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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1969

Page

5

Franklin County Red Cross appoints Gary Jordan chairman

Gary Jordan of 810 Willow has been named chairman of the Franklin County Red Cross effective immediately, announced by past chairman Maurice Ponton. The next Blood Mobile drive is planned for January 5. Christmas trees remain for sale in Scotch Ponderosa and White Pine varieties at Chuck's Gulf Service, 7th and Beech.

Gary Jordan Willow Franklin County Red Cross Maurice Ponton Kansas Chuck Gulf Service

Recreation Commission to Meet at Youth Center Tonight

The Ottawa Recreation Commission will convene at the Youth Center this evening at 7 o clock. Members will discuss upcoming programs and budget items for the community facilities.

THE Ottawa Recreation Commission

Trinity Church Bazaar Ad on TV Dinner Fri. Dec. 5

REX S TV Channel 2 ad promotes a Trinity Church bazaar with ham beans pie and coffee included. Serving times 11 to 1 30 and 5 to 7 30 with adult admission one dollar and children fifty cents.

Trinity Church Fri

Ottawa University Freshmen Offer Help Day for Head Start

Ottawa University freshmen organize a work day to rake leaves clean garages and scrub floors for a Christmas party fund. Volunteers set their own price with proceeds benefiting Head Start children. Call CH 2-5200 extension 385 for OU help on Saturday December 6.

Ottawa University

Open House at Wintergreen Christmas Tree Plantation

Open house invites visitors to see Kansas grown pines at Wintergreen Christmas Tree Plantation on December 6 7 13 and 14 two miles east of Ottawa Airport with free coffee and a chance to bring home a fresh hand-sheared tree.

Ottawa

Eagle's Lodge Dance With Larry Barr Band Dance

Eagle's Lodge hosts a Saturday dance on December 6 at 9 p.m. featuring the Larry Barr Band. Advance tickets offered.

Eagle’s Lodge Larry Barr

McMillin Back Home After Kansas City Hospital Stay

At Home Thomas L. McMillin of Wellsville RFD 2 has returned after a five week stay in Research Hospital Kansas City Missouri for surgery.

Thomas L. McMillin Wellsville RFD 2 Research Hospital Kansas City

Frankin Savings Association ad urges daily compounding growth

An advertisement promotes keeping money with Franklin Savings Association to earn compound daily interest on any amount at any time, emphasizing accessible growth and immediate availability.

Franklin Savings Association

Local Soldier Jesse L Wyatt Assigned Rifleman in Vietnam

PFC Jesse L Wyatt of Paola and son of Henry J Jacobs is assigned as a rifleman with the 1st Infantry Division in Vietnam effective November 16.

Jesse L. Wyatt Henry J. Jacobs Paola Vietnam

Nominees for Santa Fe Trail Girl Scouts officers named

Among the nominees for officers and board of directors of the Santa Fe Trail Council of Girl Scouts are Mrs. W. R. Nichols, 213 Main, Mrs. Dean Swearingen, 717 E. 9th, and Ronald Reed, 415 E. 14th. Election of officers will be the main business of the annual dinner meeting on December 9 at the Gorge Meyn building, 126th and State, Bonner Springs.

Santa Fe Trail Council of Girl Scouts W. R. Nichols Dean Swearingen Ronald Reed Gorge Meyn Building 126Th Bonner Springs

Cast Announced for Season Seventy Play at Emporia State

Charles Strickland and Leta Schlick are cast in The Thwarting of Baron Bolligrew at Emporia State. Directed by Prof. Kenneth Lee Jones, performances run December 11 12 and 13. Background: Strickland is son of Clarence Strickland of 813 S Cedar and Schlick is daughter of Mrs Hazel Schlick of Westphalia.

Charles Strickland Clarence Strickland S. Cedar Leta Schlick Hazel Schlick Westphalia Emporia State Baron Bolligrew Kenneth Lee Jones

Death of Alice Bell noted Ottawa graduate and educator

Word is received of the death on November 24 of Alice Bell of Sun City Arizona a 1909 Ottawa University graduate. She was the daughter of Al Bell former Ottawa schools superintendent and taught thirty two years at Fresno State College California before retiring.

Alice Bell Sun City, Ariz Ottawa University al Bell Ottawa Fresno State College California

Veteran’s Administration Hospital patient in Topeka

Harry Pritchard of 607 Lindwood is listed as a patient at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Topeka in 14-A room 403.

Harry Pritchard Lindwood Veteran’s Administration Topeka

Warhurst Promoted and Earns Football Letter at St Johns

Danny Warhurst, seventh grader at St Johns Military School Salina, was promoted to Cadet First Class. He also earned a school letter as a member of the football team.

Danny Warhurst Roy Warhurst S. Oak St. John’s Military School Salina

Couple attributes fame to new mongrel litter

Honolulu report notes Mr and Mrs Glenn Cox praising their small mongrel Ginger as a good mother after her first litter. The first pup arrived at 9 30 a.m. By 5 p.m. there were 16 pups in the litter.

Honolulu Glenn Cox Ginger

Manson Emerges As Key Figure In LA Murders

Independence California AP outlines Charles Manson as central to the Tate murder investigation. Attorneys cite a female follower Susan Atkins as a possible witness, while Atkins faces separate murder charges in Malibu. Police plan to present murder indictments against three suspects and others.

Independence Calif Charles M. Manson Sharon Tate Los Angeles God Manson Death Valley Miss Tate Susan Denise Atkins Los Angeles County Grand Jury Roman Planski Bel Air Jay Sebring Abigail Folger Wotyk Frokowsky Steven Parent Hollywood Lena LaBianca Rose Mary Caruso Caballero Miss Atkins Tate Patricia Krenwinkel Mobile Ala Charles D. Watson McKinney Tex Linda Louise Kasabian Concord N.H

Scout Life Scout Award Presented to Brad Croucher

Scout Troop 76 held a court of honor in Elliott Hall at First Baptist Church where Brad Croucher received the Life Scout award from Rev. Jim McCrossen. Second class badges went to David Griffin Steven Geiss and Kelley McDaniel by Cliff Gruver. Other honorees included Joe Livingtson Steve Schulte and Marvin Graver. Scoutmaster Ed Beck accepted the national camping award for the troop.

Boy Scout Troop 76 Brad Croucher Elliott Hall First Baptist Church Jim McCrossen David Griffin Steven Geiss Kelley McDaniel Cliff Gruver Joe Livingtson Steve Schulte Marvin Graver Ed Beck

Expects Delay Nixon To Decide On Viet Nam Pullouts

Washington AP reports President Nixon may delay a decision on further U S troop withdrawals from South Vietnam due to rising North Vietnamese infiltration and American casualties. White House aide Ziegler left open a possible third-stage withdrawal at a Monday news conference, but other sources doubt such a cutback given recent losses and infiltration stats.

Washington Nixon U.S South Vietnam White House Ronald L. Ziegler

Hospital Notes Aims at Local Admissions and Births

In the Daily Report hospital notes list admissions Henry Hildebrandt Ottawa RFD 3 Eva Dotson Oak Haven Nursing Home Richmond Wednesday Jessie Fletcher Quenemo Lena Parrott 516 N Main Thursday dismissals Mrs David Burgoon 101 S Oak Mrs Wayne Ousdahl Lawrence Gladys Downey 831 S Hickory Mrs Max Ribeau Pomona Thursday births Mr and Mrs Dean Bruttscge Osage City a daughter 7 Ibs Wednesday Mr and Mrs William Bennett Osawatomie a son 8 Ibs 12 oz Wednesday emergencies Charles Heck 836 E 10th ankle injury from a fall Thursday

Henry Hildebrandt Ottawa RFD Eva Dotson Oak Haven Nursing Home Richmond Jessie Fletcher Quenemo Lena Parrott N. Main David Burgoon S. Oak Wayne Ousdahl Lawrence Gladys Downey S. Hickory Max Ribeau Pomona Osage City William Bennett Osawatomie Charles Heck

Funeral services for Janet Sue Diamond held Saturday

Funeral services for Janet Sue Diamond of 719 Grant were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Towner's Chapel with burial at Highland Cemetery. Rev. Lewis Hearne officiated. Also noted are services for Rov Erwin Bethell of Williamsburg, who died Sunday. held Wednesday at Williamsburg United Methodist Church with Rev. Denny Peterson officiating and pallbearers named. Burial followed at Woodlawn Cemetery, Pomona.

Janet Sue Diamond Grant Towner’s Chapel Highland Cemetery Lewis Hearne Roy E. Bethell Rov Erwin Bethell Williamsburg Williamsburg United Methodist Church Denny Peterson Elston Decker Foster Roberts Quentin Roberts Dale Bolen Ned Bethell Dallas Bolen Daniel Bolen Doug Bethall Dennis Bolen Ken Thornbrugh Karl Thornbrugh Woodlawn Cemetery Pomona Towner's Chapel Ottawa Kansas

Students discuss civil rights strategies and ambitions

In Ottawa, two students share views on fighting racial discrimination. Payton, from New York, favors nonmilitant change through gradual housing reforms and community dialogue. Dillon of Joliet argues for Black Studies to aid youth, while remaining pessimistic about mass progress. Both envision black pride shaping the OU campus amid tensions. Payton hints at pursuing clinical psychology in a ghetto practice and working with black communities.

Payton Dillon Joliet, Ill New York City N. Y Ottawa C of C Thas

Tractor collision damages Heathman Oil vehicle

A tractor owned by Heathman Oil Company sustained about 15 dollars in damage after a two vehicle incident reported at 1 09 p m Monday. Fiberglass fragments were found on a Johnson A Thompson vehicle at 228 Elm street and 1117 North Cherry. Thompson admitted striking the tractor and leaving the scene.

Heathman Oil Company Johnson A. Thompson N. Cherry

Anna Loraine Fletcher Pleads Innocent in Pomona Tavern Disturbance

County Court records show Anna Loraine Fletcher entering an innocent plea Wednesday to disturbing the peace on November 21 at Pomona Tavern. Co-defendants Jesse Lee Fletcher Loran Kimberlin Wendell Kimberlin Wayne Ross and J B Ross are charged in the same complaint. Fletcher’s trial is set for December 16 with bond of 60 posted until trial.

Anna Loraine Fletcher Pomona Tavern Jesse Lee _ Fletcher Loran Kimberlin Wendell Kimberlin Wayne Ross J. B. Ross Anna Fletcher

Notice of Hearing in Probate Court Ottawa Kansas

In the Matter of the Estate of George Lovell O'Brien Deceased Case No 11974 Petition filed by Neal B Baxter administrator seeks final settlement and heirs determination Defenses due by December 29 1969 at 11 30 a m in Ottawa Kansas with hearing to follow and possible judgment if not filed Attorney Richard O Skoog represents administrator

Franklin County Kansas George Lovell O'Brien State of Neal B. Baxter Ottawa

Konner to Speak at Ottawa Mayor's Breakfast Event

Speaker Paul Konner will headline the Ottawa Christian Businessmen committee breakfast at the House of Douglas. The event runs 7 to 8 a.m. Saturday, highlighting Konner’s background in boxing refereeing and his 18 years practicing law in annuities.

Paul Konner Ottawa Christian Businessmen Committee House of Douglas Konner

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