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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1963
Page
2
AP reports hogs 4.5 cents lower with barrows and gilts down 10 to 25 cents, sows steady to strong. Barrows and gilts 200-275 lb at 15.50 to 15.90, 230-270 lb at 15.25 to 15.50, 300 lb at 15.00, sows 275-375 lb 14.50 to 15.00. Sheep steady with lambs 18.50 to 18.75, ewes 4.75 to 5.50. Cattle market not established. wheat, corn, oats, rye, and soybeans futures show declines.
The report lists cattle prices for cattle types and weights with steady tone, followed by a Wall Street update from New York filed by AP. Volume around 6.8 million shares, early hours saw 1.88 million traded, marks near highs for the period, with small gains in key issues and generally steady bonds and corporates.
AP reports Kansas City line notes consumer eggs unchanged while Missouri and Arkansas feed markets hold steady for live fryers and broilers at farm 13 to 14, mostly 14 with plant 13% to 15%. Butter and poultry prices also unchanged.
Kansas City market notes show wheat at 74 cars with various grades from 2 to 3 hard and dark. Corn quoted at 88 cars with white, yellow, and mixed categories. mile maize and kafir, rye, barley, soybeans, bran and shorts listed with price ranges.
Chicago AP reports butter wholesale prices steady. Eggs steady to two lower with Grade A whites at 37, mixed 36, medium 29 1/2, standards 33 1/2, dirties 30, checks 29.
Chicago grain prices show No 2 yellow corn at 1.22 per bushel and No 1 soybeans at 2.70s per bushel. Oat sales are absent while various yellow corn grades range from 1.13 to 1.22. Soybean oil quoted at nine cents per pound.
Jacqueline Kennedy, wife of the U.S. president, left Greece Turkey and Morocco for Washington via New York after a 15 day vacation. Her government plane will meet her at Idlewild Airport for the flight to National Airport in Washington at 7 p.m. local time.
At the 1963 American Royal Livestock Show Kansas City, George the grand champion Hereford steer sold for 7.10 a pound earning owner Judy Houtman six thousand nine hundred twenty two dollars. Fred Wolferman’s Inc bought the animal. Grand champion lamb and barrow sold for the same per pound price and to the French Food Market. barrow owner Edwin Rhoda also sold his 230 pound entry. In the Royal Horse Show Gallant Lady won the hunter division with three firsts two thirds and was announced for sale at twenty thousand dollars to a Boston woman.
Neosho Memorial Hospital admissions listed for Wednesday include Calvin L. Hardman Earlton medical Mrs. Lewis Young Coffeyville medical Mrs. Burrell Howell 115 S. Ashby medical Mrs. Raymond Clemens 601 W. Olive medical Mrs. Alfred Serrato 1101 S. Steuben medical Kenneth Adams 508 W. 4th medical Christina Paullé Anderson Ind medical Dismissals Wednesday include Mrs. C Richard Brenner and son 210 N Franklin Dismissals today Edward J Seefeldt Humboldt Mrs Hes sel Sweaney 420 N Lafayette
C J Andy Anderson described supervising a two year project to build Tocapalo a new town and roads in the Upper Andes Peru at 8500 feet. A mining consortium employed Peruvians and Indians at high altitude with American supervisors needing oxygen. Copper mined there was partly refined and shipped to the US. Visitors and club leaders were introduced at the Chanute Rotary meeting.
In Winfield Kansas seven injured school bus accident victims received a total of 68900 in damages. Judge Doyle E White entered judgments against Burden School District No 78 and driver Delbert Hensley. Children Richard Shore Richard 11 Michael 9 Theodore 7 Robbie 7 Debra 10 Brenda 8 and Debra 10 totals listed with specific awards. Duane Hall 11, son of Clemence Hall, received 2900. Bus strike caused body damage and spilled occupants into a ravine. Twenty three children and Hensley were injured.
Police cited Mrs Catherine Shultz of 1718 S Evergreen on a charge of permitting a dog to run at large. A neighbor signed the complaint. Also, Mrs Nina Meacham of 3202 E Main reported someone put sugar in the gasoline tank of her 1955 Plymouth last night. She and her husband were en route home Friday from Miami where they attended the International Convention of the Disciples of Christ. Mr and Mrs Waldron flew to Miami and were accompanied by his brother and wife the Rev and Mrs Richard Waldron of Medicine Lodge.
C C Stoll of 816 S Grant visits daughter Mrs Har old Brock in Albuquerque New Mexico. He flies from Albuquerque to Los Angeles to see son Ernest Stoll and sister Mrs Daisy Swinney and families. He notes the jet flight took one hour thirty minutes and cost thirty dollars per hour or six cents a mile, cheaper than driving.
Mr and Mrs H Neill Hollen shead and daughter Cherrl from Allegan Michigan visit his parents Mr and Mrs H H Hollenshead at 1102 S Evergreen. Mrs H H Hollenshead's sister Mrs Frances Neill of Mexico Missouri also visiting.
The Rev and Mrs LaMoine Waldron of 721 West Elm are mentioned in a recent society note highlighting local residents. Details are brief, noting their address and status without further personal information.
The ladies of Elks met in the lodge rooms Tuesday evening and planned a covered dish dinner for November 19 with meat and drink provided. A committee was appointed and awards for bridge and pinochle were announced, with refreshments served by four members.
Mrs Harold Sharp of 1425 S Edith hosted the Get-Me-Not HD unit gathering Tuesday with Mrs Charles Wolfe presiding. Roll call cited favorite winter pastime. Mrs Sharp reported on the Erie Christmas Fair. Officers were re elected for the coming year.
Three sophomore and three freshmen were elected Chanute Junior College cheerleaders in a morning election. Returning veterans Amy Johnson and Janie Bogle of Chanute were named. Cathy Anderson, also from Chanute, was re elected. Freshmen Marilyn Nelson of Buffalo Jane Burk of Erie and Tina Berry of Chanute were chosen.
Topeka AP reports Kansas traffic death log for 24 hours ending 9 am Thursday October 23 1963 with 446 fatalities versus 458 in the comparable 1962 period.
Army National Guard privates Larry D. Brown age 18 and Gary L. Adams age 17 of Thayer completed a light vehicle driver course under the Reserve Forces Act program at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri on October 11. They learned vehicle maintenance and motor pool organization. Both are 1963 graduates of Thayer High School. Brown is the son of Mr and Mrs Lemmie Brown and Adams is the son of Mr and Mrs Orum W Adams.
Mr and Mrs Robert Koch of 307 North Grant depart for High Point North Carolina to attend a furniture market event, joining other buyers and industry professionals for the annual market.
Mr and Mrs Mose Shirley of 713 West Main have returned home after two weeks visiting their daughter Mrs George Crapes and her husband in Kansas City.
Diana Donaldson was honored with a miscellaneous shower Sunday afternoon at the M J Casey home in central city. Hostesses Mrs Robert McGregor and Mrs Delbert Wonder arranged green and white decor. Invited guests included Mrs Donaldson, Walter Zirjacks, Charles Lewis, Pat Cathers, M E McGregor, John Bowes, and others.
The VFW Auxiliary met Monday night at the Memorial Building with Mrs. Melvin Webb in charge. New members elected were Mrs. Cecil L. Webb Mrs. Neil Moore and Mrs. Mary E. Edwards. The group approved making 50 red net nylon socks for Christmas for Wadsworth hospital and preparing fruit baskets for veterans at Southeast Kansas Tuberculosis Hospital in Chanute.
A farewell supper in Santa Fe Park honored Mr. and Mrs. George Riker Sr as they move to Phoenix Arizona. Attendees included L M Markman Olbert Benson Walter Aday Ross Miller Ed Lesher L R Drake K R Reinhardt Horace Wilmoth Robert Willan Lester Allen Greg Ernest Anderson George Sheffler G W Riker Jr Leo Donovan Terry Donny L A Stout O W Ivans J F Barnett and Gene E Haynes.
The Lutheran Service Guild met in the church basement Tuesday afternoon. New officers installed were president Mrs. Earl Olson vice president Mrs. James Ranabarger secretary Mrs. Rene Thuiller treasurer Mrs. Orwell Holloway reporter and historian Mrs. Don Beach. Three new members were accepted Mrs. Everett Olson Mrs. Neil Nelson and Mrs. Emma Johnson. Refreshments were served to 13 members and three guests by hostesses Mrs. James Ranabarger and Mrs. Glen Allison.
The Roosevelt PTA study club met Wednesday morning at 1705 S Central with nine members and one guest. The session led by Mrs. Vernon Brinkmeyer focused on physical fitness and included a discussion period.
The Thimble Club met with The Friendly Thimble Club guesting Mrs Louella Dawson at 1015 N Grant on Wednesday afternoon. A comfort was tied for the hostess. Mrs Ed Braschler presided. One guest Anita Edwards and 10 members attended. Next meeting set for Nov 6 with Mrs Mildred McCarty at Neosho Manor.
A report on the Department Association of the Ladies Auxiliary of Patriarch Militant meeting in Pratt on October 6 and 7 was presented at IOOF hall Tuesday by Mrs. Jean Lance of Fort Scott. Belle Milby presided. inspection by Mrs. E. Biggs of Fort Scott. Officers were nominated with attendees from Fort Scott Iola and Chanute.
The Queen Esther Class of the First Christian Church met at the church Wednesday for a covered dish luncheon. Hostesses were Mrs. Clyde Barker and Mrs. F Rexford for 19 members and two guests Mrs. Melva Russum and Mrs. Grace Chickadonz. Mrs. C S Eckards presided. Devotions “Declaration of Dependence” were given by Mrs. J W Ames. Group singing was led by Mrs. Jim Evans. The meeting closed with the class benediction.
Mrs Dorst reviews William Fitz gibbon work at Sorosis Club meeting held Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Alfred Petterson home 724 S Katy. Mrs White led devotions. Club displays its new historical book.
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