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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1964
Page
6
KC Markets reports cattle and calves 12 000 and 600 head, slaughter steer prices steady to 50 under, hogs 25 higher for barrows and gilts, sows up 25, lambs steady to strong, eggs and butter mixed with wholesale egg prices up to 31, farm fryers 12 1/2 to 13 1/4, delivered 13 1/4 to 14, butter up to 70 cents per pound.
Obituaries report the deaths of Charles A. Snider 72 of Osawatomie at Wadse worth Hospital and William Icenhower 69 of Kansas City Mo after a heart attack while visiting Ottawa. Charles L Muller 66 of Strawn formerly of Ottawa dies in Ransom Memorial Hospital with services planned in Strawn. Details include birthplaces, survivors, and funeral arrangements.
Admissions include Mrs Carl Bennett of Pomona and Roger Alan of Pahiman. Births note a son for Mr and Mrs Albert Britain and a daughter for Mr and Mrs Cecil Beatty with weights reported. Dismissals cover multiple residents including Mary Ann White and Ralph Johnson among others.
A Sunday evening crash on South Main Street involved a 1964 Chevrolet driven by Donald D. Hawley and a 1960 Studebaker driven by Ernest D. Campbell. Police said icy conditions prevented Hawley from stopping in time. no injuries or citations were noted and damage estimates were not provided.
Two pickup trucks collided north of Ottawa on US 9 Saturday but caused no injuries. Ernest W. Baldwin 71 of Rural Free Delivery 2 was turning into a driveway when his truck struck Frederick L. Bones 36 of Lawrence who was attempting to pass. Passengers in the Baldwin truck were his grandsons David 10 and Richard 13 of 134 Elm. No citations were issued.
A three year old girl suffered minor injuries in a Sunday wreck at 12 20 p m five miles west of Wells ville at K 68 and K 33. Claron Cordle 34 of 1022 S Hickory drove a 195% Oldsmobile and said he slowed to turn left when he saw the 1963 Chevrolet pickup driven by Lewis Booth Jr 43 Hillsdale and tried to back away Booth said he thought the car was stopped and braked. Cordles daughter Denise Kay Cordle received a bump on the head. No other injuries. Damages were about 300 to the Oldsmobile and 200 to the pickup. No arrests.
A two car collision occurred 4 miles northeast of Ottawa at East Hageman Road and North Highway 59 Court Road at 12 09 p m Saturday. Clinton Burgoon 37 the pickup driver and David Pratt 17 were unable to stop due to snow. A passenger Kenneth Burgoon 35 suffered a head bump. Damages totaled 200 to the pickup and 300 to the Ford. No arrests.
Nicholasville Kentucky reports a churchyard sign reading Love Your Enemies. It adds a tongue in cheek twist It is interpreted as a playful or provocative message aiming to spark curiosity or humor in passersby. The item captures local reactions to unconventional sign content.
Berkeley judge warns 768 University of California sit-in demonstrators that charges may affect their futures as defense teams seek more time for arraignments. Council of Department Chairmen approves peace plan to end campus unrest, with Kerr and Schalapino to announce at Greek Theater convocation.
In Franklin County Kansas Probate Court a petition by administrator Winton A. Winter seeks final settlement, fees, heirs, and asset assignment for Dama Jones deceased. Defenses due by Dec 29, 1964 at 10:00 a.m. in Ottawa. If not filed, judgment will be entered.
Gov. John Anderson announced Roy Shapiro will serve as acting executive director of the Department of Administration until a permanent director is named. The vacancy follows Charles Hobart’s death. Anderson aims to complete multiple appointments before leaving office in January, and will name two regents after this month’s board meeting. Several agencies also expect new appointees, with terms expiring December 31.
Archie E. Meisel, 16, Ottawa RFD 2, jailed for vagrancy late Saturday night. Donald M. Carttar, 40, Lawrence, posted $11 bond for speeding 31 in a 20 mph zone. Dale E. Wesen, 29, 510 E. Logan, jailed 1 a.m. Sunday for DUI and reckless driving plus speeding 35 in a 20 mph zone. Wesen posted $365 bond. William H. Adcock Jr., 27, 148 Willow, cited for no valid driver's license Saturday.
4-H Achievement Night will award members and clubs at 7 30 p m Wednesday in the Memorial Auditorium. Speaker Jim Milliken of Williamsburg recently returned from the Philippines after serving as an International Farm Youth Exchange delegate.
Mrs Jesse Edgecomb presided Thursday afternoon December 3 at Mrs George Turrell home for Alpha Circle of the WSCS. Mrs S T Thornton led the lesson with help from many members who read excerpts from letters from missionaries.
Harvey Morris died December 2. Funeral services were held December 5 at the Towner Chapel with Rev. Clyde Greisen officiating. Pallbearers included Ermil Greenfield Elva Holden H R Roberts Albert Johnston Floyd Schmoe and L C Geiger. Mrs J M Kilgore played organ selections. Burial was in Fouts Cemetery.
A two car collision at 5 13 p m Saturday two miles northeast of Homewood on South Coolidge Road caused no injuries. A 1949 Plymouth driven by Sue Judd northbound and a 1957 Ford driven by Merritt Imel southbound could not pass due to narrow roadway. Damages totaled about 50 for the Plymouth and 25 for the Ford.
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