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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1963
Page
4
Former Ottawan Edith Fredricks was awarded separate maintenance from Ed Fredricks in Arizona Superior Court. She receives $75 monthly support plus $75 in child support and annual tuition for their son. She now lives in Lawrence and the Ottawa Herald contact is listed.
KC markets report steady to mixed cattle with choice steers 25 to 25.00, heifers 23.75 to 24.50, cows 14.50 to 16.50, veal 22 to 25. Hog prices show barrows and gilts 18.00 to 18.35 for 200 to 260 lb, sows 14.50 to 16.50. Sheep remain steady with lambs 19.00 to 20.00, ewes 4.50 to 6.00.
The Herald announces a weekly reward of five dollars for the best news tip submitted by readers. Tip submissions aim to improve community reporting and encourage public engagement with local events and issues.
Franklin County officials pursue an inquiry into allegations by two youths that they were struck by sheriff's officers after protesting a stalled car being towed near 15th Street and Interstate 45. County Attorney Don White planned to meet with state officials at noon, with no public comment until the investigation ends. No arrests were reported.
Services for Louis McDonald who died July 29 were Aug 3 at Towner Chapel with Rev. William Weber officiating. Pallbearers listed. burial at Stanton Cemetery. Doris Jane Hjorth, who died Aug 2, had services Aug 3 at Lamb Funeral Home with Rev. Robert B. Craig officiating. pallbearers named. burial at Highland Cemetery. Gardner Peyton Walker Sr, who died Aug 2, had services Aug 5 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rev. Kevin Horrigan. pallbearers named. burial at Highland Cemetery. rosary Aug 4 at Lamb Funeral Home. Attending groups included Quin Furniture Co employees, Methodist youth groups, Trinity Methodist Church members, and Beta Sigma Phi.
A two car collision on Main Street early this morning involved Clarence G. Nauman and Arthur G. Miller Jr. Both vehicles northbound. Nauman stopped at a red light when Miller says his brakes failed. Nauman, 67, of 927 South Mulberry, and Miller, 20, of 817 East 6th, report damage to their cars.
Admission entries list William F. Darnell and Mrs. Bell Hoopes of Pomona on Monday, Lawrence Gearvais of Lawrence on Tuesday, and the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. David E. Anderson at 1030 N Cedar on Tuesday with weight 8 lb 1 oz. Dismissals include Marlin Mooney and Quenemo Howard Hartpence at 831 E 8th on Monday, David and Kenneth Burgoon at 508 W 10th, and Stacy Johnson at 948 Hickory on Tuesday.
TOPEKA AP Kansas won two National Safety Council awards, one for traffic safety programs in public schools and another for traffic engineering. Council district director Phil Streit presented the honors to Gov. John Anderson at a Kansas Citizens Safety Council luncheon, with the governor passing them to the Education and Highway departments.
The annual Lane Fair in a Southeast Franklin County town opened with tea and abundant water flowing for livestock. Tom Peine, a 14-year-old from Greeley, tended six calves in the 4-H stock show, while youngsters splashed at a makeshift trough. Judges eyed hundreds of 4-H entries in foods gardening and more as the fair runs through tomorrow with rides, an evening parade, and the stock show slated for today.
In Washington Senator Barry Goldwater urges Republicans to stop attacking fellow Republicans and focus on Democrats. He responds to New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller avoiding a direct stance on backing Goldwater for 1964, saying he will wait to see if Rockefeller is available and noting he usually supports Republican nominees unless obstruction or personal objections arise. Goldwater denies being captive to the radical right.
Willard Merrifield, 35, says two hours of rapid talking deterred a fleeing escapee, Nash Jones Israel, from killing him after being forced to drive. Israel, 51, Kansas City, surrendered near Lathrop after police surrounded him. Merrifield aided by notifying authorities and keeping the suspect calm. Israel, jailed previously on burglary, faced charges of robbery and assault with intent to kill. kidnapping under investigation.
Five Kansas City policemen and two civilians were released on bond after pleading innocent to second degree burglary and stealing charges connected to a burglary ring. Bonds ranged from 2,000 to 12,000 for Homer Wayne Martin Randolph Keith Burton Sgt Robert Cox Ralph E Lamb Jr Donald Denning John Benton Strong Jr and Robert Rogers. Preliminary hearings for Cox Lamb and Rogers set for Aug 20. indicted defendants face September circuit court term. Police say about 5 000 in loot was taken across 27 burglaries between May 1962 and July 1963. All five officers were from the Country Club district station.
Premier Janos Kadar suggested the US and Hungary may repair relations following talks with W Averell Harriman in Moscow. The pair discussed restoring normal diplomatic ties after the 1956 Hungarian revolt and related tensions.
A former Ottawa resident now living in Lawrence was hospitalized after his car struck a silage wagon pulled by a farm tractor, about 14 miles north of the city. Larry Gearvais, 23, was admitted for observation at Ransom Memorial hospital with no serious injuries. The tractor driver, A. C. Watts, 504 North Oak, was uninjured. The auto’s front end was heavily damaged.
Washington reports that railroad and union reps met after weeks of deadlock to assess progress on work rules and jobs. J. E. Wolfe said 24 to 48 hours will show if talks are real progress. Wirtz attended both sides while also addressing Senate Commerce Committee.
Bandits herded 45 men into an abandoned farmhouse near La Victoria and knifed them to death one by one. Two survived after an ambush on a rural road 60 miles northwest of Bogota. The massacre occurred Monday as locals reported the atrocity.
Hiroshima observed a silence for victims of history’s first atom bomb attack on the 18th anniversary. A 15,000 strong crowd bowed as the peace bell tolled at 8:15 a.m. Mayor Hamai praised the Moscow partial test ban as delegates from many nations watched a tense world conference unfold with walkouts and postponements.
West Germany agrees to buy 1.3 billion dollars in U S equipment and services over two years, extending through fiscal 1965 the program that brings in abroad funds to offset U S overseas spending. McNamara returns from Germany as talks proceed.
United States forces in the Korean DMZ conducted dusk to dawn ambush positions near Panmunjom but contact with North Korean troops did not occur. The operation involved a larger force than typical patrols, with orders to withhold fire until enemies were close. Armored units stood by while guards aimed to halt North Korean movement toward UN territory.
In Dakar Senegal Algerian Premier Ahmed Ben Bella urges attendance at the next UN General Assembly and demands an end to Portuguese colonial rule in Africa and racial repression in South Africa and Rhodesia He spoke at a conference of 31 African foreign ministers and called for united action.
Auction schedule from Franklin County Sale Company and multiple Kansas locations lists stocker and feeder sale August 1 near Ottawa on Highway 59, Mrs Frazier Buttler Farm sale August 6 near Owyer Brook, Michigan Valley Donation Sale August 12 at Michigan Valley M E Church begins 7 p.m. Ed Blair Farm sale August 20 near Williamsburg 1 p.m. Minnie Morton Est Household Goods August 14 739 South Mulberry, A E Farris Estate Farm Sale August 14 nine miles east of Ottawa on Logan and 124 South Rantoul road phone 566 3530 Pomona Overbrook weekly livestock sale and Friday Allen County Livestock Auction Gas City Kansas.
Nate and Leona Gibbons announce weekly Pomona Kansas sales of household furniture and miscellaneous items. Every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. next to the Bank. Phone 566 3645 for details. another contact 566 3646.
Auction listings include Harold Stewart consignments at Neosho Livestock Co Neosho Kansas with August dates Aug 6 and Aug 7. Sam W Spangler Estate at 412 E Logan Ottawa Kansas and Printy and Son Ben Printy at CH 2-1974 CH 2-120. Roy Gould farm value sale near Rock Creek School Aug 31 and furniture auction at Printys Auction House 1136 N Main Aug 3 at 1 pm. Todd mobile homes auction every Tuesday and Thursday night at 1136 N Main.
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