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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1958
Page
5
Wayne L Wolf of Ottawa joined 23 others earning Certified Public Accountant certificates after passing exams at the University of Kansas Lawrence campus. Drake's Bakery spotlights butter rolls donuts pies cakes and wedding and birthday cakes in a brief ad.
Air Force advances a manned balloon mission carrying Capt. Grover J. Schock to near space aboard the 233 foot balloon used in cosmic ray tests. Target altitude about 100000 feet with a 24 hour stay, tentative launch Tuesday pending weather. monkeys and other animals survived prior test.
Gov. George Docking said the general election issues with Republican opponent Clyde Reed Jr. will be clear-cut, pitting people against special interests. He warned he has no idea if the campaign will be rough but will present facts for voters to decide.
In a campaign exchange Reed attacked Docking over education spending industrial promotion and the state budget. Docking retorted they are vulnerable on all three points noting high school aid proposed rises and federal aid details. Hospital notes mention Parsons railroad shops under Docking. Births list newborns and parent names with addresses.
A Navy airship 2PG2 en route from Churchill Manitoba to Kansas City region neared its destination east of South Weymouth Massachusetts with reports placing it near Re-cast and Quenemo. The blimp’s flight aims toward the North Pole region as part of a research project.
Mrs Eva Minnie Frakes 67 died today at 7 am in Ransom Memorial Hospital after three weeks illness born Feb 8 1891 at Soldier daughter of George W and Lucile Hill McCann married to Richard Frakes Nov 1 1911 lived in Ottawa 30 years survived by widower three daughters two brothers four sisters seven grandchildren and one great grandchild Mrs Cleda McGuffin 55 died today at 6 am in Ransom Memorial Hospital in failing health since April and seriously since June lifelong Ottawa resident born July 1 1903 at Williamsburg daughter of Charles and Bertha McCurdy married to Clifford McGuffin March 26 1927 in Ottawa member of Methodist Church survived by widower and one sister Funeral Monday 2 pm at McVey Dengel Mortuary with Rev William Weber officiating burial in Highland Cemetery.
Mrs Alice Keith Parrish age 6 percent? died early this week in Kansas City. Born in Ottawa she lived there 43 years and taught home economics at the high school. Survived by widower Bernard a son William of Kansas City four brothers and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held in Kansas City on Wednesday with burial there.
J P McEvoy, 64, noted novelist playwright and poet, died at his New City home after months of illness from a stroke. He left Reader's Digest as roving editor after 20 years and authored at least 19 Broadway plays revues from The Potters (1923) to Stars in Your Eyes (1939). He also wrote radio and TV scripts and contributed to the Dixie Dugan comic strip.
Malden Missouri two local funeral homes Day and Knight have merged forming the Day and Knight Funeral Home. The new firm adopts a combined operation under the merged name and serves the Malden area.
Cape Canaveral and Washington report the Bomarc interceptor missile failed to hit its target due to guidance system issues during a critical flight phase. Teamsters leader James R. Hoffa faced questions about alleged ties to organized crime as investigators seek who arranged the weapon’s sale and use.
The mission focused on evaluating the missile system's capabilities in relation to the new national air defense warning network known as SAGE, assessing integration and responsiveness amid updated alert procedures.
Forty five Fulbright students from Lawrence arrived in Chanute for a six week U S orientation. They would stay with local families over the weekend as the Chanute Tribune and local groups arranged hosting and city tours.
A jack rabbit in Pixley California chased and fatally struck a dog owned by farmer James Shott. The rabbit collapsed and died. The dog survived but remains in shock and recovery discussions ensue.
In Franklin County Kansas a petition by Alvin E Smith executor of Joseph Howsers estate seeks final settlement, determination of heirs and devisees, allowance of attorneys fees and expenses, and distribution per the will. Defenses due August 16, 1958 at 10:00 AM in Ottawa City Court or judgment will be entered. Bowers and Bowers Attorneys represent petitioner.
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