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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1969
Page
8
In Kansas City cattle prices show a range with steers at 28.25 to 29.00 for choose cuts and feeders at 30 to 34 per hundredweight. Hog data lists barrows and gilts around 27.25 to 28.00, with several weight classes shown and sheep at 26.75 to 27.50 for wooled lambs.
Mob ile judge Herndon Wilson told Michael A. Witte 22 of St. Louis to hit the road after an arrest for disorderly conduct for washing his clothes in a public laundromat. The judge imposed a 25 dollar fine or 25 days in jail, suspended, and ordered immediate departure.
Fredonia Worland Blankinship Sr. was re elected president of the Wilson County Fair Association at the annual meeting last week. Joe Donahue was re elected vice president Lowell Shire re elected secretary John Settle elected treasurer. Directors for three year terms include Cleeus Pickell Larry Cline Blankinship Shire Fredonia and Dennis Casebeer Neodesha.
Mr and Mrs Richard OD Young of Houston announce the birth of a daughter Jenny Lynn born November 28. Grandmothers Fern In groom and Bessie Young. Harry I Hay and arrangements shown. the Young family once resided in Chanute. Police report a 1965 Chevrolet rear ended a 1956 Chevrolet causing about 35 dollars in damage at West Main and North Ashby.
Diana Cromwell of Chanute was arrested at 10 a.m. on felony forging and passing no fund checks and held on $500 bond. George Bradley of 208 S Malcolm was arrested at 12:30 p.m. on contributing to the delinquency of minors for allegedly buying liquor for youths and released on a $250 cash bond. No hearing dates were set.
A 67 year old Roman Catholic doctor from Jenkintown burned his medical diploma at Jefferson Medical College hospital to protest liberalized abortion policy. Dr Francis J McGreary said he hoped alumni would wake consciences and stop the premeditated murder.
Daily Transcript reports visiting hours from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 30 to 9 p.m. with a patient census of 56 adults and pediatrics and four babies. Monday entries include William Rensick of Humboldt in medical and Mrs Ber Nice Consani of Parsons in surgery and Mrs John Clarkson of Coffeyville in medical. today lists George Cummings of Thayer in medical and William Rausch at 915 W Oak in medical. Dismissals include Maurice Tarvin of 1106 S Highland and Preston Smith of Yates Center. today Leah Eastburn 916 S Central Todd Taylor 920 S Central and Jack Henricks R 4. A birth: Mr and Mrs James Daggett of Erie welcome a girl today.
The 1969 Neosho County Arthritis Fund drive raised $852.13, led by county chairman Mrs. Glenn Shockey at 230 Western. Proceeds fund arthritis research and education for professionals and the public. Kansans with arthritis number 168,000. Alpha Chi Chapter Beta Sigma Phi aided, with Mrs. Don Tromong as drive chairman.
Representatives of the State Education Commission explained procedures for making guaranteed student loans available to college and vocational students during a morning workshop at Neosho Junior College. The session in Stotz Hall included bankers credit unions and college officials with ten workshops planned statewide by week’s end.
An area wide health planning program will be outlined at a Parsons dinner meeting hosted by Mid-America Inc a nine county southeast Kansas development group. Mrs Norma Satten coordinator of comprehensive health planning Kansas Department of Health will speak Clyde Reed Parsons will preside Reservations through Mid America office Parsons.
Bernard F. Wyatt was inducted as a new Kiwanis member at a Monday night meeting held at the Tioga Hotel. Reports covered Pancake Day and Christmas shopping for needy children. Maurice Regan presided. Ben Barber led the program. Mike Farrell attended as guest junior Kiwanian.
Alva I. Dannels 88 of rural Altoona dies at Wilson County Hospital Neodesha born January 23 1881 lifelong Altoona resident married Julia Ann in Albia 1901 survived by daughter Hazel York and brother Arthur Daniels funeral at Altoona United Methodist Church with interment in Altoona Cemetery. Lester Adney Bragg funeral held at Johnson Chapel with Dr Duff D. Wazoner officiating burial Mount Moriah Lavonburg. Monte Joe Morgan 30 Vian Oklahoma former Chanute resident died. services in Vian. Susan Diane Boaz stillborn daughter of William and Mrs Boaz of 808 S Garfield. graveside in St Patrick Cemetery Walnut. Nellie C. Strawn 77 Thayer died at Neosho Manor former Thayer News editor survivor details. Charles Walker 76 Yates Center memorial service at Smith Funeral Home. survived by widow and three sons and daughter. Walter Lee Akridge Sr 73 Chanute died at Neosho Memorial Hospital. survived by son Walter Jr daughter Mary Louise Dooley and others. arrangements by Gibson Koch Chapel.
President Nixon comments on Vietnam progress noting a Vietnamization plan with troop cuts and replacement by South Vietnamese forces. He denounces civilian atrocities, hopes for limited negotiation progress, and supports Thai and South Korean troop subsidies. He warns against tax surtax continuation and praises media fairness while criticizing Congress for late appropriations. He encourages youth engagement and ends with a newspaper delivery notice.
Police report a break-in at M Katch and Co in Fredonia resulting in about 4000 pounds of scrap copper and four .22 caliber pistols being stolen. The manager Paul Miller found the break-in at 10:15 a.m. Sunday and a hatch pickup was stolen then recovered a short distance away. the copper and pistols were not in the truck.
Stanley Joy of Fredonia was found guilty in city court on three misdemeanor charges from a disturbance at a tavern on October 23. He was convicted of assault and battery against Lucia Ingram, tavern manager, disturbing the peace and destruction of property. A $250 fine and 90 days in county jail were imposed. Joy plans an appeal to district court and posted a $500 appeal bond.
In Fredonia the 36th annual Christmas pageant will take place in the school auditorium at 7 p.m. on December 22. About 900 students from Fredonia Unified Schools will join the faculty to present the Christmas story.
In Neosho County Kansas the Probate Court appointed Robert L Briley as administrator of the Wells Osburn estate. Creditors must file demands within nine months from first publication. Attorney Balch and Briley Chanute Kansas 66720 represents the administrator. Probate Judge Alberta Gough seals the notice.
Classified note invites new residents to call Bea Dunlap at 451-0514 for a warm welcome from the Welcome Wagon Hostess.
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