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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1960

Page

6

Troop 77 Court of Honor Badges Presented at Methodist Church

Troop 77 Boy Scouts awarded Tenderfoot Second Class and Merit Badges at a court of honor in the Methodist Church. Janet Jefferis earned the 50th Anniversary Achievement Award. Badges were presented by the boys' mothers amid a busy community notices page including local arrests, events, and upcoming sales.

Methodist Church Tenderfoot David Capper Pees True Ricky Morris Ronnie Reddick Danny Fleming David Adamson Bill Williamson David Good Bobby Wilhite Mike Kille Jim Horn Barry Showalter Terry Wollen David Allen Jan Jefferis Jim Graham

Deaths Mrs Nora Dell Kinder 84 of Ottawa

Mrs. Nora Dell Kinder 84 of 747 S Poplar Ottawa died yesterday afternoon at Ransom Memorial Hospital from a stroke suffered Saturday She was born February 20 1876 near Newport Barton County Missouri and taught school before marrying Thomas E Kinder December 20 1896 The couple lived in Missouri before moving to Rantoul then Fontana and Ottawa She is survived by two daughters two grandsons five great grandchildren three sisters and one brother Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 pm at Lamb Funeral Home with Rev Donald Welton of Mound City officiating Burial will be in Highland Cemetery

Nora Dell Kinder S. Poplar Ransom Memorial Hospital T. E. Kinder Ottawa Newport Barton County George Mary Charlotte (Rockwood) Maxwell Christian Church of Jerico Springs Thomas E. Kinder Missouri Rantoul

Postmaster Warren Hartley Found Dead in Field

Warren Hartley 39, postmaster at Belle Plaine, was found shot to death seven miles west of town after disappearing Monday night en route to an American Legion meeting. A note read Feeling terrible some days I can hardly take it suggesting possible health or emotional distress. Hartley, active in church and civic work, leaves a widow and two young children. A 24-hour search and state wide alert followed his disappearance, fueling fears of kidnapping or harm.

Wellington Kas Warren L. Hardley Belle Plaine American Legion Hartley

Youth Held For Investigation In Ottawa Case

A 13 year old Ottawa boy was arrested by police as he entered a house on South Ash. He confessed to three other entries and one attempted entry. Police say other break ins included notes left and undergarments scattered. Juvenile judge Pinet said the court is arranging for the youth.

Ottawa South Ash Eugene Flaherty Flaherty North Hickory West Second Clyde Johnson Bill Wheeler Fred Vogler Bill Adams Vogler Robert L. Pinet

Local Markets Soybeans and Grain Prices Listed

Market report shows beans at 1.82 dollars, wheat at 1.77, corn around 0.81, shelled corn 2.86, oats 0.68, Milo 1.33, barley 0.87, butterfat 0.48, eggs straight run 0.28 with graded eggs at 0.36 to 0.40, heavy hens 0.08, light hens 0.05 and cocks 0.09. Prices appear as brief catalog entries for commodities and poultry.

Ceca Teveeses

Congo blockades UN operations in Congo river trade

United Nations reports Congo authorities ordered a blockade of all UN military surface transport. Brig. Indarjit Rikhye warns it could paralyze UN activity as a UN shipment sails Tuesday up the Congo River. Victor Nendaka cites Congo needs proving priority for food and medical supplies.

Michael Goldsmith Leopoldville Congo United Nations U.N Indarjit Rikhye India Congo River Victor Nendaka National Security Police Otraco Rikhye Nendaka Newsment U.N. Command Col Joseph Mobutu Mobutu Patrice Lumumba

Warns Against U N Withdrawal From Congo

Dag Hammarskjold warned that Congo would crumble if U.N. forces withdraw, as Yugoslavia and others considered pulling contingents from the 20,000-man operation. Soviet delegate clashed with him as Security Council adjourned amid debate on Patrice Lumumba arrest.

United Nations, N.Y Dag Hammarskjold Congo U.N Security Council Yugoslavia Valerian Zorin U.N. Congo Hammarskjold Patrice Lumumba

Hospital Notes Admissions and Births Reported

Admissions include Barry Dean Swearingen at 717 E. 9th and Thomas Jennings of Waverly. Birth announced for Mr and Mrs James Barclay of Pomona a daughter born today weighing 6 lb 5 oz. Dismissals include James Huston of Princeton and Mrs Vernon Allen and baby son at 929 E 9th. Mrs Floyd Burch and baby daughter at 1120 N Oak discharged today.

Barry Dean Swearingen Thomas Jennings Waverly James Barclay Pomona James Huston Princeton Vernon Allen Floyd Burch Oak

Kansas City Livestock Prices Report

KC Livestock Kansas City AP cattle 2100 calves 200 moderate activity steady slaughter heifers 20.00 21.00 utility cows 13.75 16.00 bulls 17.00 18.50 stockers to be auctioned Thursday hogs 2700 barrows gilts 240 lb down steady over 240 lb uneven steady to 25 lower sows 25 50 lower 180 240 lb barrows gilts 17.00 17.65 240 270 lb 16.65 17.25 270 200 lb 16.00 16.85 mixed sows 200 lb down 13.75 15.25 over 400 lb 13.00 75 sheep 400 steady choice 85 110 lb wooled lambs 16.00 50 good to choice 15.00 16.00 prime 17.00 call to good slaughter ewes 3.50 5.00 native feeder lambs 13.50 14.50.

Kansas City

Fatal Crash Near Nickerson Kills Mrs Curtis Smith

Mrs Curtis Smith, 35, died in a one car crash two miles north of Nickerson Kansas on Wednesday. Her two women passengers, Mrs Jake Smith 71 and Mrs Jean Ayres 61, were injured.

Nickerson Kas Curtis Smith Smith Jake Smith Jean Ayres

Wellsville Lights Decorate Main Street For Christmas

Wellsville's Christmas street lights were strung in zigzag fashion through the shopping center Tuesday. Afterward participants enjoyed free coffee at Hutchinson's Cafe as work wrapped in an hour. The project, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, involved many locals and awaits final testing before use.

Wellsville

Keefer and Hashman Seek Private Sale of Ottawa Real Estate

Keefer and Hashman as co administrators of Arthur Le Roy Keefer estate seek court order to sell by private sale the property described as late 26 28 30 and 32 Block 1 University Addition Ottawa Franklin County Kansas. Defenses must be filed by January 3 1961 at 1 00 p m in Ottawa court. If not the petition may proceed to judgment and decree. Attorney Myron Steerhd represents the co administrators.

Keefer Myrna J. Hashman Arthur le Roy Keefer Ottawa A. W. Keefer Myrna J. Hashman Kansas CI OF Bowles Sheldon and Topping Hamblin Main Street Ott Shaw and Ludington Sheldon University Addition Wilson Street Fifteenth Street Santa Fe Railway City of Hickory Street State of Ruth Bruner John B. Pierson Franklin County

Keeler Estate Probate Hearing Notice Filed in Franklin KS

In the Probate Court of Franklin County Kansas a petition in the estate of Arthur Le Roy Keeler deceased has been filed. Notice of hearing is issued to all persons of record with details published December 8 1960 and continuing per court order.

Franklin County Kansas Arthur le Roy Keeler State of Kansas Said Ruth Bruner

Ottawa adopts water and electric ordinance changes in 1960

Ordinance No 2169 amends water system charges and disconnection rules, sets installation fees, and extends payment grace for some departments. Ordinance No 2168 tweaks electric service charges and reconnection rules, applying to bills from January 1, 1961. Fire limits ordinance 2167 defines local fire limits with extensive property descriptions. All ordinances published December 8, 1960 and effective after passage.

Water and Light Department City OF Ottawa Kan-Bar Kansas City Water and Light Department K. E. Andrews K.ef Andrews

Notice To Contractors Franklin County Road Work Parsons KS

State Highway Commission of Kansas invites sealed proposals for road work in Franklin County to be received in Parsons City Clerk office by 9 00 A M December 22 1960 and publicly opened. Work includes grading and LTS on 30S 1376 1 2 001 miles starting about 1 mile east of Richmond and proceeding east on County Highway. Plans are on file with Franklin County Clerk and SHC offices. Maurice Martin Director.

Board of Tax Appeals Topeka Kansas H. Button Board of County Commissioners Bruce Spears Ottawa Herald State Highway Commission of Kansas Franklin County Parsons Richmond State Highway Commission

Farm Equipment Lots Include Tractors Mills and Wagons

Catalog of farm gear: John Deere 810A 4-16 inch plow, 53 Farmall Super M with 2 way hydraulics, 958 Lilliston 77 ft rotary mower, portable roughage mill, stationary mill like new, 10 ft elevating spout burr mill, Peerless 102 roller mill, and multiple 4 wheeled wagons.

John Deere Etz PTO Burr

Sewing Machine Repair Ad By City Dealer Gladys Eliott

Gladys Eliott of 521 W. 2nd offers guaranteed sewing machine repair and service. Located at CH 23662, serves the local area with prompt repair work at a listed city dealer.

PE Prone Ao Peti Gladys Eliott

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