Police Officer Swims River To Rescue Elderly Fisherman
An Ottawa officer jumped into the Marais des Cygnes to save C. E. Charlie Jones, 70, who collapsed in his boat after a diabetic attack. Lt. Max Bolton swam to the scene, brought the unconscious fisherman to shore, and an ambulance took him to Ransom Memorial hospital where he rested well.
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Ottawa
Max Bolton
Marais Des Cygnes
C. E
Charlie” Jones
Jones
Bolton
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Senator Carlson to Speak at First Baptist Church
Side Swipes reports Senator Frank Carlson of Kansas will address the morning service at First Baptist Church on Sunday August 28 at 10 a m He will drive from Concordia and join church boards at noon for a dinner Before returning home Carlson is noted as a prominent Baptist layman who led the American Baptist Convention frontier churches drive last year A large sum was raised for new church construction Nearby notes cover outdoor recreation at Forest Park and Country Club where a golf tournament drew visitors Two minor motor accidents were reported Judge Milo Harris performed three marriages at the courthouse including Joe Ramirez and Rebecca Espinosa both of Ottawa Mar D Billam and Darleen Billam Osawatomie Arthur C Holden and Ruby Thompson Tulsa Also reported was a marriage license issued to Charles E Rick ets Ft Scott and Hattie B Hyman Oklahoma City The Country Club patio dance with The Counts orchestra drew 65 couples Weather candles outlined the patio Garden of the Month honors went to Miss Mary A Stiles and Miss Leila E Stiles with runners up James Durbin Emerson Mox and honorable mention to their spouses.
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Frank Carlson
Kansas
First Baptist Church
Concordia
Sen. Carlson
American Baptist Convention
Milo Harris
Court House
Joe Ramirez
Ottawa
Rebecca Espinosa
D. Billam
Mary A
Leila E. Stiles
S. Cedar
Glenn Fitch
Ottawa Garden Club
James Durbin
S. Poplar
Emerson Mox
S. Hickory
Found Slain In K. C. Hotel
Kansas City police investigated the slaying of Charles Bernstein a 50 year old businessman found shot six times in his hotel apartment. The entry appeared gained via a fire escape and detectives searched nearby alleys for clues. Bernstein lived at the hotel since 1953 and was linked with several enterprises including a typewriter firm. Michael Gideon a hotel guest heard groans and alerted management. Empty cartridges were found on the room floor.
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Kansas City
Charles Bernstein
Bernstein
Michael Gideon
Kansas Cition Hotel
Top Award To Williamsburg Man In 10th Week Of Survey
E L Eaton of Williamsburg won first place in the Herald community Survey for the 10th week earning a $25 cash prize. Mrs Charley Bates of Rantoul won $10 and Mrs George Yackle of route 1 Paola won $5. The letters praising Herald advertising as a shopping guide accompanied many survey entries.
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Herald
E. L. Eaton
Williamsburg
Eaton
Charley Bates
Rantoul
George Yackle
Route 1
Paola
Blast Claims Another Life in Andover Tragedy
The blast that ripped the village square at Andover last Wednesday has claimed its 22nd life. Ruby Shellito, 17, died at General Hospital here yesterday.
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Arshtabula
Ohio
Andover
Ruby Shellito
General Hospital
Community Survey prompts reader feedback on why ads work
The Herald invites readers to vote in a weekly Community Survey selecting one ad per group from large and medium ad lists and classified ads. Readers are encouraged to mail ballots for a chance at cash prizes, with notices to clip the running survey term on page 6.
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the Herald
Herald
See Harwi As New Director Of Highways
TOPEKA speculation grows that Frank Harwi former highway secretary may succeed Walter Ragan as state highway director. Harwi currently works for an oil company and would follow prior purge controversy during Gov Arn era. Governor Hall notes ongoing promotions and may consider Crawford for a different post while hedging on Harwi’s future role.
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Topeka
State Highway Department
Frank Harwi
Walter Ragan
Harwh
Edward F. Arn
Harch
Arn
Highway Commission
Hatch
Joe Crawford
Ragan
Hall
Crawford
Harwi
Highway Department
Four Fined In County Court
Four persons cited by Highways Patrolmen Art Jensen and Howard Docker paid fines in county court Saturday. Merle Peterson Admire was fined $20 and costs for operating a truck with inadequate brakes. Frank Powell Emporia was fined $10 and costs for passing in a no passing zone. B L Cowdin Ottawa was fined $10 and costs for operating a vehicle under KCC authority with no safety equipment. T W Hess Lenexa was fined $5 and costs for passing in a no passing zone.
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Art Jensen
Howard Docker
Merle Peterson
Admire
Frank Powell
Emporia
B. L.cowdin
Ottawa
KCC
T .W. Hess
Lenexa
Driver Cited After Crash in Franklin County
A Franklin county man, L. C. Lohman, 23, Ottawa Rt. 1, was arrested for reckless driving after a three car crash at Logan and Main. His 1953 Plymouth’s brakes failed, hitting J. L. Phelps’s 1949 Dodge then pushing H. R. Peterson’s 1953 Olds. Plymouth total loss. Dodge about 200 dollars. Olds 50 dollars. Lohman forfeited a 25 dollar bond in police court. A second crash in the 600 block of North Main involved a 1953 Plymouth owned by Hewitt Chevrolet Co struck by a northbound 1951 Buick driven by Lucille B. Anderson of San Anselmo, Calif. Damages: Plymouth 125 dollars. Buick 200 dollars.
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Franklin County
Logan
Main
L. C.lohman
Rt. 1
Ottawa
Lohman
H. R. Peterson
South Gate
Calif
J. L. Phelps
Lawrence
North Main
Hewitt Chevrolet Company
Lucille B. Anderson
San Anselmo
Boy Swept Through Underground Pipe In Corona
A 15 year old boy was swept half a mile through a 36 inch intake pipe near a flood control dam in Corona California. He escaped with a head bump after picnickers pulled him from the pipe and an unidentified nurse revived him with artificial respiration. He had no other injuries.
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Corona
Calif
Mike Elliott
Mike
Elliott
Airman Car Hits Barricade in Franklin County
Two servicemen were involved in weekend crashes on US 59. A H Hill of Webb Air Force Base missed a curve on a detour north of town, his 1951 Mercury overturned after striking a barricade. no injuries and $200 damage. Ray E Whittington of Ft. Riley slept at wheel northbound on US 59 south of Ottawa, his 1949 Olds veered, struck a fence. no injuries and $200 damage. Whittington cited for reckless driving and to appear in county court.
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Franklin County
Art Jensen
A. H. Hill
Webb Air Force Base
Big Spring
Texas
Hill
Ray E. Whittington
Ft. Riley
Ottawa
Jensen
Whittington
Ottawa Firms Offer Free Haul For Navy Cannon
Two Ottawa firms Merle Paul truck lines and Bennett Creamery offer free transport of a World War I navy cannon destined for City park. The 4750 pound, 145 inch long by 87 inch high weapon would be set in the southwest corner after a city commission action. Transportation costs around 180 dollars would be covered jointly by the American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars and the city, with maintenance roughly ten dollars yearly by veterans groups.
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Merle Paul Truck Lines
Bennett Creamery
Navy
City Park
Paul
Bennett
Louisville
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Bennett’s
Bennett Company
Diane Heads For Carolina Threatens Georgia Coast
Storm warnings were likely for Georgia and South Carolina as Diane, the fourth tropical storm of the season, moved toward the region with winds near 115 mph. Forecasters in Miami said hurricane alerts already covered those states and North Carolina, with northeastern Florida possibly under storm warnings. Diane was about 600 miles east-southeast of Jacksonville, advancing at 15 mph toward the west-northwest.
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Miami
Fla
Georgia
South Carolina
Diane
Cecil Gentry
North Carolina
Florida
Gentry
Diana
Jacksonville
Weather Forecast Shows Mild Conditions With Warmer Tuesday
Forecast calls for fair to partly cloudy skies with a brief shower possible in the extreme west this afternoon and evening. Tuesday looks generally fair and slightly warmer in the extreme west with highs around 90. Overnight low around 60s, temperatures yesterday reached 94, today’s low around 56. River at 79 feet.
Mild Weather To Continue Across Kansas Through Tuesday
Pleasant August weather is forecast for Kansas through Tuesday with clear skies in eastern and central areas and partly cloudy skies in the west. A few light showers are possible in the far west. Temperatures will dip into the 60s tonight and rise to near 90 tomorrow. No rain was reported statewide in 24 hours ending 6:30 a m today, though Garden City saw a light sprinkle. Max temps yesterday ranged from 90 in Wichita to 94 in Goodland and Hills City. Overnight lows ranged from 69 in Garden City to 58 in Russell and Salina.
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Topeka
Kansas
Weather Bureau
Tom Arnold
Garden City
Wichita
Goodland
Hills City
Russell
Salina
Fatal Highway Crash Near Mound City Claims One Life
One person was killed and three others injured in a highway accident near Mound City. The deceased was 20 year old George Dennis Dunn of Pleasanton Kansas. Injured were Marilyn Amer of Mound City and William Blaker of Pleasanton who were admitted to Fort Scott hospital. Diane West of Mound City was treated and released.
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Mound City
Here
George Dennis Dunn
Pleasanton
Kas
Fort Scott
Marilyn Amer
William’ Blaker
Diane
Seek Leads On Slaying In Muskegon Scout Officials Under Lie Tests
Muskegon Michigan police Captain Leroy R Hunt said eight Boy Scout camp officials are undergoing lie detector tests in the hunt for the killer of 12 year old Peter Gorham. Gorham s body was found shot in the back of the head by a used car salesman in a desolate wooded area 11 miles north of Muskegon.
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Muskegon
Mich
State
Leroy R. Hunt
Peter Gorham
Evanston
Lamb
Franklin county 90th annual fair opens with diverse shows
The 90th Franklin county fair opens Thursday at the Armory south of Ottawa with a varied three day program. Evening variety shows Thursday and Friday nights feature the Westport Kids Jay Ross Roy Newman and company Joan Spooner and other acts. A horse pulling contest tops Saturday night activities with prize money and a dozen drivers expected. Admission is 26 cents for children and 49 cents for adults. Exhibits open 8 am to noon Thursday with judging at 10 am and open for inspection Thursday afternoon. Late entries are not accepted. Continuous events include 4-H dairy and livestock judging and crops judging Friday and Saturday, a livestock parade Friday night, and half price carnival rides Saturday 1 pm to 5 pm. County Agent Don Brown reports preparations and grounds cleanup ongoing with tents to be erected Wednesday.
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Armory
Ottawa
Franklin County
Fair
Westport Kids
Kansas City
Jay Ross
Roy Newman and
Jimmy Wright
Miles Lytel
Ross
Carl Reams
Ottawa Co-Op
Joe Adelman
Don Brown
Brown
End Near for Ottawa US 50S Surfacing Project
State highway officials report the US 50S upgrade north of Ottawa is nearing completion with the entire section to be surfaced within about 10 days. Crews are finishing base work on three sections, with Ross Hill and the north section ready for surfacing. Shoulder work will begin after surfacing, aiming for September 1. project widens the road to 24 feet and relocates Dead Man's Curve.
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Ottawa
C. A. Foose
Ross
Foose
Franklin ‘ Douglas
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