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Newspaper

Garden City Telegram

Location

Garden City, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1961

Page

2

Southern Leaders See Little Significance in Sit-In Ruling

The Supreme Court overturned the Louisiana sit-in conviction, a move praised by Negro leaders as a dawning day, while Southern officials like Louisiana's Jack Gremillion called the decision narrow and based on lack of evidence. The ruling left questions on freedom of expression and equal protection unresolved.

Associated Press U.S. Supreme Court Jack Gremillion Louisiana Aliars Southern Regional Council Atlanta South Freedom Rider Florida Arkansas Tennessee Kentucky Texas Alabama Georgia Mississippi North Carolina Carolina Maryland Congress of Racial Equality New York Supreme Court

Market report highlights steady to higher cattle prices

Kansas City and Garden City livestock markets show cattle steady to higher with good to prime steers 23.75 26.75 while heifers bring 28.50 25.25 and cows 15.50 17.50. Hogs steady to higher, sows up 25, veals light activity, and fat cattle at Garden City up to 50 cents.

Kansas City Livestock Kansas City Garden City

Two Basketball Tilts Postponed In Telegram Area

At least two high school basketball games were postponed due to inclement weather. Shallow Water at Utiea was postponed, Copeland at Rolla was reset for Saturday January 6. Principal James Kellerman said half the Copeland team is ill with the flu.

Telegram Utiea Copeland Rolla James Kellerman

Army Specialist Fifth Class Enslow graduates NCO Academy

Millard J W Enslow son of Roy W Ens low Canon City Colorado and Mrs Dorothy Wright Holcomb recently graduated from the 3rd Armored Division Non Commissioned Officer Academy in Kirch Gens Germany Specialist Enslow is a radar repairman in the division 503rd Avidation Company in Hawaii He entered the Army in August 1959 and completed basic training at Fort Hood Texas He arrived overseas last February The 3rd known as the Spearhead division is one of five U S divisions in NATO Pyramid of Power in Europe

Millard J'W. Enslow Roy W. Enslow Canon City Colo Dorothy Wright Holcomb 3Rd Armored Division Kirch Gens Germany Enslow J 503Rd Avidation Hawau Army Fort Hood Tex U.S NATO Europe

Arthur Brown Heads Two Month Caribbean Training Cruise

Arthur L. Brown a fitter second class in the navy and son of Mr. and Mrs. Dean M. Bowen of 1210 Gibson Street is aboard the attack transport USS Vermillion for a two month training cruise in the Caribbean. The ship will join an amphibious assault exercise off Vieques Puerto Rico and is slated to return to Norfolk Virginia in late January.

Arthur L. Brown Dean M. Bowen Gibson St Vermillion Caribbean Vieques Puerto Rico Norfolk

Atkinson Serving on The USS Bennington

Nolan R. Atkinson naval air man apprentice, son of Mr. and Mrs. Loren R. Atkinson, Emi nence Rt., serves aboard the anti submarine warfare support aircraft carrier USS Bennington. The unit took part in Exercise Black Bear from Nov 24 through Dec 1 off Southern California.

Nolan R. Atkinson Naval Airman Loren R. Atkinson Bennington California

Slick Street Mishaps Spike Police Reports in 24 Hours

Nine accidents on slick icy streets were logged in the last 24 hours raising the two day total to 18 with no injuries. Incidents occurred from 12:30 p.m. to 10:30 a.m. involving a mix of city, state and private vehicles with damage ranging from minor to extensive and one incident of no damage to a pickup.

Cedar Ira D. Travis Gardendale Herman L. Brungardt Evans and Laurel Harold Raymond Davis Pat's Earl Eugene Grigas John Arlin Frey Holcomb Donald Gene Laney Jenny E. Hackberry James Robert Pearce State of Kansas Emmett Lee Skelton Bancroft Chestnut Dick Roberts Isabel Finnup Fred Eugene Armantrout Nelson Leonard Brungardt Olive and David Leroy Unruh Imperial Rte Charles McConnoe W. Campbell

Oklahoma Dames Club to aid foreign students cold wave drive

In Norman, Oklahoma the University of Oklahoma Dames Club announced plans to collect clothing for 28g foreign students from warm climates as a bitter cold wave coats the campus. Ice and snow on Sunday sent temperatures far below freezing.

Norman Okla University of Oklahoma Dames Club

Elks Reveal Scholarships Details 1962

The Elks National Foundation Trustees announce 142 scholarships totaling 110000 will be distributed at the 1962 Grand Lodge session in July. Kansas groups fund fourteen awards of 600, 200, and 250 to 14 Kansas students, with three advancing for national consideration. Deadline is March 1, 1962.

Elks National Foundation Grand Lodge United States Kansas Elk Association The Elks National Couniation Kansas Elks Lodge Garden City Garden City Elks Lodge John Archibald

Men Re Indicted In Antitrust Case Refiled Links

Two optical company executives, Alton K. Marsters of Rochester New York and Victor D. Kniss of Southbridge Massachusetts, were re indicted in U S District Court on price fixing charges. They had previous indictments under the Sherman act and were dismissed before being re charged under the Clayton act with a Jan 8 appearance deadline before Judge Kenneth P Grubb. The cases stem from the Sheridan antitrust action and involve Bausch and Lomb and American Optical.

Milwaukee Optical Company Alton K. Marsters Rochester N.Y Bausch & Lomb Inc Victor D. Kniss Southbridge Mass American Optical Co Kenneth P. Grubb U.S Robert H. Tehan

Theater Manager Bars Children at Goodland Sherman Theater

The Sherman theater in Goodland refused entry to 24 children for Splendor in the Grass. Manager John Lindsey enforced a no under 16 rule unless accompanied by an adult, backed by the Sherman County Ministerial Alliance. Parents protested after sending their children home and calling Lindsey. The alliance leader Rev. R Scott Copeland defended the policy as a legitimate restriction and not a gimmick. Lindsey said the rule followed theater chain orders. Mothers expressed frustration at being unable to supervise their children during the afternoon.

Goodland Sherman Theater John Lindsey Sherman County Ministerial Alliance Lindsey R. Scott Copeland St. Paul’s Episcopal Church The Alliance

Man Accused of Bank Robbery in Wyoming

Alvin Carson Sires Jr., 29, of Oceleta, Oklahoma, is jailed on a $25,000 bond after federal charges tied to an $8,532 Pennsylvania bank robbery. FBI agents and Sweetwater County authorities arrested him in a Rock Springs motel after a nationwide lockout and a car sighting in Laramie.

Green River Wyo Alvin Carson Sires Jr Oceletta Okla Pennsylvania FBI Sweetwater County Sires Rock Springs Laramie

Mrs Byrne Pleads Guilty In Tax Evasion Case

Mrs. John F. Byrne, mother of four and developer of sandwich shops, pled guilty to evading 5670 in income taxes for 1956 57. She insisted her husband share guilt, citing prior books kept at home. They face possible fines up to 10000 and up to five years in prison. sentencing set for Jan 5.

Kansas City John F. Byrne Byrne Calvin Hamilton U.S

Kansas City Industry Tour By Western Kansas Manufacturers

A two day industry tour organized by Western Kansas Manufacturers, Inc. will begin in Kansas City Kansas with an evening visit to the Plaza district and a gathering at the Town House. Members, associates and others interested are invited. Stewart Boone of Henkle Drilling and Supply Co. and vice president of WKM and Dale Fry of Home-Try Equipment Co. will attend. After Friday's events, members may attend the KU-Kansas State double header at Lawrence.

Kansas City Kan Western Kansas Manufacturers, Inc Plaza District Town House Stewart Boone Henkle Drilling and Supply Co WKM Dale Fry Home- Try Equipment Co Lawrence

Children’s Santa Letters From Gardendale And More

Youngsters send requests to Santa via the Telegram. Readers from Gardendale and nearby areas list toys and gifts they hope to find under the tree. Letters mention dolls, book sets, train sets, toy guns, scooters, telephones, etch a sketches, and a variety of playthings.

Auto Industry Plans Record First Quarter Output for 1962

Detroit AP reports plans to build 1,887,000 cars in Jan–Mar 1962, aiming to beat 1961’s quarterly high. If on schedule, total output for the first half of the model year would reach 3,724,000, surpassing prior records. Dealer stocks stood at 706,900 as of Nov 30 with shortages in Fairlane and Mercury Meteor models. The Arlington Cemetery Avenue of Heroes debuts with a statue of Rear Adm. Richard E. Byrd.

Detroit Arlington Cemetery Richard E. Byrd

Santa Claus Freed After Blue Law Arrest in Penndel

Earl Steger 58 known as Santa and four helpers were charged under an 167 year old blue law claiming gainful Sunday employment. In Penndel police cited the old statute and the Bagel Code of 1774, but Squire William Gettinger discharged Santa saying he brings joy to children and does not break laws. Steger, who has played Santa at Bultch's Discount Market for three years, expressed love for children and joy in making kids happy.

Louisiana Southern University At Baton’s Rouge Earl Warren Penndel Santa Claus Rudolph Santa Earl Steger Bultch’s William Riempp Norman Rigby Riempp Steger

Hospitals Admissions At St Catherine On Weekend

Weekend hospital admissions listed include Mrs Willard Davis Jr Mrs Donald traik and Terry Alan Brungardt at 919 N fd and Mrs Gene L Pendergraft 2303 N 7th Jessie Arteaga 307 N 4th Mrs Charles D Hinkle 1205 Hattie Valera McFadden 1307 ath Mrs Jack P Thomas and AL R Ohmes Star Rt, with additional entries for Monday names.

Donald Traik Holcomb Terry Alan Brungardt Gene L Pendergraft Jessie Arteaga Joe J. Martin West Maple Charles D. Hinkle Hattie Valera McFadden Jack P Thomas Dighton AL R. Ohmes Star

Prayer service for infant Mitchell E. Taylor

A prayer service for Mitchell E. Taylor infant son of Mr and Mrs Melvin Taylor of 2315 N 7th will be held this afternoon at Garland Chapel with Rev Robert Rusk of First Baptist conducting. Graveside rites follow at Valley View Cemetery at 4 p.m. Survived by parents a brother Mark and paternal grandparents Larue Taylor Glenburn North Dakota and maternal grandparents Alfred Biberdorf Willow City North Dakota.

Mitchell E. Taylor Melvin Taylor St. Catherine Hospital Garland Chapel Robert Rusk First Baptist Church Valley View Cemetery Mark Larue Taylor Glenburn N.D Alfred Biberdorf Willow City

Union Chiefs Set Wage Goal

AFL-CIO chiefs set a new minimum wage target of 1.50 dollars per hour and urge Congress to raise the current minimum to 1.25 immediately, with a plan to push to 1.50 once 1.25 takes effect. The resolution ties the move to President Kennedy's wage initiatives and cites millions affected in interstate commerce.

Bal Harbour Fla Afl-Cio Organized Labor Resolutions Committee Congress Kennedy America

Centennial Celebration Cost Revealed

TOPEKA Kansas Centen nial Commission said the state observance will cost more than 700000 with a total appropriation of 916000 for the year long celebration. The commission expects to return about 200000 to the general fund.

Topeka Kansas Centennial Commission Maurice E. Paget State General Fund Fager Oregon Minnesota Centenang] Commission

Births and dismissals list from Garden City area

A list of dismissals, births, and resident names from Garden City area including addresses in Garden City Lakin and Deerfield. Notable entries include a birth for Oliver Crawford at 1014 N Lith and multiple births for Palen, Tackett and Unruh households. Also lists several dismissal notices and residents across nearby towns with dates and times.

Herman J. Howard David Dwayne Baxter Bancroft David James Coyne Lakin Mia Lawrence Palen Pony Herman Krebs John Christie Ainett Oliver Crawford Dee Benjamin D. Tackett Dale C. Unruh Deerfield

Court Bonds And Fines From Local Police Court

Bonds posted for Tony Ornelas Lester Eugene Webb William Edward Hallmark Michael Andrew Foster Herman Cari Sartorius and others list improper registrations mufflers speeding leaving the scene and intoxication fines up to 75 dollars. bonds forfeited include James Robert Gura Bennie Jack Crawford and Katherine Marie Quint connected to the same docket.

Tony Ornelas C St Lester Eugene Webb William Edward Hallmark Michael Andrew Foster Pat Herman Cari Sartorius Center Larry Lee Wasson Frederick William Jackson James L. McClain James Robert Gura Bennie Jack Crawford Katherine Marie Quint Gary Lynn Unruh Herman Carl Sartorius

Surgery for Injured Boy in Dodge City

Jim Schiffelbein an 18 year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs W J Schiffelbein, will undergo eye surgery in Dodge City tomorrow morning after being struck by pellets during a hunting mishap south of Garden City. One pellet remains lodged in the eye and doctors hope to save it. He was pheasant hunting with his father and Dan Ohmes when the accident occurred as the father fired at a bird and the boy stepped into the line of fire.

Jim Schiffelbein W. J. Schiffelbein Dodge City Garden City Dan Ohmes

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