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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1963
Page
2
AP reports cattle prices firm with steers up to 26.00 per hundredweight and hogs steady, with various divisions. Lambs in Chicago weaken while grains show mixed futures as corn holds around 1.20 to 1.24 per bushel and soybeans fall slightly amid broader market shifts.
Hog prices show steady ranges with U S 1 and 2 weights 190 to 240 pounds at 13.25 to 15.50 dollars and mixed lots 230 to 270 pounds 14.25 to 15.25. Cattle and calves include heifers 600 to 700 pounds 21 to 25, stocker and feeder calves 22 to 32, cows 13 to 17, bulls 17 to 19, and sheep with lambs and ewes priced from 2 to 17 dollars for various grades.
AP notes consumer eggs large mostly 33 cents per dozen with range 32 to 37. medium 30 cents with 26 to 35. wholesale eggs large at 38 cents, 80 percent at 38. medium unchanged around 34 to 36. poultry and butter unchanged.
Kansas City market report shows wheat bids mixed with No 2 hard and dark values around 2.26 to 2.30, corn bids 1.14 to 1.84 for No 3 and 1.21 to 1.28 for No 2 yellow, soybeans around 2.56 to 2.64, and futures finishing down while several oats and barley quotes vary.
In New York the stock market rose with steadier trading as steels and blue chips moved higher in late trading. Volume reached about 4.3 million shares, up from 4.05 million on Tuesday, with gains ranging from fractions to over a point and scattered losses noted amid mostly steady bonds.
AP dispatch from New York reports a 1 PM scout news item with brief notes on events, names, and local updates.
Daily Transcript lists hospital activity with names and towns for admissions and dismissals. Entries include Daniel Mason Humboldt and Mrs Gerald Stevens Humboldt for medical and Mrs B Harry Mefford Lavernburg for medical. dismissals include Fred Byers and Mrs Glen Ashley. District Court Action in Chenute involves William McCoy versus Frances McCoy with decree granted, costs assessed, property agreement approved, and McCoy restoring former name McGrath.
In Washington AP reports the Kennedy omnibus education bill facing a split House Education and Labor Committee as Republicans push for a quorum halt. Chairman Powell left for Puerto Rico and hearings shift toward possible subcommittee study while the full panel weighs action.
Robert Loren Rickerson, 16, who had been missing for a month, returned to El Dorado, Kansas, by bus. He said he worked on a Hutchinson farm and at a service station and heard a radio report prompting his return. The El Dorado Times offered a 100 reward last week. He will resume his classes in a few days.
Live poultry in Chicago moved little to up modestly with roasters at 22 to 23 cents a pound and special red white rock fryers at 20 to 21 cents. Heavy hens quoted at 22 cents and barred rock fryers at 21 cents.
A Plymouth driven by Eva s and Mrs. Merle Lopeman and others sustained minor damage in two Chanute area incidents around 3 45 p m. A 1960 Chevrolet truck owned by Caresio Brothers Distributing Co was scraped but not damaged. Police investigated two 15 year old suspects in a dirt throw incident on Lincoln. Louis King was arrested on a check violation warrant from Anderson County. Notable visits include Sylvan Waggoner and family with Beth Waggoner, and Boeing transfer news. Community dinner hosts and a birthday event for Robert Lopeman were reported. The First Robin Watchers Society claims Mrs Eben Claus as grand champion with robins and cardinals sighted through winter.
Ray Zumalt of the City Recreation Commission announced a meeting this week to discuss junior high club activity plans and Valentine events on Feb 13. The 235 member board will also form committees and draft a constitution. Last weekend 200 attended, with ping pong pool volleyball relays and a record hop.
The National Safety Council estimates time lost in 1962 due to accidents both on and off the job equaled 1 million workers laid off for a year. The study notes 13,700 deaths from on the job accidents.
Oscar A Gluck 78 of Thayer died of a heart attack en route to Neosho Memorial Hospital. He was born Oct 11 1884 in Morehead and lived in Thayer eight years. Survived by wife Georgia Fender Gluck, son Albert, two stepdaughters, sister Edna Smith, six grandchildren. Funeral arrangements by Robinson Funeral Home. Robert Dean Myers stillborn infant son of Mr and Mrs Park Myers R 3. He survived by four brothers and four sisters. Graveside service at St Patrick's Cemetery Thurs at 9 am led by Rev Peter Finnegan. Johnson Mortuary in charge.
The executive board met Monday evening with Mrs Wayne Huffman and Mrs Robert Jenkins presiding. Mrs Ammerman reported 1237 tickets sold for the chili burger supper. Committees were named to the project. Founders Day planned for February 11 with meeting at Hutton school. Coffee and cookies served.
The Rev. Clifford Ray Pritchard of Highland Kansas was named 1963 Rural Minister of the Year by the Christian Churches Disciples of Christ. He will receive the award March 3 at his church in Highland and also serves a church in Iowa Point, Kansas. He visits hospital patients within an 80 mile radius and runs an amateur radio station, WNYT, in spare time.
The Council of Catholic Women Parsons Deanery will hold a general meeting at St Francis Hall in St Paul on Sunday at 1 30 p m. All Catholic women are invited. A workshop will be led by the 1962 Deanery chairwoman.
Demurrers to two companion suits by Mr and Mrs Nathan Welch against the city of Chanute over a 1961 explosion at 1004 Garfield were sustained in district court. The court ruled the actions failed to meet filing deadlines and thus could not constitute proper causes of action. Costs were taxed to the plaintiffs.
Mrs Rankin hosted the Shakespeare club at 609 S Highland with Mrs Don Abbueh presiding. Mrs R W Good reviewed Act I of King John and character sketches were given by Mrs Stanley Rawn and Mrs Boyd Valentines. The largest Burns selection in town. Johnson's Studio Tennessee will host the Fed Camera Shop adv 18 meeting.
Eddie Brinkmeyer son of Mr and Mrs Vernon Brinkmeyer 1703 S Central was honored on his seventh birthday by a party hosted by his mother. Cowboy decorations and refreshments included cake ice cream and punch. Friends attending included Sherri Blough Beth Ann Drake Joan Ramsey Gwen Troxell Johnny Shrimplin Jerry Matlock Roger Dean Tommy Kennedy and Kurt Brinkmeyer.
Dorothy Tiegreen Guild of the Grant Avenue Baptist church met Monday evening with Mrs. Blaine Marks as hostess. Mrs. Lloyd Woosley opened with prayer while Mrs. Marks and Mrs. Vernon Youngberg were named to plan church annex dishes. Mrs. Woosley taught the lesson The Times of the Gentiles. Ten members and one guest, Mrs. Paul Whitworth, were served refreshments.
Coin Laundry ad for Nu-Way at 113 N. Allen across from the bowling alley lists 21 minute cycle and dry cleaning at 26 cents per pound with a $1 minimum. Service hours 9 to noon and 1 30 to 5 p.m.adv.
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