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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1963
Page
2
Cattle 300 head typical slaughter grades with primes at 23.50 and high averages at 21.75 to 22.50. Hogs 2,800 head with barrows and gilts down to 25, sows steady to weak. weights 190 to 600 pounds. Sheep 100 head with spring lambs 23.50 and ewes 3 to 6. Missouri Arkansas fryers and broilers farm prices 13 to 14 dollars, delivered 14 to 14.75.
Chicago prices for dairy and eggs remained unchanged with butter and eggs holding steady in early trading. Market observers note stable wholesale values as supply and demand balance persists across the region.
Chicago grain notes no wheat oats or soy sales. Corn No 2 yellow 1.23 to 1.24. No 3 yellow 1.21 to 1.23. No 4 yellow 1.21 to 1.25. No 5 yellow 1.19 to 1.24. Soybean oil 94. Barley choice 1.23 to 1.30. Wheat up 2 cents to 2.08 May. Corn up to 1.20 May. Oats steady to 0.60 May. Rye steady to 1.28 May. Soybeans up 1 cent to 2.64 May.
AP dispatch lists soybeans at 2.55 to 2.64, wheat around 2.28 to 2.29 for high grades, corn 1.23 to 1.30 for No 2 white and 1.18 to 1.29 for No 3, oats nominal, milo maize 2.03 to 2.0, kafir 1.97 to 2.09. Rye 1.15 to 1.20, barley 1.07 to 1.17, bran and shorts 34.00 to 34.75.
In New York the stock market drifted irregularly with low-priced issues in demand and higher-priced shares volatile. Total volume around 5 million shares, slightly below Thursday’s 5.63 million. Most major stocks posted fractional gains or losses as bonds remained mixed and trading quiet.
More than 150 attend the 71st annual Grand Council of Kansas United Commercial Travelers in session through tomorrow. Activities include memorial service, meetings of Home Savings and Ladies Auxiliary, a 6:30 banquet with speaker Eugene M. Bonham and singer Virgil K. Woodside, and dances. Delegates from 15 of 20 state councils present. grand counselor Shelton Propst of Chanute presides.
At a Chanute Cycle Club meeting plans for a Memorial Day Bike Derby on May 30 were discussed. New races proposed include a relay, a Middle-Aged Race for ages 20 to 35, and an Old Man's Challenge for men over 35. Registration for children via schools starts May 15 with ribbons and prizes for all participants. Attendees included Ralph Toland and Dr. Richard Good along with several children.
Bernard Russell Phiager Jr., 26, a carnival worker who escaped from the Joplin city jail by climbing a skylight, was recaptured after his girlfriend tipped police. A staged trap using a policewoman and an unmarked car led to his arrest when he approached his girlfriend’s car.
American Legion officers gather in St Louis to mark the 44th founding anniversary. Delegates from the United States and Canada travel to the city where the legion began in May 1919.
Chanute Boat Club discussed Fourth of July activities at a Wednesday meeting at Santa Fe Park. Committee chairman Clyde Kile led the session. The May 5 opening of the Santa Fe Lake boating season drew about 500 free rides by members, with three life jackets given away. A membership committee of Curly Secher, Richard Baughn, and Don Hawley was formed. The next meeting is June 5 at 8:30 p.m. in the north shelter house at Santa Fe Park.
Stephen Louis Dawson, 27, of Olathe was arraigned on a grand larceny charge for allegedly stealing an airplane from Chillicothe, Missouri, last month. The case relies on Kansas larceny statutes permitting charges for stolen property brought into the state.
Mrs Gretta L Myer 75 Humboldt died Thursday at daughter Evelyn Griffiths home in Humboldt She was born December 10 1887 at Caney and lived in Allen County since 1897 She married E E Myer August 10 1904 at Lola Surviving are two daughters Eva Pinkley Wichita and Griffith Humboldt two sons Alva Phoenix and Donald Fort Leavenworth one sister Nora Whistler Iola one brother Harry Hicks Phoenix 18 grandchildren 20 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild Funeral Saturday at 2 p m Humboldt Christian Church Rev Bob Young officiating Burial Mount Hope Cemetery Humboldt Price Funeral Home directing
News briefs report the deaths of two Mineral Point sisters-in-law, Dora Tucker and Mrs. Tom Vivian, note Dora Tucker’s Chanute ties, announce Girl of the Year honor for William Wood’s daughter at Chillicothe, and cover Pvt. Edward Lee Wade earning Expert and Marksman medals at Fort Leonard Wood with training timeline. Also mentions Mrs. Cresent Owens reading Horse of Another Color at the library Children’s Story Hour tomorrow at 10:30.
Grace Boman after 49 years in Chanute teaching was lauded by the Chanute Teachers Association at a dinner. Honorary life membership in the Kansas State Teachers Assn. and scholarships for Ricky Fitch and June McCoy were announced. Melvin Buller spoke on career choice, and budget for 1963-64 was approved.
The Kansas Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers will tour the Ash Grove cement plant Monday. The 4:30 p.m. start will be led by assistant plant superintendent John MecMeekin. The primary crusher and sacking department will stay in operation for the visit, and the group will dine afterward at the Tioga Hotel.
In Miami Florida an army family preserves a Christmas ritual as Cpl. John Burns Jr. returns on leave after a year away. The tree lights and sun bleached wreath remain, and the family holds a tradition to never miss a Christmas observance at home despite fatigue and a warm 82 degree day.
Reno County recorded its 10th traffic fatality of the year and its third in five days. Donald Crabb, 49, of Hutchinson, died near Sylvia when his truck went out of control for 340 feet, struck a ditch, and overturned, running him over. The county had 12 fatalities in 1962.
Picher Oklahoma mayor Bill Koontz, elected on a pledge to repair streets, will begin today by shoveling and laying blacktop on a four block stretch. He plans volunteers including campaign backers to lead a broader street repair effort since the town of about 1,000 lacks funds for a street crew.
Benedict residents gathered for a luncheon at Edna Hoff mans new Neodesha home and a WSCS meeting May 7. Birthday celebrations included 82nd for Ollie M. Smith on May 2 and May Warner observing her 94th birthday May 8 with cards and a decorative cake. Attendees and visitors hailed from Fredonia Caney Maywood Wichita Chanute Independence and Denver, sharing family visits and local tidbits.
A plane fuselage located in Dawson's hangar at the Olathe airport was identified by serial number as part of an aircraft stolen from Alonzo N. Bailey of Chillicothe. Bailey valued the craft at four to five thousand dollars.
In Virginia Beach the Virginia Baptist Men's Conference started with a Sunday golf tournament. The Rev. George L. Eating, executive secretary of the state brotherhood, said the event rewards members who remain faithful to church duties and refrain from Sunday golf.
Neosho Memorial Hospital admissions Thursday include Merle Estes and James Basher with medical and surgical cases. Dismissals feature Claude Henderson Mrs Clarence Williams Verda Lesco Darrell Krone and others. Birth announced for Gary and wife a boy at 1601 S Malcolm. Traffic citations include Bill Sneed Terry Smith and Ramon Borlas with bonds posted. Fire run reports minor damage from tractor related accident at 1402 N Garfield.
In Salina Kansas a four year old boy Brodrick Pickering died after being struck by a car while rushing across the street to buy ice cream from a street vendor. He was the son of Mr and Mrs James Pickering.
Spiny lobsters eaten in the United States come mainly from Florida, the Caribbean, Brazil, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.
Mrs. Elsie Potter of Chanute and Henry Meier of Fall River wed in a home ceremony at 1018 N. Grant. Probate judge John Young officiated the single ring ceremony. Attendees included Potter family members and the newlyweds will reside on Meier's Fall River farm. Both communities know the couple well.
The Leamona Home Demonstration Unit held a postponed guest tea at Mrs. Harold Redburn’s home for National Home Demonstration week. Thirteen members and six guests enjoyed refreshments while Neal Helman led the business meeting. Plans were set to support the 4‑H pie supper at Fairfield school and the 4‑H building. Ralph Rinehart presented a nutrition lesson using decorated eggs to symbolize growth of the young child. The next meeting is scheduled for June 5 with Mrs. Harry Briley.
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