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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1961
Page
2
Kansas City AP notes cattle prices mostly steady with steer and heifer values flat to weak, hogs steady in heavier classes, and sheep slower with lambs easing slightly. Parsons and other regional quotes show mixed grades for cattle, calves, sows, and feeders amid stable to soft demand.
The Rev. Clifford W. Hamm 22 of Mulvane Kansas drowned Tuesday in Lake Afton near Wichita. Hamm pastor of Central Avenue Church of Christ in Mulvane disappeared after stepping into a deep hole while wading. His body was recovered 20 minutes later as wife Rita and their 11 month old son Stewart watched.
Kansas wheat production in 1961 shows below average protein content at about 10.8 percent while test weight averages 62.52 pounds per bushel. Sampling across 4 114 cars from most state regions indicates harvest near completion with 93 percent harvested by late July, versus an 82 percent norm.
Jaycees president Ray Colvin outlined six standing committee chairmen for the year at a meeting at the Maple Leaf. Appointees include Jack Groves program and orientation Richard Coykendall membership Carl Nordt ways and means Bill Hosselt calling Larry Mathews Jaycee Jabber and Jim Keller scrap book. Coykendall spoke on the membership drive. State director Ray Christiansen reported on the national convention in Atlanta and announced a state quarterly meeting set for Wichita July 28-30. Plans for a Kansas City baseball project were discussed with co chairs Bob Ward and Dale Larson. Dean Sutcliffe junior golf chair said two top players Eddie Ranz and Doug Ricketts will compete in Arkansas City this weekend. A board of directors meeting was scheduled for today at John Barney's home.
Police investigated two minor traffic accidents in the city. At the pool area a 1953 Chevrolet driven by Betty Dennis 16 struck two parked cars causing minor damage totaling $95. The other crash at 4th and Tennessee involved a 1956 Ford backed by Daryl Barnby 25 hitting a parked 1952 Buick with $75 damage.
Sterling College receives a $344000 FHA loan approval for a new two story concrete and brick men’s dormitory housing 100 beds. The project advances Sterling, Kansas, higher education capacity with a state funded housing program.
Ray Clemens of 620 North Highland reported back up accident with Dr. Herbert Rollow of Route 1 while backing from a parking space. Damage described as insignificant. Police received a call about a prowler seen Monday night on North Washington. neighbors saw a man flee when a yard light was switched on.
Yesterday admissions include John Wade Humboldt Edwin Perkins Yates Center Carl Kerwitz 1111 W Main Mrs William Dever 1401 W Allen Mrs W A Hootf nagle 114 S Steuben Marcos Guerra 1214 S Forest Virgil Welden 206 N Malcolm and more. Dismissals include Mrs James Ferguson and Gregg Mollnow. Admissions today Isabelle Boo Lavenburg Mrs Ray Hibbs 312 S Plummer. Dismissals today Mrs Lester Gaddis Mrs Glenn Doepke Otto McKen sey Edward Wade Mrs Lawrence Cotton and daughter Edwin Perkins Mrs William Gough Jr Judy Irwin and others. Deeds list multiple transfers and property actions in Bulola Abstract Co estate records.
The New York market slid in late trading with about 3.3 million shares changing hands. Broad losses touched key stocks down fractions to around a point and more speculative issues down 4 or 5 points. Steel, motors, tobacco, aluminum, airlines, drugs, oils, and building materials declined. Electronics fell sharply with Zenith and Litton Industries each down about 4. Corporate bonds eased while U.S. government securities held mostly steady.
Earlton begins a dial telephone system on Friday as part of centennial preparations. Community notes describe local families moving forward, visits by relatives from Sterling Virginia and California, and a quiet Fourth of July with VFW events in Chanute. Local fire department responded to a wheat-stubble fire on Grant Murrell hay meadow Friday.
Families in Elsmore and nearby towns shared events and visits. Grace Ludlum and others joined gatherings at Williams in LaHarpe and Worthington in Wichita. A Ruth birthday party honored at Ludlum home featured guests Alicia Jackson Kansas City and Della Jackson. Pearl Ard of Chanute noted among naval officers visiting Dwight hydraulic installations in Stock Holm Sweden Oslo Norway and a reception in Sedalia.
The United Auto Workers pressed GM to assume full health care costs for 310,000 current UAW members in GM plants and to enroll 34,000 retired hourly workers and dependents in the hospital-surgical program. The union seeks similar moves at Ford Chrysler and American Motors.
President Kennedy submitted to Congress work plans for 19 watershed projects in 16 states and Puerto Rico with an estimated total cost of 45 million dollars. Local sponsor groups and landowners would bear about 18 million, the White House said. One project, Frog Creek in Coffey and Osage counties Kansas, would have a federal share of 401000 dollars and include eight dams along Long Creek feeding into the Marais des Cygnes River. The report notes rainfall in Peru’s eastern highlands helps shape regional hydrology.
Mrs. Sally Price Ferren, daughter of Civil War General Samuel Woodward Price, died Tuesday night at 107. She lived in Washington, D C before moving to Kansas City in 1955. Widow of former Massachusetts state senator Myron J. Ferren, who died in 1912.
Canada and Japan are identified as America’s leading export customers, with Canada first and Japan second, highlighting the principal destinations for U.S. goods. The ranking reflects trade patterns and market demand among the two nations.
Mt Zion group met June 22 with 15 members. gifts and a door prize were noted. Guests included Mrs John Cahill Joans Rosalie Mahoney Grace White Dawn Beth Miller. Fall meeting date to be announced. Sunday dinner guests included S Sgt Pete Centlivre Michael of Charleston and Dale Kelsey family. Pictures of Japan shown by Centliyers.
An incident at an industrial plant ends with a truck’s engine run and its wheels spinning on concrete. A company spokesman reports little piles of rubber by each tire and the wheels still spinning in reverse the next morning.
Henry M. Stanley located David Livingstone on November 10 1871 under a mango tree at Ujiji beside Lake Tanganyika in the African territory of Tanganyika.
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