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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1956

Page

2

Vacation Pack Service Keeps Herald Readers Informed

A series of local briefs notes Vacation Pack service for Herald subscribers at no extra charge, with instructions to call 47 for a pack during vacations. Also covered are a Williamsburg Wildlife Club meeting, visits to Mr and Mrs W M Miller, a minor car accident near Lane, a liquor violation arrest, a county court fine, a zoning violation order for B G Starkweather, a forthcoming New York City business trip by Bruce Spears, and a painting contract for G E Kirkland with a Sept 30 completion deadline.

Herald Herald Circulation Department B. G. Starkweather South Main Starkweather Bruce Spears Iie New York City

Nixon Seen Victor Again in National Convention Push

In San Francisco Nixon appears likely to be renominated by acclamation at the Cow Palace as GOP leaders predict a solid re nomination. Stevenson’s Chicago gambit to open the Democratic VP selection left Nixon’s renomination widely anticipated despite opposition from some rivals.

San Francisco Richard Nixon GOP Cow Palace Adlai Stevenson Chicago Leonard Hall Sparkman Washington New York Thomas FE Dewey Nixon Harold E. Stassen Massachusetts Christian Herter Herter California Goodwin Knight Harry Truman Stevenson Hal

Cubs sign Ger ald Kindall after NCAA Omaha tourney

The Chicago Cubs signed Minnesota infielder Ger ald Kindall to a bonus following the NCAA tournament in Omaha. Kindall will be graduated in 1957.

Chicago Cubs Gerald Kindall Minnesota Omaha Kindall

British Hope For End To Violence In Cyprus Halt

NICOSIA Cyprus British observers awaited a possible end to violence as EOQKA extremists announced a suspension of operations. Greek Cypriot rebel leaflets claimed a temporary halt in the underground campaign.

Nicosia Cyprus The Britssh EOQKA

Auction Listings for Kansas Live Stock Markets and Sales

A compiled schedule lists multiple sale dates and locations across Kansas. Entries include Roberts Market Sale in Lawrence Aug 22, Overbrook Livestock Sale Aug 25, Lawrence Aug 31, and Joe De Noon near Wellsville Aug 21, with Alfred Beele and C R Goodman Dairy Sales in Sept. Also shown are Pomona area notices, weekly Overbrook sales, and the East Central Kansas Holstein Breeders Association event at Ottawa.

C. A. Myers & Son Centropolis Ottawa Roberts East 11Th. &J Lawrence Kas Overbrook Ovierbrook Joe de Noon Wellsville Ram Brute Roush Richmond Alfred Beele C. R. Goodman Pomona Nelson Anderson County W. F. Elchinger Bruce Roush Kansas Holstein Breeders Association

Deaths in Kansas village leave families in sorrow

Debby Osborn two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Irwin Osborn of Greeley died early today in Garnett hospital after illness since birth. Survived by twin sister Betty and siblings Linda John Cleoda Terry. Grandparents Mr and Mrs John Mersman and Mr and Mrs Lee Osborn of Greeley. Funeral at St John s church Greeley Monday. Also Mrs Noah M Barnhart of 533 Birch died at Cedar House nursing home after a year of poor health. Tencie Palmira Sink born Roanoke Va Aug 31 1879 came to Centropolis at 17, married to Mr Barnhart Sept 28 1904 at Princeton. Couple moved to Ottawa several years ago. Survived by husband one daughter Mrs Louis Dale one son Albert Barnhart route 4 three grandchildren two brothers John Sink route 4 Lloyd Sink Ottawa and seven sisters. One daughter Viola Marie died in infancy. Funeral at Brethren church 9th and Main Sunday 2 p m Rev Gerald Mease and Rev John Ward officiating. Burial Pleasant Hill cemetery west of Centropolis.

Debby Osborn Irwin Osborn Greeley Garnett Betty Linda John Cleoda Terry John Mersman Lee Osborn St. John’s Church Noah M. Barnhart Birch Cedar House Tencie Palmira Sink James and Elizabeth Oyler Sink Roanoke Certropolis Mr. Barnhart Princeton Ottawa Velma Woods Flora Pierson Lillian Gage Santa Anna Calif Viola Marie Brethren Church 9Th Main Gerald Mease John Ward Pleasant Hill Cemetery Centropolis

Typhoon Babs Strikes Japan Causes Fatalities and Flooding

Typhoon Babs struck Kyushu causing at least 18 deaths and swamping 223 small boats. Warnings extended to northern Honshu and Hokkaido as the storm retraced a path similar to the 1954 Toya Maru disaster. The article notes lasting ruin to farms, houses, roads, and rail lines. It also mentions Bill Mazeroski’s batting in the Pacific Coast League.

Kyushu Tsushima Strait Sea of Japan

Heat Relief In Cool Front Across Kansas

A cool front moved through Kansas bringing relief from 100 degree heat. The Weather Bureau forecast lows from 55 to 60 in the northwest and 70s in the southeast, with highs in the 80s north and lower 80s south. Skies were to be partly cloudy with scattered showers in the west and north.

Topeka Kansas Weather Bureau Fort Scott Chanute Salina Ardmore Okla Russell Goodland Kansas City Manhattan St. Francis Wamego Concordia Hill City

Woman Dies In Rescue Attempt Near Humboldt

Mrs. Julia Mae Ashbrook, 68, of near Humboldt, Kansas, died of a heart attack while helping to rescue two small children in the Neosho River southwest of Humboldt. The children, including the couple’s granddaughter, were frightened as they waded into deep water.

Humboldt, Kas i Julia Mae Ashbrook Humboldt John Ashbrook Neosho River Here Ashbrooks

Hospital Notes from Thursday Births and Dismissals

Admitted Grace Elder Quenemo Samuel F Morgan route 2 Wilma Johnston Rantoul Thursday. Births Leland Jacot 714 Ash daughter born Thursday weight 2 lb 1307 Rev Robert B Craig 30 N Cedar son born Thursday weight 9 lb 6 oz. Dismissed Samuel F Morgan route 2 Thursday Ty Hegue 1641 S Main Wilma Johnston Rantoul Mrs Dale Burgoon infant daughter Rantoul Mrs Gerald Smith 611 E 9th Mrs Hubert Blecha baby daughter 722 W Sth today.

Grace Elder Quenemo Samuel F. Morgan Wilma ‘Johnston Rantoul Leland Jacot Ash Robert B

Tennessee Mar Is VFW Head

Holt of Chattanooga Tenn was elected commander in chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars at the Sith encampment closing sessions. Age 32, he is the youngest to hold the post. The auxiliary chose Mrs Pat lin Kveton Dallas as national president with Mrs Leedy Myers Great Bend Kas as junior vice president. U S Savings Bonds are safe. Herald Want Ads get results.

Dallas Cooper Thurman Holt Chattanooga Tenn Veterans of Foreign Wars Patlin Kveton Leedy Myers Great Bend Kas

Bell Must Go At Topeka Train Event

Topeka youngsters enjoyed Santa Fe Railway engine 3463 at the fairgrounds until adults complained. A woman warned she would remove the bell if the noise continued. City officials ordered the bell rope removed and threatened further action such as removing the clapper or welding the bell closed.

Topeka U Topeka Santa Fe Topeka Free Fair George Schnellbacher Abram Pratt

Local Market L. C. Morgan Clinches Lightweight Streak

Meridian Miss lightweight L. C. Morgan won 10 of his first 17 bouts by knockout, showcasing a strong early career run in the ring.

L. C. Morgan Meridian Miss

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