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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1963
Page
2
AP reports cattle prices with steers at 24.00 to 25.00, heifers 22.50, cows 14.50 to 15.50, and feeder values 22.00 to 25.00. Hogs rise with barrows and gilts 10 to 16.15 per 100 pounds and sows 14.25 to 15.25, while sheep stay steady with lambs 17.25 to 19.00 and ewes 4.75 to 6.00.
Hogs and cattle markets show steady trends across weight classes from 600 to 900 pounds with U S choice cattle at 24 to 25 dollars, primes and selects around 26, while calves and stockers fetch 16 to 32 dollars depending on weight and quality. Sheep prices hold steady with spring lambs up to 18 dollars and ewes 2 to 12 dollars, utility to good grades listed.
Kansas City AP reports consumer egg prices hold with large A 36-40 cents per dozen, medium A 31-37, large B 26-29, other grades unchanged. Missouri and Arkansas live fryers and broilers steady at farm 12-13, delivered at plant 13-14 percent. butter and poultry unchanged.
In New York, steady gains appeared late in the session as steels, motors, and tobacco shares advanced. Volume reached about 4 million compared with 5.03 million the prior day, with a cautious mood ahead of the weekend and holidays. Government bonds rose slightly while corporate bonds edged lower.
The grand champion 4-H beef sold for 1005 dollars, bought by Egbert Oil Co of Hutchinson, at the Kansas State Fair sales. 51 steers averaged 32.25 per hundred. hogs and sheep added to a 17125 grand total. Steven Nelson of Burdick raised the Angus champion and other breed wins were noted among Shorthorn Jersey Ayrshire and Guernsey winners.
In Chicago prices on butter move up or hold with a 93 score AA 59's and 90 B 58% across grades. Eggs show irregularity with few changes and a general shift toward A whites at 40, mixed 38, mediums 36, standards 34.2, dirties 28, checks 27's amid fluctuating market signals.
Wheat No 2 grade at 2.0742, corn No 1 at 1.37 percent, No 2 yellow at 1.37, oats mixed around 70, soybeans inactive. Wheat rose about 4 percent with September at 1.93 to 1.94. corn up with September near 1.36 to 1.32. oats up to 66 cents. rye up about 6 cents at 1.50. soybeans up 3 cents to around 2.66 to 2.68 for September.
Kansas City market notes show wheat and corn mixed with prices for No 2 and No 3 grades across multiple kernels. No clear end date. prices listed for wheat corn oats rye barley soybeans bran shorts and kafir with percent changes and ranges for each grade.
A detailed listing describes household goods tools fishing gear and miscellaneous equipment for sale. Items include chairs wardrobes tables radios dishes and appliances. carpenter tools like saws planes levels and drills. fishing gear such as boat with motor nets reels and minnow seine. garden tiller cultivator wheelbarrow ladders shovels tarps and hardware. Some items are noted as like new.
Mrs A O Cornell owner and auctioneer Col Bill Riley present a private sale of a five room home and property at the sale location. The listing notes private sale only and identifies the selling parties.
In Warenton Virginia AP report the White House conference on mental retardation begins with a message from President Kennedy urging nationwide effort to assist five million neglected and mentally deficient Americans.
When cutting kernels from fresh uncooked ears of corn do not cut too deeply into the hulls, keep the kernels intact and avoid damaging the kernels beneath.
Plans for the 26th annual Southeast Kansas Life Underwriters Sales Congress were discussed by Chanute Assn. of Life Underwriters in a morning meeting at the Silver Grill. Colleen Ikenberry outlined plans for the event to be held at the Tioga Hotel and First National Bank community room with about 125 attendees.
R. L. Beire of Seneca received word of the death of his brother in law Pete Beire of Seneca Wednesday afternoon. The funeral service will be Saturday in Seneca. He is also a brother in law of Mrs. Emma Koenig of Chicago formerly of Chanute.
Harvey Bennett of Independence Missouri has been named purchasing agent at Neosho Memorial Hospital announced by hospital administrator Glen Dormois. Bennett replaces Elmer Horne who resigns Sept. 15 to become administrator at Kingman Memorial Hospital. Bennett, 38, previously served 12 years as purchasing agent at Independence Sanitarium and Hospital. He and his wife and three children live at 605 West Main. Horne and his wife are moving to Kingman where he will lead the 43 bed hospital.
Baker University bids for a new administration building in Baldwin will be opened Tuesday by the Baker board of trustees property committee. The structure, estimated at $200,000, will house administrative offices and classrooms. The current administration building will be repurposed for classrooms.
Daily Transcript lists Neosho Memorial Hospital admissions on Wednesday including Mrs. Arthur Gile Mrs. Anna McMillen Mrs. Jennie Gericke Mrs. Joe Thurman Ella Baumgardner Mrs. Chester Osher Earl True Mrs. Bernard Wyatt Mrs. William Clounch Mrs. Chester Duerson and Mrs. Raul Ponce. Dismissals include Joseph Tait Mrs. Fred Smith Amanda Sparks Lige Wells Mrs. John White Julia Ashley Wilbur Mitchem Cecil Kirkpatrick Warren H Wilkins Mrs. Mary Citti and others. Police Court action cites Byron Hoffman for reckless driving with a $25 bond posted and forfeited.
The Progressive Students Party placed two candidates in Chanute Junior College student council roles yesterday. Judy Chandler of Chanute was elected council president and David Pitman of Haven became vice president, both Progressive nominees. Jane Manske of the RPM Party was named secretary treasurer from Yates Center. Defeated were Phyllis Rensing, Niles Plummer, and Liewlyn Jenkins. All elected members attend Junior College on scholarships.
CALANDER Ontario AP The father of the Dionne quintuplets refutes magazine claims that the sisters suffered a hard childhood. Oliva Dionne says the article and McCalls portrayal are untrue, noting the family’s past and disputes over the quints’ early care.
Salina Kansas AP Orville Freeman secretary of agriculture told 2000 at Memorial Hall that total agricultural output outstrips demand including dollar export markets and food for peace. He urged public input as he plans recommendations for Congress. Rep. Dole voiced farm concerns on allotments and penalties amid debate over controls and marketing. The tour with Ralph Harding and Robert Leggett ends in Salt Lake City.
Mrs Ethel Curtis of Glendale Calif visits her sister Mrs William Wegman at 14 S Garfield. Army Pvt Arnold G Ward son of Add Ward St Paul completed an automotive maintenance helper course at Fort Leonard Wood Sept 6 and joined the Army in April. Ward, a 1958 St Paul High School grad, worked in Scotia Calif before enlisting. Also announced birth of David Grant Naughton Sept 18, grandparents listed. Union Valley PTA meets Friday at 8 pm with Alaska pictures and cookies served.
President Kennedy plans to fly to New York tonight ahead of his Friday morning address to the United Nations General Assembly. He is expected to fly from New York to Newport, Rhode Island, to join his family for the weekend.
Beaumon t Texas evacuees return as flood waters from Cindy recede. Jefferson County Civil Defense cites potential damage of 10.5 million dollars and seeks disaster area declaration from Governor Connally for Beaumont Port Arthur and Port Acres. Neches River floods threaten earlier levee protection and thousands of homes and residents.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Cumings Linda and Eileen 1202 S Plummer and Herbert Cumings of Kansas City attended the funeral of Carl Cumings in Berger Texas on Wednesday afternoon.
Rosemarie Colston of 1812 S High Land reported a collision with boy James McGuffey of 709 S Ashby yesterday at 1 island Lincoln. He was not injured.
Police estimate $50 damage to the left front door of Marvin Wolfe s 1957 Chevrolet after an accident at Main and Steuben about 7 20 last night. Larry Cleaver backed a car at a filling station driveway while Wolfe entered from Main. Cleaver s car sustained no damage.
Oscar Case aged 52 and Larry Perkins under 20 were recaptured after fleeing Mitchell County jail following an assault on the sheriff and his brother. Case was nabbed near Topeka after a Woman's ride from Clay Center, with a forged social security card used as ID. Perkins was seized near Clay Center shortly after the breakout.
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