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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1968

Page

4

Stark Ruritan Club Receives Safety Award

The Stark Ruritan Club, founded five months ago, received a safety award from the Kansas State Highway Safety Department for three years without an accidental death. Eugene Lee accepted the certificate for the community. The club, with 38 members led by Tom Miller as president, is renovating the old school building into a community center and planning a baseball diamond remodel for Little League use.

STARK The Stark Raritan Club Kansas State Highway Safety de Eas Tieest Vodgeoet Eugene Lee Tom Miller Rolla Egan Fred Hagen R. D. Williamson Nap Sateaierhai

Bakersfield Visitors Return From Trips and Auto Crash

News brief notes Hester and Tommy Joho son returning to Bakersfield after a three week visit with Mr and Mrs Tom McQuin and Mr and Mrs Lee Uden. Ellen Flottman back from a seven week Mexico trip plans to teach at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater. Mrs Ellen Lance returns from visit with Melvin Wilson family in Okmulgee. A parked 1963 Buick owned by Lena Speece of Arkansas City sustained right front damage when hit by a 1959 Olds driven by Larry Dennis of Edith Street. no damage to Dennis car.

Hester Tommy Johoson Bakersfield Calif Tom McQuin S. Grant Lee Uden Ellen Flottman Ernest Flottman Mexico Stillwater Okla Oklahoma State University Lena Speece Arkansas City Edith Larry R. Dennis Dennis

Thefts Reported in Chanute Area Last Night

Police logged two theft reports from Chanute residents. Russell Hibbs said fishing gear was taken from his residence. Melvin Stierwalt reported two salvage car radiators missing and that his house was entered and left in disorder.

Russell Hibbs Chanute Melvin Stierwalt Stierwalt

Hog Prices Drop Echoed in Kansas City Market

In Kansas City, wholesale egg prices for large eggs 33 to 40 cents per dozen, 80 percent A. mediums 27 to 32 cents. Butter steady with grade A Yb at 79 cents, grade A tb quarters at 80. Hides 10 lb glue hides price noted.

Kansas City

Poultry and dairy prices noted in Chicago report

AP dispatch from Chicago records live poultry roasters and special fed fryers with price ranges. Butter prices show scores and varied percentages, eggs list grade A whites and distribution across sizes with standard checks.

Chicago

Chicago Grain price report summary

AP Chicago notes grain prices for wheat and corn with No 2 yellow hard at 1.23 percent, No 2 soft red at 1.2 inches, No 2 yellow corn at 1.074, No 2 extra heavy oats at 592, No 1 yellow soybeans at 2.74 percent, and soybean oil at 755.

Chicago

Parsons Livestock Market Prices and Ranges

The market lists bids by weight and type including hogs with various grades and weights, cattle categories from grain fed steers to cow prices, sheep with lamb and ewe ranges, and bulls. Prices cover sows, boars, stags, yearlings, calves, heifers, and breeding stock with distinct figures for good, choice, and utility grades.

Parsons U.S

Wall Street ends uneven after modest morning rise

Wall Street failed to sustain a small early gain and moved irregularly in the afternoon. The Dow slipped 1.36 to 894.77 at noon as turnover remained weak, with the AP average edging down 0.1 to 332.8 and sectors mixed. News was light and Svoboda’s report of troop withdrawals signaled some geopolitical influence.

NEW York New York Stock Exchange Ludvik Svoboda Czechoslovakia Associated Press

Morgan wins Hoyt Scholarship to Kansas University

Bruce Morgan son of Mr and Mrs Earl C Morgan 32 N Washington is among seven students from Kansas and Nebraska awarded Elizabeth M Hoyt Scholarships totaling 1525 to the University of Kansas School of Business. Morgan is a 1968 Honor Graduate of Chanute High School.

Bruce Morgan Earl C. Morgan N. Washington Kansas Nebraska Elizabeth M. Hoyt University of Kansas School of Business Morgan Chanute High School

One Car Crash Fatal Near Junction City

A Fort Riley man was killed when his car went out of control on Interstate 70 eight miles west of Junction City. The victim has not been identified pending kin notification.

Junction City Kan Fort Riley

Local Markets Egg and Dairy Prices Listed

This item lists egg prices by grade from Grade A Extra Large to Grade C and a brief note on current receipts and dairy products including Sweet Cream and Cream Premium. No dates or locations provided.

Gee Sweet

Hospital Census and Admissions Report for Neosho

Daily Transcript details visiting hours at Neosho Memorial Hospital. It lists patient census, Monday admissions and dismissals, births, and ongoing medical activity. Also records highway patrol citations, building permits, and police court actions from the area.

Neosho Memorial Hospital Ernest L. Wahl S. Highland Stephen Mitchell W. Sth Luraine Whisman Thayer Ada Fields N. Washington Harold T. Wynn Liberty Presley M. Webb W. 2Nd Cloyd McMillen S. Larson Roy A. Williamson E. Main Harlin Lovett N. Grant Everett Ladd Bert Fewins Lavonburg Jackie Peace Nellie Ray Earl Wilson S. Ashby Saturnina Lira N. Steuben Gene Webber S. Lafayette J. L. Taylor N. Highland Douglas Barney Humboldt John L. Clarkson Coffeyville Bessie Carter S. Western Rueben Bark

Beloit driver dies in Kansas 14 crash

Beloit, Kansas, Wade C. Clark, 18, was killed when his car collided with a truck on Kansas 14 at the south edge of Beloit on Monday.

Beloit Kan Wade C. Clark Kansas 14

Tropical Storm Trix Triggers Landslides in Japan

Heavy rains from Tropical Storm Trix caused landslides in seven prefectures in central and southeastern Japan. One person was killed and two injured while seven houses were destroyed and 2700 flooded. Train service was disrupted by blocked tracks.

Tokyo Japan

Area Dams Conditions Yesterday and Water Discharges

Normal conservation pools listed for John Redmond Falls River etc with elevations in feet. yesterday's levels show multiple entries including Toronto and Gib aiiine sees, plus unspecified discharge figures in cubic feet per second for John Redmond. The readable data show incomplete place names and garbled text but indicate dam levels and flow yardage.

John Redmond Fell River Oheves PornMieha Elk City

School Starts At Humboldt On Thursday

Humboldt Unified School District 258 announces the new term with staggered enrollment. High school sophomores and juniors begin at 8 a.m. Wednesday, while freshmen and seniors start today. Grades 7-8 enroll Monday, and elementary students register by last name with A to K morning and L to Z afternoon.

Humboldt Unified School District

Deaths-Funerals Clark and Carroll Rites Held

Memorial services were held for Goldie Clark 72 in Johnson Chapel with burial at East Hill Cemetery Erie. She married Clifford R. Clark in 1914. survived by daughter Eileen Woods and extensive family. Also in Johnson Chapel a memorial for Sarah Ellen Carroll born 1874 Altoona. burial in Altoona Cemetery. survived by son Ralph L. Carroll and daughter Mrs. Clarence Nelson. one son Gerald died recently.

Goldie Clark Johnson Chapel Bert Sutton East Hill Erie Goldie M. Kyle Clifford R. Clark Kansas City Kan Ethel Linghurst Canon City Colo Edith Oviedo Monterey Park Calif Ruth Benell San Gabriel

No Ruling Made On Home Savings Hearing

State Board of Tax Appeals completed a three hour Topeka hearing on Home Savings Assn. appeal of valuation on property at Lincoln and Walnut in Neosho county reassessment program. No ruling was issued and no decision date was given.

State Board of Tax Appeals Home Savings Assn Lincoln Walnut Neosho County Topeka

Kindergarten age rules clarified by district official

Buford E. Fisher, superintendent of Unified School District 413, corrected a Tribune error stating the cut off for kindergarten entry is Oct. 1 this year five year olds may enroll. He noted next year the cutoff will be Sept. 1, and the newspaper had mistakenly said Nov. 1.

Kansas Buford E. Fisher Unified School District 413 Tribune Fisher

Fall Is Fatal In Kansas City

Harry F. Davis 54 of Kansas City Kansas was killed Monday after plunging 60 feet through a skylight onto a concrete floor while inspecting a roof at the Midwest Conveyor Co plant. Davis served as field superintendent in charge of installations.

Kansas City, Kan Harry F. Davis Kansas City Kan Midwest Conveyor Co Davis

City council acts on housing code and highway plans

City officials heard visitors from a community group urging FHA housing project rules. The council approved a highway improvement resolution for US 169, learned of upcoming natural gas rate increases, and authorized paving Katy Avenue. Drainage studies and an industrial site survey were scheduled, with public comments on street maintenance and an invocation by Rev. Blase.

Chanute Area Hayes Katy Avenue 6Th Commission Planning Commission Bob Webb

Beloit Youth Killed In Highway Crash

An 18 year old Beloit resident identified as Clark died in a two car collision on K14 just south of Beloit. The deceased was a passenger in a car driven by 16 year old John Hicks, also of Beloit.

Beloit Kan Wade Clark Clark John Hicks

Man Charged After Shooting In Manhattan Club Incident

James Dorsey of Manhattan is charged with assault with intent to kill in the fatal shooting of 24 year old Thomas Quinn of St George. The case remains under investigation and the charge may change. Quinn died after being shot at the Golden Lady night club near Manhattan. Ft Riley soldier Robert Whitney was also shot and listed in good condition at the Ft Riley hospital.

Westmoreland, Kan James Dorsey Manhattan Thomas Quinn St. George Kan Quinn Golden Lady Ft. Riley Robert Whitney Ft. Riley Hospital

Guardianship Conservatorship Hearing For Selma Sellegren Real Estate

In Neosho County Kansas a petition by Florence Olson Conservator seeks court order to sell Selma Josephine Sellegrens real estate Northwest Quarter Section 9 Township 27 South Range East 6th P M to pay debts and support. Defenses due by September 18, 1968 at 10 00 a m in Erie Kansas.

Chanute Tribune STA OF Kansas Neosho Neosho County Selma Josephine Sellegren State OF Kansas Florence Olson Township Erie

Women’s bowling league forms with team signups

A new women’s bowling league is forming with teams being organized. Child care will be provided by a licensed reliable woman. Contact numbers HE 1-3266 HE 1-3006 HE 1-0167 HE 1-1933 for more details.

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Stark Ruritan Club Ellen Lance S. Rutter Melvin Wilson Okmulgee, Okla Betty Rose Dickey K.C Chicago Grain Parsons Livestock Wall Street Russell Concordia Dodge City Wichita Abilene Garden Cit Hill City Salina Emporia Pittsburg Leavenworth Xerox Photocopy HSA Lincoln & Walnut Daily Transcript Highway Patrol Glen Te” di St. E la . Ewing Walnut R. 1 Gerald E. Winter Haven Ronald D. Rose St. Paul R Jack L. Kopfman John A. Melton Kenneth W. Berthot S. Malcolm Mark K. Johnson Thomas John Spease Randy B. Duccy Eric William R. Spillman Kenneth C. Maggard Ruby Murrah E. L. Umbarger S. Wilson Harold Beach Washington David Hannah Fred Matlock Trix Pa ST Handy Wash West 14Th Street B&m Feed Jaycees John Carter N. Evergreen Terry Murphy Pack St. Clair Chanute Lumber Co Federal Housing Administration Murphy Bill Johnson Chamber Hugh Chapman Chapman Iola R. J. Hayes Cities Service Gas Co Hans J Dowiezd S. Central Man Atty John Lang Henshall Pennington South Forest Street Alberta Gough Seal Maupin Construction Co C. J. Klingman Independence Joe Thompson Alcoholics Anonymous Pedro Childs Comstock Lumber Company Colony Farmers Discount Center Rotary Big Handy Eugene Smith Drilling Co Caney, Kansas Mrs. Kelley Tioga Hotel N. Allen Farmers ‘Insurance Group Winfield Sandra Seltmann P.O. Box N. Walnut Westinghouse Mitene LaRue Graham Auction Dewey McCoy Ed Gerken
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