Candy givings, sermons, and student council bids in Ottawa
Candy from the Franklin County Druggists Association brightened polio shot days for local and rural students, with some misdelivery at Memorial auditorium. Dr W A Elliott, retired pastor, attended a 72nd founding anniversary in Hays and a surprise 85th birthday honor last Sunday. A big Country Club party follows the junior-senior banquet at Eugene Field School, with 250 students signed up. Ottawa High School names nominees for student council officers including President Ted Brill and Fred Harder.
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Franklin County Druggists Association
Memorial Auditorium
John Fleming
W. A. Elliott
First Baptist Church
Hays
Elliott
Louisville
Country Club
Ottawa Rotary Club
Eugene Field School
Ottawa High School
Ted Brill
Fred Harder
Dennis Conger
Kay Crites
Nancy Lee Morrisey
Larry Pearson
Gary Hornbuckle
Jim Green
Grade Pupils To Graduate Williamsburg Ka May 18
Commencement exercises for 19 Williamsburg grade school pupils will be held at the auditorium the evening of May 18. Prof Charles Southard of Ottawa University will be the commencement speaker. Diplomas will be presented by principal Forrest Bond to Carol Bethell Beryl Blankenbecker Billy Burtroughs Donald Cromwell Judy Heckman Jeannie Weiseman Barbara Johnson Pat Koons Peggy Martin Chuck McCurdy Deller Melfresh Janetta Minsch Donnie Miskimon Rita Schwinn Ralph Shaffer Roger Sowers Richard Thornbrugh Willard Whornhbrough Leon Warbritton.
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Williamsburg, Kas
Williamsburg
Charles Southard
Ottawa University
Forrest Bond
Carol Bethell
Beryl Blankenbecker
Billy Bur- Troughs
Donald Cromwell
Judy Heckman
Jeannie Y Weisman
Barbara Johnson
Pat Koons
Peggy Martin
Chuck McCurdy
Deller McElfresh
Postponed Again Civil Defense Test Delayed to Sunday
LAS VEGAS authorities delayed the Big Civil Defense open shot for 24 hours for the fourth time today. The elaborate test subjects a model city, tanks, and weapons to nuclear fury and now cannot be held until Sunday at least.
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Las Vegas
Ottawa High School seniors dressed down for rowdy pre banquet
Ottawa High School principal Leroy Hood delivered a stern talk after a small group of seniors and some juniors disturbed Eugene Field neighborhood preparations for the annual junior senior banquet. He noted water bomb fights and firecracker incidents amid general school pride and warned the entire senior class their actions affect the whole school.
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Ottawa High School
Leroy Hood
Hood
Eugene Field School
Stu
Aante
Norah Evans
Miss Evans
Concert By O. U. Choir at First Baptist Church
Ottawa University concert choir returns from a 12 day western tour and performs Sunday at 8 pm in First Baptist Church. Prof. Edgar D. Kerr leads 37 singers in hymns and spirituals the same program used on tour. Choir members hail from nine states and Denmark.
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Ottawa University
First Baptist Church
Edgar D. Kerr
The
University
Denver
Colorado Springs
Wichita
Sylvia Petersen
Copenhagen
Denmark
Jerry Bremer
Joseph Hennings
Betty Kerr Kimball
Ottawa
Doctors Protest Unfair Drafting
The American Medical Association urged the House Armed Services Committee to end the draft of doctors and dentists for civilian dependents of military personnel as the current law expires June 30. Dr Walter B Martin of Norfolk VA and other AMA spokesmen pressed the panel as it weighs a two year extension proposal.
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Washington
American Medical Assn
Walter B. Martin
Norfolk
AMA
House Armed Services Committee
County Board of Equalization Set for May 16 1955
The County Board of Equalization will meet May 16 1955 to hear complaints by taxpayers on property assessment and valuation. The session is limited to ten days. By order of the Board of County Commissioners, Attest Bruce Spears County Clerk. Lamb Ambulance Phant 2380 th
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County Board of Equalization
Board of County Commissioners
Board To Hear Tax Complaints In Franklin County
Franklin county residents may present unfair assessments to the board of equalization. The May 16 session lasts ten days with a ten day recess, then three additional days. During the break, officials will inspect properties tied to complaints and taxpayers will be notified of the board’s decision.
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Board of Equalization
Franklin County
Equalization Board
Student Gave Bogus Checks
A 21 year old Baker University student from Korea, Sum Kuck Song of Seoul, is desired on a check writ ing spree across Baldwin Ottawa and Lawrence. Deputy Buck Jones reports a warrant issued April 13 on complaint by a Lawrence jewelry firm for passing 11300 in worthless checks on April 9. Three Ottawa merchants received bad checks, including Litwins for 100 and Waymire’s and East Side Grocery for 60 each. Song reportedly paid some Baker bills and left a dormitory after saying he would visit friends in Chicago. He passed 15 checks ranging from 55 to 200 dollars.
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Baldwin
Kas
Baker University
Korea
Ottawa
Lawrence
Buck Jones
Douglas County
Sum Kuck Song
Seoul
Baker
Song
Litwin's
Waymire's
East Side
Jones
Chicago
Lane Man One of 3 in Car Crash Near Leho
A Lane resident, William Martin Christian age 24, was among three men killed in a collision on US 50 near Leho last night. The crash involved a rented 1955 Chevrolet driven by Melvin Osbourn of Ashland. Stenger of Wichita and Jerry Brown of Wichita were passengers. Christian and Osbourn died at the scene. Stenger died en route to Emporia. Brown had minor injuries. Witnesses say excessive speed preceded the crash as the Chevrolet swerved to avoid a pipe truck and was struck by an eastbound truck driven by Virgil Williams of Boonville Missouri whose partner Howard Smith survived. Christian, a Lane youth and Emporia State College attendee, had worked for a railroad and visited his parents in Lane. He leaves parents, a brother, two sisters, a grandmother, and several relatives. Funeral services are planned Sunday afternoon in Lane with Rev. G. M. Boicourt officiating.
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Leho
Franklin County
William Martin Christian
Jack Stenger
Jerry Brown
Wichita
Melvin Osbourn
Ash‘land
Christian
Osbourn
Stenger
Emporia
Brown
Ray Simecka
Simecka
Virgil Williams
Boonville
Williams
Howard Smith
Smith
Kansas City
Lane
Emporia State College
W. M. Christian
Christians
Lane High School
Truman Christian
Alone
Okla
Harry Hedges
L. D. Morlan
Alice Christian
Osawatomie Funeral Home
G. M. Boicourt
Lane Methodist Church
Cancer Crusade Will Be Tonight in Ottawa Districts
The porchlight cancer crusade will be held tonight in Ottawa residential districts from 7 to 8 30. County chairman Mrs W C Harding asks residents to turn on porch lights to show support. Areas not yet covered by literature will be addressed soon. Tomorrow a Cancer Headquarters opens at Skelgas office at 4th and Main for contributions and information.
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Ottawa
W. C. Harding
Weather forecast shows warm, dusty conditions and strong southerly winds
Generally fair and warmer with increasing southerly winds this afternoon and tonight. Saturday partly cloudy with strong southerly winds and blowing dust in the extreme west. Low to tonight 55-60, high Saturday 85-90. Record highs and lows for the date listed. river at 54-75 feet.
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N. E
South Winds Lift Kansas Temperatures This Week
Strong southerly winds will raise temperatures in Kansas through Saturday with increasing cloudiness but no rain. Blowing dust is expected in the extreme west this afternoon and into the central area tomorrow. Ottawa reported a high of 72 yesterday and a low of 39 this morning.
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Kansas
Ottawa
Dealers To Inspect Cars In Kansas This Spring
Ottawa automobile dealers join Highway Patrol in offering free safety checks this spring. A new daily inspection program, led by Col. Ton Glasscock, shifts from May lanes to year round checks. Dealers assess 10 points per vehicle. passers receive yellow OK stickers signed by the dealer, while owners pay for any requested repairs.
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Ottawa
Highway Patrol
Ton Glasscock
Topeka
Kansas
Col. Glasscock
Col
Glasscock
Health Service Stands Firm On Confidence In Salk Serum
Washington reports show polio cases rising nationwide as California logs 12 new cases, bringing totals to 17 among treated US children. Surgeon General Leonard Scheele reiterates faith in the Salk vaccine while investigators probe possible vaccine-related factors and timing of disease development.
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Washington
California
Leonard Scheele
U. S. Public Health Service
The
Health Service
Shce
California State Health Department
Genese
Wester
Idaho
Chi
Cage
Denver
Columbus
Georgia
Laboratior
Tories
Berkeley
Calif
Helicopter Award To Kansas Pilot
Washington WI The American Helicopter Society cited War rant Officer Billy Wester of Edna Kansas today for piloting a helicopter higher and faster than anyone.
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Kansas
Washington
The
American Helicopter Society
Billy Wester
Edna, Kas
Lalen
Polio vaccine given to Franklin county first and second graders
Salk polio vaccine has been administered to 649 first and second graders in Franklin County. Ottawa and Wellsville pupils received shots yesterday and those living outside Ottawa were vaccinated at Memorial auditorium. Affected students include 332 in Ottawa, 249 outside Ottawa, and 32 at Sacred Heart parish, with 30 in Wellsville already treated. Some absentees will be vaccinated next Tuesday at Dr. Speer’s office.
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Franklin County
William Bowers
Ottawa
Memorial Auditorium
Wellsville
Sacred Heart
L. N. Speer
Franklin County Medical Society
Volunter
Volunter Pot. A
Ottawa Grey Ladies
George W. Davis
Bowers
Henry Colby
Sacred Heart School
Paulius Duyk
J. A. Fleming
J. R. Cheney
National Polio Foundation
March of Dimes
Ottawa University Group Heads to Washington Seminar
A group of Ottawa University students Prof and Mrs William Myers and F J Bremer left yesterday for the Washington and United Nations Seminar in Washington and New York next week. Students include Jack Bremer Ned Digilbiss Shirley Anderson Jean Lewis Osa Erickson Margaret Zipse and Exelée McMahon. In Washington they will attend conferences and meet agency officials. in New York they will converse with U N officials and attend open sessions. Sponsored by the American Baptist convention, the group will drive and return late next week.
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Ottawa University
William ‘Myers
F. J. Bremer
Washington
United Nations
New York
Jack Bremer
Ned Digilbiss
Shirley Anderson
Jean Lewis
Osa Erickson
Margaret Zipse
Exelée McMahon
U. N
American Baptist Convention
Louisburg Man Has Top Sheep at Kansas Sale
Kansas City hosts the Kansas Purebred Sheep Breeders Assn sale with seventeen rams sold. The top ram, a Hampshire from Louisburg's LG Wilson, brought $130, purchased by Charles R. Fulhage of Yates Center. The event coincided with the 19th annual Kansas Lamb and Wool Show. George Abel of Eudora led the top five lambs, Cecil Kramer of Melvern led the top 25. A total of 37 pens of five and 18 pens of twenty-five were entered.
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Kansas City
Kanass Purebed Sheep Breeders Assn
Hampshire
LG. Wilson
Louisburg
Kas
Charles R. Fulhage
Yates Center
Kansas
Kansas State
Ingo
George Abel Eudora
Bloody fighting rages as Diem defies Bao Dai
In Saigon the Neo Diem government claims victory amid a two day clash with the Binh Xuyen, with about 1000 casualties and fires leaving thousands homeless. Bao Dai summons Diem to confer in Europe while transferring army chief duties to Gen. Vy, despite Diem’s cabinet warning against replacement.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam P
Neo Dinh Diem
Bao Dai
Diem
Binh Nuyen Society
Cho Fn
U. S
Cho Lon
French Riviera
le Yan Ty
Binh Xuyen
Nguyen van Vy
Paris
Edgar Faure
Viet Nam
Cao Dai
Nguyen Thanh Phuong
Trinh Minh
Cay Dal
Neuien Giao Ngo
Hoa Hua
Bag Dai
Drought exists in west. no dust bowl says secretary
Secretary of Agriculture Bensou reports to President Eisenhower that a serious drought grips western states but no dust bowl has formed as in the 1930s. He criticizes unsound farm programs prior to his tenure and cites a moral obligation to aid wind eroded areas, noting cabinet discussions and a White House meeting with the President.
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Washington
Bensou
Eisenhower
Sensan
Mt. Olivet
Benson
White House
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Kansas Haalstein-Friesian Association
Max Reneau
Edwin Snyder
George Lister
Lyle Grier
Russell Shipps
Ottawa Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Committee
Peg Carr
Ottawa Chamber
Ieft
Martin Dickinson
Homewood
Herald
Lamar Phillips
Fleming
Guy Briscoe
Druggists Association
OHS
Cee
O. U. Choir
Bruce Spears
Lamb Ambulance
Phant
Lane Man
William M. Christian
Cancer Crusade
National Institutes of Health
NIK
Eli Lilly &Co
Indianapolis
J. W. Murphy
Georgia State Health Department
Public Health Service
el Lilly
Trout
Herald Office
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