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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1968

Page

2

Livestock Prices Report From Kansas City Market

Livestock totals 5 500 cattle and calves with feeders and yearlings showing gains up to 50 cents. Heavy steers not established. feeder steers by weight and grade quoted with prices from 24.15 to 32.00 per hundredweight. Hogs 2 200 with barrows and gilts up to 25 cents higher. sows steady. Sheep 100 wooled lambs steady around 23.25. Grains and soybeans listed with No 1 yellow soybeans at 2.73 and No 3 yellow at 2.64. Soybean oil at 8.91.

Kansas City Choice

Egg prices steady as butter unchanged in Kansas City market

In Kansas City, wholesale eggs show large 80 percent A at 24 to 28 cents per dozen and mediums 80 percent A at 23 to 26 cents. Butter prices remain unchanged.

Kansas City

Butter Prices Steady Across Grades in Chicago Market

Chicago reports butter prices steady with small gains for select grades. AA 66 and 9 A 66 scores. 9 B 63 percent. 89 C 61 percent. Grade A whites 26 percent, mixed 2 percent, mediums 25 percent.

Chicago

Wheat and Corn Prices Reported in Chicago Market

Chicago price report shows Wheat No 2 hard at 1.59 and No 2 soft red at 1.51 with Wheat and Corn No 2 yellow at 1.18 percent noted in AP dispatch.

Chicago

Sweet Adelines Bring Barbershop Show to Memorial Auditorium

Chanute Sweet Adelines present Among My Souvenirs on Saturday night featuring Klipper Kords from Omaha, Sekans from Pittsburg, Chanute's Singing Jucos, and Chanute Sweet Adeline Chorus in a barbershop style musical program with international medalists and TV appearances.

Chanute Sweet Adelines Memorial Auditorium Chanute’s Chanute Sweet Adeline Chorus

Wall Street slips on Vietnam tension and Middle East flare

The market opened lower as losses outpaced gains by 7 to 5 amid waning confidence from Vietnam and Pueblo crises. IBM slid about eight points and Polaroid seven while the Dow fell 2.72 to 857.20 at noon as Jordanian Israeli clashes and stock weakness dominated trading.

Dow Jones Vietnam Jordan River IBM Polaroid Associated Press

Jury Panel Is Drawn for Neosho County Court Term

The jury panel for the March term of Neosho County District Court has been drawn. Names include Ronald Fleming, Ronald Fowler, Roland McClay, Kenneth Brown, Guy Rush, Lloyd Drybread, Milo Johnson, Hubert Mintz, Paul Wells, Richard Kidwell, Wayne Beech, Mahlon Morley, Glen Dormois, Charles Bohlander, Ralph Berg, Harley Knapp, Ralph Debler, Roy Cow-Thayer Elmer Orr, Martin Raida Sr, Ralph E Bowers, Clarence Hamilton, Lloyd G Dulavey, Eric-Charles E Bishop, Hollis George, Roy Bailey, W Tredway, Don Rogalsky, Lowell Chasler, Ira Lowmaster, Arnold Elder, Glen Heady, Irwin Diediker, J J Volmer, Everett Booe.

Neosho County Chanute Ronald Fleming Ronald Fowler Roland McClay Kenneth Brown Guy Rush Lloyd Drybread Milo Johnson Hubert Mintz Paul Wells Richard Kidwell Wayne Beech Rausch Mahlon Morley Glen Dormois Charles Bohlander Ralph Berg Harley Knapp Ralph Debler Roy Cow Thayer Elmer Orr Martin Raida Sr Ralph E. Bowers Clarence Hamilton Lloyd G. Dulavey Eric — Charles E. Bishop Hollis George Roy Bailey W. Tredway Don Rogalsky Galesburg Lowell Chasler Ira Lowmaster Stark Arnold Elder Parsons Glen Heady Irwin Diediker J. J. Volmer Humboldt Everett Booe

Dental Exams Of 2682 Students In Annual Clinic

Mrs. Margaret Wood reports 2682 students in Chanute were examined by local dentists from St. Pat's and public schools. Results show 701 with no deficiencies, 799 needing corrections, 426 with fillings in deciduous teeth, 976 with fillings in permanent teeth, 566 cavities in deciduous teeth, and 677 cavities in permanent teeth. Individual dental cards will be sent to students from kindergarten through ninth grade in about two weeks.

Margaret Wood Chanute St. Pat’s

Daily Transcript Hospital News and Local Records

Neosho Memorial Hospital reports visiting hours of 2 to 4 p m and 6 20 to 8 p m with a total census of 58 including adults pediatrics and two babies. Wednesday admissions list Hattie Harwood Humboldt medical James Frye 1007 S Washington medical Durward Landrum Humboldt medical. Births include a girl to Mr and Mrs Jack Riley 722 S Garfield. Dismissals include Pearl Shortridge 109 W Elm Althea York 13 S Wilson and Humboldt resident Frederick Kuhn. Admissions today include Carl Kimbie 1920 S Edith medical Mrs Rudolph Kroenke 626 S Central medical Mary Middleton 301% E 2nd medical Mrs Lawrence Burnett 1306 S Grant medical. Births today to Dean Strack R3 a girl and to Mr and Mrs Robert Wyatt Humboldt a girl. Dismissals today list Harry Turner 15 S Steuben Roy Colston 601 N Highland William Black R J James Frye 1007 S Washington and Ocle Beck 714 N Steuben. Fire runs recorded Cherry and Plummer Grass at 11 40 am and Santa Fe Park Grass at 12 35 pm. Police court actions include Jim Elms 1902 S Ashby overtime parking with 51 bond, Arch Allen 10288 Central parking in no parking zone with 5 bond, Wesley Roecker 11 Gretchen dog at large, Dwight Clements R2 blocking alley with 5 bond.

Hattie Harwood Humboldt James Frye S. Washington Durward Landrum Jack Riley S. Garfield Pearl Shortridge W. Elm Althea York S. Wilson Frederick Kuhn Carl Kimbie S. Edith Rudolph Kroenke S. Central Mary Middleton E. 2Nd Medical Lawrence Burnett S. Grant Dean Strack Robert Wyatt Harry Turner S. Steuben Roy Colston N. Highland William Black Jim Elms S. Ashby Arch Allen Central Wesley Roecker Gretchen Fin- Dwight Clements

Pueblo Toastmasters discuss Pueblo seizure at Orchid Buffet

The Chanute Toastmasters held a dinner meeting at the Orchid Buffet. President Gary Brennecke introduced Kent Grubbs as Toastmaster for the evening and Harry Steeves as Topicmaster guiding members to relate feelings on the North Korea seizure of the USS Pueblo.

Chanute Gary Brennecke Kent Grubbs Harry Steeves Brennecke Royce Wells Fred Ingram Steeves Wells

Burglars Draw Blank At Olpe State Bank

Olpe Kansas burglars invaded the Olpe State Bank at night but no cash was taken. A torch was used to cut into the main walk-in safe while bank papers and records inside remained undisturbed. Entry was gained by forcing open a back door.

Olpe, Kan Olpe Joe Wendling

Bright Future For Farmers Is Forecast

At Medway school a Chanute Rotary Club meeting heard Dr Fred W. Boren of SEK Agricultural Research Stations forecast a bright era for Southeast Kansas farmers. He cited rising world population and a 200 day growing season with ample rainfall as key advantages. He urged adopting recommendations from Mound Valley Columbus and Parsons farm stations. Over 100 farmers attended. meals were provided by district women led by Mrs. Ortho York and Mrs. Paine Carlson. Walter Poor presided.

Kansas Medway School Fred W. Boren SEK Agricultural Research Stations Mound Valley Columbus Parsons Chanute Rotary Club Ortho York

District bus supervisor attends Topeka safety seminar

Dean Hilton Unified School District 413 bus supervisor was in Topeka for a bus safety seminar focusing on new federal school transportation regulations. Garry Church Kansas senior high principal will attend the national meeting in Atlantic City February 9 to 14 as reactor-summarizer on Youth In Conflict With School And or Society.

Dean Hilton Unified School District Topeka Garry Church National Association of Atlantic City N J Kansas City

Rare Mormon guide book sells for 2800 at auction

A 1851 Salt Lake City Mormon Way-Bill to the Goldmines guide fetched 2800 at Parke-Bernet Galleries. Only five copies survive and Warren Howell of San Francisco bought the volume detailing camping sites and water holes for 1850s California gold seekers.

New York California Salt Lake City Utah Warren Howell San Francisco

Oil Driller Mendenhall Dies After 1967 Auto Crash

Roscoe L. Mendenhall 68 of Emporia died at the University of Kansas Medical Center after injuries from a Dec 26 auto wreck. A Chanute native, oil pioneer and founder of Mendenhall Drilling, he led the Eastern Kansas Oil and Gas Association and served in World War I. Survived by his widow Betty, son Roscoe Jr., daughter Norma Gilpin, brother Ralph, and six grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at St. Andrews Emporia. Burial at Emporia Memorial Lawn.

Roscoe L. Mendenhall Emporia University of Kansas Medical Center Kansas City Kan Chanute Humboldt Anno C. Mendenhall Chanute High School Betty L. Bowman Aril Virgil Mendenhall Drilling Company Eastern Kansas Oil and Gas Association Mendenhall St. Andrews Episcopal Church Ball-McCain Post 5 American Legion Chanute Elks Club Petroleum Club Wichita Republican Party Betty Roscoe L. Mendenhall Jr Sedan Glen Norma) Gilpin Ralph C. Mendenhall Jay Lynn Mendenhall Emporia Memorial Lawn Cemetery Blair Colonial Mortuary

Erie Resident Etta Tom Dies at 86

Etta Tom, 86, lifelong Erie resident, died early today at Labette County Medical Center Parsons after five weeks of illness. Services Saturday at 2 p.m. at Pierce Funeral Home Erie with burial in East Hill Cemetery Erie.

Etta Tom Erie Labette County Medical Center Parsons Pierce Funeral Home East Hill Cemetery

Bethany College Promotes A Retreat For Learning

Bethany College in Lindsborg Kansas announces a campaign built on the theme Bethany College A Retreat for Learning. President Arvin W. Hahn says the small town environment enhances meaningful higher education and the college will design a new emblem to reflect the concept.

Lindsborg Kan Bethany College Arvin W. Hahn Hahn

Write-in election planned for Causey New Mexico

CAUSEY New Mexico residents will still vote in a municipal election on March 5 though no candidates filed. Village Clerk Mollie Parnell said the ballot will include a write-in option so voters can name candidates.

Causey, N.M Mollie Parnell

Kansan Killed in Vietnam Action

Marine Lance Corporal Jerry D. Barksdale, son of Mrs. Verna R. Flynn of Berryton Kansas, was listed by the Defense Department as killed in action in Vietnam.

Washington (Ap Lance Cpl Jerry D. Barksdale Verna R. Flynn Rt. 1 Berryton Kan Defense Department Vietnam

Buhl coach stalls to protect visitors but loses home game

In Buhl Idaho the score stood 62 61 with nine seconds left as coach Chris Cagle ordered a stall. The visitors Burley paid the price with a loss while the hometown scoreboard left him an outsider. Vic Ross posts high series in Madison bowling event with a 297 final game. Bart Starr donates Super Bowl car to charity with a March 31 benefit for Rawhide Inc.

Buhl Idaho Buhl High School Chris Cagle Cagle Burley Madison Wis Vic Ross Ross Green Bay Bart Starr Green Bay Packers Starr Packers Oakland Rackers Rawhide Inc

Birth Control Information Booth Closes After Four Days

A birth control information booth opened by Students for a Democratic Society at the University of Colorado was closed after four days due to lack of interest. SDS cochairman John Buting said the booth offered appointments with a medical doctor for birth control pills and may reopen if interest grows.

Boulder, Cole Students For A Democratic Society University of Colorado John Buting Cochairman SDS Buttney

NBA and college scores from Associated Press roundup

The page lists NBA results with New York over Baltimore 114 to 111 and Philadelphia 125 to 103, plus ABA scores including New Orleans 111 over Oakland 107. College results show LIU 55 over Rider 52, Seton Hall 66 over Iowa Temple 62, Penn State 79 over Syracuse 76, and numerous other men’s games with final scores and occasional overtime.

New York Baltimore Philaphia San Diego Boston St. Louis East Liu Rider LaSalle Lafayette Seton Hall Iowa Temple St. John’s N.Y Penn State Syracuse Holy Cross Fordham Colgate RPI Amherst Trinity

Train Car Crash Fatal Near Olathe

A Santa Fe freight train struck a truck at a crossing near the Olathe Naval Air Station on Flatley Road about one mile east of U.S. 56. The driver, Darrell Back of Olathe, was killed.

Olathe, Kan Santa Fe Olathe, Naval Air Station Flatley Road U.S. 56

Dams Area Conditions and Water Discharge Report

The report lists water levels in feet above sea level with John Redmond at 1 035.99 and Fall River at 948.82 while Toronto shows 1 7 percent. Discharge figures are incomplete with Fall River shown as 0.00 cpf and a stray value of 7.

John Redmond Fall River Toronto Coe

Licensing Age Boost Urged For Drivers

probate judge Samuel J. Mason of Fort Scott urged raising the driving age to 18 before a Senate Highway Committee. He argued youths 14 and 15 lack maturity and reflexes for safe driving and supported a 7 am to 7 pm restricted license to curb juvenile crime and night use of autos.

Topeka Samuel J. Mason Fort Scott Mason Senate Highway Committee Tom R. van Sickle Kansas

Communists Clash With Police Over Vietnam War Protest in Paris

In the Latin Quarter police and Communist led demonstrators clashed on Wednesday night during a protest against the Vietnam War. Officials reported 30 police injured and an undetermined number of demonstrators hurt. The march aimed at an auditorium hosting 1,000 right wing students and sympathizers at an anti Communist rally.

Paris Vietnam

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