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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1962
Page
2
Market report lists hogs cattle and sheep values with ranges for U S 1 to 3 grades, weights from 190 to 900 pounds, and sundry items. Prices cover hogs sows bears cattle calves steers heifers yearlings veal cows bulls sheep eggs and hides with regional receipts noted.
Mrs E L Kay 806 W Beech Edward won first prize for a handwoven linen towel in lace weave at the Midwest Weavers conference in Kansas City last week. Representatives from 23 states Canada and East Africa attended the event. The Wilson County NFC set next meeting for Monday at 8 pm in the Fredonia REA building. Santa Fe carload totals for the week ending May 12 1962 declined from a year ago with on line loadings and connections also down. Theft reported as a Chanute resident lost two radios from a residence and another radio was stolen from an office.
Deaths notice lists Varner children: Robert Susan K Leimenstell 9, Richard 7, Nancy 4. Grandparents named as Mr. and Mrs. Harry Green of rural Altoona and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Varner of rural Benedict.
Yesterday admissions include Mrs James Taylor 1314 S Santa Fe surgery and William J Hostelt 1815 S Edith surgery. Dismissals yesterday include Helen Walsh 612 S Lincoln. Today admissions list James Gordon 822 S Grant medical Charles Jackson 116 N Plummer medical Jack Owens 709 S Santa Fe medical Mrs Jerry Lacey 1016 N Garfield medical. Dismissals today include William Cress Yates Center Verna Lou Bostwick 1310 W Main Mrs R J Rees 1531 S Western John Ewen R 2 Susan Graham 620 S Evergreen Mrs Don Fitts R 1 Billie Dettweiler 1602 S Highland Mrs Ronald Olson and daughter Eric. Police Court Action Ernest E Albin Kansas City driving while intoxicated arrested March 4 entered plea not guilty March 27 defendant found guilty and fined 125 dollars. Traffic Citation Arthur Shrum 1901 $. Central failing to yield right of way cited Friday following traffic accident at 18th and Santa Fe 10 dollars bond posted.
Kansas traffic death log reports 24 hour totals to 9 am Tuesday May 23 1962 with 177 deaths for the period 1962 compared to 193 in 1961. The roasters indicate 21 to 23, mostly 22 to 23, with special red white rock fryers at 18 to 19 and heavy hens at 17.
Cedar Lodge No. 103 announces a special communication on Wednesday May 16 at 6 00 p m Visiting Brethren are welcome Charles Blanchard W M Jay T Klinginsmith secretary welcome and instruction to members and visitors
Chicago AP market notes show butter prices steady with 93 score AA and 92 A. Eggs stay near steady with grade A whites at 27.5 and mixed at 27.5, standards 26, dirties 24, checks 24. Cars 90 B 55.2, 89 C 54%.
Recipients at a Sunday family picnic include Ada and Gene McMillen’s relatives plus John Thielen Charles Fred Bower Opal Lonnie Rhodes Marc Mike Kevin Homer Waggoner Dorothy Bill Cindy David and Tony Collins Doug. Phil Dryden of Chanute earned a physics award for outstanding scholastic achievement at Ottawa University as a sophomore.
Mr and Mrs Carl Haight of 527 S Evergreen returned after a four day trip to St Louis to visit their daughter and son in law Dr and Mrs William F Luebbert.
Mr and Mrs Charles Warner announce the birth of a son Roy at their home. The happy couple requests warm wishes from family and friends as they welcome their new child into the family circle.
Mr and Mrs Francis L Van Gundy and family of Alexandria Virginia return home after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Curtis H Van Gundy at 811 West Walnut. Mrs Francis Van Gundy formerly Marguerita Kidd was called to Kansas City by the death of her father George Kidd Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. C. N. MecQuin of 1224 IS. Edith and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Wible of 502 W. Main have returned home following a fishing vacation lasting ten days at Table Rock in Branson Missouri.
Mr and Mrs K E Quigg of Tulsa spent Sunday with Mrs J C Shinn at 3 E 8th.
Veteran instructor Mrs Frank Armstrong offers piano lessons with years of classroom and private teaching experience. Contact HE 1 1279 for details and scheduling.
Mrs Ronald Chandler and Amy Jo of Salina visit Mrs Chandlers parents Mr and Mrs Fred M Harris at 1202 West Second Street.
C O Bowman of Route 2 reports that his son-in-law P O Morris, a former Chanute resident living in Lamar Missouri, is critically ill. The notice provides only sparse details about Morris and his condition.
If you cannot reach your Tribune phone, contact your carrier. If he cannot be reached, dial HE 1-3400 after 6 p.m.
Mrs Susan K Leimenstoll 88 of Waco Texas died Monday at Hillcrest Hospital following a brief illness. Born Oct 3 1873 in Bucyrus Ohio she married John K Leimenstoll in Bucyrus in 1897 and moved to Humboldt in 1909. Survived by two sons a daughter four grandchildren four great grandchildren two brothers two sisters and a prior daughter who died in 1943. Funeral at Price Funeral Home Humboldt Wednesday at 2 pm with Rev Gene Taylor of the Methodist church officiating. Burial Mount Hope Cemetery.
Millard Reece of 101 N Garfield learns his sister Laura Grace 73 West Point N Y died after a long illness Survivors include daughters Maj Marie Baird West Point and Maj Mary Jane Boles US Army Nurse Corps Funeral and burial in San Antonio Texas Althaber funeral held at Roy S Gibson Funeral Home Monday officiated by Dr Fred Shaw and Rev William T Hunt D P Finney accompanied by Mrs Dave Petterson sang When They Ring the Golden Bells and Shadows Floral attendants and bearers named with several locations and affiliations listed
Funeral services were held for Webb Marks and Mrs Eva Shook with nearby clergymen officiating in Humboldt and Stark. Survivors include a wife, children and grandchildren. Helen Maude McLane, born 1907, later lived in Chanute and owned a grocery with husband W J Althaber. Burial services for Mrs Lose announced at Johnson Mortuary with Rev Hutchison.
The asthma formula most prescribed by doctors is now sold without a prescription in many states. Primatene tablets open bronchial tubes ease congestion and relieve tension, providing hours of relief from asthma attacks. Priced at 98 cents at local drugstores.
District court jurors returned a verdict for the plaintiff in the Ed Elmer case against MFA Mutual Insurance Co. of Columbia Missouri. The jury was out under 30 minutes, verdict settles a $220 hospitalization policy claim. The suit was appealed from a justice court at Erie. Burial will be in Memorial Park cemetery.
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