Ottawa Rotary dinner features choir and slide show
A Rotary dinner at North American Hotel showcased the 32 voice Ottawa University choir directed by Prof. Edgar D. Kerr. Dr. J. E. Wallen presented slides of Ottawa area scenes and the 1951 flood. About 90 people attended amid local notices of thefts, dances, and sales in the community.
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North American
Ottawa University
Illinois
Edgar D. Kerr
Ottawa
J. E. Wallen
Weeks predicts recovery by late summer or early fall
Secretary Weeks told the U.S. Chamber of Commerce at its 46th annual meeting that a recovery is expected by late summer or early fall. He cited the census showing a smaller jobless drop and a gain in employment, while noting tax reductions remain under consideration.
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Washington
Weeks
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Marriage Licenses Report for Merritt Ball and Putney Pair
Merritt Wimp Ball, 21, Wellaville, and Lonis Barbara Putney, 38, Wellsville, listed in marriage licenses. Records show two residents applying for union under local civil marriage provisions.
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Merritt Wimp Ball
Wellavile
Lonis Barbara
Putney
Wellsville
Ambulance uses Swiss coat of arms draws protest
New York Swiss consulate warns Brooklyn private ambulance owner Murray Moss after a new ambulance displays the white cross on red background. U S law prohibits use of the Swiss insignia with fines and possible imprisonment. Moss says the sign was etched in the glass and will be discussed with officials. Swiss consul notes such cases prompt action when brought to attention.
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New York
Brooklyn
Sword’s Point
American Red Cross
Marshall Scherler
Murray Moss
U. S
Moss
Scher Jer
J. J. Huber
Switzerland
Funeral services for Ricky Lee Scott
Ricky Lee Scott died April 25. Funeral services were held April 28 at Owner's Chapel with Rev. Jerold Tyler officiating. Pallbearers were Bill Adams Keith Patten Bobby Yakle and Gail Montgomery. Burial followed at Highland Cemetery.
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Ricky Lee Scott
Owner's Chapel
Jerold Tyler
Bill Adams
Keith Patten
Bobby Yakle
Gail Montgomery
Ervin Happy
Lawrence Olt
Highland Cemetery
Carrie Hoyle
Towner’s Chapel
Charles W. Gross
Lon Noyes
Bob Lingard
Elston Bishop
Jemery Howell
Terry Scroggins
Homer [Lackman
Carroll Whiteford
R. L. Stevens
Princeton Cemetery
Kansas teacher group elects Miss Jean Jones president
Miss Jean Jones, Washburn Rural High School teacher and daughter of Ottawa residents Mrs. L. C. Jones, was elected president of the Kansas chapter of the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese. The selection occurred during the 25th Cervantes Day at the University of Kansas. Jones, sister of Ottawa residents Mrs. Ralph Weinheimer and Mrs. Carl Senter, holds a degree from Emporia State Teachers College and a master’s from KU.
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Jean Jones
Washburn Rural
Topeka
L. C. Jones
Ottawa
Kansas
American Association of Teachers
Spanish
Portugese
Cervantes
University of Kansas
Jones
Ralph Weinheimer
Carl Senter
Emporia State Teachers College
K. U
Two-Piano Concert On Ottawa Campus
Carl D. Bobbish of Ottawa University and Ronald Ray Williams of College of Semporia will give a two piano recital at the U. of Ottawa auditorium on Sunday at 2 30. They will perform works by Schumann Bach Rachmaninoff Benjamin Strauss and others, following recent Ottawa Appreciation Dinner. The event extends the faculty exchange concert series with a similar program planned for Emporia on May 18.
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Carl D. Bobbish
Ottawa University
Ronald Ray Williams
College of Semporia
University Auditorium
Sergei Rachmaninoff
San Domingo
Arthur Benjamin
J. Strauss
Abram Chasins
Emporia
Hospital Notes Admits and Births in Local Area
Hospital notes list admissions for John R. Redick of Rantoul Stanley McNees of RFD 4 Gayle Randel of RFD 4 and birth announcements for James Endicott Quenemo and Terry Jayroe 521 S Sycamore. Discharges include Linda Watts Overbrook Mrs Williams Frear 1033 S Mulberry Milton G Danielson 910 S Hickory.
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John R. Redick
Rantoul
Stanley McNees
Gayle Randel
James Endicott
Quenemo
Terry Jayroe
S. Sycamore
Linda Watts
Overbrook
Mrs. Williams
Frear
S. Mulberry
Milton G. Danielson
Hickory
Kent Ottie Kent Funeral Services
Funeral services for Mrs Ottie Kent will be held at Lamb Funeral Home Thursday at 1 00 PM with Rev Charles P Knight officiating A graveside service follows at 3 00 PM in Colony Cemetery
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Kent
Ottie Kent
Lamb Funeral Home
Charles P. Knight
Colony Cemetery
Damage Suits Are Dismissed In County Court
Two damage suits were dismissed on motion of Clifford Davey over injuries alleged in a auto crash at 15th and Main on June 13 1957. Damages sought were 10000 by Mrs Slavens and 7000 by Clif ford Slavens plus costs. The state petition for an injunction against James N Lindsey’s locker plant at Pomona was taken under advisement until September term or further notice for alleged sanitary noncompliance.
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Clifford Slavens
Clifford Davey
15Th and Main
Davey
Slavens
James N. Lindsey
Pomona
Floyd Coffman
Lindsey
State Board of Health
Ottawa Kansas resolves Thirteenth Street improvement project
The city of Ottawa Kansas adopts a resolution to grade gutter curb and pave Thirteenth Street from Willow Street east line to Maple Street west line including intersections. Plan calls for steel reinforced Portland cement concrete six inches thick and twenty five feet wide with six inch curbs and drainage features. Special assessments will be levied to cover the cost. Mayor K E Andrews signed the resolution on April 16 1958.
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Thirteenth Street
Ottawa
Kansas
Willow Street
Maple Street
K. E. Andrews
Fifteenth Street
Franklin County
Morse Street
K. HE
Andrews
Probate notices from Franklin County Kansas 1958
In Franklin County Kansas Probate Court Bertha L Wilson administratrix Freeda Wilson appointed April 6 1958 creditors to file claims within nine months. Carrie Anderson estate hearing petition by William S Bowers administrators with will annexed filing defenses by May 10 1958. Lucinda E Thomas estate Walter W Rodgers appointed administrator with will annexed April 19 1958. Bowers Bowers Attorneys.
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Probate Court
Franklin County
Kansas
Credi ‘Tora
Bertha L. Wilson
Bertha I. Wilson
State of Kansas
Lucinda KE. Thomas
Lucinda E. Thomas
Walter W. Rodgers
Lucinda KE
Thomas
Ottawa
Estate of John F. Cunningham Petition For Final Settlement
In Kansas Franklin County the estate of John F. Cunningham deceased is before the court. Nellie J. Cunningham executrix filed a petition for final settlement, approval of her acts and accounts, attorneys fees, and to determine heirs and distribute the estate under the will. Respondents must answer by the 17th day, or the petition may be granted in due course. Bowers & Bowers represent the petitioner.
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State of Kansas
Franklin County
Carrie Anderson
William 8. Bowers
Rand
Ottawa
William
Bowers
Bowers & Bowers
John F. Cunningham
State of
Kansas
Nellie J. Cunningham
John I. Cunningham
Nurseries Seeds Plants and Flower Varieties Ad
Nurseries and plant listings include giant pansy plants mixed colors chrysanthemum plants in pots and newest varieties. A F Lewis with phone 807 1 2 offers assorted plants including strawberries Robinson's stock 2 a 100 fishworms A D Sizemore Pomona. Porches boxes bedding plants geraniums coleus petunias salvia tomatoes cabbages peppers both hot and sweet and nice pansy plants plus dahlia and canna bulbs Stewart's Fruit and Flower Farm provides this listing.
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Senator Dunlap
A F. Lewis
A. F. Lewis
Robinson's
A. D. Sizemore
Stewart's Fruit
Women Wanted - Mature sales helper for six days a week
Help wanted advertisement seeking a mature woman for general sales work. No experience required. Permanent position offered six days weekly. Respond with Box B-36 c/o Ottawa Herald.
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C-O
Ottawa Herald
General Services
Ivan Jones
Rex Kirkland
Harold Slifer
Mulberry
Nellie Deal
Robert Barnes
Irash
Meade
Standard
H. B. Snyder
Kirkland
Conrad's Spray
R. McCracken
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Western Auto
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Fred Wilson
Lyle Dykstra
C. D. Alarm Co. Inc
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Ursuline Academy
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Charles M. Brink
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Sharon Brittingham
Kathleen Callaghan
Tamara
Bradford
Audry O'Dea
Gloria Seyler
Almeda Sinclair
Jack Wallace
Zenith TV
Bill Yancey
Pasadena
Yancey
Kathy Fiscus
Kathy
Guneral Home
Rock Creek School House
A.C
Massey-Harris
P.T.C
Harrow
J.D
Stewart & Son
Kansas State Bank
Thompson’s Dairy
Legals
Donald R. Capper
of Legals
Freeda Wilson
Scott
Scott & Jackson
Elisha Scott
Administratrix
Bowers & Bowers, Attorneys
Philco
Philco High Fidelity
Diamond Needle
the Keen Co
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S. Main
Sscceerr
Gailyn Colling
Kas
Commandery No. 11
K. T
Rancess
Louis Dale
E.C
Charles W. Watts
R.a-M
H.P
Melvin L. Sellers
Parts & Service
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Clinton, Kohler, P. P
Wisconsin
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Mplement, Inc
New Idea
Ernest E
RFD
Baldwin
Kaub
Leeds
Fort
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H. A. Funk Homewood
Williamsburg
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Kansas State Employment Service
Edgar Swank
Centropolis
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James Lanning
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