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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1966
Page
3
A column mocks proposed safer cars by imagining an extreme, tanklike future. It contrasts government safety aims with Detroit resistance, detailing an absurd 500 horsepower armored car with drab styling, cavernous interiors, and extreme features. The piece ends noting fuel economy of diesel tanks.
The Baldwin student council elected Mrs.Tester Hey Baldwin as secretary for the coming school year. In Pomona a elm worm spray is planned for April 5 evening or the first suitable morning after, weather permitting. A social security field rep Kane sas City district will visit Youth Center on April between 9 30 a m and noon for Ellis Piano Tuning.
Mary Stiles of 801 S Cedar has returned home after a two month stay at the Cedar House nursing home.
William E Lanier 20 Kane sas City Missouri cited for vagrancy and driving with suspended license in the 100 block of West Ninth Curtis L Brotherston 34 Idependence Missouri cited for vagrancy in the 100 block of West Ninth Carlos G Pence 40 21 S Maple cited in the 200 block of North Main for operating a motor vehicle with non current registration plates and driving without a valid license
KC Markets Kansas City AP report notes cattle steady to mixed with steers and heifers 505.00 lower, cows up 25, feeders down 501.00, good to prime steers 24.25 to 28.75, heifers 23.00 to 27.50, cows 18.75 to 21.00, feeders 23.85 to 32.80. Lambs steady to 1.00 lower, good to prime lambs 25.00 to 27.25, ewes 8.00 to 9.00. Hogs weaker to 25 lower for barrows and gilts, sows 75.50 lower. price ranges by weight shown from 190.25 to 23.50 per hundredweight in various brackets.
Two raids by ABC and local officers net 17 pints and half pints of whiskey at 109 N Locust belonging to Letha Roecker. County Attorney Myron Steere says illegal possession for sale charges will be filed after arraignment. A raid on R and R Recreation Center at 110 N Main was negative.
Father Robert A Burger presents Holy Week services at Sacred Heart Church Palm Sunday masses at 8 6 30 9 30 and 11 with Passion reading at 8 am Evening devotion and Lenten sermon at 7 pm Holy Thursday services at 5 pm and 7 30 pm include Lord's Supper High Mass homily adoration until midnight Then Holy Saturday Easter vigil at 6 pm with blessing of the new fire Paschal candle and baptismal water Easter Sunday Masses at 6 30 8 9 30 and 11 am Adult choir at 8 am service
Prices quoted by the Cooperative Marketing Association in Kansas City for Friday close. Wheat at 14.75? Soybeans at 2.69. Prices hold until Monday close.
Franklin County is apportioned 3374.47 as its portion of Kansas liquor enforcement tax distribution. Other area counties Anderson Coffey Linn Miami and Osage receive 1636.02 1438.17 1473.82 3119.22 and 2114.57 respectively from the 336658.06 state total.
Kansas State University football wrapped seven days of spring practice on Friday and will resume after an Easter break. Coach Doug Weaver emphasized developing players versatile on offense and defense with 13 more sessions planned this spring.
Mrs. Jesse Dee Louk of Garnett died after a brief illness at North Kansas City Memorial Hospital. Born November 19, 1887 near Garnett, she was the widow of Edward Louk. Survivors include three sons Sedrick, Wilber, and Douglas. two daughters Clarion Bailey and Mrs Leonard Gifford. one sister Mrs Delbert Johnson. Funeral Monday at 2 p.m. at Farris Memorial Chapel, burial Garnett Cemetery. Mrs Sarah E Clark, 90, longtime Pomona resident, died Friday at a Pomona home. Born January 11, 1876 in Baylis, Illinois, she moved to Pomona and was the last member of her family. Services Monday at 2:30 p.m. at Pomona Methodist Church, burial Woodlawn Cemetery. Burial details and service arrangements provided by Lamb Funeral Home. Mrs Clark married Archie W Clark in 1937. he died in 1965. Surviving are a stepsister, stepson, five grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Ottawa High students greeted a crowd with posters proclaiming The Flippers are coming. The well known band, unsure among teens, came to Ottawa after an Indianapolis concert was canceled. They performed at Memorial Auditorium from 9 p.m. to midnight before about 10 students.
Leigh Warner 65 former state Democratic chairman enters U S Senate race. Clyde E Gilebert a Republican candidate for state printer a Topeka High School veteran teacher of vocational and industrial arts printing since 1952 adds to the crowded field.
Trinity 9 Missouri 1 Abilene Christian 7 Kansas State 0 Kansas 11 Sam Houston State Iowa State 121 Minnesota 11.7 Colorado 4.7 Texas Western Sea Nebraska 8 Houston 7 Nebraska No 2 8 Houston Baptist 7 Kirksville State 8 St Ame rose Iowa 1 Emporia State 11 College of Emporia 8 Wesleyan 82 Washburn 4.8 Rockhurst 1.4 Pittsburg State 008
A farmer's brush fire in Possum Hollow four miles northwest of Baldwin grew out of control on Friday. Strong winds pushed the flames, endangering six houses from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Fire departments from Wakarusa and Baldwin fought the blaze, with KU student volunteers and Lawrence water trucks aiding. A bulldozer opened a firebreak and by about 5 p.m. the fire was controlled. REACT coordinated the response from Baldwin.
A dense list of upcoming auctions and sales across Ottawa and nearby towns. Items include farm equipment, household goods, and hotel closing assets scheduled on April dates with times and addresses. Local auctioneers Printy and Son, Jim Brady, Harold Stewart, and Walter Dyer Farm are named.
Dorothy M Pierson wife of John B Pierson longtime Ottawa resident died this morning Graveside services set for Monday at 11 am Highland Cemetery with Reverend Leopold H Hoppe officiating
Admissions include Miss Lelia Nebelong of 828 S Willow, Friday. Dismissals list Mrs. Joe Scott of 743 S Locust Friday and Steven Thomas of 509 S Oak Saturday.
The patient expresses appreciation for the cards letters gifts and flowers received during the hospital stay. Gratitude is also extended to doctors and hospital staff for the care provided.
A wide listing details JD 494A row-pull planters 4 row openers with cover knives and fertilizer options, JD 490 models, IHC and Ford engines, various PTOs and 7 ft to 8 ft configurations, hay rakes, demonstrations, and financing offers. Includes multiple rebuilt units and demonstrator units with emphasis on ready-to-purchase condition.
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