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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1955
Page
9
An Ottawa toddler, David Campbell, became trapped in a bathroom when he locked the door. Fire Chief Harry Gilliland and firefighter Everett Chapman freed him quickly using a wire and tools. Mrs. Doris Campbell sought help from the fire department at 209 E. 5th.
About 30 people from nine counties joined Ottawa residents for a Sunflower Camp and Hospital Council of the American Red Cross gathering at Forbes Air Base Topeka marking the council’s 12th anniversary. Attendees included Mrs. G. C. Fredeen and other Ottawa members. W. W. E. Thomas led a base and hospital tour and presided at a dinner in the hospital dining room.
Forty five Franklin county youngsters received their first polio shots at Wellsville High School. Dr. Naylor and Dr. Haury administered the Salk vaccine, with second shots in two weeks and booster at seven months.
City commissioners discussed disposal of logs cut from the Marais des Cygnes river at the new dam west of Hope cemetery. Logs hauled by Ottawa trucks were sent to Nauman Lumber Co, with officials denying any sale agreement. Nauman said logs were dumped while he was away and pledged to investigate. For sale old newspapers 10c per bundle. Herald office.
Eleven Ottawa High School students competed in national mathematics tests this morning. The top scorers include seniors Donald Cain Ilo Henning Margaret Pahlman and Doug Scott along with juniors Ruthie Bemmels Joy Fleming Gary Fredricks Marilyn Henning Bob Luce Larry Ogg and Stanley Stewart.
The FBI arrested a man and a woman in Lima, Ohio, for the Bendena Kansas State Bank robbery of 1800 dollars. Herbert C. Griffith, 25, an Air Force dischargee from Lincoln, Nebraska, and Alice Evelyn Green, 23, of Lincoln, were captured with an undetermined sum found on Green. Griffith is a Vaughnsville, Ohio native with a Fredericktown, Ohio residence claim.
Ottawa boat enthusiasts plan a boat dock and ramp on city property west of the river pumping station dam for the Ottawa Boat Club. Don Meeker and others told the city commission they will fund the project. public use rights were discussed with City Attorney Gleason. A meeting Sunday at 1 pm near the pump station site will discuss forming the club, followed by a Kaw River boating party near Lawrence.
The State Corporation Commission approved a rate increase for Kansas City Power and Light Co effective April 29, raising about 9.28 percent on average for nearly 47,000 customers across Johnson Wyandotte Miami Osage Linn Franklin Douglas Leavenworth Bourbon and Allen counties. The change, first since 1951, adds $543 000 in Kansas revenue based on 1954 sales and includes new tiered rates for outlying areas and Paola residential customers. Meter readings through the month may delay full effect by up to five weeks.
City commissioners voted to close a purchase of three parcels on Hickory Street for a parking lot. The $32,500 deal covers 162 feet frontage and 150 feet depth, reportedly involving properties owned by Russell Crites C L Kapp and Dr R C Capron. The Watkins property to the north was not included. Hartley’s possible commission was debated.
Generally fair conditions extend through this afternoon tonight and Friday. Extreme northwest may warm more this afternoon and tonight with lows in the 40s to around 50 in the southeast. Friday highs expected 75 to 85 in the southwest to 80 in the north east. yesterday’s high 71 and today’s low around 42. Hourly temps cover the 24 hours ending at 8 am.
The National Guard conducted a continent wide peace time mobilization named Operation Minuteman. More than 2000 communities from Florida to Alaska joined in a two hour alert using 280000 guardsmen at battle stations or assembly points. Officials said results show rapid, efficient activation by state governors for state or national emergencies.
The weather bureau said present conditions will continue with generally fair weather and slightly warmer temperatures. Friday forecast calls for highs from 75 to 80 in the northeast and 80 to 85 in the southwest, with Ottawa posting a 77 high yesterday and 42 low this morning.
John Gere was elected commander of the American Legion last night at the post home. He previously led in 1940 and 1941. Elected officers include Floyd Crowl, Lloyd Stafford, George Medlock, John Allen, Rev. Matt Guilfoyle, Harvey Stephens, Tom Flory, and Jack Sullens. Meritorious service awards were given to Crowl, Jones, Allen, Medlock, and Towner.
New York P President Eisenhower's address at the Associated Press luncheon will be telecast and broadcast from the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. CBS and NBC will carry it live on television and Minnick's network will show the event at 1 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
The United States sent a fast mission to Taipei to gauge Nationalist sentiment for a cease-fire line across Formosa Strait. Adm. Arthur W. Radford and Walden Robertson left for the visit, amid reports of Soviet jet deliveries to Red China. The trip aims to maintain contact during a tense period without signaling a crisis.
Ninety six men of Ottawa National Guard Headquarters Battery 127th Field Artillery were alerted to report to posts for a local security drill amid a nationwide test of mobilization speed. The operation involved radio equipped divisions securing water plants and entrances while a Kansas-wide alert reported 90 percent readiness.
City commission last night voted to fence the Forest Park baseball diamond using city workers. Ralph Emerson presented fence drawings and bids showed Star Grain and Lumber Co. at 663.52 as the lowest. Nugman Lumber Co. 738.46 and Ottawa Lumber Co. 816.96. Plans include selling advertising space on the board fence with bids for sign painting. City Attorney Gleason to study legal aspects and prepare a report.
WINDSOR England Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her 20th birthday today with a brisk canter in Windsor Gret Park.
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