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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1966
Page
2
AP wire carrier livestock market update shows cattle with 7 000 head, hogs 4 000, sheep 800 and veals across categories. Slaughter steers and heifers mixed with price ranges, feeders steady, cows lower, hogs higher, and lambs and sheep values noted alongside utility cows and bulls.
U S. hogs priced by weight and grade with ranges for sows boars and stags. Cattle prices cover grain fed steers and heifers creep fed calves stockers and feeders with multiple weight classes and quality levels.
Daily hospital notes list admissions on Saturday and Sunday including Mrs. Oradell Carpenter Mrs. Marie Wix Curtis L Huey and Mrs Shirley Mae Allen with associated addresses. Births record a daughter to Mr and Mrs Ernest Yarbrough and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Melvin Bresee. Dismissals include Todd Clements Ber nice Nelson Hazel Tyson Reta K Davis Robert Leadstrom Curtis Huey and John C Corns. Police court action cites Rick Myers speeding and Charles C Glassner careless driving with bonds or summons. Fire run reports cat in a tree at 8 50 a m.
Chanute resident Shirley Mae Allen 27 of 108 Central was struck by a car Saturday night and taken to Neosho Memorial Hospital for observation. Police responded at 10:45 p.m. A dispute with caller Freeman Ping of Manhattan Hotel preceded the incident. Ping left after questioning. Allen was released from the hospital the next day.
AP report from Kansas City shows wholesale egg quotes for large 80 percent A at 34 and 36 cents per dozen, mediums 80 percent A at 28 to 30 cents, with butter steady at 76 cents per pound for quarters and 75 cents for solid grade A.
Chicago reports butter and eggs hold steady with varied grade breakdowns. Butter scores AA and A show stable percentages while eggs grade whites and other categories hold firm. no price changes indicated for several quality levels.
Wall Street prices moved unevenly lower in late trading in New York. Volume was about 5.7 million shares versus 6.59 million Friday. Fractions to a point declines among key stocks left the averages mildly depressed.
Sixty four contestants competed as the Chanute Bit and Spur Saddle Club hosted the second annual Father’s Day Shodeo. Top finishers included Marilyn Cole and Jay Van Middlesworth in multiple events with Gary Cole and Frank Johnson among the men’s western and barrel races.
Hollywood AP reports comedian Ed Wynn died in his sleep at 79 after a year of declining health. Son Keenan Wynn recalled his father’s changing appearance and a wish to be remembered as the roly poly funny man. Wynn enjoyed 64 years in show business.
Police cleared the South Side Tavern at 9 S. Santa Fe after hearing noise and suspending business at 11 30. A tavern operator warned officers as they arrived and the area was emptied.
The Chanute Tribune publishes staff credits for Highland Dwight McCreight, publisher. Dwight Walord, news editor. John Hovorka, advertising manager. Fay D. Clopine, circulation. R. Fin, Dorsey Osborn, composing. and Fmn. Press-Stereo. It lists subscription rates for in and outside trade territories, Chanute post office boxholders, and Chanute carriers.
Linda Hutchison travels in Spain with 31 students and three professors from the University of Kansas for three weeks then studies Spanish at the University of Barcelona. Navy Lt. Richard Schultz departs for Saigon after a two year teaching post at Annapolis, visiting his parents in Tulsa. A Florence South Carolina couple announces the birth of daughter Catherine Johnson weighing 7 pounds 6 ounces with two older daughters Julie and Cynthia. Local families host relatives, attend weddings, and tour region, including visits to Ottawa and Elsmore.
Mrs. A R Jackson of 122 Garfield has returned home after a three week vacation visiting her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs John A Lapham in Fort Worth Texas and grandson and his wife Mr and Mrs Roger A Lapham in Norman Oklahoma John A Lapham drove her home Mildred Wilson visited friends on West 4th and Washington streets and attended the 1946 graduating class reunion in Lincoln Nebraska while Dean Wright and family were weekend guests of their parents
American Legion Post welcomes Auxiliary members for a party celebrating the lounge finish at the club rooms. Mrs Alice Harman of CWA Local 6405 heads a delegation attending the 28th Annual CWA Convention in St Louis. About 1500 delegates are expected. convention runs today through Friday. The Ladies of Elks plan a 7 30 p m meet at the Elks Club Room with a special program. Police were called to Lincoln school Saturday at 11 45 a m over salvage brick tearing by boys hired to move bricks amid a pay dispute. officers advised restacking.
Police cited Neva Waller 37 of 824 S. Ashby for failing to stop after a two car crash at 14th and Evergreen around 5 30 p m Saturday The southbound 1961 Oldsmobile driven by Norman Sorenson 27 of 1007 S Grant collided with the westbound 1954 Ford The Ford tipped on its side Damages were about 150 to the Ford and 100 to the Olds Virginia Madill 916 W 10th owned the Ford
Donald A. Hampton 54 of 215 N Forest died suddenly at home from a heart attack. He managed Burlington Manufacturing and lived in Chanute five years. A World War II veteran, he belonged to the American Legion and VFW Posts of Chanute. Survived by wife Nora and four brothers Allen Hampton Gardnerville Nev W G Hampton Joplin
Chanute's Safari museum and campground will be showcased to about 20 000 attendees at Salina next month. Safari Campers and Hikers Assn. members plan a float for the Parade of Floats at the national convention to be held July 11 15 at Kanopolis Lake. The float idea arose during a Fredonia Bay campout where 19 families attended and organized the project. Mrs. Frank Hayworth Humoldt presided over Sunday church services.
Funeral service for R. H. Hampton of Los Angeles and Charles Hampton of Goodman Missouri will be at 2 30 p m Wednesday at Johnson Simpson Chapel Webb City with Rev G K Rees presiding. Burial follows at Weaver Cemetery north of Webb City.
An advertisement for STOP ITCH promotes instant relief from itching caused by chiggers and mosquitoes. The copy highlights Casey’s Rexall Drugs as the place to buy the product.
The Chanute Area Chamber of Commerce will host a monthly business meeting at 8 p.m. in the Memorial building chamber office. Open to members. Week events include a women’s division luncheon tomorrow noon at Tioga Hotel and an Ambassadors’ breakfast at 7 Wednesday at Hart’s Cafe. Thursday features Hollywood entertainers Smiley Burnette and Rafe Davis with a retail committee promotion. Main Street will be blocked 4 to 6 p.m. between Lincoln and Highland for the appearance.
Kansas City kicks off its annual summer run at Starlight Theater presenting How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. The two week engagement stars Don Ameche and Hal England leading the cast.
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