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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1964
Page
2
Livestock market from Kansas City shows cattle at 700 head with calves absent and feeder cattle largely held for dealers. Hogs 2400 head steady to firm with 1-3 lots 190-260 lb at 14.00 14.50, 250-280 lb at 13.50-14.00, 280-310 lb at 13.25-14.50. Sows 280-400 lb 12.50-13.50, 400-500 lb 12.25-12.75. Sheep not present.
AP reports in Kansas City that consumer eggs show small changes with medium eggs at 23 to 26 and small eggs at 18 to 21. Wholesale eggs remain steady with large eggs at 80 per cent A. All other egg prices unchanged.
Wall Street reports a moderate market recovery aided by postponement of a railroad strike deadline. Traders noted fractional gains across rails autos and steels, with volume around 5.2 million shares. The AP market roundup includes commodity listings for wheat corn oats and other grains with bid ranges and car counts.
Altoona Mr and Mrs Lester Melrvin visited Chanute Friday and called on Mrs Floyd Russell at Neosho Memorial hospital where she recovers from injuries in a recent car accident. A pot-luck dinner Sunday at Mrs Alta Aldridge’s home drew friends including Mrs Nanna McKean Nellie Elliott Allie Hearst Stella Kelly May Wilson and Myrtle Frankenberg. Visitors from Parsons Mr and Mrs Harry Perry Sr stayed with daughters Mrs Roy Robert and husband. Charles Follick and Vicki spent weekend with Ida Follick and William Collins. their son Larry Follick is a high school senior. Udall pair Mr and Mrs Jim Johnson and Georgia High of Independence visited their parents Mr and Mrs Milton High. Cliff Depuy was a patient at Wilson County hospital in Neodesha for several days. Sgt Leslie Jones recently visited his parents Elmer Jones and Lula Jones at the Fredonia Rest Home.
The Midway YWCA elected officers for the new year led by President Mrs. Cleo Rutherford and announced plans for the Mother-Daughter Banquet on April 14 at 6 30 PM. The fall conference will be at McCune with an officer training session in Prescott on May 14.
A fragment listing grade A sizes with prices and current receipts. Mentions thick grade distinctions, cream premium, and roosters hides at a small unit price. Contains scattered letters and numbers indicating an old market or product price sheet.
Chicago AP reports no sales for wheat, corn, oats or soybeans with soy oil at 7.80. Wheat futures end down a cent from the prior session, May at 2.04 1/2. Soybeans little changed to up, May at 2.58. Corn and oats slip, May corn 1.22 1/2, oats 64 1/2 cents. Rye climbs to 1.31 1/2.
Plans for a four-lane freeway through Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park near Eureka sparked a nationwide protest. Officials say letters and editorials from across the country urge halting the project as plans proceed.
Cub Scout Den 2 members led a flag salute to open their Thursday meeting led by den mother Mrs. Jesse Collier at 1002 S. Plummer. They began bird house building. The living circle closed the session with Jerry Williamson serving refreshments.
Secretary of Commerce Luther Hodges says the U.S. economy can maintain its high growth rate for at least another year if labor and management exercise moderation. The outlook emphasizes the role of balanced cooperation to sustain expansion.
Chamber Manager Milt Snyder announced the board and committee chairmen will meet on the fourth Monday in April instead of the third due to a state chamber gathering in Wichita. The new date is April 27.
Fairfield PTA will meet at 7 30 Monday evening at the school. The program features a play and musical numbers by the Best Yet 4H Club. Sandwiches coffee and kool aid will be served.
Echo No 2 observable nightly by Chanute residents with two scheduled passes. At 8 35 p.m. the craft is seen at 28 degrees above the east horizon moving north to south. A second pass at 10 24 p.m. travels west at 41 degrees. Report by Mrs Walter Poor Route 1.
Tom Tweddell, a sophomore and son of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Tweddell of 211 S. Steuben, is among 19 students recently chosen for the Ottawa Players production of the Four Cycle Plays at Ottawa University.
Lt. (jg) Richard Schultz son of Mr and Mrs Ebur Schultz of 1210 W 5th has spent ten days with his parents and will depart Sunday to return to San Diego California where he is stationed aboard the USS Hooper.
Police were dispatched to a live stock auction on East 14th after reports of a fight between two men. Officers restored order and no arrests were made.
Dean Lassman reports four instances of toys disappearing from the yard and front porch of 610 S Malcolm. Police were informed yesterday about ongoing thefts targeting his children’s toys.
Tensions between Greek and Turkish communities on Cyprus intensify reflecting centuries of hostilities since the Ottoman subjugation of the island’s Greek majority in 1571. The current friction highlights long standing grievances and potential for renewed clashes as authorities seek calm.
The solemn Pontifical Mass of Requiem for Rev Hugh O Keeffe was celebrated by Bishop Leo C. Byrne at St Patrick's Catholic Church. Assistants included Deacon D O Hare and Sub-deacon John Curran with a full clerical procession, choir, and bearers. Burial followed at St Patrick Catholic Cemetery with Koch Skinner Memorial Home arranging.
GRAND RAPIDS Mich AP George and Adele Skaff celebrated 25 years of their cafeteria charging 1939 prices for ham dinners 35 cents pie soup and hamburgers ten cents and milk or coffee five cents The couple opened April 9 1939 and said they were enjoying themselves In a twist those ham dinners now cost 1 25.
Twenty three Parsons Junior High students visited Royster Junior High’s student council yesterday as Parsons forms its own council after consolidations. They attended Chanute’s meeting at 9 a.m. and split into discussion groups, with a noon lunch prepared by Chanute students.
Neosho Memorial Hospital admissions include James More Eric and others with surgery or medical in Yates Center Thayer Humboldt and Buffalo. Dismissals names listed with addresses. District Court filing Chanute divorce Hosack Hosack. Marriage licenses issued Eric. Police court actions for driving suspension and guilty verdicts. Traffic citation and state rape case pending.
Police said the start of the spring garden season is bringing complaints about dogs running loose. Owners who permit dogs to run at large face misdemeanor charges under city ordinances. Convictions can carry fines from 5 to 100 dollars.
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