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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1967
Page
2
London AP reports John Masefield, poet laureate of Britain renowned for sea poetry, died today at his country home near Abingdon after years of heart trouble. He was 88.
Franklin Gossett appointed executor of the will of Celester M Gossett deceased by the Neosho County Kansas Probate Court on April 24 1967 and creditors must file claims within nine months from first publication Chanute Kansas attorneys Henshall and Pennington represent the estate with Judge Alberta Gough presiding.
The First National Bank of Chanute administrator seeks final settlement of the Os Car W Price estate in Neosho County Kansas. A hearing is set for May 22, 1967 at 10:00 AM in Erie court to determine heirs and devisees and to approve accounts and fees. Defenses must be filed prior to the date.
In the Matter of the Estate of B. M. Dunham deceased, Charlotte R. Dunham, executrix, petitions for final settlement and fees. Court hearing set for May 22, 1967 at 10:00 AM in Erie. Defenses must be filed in writing prior to the hearing. judgment will follow if not. Attorneys for Petitioner.
Robert L. Briley, administrator with will annexed, seeks final settlement, fees, and distribution of Mary Wells estate. He asks heirs, devisees, legatees, and creditors to file defenses by May 29, 1967 at 10:00 A.M. in Erie Court. Failure to respond may yield judgment by decree. Balch & Briley represent the estate.
AP report from Kansas City notes cattle scarce with calves none. Hogs total 2,600 with barrows gilts and sows down. price ranges shown for 1 3 200-255, 22.00. 2-3 255-275 at 21.00, 308 at 20.00, sow prices 18.75. Sheep 75 steady with spring lambs at 28.75 to 29.50 and shorn ewes 4.00 to 6.00.
The New York equity market moved to a lower finish after an initial gain, with gainers slightly outnumbering decliners by about 6 to 5. Trading was active as the tape lagged briefly in early hours, then caught up. Brokers note a possible corrective reaction after a steady advance.
Wholesale eggs hold at 80 percent of face value for large eggs priced 23 to 27 cents per dozen and 80 percent of face value for mediums at 20 to 23 cents. Butter remains unchanged.
Butter prices hold steady in Chicago market. Eggs show gains with 75 percent or better grade A whites at 27, mixed 26 12, mediums 22. The update notes eggs unchanged to seven cents higher across grades.
Chicago AP notes grain market figures with No 2 hard wheat at 1.69 percent, No 2 red wheat at 1.67 percent, No 2 yellow corn at 1.40 percent, No 2 heavy white oats at 757s, No 1 yellow soybeans at 2.86 percent, and soybean oil at 10.22.
The National Education Association fact-finding team will study Kansas school financing next week. They will review budget limits under the foundation law, gather facts, confer with state officials and legislators, and report to Washington with possible recommendations for a full state financing study and new approaches.
Leon Shaw 54 of Parsons, formerly Cha nute, died unexpectedly yesterday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Mrs Elmer Eisenbrandt funeral set for Saturday 3 p m Gibson Koch Chapel pastor Robert Giezentanner officiating. J Frank Rush funeral Saturday 1 30 p m at First Presbyterian Church burial Elmwood Cemetery Gibson Koch Chapel directing.
Joyce Baldwin of Chanute High School received a certificate at the high school honor assembly for excelling in the 1967 National Education Development Test. Her omission from last night's Tribune was corrected.
Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev in Sofia denounces Washingtons escalation policy in Vietnam. He says it will fail and increase losses for the United States and its allies while reaffirming Soviet support for Hanoi and aid commensurate with Hanoi's resistance. Tass reports him urging U S halt air raids and military actions.
Army Private Wallace E Oshel 18 son of Mr and Mrs Hubert E Oshel was assigned to the 410th Transportation Company near Cam Ranh Bay Vietnam April 25 He served as a shipping clerk and entered active duty last November with his last station at Fort Polk Louisiana.
The Church of God at 4th and Kansas will coordinate with about 3,000 affiliated churches to distribute over 500 copies of the weekly church magazine. Pentecost Sunday is the target date to contact at least one million people.
Kansas City AP report states supermarket manager Kenneth Sims was duped by a caller claiming his wife, daughter and dog were in danger and that his home would burn unless he left money in a parking lot. He followed instructions, retrieved the money after a cab ride, then found his car missing. Police say none of his relatives were in contact.
If you cannot reach your carrier use the Tribune number after 6 p.m. Dial HE 1-3400 when unavailable during business hours.
In Poplar Bluff Missouri a 15 year old boy weighing 70 pounds squeezed through jail bars and slid down blankets tied together to escape from Butler County Jail.
Daily Transcript reports visiting hours at Neosho Memorial Hospital, patient census of 69, and multiple admissions and dismissals for Thursday and today. Highway Patrol citations list fines for speeding, no license, and failing to observe signs, plus building permit activity for three projects with estimated costs.
Erie Rest Home hosts an open house from 2 to 4 p m on Sunday for Mothers Day and Nursing Home Week. Erie High School 1927 graduates plan a July 15 reunion. several addresses are sought. Community club, Scout groups, and local hiring updates plus travel notes from Salina and Chanute fill the page with local names and events.
Stenographer Rhoda Peterson backed up and rolled into a filing cabinet and ran over a mouse in her Wichita office. A janitor confirmed the creature died instantly and she returned to work.
City brief from Chanute Kansas reports local events and notices on page two. Reader notices include community updates and upcoming civic items for the week.
The Chanute Tribune publishes staff roles and subscription rates for Chanute and surrounding counties. It lists publisher Dwight McCreight news editor John Hovorka advertising manager Fay Clopine and circulation manager Ben Nicholas among staff, plus carrier and mail rates for different regions and durations.
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