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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1968
Page
2
Cattle offerings scarce with none of a class meeting price test. Hog bid ranges show barrows and gilts steady with 200 to 235 pounds at 19.25 to 19.75 and 230 to 240 pounds at 19.00 to 19.30. sows steady with 330 to 400 pounds at 15.75 to 16.75 and 400 to 600 pounds at 14.50 to 15.75. U.S. 600 to 4650 pounds at 14.00 to 14.50. Sheep unavailable.
Kansas City reports wholesale egg price shifts with large eggs at 8 percent and ranges from 22 to 25 cents per dozen and mediums at 8 percent and 19 to 21 cents per dozen.
In Chicago a brief AP style note cites butter grades and car scores with percentages and egg quality data. Details include mixed grade percentages for butter, cars, and egg whites across several categories, reflecting a partial market snapshot.
Chicago AP market notes list grain prices with No 2 hard wheat at 1.45 and No 2 soft red at 1.39. Corn No 2 yellow 1.19 and No 3 yellow 1.18. No 5 yellow 1.10. Oats No 2 extra heavy white 79. soybeans No 1 yellow 2.75. Soybean oil 8.83. Potatoes Idaho russets 7.00 and new Texas round reds in 30 lb sacks 3.50.
Master Chief Richard Puckett of the U S Air Force spent last weekend with his Walnut family then left Forbes Air Base Topeka for California. Dane Smith 63 former Walnut resident died after Seattle hospital surgery. survivors include widow two sons and a daughter. Funeral held in Seattle with burial there as V A Smith and Rita Smith traveled from Fort Scott to Seattle for the service.
The Dow Jones average fell to 896.50 at noon, down 7.22, breaking below 900 as losses outweighed gains on the NYSE. Broad declines followed amid gold price rises, British pound weakness, tax-spending delays, higher interest rates, and inflation concerns influencing market sentiment. The AP 60-stock average slid 2.1 to 226.7 with mixed sector declines.
Daily Transcript notes visiting hours from 2 to 4 PM and 7:30 to 8 PM at Neosho Memorial Hospital. Census lists 73 patients including adults, pediatrics and four babies. Dismissals include Cebra Brazil Humboldt and Mrs. Bill Bentley and son. Admissions list several individuals with medical and surgical cases. Police court notes cite Debbie Myer for parking in a no parking zone with a $35 bond and a dog at large summons for Mrs George McCready.
The event runs 10 30 to 11 a m Saturday at the public library. In a separate report Michael E Swink and Debra L Johnson said their cars had a minor crash at 1sl and Lincoln yesterday afternoon. Swink’s 1961 Chevrolet sustained right rear fender damage. Johnson’s car was undamaged.
Kansas traffic death log reports 24 hours ending 9 am Friday May 7 showing fatalities for 1968 and a comparable 1967 period. Data lists totals by day but readable fragments do not specify individual names or locations.
Deaths and funerals list Gilbert Elmer McGee 63 Conway Springs and Grover C. Russell 80 Humboldt with services in Conway Springs Humboldt and Albion area. Other obituaries include Frank Lyle Hosfelt and William Alex Bruce with services at Gibson Koch Chapel Humboldt United Presbyterian church and First United Methodist Church. Survivors, burial details, and funeral home listings accompany each notice.
Jay Carlisle aged 20 from Scon died in a hospital from injuries after a car carrying five youths overturned on Interstate 70 near Mingo. Four other youths survived in fair condition.
The State Conservation Division reported Wichita pipeline runs of Kansas crude up 900 barrels daily from the previous estimate. The average daily runs stood at 263,202, below the 275,000 allowable. April's average was 267,613 barrels, up 6,037 from March.
The National Geographic Society notes Georgia sparked the first U S gold rush in 1828. A baby bird eats its own weight in food daily. Contact Tribune by phone or carrier. If unreachable call HE 1-3400 after 6 pm.
Community notes and local updates from Chanute Kansas include civic notices, event reminders, and brief reports on area happenings. Names, places, and dates reflect the town’s weekly rhythm and civic calendar.
Mrs. Paul McPherson and daughter from Pittsburgh visited her brother the George Staleys. Doris Harris of Wichita stayed with her mother Alta Aldridge. The Future Farmers dinner at the school auditorium honored class award winners served by the Sweet Town Gems EHU. Visitors included Robert and Jim Stewart. WSCS prayers and lessons were held at homes. A mother daughter fellowship dinner featured corsages for notable attendees. Local families hosted visiting relatives from Lawrence and Wichita. The Midway Altoona Sacred Heart music festival ran at the auditorium with instructors. Donald Meriwether visited grandparents in Altoona. A Mother's Day service concluded the gatherings with student refreshments served.
YATES CENTER An open house honored Edna Ritterhouse at the high school cafeteria as she retires at term’s end after 48 years teaching in Woodson county schools. More than 180 attended. Floyd Saulsberry spoke and Ritterhouse received an honorary life membership.
The season features a Tuesday noon luncheon at Norma's with a Fun and Laughs program led by Mrs. Julia Fulhage. The next meeting is planned for September. Star Valley EH Unit observed Kansas Extension Home makers week hosting a courthouse basement coffee for Yates Center businessmen, with Mrs. Bill Taylor, chairwoman, and helpers Mrs. Walter Gobel and Mrs. R. L. Watts.
The Yates Center track squad wrapped its season at the Ottawa Relays with two top three finishes. Don Edwards tied for third in the 440 yard dash and Joe Grisier finished third in the 2 mile. The team advances to the Salina finals this weekend.
A brief Saturday service was held for the stillborn baby of M Sgt and Mrs Melvin Brodman in Labrador where Sgt Brodman serves with the Air Force. The body was flown to Wichita for burial at Smith Funeral Home. Grandparents are Tom Brodman and Mr and Mrs Walter Smith.
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