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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1963
Page
4
News briefs note a nurses aide class starting about Sept 1 at Ransom Memorial Hospital for three weeks. Interested persons should call the hospital office by Tuesday afternoon to arrange tests at the employment office Thursday morning. Bundles of old newspapers are advertised at 10 cents.
A radiosonde used for weather data was found in a cornfield near Pomona by sdohn Berger. The unit, launched by the United States Weather Bureau, records atmospheric temperature pressure and humidity. It bears instructions to hand it to the local postmaster and will be sent to Joliet Illinois for reconditioning.
AP dispatch reports cattle market details with galves not tested. Hogs steady to 25-50 lower with weight bands 215-245 lb at 17.75-18.00 and 200-265 lb at 17.25-18.60. Sows 270-350 lb 15.25-16.25, up to 350 lb 14.50-15.50. slaughter lambs and ewes steady with spring lambs 20.00-50 and shorn ewes 4.50-6.00.
The Herald announces a reader tip contest paying five dollars each week for the best news tip submitted. The program encourages community members to share timely information for local coverage.
Mrs Ida Vincannon died in St Luke s Hospital Kansas City on Aug 22 after an extended illness Born Feb 20 1912 Survived by husband Clifton two daughters Rex Sutton Wichita Cheryl Vincannon Topeka two grandchildren four brothers Ray Earl Lester Baxter Glen Baxter La Junta Calif two sisters Mrs Lee Shohe Ottawa Mrs Clarence Northeoll Waverly Services Sunday 2 pm Prairie View Methodist Church Jones Funeral Home Waverly in charge Rev W E Wakefield will officiate Burial Waverly Cemetery
J H Foster of Ottawa reports the death of Clarence Bodley at 84 from pneumonia on Aug 16 after surgery Aug 8. Bodley lived in Ottawa years ago, ran an auto laundry at the Ottawa Bowl location and a family livery stable sold to Foster in 1909, and lived in San Francisco 15 years. Survived by brother O B Bodley of Rodgers Ark. Cremation follows with ashes to Towner Chapel for burial in Highland Cemetery in the Bedley family plot.
Three individuals and a retail store won prizes in Wednesday's Sidewalk Bazaar awarded by the Chamber of Commerce retail committee for best western garb. Individual winners were Mrs Charlotte Godfrey OTASCO $15 Mrs Beulah Durbin Woolworths $10 Miss Jean Wright Wrights Studio Sears sales personnel wore cowboy and Indian costumes to take the only group prize $20.
AP report from Washington covers a Banking Committee survey of U S financial institutions with a 3000 bank sample. It lists later topics on correspondent banking and loan policies. Also Kennedy brothers fund Stay in School efforts and political jabs on FTC actions. A civil rights march is mocked by Senator Long who warns riots could impact the cause.
Estella Schneider administratix of William Frank Moore’s estate filed in Franklin County District Court a suit seeking 25000 dollars for wrongful death and 8663.95 dollars for medical, hospital, funeral, and pain and suffering. The incident stems from a Nov. 10 collision on Sand Creek Road near U S Highway 59, near Michigan Valley. Moore died Nov. 18. Perry Weien of Ottawa is named as defendant.
A coalition of African Asian and West Indian groups in London aims to march on the U S Embassy on August 31 to express solidarity with the Washington civil rights march held three days earlier.
Rear Adm William P. Mack, a veteran of destroyer combat action and author, was appointed head of the Navy formation. He succeeds Rear Adm John S. McCain, who moves to command U S amphibious forces in the Atlantic with the rank of vice admiral.
Three representatives of Candid Camera visited the Franklin County Fair to capture rural life for fall TV programs. Director Bob Schwartz and two cameramen filmed cattle shows and children at money bags, with footage set for October or November airings.
Leo Boyke a 32 year old Willis Nursery Co. driver from 1101 S Hickory was listed in poor condition at Ransom Memorial hospital after a sprayer he was driving overturned yesterday on West 19th near nursery property. He has been unconscious since the crash and exact injuries are unknown. No sheriff or Ottawa police report was filed.
Admissions include Leo Boyke at 1101 St. Slickery on Thursday and Patricia Herrington RFD 3 on Friday. Births record a Gould couple at 534 Maple with a son Friday weighing 7 pounds 10 ounces and Cris Christian of Rantoul with a daughter Friday weight 7 pounds 944 ounces. Dismissals include John Branson of 903 N Mulberry on Thursday.
Help wanted for an established sales job now open. Age 21 to 45, married, high school diploma required. Salary based on background and earnings. Vacation with pay, Sundays and holidays off. Personal interview with Dave Williams Friday Aug 23 at 7 30 p m North American Hotel. WANTED: Couple on Social Security for light work Live in no drinking Contact Mrs Ervin Steele Lyndon Ks 828 4784
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