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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1965
Page
2
AP reports light cattle sales with 1,700 cattle and 70 calves and slow demand for cows. Hogs total 3,500 with steadier to higher prices for barrows and gilts and weaker sow bids. Sheep buyers scarce with few sales, prime slaughter at 20 to 21 dollars.
Chicago AP reports produce prices steady to higher with mixed egg quotes. Grading includes AA 93 score, A 92, B 90, C 89, with various percent yields. Eggs show mixed changes across grades A whites and others, reflecting a fluctuating market.
Chicago AP reports no sales of wheat corn or soybeans with mixed price moves at close soybeans up 1 4 to 3 4 cents per bushel January 2.82 83 wheat 4 to 2 higher March 1 50 corn higher to s lower March 1 25 4 oats unchanged to higher March 72 2 rye higher to s lower March 1 25 2.
The New York stock market edged toward a third straight advance as afternoon trading steadied on higher ground. Volume reached about 5 million shares, the week’s best turnover, with the rally buoyed by President Johnson's optimistic outlook and despite looming economic clouds. Corporate bonds rose while U.S. Treasury bonds fell slightly.
Topeka motorists death log records traffic fatalities from January data. The AP summary notes 24 hours ending 9 a.m. Thursday with comparisons to the 1964 period, showing figures for January 1965 through 1966.
Two runaway youths from Parsons State Training School were captured by the sheriff's department about 4 a.m. two and a half miles south of Erie and returned to the institution. The report notes no injuries or further incidents.
The Chanute Tribune announces publication staff roles and operating details for Chanute Kansas with circulation and subscription rates. It lists editors and offices, wartime and Associated Press affiliation, and states subscription prices by county and duration.
Police said today they have reports of women's clothing taken from clothes lines Tuesday night. A similar theft also was reported at Humboldt with the Humboldt police department advising officers here.
Mrs. LaMoine Waldron was elected president of the state organization of Christian ministers wives at a Newton meeting. Mr. Waldron ministers the First Christian Church here and both couple attended the Kansas Christian Ministers Institute at the First Christian church in Newton. The Rev. Orel Newbrey of Great Bend was elected president of the institute.
Ben Drew district Boy Scout executive located at 812 W Main attends a three day program planning conference for 1965 and 1966 Sedan area scouting today Friday and Saturday in Independence.
Officers announced a special meeting of the American GI Forum tonight at 7 o'clock. The session will be held at the clubrooms with members urged to attend.
Fairfield PTA will meet at the school Monday night at 7 30. The Chanutenany group from the High School and Junior College will present the program. Refreshments of sandwiches and coffee will be served.
Maurice Ranz of 210 S Plummer faces a reckless driving charge based on a complaint by Jerry Jones of 915 S Lafayette regarding an incident observed in the neighborhood last Sunday. A hearing was scheduled for 4 p.m. today. An evening accident behind the post office involved a 1956 Olds driven by Ruby Read and a General Highway Service van from Burlington. Police moved the vehicles and filed no report. Glen Kaufman reported a hit and run in front of Main and Evergreen, with a tag number supplied and the owner to be contacted.
William E. Pierce of 1001 N Western told police Tuesday night his car’s gas tank plug was removed while parked at his home. The report was made yesterday.
Mary Ann McCreight a 17 year old from 311 S Larson and L E Lofgren of 418 NX Steuben were in a car crash at Lincoln and Walnut around 9 50 a m both cars northbound McCreight rear ended Lofgren while he stopped for a left turn Damage to the 1964 Dodge station wagon is about 250 and to the 1962 Dodge about 150 Officers quoted the girl saying she could not stop on the slick wet pavement.
Oklahoma City report says motorist Johnny Jackson beat one in a million odds twice when his wife found he brought home license plates for two cars without looking. The numbers XB 5263 and XB 5264 matched their 1964 tags. State plans to sell more than a million tags this year.
William Franklin Bennett 61 of 315 W 7th St died at Neosio Memorial Hospital at 12 35 pm Wednesday after years of ill health. He lived in Chanute since 1931, served 33 years with the State Highway Department, and was maintenance foreman. Survived by wife Ila Jones Bennett of Cherryvale, one son Sgt Robert F Bennett in Topeka, two grandchildren, two sisters Margaret Burnworth Independence and Nellie Tuggle Cherryvale. Funeral Friday at 2 30 pm at Roy S Gibson Funeral Home. Rev Dale Sneeringer officiating. burial in Fairview Cemetery Cherryvale.
Samuel J. Simmons of Garfield died early today at Neosho Manor. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Johnson Mortuary.
Harry Alden Coen, 77, of 802 S Forest, died Tuesday at Neosho Memorial Hospital after a several month illness. Born August 22, 1888, in Mount Ida Community, he moved to Chanute 30 years ago and worked for MK&T Railroad. He married Mary Stucker in 1929 at Osawatomie. Survived by son M Sgt Homer E. Coen, Ft. Knox, Ky, a stepdaughter and two stepsons, Pearl and Harold Hern, Hutchinson, Chester Hern, Wilmington, California, one sister Maude Davis, Osawatomie, and 13 grandchildren. three sons predeceased him. Funeral Friday at 10:30 am at Bible Baptist Church officiated by Rev Bruce Roberts. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Funeral services for John C. Jordan of Moran were held at the Ralston Hutton Funeral Home Tuesday at 3 p.m. The Rev O M Hes and Rev Robert Huse officiated. Mrs Earl Munson accompanied Clifford Olson who sang I m a Pilgrim and I m a Stranger and Lead Kindly Light. Bearers were Frank Hawkinson Bud Butts Fred Manson Wendell Parsons Sam George and Don Huffman. Burial followed at Mt Moriah Cemetery.
Snowbound travelers and stranded residents face the High Sierra while the broader Northern California flood storm subsides. Torrential rains caused floods along the Eel and Mad rivers with buses and cars marooned atop Donner Summit. Forecasts call for scattered showers and improving conditions as the three week system slowly wanes.
Opal Franklin and Lilyan Freeman hosted a Humboldt ESA party at the Community Park cabin Tuesday night with nine members and one guest. Prizes went to Mrs. Clifford Lukenbill and Mrs. Irvin Scarlett for high and low, Mrs. Glenn Barnby won the door prize, refreshments were served, and plans were set for a Zone 3 luncheon at the Orchid Buffet on January 17 with chapters from Independence Fort Scott and Baxter Springs.
Clifford E. Gyarko, 33, of Chanute and formerly of Parsons, was held at the city jail on a misdemeanor personal check charge in connection with two forged checks. Police said the $10 and $15 checks were made payable to Gyarko and signed Floyd Kelley of Chanute, cashed locally. He also has other small personal checks outstanding.
Carl J. Sutter, 50, division manager for Kansas Gas and Electric Co., died after a heart attack. Funeral services set for 4 p.m. Friday at First Methodist Church in Independence. He passed away Wednesday at Mercy Hospital after the Sunday attack.
One of a series of district training meetings for Grange officers was scheduled today at the Odd Fellows Hall, led by Kansas Grange master James W. Ingwersen, LeRoy. A district meeting was held Wednesday at Newton, with Ottawa hosting tomorrow. Other leaders on the instruction program include Bonnie Aaron Carbondale state lecturer Vesta Laws Burlington home economics chairman Ruth Esther Shorthill Topeka state youth chairman Barbara Hines Lenexa state Junior Grange superintendent.
Rotarians enjoyed a toe tapping program at the Tioga Hotel in their regular meeting led by Harold Tarpley. The Chanutennany College high school group performed folksongs and ballads with banjo two guitars and a string bass while Floyd Potter presided and Bruce Doran of Yuma Colorado attended as a visiting Rotarian.
Neosho Memorial Hospital admissions list for Wednesday includes Mer lin A York Humboldt surgery Mrs Floyd Greenwood 11 Rutter medical Mrs John Serrato 1104 S Steuben medical Marcus Guerra 12142 S Forest medical Mrs Manuel Marquez Humboldt surgery. Dismissals include John E Sanders Jr 1709 S Ashby and Mrs Kenneth Baeten Humboldt. Admissions today Kendall Ericson Elsmore surgery Peggy Conway 919 W 7th medical. Birth today Mr and Mrs Duane McDaniel 719 N Kansas a girl. Traffic citation Edward Ingram R 1 illegal parking $2 bond posted.
Farmers can save time work and income tax dollars with the Garner’s or Ideal Farm Record Book. It includes social security records and is showcased today at Midwest Office Supply located at 5 West Main in Chanute.
The Women's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church met in the educational building on Wednesday at 1:30. With the president and vice president absent, the secretary presided. Devotions by Mrs Worley focused on Greatest Things in Life. An Associational meeting in Independence was announced by Mrs Sneeringer. Love gifts were dedicated by Mrs Johnson. Guest interpreter Mrs Glen Hanson spoke on The Church in Burma. Marjorie Sharp circle served refreshments.
A Public Health Service grant of 128,726 dollars was approved for the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Kansas City Kansas for general research. A separate grant of 36,446 dollars was approved for the Menninger Foundation in Topeka on the same day.
Kathy Engleman presided over the Midway Y Teens meeting held at the school Monday evening. Mary Peterson, Margaret Thorsell, Roma Payne and Cindy Stanfield presented the program. Stanfield gave a New Year themed devotion. Officers reported and 26 members with two sponsors attended. Karen Decker named Y-Teen of the month. Hostesses were Roma Payne and Beverly Clinesmith.
Earlton WSWS met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. C. H. Borchers home. Mrs. Alva McLaren led the session, opening a new Africa series titled The Suba Sahara Challenges the Christian Church. Five members and one guest attended, refreshments followed.
Vilas Homebuilders HD Unit met at Mrs. Olson with Mrs. Adelgren as co hostess. Mrs. Dorris spoke on The Country That Saved Itself about Brazilian women preserving freedom. Next meeting at Vilas Church hosted by Mrs. Thorsell and Mrs. Hutchison. Savonburg Library Night features four films 6 to p.m. including The Common Heritage Fifth Freedom It’s All Yours and The Magic Book with refreshments. open to all.
Mr and Mrs U F Berthot of R 3 will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with an open house at their home on Sunday from 1 to 3 pm Friends and relatives are invited to call.
The text notes the soft underwool compared to cashmere and vicuna and states that just four ounces suffice to knit a feather-light sweater that resists below-zero cold.
The circles met Wednesday to study Africa and begin Galatians in a series titled Live as Free Men. Circle 1 met at 9 in the parlor with 16 members. Circle 4 hosted 15 at 701 S Plummer. Circle 3 held a 7:30 parlor meeting with nine members. Circle 5 hosted 18 at 912 S Western. Guests Alla and Elma Ross joined. Roles: Mrs Reuben Burkmann chairing Circle 1. Mrs E O Morris hostess Circle 4. Mrs Craig Erickson led Circle 3 Mission Yearbook. Mrs Alvin Jones hosted Circle 5. Bible previews by Mrs D A Finney. Africa's concluding lesson by Mrs Blanche Pett and Mrs Paul Parsons led the Mission Yearbook of Prayer.
Grant Avenue WMS met at the Grant Avenue Baptist Church on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Blaine Marks led the meeting and the love gift dedication was by Mrs. Ralph Toland. A program on F Salvador was given by Mrs. C W Davie and devotions on Peace With God were by Mrs. Frank Hotchkiss. Solo selections were presented by Mrs. H A Simmons of New Hope Baptist Church. Closing prayer by Mrs. Ben Nicholas. Dorcas circle hosted the social hour. committee: Mrs. Hotchkiss, Mrs. Melvin Stierwalt, Mrs. Jimmie Haines, Mrs. Dean Strack.
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