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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1968
Page
4
The Republican central committee of Franklin County meets tonight at 8 p.m. in the Ottawa University union to elect officers for the coming year Morgan Williams serves as county chairman and says the event will elect new leadership.
Twin-holder complete with plastic compartment plate offered from 7 to 10 PM. Two sets priced at 87 cents at Irwin's 204 South Main. New Singer sewing machines with lifetime guarantee on zig zag and straight sewers priced from 48 dollars. Customers wanted at Gibson's tent sale on Thursday and Friday at 1st and Main.
Judy Hancock, Wellsville High School senior and student body president, joined 269 other delegates at the fifth annual student council workshop at the University of Kansas last week. The event was sponsored by the Kansas State High School Activities Association and highlighted student leadership.
Fearl Edwards of 812 N Locust is a patient at University of Kansas Medical Center Kansas City in ward 5B room 528. Piano tuning by Call Butlers advertised.
Advertisements list several yard sales including 816 S Locust 307 South Cedar and 740 S Willow. One sale on Saturday August 17th from 9 to 5 at 740 S Willow. Nearby pool room at 2nd and Hickory invites visitors.
A large rummage sale is planned in a house from August 16 to 21, daily 8 AM to 5 PM at 112 North Locust. The advertisement notes an annual event with proceeds likely for charitable or community use.
A social event hosted by the Order of Eastern Star in Williamsburg is planned for Friday night at 7 30 at the ball park featuring a community gathering with desserts and refreshments.
Ridiculous prices advertised for automatic zig zag sewing machines at Gibson's Tent Sale. Event runs Thursday and Friday at Ist and Main location with promotional emphasis on bargain machines.
A homemade ice cream social hosted by Pairs and Spares Fellowship at Westminster Presbyterian Church on Friday the 16th from 5 to 9 p.m. on the Courthouse lawn. Proceeds support church activities.
Marvin Ross leads The Country Gentlemen for a Saturday night dance at the VFW Hall. Air conditioned venue welcomes members and guests with advance tickets advised.
Half price sale on Friday 1/2 price on remaining items from Thursday at 1309 South Mulberry address. Sale runs from 7 30 to 1 30. Adv.
Better Homes and Garden Cook Book offered for 87 cents during a Moonlight Madness special from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Irwin's, 204 South Main. Regular price was $1.29.
Tulip light burns votive candle and is offered in a regular price sale. Moon light Madness Special runs from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Irwin's, 204 South Street, with items priced at 87 cents.
A 2 car crash shortly before 4 pm on slick pavement at Ninth and Main involved Velma E. Roberts 38 driving north and William A. Ard 73 driving south. Both drivers escaped injuries and no citations were issued. Damages affected Roberts right front bumper and Ard right rear bumper.
In Franklin County Probate Court a petition by Doris E. Akers executrix seeks final settlement, heirs, devisees and legatees determined and distribution ordered. Defenses due by August 23 1968 at 1 30 p m in Ottawa Kansas.
The State of Kansas to William H Meinig incapacitated person and The Miami County National Bank of Paola conservator file petition for order of sale of Lots 8 10 12 and 14 in Block 20 Bowles Sheldon and Toppings Addition Ottawa Franklin County Kansas. Defenses due by August 30 1968 at 11 00 a m in Ottawa court. Attorneys listed. First published August 15 1968 Last published August 29 1968. Franklin County probate matter continues with Theodore J Wilson estate administrator petition by Robert A Wilson father and heir at law. Defenses due September 6 1968 at 10 00 a m in Robert A Wilson petition.
Multiple court notices involve the estates of Opal Noll Ralph S Chandler Minnie Noll and the firm R M Shoemaker. Names include Gladys M Chandler Clyde M Burns Hugh J Jewett John P Deveraux Martha M Perkins Julia I Shafer Gilman W Perkins Jr Celia S Perkins. Proceedings seek final settlements defenses and suit acknowledgments with hearings in Ottawa and Eugene.
Petition filed in Franklin County District Court by Conservator Clyde M Burns for Minnie Noll seeks judgment determining descent and heirship of deceased named parties and partition of real estate among tenant in common owners. Also requests quieting title against all named defendants and related equitable relief with failure risking entry of decree. Case 23 825 requires response by September 19, 1968 in Ottawa Kansas. Burns & Burns, Lyndon, Kansas represent plaintiff.
Fifteen area Explorer Scouts including 11 from Ottawa leave on the 6 40 train from Lawrence for Philmont Scout Ranch New Mexico. They will hike 12 days through rugged trails with activities from mining and gold panning to archeology astronomy paleontology horseback riding and burro packing. They return Aug 29 at noon. Ed Beck leads the group. Ottawa participants include David Hermreck Ron Mavity Jack Warnock Mike Wiggins Steve Schulte Ed Lister Marvin Bennett Gordon Brooks Fred Perez Jim Ralston Dick Curry. Paola attendees are Bruce Buckman Jim Lee Tom Sprague and Dale Duncan.
Charles Wayne Rodgers, 20, of Ottawa, was sentenced in district court to two concurrent five to ten year terms in Kansas State Industrial Reformatory Hutchinson after pleading guilty to grand larceny and second degree burglary. Two misdemeanor charges were dismissed.
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