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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1958

Page

2

Truman admission of error on unemployment interview

Chicago American reports ex president Truman says he was wrong in testifying before the House Banking Committee that an exclusive Ottawa interview did not happen. He recalls memory lapses under questioning and regrets his earlier statements.

Chicago Chicago American Truman House Banking Committee Ottawa Fire Department Sinclair S. Main Independence, Mo Washington Rep. Talle R Lowa New York Times Times Ottawa University Missouri Winchester St. Louis Illinois Tolle Llinois

Rantoul Grade School PTA Elects Officers for Year

The Rantoul Grade School PTA met at the school house and elected officers for the coming year. President is Mrs. Donald Rodgers, vice president Mrs. Bill Jones, secretary-treasurer Mrs. Neal Todd. Grade teachers Mrs. Maude Bray and Mrs. Geneva Trickett presented the old officers with potted plants. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Todd and Mrs. Jones. Plans included a trip to Swope Park and a rummage sale in Ottawa on May 16. Several families enjoyed a birthday supper at the F C Hermesmeyer home in honor of Mrs. Hermesmeyer’s 23rd birthday.

Rantoul Grade School PTA Donald Rodgers Bill Jones Neal Todd Maude Bray Geneva Trickett Todd Jones Swope Park Ottawa

Deaths: C E Jack Bennett Pomona and Lang Vassar

C E Jack Bennett 76 Pomona former real estate salesman died last night at home born May 4, 1881 in Orangeville Michigan. Funeral Tuesday 11 a.m. McVey Dengel Mortuary with cremation 2 p.m. Maple Hill Cemetery Kansas City Kansas. Arthur Raymond Lang 49 Vassar died en route to Topeka hospital born August 14 1908 in Vassar. Surviving mother Ida Lang Osage City two brothers and sister in law in Osage City Topeka and Ottawa. Funeral services for Lang at Vassar EUB Church tomorrow 2 p.m. burial Vassar Cemetery.

C.E Jack” Bennett Pomona Orangeville Mich McVey Dengel Mortuary Maple Hill Cemetery Kansas City Kas Arthur Raymond Lang Vassar Topeka Ida Lang Osage City Sam Griggs Anders Albert Pueblo Colo William Ottawa Co. B. Jackson Elsie McNeal Vassar Eub Church Vassar Cemetery Bennett C. E Maple Hill Kansas

Hospital Notes and Births and Discharges

Hospital notes record admissions including Mrs. John H. Rodgers at 840 Pe can and Dale Langley in Pomiona on Friday. Births listed for Herb Wolfe in Richmond, Eugene Stephen in Yates Center, and Robert L. Roush in Princeton with weights noted. Discharges include David Hermreck, Carla Pence, Mrs. Dean Kirkland and baby, Mrs. Le Roy Reeves and baby, Mrs. Leonard Medina and baby, and Ronald Wayne Reed.

John H. Rodgers Dale Langley Pomiona Herb Wolfe Richmond Eugene Stephen Yates Center Robert L. Roush Princeton David Hermreck S. Oak Carla Pence N. Cherry Dean Kirkland Ranloul LeRoy Reeves Olive Leonard Medina N. Locust Ronald Wayne Reed Ash

Rantoul News: Local Visits and High School Play

Guests from Lawrence Olpe and Kansas City stayed with Springer and Byrn families. Presbyterian Church meeting led by Mrs. Chester Jackson with Japan lesson by Fayne Lathen. KU Medical Center surgery for Kevin Frazell, home in Iola. Junior Class at Rantoul High to perform Bolts and Nuts on April 23 at 8 p.m.

Richard Springer Olpe Miss Frances Springer Dr. Siebert Kansas City C. R. Springer D. Springer Osawatormie LLC Presbyterian Church William Foster Chester Jackson Fayne Lathen Japan Lula Caylor Clyde Frazell Kevin Iola E. R. Martin University of Kansas Medical Center Lou Wingfield Osawatomie B. Jackson Rantoul High School Rantoul High Gymnasim

Vanguard satellite expected to orbit 200 years

Navy official Dr John P Hagen announced the Vanguard satellite will remain in orbit for at least 200 years. As director of the program he noted slow decay due to orbital dimensions, 405 miles minimum and 2463 miles maximum distance, with further observation needed for precise life estimate.

Navy Vanguard Washington Navy Vanguard John P. Hagen Hagen Progam American Society of Newspaper Editors

Local Markets and Community News Highlights

Local markets report commodity prices and farm news as wheat, corn, soybeans, and oats show varied prices. Community notes include births, engagements, and hospital visits. residents travel and family events are mentioned alongside alumni association plans and local housing updates.

County Officials To Topeka Meeting

County Commissioners Reeves Cecil Vining and J H Button with Franklin County Welfare staff will attend the Kansas Conference of Social Work in Topeka starting Sunday and ending Wednesday April 23. The annual event draws welfare personnel from county and state offices ministers educators guidance center directors probate judges and fathers Wanda Baird and Mrs Fred Kaiser participate. Ottawa University students may attend parts of the sessions.

Reeves Cecil Vining J. H., Button Franklin County Welfare Staff Topeka Kansas Conference of Social Work Wanda Baird Fred, Kaiser Ottawa University

Vanguard Timeframe Assurance Cited by Hagen

Hagen states the drag will gradually pull Vanguard toward Earth but confirms the craft will remain with us for at least 200 years. The remark centers on long term orbital stability and future presence of the Vanguard.

Earth Hagen

Directory of churches and services in North Bantiat area

A busy listing of church names, locations, pastors, and weekly schedules. Includes Chapel Baptist on 2nd and Pop, Church of Christ on 803 N Poplar, United Brethren, Free Methodist, Calvary Baptist, First Methodist, and many others with Sunday school times, worship hours, youth groups, and midweek meetings. Also notes local residents: Henry and Howard Fishburn, Arlyss Baker, and others with recent health or travel updates.

North Bantiat Oak Wilson Jerry Pantor Worling William Bailey Bunday Iip

Townsend Car Burglary Sparks Paris Police Hunt

Paris police search for private correspondence and personal effects stolen from Group Capt. Peter Townsend’s parked car. Newspapers speculate letters from Princess Margaret. Townsend says no such information. He provides a list of stolen items including francs, a Schweitzer inscribed book, camera, clothing, and unidentified papers.

Paris Peter Townsend Britain Princess Margaret Townsend Margaret Albert Schweitzer

Faiths Bible Church to host mission photos Sunday

Notes of churches feature pictures showing missionary work by Rev Bill Payne Mrs Payne and son Jon in Matogrosso Brazil. Speakers include W C Payne McNish and Dr William McCreery. Sterling College president to speak at United Presbyterian Service as Rev M Todd Macdonald is ill. Sunday marks National Christian College day.

Bill Payne Jon Matogrosso Brazil South America Faith’ S Bible Church N. Poplar W. C. Payne C. B. McNish Ottawa William McCreery Sterling College United Presbyterian Church Walnut M. Todd Macdonald Ransom Memorial Hospital

Cattle On Grain Feed In State Up In Kansas

On April 1 the number of cattle on grain feed in Kansas was estimated at 175000, a 75 percent rise from a year earlier. Of these 141000 were on farms and 340000 in commercial feed facilities.

Topeka Kansas

Local Socials Highlight May Move Plans and Club Meetings

Land plans to move here early in May. Star Helping Hand group met seven the afternoon with Mrs. Bob Cooper for a social hour. Eight ladies met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Ross Spencer to work on Mrs. Andersons quilt. Mrs. Ann Bowman has returned to Okmulgee after a visit with son Kenneth Bowman and family. The Scissory Club enjoyed a potluck dinner at the Clark-Burnett home Wednesday. The afternoon was spent socially. Mrs. Clarence Burnett was a guest. Fourteen attended the Chamber of Commerce dinner meeting. Plans were made for the annual spring clean-up.

Star Bob Cooper Ross Spencer Chamber of Commerce

Appanoose Area Highlights From Local Notices

Darell Lauver, among 29 in American Politics class at Mc Pherson College, attends the second session of the 85th Congress for five days. Donnie and Galen Weese of Sunflower visit Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Rich and family. Mr. and Mrs. Max Hetrick are Saturday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wischrappe. Virginia Mesigh and Judy Wiscombe attend Jr-Hi-Jamboree at Concordia Friday and Saturday in Vassar.

Darell Lauver McPherson College Donnie Galen Weese Sunflower C. K. Rich Max Hetrick Howard Wischrappe Vassar Virginia Mesigh Judy Wiscombe Concordia

Funeral for Lori Claudette Johnson Infant services held

Graveside services for Lori Claudette Johnson infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Gerald R Johnson were conducted at Highland Cemetery. Father Charles M Brink officiated the funeral on Tuesday afternoon.

Lori Claudette Johnson Lord Claudette Johnson Gerald R. Johnson Highland Cemetery Charles M. Brink

Probate Notices and City Resolution From Ottawa Kansas

Notices in Franklin County Kansas outline hearings for the estate of George H Tilcock and ancillary matters for Ella B Waring, with deadlines April 28 1958. Also a resolution by Ottawa city to improve Thirteenth Street with paving curb drainage and special assessments adopted April 16 1958.

Kansas Franklin County George H. Tilcock Ottawa C. P. Burrows Basil W. Kelsey State of Ella B. Waring Ella B. White L. Frank Waring Gta Franklins County Thirteenth Street Willow Street Maple Street Mapletreet Kensay Keb Andrews

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