E State Professor E R Stapleton Dies in Emporia
Dr. E. R. Stapleton, 63, economist and head of the business department at College of Emporia, was found dead at his home Monday after missing classes. He was in his third year on the faculty.
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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1968
Page
2
Dr. E. R. Stapleton, 63, economist and head of the business department at College of Emporia, was found dead at his home Monday after missing classes. He was in his third year on the faculty.
El Dorado Kansas reports Rep. Joe Skubitz citing Johnson recognizing that the Johnson era is over after the president decides not to seek re election. Skubitz told about 200 at a Butler County Republican dinner costing five dollars per plate.
In Neosho County Kansas Probate Court Marie F E Gibson executrix seeks final settlement, attorney fees, and heir distribution for Roy S Gibson deceased. Interested parties must file defenses by April 24 1968 at 10 00 AM in Erie Court. Attested by Alberta Gough Probate Judge. Balch & Bailey Attorneys for Executrix.
In Neosho County the executrix of Orra B Lapham deceased petitions for a final settlement of the estate and approval of accounts and distributions to heirs. Defenses must be filed by April 15 1968. Baich Briley attorneys represent petitioner Josephine Lapham Myers.
Ten Kansas delegates travel to Lima Peru for the InterAmerican Conference of the Alliance for Progress. The state will adopt Paraguay as a sister state for a reciprocal social and economic development program funded by the Agency for International Development. Delegates include Paul Pendergast John Montgomery Robert Harder James Bibb Floyd W Smith Frank Wiens William Robinson James Yount and Henry Watkins.
Lynn Evans daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Evans discussed the VISTA program at the Kiwanis Ladies Night at the Tioga Hotel Eldon Penner led the program Rt Rev Msgr Vincent Hogan gave the Lenten devotion Steve Obrazda a guest Wilbur Allison presided at the meeting in Neosho County junior college student.
Martha KernenExecutrix of the will of Rosa Kernen deceased files for final settlement of acts proceedings and accounts and for attorney fees and for heirs and devisees to be determined. Hearings set for April 19, 1968 at 10:00 A M. failure to appear may result in judgment. Charleton Kansas Attest
Cattle 2 500 head with steer, heifer, and cow classes showing mixed to steady values. Feeder steers 575 to 875 pounds bring 26.00 to 29.00, while 600 to 900 pound lots fetch 24.00 to 27.00. Sheep and lambs see spring lambs at 28.75 to 29.25, wooled and shorn ewes mostly 6.00 to 7.00, with other ranges listed for various weights and grades.
Chicago prices show live poultry unchanged with fryers quoted at 21 to 23 percent amid market stability. Trade interest remains steady as processors monitor demand and supply conditions in the Midwest.
Wheat No 2 hard 1.53 percent, No 2 soft red 1.45 percent. Corn No 2 yellow 1.16, No 3 yellow 1.11, No 4 yellow 1.08, No 5 yellow 1.04. Oats No 2 heavy white 78 to 79. Soybeans No 1 yellow 2.69. Soybean oil 8.75.
The report lists current Livestock prices across categories. Hogs and sows show varied prices by weight. cattle cover grain fed steers and heifers, stocker calves, heifers, and yearlings. veals, cows, bulls, and sheep offerings with price ranges. Prime veal tops at 30 to 36 dollars per head, others scale down to cull sheep.
Wall Street eased in Tuesday trading as investors took profits from Monday’s historic surge. The Dow fell about 3 points at times, hovering around 860, with losses leading gains on the New York Stock Exchange as public mood reflected confidence in the day’s profit taking post Johnson peace news. The AP average showed a slight dip while industrials declined and utilities rose.
Kansas traffic death log reports 24 hours to 9 am Tuesday with 2 fatalities. For 1968 the total is 139, compared with 117 in the 1967 period.
Ed Wolfe of Tennessee visited his daughter and son in law in Overland Park and attended a birthday dinner with family. Robert D. Parsons and Holly D. Harris earn fall semester honors at Kansas State Teachers College and Emporia State respectively. Jeanette Arthur elected treasurer of the Kansas State Teachers Assn at the Topeka convention. Tommy Daughtery reported dog bite to police. Katherine Flippin reports damage to her 1959 Chevrolet after a backing collision with John R. Gossett.
The Wesleyan Methodist church starts a series of meetings Thursday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 10:45 a.m. led by Rev. and Mrs. William Gale. The evangelist is a field representative from the Brainerd Indian School in Hot Springs, South Dakota.
In Topeka last night a Fort Riley specialist Seabore Bibbins was shot three times at his wife’s home and died. His wife is detained for investigation as police refer the case to Shawnee County Attorney Robert Hecht for possible charges.
Daily Transcript lists visiting hours 2 to 4 pm and 6 30 to 8 pm. It records a patient census of 47 with 2 babies and Monday admissions including Mrs Matzek and Mr Atteberry. Dismissals and admissions today are noted along with numerous City Court fines for traffic and license violations and a list of permits and fire runs.
H. M. Squier of 315 S Lafayette was honored on his 90th birthday with a party in Carpenters hall following a Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen meeting. He has been a member for over 60 years, fourteen attendees shared cake and coffee, and gifts came from the international president and secretary.
The Shakespeare Club met yesterday afternoon at 12 S. Wilson in the home of Mrs. George Donaldson with Mrs. Boyd Burns presiding.Mrs. J. W. Kensett led the reading of Henry VI Part III to Act III Scene III. The April 15 gathering will be with Mrs. Joe Belch at 210 S. Larson.
Mrs Myrtle Temple of 409 North Central died at Neosho Memorial Hospital early today. Funeral arrangements are to be announced by Johnson Mortuary.
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