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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1958
Page
2
Kansas City livestock market shows cattle and calves mostly steady with modest activity. Hogs and sheep move varied with prices largely unchanged or down slightly while Parsons listings show mixed gains and losses across weight classes and grades.
The note lists eggs by grade and weight, current receipts with various items such as Grade A Large eggs at .37, Grade A Medium, Grade A Small, Grade B Large, and other poultry items including pullets hens and roosters. Dairy products mention Sweet Cream and Cream with premium values, plus hides and weights for cattle.
Gerald E. Baucum, 29, who fled San Quentin honor camp in a plane two years ago with three others, turned himself in in Butte Montana. He had married and sought a new life, while his companions were recaptured quickly. He faced possible additional sentence, and the warden welcomed him.
Kansas City AP reports Kemper Military School fullback Bob Zempel 19 from Lewistown Illinois is in critical condition at St Luke's after brain surgery. Doctors say a spontaneous hemorrhage caused his illness, not the football game, despite initial concerns during the Ft Scott Junior College match.
Double election boards are appointed for the general election next Tuesday with a 10 a.m. start. Lists include ward and precinct assignments with names for receiving and counting roles across 1st to 4th wards. The lengthy roster names numerous individuals across 1st to 3rd precincts and 4th ward.
Wall Street trading stayed near an all time high as gains and losses hovered around small fractions. The market opened strong with steels and motors leading and first hour volume reached 1,100,000 shares. Profit taking paused the advance after encouraging manufacturing orders for September surpassed last year’s level for the first time in 1958.
Undersheriff Jack Reynolds and Trooper Duane Houck investigated a one car crash four miles north and a half mile west of Parsons. Mr L E Willis 74 and Mrs Willis 70 were injured and taken to Mercy Hospital. Mrs Willis suffered a broken wrist a broken arm knee cuts while Mr Willis had cuts and bruises. The car left the road on a curve at a creek bridge and struck a tree.
Bert M. Warner 61 of 1525 S Highland died at Neosho Memorial Hospital after a yearlong illness. A Chanute merchant for 38 years, he owned Warner Market since 1943 and was born in Burt Iowa. Survived by wife Amy. son Robert. siblings. and four grandchildren. Funeral by Johnson Mortuary. Adai Maud Hathaway 82 of 920 S Forest died at Neosho Memorial Hospital. She lived in Chanute 40 years, born in Kearney Nebraska, married Frank L Hathaway in 1906. Survived by husband three daughters three sisters a brother and eight grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at Johnson Mortuary with burial in Memorial Park. Nelle Perkins 70 former Buffalo resident died Oct 24 in Alton Missouri. Funeral at Buffalo Christian Church with burial in Buffalo cemetery. Survivors include son Glen H Perkins and six grandchildren. James Gilbert Gray funeral held at First Baptist Church with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. (Details include service leaders, music, and bearers.)
In Norristown 90 year old Cadwallader Clegg loses his rural home at sheriff sale for 10000 dollars. Buyer Rose Farber promises lifelong occupancy for the pensioner while the purchase is subject to a 1951 motor crash judgment plus accruing interest and liens. Clegg with only 54 dollars monthly social security vows to keep title despite dismal utilities.
A 1954 Studebaker was described as a total loss after an incident on the edge of the stream. Emergency responders assessed the scene and secured the area.
PITTSBURG AP The Kansas State Grange chose Ottawa for its 1959 convention at the 87th annual meeting and re elected most officers. Harry C Colglazier of Larned remains president. Mrs Myra Beebe of Stanley was elected lecturer succeeding Rovilla Douglas of Burlington.
Hincha, a long time railroad worker, retires from the Santa Fe after 39 years with the line and 8 years on the Chanute to Tulsa run. A former fireman and engineer, he served as city commissioner and was active in the railway brotherhood and Elks. He survived several train wrecks, including a Burden rear end collision seven years ago with a back injury.
Evelyn Dormois daughter of Glen and Mrs Dormois 204 N Grant is among 86 members of the Phillips University Chorus at Enid Oklahoma The chorus sings each Thursday at Eugene S Briggs auditorium In October the chorus and university concert band were featured in a joint program for the first student assembly Pvt Gary D McKenzie son of Frank L McKenzie 12 S Gretchen completed an eight week crane shovel operator course at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri He entered the Army in June and is a Chanute High School 1956 graduate
Raymond Kern reports a new tire missing from his car trunk in a drive at his home. Mrs. William Gilmore is summoned on a dog at large charge after posting a $5 bond. Wilson County Granges announce an 8 p.m. meeting on Nov. 6 at Butts School near 15th and Washington in Fredonia with Sorghum Valley and Bell view Granges hosting and serving sandwiches and cookies.
Weekend guests from Buffalo included Mr and Mrs Glen Hays of LaCygne and Mr and Mrs Ronald Hays with family from Topeka visiting Mrs Lettie Krepps and Ivan Krepps.
Daily Transcripts itemizes hospital admittances and dismissals for yesterday and today in Neosho Memorial Hospital including E J McCune Myrtle Temple Francis Shook John H Miller and others. Birth announced for Donald Booe and wife at 317 S Wilson. Traffic citations list seven drivers with bonds ranging from 2 to 25 dollars. District Court actions in Erie cover deed delivery and real estate possession with motions sustained and amended filings granted. Marriage licenses issued in Chanute for Jesse Keath Mabel Schel Rudolph Oplotnik Thelma Sawyer. Bermuda note closes the column detailing Bermuda’s status as the oldest self governing colony in the British Commonwealth.
Kansas Governor candidate McCall visits Wichita for a Republican rally with Vice President Nixon to speak. He discusses the Kansas Supreme Court and his aspirations, plans to return home for campaigning events, and praises Kansas cooks. The piece also notes McCall’s family background including wife Mrs Jack McCall and children Jack and Ann, with references to family residences and education.
Cary Grant, the film star, once ran men’s haberdashery shops in New York and Hollywood, reflecting a lesser known business chapter in the actor’s career.
A 27 year old trust y, Clifford Wayne Trammell, who had been listed as missing, returned voluntarily to the Kansas State Prison in Lansing with a head injury he could not explain. He said he came to his senses west of Leavenworth and asked a motorist to take him back to the Lansing prison. Blood was found on the floor of the prison power plant outside the walls where he had been.
Advertises ODRINEX as a safe appetite suppressant with a seven day money back promise. Claims no dieting or strenuous exercise needed and that users can eat normally while weight falls. Sold by McCune Drug Store at 1066 W Main Mali. price listed at $3.00.
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