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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1963
Page
2
Local produce prices show slight declines for several items while a Garden City livestock report lists total receipts of 1610 cattle and 518 hogs. Steers sold strong to 50 cents higher with highs to 22.75, calves mixed, cows steady, hogs normal with top at 16.90 and baby pigs 5 to 13 per head.
In New York a man jumped 35 feet from elevated subway tracks, landing on a safety net. He is in critical condition at Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn. He gave a false address and claimed residence in West New York, New Jersey, while police seek identity information. He had argued with his mother-in-law and defied a priest before the fall.
Garden Citys famed Big Dipper pool will be closed today and tomorrow for draining and cleaning to prepare for the July Fourth holiday. Mary Owens says about 1775 people swam Sunday, with visitors from Paris and several U S cities noted.
The Rev. Carl Martin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ora Martin of Garden City, now near Kendall, leaves next Monday for a seminar tour in Greece and Italy. He begins work on a Master of Arts in New Testament, studies early Christian art and architecture with Garrett faculty, and will return to the United States in August after completing his studies at Northwestern University where he earned a Bachelor of Divinity last Friday. He received ordination as elder two weeks ago at the Central Kansas Conference in Salina. His parents attended the exercises.
Karen Raye Schwartz 20, a Friends University junior with a dramatic soprano, was chosen Miss Kansas at Pratt after a contest with 29 entrants. The Wichita born finalist will represent Kansas in Miss America in Atlantic City next February, earning a $1,000 scholarship and about $2,000 in other prizes. Runners up included Nancy Juden and Patricia Smith, among others, with additional scholarships up to $450 for five other finalists.
Over $400 stolen in a burglary at the VFW Club a mile west of Garden City in Finney County. Cash from a walk in safe and a juke box were taken. coins from other machines. entry gained by breaking a restroom window after the club closed Sunday night. Several checks left behind. filing cabinets and drawers ransacked. Sheriff Wendle Meier investigating.
Mitch Geisler, secretary manager of the Garden City Chamber of Commerce, has been named editor of the KCCE news a bi monthly publication of the Kansas Chamber of Commerce Executives Association He becomes a member of the KCCE board of directors The spring meeting of chamber executives was held at Great Bend from Thursday through Saturday The text notes butterfly cruises at about 10 miles an hour and a May sprint of 30.
Garden City reports a failure to report an accident with $20 fine for Frank Nelson Heaman of 1408 North 12th. Felix Hernandez of Gonzales cited for no drivers license and $10. Larry Fred Ulrich of Imperial Route cited for mufflers and $10. Clarence Matse Walker of Wind sor Hotel charged with intoxication illegal bottle transport and driving on a suspended license, $130. L. E. Pickerel of Tribune cited for speeding and no license, $10. TRAFFIC on City Accidents Sunday at 6:55 p m at Kansas Avenue and Kansas Plaza. Cars driven by Fred Leroy Hemmert of 616 Olive and Mark Jeryle Ryan of 1310 EB Chestnut. Damage extensive to both cars. Sunday at 12:01 p m 1000 block North 5th. Car driven by William Forestier Becquet of 1023 North Sth and station wagon driven by Michael Marland Santry of 1211 Belmont. Damage extensive to both vehicles.
Terrance Joseph Kraus and Sandra Kay Burnett both of Garden City issued licenses. Darrell Loyd Mangan age 19 and Rose Marie Koehn age 17, both of Garden City, listed as applicants.
District civil cases listed including Beri Vance versus Dr Holmes and Marie Berth Wilmer versus Theodore Frank. Divorces filed. Abatement allowed for Mildred Clifford due to insufficient funds of 2.35 and 6.75 costs. Additional entries note police bond postings for Junior Burns and Lou Davis, with license issues and miscellaneous mentions of local residents and disputes.
Mr and Mrs C D Calhoun of 1108 N Std and daughter travel to Miami Florida for the Lions International annual convention. Calhoun serves as president of the Garden City Lions Club and goes as a delegate to the convention.
Vatican officials said no light system would flash the election result to the public, keeping the traditional smoke signals. Vatican Radio noted a proposed electrical link between the Sistine Chapel and the radio studio would violate conclave rules prohibiting such instruments. Ballots will be burned after each vote to signal a result, with smoke color indicating whether a pope has been elected or not.
Several thefts were reported to Garden City police Sunday. Michael Gimple of 908 Theron said a calibre pine-shot pistol was taken from his car parked at the Dillons lot. Daston Cox of WroN Bh reported a car transmission stolen from his shop. Teuis Dean Angeles of 403 Janes said a tachometer was stolen from his car.
Southwest Carpet and Tile of Garden City split a double header with Lamar Farm Supply in Lamar Colorado. Lamar lost the opener 6 5 but won the nightcap 9 3. In game one Lamar built a six to five hitting edge and Vernon Mauch pitched for Lamar. Jerry Schultz pitched for Garden. In game two Garden led 5 4 on hits including triples by Jerry Wallicker and Bill Boles, with Buzz Cockrell getting the win for Southwest.
A cool front moved across Kansas reducing humidity and delivering milder temperatures. Northwest Kansas saw up to an 16 degree drop from Saturday with highs in the 80s and lows in the 40s to 60s, while Manhattan and Pittsburg reached up to 96 for high temperatures. The drier air should aid the wheat crop as harvest continues, with scattered showers in northeast Kansas and light rain in Manhattan totaling .01 inch.
A Fort Riley soldier drowned during a swimming party with four friends at Turtle Creek reservoir. The body was recovered. The deceased was Sp. 4 Garrett L. Holmes, 22, son of Mr and Mrs Paul R Holmes of Charleston West Virginia.
Real estate ad promotes a selection of two three and four bedroom homes in various locations with options for basements. Highlights flexible layouts and choices to suit different buyers for Pop Day.
Jamies Cleo Standley 75 of 1008 N 6th died Saturday in St Catherine Hospital after a long illness. Former Finney County Sheriff from 1935 to 1939, he was born November 18, 1887 in Gentry County Missouri and had lived here 400 years, moving from Gray County. Survived by widow Budah Mae Kisner and a large family. Harold Duane Webb 20 of Route 1 died Sunday in St Catherine Hospital after a heart condition. Born May 22, 1943 in Great Bend, he lived in Finney County all his life and was a Garden City Junior College student. Survived by parents, three brothers, two sisters, a grandmother, and other relatives. Funeral arrangements listed for both in local churches and Valley View Cemetery with Phillips-White Funeral Home in charge.
Garden City’s Tiremen defeated Liberal’s Rose Drill ers in both ends of a men’s fast-pitch softball doubleheader, 8-5 and 5-2. Fansler led early with seven first inning runs and Carlos Frey struck out 14 for Liberal. John Holmes and Orozco starred for Garden, with strong offense and solid pitching. Fansler hosts Southwest Carpet and Tile Tuesday at 8 pm for another twin bill.
Edward Ray Weiser 57 of 1112 Taylor died Sunday in St. Catherine Hospital. A construction worker born July 15 1905 in Otis he lived in Finney County 23 years after moving from LaCrosse. He married Kathryn Brack in 1929 at LaCrosse and leaves widow two daughters Miss Margaret Ann Weiser and Mrs Carolyn Gergen two sons-in-law two brothers Frank Weiser Ray L Weiser two sisters Mrs Albert Henry and Mrs Mary Weiss and three grandchildren. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday Phillips White Funeral Home with Rev E P Rogers of First Methodist Church officiating burial Valley View Cemetery.
Three Garden City youths Randy McDonald Ken Stone and Jim Concannon returned Sunday from a week at the American Legion Boys State in Lawrence. The 776 Kansas high schoolers and many counselors gathered to elect officials and then run state government with McDonald briefly leading the Senate Stone as Supreme Court justice and Concannon on the Agriculture Commission. All three passed the Bar exam and received governor appointments including McDonald as Senate majority floor leader, Stone in the Supreme Court, and Concannon on the Agriculture Commission.
Garden City DeMolay sponsors a Western music program Friday night at Clifford Hope Auditorium 8 p.m. Featuring Brazo Valley Ranch Hands western swing band Cactus Kid Kay Arnold Glen Paul and his Steel guitar Happy the country clown Freckles the talking doll. World’s Fair appearance noted. Profits fund members’ trip to the annual conclave. Tickets on sale now and at the door.
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