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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1967
Page
2
Kansas City cattle and hog markets show uneven to steady pricing with cows and feeders mixed. Steers and heifers hold steady to firm, hogs mostly higher on lighter weights, while lambs and sheep show modest gains and pen-wide adjustments. Chicago poultry prices edge down slightly with roasters and turkeys in narrow ranges.
Parson Hogs and Cattle market rundown lists animal classes with price ranges. Hogs cover weights 200-270 pounds and sows, boars, and stags. cattle include grain red steers and heifers, stocker and feeder calves, yearlings, heifers, cows, bulls. sheep provide lambs, ewes, and breeding stock prices.
Chicago AP reports bid prices for grain futures with Wheat No 2 hard 1.54 percent, No 2 soft red 1.47 percent. Corn No 2 yellow 1.16 percent, No 4 yellow 1.04 to 1.06 percent. Oats No 2 heavy white 79 14. Soybeans No 1 yellow 2.65 percent. Soybean oil 8.70.
A volatile New York Stock Exchange session saw more advances than declines by about 150 issues as the Dow rose 2.42 to 883.03 at noon. Industrial production recovery was noted alongside a GM UAW labor contract, while gold stocks faltered despite London bullion steadiness.
Richard Hall Scott of Smithville Missouri died Sunday in a Topeka hospital from burns covering 85 percent of his body. He had been admitted after the injury occurred at his Smithville home.
A 1959 Cheverolet driven by Mrs. Mele Brooks 30 of 216 W. 6th damaged a utility pole at 616 S. Steuben about 11 15 a m Saturday with estimated damage of 75 dollars. A vandal incident tore up Christmas decorations at 929 S. Hiland Saturday night. Mrs. John Gardner reports a lost purse last night with a 5 dollar reward offered for recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Cleaver vacationing in Yuma Alex and the Giffords family are visiting relatives for the holidays from Logan Utah and Bremerton Washington.
Mrs. Cordelia Kinne 86 longtime Erie resident died yesterday at Erie Nursing Home after a year of poor health and a week of critical illness. She was born Aug 2 1891 in Harper county and married Theron Kline in 1905, celebrating 62 years together last year. Burial at East Hill after service at Pierce Funeral Home Tuesday. Survivors include three daughters, a sister, eight grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. The report also notes the death of Mrs. Mary Catherine Talbot 75 of 1729 S Central who died early today in Neosho Memorial.
Chicago AP reports butter prices steady with 93 score AA at 67 and 92 A at 67, 90 B 66, 89 C 64. Car prices show 90 B 67 and 89 C 66. Eggs exhibit irregular pricing with incomplete figures.
Neosho Memorial Hospital reports visiting hours from 2 to 4 PM and 6 30 to 8 PM. Census lists 42 adults and pediatrics with five babies. Saturday admissions include Mrs Lille Turner and Geard Quathamer both medical. Dismissals include Mrs Ralph Dent and Elmer Peterson among others. Births include a boy to Mr and Mrs Donald Coates. Hospital activity includes today admissions for Mrs Sophia Cox and dismissals for several patients. Police Court action cites James Overby with a $10 bond posted. Fire run yesterday reported monoxide check at 1124 West Elm with a negative test.
The memorial service for W. G. Dick Whitaker was held in Johnson Chapel with the Rev. Bert Sutton officiating. Mrs. D A Finey sang The Old Rugged Cross and Near to the Heart of God, accompanied by Hazel Slane. Bearers were Arthur Raish, Walth Mitterndorf, Floyd Flowers, John Peters, Sam Baughman, and Melvin Franks. Burial followed at Memorial Park Cemetery. Johnson Mortuary handled arrangements.
Traffic deaths surged over the holiday weekend in Kansas with ten killed. Killed Saturday were Edward Koehler 46 Wellington Joe Quinlan 42 Perry Sergio Delapena 21 Wichita Lonnie McWashington 23 Kansas City Kan Oscar McWashington 21 Kansas City Kan Joe Crank 28 Abbyville Kan Paul Bell 18 Hutchinson injured in Mount Hope crash. Sunday victims were Robert Kelsey 27 and his wife Linda 21 of Mindenmines Mo plus Donald Unthenour 21 Girard Kaw.
Two 16 year old boys held at the city jail were released Saturday night to the father of one. They had been placed in custody after a Monday break-in at Smith Lumber Co. and were briefly released Thursday, then returned to custody Friday for violating curfew.
Chanute Tribune announces staff roles and contact details. It lists subscription and carrier rates for local and surrounding counties and notes AP membership and reuse rights for local and AP content.
Fourteen employees of the local cement plant were welcomed into the Ash Grove Quarter Century Club on Wednesday. Each member received a dividend check for one dollar per year of continuous service. The new members are Henry S. Biggs, Forest Brundage, Ira D. Carl, Willard V. Cleaver, Oscar H. Eskridge, Fred L. Gerady, Roy N. Howell, James E. Irvin, Chester Kustandorter, Fred A. Lindquist, Clarence H. Manly, Edward A. McCoy, Elmer J. Oliver, and Leonard Youngberg.
The NAACP Southern Division financed money and food baskets for one thousand needy families in Fayette Mississippi. The drive canvassed five counties to identify recipients and provided funds for rent utilities or food. Fayette lies east of Natchez in a rural region.
The Round Table Study Club met Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the home of Mrs. Lyle Huitt on 802 South Highland for a Christmas luncheon. Assisting the hostess were Mesdames Seth Farwell A C Dickinson A Mannoni and Curtis Van Gundy. Mrs Huitt gave the program Christmas in other Lands.
The Chanute Jaycees remind senior citizens of a Christmas party tomorrow night with entertainment and refreshments. Reservations are urged by calling HE 10982 and transportation will be provided if needed. The event starts at 6 30 p.m. in the Murray Hill School gym with music from local singing groups.
Rice remains the staple for roughly half of humanity, sustaining countless meals daily and shaping agricultural priorities worldwide. Experts highlight rice's role in food security, nutrition, and cultural traditions across varied regions.
Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Robertson hosted a Sunday pre-Christmas dinner in Carpenters Hall Chanute with a large guest list including Oley Robertson Marcia Jean Karen Carter Tammy Lori Tom Barnes Jim Hutchison and many others. The gathering drew relatives from Chanute and Independence Missouri for the festive occasion.
The Kansettes Club held its annual Christmas dinner Sunday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Cumings 711 S Allen. Twenty four members and guests attended and exchanged gifts.
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