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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1965
Page
5
Fralley a KU senior joins six other coeds in revising the Associated Women Students constitution at the University of Kansas. The effort aims to update the campus women’s government structure and duties.
Hospital notes show admissions for Mrs. George Gingerich Michigan Valley Mrs. Steve Wolsey 239 S Oak Thursday Mrs Wa F Ackley 903 N Hickory Wednesday Discharges include Mrs Tom Fruppin 1534 Willow Mrs Jack Meek 608 W 4th Wednesday and others William Cartemill 744 Ash Friday Harriet Clayborne 909 E 8th Mrs Harold Guy Richmond Mrs James Reeser Melvern Thursday Births report a son to Mr. and Mrs Harold Rose Wellsville RFD 2 weight 7 lb 13 oz Friday
Ben Park, director and vice president in charge of sales of Bulldex Inc., resigns effective Jan 1 to establish an independent overseas consulting service for expanded shale aggregate. He will stay in Ottawa and handle inquiries from foreign concerns about new plants. Dennis G Woolman of Olathe named director and VP in charge of sales, plans to move to Ottawa. Park remains tied to Bulldex, a Clemens Coal Co. subsidiary, and will maintain a local office at 324 S Locust.
A contract was let this morning to Robertson Motor Company for three Ford sedans for the Franklin County Sheriff's Department. Delivery is estimated within 30 days. Robertson bid $7,779 while Moore Chevrolet bid $7,658.31 but failed specifications for a three speed vehicle. Other bidders were Minnick Motor Company Pontiac $8,495 and White Motor Company Plymouth $7,961.10.
Williamsburg High School announces honor roll lists by class. Seniors include Marie Collins Loraine Anderson Jeans nette Collins Connie Kendal. Juniors recognize Connie Davis Betty Flora Bud Ransom Curt Figgins Bob McClure Cathy Hoyt. Sophomores list Joyce Stinson Judy ONeill Judy Kesner. Freshmen honor group includes Marilyn Reh Susan Figgins Debbie Norton Midge Ranesom Elaine Roecker.
Jimmie D. Pruett aged 18 of Quene mo and Janet D Likens aged 19 of Quenemo obtained a marriage license. The filing lists both parties with full names and ages, reflecting a local civil ceremony plan in the Quenemo area.
Deck Halls notes a marked rise in holiday sales as merchandise orders near twice typical monthly totals. Managers discuss pricing delays, crowded counters, and mischievous children, plus efforts to guard against shoplifting and to forecast Christmas stock using prior-year data.
Police report a red and white tricycle stolen from the back of Leon Reekle’s home, 517 South Oak, on Wednesday. Value listed at 15 dollars.
A boxcar filled with lumber caught fire on an eastbound Missouri-Pacific freight train near Lyndon about 6:05 AM. Osage City and Miller fire departments contained the blaze to the single car. the cause and extent of damage were unknown at noon, with only charred lumber remaining.
Central Heights high school announces honor roll for the first six weeks. Seniors show high honors Janice Wagner and Terry Shire. honors Shirley Hinton and Vickie Snow. honorable mention Roy Hobbs, Linda Kimball, Pat Ralston, Dennis Stiffler, Jane Weatherbie and Linda Welch. Juniors include high honors John Chrisjohn. honors Ramona Hub bard, Ann Wakeman, Becky Rowland. honorable mention John Lantz, Ricky Roush. Sophomores list high honors Colleen Riley. honors Lorna Kim ball. honorable mention Connie Barkdoll, Janice Cooper, Jimmy New, Maurice Peters. Freshmen have high honors Vickie James, Robert Lyons. honors Patty Lyons, Sandy Mel cher. honorable mention Brenda Bickerstaff, Donna Mersham, Dale Pearson, Jo Weatherbie, Roberta Williams.
A Voodoo man and a missing glasses chase lead Mr D and a group including a boy, crocodile, and donkey to a snowy cliff. After a wreck they cling to a Zabbazara sign as a glowing creature lifts them from a frozen lake and saves the bus. Tomorrow: The Fabulous Dune klebum.
A divorce was granted Wednesday in district court to Mary E. Franks aged 25 of 210 E. Ltd from James H. Franks Jr., 26. Custody of their minor child remains with the Franklin County Welfare Department.
Cattle 400 head, calves not enough sales for a price test. Choice heifers 25.00. Hogs 3,000 with barrows and gilts 1.25 to 0.75 lower, sows 50 to 1.00 lower. Barrows and gilts 190.240 lb 26.75 to 27.25, 123 230-260 lb 25.75 to 26.50, 315 lb 25.00. 300-400 lb sows 22.50 to 23.75, 400-650 lb 21.00 to 22.50. Sheep 50 not enough price test. lambs 26.00. Consumer eggs large A 42-43, medium A 37-40.
First published December 3 1965 notices in Franklin County Kansas probate court. Alice M Sellens petitions final settlement and heir distribution for Warren Sellens deceased with hearing set December 29 1965 in Ottawa. Also notice appointing Gordon Hughes Clyler and Paddock as administrators for Fred S Hughes deceased with creditors to file claims within nine months.
Franklin County sale notices list MYERS BROS Centropolis and Claude-918 Howard 40 lines with weekly sales on Saturdays along Highway 59 and FARM SALE by M H Mac Fishburn west of Centropolis at 11 am DEC 27 Franklin County Sales Co north of Ottawa Kan and Printy and Son auction at 1136 North Main Ottawa with weekly community auctions each Tuesday and Thursday 7 pm plus Dougherty Rooming House sale January 13 with 12 rooms furniture Lizzie Rayburn owner Harold Stewart auctioneer real estate and Mary Hamilton household goods listed Ottawa Kansas auctions notes DEC dates and contact CH numbers included for local listings.
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