July marriage licenses set a county record for the year
July brought twenty marriage licenses, beating the 17 counted in 1948 after a new three day waiting period and health certificate rule. The 20th license went to Earnest L. Stewart and Maude F. Tipton of Ottawa. An Ottawa octogenarian, Mrs. Aldyth Keer Chase, recalls Ringling Bros. folding and her long circus love, sparked by childhood Ottawa summers and a famed Emmett Kelly moment in St Louis. She remains eager for the Shrine circus in Wichita this November.
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Earnest L. Stewart
Maude F. Tipton
Ottawa
Ringling Bros
Barnum and Bailey Circus
Aldyth Keer Chase
Wichita
Chicago
Proposal to End Draft Rejected by Commons
The House of Commons rejected a proposal to end the drafting of young Britons for two years of military service by 308 to 240. Foreign Secretary Selwyn Lloyd denied reports Britain plans large-scale troop cuts as an economy move.
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London
House of Commons
Selwyn Lloyd
Britain
State Seeks More Land For Wellsville Road Job
The State Highway Commission filed a land condemnation suit in district court to acquire 20.94 acres across 23 tracts for a K33 widening and new overpass project from Wellsville toward the Douglas Franklin county line. Appraisers were appointed to report August 16. the plan includes a 160-foot overpass and a 36-foot bridge replacement, with final surfacing to be decided after contracts and plans are defined.
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Wellsville
Douglas - Franklin County
State Highway Commission
Douglas- Franklin County
Santa Fe
Luther Stevens
Warren Wesen
Ottawa
Clarence Coffman
C. A. Foose
Douglas
Franklin County
Dennis F. Becket
Harvey G. Brecheisen
Arthur D. Hill
Minor. Larrick
Jessie E. McGill
R. R. Massengale
Richard A. Maul
L. L. Murphy
Merle D. Newton
Charles H. Pierce
Walter Revey
E. H. Seyler
Roy E. Shannon
D. R. Thorn
Clinton Wade
The
Highway Commission
Kansas City
Dr. Thorn
Birthday Cake Came Too Late
Four year old Chris Barnes of Albuquerque died shortly after midnight from leukemia. His mother Doris Barnes, a schoolteacher, recalled his bright smile and said doctors noted how rapidly the illness advanced. He would have turned five on Friday and a small birthday party was planned for that day.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Chris Barnes
Chris
Doris Barnes
Three defendants found guilty of trespassing in Moldenhauer case
Richard Moherman was fined 25 dollars and costs for trespassing on Moldenhauer property June 9. Jimmy McGaugh faces a district court appeal of a 50 dollar trespassing fine. Others, including Robert Miller, Wayne Leach, and Scott Moherman, await court dates or appeals.
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Richard Moherman
Floyd Moldenhauer
Moldenhauer
Moherman
Jimmy McGaugh
Wellsville
Moldenahauer
Robert Miller
Ottawa
McGaugh
Moldenahuer
Wayne Leach
Scott Moherman
Miller
Moldenhaver
Civil War Vet Albert Woolson Wanes at 109 in Duluth
Albert Woolson, sole Union Army survivor of the Civil War, appeared weakening at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth after 4 lung congestion. He fell into a coma early Saturday and has been unconscious since. Hospitalization has continued since his 109th birthday on February 11, with multiple prior confinements. Lamb Ambulance phone 380.
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Duluth
Minn
Albert Woolson
St. Luke's Hospital
Woolson
July Heat Peaks as Front Fails to Cool State
Ottawa and towns across the state endured a heat wave with a 100 degree July high. Rain totals varied with Rexford recording 1.05 inches and Topeka only a light shower. July rainfall surpassed normal at 5.20 inches, bringing year to date moisture to 20 inches, aiding corn prospects but rainfall still 1.23 inches below yearly needs.
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Ottawa
Rexford
Colby
Oberlin
Kirwin
Neosho Rapids
Lawrence
Tribune
Stockton
Lebo
Florence
Burlington
Topeka
Milk regulation meetings authorized by state board
The State Board of Agriculture authorized meetings to revise and study current regulations governing the production, handling, and sale of ungraded milk. The action aims to update standards and ensure safer dairy practices across the state.
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Topeka
State Board of Agriculture
Fried chicken Ice cream supper at Richter Church
A fried chicken ice cream supper is scheduled for Friday August 3 at 6 30 p m at Richter Church. Proceeds support church programs. Community members are invited to attend and enjoy a meal and dessert.
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Richter Church
Fri
Kefauver Withdrawal Boosts Stevenson Nomination Hope
Senator Estes Kefauver withdrew from the Democratic presidential race signaling unity for Adlai E. Stevenson at the Chicago convention. Gov. Averell Harriman claimed renewed delegate prospects while Stevenson and his aides warned of a strong chance of first ballot nomination with Kefauver’s delegates free to switch. Kefauver said he will back Stevenson and did not rule out a vice presidential consideration.
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Washington
Sen. Estes Kefauver
Adlai E. Stevenson
Averell Harriman
New York
Kefauver
Stevenson
Chicago
Harriman
Sen
Prendergast
James A. Finnegan
Illinois
School merger plan voted down across three districts
The proposal to consolidate Lane Princeton and rural Rantoul High school districts failed in all districts. Princeton approved 126 to 71, while Rantoul rejected 109-48 and Lane 138-79. Overall 318 against and 253 in favor. County superintendent John A Fleming called consolidation a failure. A second Frankin county consolidation effort also failed recently. Ice cream social at New Hope Church appears in the same notice.
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Lane
Princeton
Rantoul
John A. Fleming
Frankin County
Appanoose
Michigan Valley
Pomona
Local contests light in Franklin county primary
Franklin county voters face a light slate in the Tuesday primary with Republicans choosing county commissioner candidates in both south and north districts and for sheriff. Dem ocrats show no county contests. Several statewide and district races will also be decided in August.
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Franklin County
Trict
L. L. Griffith
Rantoul
Ben Haney
A. L. Lingard
Princeton
J. A. van Valkenburg
Williamsburg
J. H. Button
Pomona
Howard Kalb
Wellsville
Earl Sink
Ottawa
Sheriff
Jay Brown
R. C. Cowdin
United
Eisenhower Averts Plea on Vice Presidential Picks
President Eisenhower declined to name a preferred running mate at a news conference. He said Nixon is acceptable but he will not preempt the Republican convention with other possible choices. He acknowledged Stassen’s Herter proposal, but insisted any preferences be personal, not official.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Nixon
Christian A. Herter
Massachusetts
Harold E. Stassen
Herter
Stassen
Kisen- Ne
Lieves
Tent Quarters For Guardsmen At Camp Ripley Minn
Camp Ripley reports arrival of headquarters battery at 9 30 a m and convoy two hours later. En listed men camp in six to twelve man tents, officers in one to two man tents. Tents leak in rain and are hot in sun. Guard mount held Tuesday night with Lt James A Richardson Sgt Gene E Milcfelt and MSgt John L Hamerickhouse. Field artillery test planned to check division teamwork. Mail from home welcomed. Light drizzle and 60s temps, raincoats and field jackets used. Maj George Burg of Kansas City Mo said all men arrived safely and trips were uneventful.
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Camp Ripley
Minn
Camp McCoy
James A. Richardson
Gene E. Milcfelt
John L. Hamerickhouse
George Burg
Kansas City
Kansas Farm Prices Down
Topeka reports Kansas farmers received an average of two percent less for products sold at mid July than a month earlier.
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Topeka
Kansas
Campaign Blasts as GOP Governors Race Tightens
Gov Fred Hall and Warren Shaw traded sharp charges as the Republican campaign nears its wind up. Hall accused Shaw of deceit while Shaw said the state turmoil stems from Hall. Democratic hopeful Woodring attacked highway land deals as a racket and fees. Parson preprimary poll in Labette County showed Shaw leading Hall. In Emporia the Truth Patrol mocked Hall on Shaw, while Putnam charged cash payments to the governor.
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Christina Wake
Milo L. Harris
Donald L. White
Jay J. Scott
Dr. R. S. Roberts
Olin Minckley
Ottawa
Franklin County
Lloyd Stafford
Floyd Coffman
Robert A. Anderson
Fred Hall
Warren W. Shaw
Francis Horton
Horton
John O. Stewart
Kansas City
Ottawan
United States
Anderson
Wm. Butters
Topeka
John E. Lancelot
John W. Sowers
Wichita
Ford Voiland
John Carr
For
Justice of the Supreme Court
Harold R. Fatzer
Kinsley
William Wertz
L. F. Cushenbery
Oberlin
L. L. Morgan
Hugoton
William S. Norris
Salinas
Alfred E. Schroeder
Newton
Paul E. Wilson
Lyndon
Robert T. Price
Stephen N. Lawrence
Hillsboro
Paul R. Shanahan
Salina
George Robb
Richard T. Fadely
Paul L. Aylward
Ellsworth
George Hart
Fred Kilian
Wamego
Martyn Korf
Olathe
Frank
J. Theis
Arkansas City
F. F. Wasinger
Hays
Joe Henbest
Columbus
George Docking
Lawrence
Harry Woodring
Joseph W. Henkle, Jr
Great Bend
Ewell Stewart
Verne H. Arenhalt
John J. Williams
A. L. Wolfe
Fr. Scott
Harry G. Wiles
St. John
Ronald T. Ramsey
Movement
Reg Allen
Lillie Wagbabaugh
Natoma
Warren W.shaw
Hall
Shaw
Kansas
Highway Department
Parsons
Labette County
Parsons Sun
Harry H. Woodring
Woodring
the Sun
Truth Patrol
Emporia
Warren Shaw
Richard F Allen
House Journal
James Putnam
Republica
Red Hall
Hear Gov Feed Hall Tonight on WDAF-TV
Gov appears on WDAF-TV to discuss policy at 6 39 PM in Channel 4. The broadcast covers the Hall event with remarks from officials and a question session.
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Gov
Wdaf-Tv
Wellsville High Registers August 7 10 Schedule
Wellsville High School announces student registration from August 7 to 10 under superintendent Ed Beatty. Freshmen register August 7, sophomores August 8, juniors August 9, seniors August 10, with an extra Saturday option August 11 for those unable to attend during the period. Registration will occur at the high school.
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Wellsville High School
Ed Beatty
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Robert Loyd
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