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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1965

Page

4

Local Hospital Admissions and campus notices

Lester E Daugharthy of 804 S Mulberry admitted to St Luke's Hospital Kansas City Mo April 21 in room 484 Annex Jr Sr High PTA Bean Supper set for 75c April 27 from 5 to 7 using south door Mary Wittman of 610 S Lycamore entered KU Medical Center Saturday in room 221B Clothes line sale at 316 S Mulberry April 28 Miss Pat Merritt Peace Corps volunteer on Baker campus April 90 spoke in classes and Peace Corps material on display in Baker Union film shown 3 45 Everyone invited to see this film Princeton MYF Chili Supper 530 pm April 29 Methodist Church.

Lester E. Daugharthy S. Mulberry St. Luke’s Hospital Kansas City Annex Pat Merritt Baker Baker Union Mereritt Tunisia North Africa

Ottawa Musicians Sweep Superior Ratings at KU Festival

Two Ottawa musicians won superior ratings at the state music festival held last weekend at the University of Kansas. John Presley trumpet and Charles Brandon sousaphone led a field of 400 entries from 65 Kansas high schools in the contest.

Ottawa University of Kansas John Presley Charles Brandon Kansas

Reed's Watch and Pair Enrollment Notice at Eugene Field

Enrollment for kindergarten in the Eugene Field School District will be held from 2:05 a.m. to noon at the principal's office. Children must be five years old by January 1, 1966 to qualify. Address appears as 180 S Hickory, Reed’s Watch and pair in care.

Eugene Field School

Funeral attendance for nephew of Neill and Cromwells

Ellis piano tuning CH 24431 Adv MR and Mrs Gien C Neill and Mr and Mrs Harley Cromwell attended the funeral services for Houston Neill, killed in an automobile accident Friday afternoon. Also noted is a dry cleaning offer and a student group trip to Kansas City with a miscaption correction for Mrs Tom Porter.

Gien C. Neill Harley Cromwell Houston Neill Vassar Emporia

Landscaping meeting at First Methodist Church basement

A landscaping design and improvement meeting is scheduled for 7 30 P M Wednesday at the First Methodist Church basement. All forty members enrolled in the landscaping course are invited to attend the county project meeting.

First Methodist Church

Fort Lauderdale man admitted to Cedar House Nursing Home

Mr. Charles Averill of Fort Lauderdale Florida, uncle of Mrs. Glenn Mack, arrived Saturday evening and became a resident at Cedar House Nursing Home. He had traveled to Ottawa with his nephew R M Averill.

Charles Averill Fort Lauderdale Fla Glenn Mack Cedar House Nursing Home Ottawa R. M. Averill

Mrs J W Franklin Returns Home From Hospital

Mrs J W Franklin of 6265 Sycamore has returned home after treatment at KU Medical Center. The notice lists the patient and her home address as part of a local hospital recovery notice.

J. W. Franklin Sycamore K.U. Medical Center

Classifieds Deliver Results Say CH 2 4700

A brief note touts classifieds as effective, urging readers to call CH 2 4700 for results. It presents no other facts or context.

Baker Names New Curator for Kansas Conference History Room

Dr. Wm. J. Scarborough announced that Rev. Merle W. White will become Curator of the Kansas Conference Historical Room and Coordinator of Historical Programs on June 1. White, longtime pastor in Johnson County, plans retirement next June after 47 years in the ministry. He seeks original documents and manuscripts to enrich the Baker University collection started in 1908.

Wm. J. Scarborough Baker University Merle W. Whitelaw Kansas South Park Johnson County Perry Colony Oskaloosa Richmond White City Clifton Randolph Columbi Zion Council Grove Whitlow Clara Hare Court Garrett Theological School

Career Ends At Wellsville Bank

Mrs. Forrest Bell of Wellsville will end 19 years at the Wellsville Bank as assistant cashier on May 1. Two new staff additions were announced by H. E. DeTar. Jerry Vickers of Baldwin joins mid May after high school and Emporia Teachers College training.

Forrest Bell Wellsville Wellsville Bank H. E. DeTar J. C. Jones Jr Wellseville Jerry Vickers Baldwin Wellsville High School Emporia

Boy Sleeps Has a Wreck Near Wellsville

An 18 year old Olathe youth, Larry E. Schaal, was cited for reckless driving after telling officers he fell asleep at the wheel. The 1961 Chevrolet left the right side of I 35, struck a guard rail, and toppled a barbed wire fence near Wellsville at about 2 30 a m Sunday. Schaal, uninjured, faced about 250 dollars front end damage, 50 dollars rail damage, and 10 dollars fence damage.

Olathe Wellsville Larry E. Schaal Olathe Rfd Schaal

Local drivers fined in county court docket

Darryl D. Bell, 18, Wellsville, cited April 20 on South Main Street for driving an unsafe vehicle pleaded guilty and was fined $15 plus costs. Austin A. Gilbert, 36, Ottawa RFD 2, cited April 20 about eight miles east of Ottawa on K 68 for speeding 80 in a 70 zone pleaded guilty and fined $10 plus costs. Herman J. Andrees, 28, Osawatomie, cited April 6 two miles north of Ottawa on US 59 for following too close found guilty and fined $16 plus costs.

Darryl D. Bell Wellsville RFD South Main Street Austin A. Gilbert Ottawa Herman J. Andrees Osaswatomie

Lightning spooks driver as car crashes near Ottawa

Violet Callahan, 45, of Pomona, escaped injury after a bolt of lightning startled her 1955 Chevrolet station wagon late Saturday. She left the highway five miles west of Ottawa on K68, crossed a field driveway and a concrete culvert, and struck a power pole but caused no pole damage. She was treated at Ransom Memorial Hospital for bruises and abrasions and released. Estimated front-end damage to the car was $300. No arrest made.

Pomona Violet Callahan Ottawa Callahan Ransom Memorial Hospital

Elks Hold Card Contest Winners Named in Event

The Elks Club bridge tournament on April 25 crowned two session open pairs victors Kenneth McNabb and Virgil Patterson. Other prize teams included Bill Mathews, H. O. Madison, Mel Schick, Don Weekly, Carl Ross, Don Kerr, John Startzel, and Ed Sites with partners from Kansas City and nearby towns. In regular Monday play, top pairs were Hazel Amos with Maurie Schaulis, Clare Senior with Ethel Henderson, Doris Peeters with Freda Gilmore, Mary J. Hanes with Bill Stuart, with Ottawa and Kansas City participants.

The Elks Club Virgil Patterson Pleasantton Bill Mathews Prairie Village H. O. Madison Indeependence Mel Schick Don Weekly Kansas City Carl Ross Don Kerr Warrensburg John Startzel Rayetown Ed Sites Hazel Amos Maurie Schaulis Clare Senior Ethel Henderson Doris Peeters Freda Gilmore Ottawa Mary J. Hanes Bill Stuart Lubbock Tex

Spring Crops Progress In Kansas Wheat Slower In West

AP reports in the Kansas state weekly weather and crop report that spring planting shows mixed progress. Corn planting reached 10 percent, oats 86 percent, and spring barley 90 percent, all lagging behind 1964 levels and averages. Wheat growth is spotty with critical moisture shortfalls in western areas while northern and eastern regions see better growth. Sugar beet planting advances in western sections and clover and forage grass sowing continues in southern counties.

Topeka Kansas

Richmond Area News notices and student delegates

Richmond Area News reports Leon Sobba a sophomore at Emerporia State attended a Newman Club delegation to Cape Girardeau Missouri over the weekend. It notes a musical program by Grades 3 and 4 at the PTC meeting on April 21 and lists new officers including President Mrs Glen Wharton Vice President Mrs Gloria Stroble Secretary Mrs Gene Vining Treasurer Mrs Virgil Rossman Program Chairman Norman Shine Publicity Chairman Robert Ledom.

Mabel Chandler Leon Sobba Emerporia State Newman Club Cape Gerardeau Louis Sobba Richemond PTC Glen Wharton Gloria Stroble Gene Vining Virgil Rossman Norman Shine Robert Ledom

Battery stolen from 1965 Ford pickup on Main Street

Police were notified Monday that an Auto Light battery valued at 20.75 dollars was taken from a 1965 Ford pickup parked at Robertson Motor Company used car lot at 405 North Main. The theft is believed to have occurred Sunday night or early Monday.

Robertson Motor Company N. Main

Area Marines In Training At Camp Pendleton

Pvt. Eldon L. Shisler son of Mrs Zoe Shisler 704 S Cedar has completed four weeks of individual combat training at Camp Pendleton Calif Also Pvt Robert E Black son of Mrs Mary C Black 7386 Sycamore is also taking training at Camp Pendleton

Eldon L. Shisler Zoe Shisler S. Cedear Camp Pendleton Calif. Marine Robert E. Black Mary C. Black Sycamore

County 4-H Boys Place In Contest at Douglas County Show

Three Franklin County 4-H members placed in the judging contest at the Douglas County Beef Breeders Show in Lawrence on Saturday. Emory Morgan, leader of the Silver Leaf 4-H Club, was second in the adult division. Bob Krueger of Town and Country 4-H Club and Billy Lytle of the SHAFF 4-H Club tied for third in the junior division. About 12 of the 70 contestants were Franklin County 4-H members.

Franklin County Douglas County Beef Breeders Lawrence Emory Morgan Silver Leaf Bob Krueger Billy Lytle

Death of Earl P Hart Pomona painter at 74

Earl Percy Hart age 74 of Pomona died at 3 15 p m Monday at his home. A painter by trade he had lived in Pomona since 1934. Services will be at 2 p m Thursday at Alden Harrington and Son Funeral Home Bonner Springs Towner Chapel oversees local arrangements He was born May 8 1890 in Maywood Kansas He was a member of Bonner Springs Christian Church and a charter member of the Pomona Lions Club Surviving are his wife Mary married June 18 1911 at Bonner Springs two daughters Mrs E C Riley and Mrs A H Halletter Bonner Springs one son Harry A Hart Kansas City Kansas nine grandchildren two great grandchildren four sisters Mrs Gladys Carl California Mrs Eunice Maltby Wichita Mrs Nora Reiney Maplewood Mo and Mrs Mabel Damon California and one brother Bert Hart Wichita

Earl Percy Hart Pomona Alden Harrington and Son Bowener Springs Towner Chapel Maywood Kan Bonner Springs Maplewood Mabel Damon California Bert Hart Wichita

Mrs Kate A Baker 78 dies in Ottawa hospital

Mrs Kate A Baker aged 78 of 733 S Poplar died at 9 25 am in Ransom Memorial Hospital after a five day stay. Services set for 2 pm Thursday at Dengel and Son Mortuary with Rev Ned Roberts officiating. Burial in Highland Cemetery. Born Feb 23 1887 in Council Grove she lived in Franklin County Ottawa and Osawatomie before moving. Married Oct 20 1912 to Oscar J Baker. Survived by husband one son O Warren Baker one granddaughter two sisters Mrs Denver Cowgar and Mrs William Poff and many nephews and nieces.

Kate A. Baker S. Poplar Ransom Memorial Hospital Dengel and Son Mortuary Ned Roberts Highland Cemetery Baker Council Grove Franklin County Ottawa Osawatomie Oscar J. Baker The Christian Church O. Warren Baker Denver Cowgar Hiawasse Ark Wil.iam Poff Sacramento Calif

Dole Criticizes Plan To Cut Technical Aid

Washington AP Rep Robert Dole Kan contends cuts to technical assistance for soil conservation disrupt district work and raise Kansas costs. He warns of soil and water damage nationwide, noting Kansas would lose over 3 million in cost sharing and farmers would pay 586000 annually without federal aid. He urges boosting federal support by 10.9 million for soil and water programs and 5.1 million for the Great Plains plan in his district.

Washington Robert Dole R-Kan House Dole Kansas Soil Conservation Service SCS Great Plains

Savio Leaves Free Speech Movement at Berkeley Rally

Mario Savio 22, head of UC Berkeley student revolt, announced he is leaving the Free Speech Movement and may withdraw from the Berkeley campus scene. He spoke Monday at Sproul Hall steps after leading about 1000 students in a December sit-in.

Berkeley Calif Mario Savio University of California Savio Sproul Hall

Tip winner named for Herald tip award

Max Roush of 406 S Main wins the Heralds $5 news tip prize for last week. He supplied the tip about the Baldwin woman who speaks daily with her husband in Labra dor. Other entrants included Mrs Charles Ebeck and Bruce Moses. Each reported a fire.

Max Roush S. Main Herald Roush The Baldwin Labrador Charles Ebeck Bruce Moses

Hospital Notes Admissions and Dismissals Recap

Hospital notes list admissions Monday for Mrs. Robert A Reed Ottawa RFD 3 Mrs Joe Burns Melev ern Mrs Alfred Mathias Pomona Connie Mietchen 224 Maple Robert Kerr 1141 S Cedar Mrs Richard LaNier Ottawa RFD 4 Tuesday dismissals include Mrs Everett Stankard Pomona RFD 3 and Mrs Elmer Mellies 1039 Cottonwood Tuesday

Robert A. Reed Ottawa Joe Burns Melevern Alfred Mathias Pomona Connie Mietchen Maple Robert Kerr S. Cedar Richard LaNier Everett Stankard Pomona Rfd Elmer Mellies Cottonwood

Livestock Prices Report From Kansas City Market

AP dispatch from Kansas City shows hogs mixed with barrows and gilts 25 to 50 lower, sows steady to 25 lower, weights 190 to 310 pounds listed. sheep market steady for spring lambs and ewes with prime lambs 26.50 to 27.00. cattle and calves steady to weak with slaughter steers 24.50 to 25.75, heifers 22.50 to 24.00, cows 13.50 to 15.00, calves 17.00 to 19.50, and feeder steers 20.50 to 23.50.

Kansas City

Notice of Hearing in Estate of Mary Evelyn Martin

In the Probate Court of Franklin County Kansas a petition by Winton A Winter as Executor under the Will of Mary Evelyn Martin deceased seeks final settlement and assignment of assets. Defenses must be filed by May 19 1965 at 10 00 oclock a m in Ottawa.

State of Kansas Franklin County Mary Evelyn Martin Ottawa

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mary Wittman S. Lycasmore University of Kansas Medical Center Princeton Methodist Church Reed Hickory Ellis Durbin Centropolis S. Hickory Dairy Queen Tom Moore Tom Porter Ottawa High School Pat Sievers Sally Gibson Anne Christie Beth Butler Bolt Elks Kenneth McNabb Richmond Area News Police News Eldon Shisler Tip R.A.M Millard R, Wren Melvin L. Sellers Secy Ottawa Lodge No A.F A.M Charles E. Ratliff W. M Clarence E, Rea 6Th St John's Fruit Market Bob Hussey Inc Gibson Discount Center Gibeson Discount Center Darbe Iola Legals Hart Earl P. Hart Sous Lengel Son Kertuay Cowner Myers Bros Claude Howard Ottawa Rfd Franklin County Sale Company North Union School Printy Ben Printy Main Elsie M. Cain Posmona, Kans Harold Stewart C. A. Hobbs Tom Seyler Adm Poplar Clifford R Hobbs Jack Nelson Jim’? Brady
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