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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1968
Page
10
AP notes cattle and calves around 5 500 head with feeders 520 665 pounds at 27 29 dollars per cwt high good and choice ranges. Hogs about 2 500 with 2 4 215 260 pounds at 19 20 dollars per cwt. Sheep sparse with prices not established. Minor figures include hides and cream values amid market activity.
The Kansas City AP report lists wholesale egg prices with large 80 percent at 34 to 38 cents per dozen and mediums at 7 to 31. Butter remains unchanged with grade A at 77 cents per pound and broken down by quarter at 78 cents.
AP notes bid prices for Wheat No 2 yellow and No 2 soft red with small changes. Corn No 2 yellow and No 4 yellow show slight declines. Oats No 2 extra heavy white and Soybeans No 1 yellow listed with steady values. Soybean oil priced at 7.35.
President Johnson signed a bill totaling 1.99 billion dollars for the State Justice and Commerce Departments and related agencies for the new fiscal year. The measure exempts FBI agents from a general staffing cutback rule and falls 305.3 million below the president’s request.
Michael E. Keys aged 21 and Carolyn A. Hartl aged 19 from Wichita were killed in a headon collision on La Veta Pass on U S 160 in Fort Garland Colorado. The other driver and three passengers sustained minor injuries according to highway patrol.
In active trading on a market holiday, stocks edged higher with the Dow at noon down 0.72 to 883.9 after a briefly higher start. More than 6 million shares traded in two hours as gainers outpaced losers by about 300 issues. Brokers cited a Commerce Department report that personal income rose to a record July rate as supportive. The A P 0 stock average rose 6 to 330.9 with mixed sector moves.
The Census Bureau reports the median age of Americans as 27.7 years as of July 1, indicating a halt to a 15 year decline since 1952 when the median stood at 30.3 years. The figure shows no change from the previous year.
Saigon AP reports a weekly rise in enemy deaths by nearly 200 with U S casualties up by two to 173 killed in action. Wounded drop to 788. 447 hospitalized 341 not. Since 1961 26,634 Americans killed and 162,968 wounded. enemy killed last week 1,642 with prior week 1,461.
Eight Kansas delegates to the Democratic National Convention will serve on committees. Norbert Dreiling Kansas state chairman announced Tuesday. Vincent Bogart of Wichita and Mrs Nell Blangers of Salina were selected for the Resolutions and Platform committee. Mae Popp of Haven and Tom Corcoran of Topeka join the Credentials Committee. Oleta Nigh of Baxter Springs and Dr. Robert E Stroud of Topeka are on Rules and Order of Business. Nonie Saffels of Garden City and Luther Reed of Kansas City Kansas complete the Permanent Organization committee.
Daily Hospital activity lists visiting hours from 2 to 4 and 6 30 to 8 p m with a total census of 57 patients including adults pediatrics and two babies. Wednesday and today admissions and dismissals are named with patient names and home towns across multiple departments. District and city court actions follow with several civil and criminal filings and plea results including fines and jail time.
Edgar Kustanborter, 515 W Chestnut, was injured when a car rolled out of a garage at 217 W Main. Clifford Gibson, 16 N Forest, reported the accident to police. Kustanborter was hospitalized for examination and treatment after being struck as he shut the garage door.
The Tribune states messages or calls cannot be reached after 6 p.m., advising readers to dial HE 1-3400 for assistance. It emphasizes the post-6 pm cutoff and provides a single contact line for continued service.
The next Senior Citizens meeting is set for August 23 in the afternoon at the Memorial Building. The date was corrected from a Friday in the social calendar.
A guidance note outlines calendar listings from yearbooks, submission deadlines by 10 oclock on Saturdays for Monday and Tuesday meetings, and two days prior for other days. It advises including married women with husbands name, complete material on call, and news value within two days for broad public relevance.
A Chanute family sustained minor injuries in a two car crash at the Oasis road junction with US 169 at 8 last night. Mrs. Duane E. Moyer and 8 year old Randall were treated and released for head cut and lip injury. Mr. Moyer had a shoulder injury and was not treated. The other driver Jerry L. Ernest was unhurt. Estimated damage was 800 to Ernest car and 200 to the Moyers' 1959 Chevrolet.
Neosho County Community Junior College will be shown on KOAM-TV channel 7 at 12 20 p m Saturday officials said. Dr J C Sanders president and W H McMurray dean registrar will narrate the program.
Chanute Safari Jaycees start an affiliate membership drive to fund two $200 scholarships at Neosho County Community Junior College this fall. Local Chanute High School graduates may receive the grants based on school authority recommendations and student need. Joe Marnell chairs the project.
The Chanute Recreation Commission invites junior high and high school girls to a personality development course led by Mrs Linda Rubow. Sessions run Monday to Friday next week from 6 30 to 7 30 p m in the Heritage Room at the public library. Topics include makeup secrets fashion model poise walking and posing and how to speak with interest and confidence tailored to each girl.
In Milton Freewater Oregon a food store complained to police that several young children were not only stealing lollipops but also licking some and returning them.
The family of Bryan Burk thanks Drs Ed Ashley Kihm and Ray and the hospital staff for their care during his illness and death. Gratitude is also extended to the Grange friends and Dr Waggoner for comfort during the bereavement. May God bless you all.
The championship cutting horse event is set for August 16 at 7 p.m. at Squire Arena in Humboldt. Competitors will showcase top ranch horses in the arena for prize prestige and standings.
Altoona features Head Start for first year pupils led by Mrs. Neva Crites to introduce students to school routines. Pre-enrollment for high school students runs today and tomorrow under Paul Troop. Classes start Aug 26 half days then Aug 27 full days with hot lunches. teachers meet Aug 23. Band rehearsals by Ralph Dice conclude summer activities.
An advertisement seeks a couple to live in and manage the men’s dormitory for Coffeyville Junior College students. Furnished apartment with utilities paid, no age limit. Apply to SERAN Building Co. at 120 W 8th Coffeyville KS or call 251 6550.
Look for full time or part time sales roles with The W. T. Rawleigh Co. in Chanute district. Offers to supply families with over 300 known household needs and a tremendous start offer. Write G. B. Krehl at 223 E Main St Freeport Illinois 61032.
The Future Secretaries Association reports chapters in 325 high schools and colleges. The SBA loaned about 667.7 million last year. Nearly 10 million tons of animal protein are taken from the seas annually to feed mankind.
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