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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1966
Page
2
Kansas City market update shows cattle 4,900 head and calves 200 with slaughter classes scarce. Feeder steers under 700 lb weak to 50 lower, others steady to strong. Calves steady to weak. hogs 3,500 and higher bid for barrows and gilts, sows weaker. Sheep light test with lambs at 22.75 for top grade. Egg and dairy prices listed with various grades and weights.
AP notes wholesale egg prices in Kansas City with large eggs at 80 percent A grade 40 to 42 cents per dozen and mediums at 80 percent A grade 35 to 37 cents per dozen. Butter remains unchanged.
Chicago AP reports butter prices steady while eggs show weakness. Grade A whites sell around 70 percent or better with 40, mixed 40, mediums 36 cents per dozen. overall prices largely unchanged.
The New York market held most of its gains after a strong start, with volume around 8.3 million shares versus 8.99 million a day earlier. Airlines and glamour stocks softened, but steels autos chemicals rails and utilities stayed mostly higher as the overall market stayed in positive territory.
AP notes Chicago grain values with Wheat No 2 hard at 1.48 and No 2 red at 1.78, Corn No 2 yellow 1.43, Oats No 2 heavy white 76 3 4 to 77 1 2, Soybeans No 1 yellow 3.02, and Soybean oil at 10.65.
Kansas City dispatch lists wheat and corn futures with bid ranges for hard and soft grades, No 2 and No 3 quality, plus rye barley oats and bran prices. Notable figures include wheat around 1.83 to 1.93 and corn near 1.50 to 1.56 per bushel, with bran and shorts quoted in 60s.
Milwaukee AP report says the National Farmers Organization planned a holding action to force higher prices for farmers. About 8,000 delegates cheered as president Oren Lee Staley urged using this tactic to gain bargaining power with processors. He warned a hold was likely if authorized, and noted dairy farmers must organize locally to back the total bargaining effort. The group seeks $6.05 per hundredweight for milk used in bottling, roughly a dollar above then-current prices.
CAPE KENNEDY, Fla. AP America's new ATS multi purpose satellite drifted slowly westward above the Pacific Ocean aiming for a stationary orbit 22,300 miles above Christmas Island. NASA said control jets would jockey the satellite into position in about 12 days. ATS will test space communications and weather forecasting methods as the first of five Hughes Aircraft built satellites launched from Cape Kennedy Tuesday night.
The Vilas Homebuilders Unit met at Vilas Lutheran Church Tuesday noon for its annual Christmas gathering and covered dish dinner followed by a gilt exchange. Mrs. Edgar Hutchison presided and officers were installed by Mrs. Dwight Olson. New members Mrs. Mark Wing and Mrs. Lewis Myers were welcomed. A box was sent to Osawatomie State Hospital and cakes were baked for Southeast Kansas TB Hospital. Refreshments were served to 15 members, four children and one guest.
Fairfield PTA meets Monday at 7 30 p m in the school. Mrs Sonny Erickson from the Special Services Center will speak and the school children will present their Christmas program. Cookies will be served.
Marine PFC David R. Stewart, son of Mrs. Veral L. Manson of Lavonburg, is in formal instruction for the Engineer Equipment Operator's Course at the Marine Corps Engineer School Camp Lejeune. Nancy Watts of Wichita, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ned Watts, has passed the national board and is now a registered X-ray technician at St. Joseph Hospital Wichita.
The Woman's Society of World Service of the Evangelical United Brethren Church met in the Fellowship Hall with Mrs. Dean Dighero as hostess. Mrs. C. H. Borchers led the lesson Christians Calling Into the World and presided at the business meeting before five members were served refreshments.
Kenneth Lyle son of Bill and (unnamed) Higinbotham of 17 S. Kansas born Oct. 13 at Neosho Memorial Hospital Angela Renee daughter of Michael and (unnamed) Brooks of 1219 N. Washington born Nov. 25 at Neosho Memorial Hospital Keith Laneal son of Curtis and (unnamed) Thompson of 507 W. 4th born Dec. 2 at Neosho Memorial Hospital Rebecca May daughter of Jim Finley and (unnamed) Eric born Dec. 2 at Neosho Memorial Hospital Michael Duane son of Don Drever of Lavonburg born Dec. 4 at Neosho Memorial Hospital.
Forty five pints of Red Cross blood were given to patients at Neosho Memorial Hospital during November.
Mrs. Martha E. Palmer, 90, formerly of 1314 S Evergreen, died at Westview Rest Home after a year there. She was born in Wells ville on November 16, 1876 and married David Edward Palmer in Iola on July 8, 1908. He died November 1, 1964. Survived by daughter Julia E. Wilson of Yates Center, son Chester Palmer of Tulsa, ten grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Memorial service scheduled Monday at 10:30 a.m. at First Methodist Church with Dr. Duff D. Wagoner officiating. Burial in Highland Cemetery, Iola, Johnson Mortuary in charge.
Labette County Unified School District 506 will issue 60000 in no fund warrants to cover obligations of the former Labette County Community High School District. The move follows a prior State Board of Tax Appeals denial to issue 81606 in no fund warrants chargeable to taxpayers of the former district. Superintendent L D Curran said the 21606 difference can be absorbed by the 506 district budget.
The Chanute Tribune publishes its staff including Dwight McCreight as Highland Dwight and associates Dwight Wallingford John Hovorka Mer Fay D. Clopine Ben Nicholas and R. Fmn. Dorsey Osborn. Subscription rates show yearly mail costs in trade territory and Chanute post office boxholders with monthly carrier rates.
The Post Office Department predicted this holiday season’s mail volume at 8.5 billion pieces, about 300000 more than last year. It plans 42 pieces per man, woman, and child nationwide, indicating a robust seasonal mailing period.
Cub scouts of Pack 225 met Monday evening with Mrs Verda Jones at 101 North Plummer. Two new members David Colvin and Tim Finley joined as the group sang. Dale Briener and Kenny Jones served treats and led the flag salute. Christmas presents for mothers were wrapped. John Minkler led gymnastic recreation in Jordan's absence. A get well card was signed for Jeff Jordan. Randy Jordan closed the meeting with the living circle.
Troop 79 held a court of awards and a family night supper at Zion Lutheran church on Tuesday. Badges were awarded to many members led by leaders Mrs G E Roberts and Mrs Marion Kibler. Special honors, Service Beyond the Call of Duty, went to Mines Uden Tarpley Briley Stroh and Orth. Christmas favors for TB hospital and a Dec 20 party were announced with each girl to bring a 10 cent gift bag. Scouts to make buddy burner and vagabond stove during vacation.
4 H Club News reports Diane Lassman presiding at Alcott school Monday meeting. Cindy Booe led singing and roll call. new members Kenneth Horton Ruth Roth Barbara Taylor Sherry Connes Terry Connes welcomed. Nancy Zumalt led achievement ceremony. pins ribbons awards given. Forty three members two leaders nine parents attended.
Wednesday admissions list for Otis Wilhite Mrs J E Robinson John Hole Elza Brower and Matilda Schulte with dismissals for Mrs Stroh Maude Davis and an in hospital admission for Orville Barnum. Police court action includes Burris Blume fined 15 and Denny Anderson fined 50 with 100 dollar bond. Marriage licenses issued for Gibson Cummings, Witten Jones, Wallace Atkins.
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Presbyterian Women of the United Presbyterian Church held Circle III in the church parlor with 11 members. Mrs. Grace Knox and Mrs. Thomas Mee hosted. Mrs. Mildred Gilbreath poured and prayers closed the meeting with Silent Night. Circle IV met at the church parlor with 12 members. Mrs. Lester Lawrence led a review of The Noel Candle and Mrs. Robert Fisher chaired. Circle V met at Mrs. Dwight McCreight’s home with 20 members. each member shared a favorite Christmas story and Mrs. McCreight played Christmas organ tunes.
Mrs Paul Fickel hosted a Christmas party for 35 members of St Patricks Altar Society on Wednesday evening. Mrs Paul Haight read How the Grinch Stole Christmas from the Dr Seuss collection. A gift exchange followed and refreshments were served to guests including Sisters Paula Mary Gregory Henrita and Marita and teachers from St Patricks School along with Reverends Vincent Brown and Francisco P Lopez.
Nancy Uden and Jim McCoy were honored at a Colfax Baptist Church shower. Red and white decor framed a miniature bride and groom on a serving table. Gifts and a program were arranged by church members for about 100 guests as plans for the December 10 marriage were shared.
R. E. Williams presented Opals and their History at the Chanute Gem and Mineral Society meeting in the Memorial Building. Melvin Hubler displayed Galena the Rock of the Month. Nineteen members and three guests attended, with plans for a covered dish dinner and Christmas gift exchange at the next meeting.
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