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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1964
Page
2
AP Kansas City market notes small run of cattle and hogs with prices mixed. Cattle steady for select classes while calves show limited test. hogs mostly weak to lower for lighter cuts but larger hogs steady. sows firm. Sheep demand weak with limited ed classes. spring lambs 21 to 23 dollars, feeders 15.5 to 17.5. Local Market:
Kansas City AP reports producer prices for eggs at large sizes 31 to 35 and wholesale large eggs at 80 percent, with mediums 80 percent. Other produce items remain unchanged.
Chicago based commodity brief notes bid prices for grains and soybeans with No 2 heavy wheat at 1.6444n No 2 red at 1.5244n No 1 yellow corn at 1.30n No 2 yellow 1.80n No 5 yellow 1.27 oats No 2 heavy white 71 1/2 Soybeans No 1 yellow 2.762n Soybean oil 9.60n. Also reports soybean finishing up 4 to 5 cents, September prices 1.76 27 7, wheat up 1 to 4 lower, September 1.49, corn up 1, September 1.27 27, oats up 1, September 67 cents, soybeans higher to 1.34.
Wheat and corn bids listed by grade and car counts with prices for No 2 hard and dark, No 3 red, No 2 white, No 2 yellow, mixed, and No 3 yellow. Milo and soybeans shown with bid ranges, rye, barley, bran, shorts, and miscellaneous notes.
Steels papers and other industrials led a late after noon rise on the New York market as volume climbed to about 6.1 million shares, well above Wednesday’s 4.24 million. The day saw the heaviest trading in a month.
Mount Carroll Illinois AP report: Richard Gaar aged 15 from Milledgeville is charged with murder and arson after admitting starting a fire in which his parents died. The case centers on a fatal blaze that claimed the lives of both parents and led to the juvenile being charged with the serious offenses.
Roger Erickson and Jim Quinn, sons of Gordon Erickson and John Quinn, both of rural routes, are attending Independence Community College where they play on the football squad.
Mr and Mrs Tom Blancett Mr and Mrs Warren Alford Mr and Mrs J W Kerby Mr and Mrs Roy Williams Mr and Mrs Dewey Maghe and Marcus Barbee leave this weekend for the National Convention of the American Legion in Dallas September 18 to 95 Blancett 3rd District Commander is a delegate Alford Kerby and Barbee are alternates.
The South Valley Chapel near Shaw plans a Sunday 2 PM groundbreaking service for a new sanctuary and classrooms. Mark Stringer serves as pastor of the non denominational chapel located four miles west of Shaw, south of Hillcrest school. Between the event and local reports, more news covers business forecasts by McGuire, student achievements at Kansas State University, and medical updates at Neosho Memorial Hospital.
John A. Paulie 66 of R. 1 and Brenda Sheldon 47 of 102 E. Pine collided at 312 N Lincoln about 11:35 am yesterday. Police said Paulie pulled from the curb into traffic and Sheldon bumped it as she passed. Damages were to the left front of the 1950 Chevrolet and right rear of the 1956 Chevrolet, each about 50 dollars.
The Columbus Enquirer endorsed Senator Barry Goldwater for president in an editorial. It praised him as an outspoken conservative and stated the paper stands with him.
Carl Smith, age 105, ballots at a Seattle precinct, signing his name and casting his vote before leaving with a spry step. He is believed to be the oldest person to vote in Tuesday's primary.
A Missouri born mule named Hannibal may become the mascot for the U S Military Academy at West Point after Lt Thomas Gallagher appealed to the Hannibal Missouri Chamber of Commerce to locate a Missouri born animal. The chamber found a mule owned by Forrest Baucom of Liberty who confirmed the animal’s Missouri birth and suitability following the death of the previous mascot Hannibal last March.
Rep. William E. Miller the vice presidential nominee spoke to about 1,200 people at a noon luncheon in Topeka Kansas. The event drew a larger crowd than expected with overflow to a nearby cafeteria. Miller planned a Des Moines stop and a Hutchinson speech later this month.
Funeral services for Mrs. Gene Foster were conducted by Reverend Gibson at the Rev Gibson Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon. Burial followed in Memorial Park cemetery with pallbearers Ivan Snyder A Williams Garner Burch Ode Town Curtis Taylor and Willis Taylor. Mrs R E Owens and Mrs Dave Petterson sang In the Garden and Does Jesus Care.
At Royster Junior High School an assembly elected six cheerleaders: Pam Cook Connie Riggle Susan Kensett Linda Ford Kathy Ferguson Karen Robison. Nancy Jones, speech and dramatics teacher, sponsors the group. they will perform at the first game of the year on September 24.
Sen Strom Thurmond announced his party switch from Democrat to Republican and said he will help Barry Goldwater win the presidency. He appeared with a backdrop of Goldwater, praised constitutional government, and urged moving to the Republican side in the Senate.
Ash Grove Lime and Portland Cement Co employees and families held a National Guard Armory picnic to celebrate five years without a lost time accident. Richard E. Willis presided as master of ceremonies with talks by company and industry leaders. Chappell awarded a plaque to the Chanute plant for safety. 41-year veterans Bradford, Friederich and Carpenter accepted. About 800 attended, with 410 barbecued chickens and various activities.
A Democratic headquarters opened at 10 Lincoln here and will be staffed on a daily weekday schedule, the county central committee said. The committee announced two state events next week: a 6 p.m. dinner for Rob Russell in Emporia with Secretary Udall as speaker, and a 11:30 a.m. luncheon in Wichita addressed by Mrs. Hubert Humphrey. Tickets available through the local headquarters.
Humboldt area notices list admissions and dismissals on Wednesday including Debra Reinhardt Eric and Larry Bernd, plus births for Mr and Mrs Gary Embry a girl at 215 N Garfield. Fire runs report smoke damage at 100 N Pores and a 1957 Ford owned by Herman Colvin in Chanute on Wednesday evening.
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