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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1970
Page
8
Cattle and hog quotes from Kansas City show little supply and varied gains across weight classes. Chicago Butter and eggs list prices with grade distinctions, while New York shares a stock market dip with the Dow near 746.4 and declines outpacing advances.
Firemen said gasoline fumes from a small open flame heater ignited by a stove caused a blaze at 10 24 p m Wednesday in a duplex occupied by Mr and Mrs Larry Smith. Smith worked on a motorcycle in a back room as gasoline leaked and fed flames that swept the house. estimated loss near 3000 dollars.
George B. Lappin of the Wichita VA Center reports Wilson County received 389793 dollars in VA benefits during fiscal year 1969. The figure includes 304427 dollars for compensation and pensions and 3478 dollars for readjustment and vocational rehabilitation, with 50578 dollars for life insurance indemnities.
Mrs. Dorothy Watts of Humboldt was arrested on a charge of leaving the scene of an accident at Ninth and Santa Fe. Police say she struck Wayne Brandon Jr.’s 1968 Barracuda on Wednesday night with her 1966 Chevrolet. Estimated damage was $400 to each car. Bond set at $50, hearing scheduled for Feb 2.
Seven men from Wilson County reported to Kansas City for pre induction physicals or induction into the Armed Forces. Harry Joe Blair of Benedict and Steven Allen Durham of Fredonia reported for induction. Physicals went for Charles Leroy Ecton Jr. James Shaw McCrory Herman Michael Bonner David Conlee Mann of Fredonia and Robert Lewis Kellerly of Neodesha.
Principal Everett A Hev announces six Thayer High School students on the A honor roll for the first semester Lesa Orr Christine Novotny Judy Holtzman Wendy Elliott Betty Heilman Toni Hurst plus B honor roll recipients Kathy Gomer Robert Hurst Garold Powers Karl Thornton Dixie Woolery Becky Duff Ed Holtzman Gary Holtzman Becky Hautch ens Edith Leck Ronda S howater Dale Holtzman Barbara Hughes Linda Powers Dwayne Umbarger seniors, totaling seven.
Six Allen County farming families received soil and water management awards at the Soil Conservation District meeting held at the local school. Honorees include Olan Hoberman Moran Don Nelson and Leonard Carlson Elsmore Floyd Roberts and Glen Roberts Humboldt and Clarence Warren Iola. Ray Pershal of Iola presented the awards with remarks by speaker Robert Gadberry of Wichita. A chili supper followed, courtesy of Allen County bankers, with sponsorship by the Kansas Bankers Association.
George Butler announces winners of the Kansas Elks Youth Leadership Contest. Over 4000 dollars in scholarships awarded to 33 lodges, with Saralyn Reece Scandia and Harold Wood Wichita top boys and girls. Awards to be presented at Wichita convention in May.
Thousands of Filipino students clashed with government troops outside the presidential palace in Manila. Fires and broken windows followed as protesters attempted to breach the gates while President Marcos monitored the situation from inside. Palace guards and troops repelled demonstrators with water from hoses and urged restraint as fighting continued for hours.
Max Travis of Cha nute Kansas State University as a freshman is among 16 collegiate FFA members awarded Greenhand Farmer degrees this month. The award tests knowledge of FFA history constitution and parliamentary procedure and Travis is majoring in agriculture.
Roy J Godding 79 of Thayer died this morning at Neosho Manor where he had resided since 1967. He was a World War I veteran and survived by three siblings. Olive E Bowman 81 formerly of Chanute died Thursday at Southeast Kansas Tuberculosis Hospital after extended illness. She had lived in Emporia Attica Titusville and other Kansas towns and leaves two daughters a son and many grandchildren. Funeral details for Bowman set for Monday at Johnson Mortuary with burial in Elmwood Cemetery.
Witnesses condemned Judge G Harrold Carswells confirmation as damaging with one calling his civil rights handling extremely hostile. Critics said his stance on womens rights was attacked and rival Haynsworth backers doubted he could serve with distinction.
Daily Transcript lists visiting times from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 30 to 8 p.m. and a census of 68 adults and pediatrics plus seven babies. Names and wards include Robert Bea man medical Ed d Lewis Mrs Gerald Daniel Humboldt surgery Mrs A M Lockyear medical Mrs Veneta Lowe medical Mrs Ray Sloan surgery Stephen Gray medical Deidre Kay Barker surgery Mrs Danny Shaw Eric medical Mrs Harry O Turner medical Charles L Esslinger surgery Edward King surgery Mrs Mary Neptune medical Jerry Smith medical Vyrl Evans James Spangler housing addresses Mrs Leland Clark Michael Herold Tony Kern births.
Fifty five members and guests attended the Woodson County Historical Society fifth annual meeting at the Virginian Hotel. President Lester Harding presided. Walter A. Bowers delivered an illustrated talk about his 23 day world tour in 1969. Bowers is a local Yates Center businessman.
The probate court of Neosho County Kansas appointed Robert Pennington as executor of Ida Belle Henson deceased with letters testamentary issued January 5 1970. Creditors must file claims within nine months from first publication January 23 1970. Attorney for executor is Henshall and Pennington Chanute Kansas.
Lawrence R. Heuberger executor petitions for final settlement and approval of accounts for the estate of Mary Barbara Heuberger deceased. Court action seeks attorney fees expenses and property transfer per will. Defenses must be filed by February 16 1970 at 10 00 a m in Sherman and Rubow Chartered probate court in Chanute Kansas.
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