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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1966
Page
12
Cattle 5 000 head, calves 200, terminal slaughter light. Feeder prices 25 30 lower. choice feeder steers 27.60 29.40, choice heifers 25.50, choice steer calves 38.35 35.80. Hogs 2.00 lower. barrows and sows 1.00 2.00 lower. barrows 200 250 lb 23.25 24.00, 230 280 lb 22.25 20.50, 280 300 lb 22.75. Sows 21.00 22.50. Sheep 100 head, spring lambs 27.75, prime 26.90.
The Dow Jones industrial average stood at 995.57 at noon, up 3.73 points from the previous close, reflecting modest gains in market activity.
YMCA announces a series of activities. A jewelry class for junior high students starts at 10 am led by Dick Patterson at YMCA Hall. Monday March 14 features a men’s volleyball clinic at Alle Brown Court. Women’s flower arranging class continues, Beetson’s session postponed to Monday March 21.
Cub Scout Leaders and den mothers from 14 counties in Southwest Kansas may register Sunday afternoon at Garden City Junior College. The powwow offers sessions on age administration stuns skits games ceremonies and crafts. Past years drew over 200 leaders per session. This advanced training is required for Cobbers Award and Key and offered only once yearly. Reservations are through the Council Service Center in Garden City.
Dighton student oanie Xenor was named second place in the state wide Mas onic Grand Lodge of Kansas essay contest. She will receive a $200 scholarship for her essay The Heritage of Schools. First prize went to Kathryn Hoxie.
Hospital admissions include Alan Hutchins of Scott City Mrs Merle Adkisson from Ulysses Dan W George listed with address 515 N 100 and Emilio Bribiesca at 2088 1st Avenue.
Holcomb Alumni Association schedules its first reunion for May 28 with 81 percent of 180 responses planning to attend. Committees include Reception and Education Jane Collins Program John Collins Barbecue William Florer Serving Mrs Leonard Schreibvogel Historical Mrs Leora Berry Janet Barlow Faculty Hazel Erickson and Typing Eleanor Kreutzer Rosie Baier. Addresses for about 600 graduates have been found and events include a 4 pm barbecue, 8 pm dance, and Sunday class reunions.
The American Federation of Teachers Local 527 says about 1,400 of its 3,900 New Orleans public school teachers will strike Friday to press for an election on the collective bargaining agent for the district. Most teachers oppose the walkout. The strike aims to force the Orleans Parish School Board to allow such an election.
A Garden City notice tallies dismissals at St Catherine and lists residents with addresses in Lakin Endale and Deerfield. Birth announcements include three newborn sons at St Catherine and local homes on Mulberry Fulton and E Fulton with weights and timestamps.
Reports from Moscow indicate a possible new Soviet manned space launch imminent with an official announcement expected later today. The last manned flight was March 18, 1965 when Alexei Leonov walked in space, and officials typically announce only after a successful launch.
Students at the junior college host a campus carnival in Ben Grimsley Gymnasium Friday night from 8 to 11. A king and queen will be chosen by penny votes with candidates from various clubs. Proceeds benefit the Music Educators National Conference trip to Kansas City March 17 to 22.
James Ely Kirk 97 longtime Scott County grainman died yesterday afternoon at Scott County Hospital after a brief illness. Born April 5 1868 in Jefferson County Ohio he moved to Kansas in 1890 and worked for the Santa Fe Railroad at Ellinwood Great Bend and Sylvia. He married Della A Blackly December 24 1899 at Nicker. Survived by widow five sons Robert Longmont Cole Dr Arthur Spokane Wash and Harold Henry Thom all of Scott City. four daughters Mrs Marvin Bastin Mrs Clifton Ottaway both of Scott City Mrs Alden Eberly Needham and Mrs C C Mortensen San Pedro Calif. a sister Mrs Lucia Carr South Charleston Ohio. 28 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral Friday 2 pm at First Methodist Church Scott City with Rev Elmer Rinkel officiating burial at Scott County Cemetery. Weinmann Price Funeral Home in charge.
Funeral services for the Rev. Daniel David Colby age 38 who died Tuesday will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Church. The Rev. Bob R. Fetters and the Rev. B.J. Slothower will conduct the service with burial at Valley View Cemetery. Friends may call at Nazarene Church Friday morning from 9 to 12 a.m.
Edward Louis Yunker 56 died Wednesday at his Sublette home of an apparent heart attack. Born December 8 1900 in Belpre he lived in Haskell County all his life. He married Christina Thomas August 31 1932 in Kismet and was a member of Sublette Christian Church. Surviving are his widow a brother Myron Satanta and his mother Mrs Emma Yunker Satanta. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Phillips White Funeral Home Garden City.
Mrs William L Duver 38 of Sublette died Thursday at Sublette Community Hospital after a brief illness. Born February 27 1908 in Canyon City Missouri she lived in Sublette 12 years moving from Caney. Member of the Eastern and Christian Church at Sublette. Survived by husband Lawrence Biggs a brother in New York City and a sister Mrs Fred McCay of Junction City. Funeral arrangement announced by Phillins White Funeral Home Garden City.
Wichita Community County High School lists two students honored for good citizen awards in the fourth six week period. Janis Wilken is underclassman recipient and Ken Gerstberger is upperclassman recipient. Selections are made by the faculty.
Plans detail a 16 mile US 50 improvement from Syracuse to the Colorado line including curb and gutter, new sidewalks on Avenue A, storm sewer installations, and partial resurfacing on Coolidge Avenue. A public hearing request deadline is March 2 with the Highway Commission's officials.
The Kansas regional meeting will be held in Garden City Saturday starting at 11 a.m. Sequoyah Lodge No. 245 will sponsor the event. Speakers include H. Cline Schweikart, Sovereign Grand Lodge representative from Douglas Arizona, and W. E. Taylor, past grand master of Arizona.
Students wander the halls disillusioned as Jaco Lounge closes for a policing action to clean up pop bottles. The drama department faces illness and postponements while campus events adapt with speakers and a busy schedule of lectures, seminars, and club fairs.
City Attorney Clyde Daniel told City Commissioners that free parking at a metered stall would violate the law. The meeting also approved GI Forum ticket sales, Legion poppy sale with fees waived, rejected a Denver pay study firm, and planned a League of Municipalities district meeting for May 11.
An 11 year old youth charged with assaulting a Scott City housewife was ordered by District Court Judge Bert Vance to undergo psychiatric examination at Larned State Hospital. A three man psychiatry team will decide if he is sane enough to stand trial. The youth was on parole for robbery in Colorado at the time of the incident.
Bids are invited for a Kansas Highway Commission maintenance office and four stall equipment garage at Cimarron. The 28 by 65 foot concrete block building will serve Highway Patrol Driver License Examiners and Maintenance staff with four equipment stalls. Location is state highway property on the west side of K23 just north of Cimarron. Built from standard plans by the state architect. Bids due 2 p.m. March 2 with an estimated 120 days to complete.
Lee Evans Trio delivered an engaging night of jazz led by pianist Lee Evans with Bill Smith on percussion. The program featured Nutcracker Suite Manhattan Tower El Amor Brujo My Funny Valentine West Side Story Medley and Evans original Teachers Song. Heat in the hall marred an otherwise flawless performance.
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