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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1963
Page
2
Markets show gains with cattle and hogs higher. Cattle receipts include 4,000 head with steers and heifers steady to strong and prime prices around 23.50 for steers, 22.75-23.00 for prime heifers, and cows 14.50-16.50. Hogs rise 25-50, with barrows and gilts 17.00-35 and sows 13.50-14.50. Sheep at 2,000 head steady, prime lambs 23.00 and 21.50-22.50 for choice.
The market reports varied prices across hogs cattle sheep and dairy stock. Hogs ranged from 13.00 to 17.50 per 100 pounds by grade while sows and boars moved within 8.00 to 14.00 and 8.00 to 10.00 respectively. Sheep saw declines with spring lambs around 21.50 and utility grades 15.00 to 17.00. Cattle offered steady to high values with grain fed steers 22.00 to 23.50 and heifers 22.00 to 25.00, calves and stockers also listed by weight and quality. Breeding stock and veal calves priced within established ranges. Prices reflect standard market movements and grading.
In Kansas City the Associated Press reports consumer eggs and poultry prices remain unchanged with steady market conditions observed across sellers and retailers.
Chicago AP notes wholesale poultry prices vary from 1 cent lower to 1 cent higher with roasters at 25 to 26 cents, special fed white rock fryers at 20 20 7, plain white rock fryers at 18 cents. Butter remains steady with 93 score AA 57 57? and 92 A 57 89 C prices, eggs unchanged.
Chicago AP notes no wheat or soybean sales. Corn No 2 yellow at 1.27s 30, No 3 yellow 1.28, No 4 yellow 1.23%4-27'2, sample grade yellow 1.24%4-25%. Oats No 1 extra heavy white 73'4%4. Soybean oil 9.
A meeting of all interested in establishing a community theater under city sponsorship is set for tomorrow night at 7 30 in the city library. Discussions will cover possible productions and a decision on a three act or several one act plays for tentative August presentation.
Wall Street in New York saw a slight upside in moderate trading as volume reached about 4.3 million shares versus 4.68 million the previous day. Most key stocks moved little, but several blue chips recovered after Monday’s sharp drop, lifting the market averages.
In Saigon a Buddhist monk burned himself to death in protest of alleged religious repression by President Ngo Dinh Diem's government. Thousands witnessed the protest as demonstrations spread, with monks urging U S intervention and concerns rising that the turmoil could topple the government.
Hutchinson Kansas AP reports boys from the State Industrial Reformatory built two new city baseball diamonds and refurbished five others. City Manager Ray Bruggeman praised the effort saying the trustees saved the city time and money normally needed for such projects.
At the Kansas Methodist Conference in Kansas City last week Dr. Wagoner was reappointed to the pastorate of Chanute First Methodist for another year. Floyd Potter was elected a conference trustee. Chanute lay leaders Martin Blackston and Carl Pate joined Dr. Wagoner and Mrs. Wagoner in Independence district appointments. The Chanute Methodist Men's Club was named outstanding in the district for 1962 63.
TOPEKA AP Gov John Anderson announced the appointment of former House Speaker William L Mitchell of Hutchinson to the Kansas Corporation Commission succeeding Richard C Byrd whose resignation takes effect July 1 The post pays 12000 a year Anderson did not say if Mitchell will be nominated as chairman Mitchell has been a regulator and law school graduate married with two daughters Also named were reappointments to the State Savings and Loan Commissioner and Civil War Centennial Commission and to the State Registration and Examining Board for architects plus other agency posts and terms.
U S oil production fell last week per the Oil and Gas Journal with daily crude and lease condensate output averaging 7,441,425 barrels, down 25,450 from the prior week. Kansas output dropped by 2,525 barrels daily to 308,957.
A Santa Fe railroad official estimated Sunday a derailment of 14 freight cars could cost 75 000 to 100 000 dollars. The figure covers cars contents and other railroad equipment damage. No injuries were reported as cars ran off the track and damaged three sets of track near Wellington. Service on the line has been restored.
Phil Smith and others attend the first youth conference at Christian Hills Camp near Eureka. Sgt Emory L Stanlick, 23, graduates from Army officers' academy in Germany. A citywide day camp runs six Wednesdays from 9 am to 3 pm with Virgil Akins directing and a Friday bike parade at Roosevelt and Highland playgrounds.
Children ten years and older may join a day camp with hiking cookouts nature stories fishing and other outdoor activities. Report tomorrow morning at 9 o clock to the Launching Pad above The Tribune offices.
Mr and Mrs Dale Carlson and Kathy return to their Pueblo Colorado home after spending a week with Mr and Mrs George M Carlson at 112 S Garfield and Mr and Mrs Russell Abbott in Eariton.
Mrs. Robert Heaton and Mrs. Joe Ermey visited Mrs. Carl McCoy at the Kansas Medical Center where Mrs. McCoy, 1710 W Main, is listed as critically ill since last Thursday. The Tribune corrects two errors: Mrs. Jim Thurman’s address is 332 W Ast and Mrs. D L Geeding of 819 S Santa Fe is identified as department conductor in the auxiliary of the Veterans of World War I.
Total carloads moved on Santa Fe System lines for the week ending June 8 reached 31,937, down from 32,169 in the same week a year earlier. On-line loadings were 21,143, versus 21,751 previously, with cars received from connect.
Kenneth Andrew Fraser, 43, died Monday night after being found unconscious Thursday morning beside railroad tracks seven miles east of Hutchinson Kansas. Authorities believe he fell from a passing train or was struck by one while on the right of way. Credit cards issued in Millwood were found on him. a brother-in-law said Fraser had been gone six years.
Revival services are underway at the Foursquare Church located at 401 North Highland. Evangelist Rev. J. W. Kitts of Goodrich leads evening services at 7 30 each night through June 21 excluding Saturdays, and the public is welcome.
Mrs. Jerry Young opened her kitchen oven at noon yesterday and faced a hissing snake. The creature proved harmless, but her grandfather Grover Reed arrived at 521 N Highland and killed the reptile.
NASA plans a moon mission program featuring 18 Ranger unmanned craft. The project aims to explore lunar surface conditions, relay data, and test deep space technologies for future crewed missions.
Successful candidates from the area at the University of Kansas Boys State election include Charles Forsyth of Erie to the state Senate on the Federalist ticket and Tom Swan of Erie to the state House on the Nationalist ticket. Other victors include Carl McEvoy of Galesburg and Dan Freeman of Chanute to the House on the Federalist ticket, with Ron Smith of Erie among 17 perfect scorers on the bar exam. Appointments to interim posts across the Senate, House, Supreme Court, and state commissions were announced by Governor-elect Tom Rader of Greensburg, naming Erie, Chanute, and Greensburg officials to several boards and departments.
Funeral services for Clay R. Knapp were conducted at Roy S. Gibson Funeral Home on Monday afternoon with Dr. Duff D. Wagoner officiating. Mrs. D. A. Finney and Mrs. Dave Petterson accompanied by singings of The Lord's Prayer and My God and I. Floral attendants included Mrs. Kenneth Myers and Mrs. F. E. Sales. Bearers were Mose B. Shirley Gene McMillen Mel Browning Harley Knapp Joe McMillen and Russ Browning. Burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery.
Santa Rosa inventor A. W. Schriner proposes red vision for chickens using a red plastic contact lens that remains in place. He notes cataract cases show calmer behavior and normal egg production, claims red-vision reduces pecking, fighting, and stress while cutting feed waste.
Neosho Memorial Hospital admissions on Monday include Jessie Steele Roy Burk Roscoe Twed dell and others with addresses in Joplin Bryant and Yates Center. Dismissals list multiple patients from Bryant Rest Home Evergreen and local streets. Birth notice records a boy born to Mr and Mrs Ray Newberry. Police cite Albert Poole of Picher for no driver's license with a bond set and a trial date in June.
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