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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1968
Page
4
Chicago AP lists butter at steady levels with AA grades around 93 score and A grades near 92. Egg grades show whites at 80 percent or better, mediums about 31 1/2, standards 38, checks 24. Car grades include B 67 percent and C 62 percent.
Wheat and corn futures quotes listed for No 2 yellow and soft red types with percent gains. Livestock sections give Parsons hogs by weight, cattle by grade and weight, yearlings, cows, bulls, and sheep with price ranges across categories and quality levels.
The City Planning Commission will hold a regular monthly meeting tomorrow at 7 p.m. in the Memorial Building commissioners room.
The New York market opened with a slight gain as investors paused after Monday. The AP average rose 0.4 to 365.2 with industrials up 0.7 and rails up 0.3 while utilities slipped 0.1. The Dow added 1.99 to 951.95 as auto stocks mixed with Ford up about a point.
Contributions to the Chanute United Fund drive totaled 7107.06 today toward a goal of 23900. New 100 per cent firms contributing include Dawn Acres Motel Chanute Iron and Metal Andersons Drive-in Chanute Production Credit Assn Wilsons Davis Paint Store Golden Bow Gift Shop Ashley Clinic.
Lou Schupbach, brother of Emma Koenig, was found dead at his rural Alva Oklahoma home yesterday. He was 106 Highland's resident, and funeral services are set for 2:30 p.m. tomorrow in Alva.
A quota of 300 Ditty Bags was reached and shipped to Vietnam. Ninety bags carried items donated by Neosho County merchants and organizations, with cash gifts totaling 54.85 dollars. Mrs. Fred C. Heinze praised the huge volunteer effort directing the Red Cross project.
The State Health Department announces an X ray survey schedule at the Memorial building ending this week. Today and Wednesday from 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday sessions run 2 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.
Bank of Commerce clerk lists a sale of household goods including a walnut drop leaf table and mahogany bedroom suite, two large lamps, appliances, mirrors, rug, framed pictures, and antique dishes with multiple electric items and furniture pieces available. The notice indicates a public sale by the bank and references a clerk.
Mr and Mrs Steven Church il of Lawrence welcomed daughter Shara DeAnn born Oct 11 weighing 7 pounds 6 ounces. Paternal grandparents Jerry Churchill and 1315 W Elm. maternal Frank Nigh Coffeyville. Ray Stokes and son Darrell visited grandmother Mrs C A Pilkington 1314 W 4th enroute from Fort Sill to Detroit. Ed Rideau 424 W 6th to show at American Royal Horse Show for second year in Conformation Hunter Division. Chanute fire crews responded to 1521 W Main for a 1968 Ford pickup fire caused by wiring defect slight damage. City Manager R J Hayes and wife and City Clerk Bonnie Moffatt to attend Kansas Association of Municipal Utilities Convention in Wichita October 27-29 at Broadview Hotel.
Visiting hours are 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 30 to 8 p.m. Admissions include Edward Geffert Humboldt surgery Zenn Ratliff R 2 medical and others. Dismissals and current admissions list multiple patients with names and addresses across Humboldt Neosho area.
Postmaster Mrs Florence W Kelly announced that parcel post and catalog rates will increase this Saturday. The Interstate Commerce Commission approved the higher rates in July with an average 10.5 percent rise, adding about ten cents per parcel. Rates depend on package weight and mailing distance to bring revenue near operating costs.
Dr Mother welcomes reader mail but cannot answer individually due to heavy volume. Questions appear in the column when feasible, offering general guidance and responses to common concerns.
Heloise explains differences among soaps detergents and water softeners and how to use them with various fabrics. She notes hard water affects cleaning and advises light or heavy duty products by fabric type and water, plus reading labels for proper care.
Jaycee Wives met Thursday with Mrs. John Carder hosting and Mrs. Charles Winfrey co hosting. Thirteen members and a guest, Mrs. Ron Nicholson, attended. Mrs. Jerry Pryor joined. The club adopted a new project to provide a stuffed animal for each child admitted to Neosho Memorial Hospital, funded by selling note cards. The group voted to hold a dinner meeting every other month and the November meeting will be at the Drumstick Cafe.
The Chanute GI Forum welcomed 51 attendees from Kansas City Dodge City Emporia Topeka Hutchinson Garden City and Chanute for a state GI Forum board meeting at La Rosa De Oro. Frank Rodriguez opened the session with a Chanute welcome and discussion covered Mexican American veterans issues in southeast Kansas and nationwide. Rev. James Colbert spoke on regional problems and Terry Murphy discussed Mexican American relations in Chanute.
Mrs. Earl Hunter hosted 11 Rainbow EHU members at 1007 S. Garfield. Officers elected include Lanah Wilson president Frank Fackler vice president Densey Bedell treasurer Lewis Markman secretary and Hunter public relations. Next meeting with Mrs. Fackler at 522 W. 4th.
NCHA Camp Hoppers chapter met at Farlington Lake last weekend with 20 members. President Joe Thompson led the business session. attendees included Donna Born St. Paul and multiple couples from Erie Cha nute and Cha nute. Mrs Joe Thompson led Sunday church service. next meeting set for November at Buffalo Lake.
Auction offers 18 percent buyers premium on complete 4 bedroom set plus 12 hospital beds and related items including 138 chests of drawers 18 bed side stands 18 rockers 14 folding chairs 30 tray tables bed rails pans and room deodorizer 3 wheel chairs walker pillows sheets blankets a sweeper and polisher 2 cases disinfectant 15 gallons floor stripper 15 gallons wax 5 gallons Reid bug spray cleaning supplies a Sears ironer dinette sets 8 chairs and 6 chairs a divan and chair a recliner Mathis TV lamps mirrors and more. TERMS CASH Not responsible for accidents.
The Women's Society of Christian Service of the Federated Church held a charter service in Erie with 39 members present. Mrs. E. C. Bryan led the meeting, with Rodger Buskirk and Ralph Willson leading the service. Music by Rev. Dale Eflin and an Agape Feast fellowship meal followed, served by Ruth and Mary circles.
The Evangelical Covenant church Junior Hi Sunday school class in Kimball served dinner to 32 adults and guests in the church annex. A short program followed with participation by Mike Corbett, Gail Corbett, Charles Hawkinson, Gary Lee, Verna Lee, Craig Turner, Debra Greenwood, Debra Walters, Debra Olson, Paula Woods, Jo Ellen Osher, Becky Stewart, Donna Miner, Brenda Miner, TaNonna Davis, Gail Davis, Lynn Haddan, and teacher Mrs. Harry More.
The Erie Past Noble Grand Club gathered Wednesday afternoon in the Odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodge. Mrs. W. E. Richardson presided with eight members and a guest attending. Ruby Harris won the gift after a Hallo ween themed roll call. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Lavon Atteberry.
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