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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1969
Page
4
Markets report cattle and hog bids with ranges for steers, heifers, and feeder stock. Cattle and calf totals are listed, with 1000 head cattle and 50 calves reported. hogs include multiple weight classes with prices listed. The note closes with a quote on economic factors including tight money profits and tax considerations.
Chicago price bulletin lists butter and egg grades with percentages and prices. It notes AA 6714, A 67 1/4, B 5 dollars, 89 C 60s, eggs at 8 percent or better grade A whites 47 up, mediums 35 12, standards 35, checks 22.
Wall Street opened lower with a broad retreat as buyers remained timid. The Dow Jones average fell to 837.64 at noon, down 5.50, extending Monday's downtrend after last week's 33.87-point loss. Analysts cited ongoing concerns weighing on investors.
Two 13-year-old Chanute boys admitted breaking a glass window to enter the municipal swimming pool concession stand on Sunday night and stealing about seven dollars in candy bars. They agreed to pay for the damage and candy after talks with their parents and pool manager.
Two Chanute men Harvey Typer and Jerry Mead faced police court warrants on assault and using profane language arising from an incident on July 9. Both men posted $50 bonds and were released from city jail after formal complaints were signed by Fred Manly.
Ground was broken Monday for a 6600 square foot cosmetic plant in Coffeyville's industrial park. Multi-Line Fragrance Co plans a fall opening, creating 25 jobs with total investment over 100000. The firm, formed with main offices in Fort Scott, announced by James A. Garver of Mid-America Inc. and the southeast Kansas development agency.
Army Sgt Charles Storm 22 of 430 Evergreen was scheduled to arrive in Kansas City today from a 12 month tour in Vietnam. He served with A Company Eighth Infantry in northern South Vietnam and led squads in combat earning the Army Commendation Medal and the Browne Star.
Mrs Leroy Gentry and daughter Novella of 511 S Malcolm returned from Sacramento California where they stayed with Mr and Mrs Austin Cranor. They were joined by Mrs Gentry’s Glendale California niece and husband Mr and Mrs Frank West formerly of Chanute. On return they were met at Kansas City airport by Mr and Mrs Leland Milroy and visited in Baldwin before traveling to Chanute. Birthday gifts funded round trip air tickets from Mrs Cranor.
Weekend guests at 220 N Grant were the Nordenstrom family from Mora Minnesota. Mrs Nordenstrom joined the 1942 Chanute High School class reunion Saturday. A Holladay family reunion in Kansas City Sunday drew 54 people. Nordenstroms departed Sunday evening for Big Spring Texas where their eldest son David serves in the Air Force.
Fireman Philip Serpan visits his brother Michael Serpan and their family at 508 W Fourth with grandfather Leslie Talbot at 1729 S Central and aunt Mrs Hershel Woolery in Thayer. He takes a 15 day leave before returning to the Navy Base in San Diego California.
Former Chanute residents Mr and Mrs Everett Babcock announce the birth of daughter Karla Kris on July 13 at Hiawatha Community Hospital. Baby weighed seven pounds four ounces. Paternal grandparents are Ray Babcock of Thayer and Mrs Kasper of Neodesha. Maternal grandparents are Paul Kasper and his wife of Neodesha.
Chanute city commissioners authorize a housing code action against 1710 S Edith owner L L Rowan with a July 10 deadline for renovation. They approve a 10 acre land purchase south of Santa Fe Park for industrial development with a city option on five more acres. They also plan a city health officer and table an amendment to zoning to allow home businesses.
Daily Transcript notes visiting hours 2 to 4 pm and 6 30 to 8 pm at Neosho Memorial Hospital. Census lists 76 adults and pediatrics and six babies. The Chanute district court reports include divorce for Alice Falkner vs Richard Falkner, a contractual judgment by First National Bank of Chanute against Kenneth Keas, and State Highway Commission vs HyGrade Construction Materials with damages dismissed.
Death notices from Thayer R2 report Grace Lamb 70 of Torrance California formerly Chanute died. Survivors include four daughters and a son all in California and key relatives in Missouri. Burial at Forest Lawn Hollywood. John E Abbott 55 Earlton died suddenly at home born February 21 1914 Pleasanton. Survived by brother and two sisters. Funeral Thursday 2 PM Robison Thayer burial Earlton Cemetery.
Grace Kensinger 82 lifelong Hepler Walnut resident died unexpectedly at home in Walnut. Born September 11 1886 she married Rolla Scott and later Charles W Kensinger both deceased. Survived by son Donald Kensinger stepchildren and grandchildren. Funeral at Walnut Methodist Church burial Hepler Cemetery. Pierce Funeral Home Erie in charge. DIX memorial service for Gerald Dix held at Gibson Koch Chapel with Rev Bert Sutton officiating.
Instructions advise calling your Tribune phone or, if unavailable, dialing HE 1 3400 after 6 p.m. to reach the carrier or person specified.
Thirty two Neosho County 4-H'ers attended the district home economics judging contest at Iola on Monday where 191 girls from eight counties competed and ribbons went to the top ten. Lois VanCleave of Hillcrest 4H Club placed ninth in individual scoring with many from Chanute Thayer sending teams and individuals.
Eighteen Boy Scouts of Troop 22 and scoutmaster Morris Mahon returned from Camp Wilderness near Independence where the group camped from June 15 to July 12. Local scouts attending included Richard Swanson Ben Ritter Doug Ritter Joe Massoth Joe Davis Tom Davis Rick Phillips Lester Gillespie Jr Phillip Gillespie Greg Walker Larry Rhea L D McCormick Mark Whitney Mike Powers and Lyle Kee. Deane Swanson joined for two days and two nights. Three Troop 22 members Curtis Mahon Kerry Hammon and Randy Ritter staffed the camp under director supervision. Mahon taught wildlife management and forestry Hammon Indian lore and handicraft Ritter commissary duties.
Secretary of State William P. Rogers told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee the United States is ready to shift its aid program toward economic and social development if Vietnam war ends or de-escalates. The budget requests 2.6 billion dollars in military and economic aid for the next year, with 375 million for military assistance and 2.2 billion for development. Rogers noted aid to Laos, Thailand, India, Pakistan, and Latin America, and named eight countries receiving most development loans: Brazil, Chile, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Korea, Pakistan, and Turkey.
The Black Youth Movement of Parsons says Unified School District 503 gave slight consideration to their requests for Parsons High School changes. In a letter after a Saturday meeting, the group claims the board avoided core issues and offered no positive statements to Black youth. Signed by Charles Cartwright, Parsons coordinator and Kansas State College student in Pittsburg.
Maj William T. McLean a West Point graduate with service in Korea and Vietnam spoke at the Kiwanis Club meeting at the Tioga Hotel Monday night. He described Vietnam and its issues. New member Maurice Argabright 1316 W 3th joined as Maurice Reagan presided in Dr Billy LaRue's absence.
Peter Sandwall of Sweden participates in the International Christian Youth Exchange Program as a Chanute resident for the past year. He is sponsored by the First Presbyterian Church.
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