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Garden City Telegram

Location

Garden City, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1961

Page

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Kennedy Diefenbaker warn on Cuba threat to Latin America

Kennedy and Diefenbaker issued a communique after two days of talks stating Castro's Cuba endangers the peaceful democratic evolution of Latin America. They called for stronger NATO unity and defense, accelerating economic progress, and social reform to aid the hemisphere while opposing alignment with Communist leadership. Kennedy urged Canada to boost aid to Latin nations and join the OAS, though the communique did not mention that appeal directly.

Ottawa Ont Kennedy John G. Diefenbaker Cuba Latin America Washington U.S Laog Southeast Diefenbaker Western Hemisphere Canada Fidel Castro United States Castro Soviet Union North Atlantic Treaty Organization NATO

Deaths of Wrank Leiker and Ralph Wasson noted

Wrank Leiker, 79, of 612 Jones, died this morning at St. Catherine Hospital. He was born June 3, 1881, in Ellis County and longtime resident. a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Survived by widow Clara. Garnand's Funeral Home handling arrangements. Ralph Wasson, of 307 N 1st, was informed of his brother Charles H. Wasson’s death in Heigh community, Okla. Funeral set for Wednesday in Guymon.

Wrank Ralph Wasson Charles H. Wasson Heigh Community Okla Guymon A. i

Kansas City Livestock Market Report Summary

AP reports cattle and calves at 26 hundred, cows steady to slow with 14.00 to 16.00 utilities. hogs 240 lb and under 16.25 to 16.75, sows 14.25 to 15.25, lambs 17.50 to 18.50 but culls steady at 4.00 to 4.50 per head. sheep steady.

Kansas City Livestock Kansas City

Scout Leaders Are Honored at Appreciation Dinner

Scoutmasters, Explorer advisers, assistant Scoutmasters, Cub masters and den mothers of the Buffalo Range Boy Scout District were honored at a Buffalo Range appreciation dinner at the Luau Inn. Arthur M. Fleming presented den mothers with white carnations and certificates to the men leaders. Roy Wilkerson assisted, State Sen. Clifford R. Hope Jr. spoke of Abraham Lincoln’s life, Buffalo Range Scout executive Robert Weaton led the closing, Bill Brown was toastmaster, and Robert Schrader of Explorer Post 101 gave the invocation.

Buffalo Range Luau Inn Santa Fe Trail Council Arthur M. Fleming Roy Wilkerson Clifford R. Hope, Jr Abraham Lncoln

Airplane salesman dies in helicopter crash near Midland

Oliver Hopkins, 87, of Wichita Kansas, a Cessna Aircraft salesman, was killed during a helicopter demonstration near Midland Texas. He refueled at an airport minutes earlier and was alone in the craft when it plunged from about 500 feet. a witness described a rear rotor failure.

Midland

Kansas highways boost work after federal allotment boost

Kansas state officials, led by Addison Meschke, announce accelerated highway projects funded by a $10.63 million federal allotment, ahead of schedule. The plan includes 12.6 miles of two lane expansion on I 70 in Wabaunsee County and a four lane link from Kansas City to Salina, with multiple grading and paving efforts on US routes 81 24 266 56 and local roads. The project aims to finish some segments by year end, shortening the path to a statewide network from Kansas City to Salina.

Topeka Kansas Kanaag Addison Meschke Wabaunsee County Maple Hill Kansas 99 Kansas City Salina Ft. Riley Belleville Nebraska Line Meriden Rock Creek Jefferson County Walnut Buckeye Coffeyville Jon Wanamaker Alton East Osborne County Monteguma East Gray County

Season Closes For Big Eight Baseball Title Race

The Big Eight wraps up with Oklahoma State seeking to finish unbeaten after sweeping Iowa State to move to 16-0 in league play. Missouri trails at 12-4, Kansas State sits 8-9, and Kansas faces Nebraska after a three-game Kansas sweep. Ohio State?

Associated Press Oklahoma State Missouri Cowboys Iowa State Colorado Kansas State Kansas Wildcats Nebraska Lincoln Toby Greene Jim Wixon Littleton Fowler Tigers Oklahoma

Snead Seeks 108th Title At Sam Snead Festival

Sam Snead launches the 14th annual festival in White Sulphur Springs West Virginia with 71 rivals including Arnold Palmer Gary Player and defending champ Dave Marr. The event could be won at 265 if weather holds as Snead, famed for his mastery of the course, recalls his early days using a tree branch and a putter. Also note: 1959 saw 97 910 forest fires nationwide.

White Sulphur Springs W.va Sam Snead West Virginia Snead

Local births, enrollments, and service notices from The Telegram

Norman Hearn improves after brain surgery at Kansas University Medical Center. Marion Little re enlisted six years in the Regular Army while serving in Germany. Bob Gish elected treasurer of Nelta Tau Delta at the University of Kansas. Roger Webb serves with the First Marine Division during Exercise Green Light off California. Roy Moody among 79 candidates for Wayland Baptist College commencements. Lela Kay Lowe among 141 Wichita University students in practice teaching at Finn and McLean Elementary Schools. Stroup Poster Advertising Co. receives National Safety Council traffic safety award from Gov. Anderson.

Marion Th, Little Loyd Little, Holcomb Regular Army 46Th Artillery Group Germany Army Cpl Roger A. Webb L. Webb Rt. 1 First Marine Division Camp Pendleton Calif California Lela Kay Lowe Esther Lowe N. Main Wichita University Finn McLean Wichita Stroup, Poster Advertising Co Garden City National Safety Council John Anderson

Trekkers Reach Oklahoma Town on Centennial Caravan

The Santa Fe Trail caravan halted in Boise City Oklahoma for an overnight stay on its 800 mile Kansas Centennial Year journey to Santa Fe New Mexico. About 5000 people crowded the downtown as the 33 unit caravan arrived after a stop at Keyes 19 miles away. The caravan began at Shawnee Mission Kansas May 8 and will conclude Saturday with a parade in Clayton New Mexico.

Boise City Okla Oklahoma Panhandle Kansas Santa Fe N. M Keyes Shawnee Mission Kan Clayton, N, M

Hospitals Today Report From St Catherine And Nearby

Hospitals at St Catherine and nearby list several patients including Mrs Dean Cambron at 903 Sat ford and Mrs Clyde Bulkley Jr at 212 Wesley plus Mrs Donald Messenger Rt 1 and Mrs Billy Kratzer Colorado Springs. Jose Sanchez Holcomb also appears in the report.

St. Catherine Joseph Mader Bancroft Dean Cambron Satford Clyde Bulkley Jr Wesley Donald Messenger Billy Kratzer Colorado Springs Colo

Owens Returns To Phillies After Spring Departure

Philadelphia General Manager John Quinn announced Jim Owens, the Phillies promising pitcher, will rejoin the club after quitting in spring. Owens may start or relieve depending on needs while the team weighs offers that failed to interest them.

Philadelphia Jim Owens Philadelphia Phillies John Quinn Phils Owens Gene Mauch Quinn Phillies

Marshall Wants to Do Something for Romance

Salem city marshal Joseph V. McDonough urged the City Council to create a safe parking area for romantic teenagers, saying the council should promote romance instead of fighting it. The remark came during a Wednesday night meeting as another lovers lane was ordered closed.

Salem Mass Joseph V. McDonough

Cardinals Lose to Pirates in Pittsburgh Road Trip

General Manager Bing Devine says the St. Louis Cardinals are playing bad baseball after a 4-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Stan Musial led the offense with three singles and an RBI, while Bill White and Ken Boyer struggled to produce runs in a damaging road stretch.

St, Louis Bing Devine St. Louis Cardinals Pirates Pittsburgh Red Schoendienst Julian Javier Joe Cunningham Mickey McDermott Ken Boyer Javier Solly Hemus Hemus Stan Musial Boyer Redbirds Bill White Lindy McDaniel

Garden City Roping Club joins Santa Fe Trail parade

The Garden City Roping Club participated in the Santa Fe Trail Carajvan parade in Dodge City earlier this week. Members riding include Mr. and Mrs Otis Jennings, Mr and Mrs Earl Slawson, George Martin, Pauline Meiers, Herman and Roger Martin, Russell Mulligan and N T Underwood.

Garden City Dodge City Otis Jennings Earl Slawson George Martin Pauline Meiers Herman Roger Martin Russell. Mulligan N. T. Underwood

Dismissals At St Catherine And Births In City Ledger

In Garden City Clarence Hunter at 1001 Center. Mrs Clyde Peppard at Rancho Motel. Mrs Lewis Thornton of Lakin. Mrs Edwin Johnson 1019 Evans. ast Richard Edwards Garden ale. Mrs Clark Corbett 704 Mul berry. Births: Mr and Mrs Dean Cambron 903 Safford announce a girl born at 1:32 p.m. Wednesday weighing 6 pounds 18 ounces.

St. Catherine Clyde Peppard Rancho Motel Lewis Thornton Lakin Edwin Johnson Evans Richard Edwards Gardenale Clark Corbett Mulberry Dean Cambron Safford

Bonds Postings and Fines From County Court

Bonds posted for Kenneth Manuel Dechant and others for running a stop sign and dog at large. Bonds forfeited for Dechant, Donald Martin, Huber, Anderson. Fines levied on Jesus Gonzalez Ortega for reckless driving and leaving the scene. penalties set. Nanninga pleads guilty to illegal passing of school bus. fines and costs imposed. C Wyweek allowed to abate for insufficient funds check and costs.

Kenneth Manuel Dechant Lewis Huber Donald Martin Jerry Wayne Anderson Jesus Gonzalez Ortega Cheryl Ann Nanninga C. C

Box Car Supply Hopeful for 1961 Wheat Harvest

Washington Rep. William H. Avery says box car supply should be slightly better than last year for the 1961 wheat harvest. Ample storage in Kansas City is available for reconcentration of prior crops, aiding space needs until July. OCC projects 100 million bushels moved to terminals by July 1, freeing space for new crop. shortage to expect by fall for sorghum.

Washington William H. Avery R-Kan Kansas City Association of American Railroads Interstate Commerce Commission Bertrand Soleau Commodity Credit Corporation Avery Kansas Nebraska Missouri Colorado Wyoming OCC

Dodge City Couple Wins Post Office Contract

In Mullinville Kansas Chesler L Pennington and Virginia Pennington won the contract to build a government leased post office. The facility will have about 1869 square feet of floor space and is announced by Representative Floyd Breeding of Kansas.

Washington Dodge City

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