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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1960
Page
2
Firemen extinguished a grass fire at 615 Btech the residence of Bill West yesterday afternoon. No damage was reported according to fire department records.
The Wellsville community hosts a Yale style decoration contest co sponsored by the Wellsville Garden Club Wellsville Chamber of Commerce and Wellsville Kiwanis Club The contest offers cash prizes 1st 8 2nd 3rd 3 and uses an outside panel for judging with points for originality Christmas spirit weather appropriate decoration and alignment with home surroundings Judging occurs Dec 19 21 and entries are open to night displays only
Cheney's Food Markets wins the Showmanship Award for retail advertising sponsored by Swift & Co. The top Kansas ad in color appeared in the Shipmas Thursday June 3 Herald. Crites Appliance Center marks its 5th anniversary at the present location. Russ Crites will receive RCA a color TV prize in Kansas City district. C.C.A. delegates attend Kansas City convention December 7 to 9 with Philharmonic Orchestra. Franklin County earns highest dairy income in Kansas per Dick King. Raney Rexall Drugs offers bicycles and gifts to local kids who register at Raney's, up to age 16.
Danny Lee Drum age 24 of Baldwin was cited after a collision on the North US 59 overpass last night. He posted a 300 bond pending arraignment in Police Court Tuesday on driving while intoxicated and reckless driving charges. Drum's 1957 car struck the rear of Glen W. Trout’s truck. Drum suffered a cut chin requiring four stitches. The truck was undamaged and Drum’s car wrecked.
Two 14 year olds were arrested in the 100 block on South Main around 9 p.m. yesterday by Police Capt Fred Vogler and Lt Bob Cowdin. Police say 48 tire valve caps and four gasoline tank caps were found in their possession and the youths gave oral statements. They were released to their parents as investigators proceed.
Residents and visitors in Pomona area gathered for Thanksgiving at numerous homes across Ottawa, Topeka, Bonner Springs, Prairie Village, and Nowata. The Rebekah Lodge met with 11 members electing N G Belle Hoopes V G Alice Sellens secretary Mae Burch and treasurer Vera Montague.
Richmond area residents share weekend visits with relatives in Emporia Topeka and St Joseph Hospital updates note a baby shower for Timothy Wayne infant of Charles Higdon and a family loss as Ben Stout 87 dies in Colorado Springs with funeral at Mt Rose Colorado Springs residents honored list of relatives and friends throughout the period.
Funeral services are set for Clarence A Spottsville who died yesterday. The service will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Bethany Chapel Baptist Church. Masonic rites will be conducted by Corinthian Lodge No. 12 F and A M.
News from the Appanoose area reports Mrs Ada Lauver of Long Beach Calif is seriously ill. Hospital and Thanksgiving guest details include Darell Lauver Wendell Lauver Jim and Jane Neher and McPherson. Harold Gottschamer ill in Dover N J. Phil King family with sister in Topeka. Further items note moves and dinners honoring community projects and Thanksgiving visits among locals and relatives.
Dear Jim, report or join. Lack of adult supervision risks misconduct in the dark room. If supervision exists, address the situation with the club advisor and school authorities to ensure proper boundaries and oversight.
Mrs Carrie Hay 9, a Wells ville resident over 70, died in Seattle Washington on Wednesday. She was transported to Seattle in February. Survived by two daughters Mrs Stella Rote and Mrs Ella Christensen, both of Seattle area. The body to arrive at Coughlin Funeral Home Monday for funeral services Tuesday. Burial at Wellsville.
Hospital notes show admissions in Richmond Friday including Mrs Mary Roath Mrs George Hutchison 810 S Poplar Marvin Grauel 912 N Mulberry and Andrea Loyd 6381 S Cherry. Dismissals list Terrill Cox m9 Wailhs Valentine Jr Andrea Loyd 6381 S Cherry Mrs Jess Hefner 1413 S Wain Marvin Grauel 910 N Mulberry and baby daughter. RFD 3 Baldwin today.
Market listings show prices for wheat corn barley and related commodities alongside egg and poultry figures. Various items include shelled corn butterfat and grades of eggs with per unit costs and ranges.
Notice of hearing before the Kansas Board of Tax Appeals on December 21, 1969 in Topeka to authorize warrants for a $1,590 unforeseen library expense in Ottawa Franklin County. The expense exceeds the current budget but stays within statutory levy limits. residents may appear or submit affidavits for or against. By Kenneth EB Andrews, Mayor.
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