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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1962
Page
2
Kansas City market report shows cattle with gains of up to 25, hogs firm to 25 higher, and sheep rising. Cattle: steers and heifers strong, vealers steady, feeders robust. hogs: barrows and gilts up to 25, sows firm. Prices listed for U.S. 1-3, weights 190 to 420 pounds, plus calves and cattle classes. Parsons stockyards to close Memorial Day, May 30.
Blue chips recovered in hectic trading as volume neared a record with about 12 million shares changing hands. Early losses narrowed as the market displayed a mixed trend while U.S. government and corporate bonds fell.
Weekly Santa Fe carload totals for the week ending May 26, 1962 show 31 970 moved on line loadings 20 827 and connections 11 143 with a year ago comparative. Local notices report social visits, Bible school plans, academic awards and a district court trial ongoing while storms prompt police detentions and theft recoveries.
Kansas City market summary shows wheat at 32 cars with mixed price changes across grades, corn steady to slightly higher, oats mixed with declines, mile maize at 1.90, kafir 1.84 to 1.87, rye 1.14 to 1.18, barley 1.05 to 1.10, soybeans 2.41 to 2.46, bran and shorts at 31.00 to 31.75.
Chicago markets show live poultry prices mixed with roasters at 20 to 22 and fryers for various breeds from 18 to 19. Butter remains steady with scores and car values cited. eggs trend weak with A whites around 25 and other grades at 21 to 24.
Consumer eggs grade distribution shows 21 to 23 in unclassified with most at 22. Wholesale eggs list large at 80 percent A around 25 to 26 with most at 26. Medium 80 percent A in the 20s to 21 1/2 with most at 21. Unclassified 21 1/2 to 24 with most at 23. Standard 80 percent B 23 1/2 to 24. Poultry and butter unchanged.
Chicago notes no wheat oats or soybean sales. Corn prices hold with No 2 yellow at 1.162 and No 3 yellow at 1.15 percent.
Marion Eddie Eppler aged 52 from Coffeyville Kansas was sentenced to one year and one day in a federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of 16 gallons of moonshine whiskey.
John Wikle 85 former Erie resident died in Las Vegas New Mexico after a two year illness. He moved to Las Vegas ten years ago and was a former Neosho County sheriff. Survivors include a brother and sister. Funeral arrangements to be announced by Pierce Funeral Home. Dollie J. Whisler 72 of Galesburg died Saturday at Wesley Hospital Wichita after visiting her son. She married Roy Whisler in 1911 and had lived in Galesburg since. Burial at Mount Hope cemetery Thayer Angel Funeral Home in charge.
Police reported an accident at 910 S Malcolm about 2:35 p.m. yesterday. Claudia Camp 16 of R 3 drove a 1950 Ford into a parked 1954 Dodge owned by Keith D Johnson causing $175 damage to the Camp car and $160 to the Johnson vehicle.
Yesterday admissions include Mrs Arthur Hoffer Humboldt surgery and Richard Locke Thayer medical. Dismissals include Mrs James Leonard Humboldt and Mrs Wayne King Humboldt plus others. Births yesterday a girl to Mr and Mrs Allen Gordon at 202 N Western.
Survivors include son Robert J. Whisler of Wichita three grandchildren and brother Clair Castle of Galesburg. The notice notes he was a member of the Christian church in the area.
The City Recreation Commission will sponsor a dance tonight for Chanute Senior High School and Junior College graduates and their guests. The event runs from 10 to midnight in the Launching Pad youth center above The Tribune offices, following commencement at the Memorial Building starting at 8. Music is by The Roadrunners from Parsons.
In Hutchinson Kansas thieves stole about 13000 dollars in watches diamond rings and other merchandise from the Torrence Jewelry store over the weekend. Dale and Paul Torrence found the glass display case mostly empty when they opened Monday. Police said the burglary resembled recent jobs at Salina and Winfield.
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