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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1959
Page
2
July rainfall in Worden reached 7.52 inches, well above the 3.49 inch normal, with the year-to-date at 18.42 inches. The area’s normal year-to-date is 21.67 inches. Weather observations credited to Walter Schwarz note the surplus and ongoing variance.
Kansas City AP report from Hutchinsons Kansas American Legion convention notes buzz about former U S senator Harry Darby seeking the Republican nomination for governor next year. Darby, a Legion founder and Kansas City businessman, says it is early but may accept party duty if friends want him to help restore GOP dominance in Kansas. He also plans a ground breaking for the Eisenhower Presidential Library in Abilene on October 13.
Ten additional polio cases raise Kansas total for the year to 57, up from eight at this time last year. The latest cases include five in Sedgwick County and one each in Wyandotte Harper Labette Nevada and Barton counties.
A 15-year-old Georgia boy, John Manson Owens of Savannah, recounts a six day survival ordeal in Grand Canyon hot sun after companions Rev. Eugene A. Gavigan and Walter J. Mahany Jr. died. He was rescued by helicopter and credits prayer with his endurance as he rafted, avoided drowning, and left notes before reaching safety.
The American exhibition in Moscow, praised by visitors for its size and interest, drew large crowds with a festive mood. Soviet media critiqued it, while Ramac faced jibes in Red Star over dust and wear from a floor replacement.
The Southern Baptist Convention rapidly expands beyond regional roots. New York City’s Manhattan Baptist Church, founded two years ago with 40 members, grew to over 400 and serves as the mother church for missions in the northeast. A Hempstead chapel and a Middletown, Connecticut pre-chapel stage illustrate ongoing growth.
Five skunks slipped into Herman Mulder’s drug store at closing in Toronto. Four remain inside as the owner cannot reopen. He called Humane Society then fire department. both pointed to the other agency. Skunks squeal and stink while the shop stays shut.
Admissions include Elmer Michael of RFD 4 George Anderson of 114 W. and Frs Russell Leach of Wellsville Mrs Beulah Matteson of RFD 2 Pomona and Mrs William Shenk of 515 N Oak. births for Kendall Hay at 315 E Th son 5 lb 11 oz and Jack Stephenson at 1003 N Cedar son 5 lb 5 oz. Dismissals list Mrs Pete Geiler Williamsburg Friday.
The United Steelworkers president David J. McDonald says the union would welcome greater federal involvement to resolve the nationwide steel strike. He spoke at a news conference amid ongoing mediation by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service and reporting to President Eisenhower. Negotiations at Reynolds Metals continue with federal mediators amid aluminum industry talks.
Geoffrey Bernard, 41, keeper of the Grenadier in Belgravia, hires a Chinese rickshaw to shuttle customers 130 yards to reduce car noise after neighbors complained. The court allowed it, with no cars crossing Wilton Row cobbles, and Bernard plans seven nightly runs using three hired pullers.
STANLEY MEISLER reports volunteers are sought to destroy 7000 cases of beer on St. Lawrence Island in the Bering Sea rather than drink it. Previously deemed unfit, the beer was burned buried and left in pits, but natives salvaged some cans provoking village damage. Lt. Gen. Armstrong promised airlifted troops to certify complete destruction.
Baldwin man Warren C. Elliott, 48, was jailed by Ottawa police after two crashes. He faces drunken driving and reckless driving charges and posted $300 bond for a Tuesday Police Court appearance. Elliott’s strikes damaged two parked cars on South Hickory and West Massoutt, owned by Daniel Arnold and Ray Campbell, respectively.
Services for Mrs. P. A. Engwall who died July 27 in Verona New Jersey were conducted at Lamb Funeral Home on July 30 with Rev L D Boatmap officiating. Organist Mrs J R Henning played selections. Pallbearers were Howard Larson Emmett Taylor Harry Brown and Merrill Bliss. Burial followed at Highland Cemetery.
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