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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1963
Page
2
Livestock edges mixed with cattle, hogs and eggs showing only small shifts. Cattle market not established for today while hogs strongest for lighter barrows and gilts with a quoted range of 14.00 to 15.00 for 190 to 250 pounds. Eggs and cream prices listed, hides priced per size, grain futures show slight decreases in corn and oats with March contracts noted.
In Kansas City prices for consumer eggs remain unchanged. Wholesale large eggs traded around 35 cents per dozen, with 32 to 36 cents as a typical range. Medium eggs held near 31 to 34 cents. Poultry and butter prices also unchanged.
Chicago wholesale dairy report shows butter steady while eggs hold firm with small gains for 1 to 2's. Grade A whites reach 36 and a half cents, with mixed at 36 1/2, mediums 34 1/2, standards 35, dirties 33 1/2, checks 33 1/2.
Wheat prices rose across grades with No 2 hard at 2.29 to 2.94, No 3 2.31 to 2.37, No 2 red 2.29 to 2.32, No 3 2.27 to 2.31. Corn climbed to 1.25 1.32 for No 2 white, 1.21 1.26 for No 2 yellow and mixed, with other grades around 1.20 to 1.25. Oats steady, soybeans at 2.58 2.63, barley 1.09 to 1.13, rye 1.23 to 1.32, bran 40.75 41.50, shorts 42.25 42.00.
Chicago wheat and soybean sales were absent while corn prices rose slightly with No 2 yellow at 1.22 and No 4 yellow at 1.13 ½. Oats traded at No 2 extra heavy white 77s, soybean oil at 9 4n, barley bids steady 1.23–1.30n for choice and 1.00–1.10n for feed. Wheat closed unchanged to 1½ cents higher in March.
The Junior High Club meets at the Launching Pad from 7 to 10 tonight to vote on club name ideas presented to Ray Zumalt. A Dramatics Club skit and Pass Word games for groups will be featured. The Athletic Club plans a bicycle hike tomorrow from 7 to 10, using safe side roads.
Altoona residents share illnesses visits and social events at St. Margaret's Fredonia hospital visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Harry Laponsee Tulsa and Mr. and Mrs. E L Scott. Community members host church meetings and celebrate birthdays as Paul Smith leaves Neodesha hospital Debra Gayle Bracken birth announced at Mercy hospital Independence guests include Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Elliott Kansas City and Mrs Stella Kelley.
In New York the market moved unevenly with oils and other issues reacting to demand. Volume reached about 3.4 million shares, up from 3.37 million. Most key stocks posted fractional gains or losses while corporate bonds stayed mixed and U.S. government bonds were mostly unchanged.
Jeanette Wickstrom of Bradenton Florida reports a hip fracture while visiting Florida and moving to Grovemont Nursing Home for convalescence. Police arrest Bernard Joyce of Kansas City on intoxication charges. Mahion Gray of Tennessee cited for reckless driving with speeds to 70 mph. hearing set for Thursday in police court. Rainbow Division veterans will attend George E Wood’s funeral at Johnson Funeral Home. Fairfield PTA meets Monday at 7 30 p.m. A play Elmer will be staged with pie and table service provided. Story Hour at Chanute Library features Little Owl. Sam Newland son of Mrs Margaret Newland dean's list at Evansville College for history major.
The Judiciary Committee recommended passage of a bill making it unlawful for labor or management to refuse to bargain collectively. The House Insurance Committee killed a bill prohibiting advertising in Kansas by unauthorized insurers.
Traffic notes list James A Harris at Tioga Hotel with an Eld tag and a $10 bond posted along with another entry for 911 8 Steuben. Admissions include Mrs Robert Nivens 504 N Garfield surgery and Mrs Julia Ashley 704 S Central medical. Dismissals include Mrs Lowell Anderson Humboldt and others.
Topeka reports traffic death logs showing 8 for March 1963 and 69 for the 1962 comparable period, with 24 hours to 9 a.m. Friday listing 1 fatality. End of note.
The Girl Scout Neighborhood Service team met Thursday in the Heritage Room and announced a March 21 gathering at First Methodist church. Spring Camporee is set for April 26 and 27 at Camp Wonderwood. Helen Henderson from Iola attended with 12 members.
The Building and Grounds Committee of the Kansas House recommended passage of a bill to sell the former governor’s mansion at public auction. The property housed governors for about 60 years before the state remodeled the present mansion on the Topeka outskirts amid museum proposals.
George E Wood 72 died Thursday evening at his home 3902 S Central after long illness. Born March 19, 1890 in Leonardville he lived in Chanute 71 years. Survived by wife Mildred 1 son 2 daughters sister and seven grandchildren. Funeral at Johnson Mortuary Saturday at 3 30 p m Rev William T Hunt officiating burial Elmwood Cemetery
Washington reports state that all Americans in Damascus are safe and the State Department is kept informed by the Damascus embassy. Officials have no reports of U S citizens outside Damascus in Syria and see no reason to doubt safety.
Hollywood reports actor Van Johnson, age 46, is in Cedars of Lebanon Hospital for surgery to treat a mild skin cancer on his left thigh. Johnson entered the hospital Thursday and biopsy tests indicated immediate treatment. Paramount said he should be able to return to work by March 18 while filming Wives and Lovers.
Rep Dante Fascell introduces legislation to provide office space and expense allowances for presidents elect and vice presidents elect as well as outgoing presidents and vice presidents. The proposal seeks secure offices and funding to support transition and official duties.
Humboldt Co operative Association held its annual meeting naming Millard Cress as president and George Works as secretary. Three new directors Merle Mueller George Works and Art Coltrane replaced Clyde Owens Jack Frederick and Don Ellison. Gerald McCall resigned as secretary manager, to end April 5. Bill Guy spoke on agricultural outlook and a turkey dinner preceded the session. The Women's Service Guild at United Presbyterian church enjoyed an Africa themed program with exhibits and missionary notes. Willard Middendorf visited relatives from Glendale California.
Savonburg Evangelical Covenant church schedules Rev T W Danielson conference superintendent as speaker Sunday at 11 am The Rev Robert Huse pastor says a carry in fellowship dinner will follow the service
Rear Adm. Peter Corradi said the U S naval base at Guantanamo Cuba is better defended now than ever. He told the Associated General Contractors convention that 300 workers have been working like mad since the Cuban crisis began.
Casey Rexall Drug Store celebrates its 20th anniversary with a three day sale. shoppers can expect special bar gains and discounts Thursday through Saturday.
In Topeka semi finals Hayden edges Lawrence 51 50 while Topeka defeats Atchison 71 49. At Manhattan Wasburn Rural 49 47 over Manhattan Salina 48 47. Shawnee Mission North 56 45 over Fort Scott and Shawnee Mission West 51 49 over Ottawa.
First round results show Parsons 41 over Coffeyville 38 and Iola 38 edging Chanute 54 35. Pittsburg 52 defeated Altamont 39 while Wichita South 57 lost to Arkansas City Derby 58. Campus 60 beat Wellington 42 as Great Bend 48 topped McPherson 45 and Dodge City 61 defeated Great Bend 51. Cadets 65 beat Liberal 56. Semifinals set with Neodesha 51 over Baxter Springs 37 and Columbus 51 over Girard 49 while Osawatomie 71 defeated Humboldt 44 and Garnett 63 beat Shawnee St. Joseph.
Oswego 53 Madison 1 dollar. Local score snippet shows Erie Midway 47 Arma 39 and Oswego 53 Madison 1. Officials unclear.
Kate Moore retires after 43 years at Humboldt schools serving as junior high principal and high school librarian. Announcement by Supt William Scott notes her lifelong commitment to Humboldt education and service to students.
The text promotes four distinct sportier cars from Chevrolet, including bucket seat convertibles and coupes. It highlights the Impala SS with Comfortist steering wheel, the Nova SS, the Corvair Monza Spyder, and the Corvette Sting Ray, each with powerful engines up to 425 hp and Turbo-Fire 409 at 340 hp optional.
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