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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1964
Page
3
A mix of community notices includes a medical specialist assignment at Fort Leavenworth, a thrift shop sale starting Aug. 15, and a social security representative visit on Aug. 10. Also noted are a cafe lease, a U S Navy Deskins serving aboard USS Everglades, a Gardner man in Olathe hospital, traffic fines, a lost bag with cash, and a Bentonville man attempting a counterfeit or overdue check cash in 1964.
Washington AP reports the General Services Administration will issue invitations for bids on August 17 for construction of a federal building and post office in Scott City Ran. The project is estimated at $275,000 and bids will be opened September 16.
Seven calves died in three separate wrecks north of Garnett on US-59. A southbound 1964 Ford driven by Richard D. Sutterfield struck two Angus calves. Shortly after, a 1954 Ford hit four black calves on the pavement, then a southbound semitrailer struck one more calf. Both drivers reported poor visibility. no injuries or citations reported.
Classifieds alert noting CH2 4700 line and urging readers to seek results from the used listings. Prompts readers to check available ad sections for outcomes or inquiries.
In Mena Arkansas state forces vaccinated three children of farmer Archie Cude despite parental religious objections. Sheriff deputies held the struggling youngsters during vaccination under a state supreme court order. The family near the Ozark foothills faced a protracted legal fight over school vaccination requirements.
First Lady Lady Bird Johnson toured the Crow Reservation near Billings Montana adopting the name Pretty Walking Bird in a ceremonial welcome. She and her party then moved toward Utah for engagements at the University of Utah and with Church leaders as her Western trip grows in political tone.
At Ft Polk Louisiana the Army tracked Harry A Lee Jr as AWOL after he vanished from base. His father Harry A Lee Sr of Alexandria visited the post and found his son near the headquarters that issued the notice. A typographical error renamed him Larry during transfer from basic to advance training.
Washington AP reports the Community Facilities and Urban Renewal Administration will advance 850 dollars to Hillsboro Kansas for preliminary planning of sewage treatment plant improvements. The project is estimated to cost 140 450 dollars.
District Court dismissed three cases on August 14. Alfred Beets of 1209 Willow had his driving while intoxicated conviction from February 13 dismissed on his motion after paying a 3100 fine plus 19.75 costs and receiving a 30 day suspended sentence. August Lietzen of Bonner Springs had a speeding appeal dismissed by the state with costs to be paid. The Krauses of E E Krause and Jessie K M Krause vs Freeda Wilson were dismissed on the Krauses' motion with costs to be paid. Kent Granger was appointed attorney for Robert Steward in a felony case.
Delinquent personal property taxes totaling 3369.68 have been turned over to the sheriff for collection. Almeda Edwards, county treasurer, notes 78 warrants cover the late 1963 half year plus 10 percent annual interest, plus sheriff’s 50 cent fee and treasurer’s 20 cent fee. Taxes due June 20, warrants turned over August 15. interest will continue to accrue until paid.
WASHINGTON AP The House approved a rise in funds for college student loans and extended the National Defense Education Act. The measure also renews the impacted-areas program for one year and extends the Defense Education Act until June 30, 1967, sending the bill to the Senate.
In a 24 hour span dogs caused two accidents. Louis Vega dodged a dog, veered into a pole and hedge, damaging his 1964 Chevelle. police charged him with careless and inattentive driving. William Holden slowed for a dog and was rear ended by Judith Bayless in a 1961 Valiant, causing $150 and $125 in damage respectively. no citations issued.
Eleven Franklin County 4-H boys will compete August 28 at 1 p.m. on the fairgrounds in a tractor driving contest to select the county winner who advances to the Kansas State Fair on September 22 and possibly the Western United States contest in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Competitors must complete tractor safety, maintenance, and operation tests, demonstrate skill with two and four wheeled wagons, and aim for the lowest penalty score to win.
Omaha and Sioux City businessmen led a 30 boat goodwill flotilla down the Missouri River to Kansas City to spotlight the river’s commerce role. Gov. Morrison declared regional cooperation over rivalry as the procession, which stopped at Atchison and Leavenworth, drew civic leaders and a KC Chamber reception.
Ottawa University has added nine new faculty members for the fall semester bringing total staff to 49. Appointees include Adrian Stoner Elizabeth Snodgrass Jack Patty Donald Nease Thomas Sawyers Verna Winchester Patricia Smith Joseph McKenna and Mark Hammer. Faculty meetings under Dr Andrew Martin and Dean W D Bem mels are Sept 2-4 in Myers Library with a faculty dinner Sept 4. Fall classes begin Sept 8 after welcome week.
Obituaries note funeral services for Minnie Phillips who died August 11 and Lee D. Perez who died August 11. Services for Phillips were August 14 at Lamb Funeral Home with Rev. Robert L. Hopkins officiating and burial in Princeton Cemetery. Perez services were August 14 at Dengel and Son Mortuary with Rev. Chester A. Hall officiating and burial in Highland Cemetery. Pallbearers and attendees included local civic groups and employees. hymns were sung by John Jones and accompanied by Mrs. R. L. Stevens.
Kansas State University foresters launch a statewide timber inventory financed by 39 000 from the 1964 legislature and 386 000 from the US Forest Service. Over 900 one acre sample plots will be surveyed using aerial photos to assess forest resources for watershed management grazing recreation wildlife and land uses.
Mrs Josephine Pickert Askins died at 2 a m today in Anderson County Hospital after a brief illness She was born December 12 1912 near Richmond and married Maynard Askins in 1940 She was a member of St Therese Catholic Church Richmond Surviving are her husband four sisters two brothers and several nieces and nephews Funeral arrangements are by Farris Funeral Home Garnett
Admissions include Aletta May Smith RFD 2 Pomona Friday Bradley Howard RFD 2 Saturday Dismissals list Galen Dodd 412 W 9th Mrs John Burrell Wellsville Pamela Johnson 747 S Oak Virgil L Sandona Chicago Friday
Army announced on Friday it will need 6600 draftees in October, 400 more than September. The year’s smallest quota was 3300 for August, with January’s 16000 the peak. President Johnson asked Congress for 16375000 to raise standards and recruit more eligible men.
AP market summary notes cattle prices versus last week with steers up 75 to 1.00, heifers up 25 to 765, cows 50 to 1.00 lower, calves steady, feeders 75 to 1.25 higher. good to choice steers 19.50 to 25.00, heifers 18.25 to 24.00, cows 11.25 to 13.50, calves 14.00 to 18.00, feeders 16.00 to 22.50. Hogs steady to 25 higher. 1-3 195-330 lb barrows and gilts 14.75-17.25, 1-3 270-550 lb sows 12.50-15.25.
notice to creditors and heirs of Cenia B Mundy deceased appoints Joel H Towner as administrator with nine month claim period from first publication August 8 1964 Ottawa Kansas. also notices for Florence L Cates estate hearing August 1964 final settlement petition by J W Dickerson administrator cta with hearing September 2 1964 Ottawa Kansas and review of appraisements August 26 1964 city of Ottawa Kansas filed by Donalda Capper city clerk.
notice calls a special meeting of Ottawa Savings and Loan Association members at 9 30 AM August 28 1964 at 109 East 2nd Street Ottawa Kansas for bylaw amendment one vote per member increase of authorized capital from 5 million to 50 million and conversion of permanent stock to guarantee stock under Kansas statutes
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