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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1956

Page

8

Union Appeals Picket Ruling In Kansas Supreme Court

An appeal filed in the Kansas Supreme Court challenges a Saline County District Court injunction that barred a union from picketing construction projects at Smoky Hill Air Force Base. The petition by Constructive and General Laborers Local 685 argues against the injunction granted for Leonard Stieben and others on Jarvis Construction Co. projects.

Topeka Kansas Supreme Court Saline County Smoky Hill Air Force Base Constructive and General Laborers Local 685 Leonard Stieben Jarvis Construction Co

Woman fit With Typhoid Fever

TOPEKA The illness of a Labette County woman who attended a church camp meeting in Missouri has been diagnosed as typhoid fever. Dr J M Mott said the state Board of Health is checking 17 other Kansans from Montgomery Johnson Wyandotte Labette Sedgwick Elk Barton Bourbon and Allen counties. Several cases of typhoid have been confirmed among attendees from other states at Monark Springs Mo in late July 1929. At least three deaths were reported.

Topeka Labette County Missouri J. M. Mott State Board of Health Montgomery Johnson Wyandotte Labette Sedgwick Elk Barton Bourbon Allen Counties Monark Springs

Hiawatha Man Named Judge in 22nd District

Gov Fred Hall announced the appointment of Chester C. Ingels of Hiawatha as judge of the 22nd Judicial District effective Sept 1 He replaces A Q Delaney Jr of Troy who moves to the Brown Doniphan Nemaha County bench after the death of Judge John L Gernon

Topeka Fred Hall Chester C. Ingels Hiawatha 22Nd Judicial District A. Q. Delaney Jr Troy Brown-Doniphan- Nemaha John L. Gernon

Judge Birney named pro tem in Norton County case

The Kansas Supreme Court appointed Judge C. E. Birney of the 84th Judicial District to serve as judge pro tem in Norton County District Court to hear a case involving the estate of Mary E. Rought. The move directs Birney to oversee proceedings in the estate matter.

Topeka Kansas Supreme Court C. E. Birney 84Th Judicial District Norton County District Court Mary E. Rose‘ough

Prairie Chicken and Quail Seasons Approved in Kansas

Kansas Forestry Fish and Game Commission approved a two day prairie chicken season the first since 1952 and a 15 day quail season two days shorter than last year plus a three day pheasant season. Prairie chickens open Oct. 20 21 in 14 counties quail dates vary with multiple open days and pheasants Nov 3 5. County list includes Butler Cowley Chautauqua Elk Greenwood and Wichita among others. Bag limits set at two prairie chickens eight quail and three cock pheasants with hens banned. Raccoon season Nov 15 Jan 31 and fur bearers Dec 1 Jan 31.

Wichita Kansas State Forestry Fish and Game Commission Ross Beach Jr Hays Butler Cowley Chautauqua Elk Greenwood Wilson Woodson Allen Bourbon Linn Anderson Osage Wabaunsee Franklin Dickinson Kingman Reno Saline Barton Cheyenne Clark Clay Cloud Comanche Decatur Edwards Ellis Ellsworth Finney Ford Gove Graham Grant Gray Greeley Hamilton Haskell Hodgeman Jewell

Pomona Schools Set to Open Monday With Half Day

Pomona schools will reopen on Monday with a half day first session. High school staff includes Lamar F. Wallace as superintendent Karl Anderson math and athletic coach Irene Jo Gilby commerce Mary Ann Hill home economics and English Jerome Adell shop and social sciences. New equipment at the high school covers four typewriters a stove a refrigerator 24 chairs and office furniture. Lunches return Tuesday at 25 cents per meal. Bus service will run near previous schedules. Grade teachers listed include Charles Hill Dorothy Harrison Mrs Clarence Niehaus Almira Shuler Jo Ann Duvall. New principal hails from Gardner. Mrs Niehaus moves from Homewood. Henry Williston splits music duties with both schools and to conduct band practice Friday at 10 a.m. New desks installed in 7th and 8th grade room. New students should bring last year’s report cards. Charles Rogers returns as custodian and Mrs Bonnie Rice serves as cook.

Pomona Lamar F. Wallace Karl Anderson Irene Jo Gilby Mary Ann Hill Jerome Adell Charles Hill Dorothy Harrison Clarence Niehaus Almira Shuler Jo Ann Duvall Gardner Charles Rogers Bonnie Rice

Trinity Methodist Union Service Ends Season With Shared Sermon

Union service at Trinity Methodist church 632 N Cedar Sunday at 8 pm. Trinity and First Methodist churches jointly conduct with Rev Robert Craig delivering Living in Two Worlds and the First Methodist men's quartet singing. Public invited.

Trinity Methodist Church N. Cedar Trinity First Methodist Church Robert Craig Trinity Methodist

District Meeting of Cancer Society in Lawrence Sept 6

Mrs. W. C. Harding chairs District No 3 for the American Cancer Society Kansas Division arranging a district meeting in Lawrence on the afternoon of Sept 6 at the Castle team room. Volunteer workers from Jefferson Leavenworth Douglas and Franklin counties will attend to discuss new educational and service plans by state and county officers. Several Franklin county residents plan to attend and all interested persons are invited.

W. C. Harding American Cancer Society Kansas Lawrence Castle Team Room Jefferson Leavenworth Douglas Franklin County

Lost Heads Offer at Crites Body Shop and Appliance Center

One day sale promises two appliances for the price of one at Crites Body Shop and Appliance Center. Call or visit for details. Phone numbers 370 and 663 Xy-c-lt provided.

Crites Body Shop Crites

Ike declares new Russian atomic test more powerful

Washington President Eisenhower announced that the Russians conducted another atomic explosion, claiming it was stronger than last week’s test. He noted the Soviet Union had earlier disclosed Aug 24 and 30 tests aimed at developing new nuclear weapons for varied troop formations.

Washington Eisenhower Soviet Union London Soviet Russia Moscow Radio

Eisenhower cites new Soviet nuclear test in Siberia

President Eisenhower noted a second large Soviet nuclear test in southwest Siberia, saying it surpasses prior yields and criticizing Soviet leaders for seeking peace while continuing weapons tests. He declined to specify the yield, citing limited details from officials. He affirmed no change to U.S. defense plans and planned limited political activity. He also answered questions on civil rights, health, and his postillness fitness.

California Eisenhower Siberia Atomic Energy Commission U.S Washington White House

Stolen Pony Found At Iola

A 52 day old Shetland colt stolen from Richmond by Rob ert S. Gault’s lot was found dumped near Iola. Undersheriff Dean Driscoll accompanied Gault to recover the colt, which was fed by a nearby farm couple north of Iola after they notified local authorities. The theft occurred after midnight with the colt born July 8, and the case involved Allen and Franklin county sheriffs. Gault’s ponies are well known in Kansas.

Robert S. Gault Richmond Iola Anderson County Dean Driscoll Gault Allen County Franklin County Kansas

Complete Auto Service Ad in Ottawa Area

Free pickup and delivery offered by Mike Mulcahey Buick Co located on the south edge of Ottawa with phone listing 146 251-26t for car repair and maintenance services.

Mike Mulcahey Buick Co Edge of Ottawa

Weather forecast: Partly cloudy, windy, cool this afternoon

Partly cloudy and windy this afternoon with a cool night and fair Saturday. Tonight cooler, especially southeast. High around 80 Saturday, with a low tonight 40s northwest to 50s southeast. Yesterday's high 100, low 62. River stage 0.50 ft.

S. W

First French Troops Due In Cyprus Today

The first sizable French force was due in Cyprus to bolster the French British position near the Suez area. An advance party arrived in Nicosia, with ships carrying troops and supplies near Famagusta. More ships were expected at Limassol and beyond before week’s end as international efforts over the canal proceed.

Cyprus Nicosia Mediterranean Suez Famagusta Limassol Britain North Atlantic Council Paris Egypt Eisenhower Dulles Suez Canal Robert Menzies London Cairo Nasser France

Texas Mob Vows To Bar Negroes At High School

A chaotic sequence in Mansfield Texas unfolded as a mob of about 400 white men and youths vowed to bar Negroes from registering at Mansfield High School. An assistant district attorney was mobbed, officials reinforced with Rangers, and fear of violence rose as federal court integration orders stood.

Texas Austin Tex Allan Shivers Texas Rangers Mansfield Shivers R. L. Huffman Little North Texas O. C. Radson Mansfield High School Grady Haight Haight Joe E. Estes R. LU Huffman Owen Metcalf Metcalf Floyd Moody Fort Worth NAACP Bill Glines Dallas Times Herald Moody

Convicts Use Plane To Flee From San Quentin Camp

Four San Quentin convicts fled a prison road camp in Siskiyou County stole an airplane and flew to Medford Oregon where they abandoned the aircraft. The men Gerald E. Baucum 27 Charles Morgan 37 Paul Marquez 26 and Edward Virgil 26 fled in a stolen truck to the airport took off landed at Medford then deserted the plane and later an stolen car before ending up between Roseburg and Myrtle Creek Oregon. Police said Baucum had previously stolen a plane in 1949 while in the Marine Corps and was picked up in Las Vegas Nevada.

San Quentin Calif.m Siskiyou County Medford Ore Gerald E. Baucum Charles Morgan Paul Marquez Edward Virgil Roseburg Myrtle Creek Baucum Marine Corps San Diego Las Vegas Nev

Ottawa University Faculty Meetings Set for Opening Week

Ottawa University schedules a series of faculty sessions starting Tuesday in Sheldon room for new faculty. Dean Bemmels and President Martin outline programs on academic policy and in service training. Full faculty gatherings occur midweek in Mears Park with committee meetings Friday. New students arrive late next week. campus maintenance continues for Sept. 10 opening.

Ottawa University W. D. Bemmels Andrew B. Martin Sheldon Room Commons Mears Park

Retiring Geary County Agent Received New Car

JUNCTION CITY Paul B Gwin retiring Geary County farm agent received a new motor car at the county 4H Club Fair. Gift from past and present club members and Geary County farmers. Dr Harold E Jones director of the Kansas State College extension service noted Gwins 31 years in one county was a record.

Junction City Paul B. Gwin Geary County Harold E. Jones Kansas State College Extension Service Gwin

Local Hardware Ad Amid Lost Headline

Fragmentary ad copy mentions an appliance center offering phones and a contact code 927-c-lt. No clear event or person details appear.

Heat Relief In Scattered Rains

A fall like cool spell moved across the region with a low of 62 degrees and scattered showers. Temperatures swung from 100 to 90, cutting dust with a brief wind. a twister damaged a cow barn on the Harry Artz farm near Lyndon, with the building moved about 35 yards onto a county highway.

John Kelsey Forest Park Highland Cemetery Centropolis Lane Wellsville Lyndon Harry Artz Tom Coffman Artz Farm

Crash Fatality Ends Life of Joyce Sanders

Joyce Sanders 19 of Miami Oklahoma died after a Tuesday night auto crash near Baxter Springs Kansas. She was driving when another car turned left in front of her, the vehicle ran out of control, and she wandered 150 yards into a field before being found unconscious. Her parents C. E. Sanders were passengers. Mrs Sanders remained hospitalized with injuries.

Baxter Springs Kan Joyce Sanders Miami Okla Miss Sanders C. E. Sanders

Nixon Sr. in frail condition as VP heads home

Very weak Whittier California father of Vice President Nixon, 77, is in poor general health and in great pain. Family physician says he cannot last much longer. Dr I N Kraushaar notes he remains conscious and on oxygen. VP interrupted vacation in New Jersey to fly to La Habra for bedside visit.

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