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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1959
Page
2
Kansas City AP reports cattle demand weak with calves and untested lots, hogs down 12 50, 3 00 head, bulk lower across barrows gilts sows and feeders. Eggs poultry and butter hold steady, Chicago grain and cash markets show mixed moves and no wheat or oats.
A collection of small notices and ads from the local paper includes farm and poultry prices for hens of different weights, tire shop and car service listings, and a special A&W Root Beer promotion for Saturday. It also notes a Public Library Story Hour at 10:30 a.m. featuring The Acorn Tree and The Cat That Went to Sea.
Two Oregon Air National Guard jets collided at night over Mt Hood. Three of four crew members were found alive including 1st Lt. Jack Rayborn and radar operator 1st Lt. Carson McDowell. 2nd Lt. Winfred Vinton was also located. Maj. Roy Sefton remained missing as searchers pressed on.
Delbert Elvin Fulps was laid to rest Thursday at Memorial Park Cemetery following a funeral at Roy S. Gibson Funeral Home. Rev. L Don Richardson of the Church of God presided. Mrs. L Don Richardson and Mrs. Beulah Johnson sang Beyond the Sunset and In the Garden. Flowers by Mrs. Harold Winans and Mrs. Lloyd Carson. Bearers: Frank Cook, Harold Winans, Al Witt, Henry Busher, Lloyd Carson, Glen Winder.
The funeral service for Agnes Johnson Young was conducted Thursday afternoon at New Hope Baptist Church with Rev. H A Simmons and Rev. Floyd Thuston officiating. Burial followed in Elmwood Cemetery. Bearers included Joe Nathan Roggers, Raymond Cole, William Cole, Chester Williams, Simon Brooks, Jesse Jackson, A D Johnson and Ralph Chambers. Mrs Ralph Brown provided piano accompaniment for the New Hope choir performing We’ll Understand It Better By and By Does Jesus Care When The Gates Swing Open Take the Name of Jesus With You. Flowers were arranged by Mrs Bernice Parker and Mrs Lillie Mae Home was in charge.
Aaron Moses Edwards a 60 year old Bartlesville Oklahoma man was found Thursday beneath an overturned tractor on a farm he owned near McCune Kansas Cherokee County Sheriff said the tractor tipped into a ditch while Edwards was mowing and his wife helped lead a search after he failed to return home from Monday work.
Daily Transcript lists today admissions Tina McMillan at 1009 S Grant and Mrs Raymond Sharp Eric. yesterday dismissals include Dean Lee Humboldt Samuel Graham Buffalo Carol Carpenter 301 N Forest Cathy Chapman 919 N Washington Elmer Corkery Mrs Winford Baker Earl ton. today dismissals Mrs Wesley Thompson and daughter R3 Mrs Joe Stroud 204 Central. births show Orville and Mrs Orville VanWinkle 1027 S Malcolm a girl yesterday and Robert and Mrs Robert Johnson Farmington Mo a girl today.
The Rev. Leo D. Cornelli was named today new abbot general of the Sylvestrine Benedictine monks founded in 1231. Father Cornelli born in Pittsburg Kansas May 7 1912 will replace Sldebrando D. Gregori.
Carol Lindquist of 718 N Evergreen is one of four candidates for homecoming queen at Ottawa University. The queen will be announced tonight and will preside over Saturday’s homecoming activities, highlighted by the Ottawa University Bethany College football game.
J F Pritchard was re elected president of the Kansas City Starlight Theater Assn at a board meeting Also elected were D L Fennell Sr Maurice Breyer as vice presidents Richard C Greene as secretary and Clair Schroeder as treasurer
Police investigated three non injurious accidents in town. Mrs. Buford Hazen and Ronald L Haller each sustained about 75 dollars in damage to 1951 Fords on Island Highland Road. Mrs Mildred Brinkmeyer reports damage to a 1959 Buick after a backing collision on Grant and Elm. Richard N Grove and Robert Rhodes report slight damage to a 195? Greve car at 106 E Main.
Edith Laughlin aged 49 who endured a three day drift in a small boat on Lake Erie last month died of a heart ailment at North Side Hospital. Her husband Paul 58 was rescued with her when a Canadian freighter picked them up September 10. Officials said her heart condition predated the ordeal and the drift was not believed to have caused her death.
Barbara M. Halloran protested to police Thursday over a sidewalk parking ticket for her small sports car. She claimed pranksters lifted it onto the curb since she parked on the street, and police said she must explain to the judge.
John Malick aged 3 died in a hospital from an apparent aspirin overdose. His sister Mary age 2 is in good condition. Their mother Mrs Herbert Malick of Alfred says a neighbor reported a bottle of aspirin was emptied in the hallway after cleaning out a car glove compartment.
SCHITA reports Kansas crude oil pipeline throughput averaged 332 576 barrels daily for the week ended October 19, up 9 492 from the prior week. The current allowable daily capacity is 320 000 barrels.
Pleasant Hour Club hosts masquerade with 15 members in costume and plans future meetings. Local visits include Mrs. Jesse Simmons and visitors from Nowata Oklahoma and Corpus Christi Texas. KS cow pool expands interest among dairy men. Neosho Valley Creamery manager speaks in Topeka. Everett McGowen improves after a heart attack. KU Medical Center visits for others, including Hugh McCormick admitted for care.
Linscott recovering after major surgery at center. Erie Teachers Association met Tuesday night at the high school with Marie Pontious presiding. Donald Terry led legislative committee. Robert Krieger reported on Neosho County educational survey and Pittsburg zone school. A combined TE/PTA meeting is set for 7 30 p.m. November 17 with speaker Dr Clifton Huff of Emporia State College.
The Chanute Auto Club sponsors a Gymkhanna race Sunday at the City Park ball field. Drivers meet at 1:30 with the race starting at 2. The event titled Ali Baba and the Forty Turns features 40 turns around pylons and four entry classes: ladies, under 1500 cc, over 1500 cc and grand touring.
In Neosho County Kansas probate court on October 7 1958 Dean G Skinner was appointed administrator of Anna Hale deceased late of Neosho County Kansas Creditors must file claims within nine months from first publication and all parties interested should govern themselves accordingly. Robert Pennington attorney for administrator.
The Board of County Commissioners of Neosho County Kansas adjourned to close and vacate a road west of Railroad between the NW of Section 14 and the SW of Section 9 Township 30 Range 26 a distance about 4 1 2 miles. They will view the road and hear objections on November 25 1959 at 2 p m at the west end of the road. Chairman Lee R Francis, Chas H Norris, Marion Showalter County Clerk. SEAL
Terri Sheriffins, seven, died from a brain concussion after being struck by a car while darting across an intersection in Arkansas City. The incident occurred Thursday, prompting ongoing police and community inquiries.
The National Science Foundation distributed $651,770 in grants to several institutions studying the Antarctic. The Navy's hydrographic office received the largest share at $116,850, while the University of Kansas was awarded $15,850 to investigate historical periods of low temperature conditions.
Classified note states the Tribune is delivered by carrier for 35 cents per week with no additional terms or conditions specified.
Fall bulb ordering period is here with tulips hyacinth and peonies recommended. Plan ahead for planting in the autumn to ensure early spring blooms.
In Neosho County Kansas sitting at Erie a filed petition seeks taxes charges interest and penalties on numerous properties. It lists many lots blocks mineral rights and tracts across Chanute Mission St Paul Kimball Bariton and Erie with ownership details and a November 28 1959 pleading deadline. The court may declare first lien on described real estate and proceed to public sale to satisfy the lien and costs.
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