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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1968
Page
2
AP reports Kansas City markets with cattle and calves at 4,500 head and feeder cattle up to 50 higher. Feeder steers and heifers show varied ranges by weight and quality, hogs down 25 to 50 cents across weights, sows steady, and sheep mixed with wooled lambs at 23 to 24 dollars and ewes at 5 to 6.50.
AP reports wholesale quotes for eggs in Kansas City with large eggs at 80 percent A 31-34 and 80 percent A 28-31 for mediums. Butter remains unchanged.
Chicago AP reports butter prices steady with irregulars and some declines. Grade A whites 75 percent or better, with mixed 31 percent and mediums 31 to 32 percent.
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January 18 1968 notice invites land occupiers within Neosho County Soil Conservation District to Erie High School February 3 at 6 30 pm for annual meeting. Supervisors report on activities and finances and a secret ballot election for one supervisor. Open to all landowners within the district voters eligible include renters lessees and tenants. W M Poor chairman Clair Trabue secretary.
Wall Street slipped as selling hit the market after President John son called up some reservists. The Dow Jones average fell about 4 points at noon while the New York Stock Exchange opened higher than Wednesday, ending a streak of 12 straight declines.
The Kansas House granted preliminary approval to a Senate approved bill reapportioning the states 40 senatorial districts. The measure will face a final House vote Friday before returning to the Senate for two minor amendments. Governor Docking has not stated his action once the bill reaches his desk.
Director Al Jones reports 18 adult evening education classes remain open at Neosho County Community Junior College for the second semester. Three classes are closed for maximum enrollment while nine are cancelled due to low enrollment. Enrollment continues at the Senior High Trade School during the day or at the first class session Monday night.
Mrs Vada F Sellers of rural Yates Center died Thursday in Neosho Memorial Hospital. Born March 14 189 in Rayburn Missouri she moved from Humboldt in 1941. She married Frank Carey in 1915 and R D Sellers in 1941. Surviving are her husband and eight others. Funeral at Humboldt Assembly of God Church Sunday at 2 pm with burial in Mt Hope Cemetery Humboldt. Price Funeral Home Humboldt in charge.
Funeral services were held for Chester S Harvey at United Brethren Church in Christ with burial at Mt Moriah Cemetery Lavonburg. James H Taylor Sr of Iola will be buried in Highland Cemetery Iola after services at Waugh Funeral Home born November 18 1885 in Somerset he moved to Iola in 1917 and retired from Bell Telephone in 1945. Survivors include Lena wife two sons David and James Jr a daughter Cecelia one brother Arthur eight grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
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Ellen Provost becomes Pittsburgh's only shoeshine girl at the Razor's Edge in a six day week. She earns about $10 daily from 50 cent shines plus tips while aiming to return to school. The 20 year old polishes shoes and speaks of the work as a new skill learned from fellow workers.
Lila Carder reported to police that Gary Goodwin’s car rear ended hers at Lincoln and Main as she stopped for a traffic light. Both cars showed damage to the back bumper and the front, respectively. Ten couples signed up for a Chanute Recreation ballroom class with vacancies expected in the two or three couple range.
State weather report lists highs and lows for Kansas communities for 24 hours ending 6 am. Goodland 68 34 Concordia 54 30 Garden City 70 32 Hutchinson 52 28 Emporia 45 27 Pittsburg 41 31 Leavenworth 42 28 Dodge City 67 38 Wichita 49 28 Riley 44 31 41 28
Daily Transcript reports visiting hours 2 to 4 pm and 6 30 to 8 pm. Census lists 65 patients including adults, pediatrics, and four babies. Admissions Wednesday include Charles F Allen Clifford Clark Lily Turner Patsy Brant. Dismissals Wednesday include Mrs Max White Mrs Ford Daniels Frank Kilian. Admissions today include Mrs Kenny Graves Earl Belcer Sr. Dismissals today include Pamela Powell Mary Jane Lewis Mrs Gary Clemens Howard C Winans.
Ronald Burns of Russell Kansas serves as Boatswain's Mate 2 C aboard the patrol ship Pueblo. Burns parent reports he joined the Navy in 1964 and has been aboard since February 1966 during the North Korea seizure.
A shopper spends about 30 minutes at a local Emporia supermarket searching for instant coffee, reflecting common grocery aisles and consumer behavior in the town.
About 400 people attended the Wilson County Soil Conservation District annual meeting in Fredonia. Percy Rowan Jr. was elected to a three year term on the district board, replacing W. C. Fail. Awards went to Louis Walker Kenneth Frankenberg Luther Trimmell Herb Huser and Alva Lambert.
The American Academy of General Practice reported 546000 women in 39 states were tested for cervical cancer. Over 4000 doctors in the project found 1059 cervical cancer cases and more than 7000 abnormal or suspicious smears. Dr. Lawrence E. Leigh said elimination of cervical cancer could be possible with regular Pap tests.
Joplin man Richard C. Powers 28 injured when his semitrailer hit a center pier on the Will Rogers Turnpike near Miami Oklahoma. Eighteen of 135 hogs valued at 6000 dollars were killed in the crash.
The Belles Lettres Reading club held a guest day tea in the Presbyterian Church parlor on Tuesday afternoon. The high school vocal ensemble directed by Stanley Purvis performed with singers Beverly Bohling Pam ODaniel Beth Hutchison Sherry Caldwell Toni Cloke and Doug Lopeman. Accompanists included Richard Denton Eddie Rideau Cindy Tolbert and Jim Babcock. Mrs Harold Black welcomed guests while Mrs Dick Lind and Mrs Edwin Rideau organized arrangements.
Sgt. Sidney C. Shelley U S Army has been assigned as recruiter for the area and will be stationed in Independence. He will be at the post office on the second and fourth Monday and Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shelley, recently returned from duty in Vietnam, is available to speak to civic clubs or organizations seeking information on the military and Vietnam forces.
Mrs. Bill Fair hosted nine Extension Homemakers Unit members with Mrs. Dean Dighero as president. A gold seal for 1967 achievement dues for 1968 and pennies for friendship were collected. Mrs Fairchild led the lesson and refreshments followed. Mrs Anna Kepley attended. next meeting on Web 21 will be a noon broiler meal at Mrs Susan McLaren’s home.
Chanute Tribune publishes daily except Sundays and holidays from Chanute Kansas. It lists staff positions and long subscription rates for in and out of trade territories with carrier and boxholder options. It notes Associated Press membership and exclusive local news rights.
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