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Newspaper

Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1958

Page

2

Cattle Meager and Hog Prices Slip in Kansas City

Cattle offerings scarce with 700 head of cattle and 50 sheep, while hogs total 2,500 with bars and gilts down 15 to 25 cents. No 1-3 weights fetch 18.75 to 20.15 for 180-195 lb and 19.85 to 20.00 for 270-290 lb. Sows 17.50 to 19.25. Also reports on wholesale eggs, butter, poultry, and Chicago prices for eggs and butter with mixed adjustments. Wheat and corn futures show modest moves. hay receipts note none today.

Kansas City Livestock Kansas City Chicago Kansas City Cash

Two Couples Trade Mates in California Neighborhood

In Norwalk California two neighbor couples swapped spouses after Las Vegas divorces Tuesday. Patricia Speth 38 married Shelby Bozarth 47 and Bertha Irene Bozarth 39 wed Harry L. Speth 40. Both wives cited cruelty as the reason for divorce. all four are childless and had lived nearby for years.

Norwalk Calif Los Angeles Las Vegas Nev Patricia Speth Shelby Bozarth Bertha Irene Bozarth Harry L. Speth Speth Madison Wis Bozarth Fullerton Harry

Band and Wife Happy Friends After Split Says Source

The source quotes a musician and spouse saying they remain friends after a breakup. Both express positive feelings and emphasize continued cordial relations and support for each other’s careers. The statement downplays lingering conflict and focuses on mutual respect.

Deaths and Funerals Edward A. Lind, 89

Edward A. Lind, 89, father of R. W. Lind of 222 E. 9th, died in Chattanooga Tennessee after visiting his son here. Funeral service set for 9:00 a.m. Saturday. He lived at 1601 Hawthorne in Chattanooga and is survived by two daughters three sons and three grandchildren.

Edward A. Lind R. W Dick) Lind Chattanooga Tenn R. D. Lind Edward Lind Hawthorne

Tight Blockade Around Quemoy By Red China

The Chinese Nationalists said the Communist blockade of Quemoy is tightening and they may need help to keep supply lines open. Rear Adm. Liu Hoh tu refused to say if U S warships would escort Quemoy bound convoys, despite rumors of Seventh Fleet involvement.

Taipei Quemoy Liu Hoh-tu U.S Red China Peiping Liu Quemoy and Matsu Red China United States Eisenhower Formosa

Grand Jury Criticizes Jackson County Prosecutor Official

Kansas City AP reports the Jackson County prosecutor’s office was sharply rebuked by a county grand jury in its final report. The jury says Earl Schrader, first assistant prosecutor until his resignation, used his position in an attempt to extort money.

Kansas City Jackson County Earl Schrader

Wall Street Stocks End Mixed With Moderate Volume

The New York market eased with mixed late trading and moderate volume. About 2.4 million shares traded today, down from 3.1 million on Thursday, with most key stocks posting fractional changes and some making wider moves.

New York

Million Dollar Question on State Highways Refund

Kansas seeks reimbursement if Congress pays states for interstate road use. Kansas cites 186.6 miles of turnpike and 121.3 miles of state highways valued at about 101 million dollars, possibly 90 million eligible for repayment. Funds would not cover service areas toll plazas or turnpike facilities.

Topeka Congress Kansas Eisenhower Secretary of Commerce Topeka S Junction City Turnpike Authority

Texas Coast Warned of Ella Approaches Gulf Coast

New Orleans AP reports Tropical Storm Ella intensified and may become a hurricane. Warnings extend from south of Corpus Christi to Galveston with a hurricane watch. tides rise and coastal roads near Galveston Port Arthur and Cameron Parish are closed as Ella drifts toward central Texas coast. The storm center sits about 400 miles east-southeast of Corpus Christi moving slowly northward.

New Orleans Ella Weather Bureau Corpus Christi Galveston Tex Texas Port Arthur Louisiana Cameron Parish Middle Texas

Rural Grange Elects Officers at Meeting

Officers were elected during a Rural Grange meeting last night. The third and fourth degrees were conferred and a watermelon feed followed.

Local notices mix traffic, births, and events in Chanute

Police log reports minor collisions on Main at Grant and a bicycle accident near St Patrick's church. A birth at Neosho Memorial Hospital adds to Chanute families, while a hospital update and social notices cover visits and upcoming meetings. Community events include a library story hour and a Village Creek basket supper.

Main Grant Margaret Erickson Joe Paul Lister Louisiana

15 Year Prison Term Voided in True Case

Leavenworth AP. Judge Dawes voided William True Jr.’s 15 year sentence from 1950 after finding improper appointment of counsel. True, who declined aid, was released from Lansing prison. Co-defendant Karl Wagner also freed on similar technical grounds after escape in 1950.

Leavenworth William True, Jr Joseph J. Dawes True Lansing Dawes Albert Faulconer Cowley County Karl A. Wagner Wagner

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Report

Daily Transcript lists Neosho Memorial Hospital admissions and dismissals for Thursday and today. It notes patients including H C Taylor 923 N Grant surgery Ernie Harris Thayer medical Mrs Gerald E Stich R 1 surgery Willie Stevenson 317 W Main medical Anna Orr 401 W Main medical Jo L Morris Earlton surgery Mrs J J Kirschner 910 W Oak medical W J Bryant 103 S Evergreen surgery and dismissals for Thursday and today with names and addresses. Births include Mr and Mrs Robert Coole 23 W Mulberry a boy and Mr and Mrs Dewey Smith Humboldt a girl. Traffic citations cite Pat Blackston Butter horn disturbance and Charles Magill stop sign with small fines.

Neosho Memorial Hospital H. C. Taylor N. Grant Ernie Harris Thayer Gerald E. Stich Willie Stevenson W. Main Anna Orr Jo L. Morris Earlton J. J. Kirschner W. Oak W. J. Bryant S. Evergreen S. Gretchen Bert M. Warner S. Highland LeRoy Lacen Galesburg Robert Coole

C of C Committee Sets Issues for Study in Meet

The Chamber of Commerce governmental affairs committee selected tax reduction and revision, government competition with private enterprise, and labor union abuses as key topics for study. The group will seek information from the U S Chamber of Commerce and invite 3rd district congressional and county state representative candidates to speak at meetings. The panel will meet the first Thursday of each month.

Chamber of Commerce Chamber U. S. Chamber of Commerce Congress

Legislature committee on call at chairman discretion

The committee, chaired by Howard Jester, will be on call at the discretion of its chairman during the legislative session. Fellow members include James Harrisson, T H Crone Meyer, Carter Brookhart, Robert N. Allen, D C Diver, and Gerald Stewart.

Howard Jester James Harrisson T. H. Cronemeyer Carter Brookhart Robert N. Allen D. C. Diver Gerald Stewart

First Baptist Women Meet for WMS Educational Session

The Wednesday afternoon gathering at First Baptist Church featured devotions on Our Influence and Crags and Precises, led by Mrs. B F Wyatt, with Mrs. Ray Plummer guiding the lesson. Chief Tom Morehead discussed police duties and problems. A $10,000 Seminary Library fund drive was announced by Mrs. Wyatt for the Baptist Kansas Women's project. Lydia circle served refreshments to 25 members. nominating committee named Mrs C E Nickerson, Mrs L E Lofgren, Mrs Willard Cleaver, and Mrs Clark Dickinson.

WMS First Baptist Church C. E. Nickerson L. E. Lofgren Willard Cleaver Clark Dickinson B. F. Wyatt Ray Plummer Tom Morehead

Mrs Bolze Hosts UCT Auxiliary Meeting

Mrs Emmet Bolze of 107 S Tennessee hosted a United Council of something Auxiliary meeting yesterday. A covered dish dinner was served and Bolze opened with the collect. Ten members and two guests attended. The afternoon was spent making an afghan while coffee and cake were served.

Emmet Bolze S. Tennessee UCT

Mrs A E Turner Leads Missionary Meeting Devotions

Mrs A E Turner presented devotions and a lesson at a Christchurch meeting of the Women's Missionary Association of the United Brethren. The topic was Evangelistic Work in Honduras and the gathering closed with song and prayers.

A. E. Turner Women’s Missionary Association of the United Brethren Christchurch Honduras

Evangelistic Readings Highlight Local Meeting

Mrs. John Bodine and Mrs. G R Vincent presented papers on Evangelistic Work in Honduras by G D Fleming and A Changed Life read by Mrs Vincent. Eight members three children and two visitors attended Cha nute and Earlton. Roll call used Bible verses with eye. Refreshments were served by Mrs Elmer Gibson.

John Bodine G. R. Vincent Honduras G. D. Fleming Ira Grogan Vincent Edwad McKenzie Chanute Larry Bailey Earlton Elmer Gibson

Mother Killed as Youth Is Held After 60 Mile Chase

Authorities charged Billy Jay Killion with murder and kidnapping after a 60 mile pursuit yesterday. Chief Prosecutor Robert D. Simms said the shooting followed an argument with Mrs Leonard Killion, his mother, before the fatal slaying.

Tulsa Billy Jay Killion Big Boy Robert D. Simms Leonard Killion

Chanute Tribune Highlights From September 5 1958

News briefs and local notices recap Chanute events with community updates. Includes weekend schedules, town announcements, and brief reports affecting residents and nearby areas.

The Chanute Tribune

Boy, 16, kills mother then surrenders after highway chase

Billy Jay Killion, 16, shot his mother at their home with a .22 rifle saying he did it “because I wanted to.” He then ordered neighbor Mrs. Ethel Goble to drive him away and forced 20 year old Tommy Messimore to drive. Troopers opened fire at a roadblock before he finally surrendered. Mrs. Killion was 53. The boy is 6 feet tall, 240 pounds with red hair.

Billy Jay Killion Ethel Goble Tommy Messimore Messimore

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