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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1968
Page
4
Cattle 350 head with calves not offered. hogs 4 500 with barrows and gilts 215 to 240 pounds at 17.85 to 18.00, 200 to 260 pounds at 17.25 to 17.75, 260 to 300 pounds at 17.00 to 17.50. Sheep no offerings. Corn No 2 yellow 1.0234. oats No 2 extra heavy white 61 percent. soybeans No 1 yellow 2.46. soybean oil 7.25.
Kansas City AP reports wholesale eggs with large 80 percent A 34 37, mediums 0 percent A 30 33. Butter unchanged grade A ib solid 79 grade A ib quarters 80.
AP report from Chicago notes butter scores at 67 percent AA 92 A 67 percent 9B 66 percent and 89 C 60 percent. Eggs show an 8 percent or better standard with whites 37 percent mediums 31 percent and standards 36 percent checks 24.
Chicago market brief notes No 2 yellow hard wheat at 1.3174 n, No 2 soft wheat price details mentioned.
In Neosho County Kansas a hearing is set to determine descent of Winnie Umbargers estate. The petition by Francis W Umbarger son and heir requests a court ruling on ownership of the North Half of the Northwest Quarter Section 6 Township 25 Range 18 and all other property of the deceased. Defenses must be filed by November 6 1968 at 10:00 AM in Erie Kansas Discovery and decree will follow if ignored.
The 16th casino on the Las Vegas Strip opens Friday. It is shaped like a circus tent with fountains in front and plans for circus acts as gamblers enter. Building costs are listed as multimillion dollars.
Notice states a proposed amendment to Article 4 Section 2 to be voted on at the November 5, 1968 general election. It outlines biennial township and county elections, district commissioner elections from districts 1 2 and 3, and the legislature setting election terms. Secretary of State Will M. Shanahan certifies the document.
Wall Street was a little higher at midday with the Associated Press average up 4 points to 356.6 and the Dow Jones average up 1.56 to 960.47 as investors awaited possible Vietnam bombing pause news and broader peace signals.
The Chanute United Fund drive reported a total of $14308.06 toward its $23900 goal. Participating firms achieving 100 percent giving include Sedan Area Council office Burris Agency Prudential Office Olson Krone Phillip Cooper Agency Richardson Real Estate Gorton Realty Giles Whitworth Agency Paul Brennecke Agency Boyd Burns Agency Neosho County Community Junior College Southwestern Bell Telephone CWA Construction and CWA Commercial First National Bank Alcorn Corp engineers.
Max D. White, technician in charge at Martin Johnson Airport FAA facility, received a 15-year service emblem. R. N. Bolick awarded it. White has served 12 of 15 years at Chanute. The Whites reside at 102 S. Plummer. FAA staff at the airport totals ten.
The 19th annual Around the World Dinner is set for 6 30 p m at Hutton School 600 S Ashby with dishes from distant lands and American fare. International students from area colleges will attend in native attire and the public is invited.
Visiting hours are 2 to 4 pm and 6 30 to 8 pm. Census lists 73 adults and pediatrics and six babies. Thursday admissions include Kenneth Baeten Humboldt surgery Mrs Mary Lynch 1014 N Washington medical Elsie Williams Caducah Ky medical Franklin Thomas Stark medical Mrs Sheldon Propst 1520 S Allen medical Fred McCreedy 1204 S Central medical George Zinn Buffalo medical Mrs Clarence Johnson Elsmore medical. Births: Gordon Norris 216 S Forest a boy Louis Jordan 209 N Plummer a boy Frank Van Gotten 915 S Lafayette a girl. Dismissals Thursday Mrs May Sievers Humboldt. Admission today Alfred D Haviland 1706 S Evergreen surgery. Dismissals today Mrs Al Deen Mathis 118% N Steuben Mrs T F Orozco 1102 Forest.
Police report two local break-ins last night. Lassman Electric Co. at 1401 S. Santa Fe lost a shotgun after entry through a south window. Hembree Tire Service Co. at 1109 N. Santa Fe had its safe torn open with no disclosure of missing items.
The First Assembly of God hosts a second poll on patriotic moral and religious issues at the city park parking lot on Evergreen and First this Saturday from 3 to 6 PM. Dr. Donald Ray of 1302 W 7th has been re elected to active membership in the American Academy of General Practice after completing 150 hours of accredited postgraduate study. A children's story hour features Horatio at the library from 10 30 to 11 AM Saturday. The LebanAires gospel quartet performs at the Church of the Nazarene Sunday at 7 30 PM. A daughter named Samantha was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Marlin McCune of Lincoln Nebraska.
Ruth Naomi Wiman Smith 74 of Erie died early today at Labette County Medical Center Parson following a four day illness. She born December 5 1893 in Erie daughter of James and Ruth Wiman married Frank Smith in 1920. Burial in Bethel Cemetery. Pierce Funeral Home Erie in charge.
The notice directs readers to contact Tribune via phone or dial HE1-3400 if the primary line is unreachable, providing a fallback method for reaching the newspaper.
Dear Heloise recounts using turpentine to remove oil-based enamel from a bathroom sink and fixtures, noting it cleans with no scrubbing and leaves a pleasant pine scent. Also advises turpentine for bathroom accessories and ceramic tile. Includes unrelated household tips about drying knitwear and leather usage for decorative trim.
Beta Sigma Phi Alpha Chi chapter held a model meeting at Mrs. Ron Wiltse's home 807 S Rutter Wednesday night. Thirteen members and eight rushees attended along with Mmes Kirk Rice Scott Parish Preston Holtry Bill Fry Don Tremong Don Papst Dale Hudson and Jim Scott. Linda Elder and Sharon Page led the program after a brief business session. A preferential tea is planned for 2 30 p m Sunday in the Heritage room. The next meeting will be with Mrs Jim Dixon R 3.
Ten members attended the Modern Mothers Club gathering at 305 S. Tennessee yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Lyle Kensinger led a lesson on jeweled pictures. Tulsa’s Mrs. Lee Johnson attended as a guest.
The Junior High band will march before the Galena Erie football game tonight. Tests were given by Mel Wellington to 8th graders Tuesday and Wednesday. An assembly by the Child Safety Council titled Magic was held Monday.
A miscellaneous sale offers a utility cabinet base, walnut drop leaf table, TV tray set, two large lamps, a divan, mahogany bedroom suite, 21 inch TV, luggage, bookcase, metal cabinet base, nearly new dresser, two mahogany night tables, chest of drawers, small table, server refrigerator, Admiral electric range, gas fireplace logs, box springs and mattress, mirrors, wool rug with pad, large electric appliances, attic items, dining and kitchenware, antique frames, marble top table, antique dishes and more.
Training begins Monday at 9 30 a m for women to join Red Cross hospital and nursing home volunteer service. Register today by calling HE 1 9670.
Growing lumber firm seeks salesmen with management potential for many yards in resort areas of Southern Missouri and Northern Arkansas. Advancement opportunities, group insurance, retirement plan, salary open. Send resume to Personnel Chas C Meek Lumber Co Box 1746 Springfield Missouri 65805.
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