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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1969

Page

3

Stevens earns scholarship at Kansas State Teachers College

Don K. Stevens, son of Harold K. and Mrs. Stevens of 1439 S. Elm, has won a 1969 70 academic year scholarship at Kansas State Teachers College Emporia. A freshman majoring in business he is the recipient of the local award as Dance at VFW Hall Saturday night at 9 featuring Johnny Smith and his Western Strings.

Don K. Stevens Harold K. Stevens S. Elm Kansas State Teachers College Emporia VFW Hall Johnny Smith Western Strings

Bronze Star Medal for Tilton in Vietnam action

Spec. 4 Andrew F Tilton, son of Mrs Hilda G Powell and Carl Tilton of Springfield Missouri, received the Bronze Star Medal on July 30 for meritorious service in ground operations against hostile forces in Vietnam. He was with Company D 3rd Battalion 187th Infantry 101st Airborne Division (Airmobile) in Vietnam at the time.

Andrew F. Tilton Hilda G. Powell Ash Carl Tilton Springfield Vietnam Tilton 187Th Infantry 101St Airborne Division

Terry Dean Fanning Receives MS From K State

Terry Dean Fanning of Ottawa earned a Master of Science degree from Kansas State University at the close of the 1969 summer session.

Terry Dean Fanning Ottawa Kansas State University

Colorado peaches delivery for Waymire's Grocery

Ralph Nichols will deliver Colorado peaches to Waymire's Grocery on Tuesday. The delivery is announced as part of theAdv advertising notice.

Colorado Ralph Nichols Waymire’s

Social Security Visit By R. M. Francis at Youth Center

R M Francis, Social Security Field Representative for Kansas City district, will be at the Youth Center 115 W 4th on Aug 27 from 9 a.m. to noon to accept applications and handle Social Security business.

R. M. Francis Kansas City Kansas

Ottawa men pledge fraternities at Kansas State

David Roberts Anderson and Frederick Bruce Spears both of Ottawa pledged during the 1969 Summer Pledging Program at Kansas State University. Anderson joined Delta Sigma Phi while Spears joined Pi Kappa Alpha.

David Roberts Anderson Frederick Bruce Spears Ottawa Kansas State University Anderson Delta Sigma Phi Spears Pi Kappa Alpha

State Fishing Contest at Milford Reservoir

State fishing contest set for Milford Reservoir on September 6 and 7 with entries due by August 31, 1969. For details mail to Box 744 Manhattan Kansas 66502. Adv.

Milford Reservoir Manhattan Kansas

First Day of School Scheduled for Appanoose Williamsburg Pomona

The first day of school for Appanoose Williamsburg and Pomona is Tuesday with dismissal at 11 am. Kindergartners start Wednesday. Lunches will be served on the first full day and bus runs will mirror last year’s timings.

Appanoose Williamsburg Pomona

Daily Report Hospital Notes Admissions and Accidents

Admissions list includes Ralph E. Davis Larry Geiss Brad Brooks Mrs Santiago Martinez Harry Adell Earl Porter and Mrs Squire Foster among others. Discharges and multiple Friday accidents list drivers and locations with times and no injuries. Anna Myrtle Ryan services announced and Kansas City market cattle hogs figures listed.

Ralph E. Davis RFD Larry Geiss Brad Brooks Santiago Martinez N. Poplar Harry Adell Lane Earl Porter George Berg N. Locust Jay Schneidewind Lyndon Nina Barton Pomona Rfc Willard Lee S. Ash Squire Foster Roy Hughes Pomona

Khiem Named To Form South Vietnam Government

President Thieu asked Gen Tran Thien Khiem to form a new cabinet with Huong staying as caretaker. Khiem, 48, a former interior minister and deputy premier, is seen as a strong political figure in a military weighted regime. The plan centralizes power among Thieu Ky and Khiem, forming a military triumvirate.

Thieu Huong National Assembly Khiem Ngo Dinh Diem Formosa Nguyen Cao Ky

Floods in Oaxaca force mass displacement after heavy rains

Heavy rains from the remnants of Hurricane Camille flood Oaxaca State on Mexico's Pacific coast. Up to six feet of water in places leaves at least 100,000 homeless, with more than $500,000 in property damage. Red Cross and government teams race to reach villages for water, medicine, and food as roads, wells, and transport infrastructure fail.

Mexico City Oaxaca Mexico Pacific Red Cross Alvarado Jimenez de Alba Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Puebla Guerrero Veracruz Acapulco State of Mexico

Havana Rumors Humor War Roils Cuba

In Cuba a rising clash of pro and anti government jokes grows as living conditions tighten. The state counters with propaganda while a humor campaign mocks rumor mongers. A meat ration cut promises fuel for humor in Havana and beyond.

Havana Palante Cuba

Park Plans Yosemite Weekend After Formal Visit

South Korean President Chung Hee Park arrives in the United States and travels to Yosemite National Park for a weekend of recreation including golf fishing and a mountain climbing demonstration. He will picnic and sightsee before returning to Seoul on Sunday after a visit that included meetings with President Nixon in San Francisco and a state dinner.

Yosemite Calif Chung Hee Park America Park Yosemite National Park Seoul United States del Monte Lodge Pebble Beach San Francisco Nixon

Youth crushed under tractor near Englewood Kansas

Rodrick Koehn a 17 year old Cimarron youth died when the rear wheel of a tractor rolled over him on the R A Lotspiech ranch in Harper County near the Oklahoma border. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Emerson Koehn.

Englewood Kan Cimarron Rodrick Koehn R.A. Lotspiech Ranch Harper County Kansas State Line Oklahoma Rodrick Emerson Koehn

Indians call for Hickel removal across 46 tribes

Onondaga Reservation—leaders from 46 tribes demand the immediate removal of Secretary of the Interior Walter Hickel. They state Indians will rise against any future deals with the Interior until Hickel resigns, accusing him of stealing native lands and resources. Onondaga Chief Oren Lyons explains the phrase rise against and chiefs of the Onondaga nation back the stance.

Onondaga Reservation N.Y North America Interior Walter Hickel U.S. Department of the Interior Hickel Oren Lyons

Youth struck by stray shot at fairgrounds injury reported

Fourteen year old Greg Bishop visiting his grandmother at 933 North King was treated at Ransom Memorial Hospital for a gunshot wound to the right leg. Officers said he found discarded .22 shells at a fairgrounds shooting booth and one shell discharged when struck with a hammer. The bullet lodged below the knee at about 5 15 p m Friday. Bishop remains under care with Mrs Leona Baker.

Greg Bishop Ransom Memorial Hospital Fairgrounds Bishop Leona Baker N. King

Blue Ribbon Winners At Franklin County Fair

The Franklin County fair awarded 21 state blue ribbons in crops and gardens with winners including Mike Willhite for grain sorghum and soybeans, Jimmy Peine and Andy Parkin for tomatoes, and Diane Campbell multiple times for onions, potatoes, and squash. Grand champion 4-H booth went to Rambling Ranchers. reserve to acorn rustlers.

Mike Willhite Jimmy Peine Andy Parkin Richard Wakeman Diane Campbell Fred Dehn Paul Willhite Robert Dehn Mary Crowley Cheryl Hamilton Alan Wakeman Richard Roger Dehn Jackie Shepheard Okra Acorn Rustlers Robert Hollon Gary Humphrey Roger Braker Jane Robson Connie Pope Marie Cartmill Lyn Bennett

Vietnamese Woman Seeks Answer On Missing Husband Linked To Green Berets

Pham Kim Lein, a Vietnamese widow with two children, sought news of her husband Chuyen Thai Khac, said to work as an interpreter with U S Special Forces in Tay Ninh. She filed petitions with the South Vietnamese government and MACV, after alleging he was subjected to torture and questioning at a Green Beret camp. An embassy spokesman said an oral reply was given but declined to reveal its content as a response to her inquiry. A preliminary probe into eight Green Berets accused of murder continued at Long Binh Army complex.

Saigon U.S Green Berets Pham Kim Lein Vietnam Thai Khac Que U.S. Military Assistance Command MACV Chuyen Thai Khac Tay

Public Hearing on Cypress Street Upgrade Ottawa Kansas

Notice announces a city hearing in Ottawa Franklin County Kansas on the advisability of improving Cypress Street from West Ninth Street south line to West Tenth Street north line. All persons concerned are notified the city has passed a resolution to hold the public hearing.

Cypress Street West Ninth Street West Tenth Street Ottawa Franklin County Kansas State of City of

Ottawa Kansas approves Cypress Street improvement plan

A proposed project in Ottawa Franklin County Kansas plans six inch reinforced concrete pavement with a three inch curb on Cypress Street from West Ninth to West Tenth. The district includes listed Crestview and Ottawa parcels with varied lot portions and street frontage. Estimated cost is 18100 dollars with city fund of 6000 dollars. Bond issuance will finance the balance, repaid over up to ten installments with 6 percent interest.

Cypress Street West Ninth Street West Tenth Street City of Ottawa Franklin County Kansas Block 3 Crestview Addition Crestview

Ottawa notices Public hearing and paving bids in 1969

City of Ottawa Kansas schedules a public hearing August 27 1969 at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall regarding succeeding bond installments and future hear dates may be continued. Also bids for 1969 Paving Part II due September 3 1969 with 5 percent bid bond required. William Oliver Cromwell estate appoints James J. Chandler as administrator August 20 1969 with nine month creditor claims period.

Ottawa Kansas City of Lamar W. Phillips City OF Ottawa Kansas Bank Or Trust Company Public Works State of Kansas Franklin County William Oliver Cromwell James J. Chandler

Thank you note to hospital staff and friends

Mrs Robert Kuiken expresses sincere thanks to Doctors Daugherty Leitch hospital staff friends and relatives for prayers flowers cards visits and acts of kindness during a stay at Anderson County Hospital. Many thanks to each and all. 15

Daugherty and Leitch Anderson County Hospital Robert Kuiken

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