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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1960
Page
5
News Briefs report Santa Fe carloadings for week ending December 3 show 23 491 cars, down from 23 947 a year ago. Total cars moved were 33 008, down from 34 809 in the prior year. Local ads list bakery specials, piano tuning, a holiday buffet, drugstore deals, Christmas sale notices, and a Green Dell school Christmas program Friday at 8 p.m.
The headless body of a woman, likely Mary Love, and bones of a man were dredged from the Thames in a four year Scotland Yard case. Mary and Jack Love vanished from Totten ham in 1956 after a note suggested they would return in an hour. The Loves’ black Wolseley car and license fragment 30 and DPE303 were linked to the investigation.
Mrs Mary Lee Price 80 of 708 N Locust died at home. Surviving son David J Price Topeka daughters Margaret Porter Valley Falls Dorothy Edmundson Ottawa Esther Burnett Wichita seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren two brothers and two sisters. Funeral Thursday 2 pm Lamb Funeral Home Williamsburg burial Mt Hope Cemetery Williamsburg. Also funeral services for Claude E Payne previously held and Ida Morrow 80 Williams burg died after hip injury. Burial at Greenwood Cemetery with Towners Chapel service Thursday 2 pm.
New Hope Baptist Church Home Builders Class baked 300 cookies for Cedar House Nursing Home in Ottawa and some families over the weekend. Volunteers, including Mrs. Dale McWilson and Mrs. Raymond Carpenter, delivered to rooms. men built a large outdoor nativity scene east of the church.
A fragmented livestock market listing from Kansas City shows cattle and steer prices across categories. Buyers like feeders and slaughter classes are noted with price ranges and references to cows, calves, heifers, and steers, alongside consignments and lot numbers.
Prince Rainier and Princess Grace of Monaco arrived in Milan to attend the La Scala Opera House opening on Wednesday. Soprano Maria Callaé, a friend of the Monaco rovers, will return to the La Scala stage after a two year absence.
Admissions include Harry Beall from Princeton on Monday and Chris Keith Gifford from Waverly alongside Karla Rose King Pomona Janice Ann Whitcomb of 545 N Cherry and Mrs R M Bills Pomona. Births record Eldon F Zielsdorf couple from RFD 2 a son born today weight 7 lb 10 oz. Dismissals list Jeffrey Gilmore 922 N Lymore and Mrs Arthur M Shane 710 N Poplar with Karla Rose King Pomona noted today.
The article recounts a Dec 5 1860 meeting where eight Ottawa Indians and four white men planned a university. They pledged 20 000 acres and educating 50 Indian children annually. Civil War delayed start. a 1865 charter issued to Ottawa University shortly followed.
Donald D. Fisher, 32, of 310 E. 4th, fined 15 dollars for driving 35 in a 20 mile zone after a Nov 18 incident. he posted 15 dollar bond after arraignment. James L. Williams Jr., 20, forfeited 25 bond for failing to yield. Howard Fowler, 23, fined 35 for disturbing the peace. Several others pleaded guilty to traffic violations, with fines totaling 162 dollars. Carl Fursman forfeited 10 bond for speeding 40 in a 30 zone. David E. Anderson faced 25 bond after a collision linked to failing to yield the right of way. trial set for Dec. 13.
In Leopoldville the Congo Col. Joseph Mobutu refuted Torture claims against ex-Premier Patrice Lumumba and read a doctors report stating Lumumba’s general health is satisfactory. The doctors noted Lumumba has one foot sprained and a swollen left eye from arrest. Hammarskjold urged ICRC examination and Dayal warned Lumumba faces serious injuries and inhumane detention.
Corlis and Roth assail Parker over a October league change that bypassed the board and student public input. Parker admitted he did not inform the board of the decision at the November meeting. Corlis moved to readmit to the Northeast Kansas League, but the motion was tabled. The East Kansas League includes Argentine Bonner Springs Olathe Rosedale and Turner.
Civil suits filed in County Court include J W Selby a local veterinarian seeking 337.50 from Lyman L Sawyer for care and feeding of a male Collie from December 1, 1959 to August 1, 1960. Lavern Holzapfel, 17, sues Schultze Jr. for 900 for labor performed from October 26, 1959 to October 26, 1960.
Three Sand Creek No. 45 representatives asked Ottawa school board to admit nine pupils next fall tuition-free for one year, with Sand Creek to provide transportation. Decision set for Jan 3. superintendent noted Dr. A B Martin will speak at spring commencement. Board rejected Girl Scout free-use request 3 2.
In Franklin County Kansas probate matter Tean Berlin executor of Lie FE Harris deceased seeks final settlement of estate, approval of acts and accounts, and determination of heirs and shares. Defendants must file defenses by December 3 1960 at Ottawa Court. Attorney for petitioner Anderson Byrd.
Funeral services for Isadora Coop will be conducted by Rev. Charles P. Knight at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Interment will follow in Highland Cemetery.
Topeka AP Gov elect John Anderson said he will begin announcing appointments to state positions sometime after Christmas. He added the appointees will be able and conscientious men. Anderson, a Republican, will succeed Gov George Docking on January 9.
A local classified item list shows prices for an inch Lodge Notir set with emblem at $1.50 for two insertions and 13 cents per line for classified display local ads. A Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to Mr and Mrs Peter Johannes for care and support received at the hospital.
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