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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1968
Page
4
AP dispatch from Kansas City indicates cattle and calves scarce while hogs total 3 500 with various weight classes trading around 19 25 to 20 00 per cwt. Sheep at 26 50 for choice spring lambs. Eggs and cream prices listed with several grades and small hides at 10 cents per pound.
Chicago AP notes butter scores around 93 to 90 with grades AA to B and car values at 9 B 67 percent. Eggs show 80 percent or better in grade A whites 50 mediums 49 standards 39 and checks 23, reflecting grade distribution and pricing signals.
Two separate traffic incidents are reported. A 1965 Ford driven by Eleanor Wehlage and a 1959 Ford driven by Michael Loach collided near Lincoln and Main with $15 damage to each vehicle. A second crash at 7th and Ashby involved Glen Niver and Larry Reed, causing heavy damage to both cars and removal by a wrecker.
Teenagers dismiss safety talks as boresome, lamenting the lure of risk as they recall a grim year with many deaths. The piece notes youth attitudes toward prevention and danger.
Ed McAlexander 71 of Erie R I died at home after a heart attack. Born August 27 1897 in Altoona he lived in Holly Colorado Hutchinson Earlton and Erie. Survived by wife Ida son Robert seven grandchildren four great grandchildren sister and four brothers. Funeral 2 p m Sunday Erie Christian Church Rev Richard Markland officiating burial East Hill Cemetery Pierce Funeral Home in charge.
Neosho Memorial Hospital reports a patient census of 59 including adults and pediatrics and one baby. Thursday admissions include Laurel Stout and Cathy Acree among several others, with multiple medical cases listed and several dismissals.
Jim Guffey president says the Chancesters will hold a Saturday pop sale all day with a stand at Main and Grant. Buyers may request delivery by calling 431-0956 431-3995 or 431-0129 to raise funds for the second installment on a football stadium scoreboard clock.
Del's Carpet and Upholstery offers home or shop cleaning from 611 South Lafayette. Don Horton advertises Don's Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning with modern equipment, references, and phone HE 1-4018. Also listed is a 1968 Mustang V-8 for hauling with low mileage.
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