Local Teachers Attend Geography Institute at KU
Mrs Marjorie Jefferis of 1023 S Sycamore and Carol Fusco of Baldwin, both elementary geography teachers, joined colleagues for the General Geography Institute held at the University of Kansas from June 12 to August 4. Study chairs offered for sale by Turner Cabinet Shop on West 15th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie A. Jefferis
S. Sycamore
Hawthorne
Carol E. Fusco
Baldwin
University of Kansas
District Scouting Round Table Led by Local Leaders
A district scouting round table for Franklin Anderson Mis ami and Linn counties will convene at Wellsville Methodist Church Thursday at 7 30 p m Attending will be adult leaders of area Boy and Cub Scout troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Anderson, Misami
Linn
Wellsville Methodist Church
Yard Sale and Health Notice Mix on Local Listings
Yard sale advertised for Wednesday and Thursday at 307 S Cedar with 8 am to 6 pm hours. Emergency treatment reported for Patrick O Neill of Williamsburg after a fall from a truck into a hay baler and for Cecil McAdoo at 911 E Wilson after an eye injury at Forest Park pool. Also notes a Vol sale at 916 N Oak on Aug 10 and a rehearsal for 4 H Band numbers to be played at the Franklin County fair first night at Clos ter Revue tonight 7 30 to 9 at First Methodist Church.
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Ransom Memorial Hospital
Patrick O'Neill
Williamsburg
Cecil McAdoo
E. Wilson
Forest Park
Franklin County
First Methodist Church
Yard Sale Adv On Mulberry Street Readied
A brief ad announces a yard sale Thursday and Friday at 527 South Mulberry Street with no further details available.
Home Economics judging contest opens at 9 a.m.
4 H leaders urge all participants to attend the event titled Home Economics judging contest starting at 9 oclock in the basement of the First Methodist Church.
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First Methodist Church
Yard Sale Listings and Community Events
Multiple neighborhood sales and an ice cream social announced. Yard sale at 1130 N Oak 8 to 4 Wednesday only. Ice cream social Wednesday August 9 at 7 30 pm at Williamsburg Ball Park. Garage sale at 1116 S Cedar Wednesday 9 00. Neighborhood sale August 9 rain or shine 95 p.m. Misc items at 1023 S Main.
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Wed
Williamsburg Ball Park
Far and Near
4Eh
No Decision Seen In Mississippi Primary Runoff Set
In Mississippi observers expect no governor candidate to win a majority in the Democratic primary, forcing a runoff on Aug. 29. Top contenders are former Gov. Ross Barnett Rep. John Bell Williams and State Treasurer William Winter, joined by others in a heated race marked by personal attacks rather than issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Dist
Atty
William Waller
Hattiesburg
Jimmy Swan
Garnett populace backs 1968 budget tax hike
Garnett residents praise city officials after a Monday hearing at Holy Angels School approving the 1968 budget with an 8.56 mill levy increase. The plan raises taxes to cover utilities and operating costs while funding gas, electric, and water system improvements. Mayor R W Farris, Commissioners Sesrene and Payne, City Manager Tschudy, and Clerk Gibson fielded questions as about 30 gathered. A businessman urged commendation for realism and tax rise during tight financings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garnett
Holy Angels School
R.W. Farris
Jack Ses Rene
Mark Payne
Bill Tschudy
Harley Gibson
Wichita Negro Outlines Sordid City Conditions
Wichita youth Robert L. Mitchell told city commissioners that curfews failed to solve urban tensions and urged a northeast recreation center with a bowling alley pool tables and swimming facilities. He called for jobs training better housing quality schools and a civilian police review board while warning white residents he and others would oppose ongoing segregation. Mayor Vollmer pledged action to improve conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
Robert L. Mitchell
Eugene Pond
Mitchell
Vollmer
Heaviest Shelling in July at Dong Ha and Con Thien
AP reports U S Marines near the demilitarized zone faced heavy shelling in early July. North Vietnamese artillery fired about 3 581 shells, including six inch and 150 mm weapons. Con Thien endured 804 shells in one day, July 6, while air strikes and counterfire reduced daily salvos to roughly 70. Marines warn the line near Gio Linh Con Thien is critical to halt further incursions toward Cam Lo Hai Van Pass with thousands of enemy casualties claimed since Hastings.
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Con Thien
U.S
Gio Linh
Robert E. Cushman
Cam Lo
Dong Ha
Hai van Pass
da Nang
Prudence and the Pill eyed for American release
London based AP report notes 20th Century Fox began Prudence and the Pill with Deborah Kerr as Prudence. Ronald J. Kahn and Fielder Cook lead a British cast as censor talk looms in the U.S. and Britain. The film follows a teen obtaining the pill, amid questions of code approval and potential bans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
20Th Century-Fox
Prudence
Deborah Kerr
Trend
Boston
Miss Kerr
Quebec
Prudence and the
Ronald J. Kahn
Fielder Cook
Kahn
America
MGM
Fox
High Mills
Funeral for Raymond W. Miller Held at Towner Chapel
Raymond W. Miller, who died Aug. 3, had services Aug. 7 at Towner Chapel with Rev. Chester A. Hall officiating. Pallbearers were Rex Crane, Loren Trout, Warren Clark, Edward Clark, Quincy Seymour, and Charles Nicholson. Militon sang hymns with Mrs. J. M. Kilgore. Burial followed at Hope Cemetery, with military honors by Lloyd Griffith, Dave Bunch, and Craig French of Warren Black Post No. 60, American Legion. Members of his O.H.S. graduating class attended in a group.
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Raymond W. Miller
Towner Chapel
Chester A. Hall
Rex Crane
Loren Trout
Warren Clark
Edward Clark
Quincy Seymour
Charles Nicholson
C.J. Mileton
J. M. Kilgore
Hope Cemetery
Lloyd Griffith
Dave Bunch
Craig French
American Legion
O.H.S
Mrs Lille Alexander Rites Held at Dengel Chapel
Services for Mrs Lille Alexander who died August 4 were August 7 at the Dengel and Son Chapel with Rev Garland Bohn officiating. Pallbearers were Ray Talbott Lee Roberts Loren Triplett Eugene Saffron Charles Talbott and James Ferguson. Jay Milton sang hymns accompanied by Mrs R L Stevens. Burial was in Highland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Alexander
Lille Alexander
Dengel and Son
Garland Bohn
Ray Talbott
Lee Roberts
Loren Triplett
Eugene Saffron
Charles Talbott
James Fersguson
Jay Milton
R. L. Stevens
Highland Cemetery
Investors Confused by Market Advice Flood
AP analysis notes a flood of stock market letters and promotions that confound investors. Experts cite conflicting figures and claims, from free tips to costly guidance, as evidence that many fail to beat the market. Regulators and economists warn the volume can mislead, urging readers to study, think, and follow personal judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cunniff
NEW York
Washington
Securietiles and Exchange Commission
Manuel F. Cohen
Paul Samuelson
Lawrence couple applies for marriage license
George C. Eberhart, 51, Lawrence, and Virginia E. Haller, 47, Lawrence, seek a marriage license per local records. The notice lists the applicants and their ages and residence as Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Eberhart
Lawerence
Virginia E. Haller
Lawrence
Local Court Records Show Multiple Pleas in Ottawa Area
County Court records list drivers cited near Ottawa and Williamsburg. James J Eddy, 29, Prairie Village, fined $10 plus costs for improper passing. Mary Ruth Lain, 20, Oklahoma City, fined $10 and court costs for failing to stop at a stop sign. Loyd Lindau er, 37, Oklahoma City, pleaded guilty and fined $10 and costs for stop sign violation. Randolph Bundy, 57, 902 S Main, fined $10 and costs for failure to yield. James M Olander, 36, Dal las, fined $20 for speeding 87 in a 75 zone. Merle A Johnson, 71, Garnett, fined $50 for being drunk in public. Richard W Williams, 31, Ottawa, fined $10 for stop sign violation. Rudy G Sudja, 211 N Cherry, cited for stop sign violation. William G Cole, 19, 619 N Cherry, fined $50 for driving 110 in a 60 zone. Linda S Moore, 22, Emboria, cited for illegal passing, fined $25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Eddy
Prairie Village
Williamsburg
Mary Ruth Lain
Oklahoma City
Okla
Ottawa
Loyd R. Lindauer
Randolph M. Bundy
S. Main
James M, Olander
Dalelas
Merle A
Johnson
Garnett
RFD
Richard W. Williams
Maple
City
William G, Cole
N. Cherry
Hospital Notes Admitted Patients and Birth Report
Admissions include Paul McFarland Route 1 Cone Shaffer Williamsburg Verna Yocham 110 S Locust Oscar Arnold 703 S Mulberry Mrs Raymond Caylor Osawas tomie Monday Dismissals Mrs Don Geer 1016 N Mule berry Monday Mrs Ralph Emerson 920 Walnut Tuesday Births Mr and Mrs Leslie Manis Princeton a son Weight 9 lbs 12 44 ozs Tuesday
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Paul McFarland
Route 1
Conenie Shaffer
Williamsburg
Verna Yocham
S. Locust
Oscar Arnold
S. Mulberry
Raymond Caylor
Osawastomie
Don Geer
N. Muleberry
Ralph Emerson
Walnut
Leslie Manis
Princeton
Police News: Two Citations in Gridley Drunk Driving Incident
Arthur G. Williams, 47, Gridley, cited in the 900 to 1000 blocks of S Main for illegal registration, reckless driving, and driving under the influence. Jailed after midnight. Gary K Record, 19, 830 S Cherry, cited for careless driving Monday in the 1300 block of South Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur G. Williams
Gridley
S. Main
Gary K
S. Cherry
South Main
Local Market Prices Report From Monday Closing
The local market closes show barley at 1.05, oats 1.60, wheat 1.45, soybean at 2.00, and corn near 1.82 per unit. Prices reflect Monday’s session with limited readable data due to OCR issues.
Ottawa area sale notices list weekend and midweek auctions
A heavy OCR style list details multiple farm and household auctions across Ottawa Baldwin and nearby towns in August. Entries include dates, venues such as Myers Bros Centropolis and Pardee Estate, times often 1 p.m., and locations like North Oak Ottawa and Richmond grain bins. Names include J M Burruss Farm Sale and William Baxter household goods with contact notes for local auction houses.
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Lea P
Nice
Turner Cabinet Shop
Sale
N. Oak
Gar. Sale
Cedar
Adv
Ellis
Mississippi
Foxy
Red
Trixie
Georgia
Vietnam
Demilitarized Zone
Bob Thomas
London (Ap
Production Code Administration
Judy Geeson
David Niven
Rudy G
Sudja
Cherry
Linda S. Moore
Emsporia
Kirestone
Cp Admiral
Ford
Anaconda
Gulf Wn Ind
Va Hallibur
Apco Oil
Atchison
Herc Inc
Atlas Chem
Homestake
Indian Head
Avco Corp
Fds
Int Busch Beech Airc
Beth Steel
Int Paper
Inter Baker
Boeing
Vg Bran Airn
KC P&l
KC Sou Ind
Cessna Air U
Kan G&e
Chi RI Pac
Kan P&l
Chrysler
Kerr McGee
Litton Ind
CBS
McCrory
Minn M & M
Mobil Oil
Monsanto
Panh Epl
Peach Coal Penney
Pa RR
Phill Pet Proct &G
RCA
Reyn Met
St Jos
St Reg Pap
Sears Rock
Sinclair
Yg Skelly Oil
Sperry
Sunray
Texaco
Trans Air
Util
Westy el
Woolwich
Carl Joseph Maley
Harold Maley
Richmond
National Guard
Ft. Polk
Ft, Polk
Police News
John H. Woke
Willard Braker
Towner’s Chapel
Highland
Clifford R, Hobbs
Ottawa, Kansas
Myers Bros
Claude
Howard
Franklin County Sales Company
J. M. Burruss
William Baxter
North Oak
Pardee Estate
Baldwin, Kan
Fair Ground
Jack Nelson
Pomona
Council Grove
Osage City
John O. Stewart Auction Company
Hageman
Kansas City
Kansas
Phone CO
Printy
Ben Printy
Cap
Main
Community
Lathrop
Prinety’s
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