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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1969
Page
4
Kansas City market summary shows cattle and calves trading with high end steers at 34.75 to 35.00 and 34.00 to 36.00 for feeder steers. Hogs steady to higher with 1 200-250 lb at 25.75 to 26.50, sows 22.23 to 23.25 and 400-500 lb around 21.50 to 22.25. Lambs and sheep listed with spring lambs 29.00 to 30.50, ewes steady, veals 28 to 37.50, cows 16 to 22 and bulls 20 to 26.50.
Hogs high grades 200 to 220 pounds 25.00 to 25.60, 230 to 270 pounds 24.00 to 24.75, 180 to 190 pounds 23.00 to 24.50, sows 20.00 to 21.50, heavier sows 19.00 to 20.00, stags 16.50 to 18.00, bears 17.00 to 17.25. Cattle prices listed for grain fed steers and heifers U S choice 31.00 to 63.00, U S good 26.00 to 28.00, creep fed calves good and choice 27.00 to 30.00, light weight stocker and feeder steer calves 35.00 to 38.00, good 30.00 to 33.00, medium 27.00 to 30.00, heifer calves light weight and quality 30.00 to 33.00, heavy weight stockers 31.00 to 34.50, good 26.00 to 31.00, yearling and 2-year-old steers 29.00 to 84.00, yearling feeder heifers 26.00 to 31.00, plain yearling and 2-year-old steers 24.00 to 27.00.
Kansas City wholesale egg prices show large eggs at 29.32 per dozen and 80 percent eggs in the 20 to 26 range. Butter remains unchanged with grade A pounds at 79 and quarter-pound blocks at 80.
Chicago AP notes butter and eggs hold firm at wholesale levels. Butter shows 93 score AA at 67 percent, 92 A at 67s, 90 B at 65, 89 C at 60, with Cars 9 B at 65 and 89 C at 62. Eggs unchanged with A whites 80 percent or better at 332, mediums 25, standards 30, checks 22.
The Dow Jones average dropped 0.93 percent to 367.96 at noon as broad declines weighed on the market. The AP average fell 2.5 percent with industrials down 3.7. Occidental Petroleum led by volume, slipping 1 to 35. The market’s losses followed Friday’s close at a 1969 low of 876.16 and a weak performance across major exchanges.
The Chanute Area Chamber of Commerce lists meetings this week including Legislative Committee Tuesday at 3 p.m. at the chamber office, Special Retail Meeting Wednesday at 7 a.m. about shopping centers, and Ambassadors Wednesday at noon at the Tioga Hotel.
J E Lero Sr 79 of St Paul died Sunday at Mt Carmel Hospital Pittsburg after 16 days as patient. Retired farmer, WWI veteran, survived by wife Anna Collins, six daughters, four sons, three sisters, six brothers, 33 grandchildren, one great grandchild. Service 10:30 am Tuesday at St Francis Catholic Church St Paul. Burial St Francis Cemetery. Rosary today, liturgical prayers tonight. Dickens funeral held in Fredonia for George A Dickens who died at a Wichita veterans hospital after long illness. Burial Thayer Cemetery. He leaves widow infant son three sisters two brothers.
Chicago police captured an 18 year old burglary suspect red handed outside a liquor store on the Southwest Side. He shed his clothes to slide down an ice chute and enter the store to obtain ice for a picnic, and was charged with burglary.
Police investigated two non injury accidents in Chanute. At Main and Forest a 1966 Ford driven by Everett Chaney and a 1963 Ford driven by Doyle McKinney collided causing $200 and $175 in damage respectively. Later at Fifteenth and Santa Fe a 1964 Dodge driven by Jack Turner collided with a 1966 Honda motorcycle ridden by Ferbert Matlock Jr. Damages to the motorcycle were about $70 with no damage to the car.
London reports say Judy Garland died suddenly in her London home on Sunday. Health notes by Dr. Phillip Lebon cited cirrhosis of the liver, with Scotland Yard calling it a plain case of sudden death and an autopsy planned. Born Frances Gumm in 1922, Garland rose from vaudeville to star in 35 films and became a global icon as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz. She had recently wed Mickey Deans, with friends lamenting her happiness.
Police recovered Clifford Martling's bicycle hours after he reported it stolen from the Sportsman's Bowl. Officers found the bike on South Highland near First while patrolling. Two women suspected of shoplifting at Montgomery Ward refused to answer questions and faced no formal complaint. Two 11 year old youths were held overnight for city curfew violation. John Akers entered St Luke's Hospital in Kansas City for observation.
A Red Cross bloodmobile collection at Zion Lutheran Church raised 184 pints across Thursday and Friday. Ninety one pints were designated to replace blood used by Neo sno County residents in area hospitals. New donors listed include Mrs Carol Bramhall Gary Chaney Mrs Louise Evans Ella Jordan Mrs Debral Lynch and Ronald Miller Chanute and others from Humboldt Buffalo and Erie.
Opp A. 76 a longtime Rock Port resident and benefactor died of a heart attack Friday at his home. A pioneer auto dealer who later ran a hotel restaurant and sporting goods store, he spent years on a 1500 acre Twin Lakes farm feeding 50000 wild geese. He once paid the town taxes for widows and in 1960 for every resident, prompting many letters of praise. He gave the restaurant to the Boy Scouts and exited business publicity used.
Daily Transcript notes visiting hours from 2 to 4 PM and 6 50 to 8 PM at Neosho Memorial Hospital. Census shows 66 adults and pediatrics with four babies. Admissions and police court actions listed include multiple individuals and addresses with medical and surgical entries and speeding and careless driving bonds.
Judge George Donaldson dismissed the appeal of Wayne E. Orth 20 from Humboldt R1 over a city court conviction for driving while intoxicated and transporting an open bottle. Orth pleaded guilty, claimed lack of understanding, and contended the judge rushed the hearing. License was suspended after the plea and fine of 156.50 was paid.
The discussion features James Forman demanding funds and media access, while critics call him self appointed and warn against threats. Panelists frame the issue as a theological problem about love and responsibility amid Civil Rights tensions and welfare questions.
The Rev. Doyle Frazier resigns as pastor of the Church of the Nazarene in Chanute effective Aug. 3 to lead the First Church of the Nazarene in Olney Illinois. He has served nearly five years, led a land purchase for future relocation, and held roles as Chanute Area Ministerial Alliance president and Nazarene youth president in the Joplin district. The Fraziers have three children Steven 11 Randal 10 and Susan 5.
Representatives from Protestant Catholic and Jewish faiths broke ground for a new interfaith religious facility in Columbia Maryland. The building will serve six congregations with four worship areas, budget near 1 million dollars including land fees furnishings, and leasing based on use.
If you cannot reach your Tribune contact, call your carrier. When unavailable, dial HE 1-3400 after 6 p.m. for assistance.
Waldo Raymond of Springfield suffered a minor knee injury in a Saturday 11 15 a m crash on highway K47 southwest of Erie. The Nash driven by Raymond and a Chevrolet driven by Don Fink of Freedonia collided in heavy rain three miles south and three west of Erie, both cars listed as total losses.
Help wanted for a waitress position at Tioga Hotel. No telephone calls. apply in person to Mrs. Kelly.
Mrs. Shirley VanMeter announces a new shop location at Porterville corner on Hiway 39 offering 15 percent discount on material. Also an antiques auction by Comb's Antique Auction House on Wednesday June 25 at 7 p.m. in Burlington with doors open at 3 p.m. Bring items to sell. Ph. 754 3938.
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