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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1963
Page
2
AP reports Kansas City livestock data with cattle and calves trading mixed, hogs up modestly, sows steady, and sheep steady. Cattle steer values rise to about 21.50 22.50, vealers 24.00 29.00, feeders 23.00 26.00, heifers 21.00 23.00. Hogs index 190 260 lb 14.00 14.50, sows 12.75 13.50. Lambs show gains with good to choice woolled grades 18.00 19.00 and feeder lambs 14.50 15.50.
New York stocks moved in a sidewise pattern as trading remained slow. The AP average of 60 stocks at noon dipped 1 point to 255.9, rails down 3, with utilities flat and industrials mixed. The Dow fell slightly to 673.48, while the American Stock Exchange saw modest gains as bonds held steady.
About 50 members and families attended an American Legion 48th birthday dinner at the post home Monday night. Richard Rambo of Greensburg, seventh district commander, and Mrs. Ruby Mellig of Nesg City, president of the seventh district Auxiliary, were present. Legion members announced the Southwest Kansas district convention will be in Garden City May 17-19. Tony Jewell received a past commander's pin. The short form income tax return 1MOA was adopted in 1941, pay as you go tax withholding in 1943, and the standard deduction in 1944.
Forest Leonard Weast 96 died at home after a 10 day illness. Retired farmer, longtime Holcomb and Garden City resident since 1941. Born June 1 1866 in Harrison Arkansas, married Eliza Ingram in 1889. Survived by four sons, three daughters, one sister, 27 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren. Funeral Thursday 2:30 p.m. at Garmany Chapel with Church of Christ minister. Burial Valley View Cemetery.
Mrs. Rebecca Graves, 86, died unexpectedly at home Monday in Scott City after living in Florence most of her life. She was born August 14, 1976 in Lancaster Kentucky, married Presley Graves at 19, and had four children and ten grandchildren. Services are set for Wednesday in Scott City Baptist Church and Saturday in Florence Baptist Church.
In Topeka AP reports the House Education Committee killed a bill to raise compulsory school attendance to age 17 or completion of 12th grade. Current law requires attendance to age 16 or completion of the 8th grade. The Labor Committee favored a youths work bill permitting under 19s to work up to 48 hours in school vacations and 24 hours during term, with a ban on work during school hours. The panel also backed a study proposal on medical costs in workers compensation cases and a measure urging tariff officials to curb red meat imports, led by Reps Brown, Golden, and Joseph.
The Associated Press reports wet weather spreading through the central United States with heavy rains targeting flood regions in Kentucky and the Ohio and Cumberland river valleys. Forecasts warn two to three inches of rain in the flood belt while a belt of freezing rain and snow affect Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, and the Dakotas. Flooding worsens in Kentucky, West Virginia, and Virginia with other states experiencing rain or snow.
New York eight closed newspapers refuse changes to Wagner peace plan. Striking International Typographical Union Local 6 rejects settlement 1621 to 1557, vow to continue strike against four dailies. Wagner dismisses talks as deadlocked. ITU chief Elmer Brown hopes settlement by next week. Cleveland printers make headway ending a 110 day strike.
In Topeka the Kansas Senate pressed toward adjournment and advanced a bill to teach high school students about communism. The chamber mourned the death of Sen August W Lauterbach Republican Colby and prepared for his funeral with a Kansas National Guard delegation traveling to Colby. The Senate moved to halt most non revenue or education bills after Saturday while keeping four categories alive and advanced several measures on oil field bonuses and civil defense liability protections. House and Senate action included jail terms for drunken drivers and a plan to keep workers over 70 on the job, with Wichita University joining the state system under consideration.
TOPEKA AP Terri Lee Johnson a 15 year old Washburn Rural high school student was shot to death Monday. She was found dying in the basement of the family home southwest of Topeka by a neighbor who answered her younger half brother’s call.
Hospitals today list admissions at St. Catherine including Mrs C M Dearden Scott City Glenn Allison and others with addresses across the area. Dismissals at St. Catherine include Mrs Dale Kendall Charles Friend Vivian Kent and several others. Also recorded are warranty deeds transferring properties in Garden City and surrounding locales.
Court entries list Sharon Petroleum Inc assigned for benefit of creditors. Wes county shows abatement against Ed A Brown for a non-sufficient funds check totaling 38 dollars plus 6.75 costs. H D Ferguson of Liberal also faces abatement for a universal check 15 dollars plus 6.75 costs. Salome J Garza fined at 2001 address.
Police report and sentences list include Gerald Sheaks of Gardendale jailed 60 days with one year parole for assault and battery. Noah Ervin Perkins of Summersville Missouri gets 30 days and $50 fine for drunk and disorderly conduct. Carlos Rodriguez Gallegos faces 30 days jail and $125 fine for reckless driving and leaving the scene. Bonds forfeit listed for multiple individuals. Details also cover two vehicle incidents at area locations with minor damage and ages of drivers.
A district meeting of the Tele vision Electronic Service Association of Kansas will be conducted here April 9 at the Luau Inn. Members from Scott City Liberal Deerfield Ulysses Hugoton and Garden City are expected to attend. Garden City chapter met last week at the Elite Cafe where they viewed color slides and a color television lecture. Present were Dick Leopold Harvey Travers Ronnie Hummer Corkie Tabor Frank Schmale all of Garden City Don Bohl Lakin and Roland Mathias Deerfield.
Peace Corps placement tests for Volunteers will be given in 828 cities, including Garden City, this Saturday. Tests start at 8 30 a m. Two types offered one for teaching at high school or college levels and a general exam for all other Peace Corps assignments. Tests will be held at the Garden City Post Office and the Dodge City Post Office.
Clayton Albers of 1407 St John Garden City was sentenced in Finney County District Court to two forgery counts with terms up to 10 years each to run concurrently. He was paroled for 10 years and ordered to repay the check amounts plus court costs.
Readable fragments describe a local want ad in Tse Alepram offering or seeking goods or services. The item details are sparse but indicate ongoing trade interests and community posting.
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