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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1962
Page
3
Police said a pane of glass in a Church of the Nazarene sign was broken by a large rock last night. Other briefs note cafe management change in May, a DUI case against Martin E. Stuart, and two juveniles apprehended for vandalizing a telephone booth.
A 16 year old Ottawa girl admitted turning in four false fire alarms over three days and nuisance calls to police and the sheriff. She was brought to headquarters after a tip from sheriff's officers and questioned for an hour and a half before being turned over to Juvenile Court.
An estimated 125 dollars in money and merchandise were taken from the Redwood Inn on US 58 early today. Undersheriff Joe Ferns said entry was made by removing glass from the front door and unlocking it. Items stolen include 13.80 dollars from the register, a woman's purse, a man's billfold, a box of candy, a table model television, and change from cigarette and music machines.
Much of the nation moves clocks forward Sunday for daylight time while states vary. Entire states listed as on daylight time include Maine Vermont New Hampshire Rhode Island Connecticut Massachusetts New York New Jersey California Washington Delaware Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota Nevada. States remaining on standard time include Georgia Texas Tennessee Hawaii Kansas Louisiana Mississippi Oklahoma Arizona Nebraska Alabama Utah North Dakota South Dakota Alaska Michigan Colorado. Many states fall into a mixed category with partial adoption or differing start and end dates.
Mrs Dorothy Spencer Stevenson 60 formerly of near Richmond died Thursday night at Anderson County Hospital after a three day stay. Survived by six children and 15 grandchildren, husband Floyd Stevenson deceased in 1947. Funeral at Farris Funeral Home Garnett Sunday 2 pm officiated by Reverend Copensparger burial in Greeley Cemetery. Also notes funeral in Ponca City for H L Barnes with survivors.
The U S Civil Service Commission announces exams for postal clerks at the Richmond post office. Full salary and details available from the Richmond postmaster or the executive secretary of the Board of U S Civil Service Examiners at Wichita’s Insurance Building Room 208 212 N Market.
Perfect Host Galway: An All Ireland Convention of Alcoholics Anonymous extends the hotel's dinner license to midnight tonight. Organizers say invited guests may wish to drink, explaining the event’s hosting needs.
Dear Ann Landers advises Victim of Religious Persecution to stay true to Seventh Day Adventist beliefs and seek compatible partners. She tells Alice to refuse copying and keep exam integrity. She counsels Buzz to say nothing about his wife’s keepsakes, noting growth comes with time.
Baldwin president William J. Scarborough announced a Presser Foundation grant of 400 for Baker University’s academic year 1962 63. The scholarship aids undergraduates in need with preference for music teachers. past recipients include Dale Fox of Topeka and Randall Myers of Gridley.
Cattle compared with last week see gains across most categories with slaughter steers 25-50 higher and feeders up to 26. Hogs mostly down with barrows gilts and sows 25 lower. sheep and lambs show steady to higher tones in spring slaughter and prime old crop ranges.
Ronald Shaumeyer a Kansas City station attendant described a holdup attempt Thursday night by a young man who pulled a weapon and ordered gasoline then paid a dollar. Shaumeyer gave the license number. police said the car had been stolen and he believed the weapon was a toy.
Osawatomie High School’s tennis B team avenged an earlier loss to Ottawa High by defeating the Cyclone B squad 7-3 on Thursday. David Milburn beat Gary Vess 6-0 6-2, Jan Jefferis beat Bill Whittenbrink 4-6 6-2 6-1. Ottawa’s singles winner joined to win 8-3 in doubles. Coach Conrad Downing praised the season and sophomores Milton Bland Charles Gaynor and Jim Alexander for strong first-year play.
The scoreboard lists Friday results with Detroit topping Los Angeles 13 to 4 and New York beating Washington 10 to 8. Cleveland defeats Minnesota 7 to 2, while Kansas City shells Baltimore 14 to 5 and Chicago edges Boston 7 to 4. Sunday actions include Baltimore at Kansas City and Los Angeles at Detroit, plus Boston at Chicago and multiple second games in brackets. Additional games feature Philadelphia over New York 11 to 9, St. Louis defeating Cincinnati 14 to 3, Milwaukee 2, Houston 1, and a slate of doubleheaders including Los Angeles at Milwaukee, Cincinnati at St. Louis, Pittsburgh at Los Angeles, and Chicago at San Francisco.
Doris Day’s son Terry Melcher aged 20 signs with Columbia Records. A judge approved a contract granting a $2000 advance, $50 per recording session, and 4.5 percent of gross retail sales. He performs popular songs.
Joe Campbell leads the Texas Open after a 3 under par 68 to reach 135 after 36 holes, one stroke ahead of Arnold Palmer who shot 69 to 136. Campbell discusses his back condition and fear of needing surgery to continue his tour.
Florentine Fernandez with a rebuilt nose faces Joey Giambra in a nationally televised ten round bout on Channel 9. The winner earns a likely title shot against Denny Meyer in New York on May 26. Fernandez last fought in January after a nose injury from Dick Tiger.
Augusta, Ga AP Barbara Romack holds a five stroke lead after a 70 in the tournament's second round. The Sacramento golfer leads by five at 143, setting a Titleholders record for two rounds and aiming to become the first big surprised winner since 1951 if she can stay steady into the final rounds.
Admissions list includes Frank C. Hensley of the North American Hotel on Friday Cheney D. Ledom at 1208 East 7th Mrs. Robert Nordyke of Burlingame on Saturday. Dismissals include Mrs. Jack Likes at 424 Hickory Harold Huston of Overbrook on Friday and Robert William Horne of Pomona on Saturday.
State of Kansas Franklin County probate court notices the estate of Harry Whitenack. Ruby Tyson petitions for probate of a will dated November 3, 1959 and appointment as executrix without bond. Defenses must be filed by May 14, 1962 at 10:00 a.m. in Ottawa.
Per word rates vary by insertions with cash discounts. Local and National per line pricing given. Blind ads carry a 50 cent extra, card of thanks at four cents per word with a 70 cent minimum. Special discounts and out of territory terms noted.
A collage of small ads and notices items include expressions of gratitude for illness care, garden seed and plant listings, a hospital sales trainees ad, and boys wanted for paper routes. Named entities include Dr. Laury Arthur White Earl Smith Topeka Kansas and Church Fruit Farm 6 miles west on 7th and 1 south.
Ottawa Firestone store invites a 25 to 35 year old high school graduate who can meet the public to apply for a credit clerk role. Features include a good starting salary paid vacation company insurance and a pension plan plus on the job training. Call Mr Turley at CH 2-2468 for an interview appointment.
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