Bank Robbery Grips Bush City in East Disaster Tale
A Bush City bank holdup at the state bank ends with two robbers captured hours later in Springfield. Cash taken totaled over 1500 dollars plus coins, while the vault time lock hindered access. Bank staff were restrained, and sheriff Geer mobilized area officers in a wide search. Authorities recovered the money within four hours, marking Bush City's first armed robbery since 1916. People recall unsettled reactions and possible getaway vehicle details.
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Anderson County
Sam Geer
Garnett
Bush City
Springfield
Willis Henderson
Clifford Badders
Geer
Badders
Elvin Jasper
Mercury
Ray Kilet
Floods Rake Northeastern U S in Deadly Tide
Floods swept seven states for a second day with 105 known dead and billions in damage. Pennsylvania bore the worst losses with 51 dead and 70 missing as rivers burst banks, towns flooded, and power and water cut. Red Cross and armed forces rushed aid while dams gave way and cemeteries were exposed. State emergencies declared in four states.
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New York
New England
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Virginia
Rhode Island
Red Cross
Armed Forces
Trenton
N.J
Hartford
Conn
Arlington
Mass
Torrington
Camden
Stroudsburg
Camp Davis
Brodheads
Lane fair opens with horse pulling event at city park
The 46th annual Lane fair begins with a Sunday prelim program featuring a horse pulling contest and other activities. It runs Monday and Tuesday with exhibits in 4-H and open class, plus entertainment including a Richmond band concert and a barber shop quartet from Ottawa. A carnival will be on the grounds and a closing drawing ends the program.
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Lane
Richmond
Ottawa
City Park
Weather forecast shows mostly fair conditions for today and Sunday
Forecast calls for mostly fair conditions this afternoon tonight and Sunday with little temperature change. Tonight lows in the 60s west to lower 70s east and highs Sunday from the northwest to the 90s in the southeast. Yesterday’s high 99 at 1:15 pm and 2:10 pm, low today 68 at 5:30 am.
Arrest Two On Drunk Charges In North Main Street Giles
Two local men were arrested on drunk charges early this morning by Undersheriff Dean Driscoll. Johnny Ross of 109 S. Poplar was cited for dunk driving, fined 100 dollars and costs, and sentenced to seven days in jail by Judge Milo Harris. Gilford Diamond of 114 S. Cedar paid 35 dollars and costs for being drunk on a public highway. Both were cited around 1 30 a.m. on North Main Street. The New Buster Brown TV show debuts Saturday morning August 2 starring Andy Devine. Mrs Harry Stern of 1031 N. Poplar is reported seriously ill at her home.
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Dean Driscoll
Johnny Ross
S. Poplar
Milo Harris
Gilford Diamond
S. Cedar
North Main Street
Kiger to Appeal Again in Hiatt Case
State Department of Administration director Martin Kiger plans another appeal to the State Supreme Court over the discharge of former purchasing director Eugene Hiatt. Through attorney Barton Griffith Kiger says he will not file more reasons. A Shawnee County judge threatens a writ of mandamus if reasons are not filed tonight.
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Topeka
Martin Kiger
State Department of Administration
State Supreme Court
Eugene Hiatt
State
Barton Griffith
Kiger
Hiatt
Shawnee
Griffith
Supreme Court
Princess Hides Romantic Secrets At Scottish Bazaar
Princess Margaret, on the eve of turning 25, visits Crathie church bazaar in Balmoral area wearing a tartan outfit. She sells knickknacks at a stall at Abergeldie Castle for charity and responds with a playful smile amid global speculation about a possible marriage to Group Captain Peter Townsend.
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Ballater
Scotland
Margaret
Balmoral Castle
Abergeldie Castle
Crathie Church
Peter Townsend
Admits Bank Hold up near Bush City Missouri
Three California men Richard Harp 20 Los Angeles Robert Eugene Shaff 19 Paramount and Gwinn Gorrell 26 Long Beach admitted the $1500 robbery of Bush City State Bank in Hermitage Missouri. They were arrested by Troopers Cantrell and Roam near Preston within four hours and held in county jail. Alva Henderson 75 bank president and a staffer were tied with tape during the holdup.
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Hermitage
California
Bush City
M. F. Taylor
Preston
Richard Harp
Los Angeles
Robert Eugene Shaff
Paramount
Calif
Gwinn Gorrell
Long Beach
Alva Henderson
Henderson
Paul Cantrell
Fred Roam
Springfield
Sedalia
Judgment To Ottawans In $15000 Damages Verdict
Ottawa couple Carl and Mrs. Igel were awarded a $15,000 judgment in district court for their son Richard Igels death in a Feb 14, 1951 car truck crash west of Osawatomi. The Igels sued Gene Austin Hayes for negligence. another $1,150 car damage suit was dismissed. Attorney Clark Howerton of Garnett represented the plaintiffs.
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Ottawa
Carl Igel
S. Elm
Gene Austin Hayes
Igels
Richard
Osawatomie
Richard Igel
Hayes
Igel
Clark Howerton, Garnett
Lane Fair Pulling Match Weekend Announcement
Lane Fair scheduled for August 22 and 23 promises a pulling match Sunday night August 21 with local interest high. Event details include crowd plans, timing, and ticket notes as organizers prepare for a community showcase.
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Lane Fair
For Sale Old Newspapers Ten Cents Per Bundle
Classified note offers old newspapers for sale at Herald office price ten cents per bundle. Limited details provided.
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Herald Office
Three Divorce Suits Filed in District Court
Three divorce suits were filed in district court today alleging gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. Plaintiffs are Leah M. Wharton of Ottawa against Harper L. Wharton, Louise Martin of Ottawa against John Martin, and Hazel Louise Brissey of 114 S Cedar against Edgar Brissey with defendants Anderson & Byrd and John B. Pierson listed as attorneys.
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Leah M. Wharton
Ottawa
Harper L. Wharton
Myron
Community Survey drives reader input for weekly preferences
Readers are urged to complete a Community Survey form to reveal weekly preferences. The survey runs from Monday to today with back issues at the Herald office. Ads note local businesses and services, and the notice ends by urging readiness to begin again Monday as two weeks remain.
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Herald Office
90th Annual County Fair Ends Tonight
The Franklin county fair concludes with a horse pulling contest at 8 30 p.m. Crowds attend the variety show and 4 H livestock judging results from yesterday. Notables include Orville Medaris expected to defend his 1954 title, with drivers from multiple towns. Weighing rules require Ottawa Co op tickets. prize is 50 dollars.
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Franklin County
Orville Medaris
Coyville
Delmer Woolery
Thayer
James Johns
Shaw
Fair Grounds
Maurine Neal
Far & Near
Merle Eversmeyer
Jayhawk
Rex Gilliland
Appanoose Indians
Wellsville
Berea Boosters
Saddle Club Entertainment
Freedom ends for seven in four Kansas escapes
The Associated Press reports seven men escaped in four Kansas incidents yesterday. Californians fled Bush City and Hermitage before sheriffs recaptured them within hours. A prisoner who slugged a sheriff was caught near McPherson. One night of freedom was all that two Geary County Jail escapees could claim. A trusted inmate left Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary but was back in custody after about three hours.
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Associated Press
Kansas
J F. Taylor
Hermitage
McPherson
Geary County
Federal Penitentiary
Leavenworth
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Bob Leonard
Herald News Staff
East
Eas
Alya Henderson
Bank
Mrs. Henderson
U. S
THE
Seymour
Pecono Creek
Forbes Air
Joseph S. Hammel
Forbes Base
Hammel
Lawrence
Louis Stroup
Turnpike Authority
Kaw River
Douglas County
Kelvinator
Weidman Tire & Battery Service
E-H
Bush City State Bank
Orville Steele
Coffey Couny
Del
Bert Helmer
Coffey County
al Farrar
Miami County
8. C. Hollinger
Alva
Buster Brown
Andy Devine
Wil
Harry Stern
N. Poplar
Ottawans
Community Survey
the Herald
Hillcrest Drive-In
Tally Theater
Keefer
Minnick Dodge-Plymouth Price Motor Co
Freedom
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