Local auto dealer stabbed to death in Lone Elm home
Fred Hermreck a 48 year old salvage dealer was stabbed to death in Lone Elm near Garnett after an argument Saturday afternoon. John C Blackie Lewis 59 is held on murder charges and alleged to wield an 8 inch butcher knife. Two women witnesses Sylvia Lewis and Josephine Lewis were questioned and released. Funeral plans for Hermreck pending. Anderson county sheriff Sam Geer and officers pursued the case.
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Garnett
Kas
Lone Elm
Anderson County
Sam Geer
Fred Hermreck
John C.blackie Lewis
Lewis
Hermreck
Thege
Sylvia Lewis
Blackie
Josephine Lewis
Sylvia
Roy Cole
Hermveck
Geer
Art Jensen
Bob Conaty
Ottawa
Side Swipes in the Day's News of Tucker
The Herald's dog of the week, adopted by Eugene Flaherty of 230 West Thirteenth Street. A shelter dog found a new home with Robert Dacron of Paola. Franklin County assessors approach the May 1 deadline. Bruce Spears says the 1955 process is over halfway done and finishing this week. Ivar Holm of Dwight dies of a stroke at a Golden Wedding anniversary gathering. nine children and 18 grandchildren attended a reunion the previous night. open house planned. Tom W Flory remains in stable condition after a heart attack at Ransom Memorial Hospital. son James Ory and family visited from Wichita over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucker
the Herald
Eugene Flaherty
E. E. Hill
Robert Dacron
Paola
Ivar E. Holm
Dwight
Frank Carlson
Hickory
Tom W. Flory
Flory
Ransom Memorial Hospital
James Ory
Wichita
Ottawa high music contest yields strong student showings
Ottawa Lawrence contest results show high school musicians earning first second and third ratings. Notable names include Jolene Brink Kathleen Archer Charlene Wells Sheldon Meats and Fred Craig with multiple instruments and vocalists. Voter drive and free rides to polls advertised by Ottawa League of Women Voters with contact numbers.
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Ottawa High School
Lawrence
Jolene Brink
Kathleen Archer
Charlene Wells
Sheldon Meats
Fred Craig
Mike Jefferis
Joel Garrett
Dale Watts
Jimmie Sheldon
Keith Ward
Larry Bancroft
Gary Burgess
J. P. Feighner
Marilyn
Mary Pickenpaugh
Warren Bruner
Morgan Williams
Bobby Kile
Bootty Nichols
Connie Reed
Madrigal
Sally Goss
Ilo Henning
Betty Nichols
Faye Smith
Mary Wey
Judy Whirley
Gary West
Bill Coltrane
Meredith Williams
Fred, Craig
Heavy Fine For Trucker In Baldwin Kansas
Kansas trucker Charles J. Brackeen faced a record heavy fine in Baldwin Justice Court after Highway Patrolmen DeGraffenreid and Montgomery cited him for an overloaded truck. Weighing at Baldwin Junction, the load was 10 590 pounds overweight with frozen poultry aboard. Charles Roark of Wichita is slated to appear soon in Judge Kloster's court.
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Baldwin, Kas
Justice Court
Kansas City
Charles J. Bruvkeen
I. J. Closter
Brackeen
Baldwin Junction
Eric. DeGraffenreid
Dee Montgomery
Charles Roark
Wichita
Strife-Torn Kansas Legislature Ends Session
Kansas lawmakers wrapped a strife filled session enacting nearly 500 laws with big effects on property taxes and state funding. State levy needs rise and building fund levies increase while education and road services promise more. The session also reshaped school finance, motor vehicle taxation, a book rental program, labor relations, small loans, and license plate counts amid warnings of tighter revenue ahead.
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Topeka
Kansas
Fred Hall
Highway Patrol
Citizens Commission
Hall
Landon Heads Dodge City Drive for Hall of Fame Effort
Former governor Alf M Landon accepts general chairmanship of the state committee aiming to bring the National Cowboy Hall of Fame and a Lamb Ambulance service to Dodge City. The drive centers on establishing the museum and related aims in Dodge City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Alf M. Landon
National Cowboy Hall of Fame
Lamb Ambulance
Uand Museum
Dodge City
Weather forecast notes cooling but overall pleasant outlook
Partly cloudy northeast and mostly fair elsewhere this afternoon through Tuesday. Cooler tonight and across the extreme east Tuesday with low plus 25 to 30 northwest to 45 50 southeast and highs 50 to 60. High 74 Sunday with low 57 today. Yesterday’s sky partly cloudy with strong south wind gusts to 50 mph and river stage 1.25 feet. Record highs and lows for this date noted.
Mild Weather Expected Across Kansas With Dust Subsiding
Weather outlook for Kansas remains mild with little temperature change through tomorrow. Cloudiness in the northeast, cooler in the east tonight and tomorrow. Dust storms eased after Sunday high winds. Ottawa reported gusts up to 50 to 63 mph. Saturday high 68, Sunday 74, lows 50 and near ST today.
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Kansas
Weather Bureau
Ottawa
John P. Kelsey
April Court Term Opens in District Court
The April term of district court opened with Judge Floyd H. Coffman in charge and a jury call set for April 11. John A. Hill of Ozawa pleaded guilty to reckless driving and was fined 100 dollars plus costs after a drunken driving charge. A memorial service was held for Walter Pleasant, local attorney, organized by the Franklin Bar Association.
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District Court
Floyd H. Coffman
Coffman
John A. Hill
Ozawa
Basil W. Kelsey
Walter Pleasant
The
Franklin Bar Association
Ottawa voters set for council and school board elections
Ottawa voters face city commission and school board races with two candidates for commissioner and six for the board. Incumbent Kenneth Andrews seeks re election against Ivan Brown. board candidates include Dr Arvid Berglund and L B Paine seeking re election alongside Harold Crawford Ben Park Harry Rybolt and R C Winchester. Polls open 9 a m close 6 p m with Lincoln School Dennis Machinery Co Court House Library Science Hall Ottawa University City Hall Federated Church Nazarene Church and other precincts serving voters including those outside city limits but within School District No 30. Ottawa League of Women Voters will remind voters by telephone directory listings and loudspeaker outreach all day. Building funds for First Baptist Church reported at 120000 with more pledges and planned new classrooms and a heating plant.
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Ottawa School Board
Ottawa
Ottawa League of Women Voters
Kenneth Andrews
Streets and Utilities
Ivan Brown
Arvid Berglund
L. B. Paine
Harold Crawford
Ben Park
Harry Rybolt
R. C. Winchester
Herald
Lincoln School
Dennis Machinery Co
Ottawa University
Walnut
Federated Church
Main
Nazarene Church
West Seventh
Kansas Loan Co
Kansas State Bank
Holy Week Services Launched In Ottawa
Holy Week observances began in Ottawa with Palm Sunday services in most churches. About 875 grade school pupils attended Palm Sunday Vespers at Eugene Field school auditorium under Mrs. Paul Shipps. Community Holy Week services started at Memorial Auditorium with Rev. Frank Johnson Pippin as speaker. Services continue daily at Federated church and other venues through Thursday, with ecumenical events and a sunrise service planned. Easter vacation follows Thursday. return Tuesday April 12.
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Ottadway
Eugene Field School
Paul Shipps
Memorial Auditorium
Frank Johson Pippin
Community Christian Church
Kansas City
Federated Church
Lions Club
Rotary and
Kiwanis
Vhurch
Ottawa
Assembly
al Ihis
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
St. Mary’s College
St. Mary’s
Kansas
Ottawa Youth Council
Country Club
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John C. “Blackie” Lewis
Tenter
Fred Herm
Ari Jensen
Blackie" Lewis
Franklin County
Bruce Speers
Spears
M. Kenneth
Nichols Sales
Andrews
Landon
North Side
M. Kenneth E. Andrews
B. Paine
Baptist Building Fund
Ian
Colima
Mexico
W. Ivan Brown
First Baptist Church
Gorsage
Pippin
Ottawa Civic Choir
Martin Brockway
Memoria
Umber
Edgar Kerr
Kerr
Tomurray
Ingh
Board of Education
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