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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1968
Page
4
Franklin County residents using gasoline in nonhighway vehicles may apply in person at the County Clerk's office for 50 cent refund forms. Separately, the monthly First Christian Church meeting was held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. with a program titled Happiness Is Forgetting Oneself presented by Velma Larson’s group.
Mrs Frances Cearfoss of 326 S Cedar is admitted to Lawrence Memorial Hospital for surgery Her room is 314 Special 7 Hamburgers to go at Scott's Drive In priced at $1 00 Adv OPEN A Bellas Hess credit account now at 120 S Main Adv Dance to Marvin Ross and The Country Gentlemen at VFW Hall Saturday 9 pm Adv Kansas grown Christmas trees sold by Chuck's Bait Shop and Golf Service at 7th and Beech Adv
Dec 6 service offers ham beans or vegetable soup served 11 1 30 and 5 7 30. Adults 1 children 50 cents include pie and coffee. Bazaar opens 9 a m.
Dr Alfonzo Zavaleta Cruzado, 4, says he injected his own cancer cells to produce antibodies, then transferred them to his half sister Elis Wenzell to treat uterine cancer. Authorities caution it is too early to judge results though fellow researchers call it a promising start.
Franklin County Attorney Myron S. Steere warns Ottawa merchants about bogus checks totaling about 1600 dollars. He cites a two week trend tied to the Christmas shopping season and notes this occurs from checks left on counters for customers without their own books. Merchants bear the losses.
Washington AP reports Tom A. Williams of the National Automobile Dealers Association reacted to Senate antitrust testimony accusing dealers of unethical practices. Williams defended dealers as fair responders, citing a NADA survey showing 64 percent satisfaction with first-time repairs and 71 percent deeming prices reasonable, arguing misstatements harm many jobs.
Grange members plus two visitors met at Hawkins Grange Hall after a 6:30 p.m. potluck led by William Rice. A Christmas box for Stephen Crockett unit in Vietnam was discussed and adoption of a family for Christmas approved. Members noted improvements, birthdays, and a December program with readings and carols.
Michael D. Cramer, a 20 year old Navy boatswain's mate and son of Carl H. Meeks of 819 Pecan, serving with the Seventh Fleet aboard USS Hancock, received the presidential unit citation on December 3. The award, presented by Capt. H. E. Greer, honors his service with Market Time operations in River Patrol Force 531 at My Tho, Vietnam, from August 1967 to May 1968, including more than 140 combat patrols and about 50 fire fights.
A federal grand jury examining disturbances at the Democratic National Convention may probe a Presidential Commission report by Daniel Walker. Judge William J. Campbell questioned timing and motivation, calling the Walker report’s release and a 53 day limit on the inquiry potentially problematic.
Cattle and calves offered in strong to higher trading with feeder steers and heifers priced up to 30.50 per cwt for 500 535 lb. Eggs and butter held steady. District Court records show divorces granted including Sharon Gobauer and Clifford Burgoon custody ruling and Phyllis Burgoon custody outcome. hospital notes list admissions discharges births and emergencies in Ottawa region.
Bertha Angleton 98 died Wednesday at Crestview Nursing Home where she had been since Oct 24 1964 born Dec 8 1869 in Tallula Ill, daughter of Fredrick and Amanda Summers. Survived by daughter Olive Calvin of Miami Okla two sons Earl Beckworth Calif Phillip Los Angeles Calif and niece Merle Divine Kansas City. Funeral arrangements by Towner's Chapel with burial at Hope Cemetery. Oscar Ingle 81 Lawrence formerly Ottawa died Tuesday at Lawrence Memorial Hospital funeral 2 PM Friday Rumsey Funeral Home Lawrence. Ingle died from injuries in a car accident Nov 16 near Lawrence. He was uncle to Howard Tucker Rantoul and Mrs Carl Bloomer and Mrs Wayne Porter Garnett.
Ottawa Herald dated December 5 1968 reports on local items and notices across Page Eight, including community events and brief briefs from the Ottawa area with no single dominant headline. Names and exact details are limited in the fragment.
A reader warns that Christmas trees can spark deadly fires if left unchecked. Use UL labeled lighting, discard dry trees promptly, keep exits clear, and have a practiced escape plan. Check toys and gifts for safety labels and supervise electrical toys to prevent fires or injuries.
Readout lists top bowlers by team across leagues with high marks on 10-30. Notable scores include J Reed 164-425, N Fritts 159-459, M Zielsdorf 181-521, and A DeCaeny 175-474, among others across 12 teams and leagues.
National Farmers Organization delegates prepare to reelect fiery President Oren Lee Staley to a 14th consecutive one year term. Staley, 45, Rea Missouri farmer, urged President Nixon to appoint a Secretary of Agriculture who will raise farm prices and vowed to challenge several unnamed large companies perceived to control prices.
Rates for classifieds appear as 6c, 15c, 24c, 90c and 70c minimum with 14c per line. Mentions new word pricing and additional discounts. No clear event or person names.
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