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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1969
Page
6
Kansas City market reports show hogs steady to 25 lower with various weight ranges and sows up to 25. cattle and calves with high to good ranges and feeder stock, plus Parson hogs and cattle pricing. Chicago butter and egg prices steady with wholesale quotations unchanged.
Wall Street opened the day with gains but the Dow Jones industrial average moved from a gain to a loss, hovering around the 786 level as declines narrowed advances. The noon quote showed the Dow at 785.90, down 0.79, with bid and ask figures listed.
Eric Jon Anderson II 36, of Wichita, died after a four year illness. Survived by parents and three sisters. Funeral Wednesday at Zion Lutheran Church with burial at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Gregory Martin Weiner II four month old son of Okmulgee residents died. parents and grandparents listed. Funeral held in Okmulgee. burial at Mound City. Mrs Ove Jensen of Alhambra died. formerly Chanute resident. funeral held.
Santa's Helpers, led by John Willcott, continues its annual drive to provide Christmas gifts to underprivileged residents not on public aid. The program began 20 years ago and funds support gifts, clothing, and other essentials. Contributions may be sent to Willcott at the BMA office or to Mrs. Edna Webber at the First National Bank.
Parsons reports a hot lunch success due to price cuts. State director Ruby Sholz cites 60 percent participation in November up from 40 in September after Nov 3 price cuts. Lunch at 20 cents across all schools, previously 40 cents for high schools and 35 in elementary. Daily lunch average 1,714 students in November. breakfast programs expanding from 18 to 35 districts statewide.
A joint Royster Junior High band and vocal chorus concert is set for tonight in the school gymnasium auditorium. The 75 member band, directed by Bill Roberts, will perform with the 125 member chorus directed by Barbara Haines. Admission is 50 cents for adults with children admitted free when accompanied by an adult.
Visiting hours at Neosho Memorial Hospital are 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 30 to 8 p.m. Census lists 49 inpatients and three babies. The civic notices include patients with medical or surgical needs across several names and addresses, plus two births: a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Metz and a boy to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jenkins. City Court notes report Jim Joy of Fredonia charged with simple assault after a Friday arrest. Firefighters responded to a stove fire at Junior Bay residence early Saturday.
Pvt Florence C Schiesser daughter of Dale A Schiesser of 201 W 1st completed a clerical procedures and typing course on Oct 27 at the Women's Army Corps School Ft McClellan Alabama.
Santa Claus will visit Zillah Attendance Center after a multi-grade Christmas operetta led by John Lehnert and staff at 7 30 p m. A report from Nu-Wa Campers on West Twenty First Street states someone tried to steal a camper top overnight.
Fireman Apprentice Robert R. Allen serves aboard the amphibious cargo ship USS St. Louis recently commissioned during ceremonies at Norfolk Naval Shipyards in Portsmouth Virginia. He is the husband of the former Earlth G I Pruitt of Stark R1.
Six Cub Scouts met Monday at First Baptist Church with David Black leading the flag salute. They continued work on Christmas gifts and were served refreshments by David Hutchison. Den mothers are Mrs. Jack Hunt and Mrs. James Dowell.
A non injury traffic crash occurred Sunday at Cherry and Grant when Minnie Catton 79 of 514 S Santa Fe driving a 1965 Comet struck the left rear of a 1969 Chevrolet pickup driven by James Duckett 24 of Wichita. Damages were 55 to the pickup and 90 to the car. Today at 9 20 Wilbur Earl 71 of 1017 S Santa Fe backed into a parking space on Lincoln and collided with a 1963 Rambler driven by Hinkle Hattier 74 of Jola. Damages were 25 to the Ford and 75 to the Rambler.
About 180 wives and families of Chanute National Guard unit Co C 3rd Battalion 137th Infantry attended a Christmas dinner at the armory. Lt. Col. Murl D. Munger and Capt. Kenneth W. Finch were guests of honor. S/Sgt. Darrell Summers opened remarks, with speeches by Lt. Col. Munger, Capt. Martin Garthwaite and four Sgts on training, weaponry, communications and mess operations. Benediction by Rev. Dae Sneeringer.
Brig. Gen. Omar Torrijos was removed as Panama's top leader while in Mexico City for the Caribbean Classic horse race. Col. Ramiro Silvera becomes National Guard commander and Col. Amado Sanjur deputy, as the junta seeks stable rule and hints at a return to constitutional government.
December meeting opened with song and roll call asking members what they want for Christmas. Sheila Fisher delivered a council report noting changes to 4H Club Days dates. Cathy Mih spoke on room improvement and Janie Neely on highway safety while a citizenship project was planned.
Unusual gifts at cost and below at Spur rier's 1111 So Santa Fe and Electrolux vacuum cleaners and supplies from P A Swan 605 So Steuben. Need help Alcoholics Anonymous contact HE 1 2520 Chanute. WANTED waitress and kitchen helper apply in person Hart's Cafe.
Albert and Mrs. Tuttle appeal a zoning ruling denying a permit to place a mobile home on Lots 5 and 6, Block 14, Evergreen Park Addition. A public hearing before the Chanute Board of Zoning Appeals will be held December 18, 1969 at 7 00 p.m. in the Memorial Building.
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