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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1967

Page

5

Oklahoma wins fourth national 4-H title for Tommy Steichen

Tommy Steichen, 18, of Pone ca City Oklahoma, grandson of Mr and Mrs Joe L Mil cf elt of the Richmond area, was named Oklahoma's fourth national 4-H winner on November 25 in Chicago. He received a $500 scholarship from International Harvester Co in Chicago.

Tommy Steichen Poneca City Okla Joe L. Milcfelt Richmond Area Oklahoma Chicago International Harvester Co

Toys and Gifts 20 Percent Off Holiday Sale Ad

A local advertisement for Toys and Gifts announces a 20 percent discount on Tuesday December 5 from 9 AM to 5 PM at 517 Birch. The sale highlights a limited time offer for shoppers.

Pvt James W Baldwin Jr Leaves For Basic Training

Private James W Baldwin Jr. departed on November 4 to begin basic training at Fort Bliss Texas. His mailing address lists US 56428150 3rd Platoon E Company 3rd Battalion 2nd Brigade Fort Bliss Tex 79916.

James. W, Baldwin Jr Ft. Bliss Tex James W, Baldwin Jr E. Company Nt. Bliss, Tex

Presumas Sale Prices on Color Televisions Begin at $288

Gambles advertises color televisions with price points of 288, 388, and 488 dollars. The small print urges shoppers to shop at Gambles before buying elsewhere.

Richard L Smay Admitted To Stormont Vail Hospital

Richard L Smay of 833 S Oak Topeka has been admitted to Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka and placed in room 351. No visitors are allowed at present.

Richard L Smay Oak Stormont-Vail Hospital Topeka

Wright's Studio Christmas Countdown Ad

Three weeks remain until Christmas as Wright's Studio promotes gift options and seasonal offerings. Advertising code CH 262943 appears in the snippet, underscoring a local shop notice.

Wright

Carlyle Smith to Speak on Jewelry at Ottawa University

Carlyle Smith, professor from the University of Kansas, will address the Ottawa University Man and the Arts Class Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the University Chapel. The lecture on jewelry and silversmithing is open to the public with no charge.

Carlyle Smith Ottawa University Smith University of Kansas

Roeckers Sigler Insurance Team Attend Jamaica Convention

Ellis Piano Tuning CH 24431 Adv MR AND MRS John H Roecker of the Roeckers Sigler Insurance Agency Richmond attend a five day insurance convention in Jamaica. Their Richmond office remains open for business.

Ellis John H. Roeckers Roeckers-Sigler Insurance Agency Richmond Jamaica

Warren Black Post to Meet at Memorial Auditorium

The Warren Black Post 60 of the American Legion will hold its regular monthly meeting at 8 tonight at Memorial Auditorium.

Warren Black Post The American Legion Memorial Auditorium

Hawkins Grange Meeting Set For Wednesday Evening

Hawkins Grange will convene at 8 p.m. on Wednesday in the Grange Hall. Members are urged to attend this regular session.

Hawkins Grange Grange Hall

Contributions From Riche Mond to Children’s Service League

Reported contributions from Riche mond and nearby area total $100.75 to support the Children’s Service League. A local tally showed neighborhood gifts aiding the group's community welfare programs.

Richemond Children’s Service League

Social Security Rep to Help Claimants at Youth Center

A Social Security representative will be at the Youth Center located at 115 West Fourth Street from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday. He will assist claimants and provide information to those seeking help.

Pam

Veterans Affairs Mission to Visit Ottawa City Hall

A Kansas Veterans Commission representative will appear Tuesday at Ottawa City Hall at 1 p.m. to assist veterans and dependents. Those able to attend should write or call the commission office at 745 Vermont, Lawrence 66044.

Kansas Veterans’ Comes Ottawa City Commission Vermont Lawrence

Morgan Williams briefs Parsons gathering on fundraiser drive

Morgan Williams, county GOP chairman, spoke Saturday in Parsons to a 5th district Republican meeting and at a workshop. He outlined fundraising efforts and the work of county central committees for party organization.

Morgan Williams GOP Parsons Williams

Pope Paul VI Shows Improvement At Noon Blessing

Pope Paul VI appeared markedly improved during his third Sunday noon blessing since his prostate operation. About 20,000 people gathered in St. Peter's Square to hear the pontiff urge émigrés to remain faithful to their homeland and religion as his voice carried strongly over loudspeakers.

Vatican City Paul VI St. Peter's Square Italy

Deaths and Memorials in Ottawa and Fort Scott Areas

Obituary notices for Lt. Col. Elmer M. Richardson Fort Scott former Ottawa superintendent of Gas Service Co. died in Kansas City Veterans Hospital with service set at Cheney Funeral Home Fort Scott and burial in National Cemetery. Other notices include Lola Lacy Garnett Mrs Mildred F Campbell Ottawa and hospital notes with admissions and dismissals in Ottawa area.

Elmer Richardson Elmer M. Richardson Fort Scott Ottawa V. A. Hospital Kanesas City Cheney Funeral Home National Cemetery Baldwin Gas Service Co Bulah Wesen) Richardson James A. Richardson Dorothy M. Nichols LaMae Mack Camsden Point Carolyn Comstock Wichita Ethel Moore Cody Wye Edna Whitehead Phoenix Ataz

Minor collision on East Seventh and Oak neighborhoods

Two vehicle mishaps occurred within minutes: a westbound car driven by Robert R. McDaniel at 825 S. Poplar struck by a northbound vehicle driven by Joseph M. Slavens at 1428 S. Main. Slavens claimed his foot slipped off the brake. No injuries or arrests reported.

East Seventh Robert R. McDaniel S. Poplar Oak Joseph M. Slaevens S. Main Slavens Kenneth Lee Cole Jr Ft. Mitchell Ohio

County Court Guilty Pleas For Improper Passing And Reckless Driving

George E. Kenfro, 65, Wichita, pleaded guilty for improper passing on US-50 near Williamsburg and fined 25 dollars plus costs. Ray E. Tillery, 21, Wellsville RFD 2, pleaded guilty to reckless driving on I-35 northeast of Ottawa and fined 40 dollars plus costs.

George E. Kenfro Wichita Williamsburg Ray E. Tillery Wellsville Ottawa

Funeral for Mrs Lillian Fredricks Held at Towner Chapel

Mrs Lillian Fredricks died Nov 29 and funeral services were held Dec 2 at the Towner Chapel with Rev John James officiating. Pallbearers included W F Linden James Gillette Gerald Anderson LeRoy Fredricks James Fredricks and Chester Fredricks. Joan Jones sang hymns with accompaniment by Mrs J M Kilgore. Burial followed in Antioch Cemetery. Kansas City AP reports wholesale egg prices with large eggs 80 percent A at 28-30 and mediums 80 percent A at 22-27 and butter unchanged.

Lillian Fredricks Towner Chappel John James W. F. Linden James Gillette Gerald Andereson LeRoy Fredricks James Fredricks Chester Fredericks Joan Jones J. M. Kilgore Antioch Cemetery Kansas City

Mrs Bilbrey Dies After Yearlong Illness In Colorado Springs

Mrs R M Bilbrey of Colorado Springs died Saturday after a yearlong illness. Her daughter Mrs Louis Larkin and family will attend the service on Wednesday. Surviving grandchildren include Larry and Richard Larkin and Mrs Floyd H Milton of Ottawa and Mrs Earl Moyer Jr of Alamogordo New Mexico, formerly of Ottawa.

Bilbrey Colorado Springs Colo Louis Larkin S. Chersey

Obituaries of Harold Constant Fred Richardson and Carlos Meisner

Harold Constant 74 Ottawa born. fatally injured in Seattle rainstorm traffic crash Nov 29. Funeral Dec 2, cremation. Survived by daughter Mrs Alfred Ritter Seattle. former Seattle real estate operator. WWI veteran active in civic affairs. Fred Richardson 83 Gardner died Dec 2 in nursing home. survived by eight daughters and two sons, including Mrs Lee Harrison Ottawa. spent last years in Johnson County. Carlos Meisner 84 rural Scoti Kan former Nomewood farmer died Sunday in Wichita County hospital after short illness. Services Thursday Lambe Roberts Funeral Home. burial Central Cemetery south of Pomona. Born Oct 5 1883 Bern Kan to Carlos J. and Rosella Meisner. married Rosa Nell Beye Oct 1901 in Kansas City Mo.

Mildred F Campbell Main Ransom Memorial Hospital Towner Chapel Don Rothfuss Higheland Cemetery Centralia Kan Harry and Della (Myeers)Hanna Ottawa Baesel Campbell Wesleyan Methodist Church Franklin Coun Ty Naomi Williams Robert Campbell Topeka H. Frank Campbell W.J. Hazen E. E. Laird Davenport William Barrows Bartlesville Oklo Raymond Hanna Bonner Springs John Hanna Olas Rollo Laird Seal Beach Calif Harold C. Constant Seattle Charles H. Constant Lawrence Paul Rankin Constant Alfred Ritter Fred Richardson Gardner Gardiner Bruce Funeral Home Richardson Emerald Johnson County Lee Harrison Carlos W. Meisner Scoti Nomewood Wichita County Lambe Roberts Dean C. Blackewell Church of God Kane Sas City Central Cemetery Pomona Bern Carlos J Rosella (Minger) Meisner Kansas City Rosa Nell Beye Meisner Homewood Leon Kansas Lambs Roberts Funeral Dean C. Blackwell

Memorial Book Gifts At Carnegie Free Library

Carnegie Free Library invites memorial book gifts and memorial funds in honor of loved ones. Donors may choose books aligned with recipient tastes and library needs, with book plates noting the honoree. Recent gifts include The American Home Garden Book and Notes of a Pianist, with donors and honorees named. Memorials can be small and are tax deductible.

Carnegie Free Library Enetire Carenegie Free Library American Home Garden C. C. Adamson Ottawa Garden Club Louis Moreau Gottschalk Gardner P. Walker Louise Palmer Walker Franklin County Republican Dwight D. Eisenhower Mamie Eisenhower

Wrecks Send Eight To Anderson County Hospital

Seven people were hurt in a Saturday two car crash five miles south of Garnett at the junction of US 59 and 169. Dolly Blair, 86, in critical condition with a broken pelvis, is the mother of one driver. Her son Frank Blair, 44, of Kansas City, was not hospitalized. Charles Buford, 44, of Pittsburg, was admitted. his wife Geraldine, 40, and son Steven were released. Another son Stanley, 14, and daughter Lincoln, 17, remain hospitalized, with the daughter possibly having a broken neck. A 21-year-old Deanna Henderson from Kincaid was transferred to Kansas City Hospital with a broken leg and arm after a separate Friday night crash involving Sammy Lankard, 23, of Indiana. Lankard has been charged with drunk in public. Undersheriff Charlie Winchester said Buford’s Cadillac hit Blair’s Mercury broadside as it slid on ice. one car left the road into a pasture.

Garnett Anderson County Use Anderson County Hospital Dolly Blair Frank Blair Kansas City Charles Bueford Pittsburg Geraldine Steven Stanley Lincola Cadillac Bueford Mercury Kincaid Deanna Henderson Kansas City Hosspital Sammy Lankard Indiana Lankeard Charlie Winchester Iff

Notice of Hearing in Estate of Ruby Marie Anderson

In Franklin County Kansas Probate Court George Hartpence as Administrator petitions to determine descent of the east half of the southwest quarter and all other property of Ruby Marie Anderson deceased. Defenses must be filed by December 26 1967 at 11 a.m. in Ottawa Kansas. Winton A Winter attorney for petitioner.

Franklin County Kansas A.E. Andereson Ottawa George Hartpence Ruby Marie Anderson

Social Security Queries on Medicare for Nursing Homes

Elie F Hedrick District Manager SSA Kansas City explains how Medicare qualification for extended care facilities works. He notes the district office maintains lists, doctors may know, and Medicare pays for home health agency services but not for private duty nurses. Your SSA office can guide to qualified home health agencies in Kansas City Kansas.

Elie F. Hedrick Social Security Administration Kansas City Kansas Social Security Medicare

Final Settlement Petition in Tucker Estate Ottawa

The state notifies all parties in Franklin County Kansas that George L. Marstall seeks a final settlement as executor for the estate of Walter W. Tucker deceased. The petition asks for approval of acts and fees and asks the court to determine heirs and distribute the estate per the will. Defenses must be filed by December 29, 1967, 10:00 a.m. in Ottawa. Attorney for petitioner: Gleason Doty and Pinet.

State of Kansas Franklin County Walter W. Tucker George I Stall Ottawa

National company seeks sales rep for field training program

A known company offers a five figure income via a field training program for inexperienced individuals and protected territories for experienced salespeople. It promises high commissions bonuses and ongoing training. Personal interview with Don Schurman at the Colony Inn Emporia Kansas Wednesday December 6 at 10 a.m. sharp.

Teg Haga Ve Sry High Commission Don Schurman Sales Mgr Colony Inn Emporia Kansas Sharp

Ottawa area estate and farm sales schedule listing dates

A compact notices list sales around Ottawa and Franklin County. It includes estate, farm, and household goods auctions with dates in December, locations on Main Street and farm sites, and contact details for Printy and Son, Myers Bros, and other auctioneers.

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