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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1960
Page
5
John Yazzie Shorty, 25, of Canada Ariz was jailed by police shortly before 31 p m yesterday on drunk charges. Officers said Shorty probably would be arraigned later today.
Cattle markets show steers steady to firm, cows up to 25 higher, vealers steady. hogs uneven with barrows and gilts down, sows up. sheep see spring slaughter lambs weak to 50 lower. Prices quoted by weight for various classes include steers 22.00-25.00, heifers 21.00-23.50, cows 13.50-15.00, vealers 18.00-22.00, stockers 19.00-24.00, hogs 16.50-17.25, lambs 16.00-19.00.
A seiche caused Lake Michigan water to surge up to four feet at Montrose Harbor and three feet at Belmont Harbor with 22 feet at Wilmette. The Weather Bureau urged shoregoers to stay cautious as stronger waves may follow, recalling a deadly seiche six years ago in Chicago. Nearby St Joseph Michigan also faced alerts for waves four to six feet along the shore.
Roy Green, a local resident, reeled in a 14 percent Ib channel cat at a pond south of Gardner using a 10 Ib test line and artificial bait. The fish fought for about 15 minutes before being landed. Delco plant in Olathe hosts a monthly largest catch contest with a $10 gift certificate prize. Green entered his catch in August contest hoping for the monthly or season prize. Lester Hill was ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacons July 25 at St. John’s Episcopal Church New Braunfels TX and becomes rector of the Episcopal Church in Goliad TX. He is married with two children. The Robert Phillips family bought the Gene R. Shores home on West Third. Phillips teaches at Wellsville High School. The Shores plan to move Oct 1 as the Philips stay in Independence MO with Shores’ parents. Lawrence Murphy’s guests Tuesday included Joe Hanlon of Topeka, Maurice Murphy’s brother.
Topeka AP Gov George Docking appoints Lloyd Carter of Iola as probate judge of Allen County to succeed the late Howard Ubabaw. The appointment underscores county judiciary staffing following Uvawab's death. Carter will assume duties after confirmation and take office per state guidelines.
Admissions list includes Gene Whitacre 11512 E 2nd Mrs Harry Dale 531 Birch Mrs Earl Meiers 903 S Locust Mrs John F Patton Pomona plus Tuesday entries for Mrs Harvey Morris 523 N Hicklory. Births record Matt Floersch RFD 4 son weight 8 lbs. Robert Bryan Quenemo son 8 lbs 12 oz. Roger Oakes 928 N Mulberry son 7 lbs 8.4 oz. Larry Kalb Baldwin son 7 lbs 2 oz. Theodore Brill O U L Village son 7 lbs 10 oz. Dismissals Florence Robinson Cedar House Denzel Bryant 613 S Cherry Mrs William R Myers and infant daughter 834 Pecan Mrs Vernon F Gragg and infant son Quenemo today.
A collision on a county road northwest of Ottawa in Centropolis Township caused major damage to a half ton pickup driven by Clifford Franklin Anderson and a car driven by Delores Jean Fowler. The wreck occurred at a sharp curve with high brush. no injuries or charges were reported.
James Roy Hall 46 of Kansas City pleaded guilty to driving 57 mph in a truck over 5000 pounds and fined 7 dollars plus costs. Robert Benjamin Leabo 41 of Meeker Oklahoma faced similar charges for 58 mph. Edith Geraldine Steele 22 of Overbrook cited for no driver's license. Leabo set to appear Saturday. Steele to appear August 12.
George A. Shuler, 73, retired farmer of 916 Willow, died today at Ransom Memorial Hospital at 11:30 a.m. He lived in Franklin and Douglas Counties since 1894 and in Ottawa since 1948, coming from Worden. He was a member of the Ottawa Church of the Brethren and had sold real estate in Ottawa. He married Almira Harrison, who survives, along with a foster daughter Thelma Ulrich of Apache, Oklahoma, two grandchildren, five sisters and four brothers.
In Brussels King Baudouin reviewed about 250 Belgian soldiers newly returned from the Congo. Para toopers and commandos were among the first of a 1500 strong contingent being flown home as a large crowd watched quietly.
BONN Germany AP U S Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson said he would campaign for his policies as long as he has breath speaking at a news conference He asserted Nixon seeks farm policy improvement and that solutions must rest on sound economic policies He defended the Republican farm platform as broad and forward looking and not in conflict with his policies
An American Airlines four engine plane with 27 passengers on board landed safely in Buffalo after hydraulic system trouble. The flight originated in New York and was en route to Rochester Detroit and Chicago when weather prompted a diversion into Buffalo.
AP reports in Larned that residents approved a 75000 bond issue for the citys share in building a new National Guard armory. The tally was 707 in favor and 68 against indicating strong local support for the project.
The Probate Court of Franklin County Kansas will hear a petition by Cecil L. Morgan heir seeking the descent of real property in Sec 2 and Sec 1 Twp 17 Rng 20 and other lands in Ottawa Kansas. Defenses must be filed by September 18, 1960 at 10 a.m. in Ottawa. Attorneys Gleason Doty & Logan represent the petitioner.
Henry Edwards administrator seeks final settlement of the estate of Fred D. Willingham in Franklin County Kansas Probate Court No 10-357. He asks for approval of accounts, allowances for services and fees, and determination of heirs to personal property. Defenses must be filed by August 25 1960 at 10:00 a.m. in Ottawa.
Ordinance No 2163 authorizes grading guttering curbing and paving Hickory Street Ottawa Kansas from Wilson to Grant with steel reinforced Portland cement concrete six inches thick thirty one feet wide and integral curbs. It details assessments to property owners within the block and bond financing for unpaid costs with bonds up to ten annual installments.
The city will levy taxes on all taxable property to pay the cost of the improvement not charged to specific property. If funds are insufficient the city shall issue improvement bonds with up to ten annual installments at up to five percent interest. Bonds will be secured on all taxable property and open to all within legal limits. Effective after passage and publication. Attest: Esther Garrison acting city clerk.
Classified section shows deadlines and rates for inserts, with a sample misuse notice from Arthur Pough and Wayne Hey. It references selling products from home and a disclaimer about not being responsible for debts beyond their own.
Local dealer promotes trades and financing with sale prices on a New Tox-O-Wik 250 bu grain dryer, Geh] mower attachment, Mutkey 26 ft elevator, Midwest Truck Bed, IHC No. 33 loader, 1958 Farmall with features, 1959 Jeep Forward Control, and a 1986 John Deere No. 45 self propelled 10 ft combine with new engine and guarantee.
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