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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1962
Page
1
AP bulletin from Kansas City shows cattle and calf herd prices with steer and heifer ranges from 24.00 to 26.00 for high grades, cows mixed, calves and veal pricing from 21.00 to 27.00, and feeder lambs 12.00 to 14.50. Sheep slaughter lamb values largely steady, with end prime lambs 20.50 to 22.50 and ewes 5.00 to 75.
Mrs. Marie Margaret Wolff 86 of 1501 E Fulton died this morning at St. Catherine Hospital after a long illness. Born January 17, 1876 in Russia she came to the United States in 1903 and moved to Garden City from WaKeeney in 1932. Survived by son Henry and two daughters Marie Bland and Louise Schneider plus a sister and many grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm in St. James Lutheran Church with Rev. Paul W. Schammer officiating burial in Valley View Cemetery by Phillips Funeral Home.
The E. L. Bruce Co. appeals to State Supreme Court in New York to stop Rhoda Gilbert from disposing of paintings and furnishings worth 867784. Gilbert, wife of the firm’s former president, had assigned property to cover notes totaling 1.93 million and fled to Brazil after admitting unauthorized withdrawals. An order stayed her from disposing of any property, including Gilbert’s wardrobe, pending a hearing.
In Topeka Kansas officials say no state laws or statewide actions govern prayer in classrooms. Attorney General Ferguson and State Superintendent Throckmorton note only Bible reading is permitted without comment and prayers are not mandated or addressed by Kansas law.
Scout Troop 24 of the American G I Forum will collect clothing and pop bottles in Garden City Wednesday evening to fund a July trip to a Scout camp in Colorado. The group also plans a later sale to raise additional funds.
Mrs. Ira I. Corn reported a purse theft Monday afternoon. The purse, taken from a car in the 200 block N Main, contained about $4 in cash, keys, and identification papers.
In San Francisco a shoplifting incident involving Dede Wheeler from Lawrence is noted, but the main item reports Democratic leaders planning Senate action to advance the Kennedy administration medical care proposal for those over 65. Sen. Mansfield indicates a vote move by week’s end with possible Blue Cross administration and broader elderly coverage.
Irving King a 53 year old well digger and father of 13 died in a cave in at Narragansett RI Monday night as rescue workers battled to reach him. His wife and family watched from a neighboring beach cottage as a power shovel and crane strained to save him. Twice rescuers uncovered his head then cave ins buried him again. An oxygen mask was fitted but the hose to the surface was cut accidentally before his body was recovered.
George Anderson reports a break in at a warehouse and office on west US 50 in Kansas. Investigators found no items stolen but records and papers were scattered in the rooms. The break in occurred sometime Sunday or Monday night.
Benny Goodman's touring all star band arrived in Kiev after a triumphant success in Leningrad. The article notes the band’s rapid advance toward the Ukrainian capital with emphasis on their performances and reception.
Three Garden City High School juniors Randi Wells Jane Laughlin and Joe Bill Corn depart Friday for Torreon Mexico to attend a six week summer school at Collegio Americano de Torreon A C The group was selected for scholastic merit Spanish ability and self funded costs Tuition 192 covers a program in Mexican art culture history and music earning one high school credit They will join 65 U S students for a one week tour to Mexico City and return home in August after boarding at Pago Texas with the Laughlins and Whe ls family members named in the article.
May living costs held steady at 105.2 percent of the 1957-59 base, offsetting lower food and gasoline with higher housing and medical costs. Deputy commissioner Robert J. Myers called the May result a welcome respite, while cautioning a small rise is likely in June. After tax earnings for a four person factory family rose to $86.05 weekly, surpassing December’s $85.70 record as hours and hourly wages also increased.
Farmers may apply for a 1963 new wheat farm allotment by July 2 at the ASCS county office. A new farm has no wheat history in 1960 61 or 62 including CRP or Great Plains program. Written applications on a farm provider form must be filed by the deadline. LOS ANGELES AP Nixon to represent U S in Denmark July 4 celebration.
Heads of four Kansas farm organizations telegrammed Secretary Freeman praising his fight for farm legislation and supporting Rep. Breeding. They credited a plan to allow farmers to manage supplies and lower program costs and recalled the McNary Haugen bill and Coolidge veto as lessons.
Garden City High School musicians stay active through summer camps. Becky Rogers, a violinist and Music Booster scholarship winner, attends a six week session at Kansas University Lawrence. Carla Hooper, another scholarship recipient, joins Emporia State Teachers College two week session. Martha Ortiz attends Kaneay State University one week June 10 to 17. Bob Townsend and Given Brandes will join camps later. Gwen heads to University of Colorado Boulder. Bob will attend Fort Hays State College and Southwestern College camps. Rhea Mary Beth Foster Roger Stoner Roxie Smith Jolien Wampler join Western State University camp at Gunnison Colorado August 11 to 25. Alton Foster leads Gunnison camp as staff and sight reading materials director and will vacation with his family.
Garden City man Dewey Glenn waived a preliminary hearing on a forgery charge in Finney County Court. Glenn, 205 S 11th, is charged with forging a $77.75 check and was bound over to District Court. He remained in the county jail after failing to post a $1,000 bond.
Admissions include Edwin M Shubert Dighton Glenn Stover Urban Stmatze Eminence Mrs Lawrence Palen and others. Dismissals list several residents. A birth announced a daughter to Reynoldo and wife at 4 02 am June 26. Warranty deeds and quitclaims follow for multiple property transfers in Garden City and Curtis Green areas.
ST. LOUIS AP A Roman Catholic official warns of an anti life campaign era as speakers at the 28th National Catholic Family Life convention urge responsibility and debate whether large families should be encouraged or limited. Father John C. Knott says some oppose growth and pressure parents to curtail births while affirming life as a divine gift.
Deeds and guardian transfers cover lots in Holmes Third and Fairmount Additions, Riverside subdivision, and others to Curtis Green and Vesta Mausolf, with several corporate and guardian deeds listed. County abatement and district tax cases noted, plus police bonds, fines, and a two-vehicle accident near 13th and Santa Fe. The High School Chevalier Orchestra performs at the Civic Center Tuesday the 26 at 8 o'clock with free cookies and beverages.
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