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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1962
Page
2
Washington reports the 1962 budget deficit at 6.3 billion, $700 million below January estimates. Lawmakers deem the change modest and unlikely to trigger tax cut decisions, noting defense and security spending were lower than expected.
Earlton residents reflect on birthdays and social visits as neighbors gather for 84th birthday celebrations for Bea McNary at West View Nursing Home Chanute. Community notes record visits, reunions, and local events including the Earlton Ladies Aid meeting and a World War I veterans ice cream supper. A Texas visitor caused a minor highway incident near Chanute without injuries.
Local market list shows egg grades Extra Large Grade A Large Grade A Medium Grade A Large Grade B and cream products labelled premium No 1 No 2 with small price notes. Additional items include roosters hens under and over 5 lbs and hides priced by weight with 10 cents per pound under 30 pounds and three dollars per hide over 30 pounds.
The House approved a compromise farm bill 229 to 163. It keeps voluntary crop reduction programs for wheat and feed grains, adds voluntary milk production curbs, and raises eligible retired acreage to 50 percent. The Senate had passed the administration bill and may not accept the House version.
The note reports E. E. Heck remains bedfast for seven weeks. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Carl Stiles and family, Glen Berg and daughters, Orval Sloan of Altoona, and others stopping by the homes of Heck and nearby residents. Additional updates mention Frank Hawkins, bedfast and weakening.
The Watermelon Feed at Santa Fe Park drew 145 honored attendees as Christian Camp at Hidden Haven started. Rep. Walter L. McVey and Low Busby plan a Neosho County tour to drum up support for his Fifth District congressional bid.
Advice column excerpt on parental control over dating hours and independence, with letters from readers on dating curfews, animal welfare, dancing ability, and self-image. Includes public service tone and a request for readers to send questions.
Banner and WSCS met at the Roper church Friday with Mrs. Rex Moore hosting. Sunday services followed a covered dish supper. The Collins siblings stayed with relatives G. C. Clinesmith. Several locals visited families in Fredonia Chanute Coffeyville and Kansas City.
Approximately 130 4-H youths from 14 counties competed in the district dairy judging contest in Iola. Butler County led by Bob Frisbee won with 1,244 points, followed by Anderson, Allen, Bourbon, and Neosho counties. Top individuals included Don Pfeiffer, Roger Fickel, and Bob Frisbie among others with high scores. Judge Ralph Bonewitz praised the event as the best of its kind this year.
The Ontario Swimming Pool Association cautions homeowners about scam contractors. John Finch notes that cheap pools may crack later and leave buyers to deal with vanished builders, with typical costs starting at about $2,000 this year.
Notice opens Chanute voter registration books July 23 to July 27 1962 daily 8 am to 10 pm with closing at 9 pm for those not previously registered. Reregistration required for lapse in voting since 1960 and for changes of address name or citizenship. Registration in person at the Memorial Building.
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