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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1963
Page
2
AP reports cattle markets up with calves and slaughter stock mixed gains. feeders for Thursday sale and hogs mostly weaker. sheep steady to soft with lambs firm. In Chicago, wheat futures mixed, corn steady, oats mixed, soybeans down.
Livestock quote sheet lists hogs and sows with prices by grade and weight, cattle values by weight and class including steers, heifers, calves and stockers, plus bulls and sheep ranges. Strong entities include U S origin grades and specific weight bands across Parsons market listings.
Kansas City AP reports consumer egg notes for Medium A 24-29 cents per dozen, checks 18-22, other items unchanged. Wholesale Large 80 percent A 32-37, mediums 80 percent A 27-31. Poultry and butter unchanged. Missouri and Arkansas live fryers and broilers steady: farm 13, delivered at plant 13s-14s.
In Chicago the AP reports butter and eggs holding steady with little change across markets. Prices show no upward or downward movement, reflecting a calm commodity trading day in the region.
A fragmented OCR listing items with grades and prices for eggs and other goods. Mentions Grade A Extra Large eggs, Grade A Medium, Grade DB LAOS, current receipts, hides, and weights. Several garbled phrases and odd spellings obscure full meaning.
Wheat futures drifted lower to slightly higher led by No 3 hard. Corn declined with No 2 white at 1.24 to 1.33 and No 3 1.20 to 1.32. Soybeans ranged 2.47 to 2.53 with bran and shorts priced at 42.00 to 44.75. Rye and oats prices also listed with mixed results across grades.
Wall Street prices strengthened late this afternoon in active trading. Volume was about 4 million shares versus 3.52 million Tuesday. The market opened strongly with 12 million shares in the first hour before a mild mid day dip. Corporate and U.S. government bonds were mixed.
Kip Naughton and Ted Williams form A Heating and Air Conditioning in Chanute. The business operates from 3 E. 4th, employs three others, holds Crane and Miami Air and Mathis and Republic window units franchises, and offers 24 hour free service. Williams is a qualified engineer.
Paul Brennecke of the Chanute Chamber of Commerce tells the Optimist Club that Chanute must grow to avoid slipping back, cites real competition for new industries, notes a St Louis project and a national bakery interest, and outlines land buys and a one mill levy to attract industry. He cites statistics linking 100 new industrial jobs to higher population, households, students, income, and deposits.
Dr. Stephen Ward, a society osteopath, was found guilty on two counts of living on the immoral earnings of prostitutes in London. He was acquitted on three other vice charges. The jury reached the verdict on the eighth day after four hours of deliberation. A full conviction on all charges could carry up to 25 years’ imprisonment.
The new business opened last week and features principal personnel Naughton and Williams who were previously associated with Moore Heating & Air Conditioning in the area. Their equipment and setup mark the introduction of a fresh service option in the local market.
Robert Eugene Stewart 71 of 319 S Lafayette died unexpectedly at home. Born January 2 1892 in Emporia he served in World War I four major engagements and was discharged May 3 1919. He retired as a machinist for the Santa Fe Railroad and belonged to VFW American Legion Veterans of WWI Elks. Survived by wife Beulah, two daughters Merle Pruett and Howard Barr, one sister Hazel Emerson, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral Friday at 10 a.m. at Johnson Mortuary with Rev. LaMoine Waldron officiating. burial Elmwood Cemetery.
Roger Lee Woods 19 of Greensburg died Monday night at Wesley Hospital Wichita from lymphoma. He will be buried at Greensburg Methodist Church after a 10:30 a.m. service. Fleener Funeral Home in charge. He was engaged to Joyce Solomon and had attended Greensburg High School and Ft. Hays State College. He survived by his parents, a brother and two sisters.
Police reported a series of driveway incidents. Sam Dixon’s 1962 Oldsmobile sustained $25 damage after being bumped by a reversing car. Vandelia Van Meter’s 1958 Dodge had a broken taillight valued at $5. Mary Barnow’s 1957 Chevrolet avoided damage in a backing move with $60 damage to no vehicle. Clara Thielen prepares for a Hawaii trip after visiting relatives in Parsons.
Mr and Mrs Larry K Perry of Manhattan announce the birth of a seven pound four ounce son on July 22 The baby has been named Phillip Lawrence He is the grandson of Mr and Mrs L D Perry of Yates Center The family formerly lived in Chanute and Larry Perry is a 1954 graduate of Chanute high school
Mr and Mrs Larry Hughes of Allegan Michigan announce the birth of a girl Friday evening The great grandparents are Mr and Mrs Robert Cation of 514 S Santa Fe Mrs Hughes is the former Rolane Sheets
A Southeast Kansas group opposes US 69 superhighway plans citing delays to better located routes. About 10 Chanute representatives join 75 to 80 attendees at Independence Booth Hotel for a 6 30 dinner with SEK Highway Assn officials.
The Chamber of Commerce agriculture committee announces its annual fall crops tour for August 14. Open to all, transportation provided by chamber members. Participants should register at the chamber office for ride planning. Tour routes are not set yet and will be announced later. Assembly is at the city parking lot east of the Memorial building with a 3:30 p.m. departure. A meal is planned at Eik Creek church after the tour.
Daily Transcript lists yesterday dismissals for Donald Baughn R1 Roy Cowan 202 N Central medical Franklin Russell 602 N Grant Mrs Orville Barnum Thayer R1 Mrs Letta McConnell 511 W 7th Merle Estes 115 S Steuben plus a birth to Mr and Mrs Larry Ingraham R1 a boy. Today admissions include Gana K Thompson 208 N Forest surgery and Mrs Virgil Baker 1121 S Lafayette medical. Police court action Mareid St Fetkins 907 Highland reckless driving fined 25 with 10 due Aug 15 and rest on next pay.
Kansas City police say patrolman Homer Wayne Martin 24 of Memphis Missouri admitted to 18 burglaries on the South Side since May 15. He joined the force June 1, 1962. Martin implicated neighbor John Strong 24 in five heists. Preliminary losses run about 2100 dollars.
Mrs. Larry Marple was honored at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Ralph Heaton and Mrs. J A Brazil assisted by Nancy Heaton at 1219 W 4th. Pink and white décor featured pink wedding bells with guests including Leah Comer Roy Marple Iola Ralph Willcott Bill Daniels and more.
Ellijay Georgia AP report says Peggy Jean Stovall 12 of Boardtown was killed while a rifle fired during a scuffle between two children she was watching. An 8 year old boy and a 5 year old girl were present. their names were withheld.
The Drumstick Cafe will open starting Thursday at 5 p.m. at 1512 South Plummer. Advertisement notes the new dining spot for locals seeking a casual meal.
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