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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1967
Page
2
AP reports cattle scarce with no price basis. Hog offerings 2,800 show uneven to steady gains, with most loads up 25 to 50 cents. 200 to 225 pounds quoted 17.75 to 18.25, sows 25 to 50 lower, trading 12.00 to 13.50.
AP reports quick wholesale quotes with eggs priced by size and grade. Large eggs 80 percent A range 26 to 30 cents per dozen, mediums 80 percent A 24 to 27. Butter prices unchanged.
Chicago reports butter and eggs hold steady with no change in prices across markets. Officials note stable supply and demand conditions as retailers maintain prior pricing.
Chicago markets show Wheat No 2 hard 1.54 and No 2 soft red 1.46. Corn No 2 yellow 1.14 and No 3 yellow 1.11. Oats No 2 heavy white 75'en. Soybeans No 1 yellow 2.63 and soybean oil 8.65.
The Chanute Tribune lists Dwight McCreight as publisher and Wayne J. Smith as news editor with Dwight Wallingford handling advertising and Ben Nicholas circulation. It notes staff roles including Fay D. Clopine and R. Finna in composing, Dorsey Osborn in press, and mentions AP association.
Oren Lice Staley of Rea Missouri wins a 13th term as National Farmers Organization president. Vice President Hubert Humphrey urges delegates to gain bargaining power and defend farm programs while NFC vows withholding actions to secure fair prices.
Dr. Robert L. Sawyer head of religion and philosophy at the new Mid-America Nazarene College in Olathe will speak at the Church of the Nazarene in Lafayette at 10 45 a m Sunday. He will report staff progress campus construction and seek financial contributions. The college aims to serve nine Nazarene districts and plans classes beginning September 1968 with 300 400 freshmen, starting as a junior college and evolving into a four year liberal arts school.
The Future Business Leaders of America Club has been chartered by the Senior High School Student Council. It is the first of its kind at the high school and aims to prepare students for business careers. Officers include President Pat Marks and others. 31 members are currently enrolled, sponsored by Mrs. Linda Holtzman and Jim Hamilton.
Wall Street opened with mixed results as blue chip industrials softened the market. The Dow Jones industrial average stood at 889.10, down 3.12, with GE and Du Pont among notable declines while gold supply news added preweekend caution. The AP average fell 3 to 317.6 as rails and utilities edged higher, overall balance tilted toward losses.
A park employee found discarded medicine and hypodermic needles in a Santa Fe Park trash can prompting police involvement. Rev. John Stephens will speak at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Sunday services at First Assembly of God church. A Rural EHU Christmas basket dinner is set for 6 30 p.m. Sunday. A children’s story hour will feature Christmas Tree on the Mountain at the public library Saturday morning. Leslie W. Gallion, Chanute native and 1956 Chanute High School graduate, has been promoted to detective in the Cheyenne Wyoming police department. A Neosho County United Nations Association meeting will hold a covered dish dinner and officer election Saturday in Erie.
Madison L. Clements 87 of 708 S Central Walnut born May 27 1880 died at Neosho Memorial Hospital after three months illness. Survivors include three daughters two sons and siblings. Rosary and Requiem Mass at St Patrick Church with burial at St Patrick Cemetery. Also notes memorial services for Mrs Ann Evans Elsten and funeral for Mrs Wilma Buscher with services in Johnson Chapel Elmwood Cemetery Harrison Cemetery and Savonburg Evangelical Covenant Church.
Daily Transcript lists visiting hours from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 30 p.m. to 8 p.m. as well as a patient census of 48 adults and pediatrics with four babies. Admissions on Thursday include six patients across medical and surgical services and two dismissals. Births recorded for a boy to Mr. and Mrs. Alex Pitts. Marriage licenses issued include four couples from Chanute Humboldt and Joplin with multiple ages and home towns.
The Women’s Missionary Society of the First Church of God met at Mrs. Joe Adams 804 S Forest. Rev Minnie Thompson led the lesson and pledged in unison. They planned a Christmas basket for a needy family and collected penny-a-day offerings.
Instructions urge calling Tribune phone through carrier, or reach via HE 1-3400 after 6 pm if the primary line is unavailable.
Tuesday evening at Zion Lutheran Church Girl Scout Troop 79 Lincoln School hosted Parents Night. Welcoming committee included Lisa Wallace Teri Mangine Sara Esch and Dana Coble with hosts Debbie Coble Nan cy Nelson Debbie West Debbie Miller Kimberly Kesner and Lisa Esch.
In the probate court of Neosho County Kansas Helen Gardner was appointed executrix of the will of William E Gardner deceased and letters testamentary issued November 22 1967 Creditors have nine months to file claims from first publication of this notice.
In Neosho County Kansas Joseph Adams sues to quiet title to Northwest Quarter of Section 4 Township 28 Range 19. Defendants must plead by January 15 1968. if not, judgment by default will be entered. Attorney John C Rubow represents plaintiff. Clerk Mary Lee Frederick notes.
Sam Baughman presents a poinsettia plant on December 19 as girls plan to deliver tray favors and sing carols. The meeting closes with Taps and a flag ceremony led by Mrs Wayne Wallace and Mrs G E Roberts.
Public notices of final settlement hearings for two Kansas estates. Frances M. Hallenberg as executrix seeks court approval of acts and accounts and heirs' shares in Roscoe M. Hallenberg estate. Pearl Hallenberg’s refusal and disclaimer questioned. Alfred Petterson estate petition by Arlie Petterson executrix seeks similar relief with Jan 2 1968 deadline. Attorneys listed for petitioners.
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