Ottawa Kansas Town History and Early Leaders
Ottawa grew from Ottawa Indians roots with 1866 incorporation and early settlers Jotham Meeker and wife establishing a mission farm nearby. The town site secured by treaty in 1864, first house started by J C Richmond, and Baptist and school efforts led by C C Hutchinson and Isaac S Kalloch. The old Kansas Capitol building moved to Ottawa at Second and Main, hosting services and meetings. Topeka Hawks launches bid for Congress in the 1st District, joining other GOP candidates. Coral Hawks, Shawnee County attorney and former state representative, announces for Republican nomination as the district seeks to regain the seat held by Mill Pete Morrill. emphasizes Kansas River flood control and Tuttle Creek dam.
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Franklin County
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C. C. Hutchinson
Isaac S. Kalloch
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Builders President Blasted by Senator on FHA Statement
Senator Capehart of Indiana blasted R G Hughes head of the National Association of Home Builders accusing the group of trying to fleece the public as the Senate Banking Committee probes multi million dollar housing scandals. He criticized a disputed statement that warned against a circus atmosphere and defended honest investigations into FHA loan insurance abuses.
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Sen. Capehart
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Federal Housing Administration
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United States
Queen Elizabeth II Birthday Celebrations in Colombo
Colombo observers greet Queen Elizabeth II on her 28th birthday during a visit to Ceylon with messages gifts and a large chorus of goodwill from about 50 000 locals. Her anniversary coincides with the island dominion tour's final day.
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Ceylon
McPherson Plans Elks State Convention in Wichita May
MCPHERSON plans for the annual state convention of the Elks Association at Wichita May 6 to 9 were announced by Carl Pingry president of Pittsburg and Tom Lowman convention chairman. Plans call for a large gathering with a state ritualistic contest starting May 6, sixteen lodges competing, a bowling tournament for men and women, a golf tournament, a banquet and grand ball on May 8 with contest winners, and a memorial service and Elks scholarship awards on May 9.
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18 Firemen Finish Red Cross First Aid Course
In a ceremony at the main fire station the Municipal Building 18 firemen were awarded Red Cross advanced first aid certificates and sleeve patches. The presentations were made by W C Boardman, Red Cross first aid chairman for the Douglas County chapter. The group had completed the advanced course with Dr. Raymond Hopponen of Ky U teaching, following a beginning course. Recipients listed include Ben Bowen, Foy Brown, Clarke Brubaker, O D Brubaker, Charles Cassity, Chester Cohoon, Clarence Flory, Doyle Headley, John Kasberger, Donald Knight, Ther Mer vine, John Miller, Willis McCorkill, Robert Nightingale, Fred Sanders, Joseph Temmen, Leslie Votaw and Tharon Wray.
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Red Cross
W. C. Boardman
Douglas County
American Red Cross
Raymond Hopponen
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Ben Bowen
Foy Brown
Clarke Brubaker
O. D. Brubaker
Charles Cassity
Chester Cohoon
Clarence Flory
Doyle Headley
John Kasberger
Donald Knight
Ther Mervine
John Miller
Willis McCorkill
Robert Nightingale
Fred Sanders
Joseph Temmen
Leslie Votaw
Tharon Wray
Two Prisoners Escape From State Penitentiary
Lansing Kansas state penitentiary reported the escape of two trusties early Wednesday. The fugitives are Donald E. Donahue 23 of Jackson County and Richard L. Comtassi 31 of Saline County. Donahue was serving a forgery term and Comtassi a burglary sentence. President Tito returns from 13 day goodwill mission to Turkey expressing confidence relations improved across military, economic and cultural ties.
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Donald E. Donahue
Jackson County
Richard L. Comtassi
Saline County
Donahue
Comtassi
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Yugoslavia
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Turkey
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