Harvey County KS Archives News.....Banks, Arthur G. Dies in Car - Truck Collision December 4, 1947
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The Burrton Graphic, Vol. 71, No. 23, Thursday, December 4, 1947, Front Page December 4, 1947
transcribed by Carrie Hall on Monday, 21 JULY 2003 (picture included with 
article in paper)

Burrton Oil Field Worker Dies in Car-Truck Collision

When the car which he was driving crashed into a gasoline transport at the 
round corner a mile and a half west of Burrton Monday night, Arthur G. Banks, 
Burrton oil field worker, was instantly killed. The accident occurred at 8:15, 
and it is believed that he misjudged the speed of the truck at the south end 
of 
the curve, as he attempted to drive straight west on to the dirt road at the 
intersection.

The transport was driven by L. T. Shaffer, owner, of Great Bend, who was not 
injured. The truck pushed Banks car, a '36 Ford sedan, about 60 feet from the 
point of impact.

Mr. Banks had lived here for the past 6 years, working as a pumper for Sunrae 
Oil Co. He was 37. He is survived by his wife, one son, Bill, one grandson, 
Arthur, his parents, four brothers and two sisters. He and his wife lived on 
the Teten lease northwest of town, and his son and family had recently moved 
to 
Odessa, Tex.

Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Methodist church with Rev. 
Glenn Matthew in charge. Burial was in Burrton cemetery.

Transcriber's Note: This article states Mr. Banks was 37. He was actually 43 
(see obit).

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