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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1968
Page
2
Hog prices advance with barrows and gilts 50 higher at 16.00 to 19.75 per cwt for 1-8 weights while sows move from 13.0 to 16.00. Cattle and sheep show varied gains and steady market, with notable figures for steers, heifers, cows, and lambs. Also listed are grain quotes for oats No 2 and soybeans No 1 yellow and soybean oil.
The report lists prices by grade and weight for hogs, cattle, cows, bulls, and sheep. Prices span from utility and commercial categories up to prime and choice, with ranges for weights from light stockers to heavy fat cows and breeding stock.
Kansas City wholesale eggs quoted with large 80 percent A 31 to 34 cents per dozen and mediums 8 percent A 28 to 31 cents. Buttler unchanged.
Chicago AP reports grain bids with No 2 hard wheat 1.554 and No 2 soft red 1.471/2, Corn No 2 Yellow 1.12 1/4 to 1.13 1/4, No 3 yellow 1.07 to 1.11, No 4 yellow 1.08 7/ We
Karl Vollmer and Donald McDonald appointed as ancillary executors for Jane Jones Vollmer in Kansas. Robert Pennington named as resident agent for nonresident executors. Creditors must file claims within nine months. attorneys Henshall and Pennington represent the estate. notice signed by Probate Judge Alberta Gough.
The Dow Jones average fell 3.99 to 867.72 at noon as trading remained heavy and volume high. Analysts cited nervous investors, tax hearings, and fear of a widening margin requirement as factors in the shortened trading days and lingering market volatility.
Visiting hours are listed as 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 30 to 8 p.m. with a patient census of 74 adults and pediatrics and four babies. Monday admissions include Oral Collins Stark medical Oscar Clark Buffalo medical Mary Jane Lewis Humboldt medical Mrs Viola Woodward Ralph Brown and others. Dismissals list Ira Christy Roy Hawes Emil Kennedy Mrs Ray Osborn. Admissions today include Mrs Ruth Carr and Mrs Laura Pearce. Dismissals include Burrell Howell Fred Mosier. Fire Run at 8 10 p.m. No Way Laundry at 113 N Allen. Belles from Washburn University on a four day Colorado tour with stops in Colorado Springs and a basketball game. Leaders of Neosho County Mental Health dine with Kansas legislators in Topeka. Attendees include Mrs James Boerwinkle Robert Geiger J M Torrence and Rev and Mrs Richard Markland. A painted metal heater in a dryer burner fire is noted. Police summons issued to Richard R Springer for careless driving. Building permits issued for one Meier and Roy Schoepflin additions.
Mrs Ethel Woolery 57 of Thayer R 2 and Cathy Heit 17 of Dennis drove two cars into a railroad crossing near US 169 yesterday at 2 30 PM. Both drivers escaped injury though damage was heavy. Sheriff George Neely estimated 625 for Woolerys 1965 Cadillac and 400 for Heits 1960 Mercury.
Army Pvt. Neil E. Feld, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis E. Feld, completed nine weeks of advanced infantry training January 19 at Fort Polk Louisiana. His final week included guerrilla warfare exercises.
Mr and Mrs Charles Hansen of 1509 W Main have returned home after a week in California. They visited Mrs Scott Moore in Glendale and Hansen’s cousin Robert E Hansen in Goleta.
The women's advanced physical education class directed by Helen Anderson will perform a program for the regular Senior Citizens meeting at 2 p.m. Friday in the Memorial building.
Chester 80, of 1519 S Highland, died at Neosho Memorial Hospital after four years of poor health. Funeral at United Brethren Church in Christ in Chanute with burial at Mt Moriah Cemetery. Arthur M. Lee 88, formerly of 1221 N Garfield, died at Neosho Manor Nursing Home. Survivors include three daughters and ten grandchildren. funeral at Gibson-Koch Chapel. Pfc William Poffenbarger 18, of San Diego, killed in Vietnam January 12. Burial with a Marine ceremony at St Joseph Cemetery Humboldt. Milford J. Page 80, Kimball resident, died at Labette County Medical Center Parsons. survived by wife Zelda, second wife Rachel, three sons, four daughters, and other relatives. service at Stark Methodist Church.
The city advances plans for a new FAA facility while a separate municipal utilities bill moves toward action in the Kansas Corporation Commission. City planning chairman Harold Williams notes a mostly negative stance on urban renewal but says the board prepared the necessary codes should renewal be pursued later. Reverend C. E. Rains offered the invocation.
A brief notice states friends may visit at the funeral home from 7 30 to 8 30 p m on Wednesday, inviting attendance and support for the family.
The Kansas Corporation Commission plans hearings on the Missouri Pacific Railroad proposal for mobile station agencies with 14 mobile points listed and fixed agencies in major cities. Chairman Dale Saffels said Topeka will host a hearing and other Kansas sites will follow, with mixed public response from towns such as Beloit and Moran.
Chanute Tribune reports community updates for January 23 1968 including local events, school notes, and civic notices affecting residents of Chanute Kansas and surrounding area.
The Chanute Tribune presents its daily publication details including staff roles publisher Dwight McCreight news editor Wayne J. Smith and advertising director Fay D. Clopine. Subscription rates are listed for various regions and delivery options.
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