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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1963
Page
2
A Buenos Aires based firm the Foreign Trade Co of Buenos Aires says it has a contract to ship 2 million tons of grain to Red China by end of 1965. At least 500000 tons will be wheat with the remainder corn and sorghum. No government objection is noted.
Livestock markets steady with hogs 240 to 260 pounds at 13.75 to 14.35 and sows 11.75 to 12.25. Cattle and calves mostly steady to higher with choice steers at 22.00 and heifers at 21.50. Wheat prices rise to about 2.18 to 2.36 for No 2 hard and similar for other grades. Corn mixed from 1.21 to 1.39 for No 2 white to 1.39. Oats largely unchanged. Prices for soybeans around 2.65 to 2.72.
Wall Street in New York surged late in the afternoon as steel gains steadied a volatile market. Volume reached about 6 million shares, with most major stocks trading up or down fractions to about a point. Corporate bonds fell while U.S. government bonds rose slightly.
Police were vised Monday of possible soliciting for a non existent American Legion Christmas fund by occupants of a station wagon. The local Legion post said no such fund exists.
Floyd Laughrun reports three Indians and a girl’s wig exhibits were stolen in broad daylight from the Wells Fargo Museum hogan in Tombstone Arizona. The incident occurred during museum hours amid scattered notes on livestock and market quotes and local police reports.
Chicago notes butter prices steady with small variations across grades and packing codes. Eggs hold firm to higher on Grade A and related whites, with mixed and other grades showing small changes amid a quiet trading day.
Chicago grain prices show no sales in wheat oats or soybeans while corn and rye edge higher. Wheat finishes up several cents per bushel with December contracts around 2.17, soybeans up to 2.73, and oats and rye posting modest gains or flat moves as traders weigh demand and futures activity.
Charles Eldon Scott 21 died Friday at Kansas City hospital from a brain血 clot. A Kansas State College of Pittsburg senior and licensed referee, he married Sabra Wimberly in April. Survived by wife, parents, three sisters and a brother Funeral in Mound City. Mich Lorance 76 died at St Francis Hospital Wichita survived by husband John three sons Vere Darrell Eithel and daughter Wirlie Bevan Funeral at H. R. Campbell and Sons in Yates Center with burial in Chanute.
Tuesday admissions include Mrs. Robert Holtz Humboldt medical Shirley Rosington Lola surgery Hans Herold 920 W 9th medical Mrs Bruce Brown 3058 Allen medical Edward Kuhns R2 medical Mrs Myrtle Morgan Lavenburg medical Dismissals include Patrick Weldon Humboldt and Mrs Charles Hartwig Humboldt Birth records note Mr and Mrs Richard Schommer 1819 Malcolm a boy Admission today Mrs Melvin Williamson 119 N Evergreen medical Dismissals today include Mrs Charles Cumings and son 512 E 15th Roger Dutro 1417 S Central.
The Kentucky Court of Appeals upholds the 1962 absentee voting act restricting ballots to federal employees full-time students and armed forces. A candlelight communion service is held tonight at the Church of the Nazarene with a mediation titled The Gifts of Wise Men. Pvt Marion Cecil Manly has completed six months at Fort Leonard Wood and Fort Knox and returned home to Wichita with his wife Judy Connes.
The Wesleyan Service Guild of the Methodist Church gathered at the church dining room for a covered dish dinner. Ruth Erwin led grace and Mrs. Frank Carter presided. They planned January activities including a second Sunday service participation and a January 21 new member reception.
Mrs. Jewell Elder hosted 11 Grant HD Unit members two guests and three children on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Sailors installed 1964 officers and gifts were exchanged. A report on the 1963 Standard of Excellence was read and hearing tests for Joint Common School District 100 children noted. Next meeting is Jan 21 with Mrs. Bohlander as hostess.
Advertisement touts Beef for Christmas with free financing options and savings at Foodtown Circle F. It highlights discounted beef and a no-interest period to attract shoppers during the holiday season.
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