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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1966
Page
2
AP notes meager cattle with no price test and hogs at 2,500 head showing steady barrows gilts with sows 25 high. Barrows 190 250 lb 24.75 25.50. 200 225 lb 25.50 25.75. 250 270 lb 24.00 24.75. few 25.00. sows 17.50 20.25. Sheep 50 ewes steady. shorn ewes 6.50.
In Kansas City the wholesale egg market shows large eggs at 80 percent A grade between 34 and 62 cents per dozen and medium eggs at 80 percent A grade from 27 to 29 cents. Butter prices remain unchanged.
In Chicago markets, butter remains steady while eggs show mixed movement. Grade A whites are up 35% with mixed eggs rising to 42%, mediums at 29, and standards at 32, all reflecting unchanged or modest gains across classes.
Wheat prices mixed across grades with No 2 Hard and Dark at about 1.85 to 2.16 and No 2 Red around 1.84 to 1.90. Corn holds near 1.30 to 1.37 for No 2 White and 1.20 to 1.36 for No 3. Oats and Milo show nominal changes and barley ranges 1.00 to 1.05. Soybeans quoted 3.27 to 3.41 with bran and shorts at 40.50 to 46.25.
Wheat and corn futures edged higher with No 2 red wheat at 1.85 and No 2 yellow corn up to 1.317. Oats held steady and soybeans rose modestly with July contracts near 3.31 to 3.33. Rye inched up while oats and soybeans showed mixed gains and mixed July projections.
Wall Street showed a mixed pattern late in the afternoon with moderate trading. Volume reached about 6.4 million shares versus 6.88 million the prior day as aerospace strength helped lift some airlines office equipment drugs and other issues.
Lawyers investigate a possible link between the 1962 rape of 4 year old Gladys Cora Johnson in Liberal and her 1964 Topeka kidnap and slaying. Kemp serving 5 to 21 years for rape. Zimmer on death row for murder. Court hearings proceed in Seward County as Kemp seeks a new trial.
Mrs Robert Whyte and Mrs Ray Bon Wellingham left for Montevallo Alabama yesterday after visiting Mrs Whyte's parents Mr and Mrs Gail A Malson at 802 S Western. Bill W Smoot of 911 W 9th attended a five day school in professional rural appraising this week in College Station Texas sponsored by the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers headquartered in DeKalb Illinois.
The annual Chickadonz family reunion will be held Sunday at the north shelterhouse in Santa Fe Park. The gathering welcomes relatives and friends to reconnect and share potluck dishes.
Children will hear the tale of Pelorus Jack at story hour Saturday from 10 30 to 11 in the Public Library. Mr and Mrs Ernest Smith of 1116 S Central have returned from Derby Iowa after the death of Mrs Smiths sister Mrs Hollie Scott last Saturday.
Chanute Kansas. The Chanute High School class of 1946 plans its 20th anniversary reunion Saturday at Central Park Community building. Friends are invited to renew acquaintances Saturday afternoon. Also noted, Stanley McPherson heads to Spain this summer for study at the University of Valencia after attending El Dorado Junior College last semester.
On June 17, 1775 the Battle of Bunker Hill was fought with the British taking the hill but suffering heavy losses of 1054 men. The history column also notes Bolivia and Peru political events from a decade ago and a five year old U S nuclear test ban stance.
The Chelsea pumping station on the Hudson Reservoirs fills as pumps are turned on. Built during a 1950s drought, rebuilt for 3 million dollars, it again rains when activated. Today NYC reservoirs stand at 88 percent full, near normal, with ongoing spring rain.
The Daily Transcript itemizes hospital admissions and dismissals for Neosho Memorial Hospital on Thursday and today, with names and addresses for patients including Andrew Erickson, Lloyd Karry and Myron Kevely. It also lists police court action, a fire run, and a set of marriage licenses issued in Erie for Chanute residents.
Delegates to the Christian Reformed Church Synod approve a 1967 budget of more than six million dollars. The plan requests about 60 000 families across 600 congregations to give an average of 101 dollars, above the current 98 dollars. SALT LAKE CITY AP lettuce tax inquiry. Boston Swansea name change debate.
Lawrence Kansas AP reports two former Kansas Women’s Amateur champions Diane Wilson and Pat Rubelee meet in quarter finals. Tillie Becker faces Karen Keesling as other matches unfold with several players from Topeka Wichita and Chanute advancing through rounds.
Anna B Samp 86 longtime Elsmore Savenburg resident died at Pine Crest Humboldt after hip fracture. Survived by daughter Bertha Samp sister five grandchildren four great grandchildren. Funeral 2:30 Sunday Ralston Hutton Moran. Mount Hope Humboldt burial. Frank S Doty 94 Humboldt died at Allen County Hospital Iola after illness. Survived by wife Georgia Tasche one son Fern. one brother Birch. two grandchildren. Service 2 pm Monday Assembly of God Humboldt. burial Mount Hope Humboldt.
State Weather Kansas City AP reports the 24 hour period ending at 6 a.m. included high and low temperatures and precipitation figures. The bulletin notes variations across the region with rain and measurable totals, affecting daily conditions and outlooks.
The Chanute Tribune lists staff positions including Publisher Dwight McCreight News Editor John Hovorka Advertising Mar Fay D Clopine Circulation Manager Ben Nicholas and printing staff. It states Associated Press membership and AP news use rights.
Water safety aides and instructors are urged to attend a 10 30 a m meeting tomorrow at the Launching Pad. Pam Goodevan said contracts will be signed then and only attendees will be considered for positions. More than 1 000 participants are expected and 30 helpers are needed.
Tonight at Koch Bros Furniture diamond the Donaldson's IGA rookies meet Santa Fe Employees at 5 30. Pee Wee League at EUB diamond Nation owners face Disney Market at 5 30. Minor League Highland Park unlighted at 5 30. Swimming Pool faces Busy Bee Cafe Wells Clothiers meets Hembree Tire Service.
Elevations show John Redmond at 1 036.00 feet and another site at 901.50 feet in the yesterday’s conditions update. The note lists conservation pool levels and references local dam measurements.
Instructions urge calling Tribune phone or carrier after hours. If contact fails, dial HE 1-3400 after 6 p.m. for reach.
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