars reflecting his philanthropic plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salina School
Glenn Martin
Baltimore
Kansas Wesleyan University
Salina
Glenn L. Martin
Martin
Much Yet To Learn of Dope
Washington debates the drug crisis with arguments on punishment versus treatment. Congress probes addiction impact on economy, with advocates for harsh penalties and compulsory commitment alongside calls for humane care and voluntary clinics. Federal law and past measures shape the debate as officials examine remedies. A final note mentions Arizona’s unlawful possession fine for deer without a locked tag.
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Congress
Pedler
Harry J. Anslinger
Anslinger
Lexington
Fort Worth
Tex
Arizona
Christmas Wish List From Local Children
A long letter from multiple children lists Christmas desires including cowboy boots and hats, electric trains, dolls and doll houses, toy weapons, tractors, road graders, and sewing machines. Names mentioned include Alex Geier, Johnny, Eric Larson, Sally, Tommy Koksal, Butch Talbott, Davy Crockett, Roy Rogers, and Sally’s mother, with addresses and school details sprinkled throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex
Davey Crocket
Alamo
Johnny
Rose Ann
Duane
Diane
Santa
Alex Geier
P.S
Christmas Wish List From Local Children Stirs Santa Cheer
A long list of youngsters from a neighborhood write to Santa with holiday requests. Children request toys including bicycles, dolls, trains, a sled, a rocking horse, nursing kits, a doctor kit, a football suit, toy firearms, a telegraph, and various gear. Names and addresses appear throughout the page as families share their letters.
Spreckels of Two Million Dollars Becomes John D Smith
John D Spreckels TI once inherited two million from grandfather Adolph Spreckels but now goes by John D Smith a cabinet salesman after a Superior Court ruling He said the Spreckels name was a handicap hindering job prospects as employers read him as a financier or playboy Most of the fortune is gone since 1930 leaving him with a plain new identity
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Seattle
John D. Spreckels
John D. Smith
Spreckels
Adolph B. Spreckels
Public Told About H Bomb Progress, Says Anderson
Senator Clinton Anderson urges the Atomic Energy Commission to disclose all details of its effort to harness the H bomb for peaceful purposes so the public can participate and contribute to the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Sen
Clinton Anderson
D-Nm
Atomic Energy Commission
Moving in a Few Days From Deerfield Santa Letter
Gary and Mike write to Santa from Box 19 Deerfield asking about reindeer and Rudolph while noting they will be moving soon and the new house is across from the new schoolhouse. They request a prompt reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Love
Gary
Mike
P.S
Reindeer
Rudolph
Gary Mathias
Deerfield
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Curtis Stid
Janet Solze
L. L. Solze
North First
Dighton News
Langstons
Floyd Bartlett Sr
Bob Bartlett
Floyd Bartlett Jr
Jim Bartlett
Washington
Eisenhower
Waniel
Dtex
Rep
Borgs
D-La
New York Academy of Medicine
New York State Medical Society
Southwest Kansas Power, Inc
Eric Larson
Sally
Alta Brown
George Wharton
Davy Crockett
Roy Rogers
Kathy
Tommy Koksal
Evans
Butch Talbott
Debbie Talbott
Larie
Wards
Ann
Debra
Linda Jean Selich
Dennis Smith
Parkwood
Cappy
Santa Claus
Phyllis Marlene Bowman
Ronnie
Leslie and
Ronnie Cripe
7Th St
Charles Ray Bowman
Andy Mora
Hopelong Cassidy
Dolores Hahn
Patricia H. Hahn
Daryl Hahn
Carol Hahn
Gregory Hahn
Elizabeth Salerno
Thomas Sheehy
Butch Norman Carr, Jr
Tonetty
Tamara
Tommy Tincher
Holcomb
Babby
Brian
Gretchen Larson
Bob
Nancy C
Steve
Nancy Carol
Steve Hopkins
E. Chestnut
Mama
Penny Wixson
Patricia Chrystie
Hackberry
Kathleen Chrystie
David
Bobby Wixson
Cathy
Joe Wixson
John
Marilyn
Bobby Proudfit
Olive
St of the
Truman
Missouri
Harry S. Truman
Ban State
Norris Drug
Phillsys
Garden City, Kansas
Garden National Bank
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