Food's Fine, Occasion Bad in Jail Meals
Viola Ferns wife of Franklin County Sheriff Joe Ferns and Ena Sherman oversee two daily prison meals for county and city inmates. Breakfast at 8 and a large 3 p.m. meal provide calories with hearty plates of salmon meat loaf spaghetti and desserts. They value substantial home style cooking, noting prison life is necessary though not ideal and that extra meals are cooked when needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosie
Viola Ferns
Ena
Mrs. Ferns
Viola
Miss Sherman
Ena Sherman
Joe Ferns
LBJ Honors Viet Hero With Medal
President Johnson awards the first Medal of Honor for South Vietnam bravery to Army Captain Roger H. Donlon at the White House. The 30 year old Sauger Point, New York native was wounded but led successful defense operations during the Camp Nam Dong attack on July 6. He is accompanied by his widowed mother Marian, sister Adrienne and brothers Paul and Michael.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Johnson
South Viet Nam
Army
Roger H
Donlon
White House
Saugerties
N.Y
Camp Nam Dong
Donion
Marian Donlon
Adrienne
Paul
Michael
County Forecast Shows Warmth Edge In With Fair Weekend
Weather forecast indicates gradually moderating temperatures and mostly fair conditions through Sunday with light to moderate southerly winds. Tonight, lows range from the upper teens to 20s across zones 5 through 8, Sunday highs in the upper 30s to around 40 in zone 8, and Friday’s high 26 with today’s low 5. Hourly readings and barometer listed, with record highs and lows for the date noted.
Five Wrecks From Icy City Streets Friday
Five accidents occurred Friday due to icy streets with no injuries. Charles Burgess Jr., 39, collided at Mulberry and Massasoit with Warren Chambers, 22, causing $179.44 in damage to Burgess Plymouth and $60 to Chambers Mercury. Burgess later hit Joe Yockey's pickup on Poplar and Wilson, damaging Burgess car ($199) and the pickup. no citations. Susan Montgomery, 329 South Poplar, parked car damaged by Betty Gensman, 38, Ottawa RFD 2, who was cited for illegal parking after sliding into Montgomery's parked Plymouth. Rolla Herring ton Jr. and Lonzo Topper, in separate incidents on South Main, collided due to ice, with $82.06 and $73.78 damage respectively. no citations. Frederick McDaniels, 23, and Louis Ames, 54, collided at Logan and King. McDaniels' Rambler sustained $100 damage, Ames' Ford pickup untouched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Burgess Jr
N. Mulberry
Mulberry
Massasoit
Mercury
Warren L. Chambers
E. Wilson
Plymouth
Burgess
Poplar
Wilson Streets
Joe A. Yockey
N. Sycamore
Wilson
Susan Agnes Montgomery
South Walnut
Betty L. Gensman
Ottawa
Rolla Herrington Jr
Lawrence
Lonzo S. Topper
Waverly
Topper
South Main
Hersington
Chevrolet
Buick
Frederick McDaniels
Wellsville
Logan and
King Streets
Louis G. Ames
Sycamore
Welfare office coordinates Christmas aid for needy families
The Franklin County Welfare Office, with Mrs. A. F. Stephenson of Ottawa RFD 4, runs a dignified gift clearinghouse to connect donors with families in need. Mrs. Wanda Baird stresses discreet giving, planning and community cooperation, with projects ranging from food baskets to repaired toys and clothing. Last year 65 families received food baskets through Stephenson, who can be reached at Cherry 2 2437 to contribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
A. F. Stephenson
Ottawa
RFD
Wanda Baird
Ottawa University
Webfare
Welfare Office
J. Stephenson
Pope Paul VI Returns Home After Historic India Visit
Rome welcomed Pope Paul VI with a joyous 21-gun salute as he returned from India after a journey hailed for uniting Hindus Muslims and Christians. He spoke of hopeful historic and spiritual consequences of the trip and urged reallocating arms funds to fight poverty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Paul VI
Rome Bay
India
Fiumicino
Turkey
Aldo Moro
Romeay
GOP Governors After Changes
Republican governors gathered in Denver to craft a statement on GOP leadership. A stormy session and long calls by Governor John A. Love failed to secure unanimity on ousting national chair Dean Burch, with many backing a more progressive approach while avoiding direct challenge to Barry Goldwater. Governor Paul Fannin signaled potential dissent when the statement released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colorado
John A. Love
GOP
Dean Burch
Burch
Sen
Barry Goldwater
Ery
Southern Sheriff Arrested By FBI
Sheriff Lawrence Rainey of Neshoba County and 20 other white men were arrested at Meridian Naval Auxiliary Air Station in connection with a federal conspiracy charge tied to the slaying of three civil rights workers last summer in Neshoba County. Esther Carter, U.S. commissioner, set a preliminary hearing for 10 a.m. Thursday at the Meridian federal courthouse. bonds were set at 5,000 dollars on the defendants, who were released on property bonds after arraignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meridian
Miss
Lawrence Rainey
Neshoba County
Naval Air Station
Rainey
Neshoba
Cecil Price
Meridian Naval Auxiliary Air Station
Ono
Esther Carter
U.5s
Miss Carter
Herman Alford
Federal Courthouse
City Says More Snow Complaints Rise
Snow and ice on sidewalks prompt complaints to the police department. Police Chief Eugene Flaherty notes a city ordinance requiring owners or occupants to clear sidewalks within five hours after snowfall or within five hours after sunrise if snow falls at night. Violators face fines from five to twenty five dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Flaherty
Also Mentioned on This Page
LBJ
Yale
FBI
Court House
Jack Thornell
Pope
Vatican
Asia
Portugal
Giauseppe Saragat
Kennedy Square
U.S
Vatican City
Bombay
Pakistan
Iran
Greece
Italy
Giacinto Bosco
Paul Fannin
Arizona
Goldwater
Senate
Fannin
Idaho
Robert E. Smyelie
Smyle
Govs
Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York
Mark O. Hatfield
Oregon
San Francisco
Douglas Farrell
Walnut
Douglas Dale Jr
Ransom Memorial Hospital
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!