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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1959
Page
2
Kansas City AP reports hogs up 15 to 30 cents on 200 to 250 lb barrows and gilts with other hog weights mixed, sows higher to 50 cents. Cattle calves 200 head market untested, sheep 100 untested. Produce and eggs show steady to mixed prices, butter and eggs unsettled with wholesale quotes across categories.
Manuel Quesada and Francisco Martinez Quesada were charged with murder after their two month old son Juan died from malnutrition in San Antonio. Authorities found the baby wrapped in a blanket. a nurse had brought milk to the mother who could not afford a doctor. Detectives noted a large television set in the home as parents faced allegations of willful neglect and refusing adequate food, with claims they had given away part of their other children.
Wall Street prices moved in a narrow range as trading stayed relaxed with about 2 million shares traded. Gainers offset the losers into the final hour, but the market did not extend the Thursday rally, the strongest since November 27, 1957.
Community items include dog bite reports, film showings at Altoona Methodist church, story hour at the Public Library, UNESCO board meeting changes, minor traffic incident at S Santa Fe, and a large summer graduation at Emporia State College. Military reservists from Chanute listed with training at Fort Carson, plus local admissions, dismissals, births, and building permits.
A brief fragment notes a person born in the past 13 years and mentions two others staying with a grandmother. No names, places, or dates are provided.
Steam the garment in the bathroom while the shower runs and then air it outdoors for at least a full day to hasten odor removal. For knife sharpening fold emery paper and draw the blade back and forth inside it. Ammonia and water can often remove rass stains by sponging.
A courier delivering the 44 ¾ carat Hope diamond to the Smithsonian faces a chain of misfortune claimed to follow earlier owners. Mailman James G. Todd survived a truck crash and a head injury after fire devoured his home, while his wife died of a heart attack. Todd dismisses the curse, noting his family's safety.
Admittances yesterday include Lee Rice of 1109 North Garfield listed for medical care at Neosho Memorial Hospital and shown in the daily hospital register.
In New York, top union and industry negotiators plus FMCS director Joseph Finnegan held a high level session as the 12 largest steel companies and United Steelworkers discussed the 500000 worker strike now 38 days old. McDonald went to Pittsburgh on union business while Cooper and McDonald may reconvene next Monday. The talks skirted Mitchell’s report and the steel industry’s profits were cited as a factor in the dispute.
Humboldt St Peters Lutheran church announces the second portion of its grand opening with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday. The Service of Parish Education at 9:30 a.m. will feature Bernard Eggers of Topeka as speaker. Distant family and locals, including attendees from Estes Park, Colorado, Kansas City, Wichita, and Indianapol is, are noted among returning and visiting members.
Dr. Allen J. Perlis of Carnegie Tech told an international computation experts meeting in Chapel Hill that a mechanical brain may someday be used to write adult Western television shows. He spoke Thursday night at the conference.
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory scientists in Cambridge report the Explorer VI paddle wheel satellite will have a two year lifespan instead of twenty due to the moon’s gravitational influence.
Ted Gavrilys owner of Ted's Grill offers a city land plot to build a larger permanent Dalton Defenders Museum adjoining the Edgewood area near Ted's Grill site. Mayor Fred Hedges confirms the location while Fort Scott prepares for Old Fort Days Labor Day week with new garrison caps as official headwear.
Mrs. Thad Clements Sara Jane and Kathylon visited Bainbridge Georgia with family members from California to Camden Arkansas. They traveled more than 8000 miles en route and will spend the remainder of the summer at Cheley Camp for Girls with Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Finney and son Paul.
The Erie VFW auxiliary August meeting at the clubhouse, led by President Mrs Wilford Franklin, added three new members Eva Shook Frank Thomas and Clarence Moody bringing total to 50. Franklin received a donation from Mrs Felix Roberts to start contributions to a department hospital and cancer fund. plans for a food rummage sale next month were discussed date to be announced. Also notes on local travels and a Chamber of Commerce organizational meeting naming officers Pershing Brady president Frederick Swan vice president Charles Forsyth secretary treasurer and board members.
Rush continues work toward his doctorate while serving as principal at one Humboldt grade school. John Richard Bass has returned from Wyoming where he trained with the National Guard. Mrs. Bass and baby are home after visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ross Travis in Clay City Illinois. Mrs. Inez Ashcraft and daughter Lorna Lee have left to prepare for teaching assignments at Gardner and Paola with schools opening August 31. Mr. and Mrs. L. R. James and children from Lufkin Texas and Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Quinn Jr. and family from St. Louis are visiting Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Debus. Mrs. James and Mrs. Quinn are their daughters. Mrs. Clark Fleming and Mrs. Lewis Ferguson hosted a pink and blue shower for Mrs. Ronnie Grove with 25 attendees.
Kansas Corporation Commission was urged to raise September crude oil allowable to 20 000 barrels daily and review non prorated small wells. Conservation director Jewell M. Ogden cited an industry advisory report and said much oil not on schedules may violate orders. He noted September demand at 325 000 bbl d, 10 000 less than August, with above ground stocks and cross state comparisons. Water flood projects run 3 273 bbl d above the 15 bbl average per well per lease.
Thayer school students will enroll Aug 26 28 and Aug 31 marks the first day of classes. Grade school enrollments are due by Aug 31. fees range from 3.50 to 5.50 per grade level. Five new teachers join the staff as 90 high school and 150 grade school students begin term.
Regent King Sisavang Vong of Laos names the crown prince regent following his 1904 accession. The government announced the decision today in Vientiane.
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