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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1964
Page
2
AP report from Kansas City shows cattle at 2,500 head with steady to higher pounds for slaughter steers and heifers. Hogs 3,000 head up 25, sows 11.50 to 13.25. Sheep 100 head steady with lambs 23.75 to 24.50, ewes 5.00 to 4.00, rations and bulls also listed with varied grades and prices.
Market notes show U S hogs priced at 11 to 14 dollars with high choice up to 14 50 and sows down to 11. Boars 8 to 9. Cattle steady with grain fed steers 19 50 to 20 00 and 700 to 900 pounds 18 to 20. Calves 20 50 to 21 50 for 300 to 450 pounds. Stockers and yearlings vary 16 to 28 dollars depending on weight and quality. Cows utility and commercial 13 to 14 50, erette up to 17.
Kansas City AP reports consumer and wholesale prices for eggs poultry and butter unchanged in Missouri and Arkansas. Live fryers and broilers quoted at farm 11 1/2 to 12 1/2 cents per pound and at plant 12 to 14.
Chicago AP wires report butter and eggs unchanged. Poultry prices steady with live roasters at 23 to 25 cents, special fed white rock fryers 18 to 19, barred rock fryers 21, heavy type hens 18 1/2 to 19 cents per pound.
Chicago wheat No 2 red 2.14 in and corn No 2 yellow 1.30, No 3 yellow 1.29, sample grade yellow 70. Oats No 2 heavy white 66s, No 2 extra heavy white 66s. Soybeans No 1 yellow 2.59, soybean oil 8.30. Wheat closed unchanged to 1s cents higher, May 2.03 4-03, soybeans 1 cent lower, May 2.55-55, corn
Stock prices held a slight edge in the week's most active session as volume reached about 5.7 million shares. Steel, oil, and chemical stocks led gains while many ex dividend issues weighed on the averages. The trend was uncertain morning but by early afternoon the three day recovery appeared to continue.
Reb Russell a 59 year old rancher announced as a Democratic candidate for Congress in Kansas fifth district He cites farmer buying power declines harming small towns and businesses He previously ran in 1962 finishing last Russell a Northwestern University football star and former actor is challenging Republican Joe Shubitz of Pittsburg for the seat.
The May oat futures hold at unchanged to higher levels with quotes around 1.25 per bushel and 62 1/2 cents for rye. Prices show slight firmness and minimal change in the May session.
Kansas City market notes wheat with 109 cars showing mixed bid ranges for No 2 and dark hard, corn with 29 cars varying from No 2 white to No 3 and mixed grades, mile maize and rye prices listed, soybeans and bran bids noted, minimal movement for one car, barley ranges also cited.
A wave of tornadoes and severe thunderstorms swept six Midwestern states Tuesday, killing two and injuring more than 40. Nebraska bore the brunt with multiple tornadoes striking farm areas, Wolbach, Bradshaw, Benedict, and nearby towns, causing widespread business and home damage. Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Kansas reported injuries and property losses as winds up to 72 mph raked the region.
Grace Kyle Caruthers 64 of 914 S Malcolm Chanute died Tuesday evening at Neo sho Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. Born June 16 1899 in Erie she married Cal Caruthers in Arizona October 1940. He died March 1953. Survived by two daughters Mrs Bill Carter and Mrs R E McCarthy a son Forrest K Allen six grandchildren and five great grandchildren and four sisters. Funeral Friday at 2 p.m. Koch Skinner Memorial Chapel with Dr Duff D Wagoner officiating. Burial in East Hill Cemetery Erie.
A graveside service for Dr. William H. Bailey was held at 4 PM Tuesday at Elmwood Cemetery. The Rev. Charles Barnett of Ex celsior Springs Presbyterian church led the service. Johnson Mortuary handled arrangements.
NEW ORLEANS AP Independent oil operators push a third try to remove wellhead natural gas prices from federal control. The Independent Petroleum Association of America aims to present a complete decontrol bill to the new Congress, backed by a broad campaign to sway public opinion and lawmakers. The policy cites a decade of unproductive Federal Power Commission price controls and asserts producers should be freed from regulation. Previous decontrol bills passed Congress twice but were vetoed by Presidents Truman and Eisenhower. Johnson as a senator supported both vetoes.
Chanute Kiwanis members urge local merchants and residents to donate items for an auction to aid underprivileged children. The May 16 event will have pickups. call Ron Sutcliffe at HE 1-9656 or HE 1-1940 to arrange donations. Dr. Fred Shaw recognized Scout Troop 2’s 25th anniversary in Parsons.
The final candidate slate for Cha nute High School student council for 1964 65 is announced. Campaign Day is tomorrow with the election set for Friday morning after an assembly. Candidates and campaign managers listed for President Vice President Secretary and Treasurer.
Kansas City AP reports a 24 hour period ending at 6 AM with high and low temperatures and precipitation details. The data includes temperature extremes and rainfall amounts recorded during the period.
Susan Griffiths daughter of Mr and Mrs R W Griffiths 711 S Western was appointed treasurer of the University of Kansas Peace Corps committee at Lawrence Miss Griffiths a junior in education and social studies was named after interviews and screening by staff and advisers. Mrs Herbert E Taylor Jr reported the theft of a spare tire and wheel from the Taylors 1960 Ford station wagon in a city parking lot on North Grant. A glass was broken and some automotive spare parts were taken though the spare tire was not missed. The Santa Fe reported two railroad sleeping cars broken into and 13 Army style blankets taken most stamped ATSF.
Dr. E. O. Morris of 701 S. Plum mer is set to attend the 54th annual Kansas Chiropractors Association convention in Wichita on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Mrs Ross Miller of 705 West Oak returned home after a 16 day stay at William Newton Memorial Hospital in Winfield where she received care as a patient.
Topeka AP Frank Sullivan Kansas insurance commissioner said revenue from insurance sales is at an all time high. He noted the current fiscal year may surpass 8 million dollars while last year’s premium tax brought in 7.4 million.
Admissions list includes Mrs Marion Alexander Elmer Peterson Mrs Julia Sample Mrs Eddie Hill and others with medical or surgical notes. Dismissals include Sandra Byers Louie Adams Ludolf West Anna Seefeldt and family members with addresses. District Court actions note descent determination quiet title partition and custody ruling plus a civil judgment for $1090.16 with interest.
Beth Brinkerhoff was serenaded on her 13th birthday at Camp Wonderwood with two birthday cakes baked by her Girl Scout friends Kathy Erickson and Mary Jo Winkler. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Bill Brinkerhoff of 501 N Forest.
The Women’s Society of World Service in the EUB church met Tuesday afternoon at Denis Osborn’s home, 1108 Santa Fe, Chanute. Mrs. Alva McLaren presided, Mrs. S. T. Walkiey gave the lesson “A Living Sacrifice,” and Mrs. John Osborn offered the closing prayer. Refreshments followed for six members and two guests.
A morning tea at Benedict marked the WSCS silver anniversary with attendees Ethel Eaton and several local church members from Benedict and Chanute. Lake Okeechobee supplies water to Everglades National Park.
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