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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1963
Page
2
AP notes cattle and hogs mostly steady with mild declines for select steers and heifers. Hogs 1 2 220 240 lb barrows and gilts 16.25 16.50 while sows 300 350 lb fetch 15.00 15.50. lambs} lambs steady to prime 19.50 20.00. ewes 4.75 6.00. Cattle and calves totaled 4 000 150. steers 24.75 25.00 top, good 22.50 24.80. heifers 23.75 24.00, 22.50 23.50. cows 14.00 16.50, dealers 22.00 25.00.
Health and price data for hogs cattle calves veals and sheep from Parsons Livestock market includes U S No 1 and 2 hogs 190 240 pounds at 15 50 to 15 75 with higher for select lots. Cattle show steady with grain fed steers 600 700 pounds 24 00 25 50 and 700 900 pounds 23 00 24 00. Veals and cows prices listed with various grades and weights. Sheep receive steady demand with spring lambs up to 18 50 and utility to good 15 00 17 00, breeding and cull ewes noted.
Wheat moved 36 cars with small shifts in value from 2.0144 to 2.46 per unit. corn mixed with 16 cars showing 1.25 to 1.31 for No 2 white and 1.12 to 1.30 for No 3. oats unchanged with No 2 white 65 to 70. maize at 1.87 to 1.90. kafir 1.86 to 1.97. rye 1.224 to 1.60. barley 1.00 to 1.06. soybeans 2.432 to 2.50. bran 39.75 to 40.50. shorts 43.50 to 44.25.
The market rallied late in the afternoon as the House Ways and Means Committee moved favorably on Kennedy's $11 billion tax cut plan. Trading remained fairly active with about 5.2 million shares today, up from 5.03 million yesterday. Major stocks gained modestly while bonds were narrowly mixed.
Kansas City AP reports consumer egg pricing adjustments with medium eggs 32 to 34 cents per dozen, small eggs 18 to 20, large eggs 23 to 29, other categories unchanged. Poultry and butter prices remain stable.
Chicago AP reports live poultry prices mostly unchanged to one cent lower with roasters at 23 to 24 cents per pound and special red white rock fryers at 18 to 20 with most at 20. Heavy hens run 17.5 to 18. Young hen turkeys fetch 27 to 27.5 cents.
Butter prices steady to higher with AA and A grades listed. eggs show irregularity with various grades and price ranges. Notable figures include 93 score AA 58 and 70 percent or better grade A whites at 40.
Chicago trading closes with no wheat or soybean sales. Corn futures advance with No 1 yellow at 1.34 and No 2 yellow matching, while oats rise to 70 1 2 for No 1 heavy white. Wheat gains 44 to 14 cents, September at 1.86 4, soybeans up 1 1 2 to 2.55 4, rye up 1 1 4 to 1.34 4. The report notes sample yellow 1.25 and various price levels across futures months.
Denver AP reports Max Morath, famed ragtime pianist for TV and records, is pictured with a cigar clenched in his teeth. He says he hates cigars but they contribute to the image.
An Interstate Commerce Commission examiner recommended that Santa Fe Railway be allowed to acquire control of Western Pacific Railroad, saying the move would strengthen Pacific rail competition and boost industrial growth. The examiner urged denial of Southern Pacific’s bid to buy Western Pacific stock, with the decision pending ICC commissioners. Western Pacific runs 1193 miles from Salt Lake City to Oakland with ferry service to San Francisco and assets totaling $180.36 million.
Richard Holtschulte, a Ryan Transport Corp. truck driver from Claremore, was injured yesterday at Harry Byers 38 & Sons in a cement truck accident. He opened a hatch on top of the tank and the pressurized air blew the hatch into his leg, causing a severe bruise but no bone fracture. He was hospitalized at Neosho Memorial Hospital and treated for the injury.
Chanute schools begin activities for the new term with extracurricular options. Murray Hill kindergartner Jean Vaughn won second prize in a Scott Foresman contest for a primary science article on wheels to appear in Primary Activities. Royster Junior High sells $2.50 activity tickets covering all junior high games six assemblies and copies of school publications. Royster Racket staff announced. Senior High tryouts for B team cheerleaders named from sophomores. SAT prep test offered Oct 15 for juniors and seniors at $1. Junior College hosts get acquainted picnic at Santa Fe Park. Royster Junior High to install student council representatives and alternates tomorrow. Election Sept 18 after caucus meetings for two-party nominations.
Daily Transcript notes Monday admissions for Melissa George Thayer Ethel Frankenberry Neosho Manor Richard Holtschulte Clare more Okla Mrs Guy Edgerle 920 S Forest medical Births include a boy to Mr and Mrs Toney Bresee and a boy to Mr and Mrs Joseph James Dismissals include Mrs Leroy Lester Eric Mrs Howard Heag erty and others plus Monday etc. Highway Patrol citations list multiple drivers with fines and costs. Recent moves list several residents changing address. Building permits issued include porch addition at 1521 S Malcolm and garage addition at 1106 S Grant with costs 300 and 15 respectively.
Paul Parsons took Mrs. John Hemphill to Wichita Sunday to visit her husband in St. Joseph's Hospital. His condition is improved but he will need time to recover before coming home. Santa Fe System moved 26,060 carloads during the week ending September 7, 1963, down from 29,266 year earlier. On-line loadings were 15,886 versus 18,227, and connections delivered 10,174 compared with 10,989. Santa Fe carried 32,598 carloads in the prior week.
Mr and Mrs Fred Skinner visited his brother in Sabetha last weekend, spending time with relatives and sharing news of family travels.
Paul Bennett of Hutchinson, a former Chanute and Lavenburg resident, checked into Grace Hospital Sunday for surgery. He worked for Aero-Duct while here, and his wife Mrs. Bennett taught in the Chanute school system. Mr. and Mrs. Currliss of Needles, California, guests of Roy and Mrs. Romig, visited Chanute, formerly employed by Santa Fe, during a time of visiting and fishing.
Dixie Graham, daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Graham of R Buffalo, fell at home yesterday afternoon and her arm went through a bathroom window, causing a severe cut.
The 37th annual Maple Grove School reunion will be held September 22 at Zillah Consolidated School. A basket dinner is planned for 12:30 p.m. Tea and coffee will be supplied.
A Cha hnute customer recalls returning from a city trip and praising the local shopping scene. The piece highlights recognition fellowship and trust as basic needs met by Chanute merchants, inviting residents to shop with confidence among friends and neighbors.
Federal Judge Arthur J. Stanley Jr. denied a new trial for Chicago gambler Joseph Aiuppa on illegal possession and transportation of doves. Aiuppa, fined 1000 dollars and sentenced to three months in jail on August 22, was given until 5 p.m. to appeal to the 10th District Circuit Court, with attorney Maurice J. Walsh stating the appeal would be filed.
John Gronouski, recently named post master general, has a Parsons sister Mrs Carl Bushey of 67357 who taught there. He visited Parsons a year ago for his niece Bettys wedding and attended a Fredonia Club function with Mrs Hazel Slane and Ethel Eaton. Mrs Booe serves as Third District BPW Director.
Mrs Scherel Booe attended a leadership conference for Business and Professional Women in St Louis representing five states among 198 attendees. Monday night Mrs Booe made her of.
George Bartholomew policy chairman announced a policy meeting of the Neosho County Farm Bureau for Thursday night at 7 30 in the Farm Bureau office. The event aims to discuss policy positions and member input on agricultural issues.
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