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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1959
Page
2
Cattle scarce in slaughter classes with calves light and cows barely steady. Hogs slow with barrows and gilts down 50 cents to a dollar, sows steady to 25 cents lower. prices listed for various weight ranges. No sheep reported.
Labette County farm agent Russell C Klotz announces resignation after nearly ten years in the role. He plans to return to Chase County to operate his ranch, having joined Labette County from Jefferson County earlier this year.
Washington report shows 285 paralytic polio cases last week, not counting Nevada, a new weekly high with only a small rise from the prior week. The Public Health Service notes the vaccine program and Bur ney warns vaccines may not be licensed for general use for a year or two, urging Salk vaccine use.
Burney notes the present status of three proposed live virus vaccines with several major problems still to be solved. If sustained efforts answer remaining questions on safety, effectiveness and manufacturing, one or more of the vaccines may be produced within one to two years.
Funeral services are planned for Mrs Susan McLaren 73 of Sacramento Calif with burial in Mulberry following a Los Angeles Hospital death after a short illness. Survivors include her husband Steve and three daughters four sons two sisters and many grandchildren. Edith May Reeve 82 of Altoona died at Wilson County Hospital Neodesha after long illness Funeral services set for Altoona Christian Church with interment in Altoona Cemetery Survivors list her husband two sons six daughters and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Mrs. Klumpp, 41, was sentenced to death in Hamilton County for the slaying of Louise Bergen, wife of her lover. The judge, Frank M. Gusaweiler, set the date for the electric chair on December 15 after the attorney read a statement accusing William Bergen of killing his estranged wife.
The Pennsylvania Railroad announced salary reductions for nonunion staff effective next Tuesday. Executives, supervisors, and some office employees face 5 to 10 percent cuts, with 10 percent for earnings above $10,000 and 5 percent for those over $7,200, reflecting revenue losses from the steel strike now in its second month.
Edna Strohm returns from Houston visit with son Paul Strohm and family. Army Pvt Gary W. Mock completes supply specialist course Aug 21 at Fort Leonard Wood Mo. Pvt James R Barnhart to complete artillery training Sept 4 at Fort Sill Okla. L P Burris reports feeling better. Story Hour at Public Library 10 30 am Saturday. Mrs Olive Mason returns from New York trip. Mrs Ed Brinkmeyer returns from California visit. Ever Ready 411 Club to meet Sunday at 5 to tour then wiener roast.
The New York stock market moved irregularly with slow trading and modest gains and losses around a point. Vie Chemical fell about 4 as merger rumors cooled while intermediate and long range bonds declined modestly. Iowa and Wisconsin corn prospects were described as good by Cart Olson of Buffalo. Police reported a minor traffic crash in Santa Fe district involving a 1959 Chevrolet pickup and a Plymouth with minor damages.
Humboldt schools report enrollment numbers for elementary and kindergarten students with expectations of a larger slate than last year. Classes begin Tuesday with a morning assembly, then full schedule on Wednesday and lunch program starting Wednesday noon. Open house held at Dr Edward Longs clinic Sunday 1 to 5 p m. The Humboldt swimming pool season closes Saturday night with a diving exhibition and a scout swimming contest plus a two class beauty pageant judged by local and regional judges. Several local residents visitations and travel updates noted through the weekend including Byerleys and Woods families and others traveling to report or attend events.
Admittances yesterday include Mrs Dan Hines Barston and Paul Chilson. Todays admits include William Warren George Lightfoot John Christie and Ivan Engel. Dismissals yesterday include Fred Whitney Mrs F J Roberts and Lydia Heisey. Todays dismissal is Mrs Ernest Wahl. Births yesterday to Ervin and Mrs Headley Humboldt a boy. Birth today to Charles and Mrs Phillips 212 West 3rd a boy.
Senate leaders from both parties say there is no prospect of adjournment next week. Sen. Mike Mansfield notes work cannot be completed in seven days, while Sen. Everett Dirksen predicts adjournment any time after Labor Day to the first of October.
Kansas mid July non farm employment was estimated at 551,100, down 1,000 from June but 11,300 above July 1958. Manufacturing remained 118,500. Unemployment totaled 23,500 or 2.7 percent of the civilian labor force, down 1,700 from June and 11,800 below July 1958.
A fuel leak forced cancellation of the X15 rocket plane first power flight at Edwards AFB California. The Air Force delayed takeoff to next Tuesday while authorities aim for a milestone toward space. Crossfield planned to detach from the B52 at 38 000 feet and reach about 50 000 feet under power.
Daughters and relatives travel to and from Kansas City and Neosho as visitors and guests. The Bailey family ties extend through Miss Woods and Lt. Wayne Bailey’s lineage, with others from Wichita Falls and Tulsa hosting and being hosted during a period of holidays and vacations in nearby towns and cities.
The Indians and Senators resumed their Pee Wee championship game halted by darkness with a 4-4 tie after five innings. leaders aim for a decisive finish as the title race narrows to one game.
Chicago AP reports a simplified single page form 1040W will be used in 1960. IRS commissioner Dana Latham described the form to accountants. It is available to anyone with non salary income not exceeding 200 dollars.
Erie and Vicinity update lists Dr. L G Atkinson attending a meeting in Kansas City, Mrs Hilmar Nilsson returning to Long Beach after a visit, and multiple residents visiting Tulsa, Ozarks trips, and family events. It notes housing moves, new roles for James Draper as basketball coach, and local club talks by Bill Gillman on telephone history.
The Erie Pinochle Club gathered at Mr. and Mrs. James White for a patio supper followed by pinochle. High score prize went to Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Green, consolation to Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Wilcox, and the traveling prize to Blaine Heady. Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox hosted as guests. The next meeting in two weeks will be with Dr. and Mrs. W D. Lairmore.
The last meeting of the Beginners Duplicate Bridge club was held Thursday evening at the Tioga Hotel. Above average scores were won by Mrs. Bob Allen and Mrs. Clyde Bloomheart 29, Mrs. Ralph Caldwell and Mrs. Gay Bauer 22, and Mrs. Ralph Taylor and Mrs. Corwin Smith 20s. Members are invited to join the Chanute Duplicate Bridge club meeting Monday evenings.
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