Side Swipes and Small-town Echoes in Tribune Snippets
A Chanute Tribune item hints at subtle newsroom humor about a pool rule while reporting on local tends. Sammy Ray McCullough, 16, of Burlington dominates Neosho river yellow catfish with a 41 pounder and a 3842 pounder, plus multiple catches over 5 and 15 pounds. A Baldwin trucker, Alfred Berner, 31, Illinoisan, was found guilty of petty larceny for stealing a rug from 4-Winds Motel and fined five dollars plus costs. the rug was returned.
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Chanute Tribune
Country Club
the Tribune
The
Tribune
Raw
Sammy Ray McCullough
Burlington
Neosho River
Sammy
Baldwin
Alfred Berner
Waterloo
Ill
Eric DeGraffenreid
DeGraffenreid
Art Jensen
Jensen
Berner
Ottawa
I. J. Kloster
US50 Work Progresses North of Ottawa
Progress on US 50S improvement north of Ottawa shows satisfactory pace despite rain delaying dirt work. Widening half finished, culverts complete, one bridge widened, straightaways relocated, surfacing expected to start this week. Finish target is September first. project spans 6.2 miles to south of Franklin Douglas county line with 24 foot roadway and two removed curves.
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Ottawa
State Highway Commission
Franklin- Douglas County
Fatzer leaders seize 96 slot machines in eight city raids
Atty. Gen. Harold R. Fatzer led raids in eight Kansas cities seizing 96 slot machines as part of a crackdown on gambling devices. Machines were found at Elks, Moose, Eagles, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and American Legion clubs with warrants issued after Fatzer presented evidence of illegal operation.
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Topeka
Harold R. Fatzer
Veterans Organizations
Elks, Moose and Eagles Lodges
Fatzer
Kansas
Chanute
Elks Club
el Dorado
The
Veterans of
Foreign Wars Club
Moose Club
Wichita
Junction City
Goodland
Veterans of Foreign Wars Club
Ogden
American Legion Club
St. Francis
Vets Club
Great Bend
Eagles Club
Elks ‘Club
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Yes
It Was Hot A Year Ago In Ottawa Weather Note
The noon temperature reached 93 degrees in Ottawa today, cooler by four degrees than yesterday's 97. A year ago the high was 117, with the first 12 days of July in the 90s and a top of 98 on the 10th. The forecast calls for cooler air by Thursday and possible rain in parts of the state. Salina hit 102 yesterday, while Russell had 101 and Hill City and Wamego posted 100.
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Ottawa
Weather Bureau
Salina
Russell
Hill City
Wamego
Weather forecast for east central area with storms
Fair and continued hot from the east to central areas with partial cloudiness and isolated thunderstorms in the extreme west this afternoon, tonight and Wednesday. Winds may be locally strong in the west and central areas this afternoon. Lows near 70 in the extreme west and in the 70s elsewhere, highs Wednesday in the 95 to 102 range. Douglas Bros. advertises products and prices.
Annual Pomona IOOF Picnic Opens Thursday
The Pomona IOOF picnic, an event for 28 years, runs Thursday through Saturday with baseball, a carnival, and a Kansas City talent variety show. Prizes include a two year old Shetland pony, a heifer calf, and a spotted gift. square and round dancing plus a home talent program on Saturday night. Parking will be provided for cars at any time during the final square dance.
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Pomona I. O. O. F
Kansas City
Texas man arrested in uranium stock sale case
A Houston man, Paul Brownlee, was arrested in Ottawa for soliciting and selling unregistered stock in the General Development Corporation, a uranium mining firm. He allegedly sold over $1,000 worth to Ottawa University students, promising $2.50 per share in 90 days. Bond posted. preliminary hearing July 26.
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Texas
Paul Brownlee
Houston
Kansas
Jack Byrd
Brownlee
General Development Corporation
Corporation
Delaware
South Dakota
Ottawa University
Ottawa
O. U
Byrd
Security Department
Kansas Corporation Commission
Bob Lamey
KCC Security Division
Dick Pringle
KCC
Farmers Lose Freedom Says Benson at Carver memorial
UK Secretary of Agriculture Benson told Diamond residents that millions of small farmers are losing freedom to think and act under federal crop controls, blaming high rigid supports for surpluses. He spoke at American Agriculture Day services honoring George Washington Carver and urged flexible price supports to prevent dependence on subsidies.
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Diamond
Benson
Carver
Ottawa Day at Kansas City Baseball Trip Sold Out Status
Ottawa residents rush to join a Kansas City trip for an Athl tics versus Chicago White Sox game on August 10 with 100 plus tickets sold. Deadline is July 30, price 4.35 includes bus and game ticket. buses depart 5 15 p m from North American Hotel. game time 8 p m. Tickets available at Chamber of Commerce and North American Hotel. game only tickets at Peoples National Bank.
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Ottawa
Kansas City
Athletics
Chicago White Sox
Chamber of Commerce
J. E. Going
Coca-Cola Bottling Co
Going
Peg Carr
Peoples National Bank
That Kind Of Work Could Kill A Man
In Camden New Jersey William Whalen a 43 year old plumber bent to clear a sewer obstruction. After ten minutes he freed a 75mm shell weighing 1 pound 10 inches long and 3 inches in diameter. The live shell was hauled to the surface and authorities noted the danger but could not determine how it reached the sewer.
Polio Fund Request Rejected by Committee
A court-ordered tone of the report describes a tragic crime in Sioux City where Donna Sue Davis, a two year old girl, was found fatally harmed in a farm field near the Ernest Oehlerking farm just across the Missouri River from the city. Police say the child was sexually assaulted and died from a head injury. One man was taken for questioning as investigators pursue the motive in this ruthless disappearance.
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Siouxn Cipy
Donna Sue Davis
James Davis
Davis
Ernest Oehlerking
Sioux City
Neb
Missouri River
Oeh
Donna
Installation set for Rev. Carl Arrendorf at West End parish
The Miami County Larger Parish will install Rev. Carl Arrendorf as pastor tomorrow at 8 PM at Rantoul Methodist Church. The Neosho Presbytery leads the service with Rev. Donald Zimmerman, Rev. William Hunt, Rev. Marion Moyes, Rev. Howard Johnson and Rev. William Ward participating. Ward is the former pastor now replaced by Rev. Grondorf. All members and friends are invited.
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Carl Arrendorf
West End
Miami County
Rantoul Methodist Church
Neosho
Donald Zimmerman
McPherson
William Hunt
Chanute
Marion Moyes
Paola
Howard Johnson
Osawatomie
William Ward
Ottawa
Ward
Rev. Grondorf
Americans Lead All Star Game Early In Milwaukee
Americans take 4-0 lead over National League in the All Star baseball game at Milwaukee County Stadium with early scoring and strong start from American batters.
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Milwaukee
County Stadium
Referendum on Franklin county wool payments plan
Franklin county wool growers may vote on a referendum to fund wool marketing development. if approved, deductions of one cent per pound from wool payments and five cents per hundred pounds live weight from lamb and yearling payments would be collected in 1956. Ballots go to all known producers, with August 19 return deadline and September result briefing.
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Franklin County
Frank Lehew
ASC
Gordon Barnes
Congress Rejects Eisenhower Vaccine Aid and Appropriations
The House Appropriations Committee rejected a 30 million dollar request for free Salk polio vaccine for needy children, saying the program lacks congressional authorization. The panel approved a 1.65 billion dollar appropriations bill with cuts, and ordered halt on the Air Force Academy project. It also funded state evacuation plans and other defense, atomic, and health items. Senate and House panels later approved measures to provide free polio vaccine to some groups.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Fisenhower
Congress
Senate
House
Eisenhower
Clouse
Appropriations Committee
Nation Institutes of Health
Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs
Colo. Oo
Prison Bureau
Senate Labor Committee
Public Health Service Act
Two Die In Kansas City Plane Crash Near Fairfax
Two planes collided near Fairfax Airport in Platte County Missouri. A Cessna from Bakers Flying Service carrying an instructor Thomas D. Jones and co pilot Samuel Hoyte Rempel crashed, killing both. A Trans World Airlines DC3 landed safely. pilot H D Orr and co pilot R L Horton unharmed.
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Kansas City
Fairfax
State Highway Patrol
Kas
Baker’s Flying Service
Trans World Airlines
Thomas D. Jones
Samuel Hoyte Rempel
TWA
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Douglas County
Highway Patrol
the Herald
Carl Gray
Lawrence
Gray
Madden
Attorney General
Douglas Bros
Pomona
Lamb
Smorgusbord Wednite Coffee Shop
Newfield’s
Hee Mantle
Yankee
Weidmann
A.L
Tire & Battery
Community Survey
Beets
Pontiac-Cadillac
Cheney Markets
Hniston’s
First National Bank
Minnick Motors
Montgomery Ward & Co
Townsends
Edmiston's Muck
Ottawa Lumber Co
Richardson’s Shoe
Curby Auto Supply
Hillcrest
Hillcrest Drive
Madison’s Jewelry
Malott Hardware
Paevey -Dunges Mortuary Peoples National Bank
Richardson’s Shoe Store
Saunders Stewart Memorials Saffron Glass Co
Tally Theatre
Keefer
Price Motor Co
Sheldon Track & Tractor Co
Smargusbord Wednite Coffee Shop
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