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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1961

Page

4

Ottawa Junior High elects Kayettes leaders in student body

Barbara Hughes and Kay Reams were elected president and vice president of the Ottawa Junior High Kayettes. Marla Jo Babcock and Roberta Christian became secretary and treasurer. Centennial Parade tickets go on sale at local stores for $1.00. A minor collision on Ash Street caused major vehicle damage with no injuries or citations. Ottawa bowling team finishes 13th at state in Kansas City with top scores from Kamp Schroeder and others. Drake's Bakery advertises fresh pastry offerings. Several local events including school concerts, a last day program, and Centennial activities are announced along with upcoming funerals and travel plans. Santa Fe railroad carloadings show slight decline year over year.

Barbara Hughes Kay Reams Ottawa Junior High School Kayettes Marla Jo Babcock Roberta Christian

France stages fourth atomic test in Sahara

Paris reports France conducted its fourth above ground atomic explosion in the Sahara at Reggane. Government sources describe the blast as a tower shot of weak power and say the miniaturization program may have succeeded. Officials warn radioactive fallout poses no danger to populations.

Paris France Sahara Hve North Africa Reggane

Peterson to Columbia Session invites rural education leaders

W E Peterson superintendent of Wellsville Schools is invited to the 18th annual Work Conference on administration and organization of rural education at Columbia University from July 24 to August 11. Attendees include local districts state departments colleges preparing teachers and national organizations. The event will study new and proven methods for coordinating rural schools and curricula to meet rising demand for better education.

W. E. Peterson Wellsville Columbia University

Two Ottawans fined for drag racing in Police Court

Garry J. Crawford 18 and Robert D. Altic 22, both Ottawa residents, were fined 35 dollars each after pleading guilty to reckless driving in the form of drag racing on April 22. Carl W. Coffman 22 of Wellsville faced 15 dollars for driving 45 mph in a 30 mph zone. Bonds of 15 and 25 dollars were forfeited by Frankie Yakle 28 for illegal mufflers and Trinidad M. Ybarra 36 for following too closely in a collision that damaged multiple cars at Island Main near a stop. Stephen S. Connaway 27 forfeited a 25-dollar bond for driving 55 mph in a 30 mph zone on April 7 and was scheduled for trial today.

Garry J. Crawford Ash Robert D. Altic N. Oak Carl W. Coffman Wellsville Frankie Yakle RFD Trinidad M. Ybarra S. Walnut Ybarra Gary Lee Burns Willow Evelyn Collins Burns Collins

Hospital Notes Admissions and Dismissals Today

Admissions list includes Mrs Clint Laallette Lane Mra Robert Nowell 6028 Cedar Gene Brown RFD 3 Mrs Larry MacArthur Richmond Mrs Charles Bishop 1038 N Sycamore today Dismissals include Chester Burgoon 1st Elm Mrs Theron Wray and baby son 516 W 2nd Monday Steven Jones 310 Willow Willard Elder 628 N Locust Mrs Claud Sink RFD 2 Mrs Donald McFarland 727 N Sycamore today

Clint la Chester Burgoon 1St Elm Theron Wray Baby Son Steven Jones Willow Willard Elder N. Locust Claude’ Sink Donald McFarland N. Sycamore

Wellsville Centennial TV appearance announced

Wellsville women from the Centennial committee will appear on a 8 05 a m TV program Wednesday on Channel 9. Mrs Charles Stephens Mrs Lester Whitley Jr and Mrs E E Turner will discuss the April 29 to May 6 Wellsville celebration and related events. Judy Stephens will model a dress and bonnet from 100 years ago in the feature.

Wellsville Channel ‘9 Charles Stephens Lester. Whitley Jr E. E. Turner Stephens Whitley Nell Burtla

Anderson McVey Speak At Emporia Dinner

Gov John Anderson and Rep Walter L McVey spoke at the Suh District Kickoff Dinner in Emporia hosted by the Lyon County Republican Central Committee. The event drew 533 delegates from 17 of 16 counties in the new Fifth District following redistricting that reduced six districts to five.

Emporia John Anderson Walter L. McVey Independence Suh Lyon County Republican Central Committee Sth

Cuban Picture One Of Terror Arrivals Report

Reporters describe Cuba after the abortive invasion with jail crowding and priests detained as Castro gains backing. Accounts from 88 arrivals in Mexico City and 62 in New York recount terror atmosphere, arrests of religious leaders, and homes used as prisons while some see unity behind Castro after the raid.

Fidel. Castro Cuba Cubana Airlines New York Mexico City Castro Harry Dolansky Montreal Dolansky Henry Marvin Allied Cigar Corp Havana

Joint Cease-Fire Call Accepted in Laos by Government

VIENTIANE Laos AP The government formally accepted a joint British Soviet cease fire call in Laos and hopes fighting ends by noon Wednesday. Peiping radio quoted Prince Souvanna Phouma backing by the Communist bloc welcoming the proposal and called for a peace meeting of all factions Saturday at Xieng Khouang. A British spokesman said the Soviet government is taking action regarding the Pathet Lao as the parties are invited to a 14 nation conference opening May 12 in Geneva.

Vientiane, Laos Laos Peiping Radio Souvanna Phouma Viet Nam Moscow Peiping Xieng Khouang Pathet Lao Central Plaine Des Jarres London Britain Soviet Union Geneva

Funeral Services for Abraham Lynn in Osawatomie

Funeral services for Abraham Lynn of Osawatomie who died April 20 at Ransom Memorial Hospital were held April 24 at Eddy Funeral Home. Rev. Charles P. Knight officiated with pallbearers Clint LaFollette Matt Fields Jerry Triplett Everett Johnson William Banks and Clarence Baffrey. Burial followed in Green Valley Cemetery.

Abraham Lynn Osawatomie Ransom Memorial Hospital Eddy Funeral Home Charles P. Knight Clint LaFollette Matt Fields Jerry Triplett Everett Johnson William Banks Clarence Baffrey Green Valley Cemetery

Five Are Cited By Highway Patrol

Four persons cited Sunday and one cited yesterday by state troopers have been charged in iCounty Court. Sunday arrestees include Larry Marang Coffeyville driving 682 miles in a 70 mile zone Carl Miller Shawnee driving 85 in a 70 zone Harold Riffey Baldwin no passing zone, and Charles Taylor Garnett operating a truck with one headlight and no tail light. George Sides Mission posted a 15 bond after troopers yesterday. Those cited Sunday are to appear April 29. Sides is scheduled to appear May 1.

Larry G. Marang Coffeyville Carl A. Miller Shawnee Harold E. Riffey RFD Baldwin Charles Taylor Garnett George 'S M. Sides Mission Sides

KC Markets Kansas City cattle and hog market report

KC Markets Kansas City AP reports cattle 4 600 head calves 100 slaughter steers uneven steady slaughter heifers and mixed yearlings steady with price ranges 21 25 per cwt for heifers and yearlings. hogs 4 500 head barrows and gilts weak to 40 lower sows steady to 25 higher, barrows 1 3 15.76 16.50, sows 14.75 15.75. sheep 3 000 market not yet established on spring slaughter lambs or fed shorn lambs with good and choice wooled slaughter lambs 14.00 15.00, utility and good slaughter ewes 3.00 4.00.

Kansas City

Probate Court Hearing Notices in Kansas Estates

In Franklin County Kansas a probate hearing is set for the estate of Arthur E. Mesenhimer with Kenneth E. Mesenhimer as executor seeking final settlement and heirs determination. Defenses must be filed by May 1 1961 in Ottawa. Bowers and Bowers represent the petitioner.

State of Kansas Franklin County Arthur E. Mesenhimer Kenneth E. Mesenhimer William ©. Baker Ottawa Eva Baker Morris

Stated Convocation of Ottawa Chapter No 7 RAM

Harry E. Brink and Melvin L. Sellers announce the Ottawa Chapter No 7 Royal Arch Masons will hold a stated convocation on Wednesday April 26 at 7:00 pm. Business meeting and work in the Mark Master Degree. All members welcome. Brink and Sellers sign as officers.

Harry E. Brink Melvin L. Sellers Rec Ottawa R.A.M

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