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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1968
Page
2
AP reports cattle and calves at 3 250 head with feeder steers 27.60 to 29.90 per 100 pounds and hogs 3 000 head with barrows and gilts 200 to 320 pounds at 18 00 to 20 60. Sheep and lambs show steadiness with spring lambs 26.50 to 27.00 and ewes 4.50 to 6.06.
The report lists current bid ranges for Parson’s hogs, cattle, sheep and related categories. It covers weights from under 220 pounds to over 300 pounds, grading scales from utility to prime, and prices for boars, sows, steers, heifers, calves, bulls, and lambs, with figures in dollars per hundredweight.
In Chicago the AP notes prices and scores across eggs and cars with mixed grades. Butter ranges around 93 to 89, eggs show whites at 80 percent or better and mediums at 74.5, standards 25, checks 17. The data reflects fluctuating commodity grades and values.
Wheat No 2 hard at 1.39 n. No 2 soft red 1.33 n. Corn No 2 yellow 1.15% n. No 4 yellow 1.10 n. No 5 yellow 1.06%. Oats No 2 heavy white 79 n. Soybeans No 1 yellow 2.73 4% n. Soybean oil 8.09 n.
The New York market closed higher following a mixed start as traders rallied after late Wednesday. The Associated Press average for 60 stocks rose 2.0 to 337.9 at noon, with industrials up 4.4, rails up 8, and utilities advancing. the Dow Jones average gained 3.43 to 910.85.
Daily Transcript lists visiting hours at Neosho Memorial Hospital and patient census including 64 adults and pediatric cases with three babies. Admissions and dismissals detailed for Wednesday and today, with names and addresses. Police court actions include licenses, careless driving, drag racing, illegal use of license tag, speeding, muffler issues, and a barking dog disturbance with various bonds posted.
Mrs. Goldie Radcliff of 1102 N Garfield died at home. Morris E McGregor 60 of 419 N Highland died at home. survived by wife Eva, four sons, daughter, mother and siblings. memorial at Otterbein United Methodist Church Saturday. Mrs Flora Rowson of 329 W 6th, funeral arrangements pending. Mrs Harvey M Wood 80 funeral Saturday at First Baptist Church with burial Elmwood Cemetery. Gibson Koch Chapel in charge. Mabel Bertha, daughter of Mr and Mrs Benjamin F.
Junior High students in Chanute were honored at a Tioga hotel meeting with prizes for handicrafts that conveyed the story of religion. Brenda Laurie won first, followed by Lee Ann Groves, Christy Morgan, Monty Cline, and Linda Cox as prize recipients.
Registration for Chanute swimming lessons sponsored by the Red Cross closes today and tomorrow. Norma Maring, director, said at the Launching Pad from 9 to 12 and 1 to 3. Enrollment totals by level include 235 beginners and intermediates, 21 swimmers, 14 junior lifeguards, 7 senior lifeguards, 14 water safety aides, and 2 instructors. Last year 625 Chanute residents joined. All youth instructors under 18 must take water safety aide training under Maring's direction, even if they have completed the course before.
Sirhan Sirhan was described as violently pro Jordan and anti Israel during a televised campaign debate. A New York committee on American Arab relations said he may have been inflamed by Kennedy's call for US jets for Israel. John Shear, a former coworker at Hollywood Park, cited his behavior in tensions between Jordan and Israel.
Mr and Mrs Thomas R Mee and son Robert M Mee of 522 S Highland attended the University of Missouri Columbia commencement where Robert earned a Master of Arts in Spanish and will teach at Delta College Michigan Mrs Lila C Mee of 513 Highland returned from Kansas City after visiting her son and grandson Gary Mee an honor graduate at Shawnee Mission West High School The Vilas Bethel Lutheran Bible school closing program is set for Friday at 8 p m Mrs Charles Doudna superintendant announced Meeker School reunion organizers included Mrs Ray Walker 411 S Highland assisted by Mrs Ruby Winans and Howard Winans
Police investigated a minor crash at 12:45 a.m. in the 1700 block of Edith. A 1955 Plymouth driven by Bobby L. Reed struck a parked 1963 Chevrolet owned by Howard Webb causing damage to both vehicles. Two other minor damage reports were filed for separate incidents in nearby alleys and a backing collision with a utility pole was reported on Santa Fe Drive.
The Kansas Corporation Commission announced that the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway seeks to reclassify trains 77 and 78 between Chanute and Pittsburg from mixed to freight. The hearing is set for July 16 in Pittsburg with public or attorney representation allowed. If approved passenger service will end on these trains along with milk cream newspapers and other passenger shipments.
The Chanute Toastmasters Club met in a dinner gathering at Orchid Buffet with Wayne Smith as toastmaster Clifford Gibson as topicmaster and Alan Shobe as speaker. Bob Wilson served as evaluator. Next meeting on June 19 features toastmaster Wilson and speakers Gary Brennecke Royce Wells and Wayne Smith with Harry Steeves giving the invocation.
A wedding rehearsal supper honored Paul F. Collins and Donna Tasche Saturday night in Santa Fe Park north shelterhouse. Attendees from Cha nute Parsons Larned Humboldt Iola Thayer Kansas City and other towns joined relatives including Collins and Tasche families and Rev and Mrs. W. R. Baker. Out of town guests listed hail from Humboldt Iola Thayer and other communities with multiple Collins relatives among them.
Heloise shares two methods to preserve corsages. Pressing in a heavy book with boric acid preserves color for weeks, or spray painting the corsage after laying it on newspaper for decorative storage. Both methods aim to keep the arrangement usable or displayable.
Mrs Glenn Hanson hosted the Victory EH Unit gathering with 12 members and a guest Mrs Laura Bower. Mrs Howard McNeill presided as reports on county work shop safety family life cultural art and international relations were presented with The Beat is Different as the lesson. Mrs Morehead will host the July 2 meeting in the Heritage room of the public library.
Tonight events include Pee Wee League baseball at EUB diamond at 6, Adult Tennis at Highland Park 6 to 8, Girl s Summer Gym at Royster Jr High grounds 6 to 8, and American Legion vs El Dorado at City Park 8. Friday offers junior and senior swim registration at Launching Pad 9 to 1 3, bowling registration at Sportsman s and Bowl Mor, afternoon golf lessons at Safari Golf Course 1 to 4, tennis lessons at Highland and City parks 1 to 4, Youth Archery at Santa Fe archery range 4 to 5, Minor League baseball at Santa Fe Park 6, Boys Summer Gym at Royster Jr High grounds 6 to 8, and Teener League baseball at Santa Fe Park 7.
Chanute Tribune details staff roles and contact numbers. Publication type, pricing, postal information, and Associated Press membership listed for local readers.
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