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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1959
Page
2
AP reports limited testable volumes across cattle hogs and sheep in Kansas City. Calves and spring lambs show scarce data while hogs 240 lb and under prices trend down, larger hogs steady. sows weak to lower. Chicago prices and grain markets mixed with no clear wheat or soybean sales.
Gust Wolfrid Anderson 87 died at home after long illness. He taught at Kansas State School for the Deaf and worked in Olathe and Chanute. Survivors include wife Jessie, daughter Mrs Carl Holman, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral at Kidwell in Versailles with burial there. Also notes on Charles Swagge and infant David Leon Hole funeral details.
Sheriff Bob Woodson reported McGoodwin was found walking about 500 feet from the wreckage, indicating he survived the incident.
Police investigated two minor traffic accidents within minutes at 8 am. Richard D. Jackson of Humboldt and Linda Kay Owens of 201 S. Western collided at 17 W 3rd causing bumper damage to the Jackson 1959 Ford and Owens 1951 Plymouth. At 4th and Evergreen Joe V. Batesel 1602 W Main and Kenneth Tebow 501 N Forest collided with front bumper damage to Batesel 1954 Chevrolet and Tebow 1958 Chevrolet.
AP reports a car went off a road about 12 miles north of Leavenworth killing two men. Wade Clifton Jones, 34, of Fort Worth, Texas, died en route to a Leavenworth hospital. Zack Walker, 85, was killed at the scene. Leavenworth County officials identified the driver Urey McGoodwin, 39, as not in custody.
Ernest P. Boles, former state legislator, is chairman of a 26 member citizens advisory committee in Topeka. The appointment elevates his role in local civic affairs and signals continued public service.
Boles, elected yesterday, becomes chairman of the House Education Committee after previously serving in the Legislature. The report highlights shifts in Kansas higher education policy and the advisory survey’s anticipated impact on funding and governance.
Local brief notes include Mother's Day candy arrivals and a Rexall drug sale. Community events report a Hill iris and peony farm visit near La Fontaine with iris bloom, a public library story hour, and a Village Creek Community wiener roast. Kansas State College student Sharon Patton elected Pitt Peppers secretary. funeral attendance noted for L. A. Wright in Lola.
Daily Transcript lists yesterday and today admittances and dismissals for Neosho Memorial Hospital including Mrs. Storck Humboldt Claude Taylor Leo Culbertson Pasadena Mrs May C Rensing Richard Carter Yates Center Patty Carpenter Roy Phebus Lewis Stowell and others. It also notes district court filings including divorce petitions by Amos Riley and Willard Amos Riley and various building and remodeling estimates and permits for properties in Erie Independence Thayer and other nearby towns.
The New York stock market steadied after Thursday’s drop with gains across space age shares, blue chips, rails, industrials and utilities. Volume was about 4 million shares, and the rebound followed the sharpest decline since last November, as traders labeled it a technical rebound.
Deputy Secretary of Defense Donald A. Quarles 64 died suddenly in his home after a routine morning. Authorities noted he had attended a dinner the night before and showed no illness. President Eisenhower ordered half staff flags and expressed condolence to Quarles’s widow. Quarles’s long Pentagon tenure included acting civilian chief during absences and consideration as a potential McElroy successor. He was born July 30 1804 in Van Buren Arkansas.
Auditions selected fourteen acts for the Canteen Carnival fundraiser to support Teen Canteen operations. The May 23 show at Memorial building will feature groups including The Rockets, Ramblers, Offbeats, a jazz band, several solos and dances with many students and instructors named. Additional acts to be announced after further auditions and the first practice is set for Monday at 7 30 p m.
The state seeks oil and gas leases on more than 2000 acres of river bed with bids to be opened May 11 and May 18. The notice outlines auction dates and the scope of parcels offered for development.
The Christian Women's Fellowship in Chanute outlines a May 13 tea at 2 p.m. and a May 19 fellowship dinner to honor graduates. Circle meetings cover "Story of the Church in the Middle East" with 14 members in Group 1 and 14 members plus three guests in Circle 2. The report lists leaders, devotions, and upcoming meetings across Circles 3 to 6 and notes a June 7 speech by Leta May Brown and a June 3 covered dish dinner.
The Women's Society of Christian Service at the First Methodist Church wrapped up its year with circle meetings. Mary circle met at Mrs. Carl Pate’s home for a 1:30 dessert and devotional by Mrs. Cox, with lessons on finance and gratitude. Martha circle hosted 17 members at the Thompson home for a program reviewing Susan Wesley and Mothers Day. Ruth circle, led by Ethel Eaton, met at Mrs. Bundy’s residence for a Will to Christ We Bring quiz and a playlet Peggy Learns.
Mrs Charles Wampler led singing of familiar church songs with Mrs Bundy on piano. Fifteen served refreshments as red roses centered the table. Adah and Rebekah circles held year end meetings with prayers devotions lessons by Mrs Russell Brown and Mrs Claude Wanamaker.
The Women's Missionary Prayer Band of Bible Baptist church met in the Fellowship building. Mrs Carl Magill led in prayer and Mrs Weis gave devotions "Mother" before singing "Faith of Our Mothers." The group will meet in the church throughout the summer.
The Dorothy Tiegreen Guild of the Grant Avenue Baptist church met Tuesday evening hosting Mrs Esther Erickson and Mrs Neil Kepley. Mrs Robert Herman presided with opening prayer by Mrs C W Doyle and Bible study on Christian Sanctification led by Mrs Herman and Mrs Robert Cox. Lois Erickson gave the closing prayer. Seventeen members and two children attended.
Topeka reports Parsons Enterprise Inc named in secretary of state records. The firm, based in Parsons, focuses on real estate and construction with Glen Jones as resident agent and $100,000 authorized capitalization.
A guide ad explains how to buy safely, advising readers to verify seller credibility, compare prices, read product details, check return policies, and keep receipts for protection against scams and faulty goods. It emphasizes prudent shopping practices for consumers.
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