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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1964
Page
2
Kansas City AP report shows cattle numbers at 8500 head and calves 200. Slaughter steers and heifers up 25 to 50, cows stronger up to 50, feeders up to 25. Hogs up 25 to 75, sows 25 to 50 higher. Sheep 800 with slaughter lambs 25 higher. Prices listed for slaughter and feeder categories, with bulls and breeding stock also noted.
The Parsons market shows steady demand across hogs and cattle. Hogs range from 7.00 to 15.25 per hundredweight with various grades, while cattle and calves list prices from 12.50 to 29.00, including steers, heifers, yearlings, and stock calves in multiple weight classes.
Westamerica promotes no favored fund family and offers a wide range of mutual funds and investments. Clients are guided to compare pros, cons, costs, and risks of options with no obligation discussions.
Kansas City reports consumer eggs steady with Medium A 31 to 36.4 cents, mostly 33, Large B 27 to 30, mostly 30, others unchanged. Wholesale Large 38 to 41, mostly 38, mediums 36 to 39, mostly 38. Poultry and butter prices also unchanged with hens up to 5 pounds and butter Grade A around 67 to 68 cents a pound.
Chicago AP reports butter prices largely steady with minor gains and eggs steady to firm across grades A whites and other categories. Live poultry remains unchanged to up around 1 percent with roasters listed at 23 to 24 cents and red white rock fryers at 19 1/2 to 20 cents.
CHICAGO AP reports no wheat or soybean sales and various corn and oats bids. No 2 yellow at 1.26, No 3 yellow at 1.21 1/4, No 4 yellow at 1.18 1/2. Oats No 1 extra heavy white 76 3/4–76 7/4, No 2 extra heavy white 76 1/4. Soybean oil 8 1/2 8 3/4.
Market notes show Grade A Extra Large eggs at 33 cents, Grade A Large 32, Grade A Medium 32, Grade B Large 29, Grade A Small 0. Current receipts include 23 cream premium 52. Hides priced at 4 cents per pound with glue hides also listed.
AP dispatch lists wheat at 707 cars with varying grades, corn at 207 cars, oats unchanged, and maize to 2.02 per bushel. Prices show No 2 hard and dark hard wheat around 2.23 to 2.25, No 2 white corn near 1.32 to 1.34, oats 70 to 81, kafir 1.95 to 2.03, rye 1.41 to 1.47, barley 1.07 to 1.14, soybeans 2.69 to 2.79, bran 48.00 to 48.75, shorts 45.75 to 46.50.
In Reno Nevada a large bullfrog statue will crown a new office building on Arlington Avenue. The frog honors the Bullfrog Mine discovered in 1904 and recalls Edward E Arkell who placed a similar frog on a house in 1906 before it was razed.
Minnie Stacy aged 71 of 112 N Evergreen died at Neosho Memorial Hospital Saturday afternoon. Born June 16 1892 in Mound Valley she married Sam Stacy in Muskogee Oklahoma June 24 1912. Memorial services scheduled Tuesday at 2 pm at Johnson Mortuary with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Local arrangements by Roy S Gibson Funeral Home.
Mrs. Sarah Viola Bahr 87 of Wichita died Sunday at Westview Nursing Home. Born Feb 3 1876 in Bolivar Missouri she married Edgar Owen who died 1905 and Adam Bahr who died 1937. Survived by daughters Mrs Wilby Garrett Cherokee and Mrs Gelia Simon Wichita plus Mrs Vergie McNew Wichita two sisters 13 grandchildren 38 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Funeral arrangements by Johnson Mortuary.
Raymond E. Kirkpatrick of Topeka died Saturday after a three week illness. Born September 1, 1918, in Richmond, he moved with family to Chanute as a child and later married Loretta Mintz in Chanute on March 11, 1936. He worked for Santa Fe Trail Transportation Co. for about 20 years as dock foreman. The family moved from Wichita to Topeka four years ago, and he was a member of Evangelical United Brethren Church. Survived by his wife and four children Larry, James Doug, Shirley, and Barbara Jean LaRue.
Mrs Dallas Clevenger 24 Pratt died yesterday in St Luke s Presbyterian Hospital Chicago. Born Jan 4 1940 Chanute, she was daughter of Floyd Prather Pratt and Mrs Joe Gibson Pratt. Survived by husband and four children Randy 6 Ronnie Donnie 4 and Genevieve 1. Also survived by sister Mrs Floyd Moody Enid and five half siblings Warren Phillips Pratt D A Cawthon Pratt Arthur Ray Snyder Wichita Margaret Clary Wichita Bob Benson Mission and Hershall Prather Wichita. Member of Jehovah s Witnesses Pratt.
Ward reports the death of Mrs Iva Nicklin formerly of Chanute living in Bradford Pa. She died Friday with funeral today in Oil City Pa. Survived by two daughters June Nelson and Marian Williams and four grandchildren. O'Brien graveside services held for Harriet O'Brien in Mount Hope Cemetery Humboldt. Died in Kansas City Jan. 6. Survivors include George O'Brien Iola and Pearl Squire Spokane. Family members served as bearers.
The funeral service for Mrs Milo Smith was held at Humboldt Methodist church Thursday afternoon with Rev Gene Taylor officiating. Mrs Elmer Harwood accompanied by Mrs Clyde Snender sang The Old Rugged Cross and Perfect Day. Bearers were Robert Redfield Robert Adams H K Johnson Bill Weldon George Garvie and Robert Leimenstoll. Burial was
Ralph L. Hill former president of Capitol Vending Co testified before the Senate Rules Committee that former Senate aide Robert G Baker steered him to a vending machine contract at Melpar Inc in Falls Church Virginia and then demanded 1000 dollars a month Hill said they settled for 250 dollars a month Hill also said he filed a 300000 damage suit last September against Baker and others alleging payment of sums in exchange for the Melpar contract and that the suit spurred scrutiny of Bakers outside business interests Baker resigned as secretary to the Democratic majority on October 7.
William R. Rhodes of North Little Rock Ark learned not to assume an open window. A thrown match through a Tucson window bounced inside and caused minor burns to his hand and 1500 dollars of damage to his car.
Mrs. Mark Ravreby of Des Moines pursues a full Drake University schedule while managing home duties. While studying for an exam she asked her 12 year old daughter Marti for help and was advised to read it again and imagine it as gossip.
The service was conducted Saturday for Dr. Jesse W. Barker at Johnson Mortuary with Dr. Duff Wagoner presiding. Organist Edna Petterson played Angels Serenade and Nocturne. Flower coordinators were P. H. Taylor and Mrs. A. Chauncey. Bearers: P. H. Taylor, Frank Davidson, L. J. Junod, Dean Geeding, Roy Adams, and O. H. Bates. Burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery.
Lawrence AP report says 18 year old Donald Eugene Spradlin of Winfield Kansas freshman at the University of Kansas was found dead in his dormitory room Sunday afternoon. Cause not determined immediately though fellow students recall he was seen studying at 2 am. Parents named Mr. and Mrs. John Spradlin of Winfield.
In Topeka the legislature will be asked in its budget session to submit a constitutional amendment removing district judges from political campaigns. The Kansas Bar Association executive council will push for appointive rather than elective judges, with a committee led by Attorney General William M. Ferguson assisting Wes Brown Joe Balch and Robert Bennett. The group cites the new civil procedure code and argues removal of political influence will raise judicial qualifications and fairness in applying laws.
New York stocks rallied and fell as tobacco shares dropped after a U S Public Health Service report labeled smoking a health hazard. Leading tobacco names such as Liggett & Myers Lorillard Reynolds and American Tobacco fell while cigar stocks like Consolidated Cigar and DWG Cigar rose. The surgeon general's report said cigars were less harmful than cigarettes.
Gov. John Anderson said he likes politics and may run for office again, possible this year or in four years, amid talk he might seek the 2nd District congressional seat being vacated by Rep. William Avery. He supported leaving the national committeeman post vacant until April and did not rule out serving temporarily.
Bob Murrah reported his 1957 Chevrolet left front door damaged while parked at the Sunset Club south of town Saturday night. Mrs. Glen Lacey said a car backing by Mose Shirley caused minor damage to her car at 15 N. Grant. Lacey’s address is 227 E. 11th.
Chanute Tribune publication details list editors and staff for Chanute Kansas. It notes duties for publisher Dwight McCreight manager John Hovorka and others, with circulation and printing staff. The paper is published evenings except Sunday and entered as second class matter in Chanute Kansas.
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