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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1963
Page
2
In Kansas City, hogs sold higher with 3,500 head and all classes up 25 cents. Barrows and gilts 200-270 lb ranged 15.75 to 16.00, sows 14.50 to 15.50. Sheep at 500 maintained steady, cattle 4,500 with steers and heifers down 25, cows steady to strong, vealers steady. various price ranges listed for steers, heifers, cows, vealers, calves, stockers, and yearlings across categories.
Parsons Livestock lists hogs with steady shifts across grades and weights from 180 to 400 pounds, including U S No 1 and 2s, bulk mixed No 1-3, and sows. Cattle trends remain steady with grain fed steers and heifers 600-700 pounds at 22 to 23.50. 700-900 pounds at 20 to 22. standards 19 to 20. calves 500+ pounds at 23 to 24. killing calves 300-450 pounds at 21 to 22.
AP reports Kansas City market listings show consumer eggs steady with large eggs 34 to 38 cents, small eggs 18 to 21 cents per dozen. Poultry and butter prices unchanged amid light trading.
Daily Transcript lists Neosho Memorial Hospital admissions for Tuesday including Frank Sinclair Cecil Reid and Paul Collins with addresses noted for medical stays. Dismissals include Frank Coble Carl Hutchison Mrs. Heimae Huffman Mrs. Patrick Tubbs and Ivan Engel. District Court filings in Chanute include Meacham vs Meacham divorce and Burns vs McQueen quiet title with judgment sought against Dixon for $550 plus interest and other costs.
Chicago producers report wholesale live poultry prices unchanged and slightly higher for select lines. Roasters fetch 21 1/2 to 24 cents per pound, special fed white rock fryers 18 to 19, heavy hens 19 1/2, and young white hen turkeys 26 cents per pound.
AP dispatch from Chicago notes butter steady with wholesale prices steady to higher across grades 93 score AA 5794 92 A 57% 9 b 565s and 89 C 55 2 while eggs show uneven moves with wholesale buy prices 2 lower to 2 higher for grade A whites 37 2 mixed 37 mediums 30 standards 33 dirties 30 and checks 29, with cars at 90 B 57 2 and 89 C 56 4.
Chicago grain and commodity prices show no wheat or oats sales. Corn No 2 yellow 1.21 1/2 to 2 1/2, No 3 yellow 1.17 1/2 to 19, No 4 yellow 1.14 1/2 to 17, No 5 yellow 1.12. Soybeans No 2 yellow 2.76. Soybean oil 9 4 none. Wheat finished up 11/2 cents to 1/4 lower, December 2.13 1/4, corn 4 lower, December 1.18 1/8, oats 2 lower, December 70 1/2 cents, rye 1 1/4 to 2 1/2 lower, December 1.50 4-51, soybeans 2 4 to 4 cents lower, November 1.50 4-51, soybeans 2 to 4 cents lower, November 2.73 1/2.
The Atlantic City boardwalk opened in 1870 extending a mile in length and eight feet in width, marking a milestone in seaside recreation and urban development.
Wall Street rose late in the session as steel and auto shares led a brisk rally. About 5.1 million shares traded, up from 4.56 million Tuesday, with Chrysler up more than 2 points and General Motors over 1 point, while Ford neared a point. Corporate and U.S. government bonds posted mixed results.
Wheat quotes range from 1.4 to 2.5 with No 2 and No 3 grades. Corn holds 1.20 to 1.35 for No 2 and No 3, oats show nominal changes, millet and kafir listed with 1.87 to 2.0 ranges. Soybeans touch 2.68 to 2.77 as bran and shorts trade near 41.25 to 44.00.
New series Mrs Stella Watson from Wichita and Chris Sprout of Turon visited with their sister Mrs Myrtle Ornelas and family at 1320 S Steuben over the weekend. Rev E H Measamer and wife from Wilson NC have been with Mr and Mrs R R Elder of 901 W Main. A daughter and her husband Mr and Mrs George Joy Udall joined and transported the Measamers to Kansas City for their home flight after Pauline’s wedding Saturday night.
Mr and Mrs Dean Daniels now moving from St Louis to Memphis have visited their parents Mr and Mrs W L Daniels at 902 S Central and Mr and Mrs Carl Koenig at 102 E 10th Daniels left for Memphis on Sunday and Mrs Daniels left yesterday
Mrs Isis Stanfield of 1003 S Central hosted guests Mr and Mrs Bill Newsome from Sioux City Iowa. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Vernon Thom as with Randy and Brad from Bethal Illinois. Delores Webb and Joe May from Alton Illinois visited their parents Mr and Mrs Kenneth Webb at 1501 S Washington and returned home Sunday after attending.
Ralph S. Ward of 201 Evergreen retired Monday as road master for the Santa Fe Railway after more than 45 years of service. Born in Waverly in 1898, he began with Santa Fe in 1917 as an extra gang timekeeper, served in WWI, and rose through roles to roadmaster on the eastern lines by 1943, retiring from that position.
Staff Sgt. William R. Feeler visits his mother Mrs. Howard Newland in Yates Center and his grandfather C. F. Kinsey at 11542 W. Main. After four years in Italy with the Army he returns from leave and will report to Fort Huachuca in Arizona.
Wann E. Brookshire 79 of Erie died after a stroke at the Erie Rest Home. Born September 1 1884 in Collins Missouri he homesteaded near Garden City and farmed near Shaw before moving to Erie in 1963. Survived by wife Laura Wag gins two daughters a son seven grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral Saturday 2 pm Shaw Christian Church with burial in Shaw Cemetery. Erie Masons perform graveside rites. Maude Elizabeth Hudson 78 of Neosho died at Neosho Memorial Hospital after illness since April. Born September 18 1885 in Galesburg she married James E Hudson in 1903. Surviving son Earl a granddaughter in Oklahoma City two great granddaughters and brother L J Woodring of Tulsa. Funeral Thursday 2 pm Johnson Mortuary with burial Elmwood Cemetery.
Doyle Mc Kinney spoke on photography quality and processing at Tioga Hotel during National Newspaper Week. He warned many photos will fade in 15 or 20 years due to poor processing and noted free film offers from various companies. The club awarded The Tribune for community coverage and announced Youth Appreciation Week for nominations from Royster Junior High Senior High School and St Patrick's Junior High.
In Chetopa Kansas landowners thin woodlands to improve spacing for pecan and other nut trees. The Jayhawk Charcoal Co reports plans to raise storage capacity by 1000 tons as nut production increases and supports charcoal output.
SE for Optimists groups ages 13 to 15 were approved by members. Glen Burdue of Earlton was introduced to the club as Junior Optimist of the Month.
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