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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1969
Page
9
The New York stock market eased after noon trading as investors tax load and end of year losses drive selling. Analysts say oversold conditions may lead to a rally once tax-related pressure eases. The Dow at noon stood around 781.64, down about 4.36 points.
Daily Transcript reports visiting hours from 2 to 4 pm and 6 30 to 8 pm. census lists 51 patients including adults pediatrics and one baby. Names include Ernest Jones Monty Briley Harold Swanson Susan Baucom John Stowell Melissa Grady and others with addresses in Liberty Mo Toronto and Elsmore. A birth is noted Ronnie Hall and Eric a girl. Police Court: John Shankel 65 Walnut posted 25 bond for leaving the scene of an accident and 160 for driving while intoxicated.
Eight area residents received certificates for completing a ten hour standard first aid course. Lyle Dean praised the class conducted by Anthony J. Bollig at the Methodist Church in Galesburg. Recipients include Ann B. Shaw Glen N. Allen Beulah M. Barker Oren V. Barker James D. Smith from Galesburg and Kevin J. Moody James R. Moody from Thayer Rueben F E Anderson from Chanute.
Bob Page, 26, of Chanute had his parole revoked after conviction in city court on December 17 for disturbing the peace. Judge Richard Ashley, who had earlier parole on October 20 for destruction of property and resisting arrest, ordered Page to pay fines totaling 35 dollars plus back fines, and to serve 60 days in jail.
Reports from Saigon say battlefield activity in Vietnam remains low while U S B52 bombers ramp up raids along the Cambodian border as the Christmas truce period nears. Other dispatches note U S Israel tensions deepen after rejection of peace proposals and East German travel restrictions.
At 1:30 p.m. Monday the highway patrol investigated a non-injury accident four miles west of St. Paul on highway K357. Vernon D. Tate, 26, of Fiie, driving a 1960 Oldsmobile, collided with a 196 Ford driven by Roy H. Moore, 59, of Iola. The Oldsmobile sustained $25 damage and Moore's car $100, troopers estimated.
The Kansas 4 H program helps youth explore careers through vocations training. Students participate in projects tours and trips and meet successful business and professional figures.
Sen. Bob Dole challenged Sen. Edward Kennedy over his claim that allies caused most of Vietnam civilian deaths since 1965. Kennedy cited Agency for International Development figures. Dole pressed for sources and definitions noting many civilians were Viet Cong. Kennedy warned most casualties were undercounted and many never reached hospitals.
Randall M. Clifton, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Clifton, Fredonia, shows a photographic exhibit at the Fredonia Arts Council Stone House from December 28 to January 6. Clifton, a Wichita State University 1967 BFA graduate in graphic design, has worked in commercial art and taught photography at WSU where he is pursuing an MFA. Viewing hours are 2 to 5 p.m. Sundays and 2 to 4 p.m. daily December 29 through January 6.
A Christmas Day service will be conducted by the Rev. Warren Jones at 6 a.m. at Vilas Lutheran Church.
In Hutchinson Kansas a man Virgil Woodson aged 44 killed his 5 year old daughter Jacqueline then shot himself. The deaths followed a marital split as Woodson and his wife, parents of two other children aged 13 and 16, had been separated and seeking a divorce. Jacqueline died after being found unconscious beside her father. Police said the shooting occurred while she stayed overnight at a friend's home.
In Topeka a 19 year old service station attendant Marvin Perry was shot in the back of the head during an apparent holdup and died at a local hospital. Police said the shooting followed four armed robberies overnight including a second service station, a cleaning shop and a food store.
Pittsburg native Dr Wayne K Stuckey 29 works as a mass spectroscopist with Aerospace Corporation Los Angeles analyzing Apollo 11 and 12 moon rocks for gases. He is married to Nancy Bowyer of Chanute. her parents plan air travel to visit the Stuckeys in Torrance California with their three children.
Two persons were injured in a two car accident nine miles north of Altoona on US75 at 4 40 p m Sunday. Eugene Varndell and R J Chanute in a 1961 Chevrolet pulled from a service station onto the highway and struck Stephen Grifell in a 1969 Plymouth heading north. Varndell was hospitalized in Chanute and Muriel Grifell was admitted in Fredonia with a fractured pelvis and head lacerations. Varndell was cited for failing to yield right of way. Both cars were total losses.
Memorial services announced for Ralph J. Burghart at Zion Lutheran Church with burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. Irene Evelyn Everly 53 of 814 S Forest dies at Neosho Memorial Hospital. survivors and arrangements noted. Minnie Lane 87 Erie resident dies at nursing home. funeral Friday at Pierce Funeral Home with Bethel Cemetery burial. Doris Greve 52 Larned dies after stroke. services Wednesday in Larned. Alice Brooks 86 former Aurora resident dies. funeral Wednesday at Arnolds Funeral Home with Maple Park burial.
Mrs. Spencer W. Finney Jr. of Topeka was named Shawnee County Election Commissioner by Secretary of State Elwin Shanahan. The Republican appointee replaces Democrat Sharon Atchison, with term starting Jan 4.
Christmas programs at Yates Center featured a 20 voice Zion United Methodist Church choir performing A Song Unending directed by Mrs. Howard Roberts with organist Mrs. Duane Taylor and vocal solos by Yvonne Stockebrand Nancy Mansfield and Larry Benteman. Junior High School presented a Christmas music program in the high school auditorium under Mrs Taylor with sixth grade performing Christmas Windows and other grades singing carols.
Classified items express gratitude for support after a bereavement from Mr and Mrs Greg Weiner. Also a Welcome Wagon contact in Chanute offers information and gifts, Alcoholics Anonymous helpline, a White Sale at a department in Hamlet, a coat lost near La Rosa and a found small black puppy near Donut Shop Santa Fe Avenue.
Immediate production planner position at local manufacturing firm with equal opportunity. Also openings for reconditioning used cars, night shift clerk and evening dishwasher at Tioga Hotel, houseman role, and laundry work. Box Y-9 and Box 262 listings. contact numbers and addresses included. no phone calls.
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