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25 years ago (1983) Yesterday’s 98-degree temperature was good for business at the swimming pool, but hard on people who had to work out in the sun. As a test, a Tribune reporter tried the old “fry an egg on the sidewalk” saying, but the egg only simmered around the edges. 50 years ago (1958) ERIE -- Mary Ann Torrence, daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. J.M. Torrence, has signed a contract to teach instrumental music in the only high school...
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25 years ago (1983) WASHINGTON -- The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill to establish a national holiday of the third Monday each January, to honor the late Martin Luther King Jr. 50 years ago (1958) Robert Banta, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Banta, 115 N. Larson, will attend St. Joseph’s Catholic High School at Hays this fall. This is one of the few places in Kansas which offers an ROTC program at the high school level. 75 ...
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25 years ago (1983) Rooster’s grocery store at Main and Plummer advertises cottage cheese, 24 oz. 97 cents; ice milk, half-gallon, 88 cents; Gold Medal flour, 5 lbs. 69; and picnic hams, 79 cents a pound. 50 years ago (1958) The Tribune’s August Calendar Girl is Dee Ann Tabor, 18, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Tabor, 1220 W. 2nd. 75 years ago (1933) The Tribune’s correspondent for the Elk Creek neighborhood reports a fine rain last ...
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25 years ago (1983) The Montgomery Ward store in Chanute Shopping Center advertises large-capacity washing machines, $389; and electric dryers, $289. 50 years ago (1958) The Silver Grill Cafe, 26-28 W. Main, advertises a chicken fried steak dinner for 79 cents. The meal includes salad, potatoes, beverage and bread. 75 years ago (1933) A new business, Chanute Maytag Washing Machine Co., will open Saturday at 14. S. Highland. Mr. and...
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25 years ago (1983) A Tribune feature highlights the life and work of Linda Fillman, who has operated Fillman boarding kennels for the past 45 years. Linda’s husband, L.R. Fillman, was a building contractor, but for the past 50 years, Linda has had the help of Henry Wittock, a combination friend, near-family member and since Linda’s health worsened, operator of the kennels. 50 years ago (1958) The city budgets are higher for next year ...
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25 years ago (1983) A Tribune photo series about outdoor activities shows Bard Brutchin, 10, on his roller skates; Joe Stevenson trying out a new jet ski at Santa Fe Lake; and young Jeff Caldwell competing in a golf tournament. 50 years ago (1958) Officers for the newly-formed Big Creek watershed district are Ralph Bauer, Lyle Meyer, Jack Jordan and Earl Reinhardt. 75 years ago (1933) After the purchase of 18 more sewing machines, ...
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25 years ago (1983) Most market gardeners are adults, often older people, but 12-year-old Kevin Elrod is in his second year as the owner and operator of Kountry Korner. With the help of his father, Darold, Kevin grows and markets a good selection of fresh vegetables. 50 years ago (1958) A Tribune photo shows city commissioners Randall Diver, Dale Dahlgren and Harold Williams during a recent commission meeting. 75 years ago (1933) T...
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25 years ago (1983) A Chanute girl, 12-year-old Carol Stuart, has qualified for the prestigious Hershey’s Track & Field meet Aug. 12 and 13 in Hershey, Pa. Stuart has been awarded an expenses-paid trip to the meet. 50 years ago (1958) A Tribune photo shows Sheila Nation, 22, as she gives information to become a registered voter. City Clerk Howard Parsons is taking down the information. 75 years ago (1933) Grain prices have been...
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25 years ago (1983) Chanute’s ILC Conroth plant at 614 W. Cherry has been purchased by Philips Industries. A spokesman said most employees, including plant manager Larry Reeves and office manager Debbie Hughes, will be retained. 50 years ago (1958) An increase in the school budget will bring school spending for the next year to $686,962, an increase of $46,281 over last year. 75 years ago (1933) Chanute has been selected as one of four c...
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25 years ago (1983) A.A. Frischenmeyer doesn’t let his age, 68, stop him from participating in a class to learn how to ride a motorcycle. Herb Swender is teaching the class, sponsored by the recreation department and with students mostly falling in the 12- to 18-year age range. 50 years ago (1958) Postmaster Lief Nelson said he has a good supply of the new four-cent stamps which will be go into use on Aug. 1. Other rate changes include...
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25 years ago (1983) Alice Blackwood was honored recently on the occasion of her 100th birthday. Blackwood was born July 18, 1883, in Coyville. She now resides at 601 S. Kansas, with a daughter. She had three children, five grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. 50 years ago (1958) The cornerstone was laid yesterday for the new Grace Episcopal church at Third and Lincoln. When completed, this will be the third structure the congregat...
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25 years ago (1983) Bill Johnson Furniture, 18-20 N. Highland, advertises oak dining table and chairs, $999; Flexsteel sofa, $399; and three-piece bedroom suites, $369. 50 years ago (1958) A Tribune photo taken during the bean feed at Erie shows Erie residents Edward Richardson, 78; Glenn Tallman, 69; S.M. Teeter, 74; and Alva Ford, 80. 75 years ago (1933) WASHINGTON - Pres. Roosevelt is now advocating a back-to-the-land policy as ...
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25 years ago (1983) A Tribune feature centers on Pat Conn, manager and golf pro at Safari Golf Course. Conn has been a golf enthusiast since age seven, and spent 17 years on the pro golf tour. 50 years ago (1958) Robert D. Hamar, a trustee on the board of Neosho Memorial Hospital since 1942, has resigned that post to become assistant director of the hospital. He will be succeeded on the board by Hugh T. Jones, Jr. 75 years ago (1933)...
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25 years ago (1983) A Tribune feature tells of Jim Wheatly, a master craftsman in wood. Photographs show some of his work, which includes clock cases, a dining table and chairs, and a tea cart. Wheatly said woodworking was his hobby until he retired in 1980, but now is his full-time occupation. 50 years ago (1958) Jean Ashley, 19, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Ed Ashley, 911 S. Highland, has qualified in the championship flight of the Broad...
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25 years ago (1983) Leon Hazen was recently recognized as one of the five best junior college instructors in the nation. Hazen has just retired after having taught English at Neosho County Community College since 1963. 50 years ago (1958) The welfare office is to be located in new quarters at Second and Santa Fe, moving there from 101 S. Santa Fe. The new location includes space for a conference room and several offices. 75 years ago...
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25 years ago (1983) The grand opening is being held today at Larry Miller Chrysler dealership, 914 W. Cherry. 50 years ago (1958) Work has resumed on construction of the new Fairfield school building, east of Chanute on K-39 highway. Work had been halted for several days because of a labor dispute. 75 years ago (1933) URBANA - H.N. Roberts and family moved to Kimball Tuesday, where he will be the Katy depot agent. 100 years ago (1908) ...
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25 years ago (1983) THAYER - Thayer resident Albert Smedley and his four sisters are having a family reunion, enjoying being together for only the second time since the youngest sister was born in 1923. Albert and three of his sisters were raised near Thayer by their grandparents but the youngest sister was raised in Oregon by an aunt. 50 years ago (1958) Former Chanute resident Richard L. Reese, 42, has been killed in a cave-in of his...
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25 years ago (1983) Frances and Wilfred Hamm, Buffalo, have sold The Book Store, 4 E. Main in Chanute, to Margaret and Kenneth Herder, 1201 W. 7th. 50 years ago (1958) An advertisement for Johnson Mortuary contains photographs of the two owner-operators, Floyd L. Johnson and Fred L. Johnson. The firm formerly operated under the name Wilson-Johnson Mortuary. 75 years ago (1933) The city has announced plans to widen Evergreen from Ma...
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25 years ago (1983) Prairie dogs are usually found in far western Kansas, but a Tribune photo shows a couple of the cute but pesky little animals who have set up housekeeping just south of Chanute. 50 years ago (1958) Pictured in the Tribune are Leland Ramey, 15, and his mother, Mrs. Merle Ramey, as Leland receives his Eagle Scout badge. 75 years ago (1933) WASHINGTON - Provisions of the National Recovery Act will provide for short...
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25 years ago (1983) A raft race at Santa Fe Lake was one of the events at the Fourth of July celebration. Pictured in the Tribune is the team sponsored by Lopeman Lectronics. 50 years ago (1958) A five generation photo is printed in today’s Tribune. Shown are baby Billy Joe Lindquist, his mother, Mrs. Gary Lindquist; her mother, Mrs. Leona Gibson; her mother, Mrs. Vyrl Eller; and her mother, Mrs. Ada Taylor. 75 years ago (1933) Dr. I.C. ...
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