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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1959
Page
2
Livestock report shows cattle 7,500 head steady overall with feeders and stockers strong. hogs 5,000 head down 25 to 50 cents for barrows and gilts, sows mostly 25 lower. Prices listed for steers, yearlings, heifers, cows, bulls, vealers, and lambs across Kansas City and Parson. Market notes include U S 1 and 2 grades and miscellaneous goods like eggs and hides.
The report shows Corn at 1.24 to 1.29 for No 2 and 1.22 to 1.264 for No 3 with mixed colors. Mile maize at 2.08 to 2.11. Kafir 2.08 to 2.14. Rye 1.06 to 1.10. Barley 93 to 93. Soybeans 2.15 to 2.20. Bran 2.25 to 2.30. Shorts 37.75 to 38.50. Wheat futures closed unchanged to slightly lower.
Industrial stocks pushed toward a record high as the market extended its rally. Trading volume was about 2.9 million shares, with government bonds steady and a wide range of weekly price quotes for cattle, eggs, and other commodities appearing in the afternoon edition.
Sunday admittances list Sally Jean Thurman surgery in room 2. Saturday births Mr and Mrs Fred Bright a boy and Mr and Mrs Elmer J Nickell a boy in Humboldt. Monday birth Mr and Mrs Joseph Roecker a girl in Chanute. Court filing Audrey Webb divorce petition alleging cruelty seeks child custody support and property division. Prices note butter eggs and grains with Chicago market quotes and Kansas City wheat as context.
Charles H Weygint about 60 of 802 S Ashby died after a heart attack Saturday at Neo sho Memorial Hospital He was born in Neligh Nebraska son of Henry D and Eva Weygint and moved to Chanute from Orlando six years ago He was an oil producer He married Mary Irene Richtari in 1949 in Philadelphia Survivors include his wife a son Andrew of Chanute three brothers Frank of Lincoln Ned Archie of Tacoma and Dey of Harlan a sister Mrs Myrl Higbee of Fruitland Idaho He belonged to the Methodist church Elks and Eagles Funeral set for 10 am Tuesday at Johnson Mortuary with Rev Peter Finnegan officiating and burial in Memorial Park Cemetery Family fund to benefit Little League backers set at Bank of Commerce.
The Tribune notes visiting relatives from Sunnyside Utah and Urbana Illinois. Naval enlistments include Ronald Cushman and Kenneth Morris with San Diego basic training and assignments in Washington D C. Sub Debs plan a meeting at 7 pm with Nancy Willcott. Choral Aires perform and plan a June 6 meeting at Buffalo Christian church. Clyde Laver arrested for intoxication and posted bond.
Police logged four traffic mishaps over the weekend with two accidents investigated and two reports filed. Vehicles involved included a 1949 Plymouth driven by John Louis Taylor and a 1949 Ford driven by William Andrew Johnson with damage to rear and front ends.
Merle Toews, 21, of rural Barlston, was arrested within minutes of the midnight shooting in the 100 block of North Kansas on a charge of destroying public property. He admitted breaking the light and was released on a $100 bond with a police court hearing set for 4 pm Thursday. Four other youths were questioned but not charged. a BB gun was impounded.
Actor John Wayne adds a granddaughter Alicia Marie born Saturday to his son Michael and Gretchen Diebel. The infant weighs 7 pounds 5 ounces.
The American Embassy announced President Eisenhower will present four engraved Steuben crystal urns as a wedding gift to Prince Albert of Belgium and Princess Paola of Italy. The couple is to wed in Brussels on Thursday.
Fred Shaw of Chanute officiated with Mrs. Otho York and Mrs. Ray mond York singing Ivory Palaces and A Perfect Day. Accompanist was Mrs. Dave Petterson. Flowers arranged by Norma Olson Mines Joe Mc Millen Wayne Cooper Roy Smith Bearers included Herman A. Brown Bob Barr Don Milligan Marvin Ambrose Joe McMillen and Wayne Cooper. Burial followed at Greenlawn Memorial Park with Johnson Mortuary in charge.
New York AP report outlines Bendix Aviation engineers developing a variable ratio steering system. The device combines power steering with a mechanical ratio changer to improve road view and vehicle control, potentially replacing the conventional steering wheel with handle-bar grips or a half wheel as used in aircraft.
The First Deputy Premier of the Soviet Union Frol Kozlov walked on foot from the diplomatic HQ toward the Coliseum for a Soviet cultural and scientific exhibition. A dozen aides joined him while police escorted with motorcycles circling the route. The impromptu stroll surprised officials and puzzled waiting chauffeurs.
Kozlov arrived from Russia to preside at the opening tonight in the exhibit hall at 60th Street. President Eisenhower is flying in for a preview and likely a brief meeting with Kozlov. Vice President Nixon takes part in the formal ceremonies.
The House passed a one year extension bill preserving wartime tax rates on corporations and specific consumer taxes on cars alcohol and cigarettes. Senate to act before midnight Tuesday to avoid a three billion dollar revenue loss. Sen Len Russell Long vows to oppose and seeks a 30 day stop gap.
Porter R. McCoy of 219 S. Malcolm faced a $150 fine and $5 costs after pleading guilty in city court to driving while intoxicated and transporting an open bottle. He was arrested on Main Street at 5 30 p.m. yesterday by the highway patrol.
Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia arrives in Moscow for two week visit to meet Soviet leaders. Premier Nikita Khrushchev and officials greet him at the airport as he begins conferences and a tour of the country.
Pennsylvania produced 60 million tons of bituminous coal in 1957, reflecting strong statewide mining activity and the continued role of coal in regional energy supply. The milestone underscores the state’s prominence in coal production during the period.
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