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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1969
Page
4
Prices listed for hogs cattle veals cows bulls and sheep by weight grade and quality. Includes grain fed and stocker categories with ranges for U S choice good light weight and heavy weight classes, plus egg grade prices and standards.
Wheat No 2 hard yellow 1.334 n No 2 soft red 1.29 n. Corn No 1 yellow 1.342 No 2 yellow 1.3442 No 3 yellow 1.30 n. Oats No 2 extra heavy white 64% n. Soybeans No 1 yellow 2.72 n. Soybean oil 7.85 n.
Wall Street extended its slide from the three week old 1969 peak as the Dow fell to 982.01 and the AP 60-stock average slipped to 332.0 at noon. Declines outpaced advances by over 200 on the NYSE as investors remained cautious about tight money and Vietnam.
A Kiwanis Club meeting featured a family picnic at the north shelter house in Santa Fe Park. About 75 to 80 persons attended the covered dish event.
A 16 year old boy held in city jail after a stolen car chase last Wednesday was released to his parents today. He was to be taken to the state hospital in Osawatomie for psychiatric evaluation. Police said the youth was taken into custody after a chase by city police the Neosho County sheriff and Allen County officers. Following abandonment of the stolen car in Humboldt he was seen riding a bicycle toward Chanute and found at the Elks Lake. Juvenile court proceedings were held in closed hearing.
A resident complained about his son's teacher’s qualifications. The board said the teacher had left classroom teaching and would not be rehired. Plaques of appreciation were given to Abbueh and Steinman. Abbueh received photos of buildings built during his board tenure. The public meeting started late after board members met in Fisher's office. Members present included Steinman Abbuehl Dr Dwight Blackwood Mrs Beverly Rideau and Glenn Neely. Dr Earl Gehrt, who will take office in July, was present.
In Baldwin Kansas the first annual meeting of the Kansas East Conference of the United Methodist Church begins on the Baker University campus Wednesday morning and closes Saturday night. Bishop W McFerrin Stowe of Topeka will read the ministers appointments for the coming year at the opening session.
An advertisement asserts that pressure can be turned into prosperity through strategic promotion. It presents a optimistic view of marketing transforming adversity into economic gain for businesses.
Daily Transcript lists visiting hours from 2 to 4 p.m and 6 30 to 8 p.m. The patient census is 63 adults and pediatrics with four babies. Monday entries include Mrs. Fred Heitman Thayer surgery Homer Winder Neosho Manor surgery Jay Tabor, and others at 915 S Tennessee and 818 W Elm. Today features Kelli Yoakum 801 N Forest surgery Jacob Hewald Humboldt medical Mrs George Lash 924 N Forest medical Mrs Alton Mintz R2 medical.
Police court action: Jeff Jordan posted a 15 bond on a charge of careless driving. Police summons issued Monday at 8:39 p.m. for Ricky Audiss 513 N Forest on a careless driving charge.
Visitors over the weekend included Lester Barker Jr. and Vernon McGee of Wichita, Luther Glasgow and Gary of Fredonia, Jake Whitehead Dennis Willie Chuck and Tommy Holden, Lee Roy Holden and Gilbert Lee of Covington Louisiana, and Rick Audiss from Chanute.
Mrs Opal Carlson returns to her Tulsa home after a brief visit with her mother Mrs Isis Standfield at 1008 South Central.
The children of Park and Julia Myers will hold a reunion Sunday at St Patrick's gymnasium. Friends and relatives are invited in the afternoon.
Les Cable of 215 S Highland reported to police Monday that a power lawn mower was missing from his garage.
Students begin summer registration at Neosho Junior College with classes in English composition literature U S history inorganic chemistry biology general physical science sociology and psychology. Enrollment accepted Wednesday with classes starting the coming Wednesday and running to July 31. Credits of six to eight hours available. Students should visit the college administrative offices.
The memorial service was held Monday at St. Patrick's Church conducted by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Vincent Hogan. Bearers included Verne Seitz Lester Seitz James Seitz Robert Dryden Wayne Berthot and Kenneth Berthot. Burial followed in St. Patrick's Cemetery under Johnson Mortuary direction.
Gov. Robert Docking, addressing the University of Kansas commencement, urged prosecution of those who violate others rights. He stressed tolerance must include respect for individual differences within constitutional bounds and condemned disruptions and property damage.
Fort Scott officials hear a nine acre shopping center may begin at 23rd street and US 69 with a spring opening. Leo Eisenberg and Co. plans a 65,000 square foot center leased to TG&Y and a grocery chain, plus local tenants and a service station. Phillips Construction Co. will build.
About 45 area policemen and sheriff's office personnel will attend a radio dispatcher school at the highway patrol division offices here Wednesday. Floyd Peters, division chief dispatcher, will be in charge of the morning discussion meeting. The seminar aims to improve use of computer stored information and teletype link ups. The Chanute police department is cooperating in the seminar.
Mrs Diana Cromwell was bound over to district court on two felony counts of grand larceny for entering the home of 84 year old Mrs Ida Henson in the 700 block on North Steuben on two occasions in 1968. The charges allege thefts of 100 dollars July 24 and 70 dollars September 4. She was held about four hours in the city jail on 500 dollar bonds per count, then released without bond due to lack of someone to care for her two children.
Buffalo residents, led by booster Mrs Cleo Rutherford, raise funds to reroof and refurbish the old high school gymnasium community building. An auction of donated items is set for Saturday at 10 a.m. on Main Street, with a game party and talent show planned soon.
Five Neosho County youths will travel to Kansas City on Wednesday for Army induction. They are Jerry R. Russell and John T. Bertram of Chanute, Timothy J. Peak of Parsons, John F. Beckcom of Thayer, and William E. Spielbusch of St. Paul, per Mrs. Nel da Wall of the Selective Service board. Sixteen others will undergo pre induction exams and return home Thursday including Patrick L. Blanchard Frank M. Dexter Steven W. Holman William E. Knapp Larry D. Lea Jeffery K. Leverenz Thomas H. Pugh Philip E. Steeves Richard L. Solf Stephen D. Jeffrey Joseph F. Ptasznik Eric Paul F. Ammann Randy L. Haines Donald R. Billinger Eugene C. Smith Earl F. Pruitt.
A Webb City Missouri man, Kenneth L. Steele, 56, was struck and killed while walking along Kansas Highway 96 about four miles east of Beaumont. The driver of the auto was not identified and no further details were available.
Memorial Day service held at 10 a.m. at Thayer Cemetery entrance. Wendy Elliott sang a solo. Della Gelwix led the Call to Order. Ber nice Walt and Bertha Essex assisted. John Presko gave the address and benediction. Lisa Orr played taps as flags were placed on graves.
Allen County commissioners said they approved a county food stamp program and filed for federal funds to start it. Funds should be available in July with possible delays before distribution begins. Eligible residents in low income brackets will receive bonus stamps in addition to cash stamps to buy more and cheaper food.
U.S. civil service tests invite men and women 18 and over to apply for thousands of jobs with high starting pay and short hours. No experience required. Free booklet explains jobs salaries and requirements. Send name address and phone to Lincoln Service Box 235 Cha nute Tribune.
Help wanted ads seek semi drivers with training available. Pay over 34.00 per hour after training. apply to Nation Wide Safety Director in Tulsa or call 918 932 4041. Also RN supervisor for 45 bed facility in Iola Kansas and Sonic Drive In cook helpers needed for in person applications.
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