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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1966
Page
3
Gregg Mathews reports a green Schwinn 24 Inch boy's bicycle with a wire basket stolen from the Methodist Church last Tuesday. The notice lists other local ads and hospital room information for Clyde Ride at St Luke's Hospital.
A no purchase necessary drawing offers a chance to win a concrete donkey and cart a swan bird bath and glassware. Entries are accepted at Pomona Gift Center in Pomona Kansas home of many unusual gifts.
An advertisement urging readers to choose Christmas gifts and flowers at House of Douglas. The short notice highlights holiday offerings and shopping convenience for the season.
Edwin Henry Fisher 85 died Thursday evening at Guardian Angel Rest Home Lawrence born January 6 1881 at Le Loup Survived by sons Orville Fisher Baldwin Merlin Fisher Williamsburg daughters Mrs Ruth Davis Eudora Mrs Victor Mistele Leston Mo 12 grandchildren one great grandchild Funeral 2 p.m. Monday Lamb Funeral Home Baldwin burial Oakwood Cemetery Baldwin officiated by Rev Raymond Grant
Joseph F Hempel died December 6 and services were December 9 at Sacred Heart Church with Father Robert A. Burger officiating. Pallbearers listed and burial in Woodlawn Cemetery Pomona. Billie L Deay died December 6 and services December 9 at Towner Chapel with Rev Charles P Knight officiating. Pallbearers named and burial in Highland Cemetery.
Harry E. Brink, 66, backing a 1965 Buick from a curb in the 200 block of East Fourth, struck a 1966 Buick driven east by Rosemary McGrath, 24. Brink cited not seeing the other vehicle in time. Brink’s deck lid and rear bumper damaged. McGrath’s right front fender grille bumper and headlight damaged. Estimated damages: 312 and 275 respectively.
In Santa Land Billy and Tweedleknees seek the magic words to free the moon. They travel with Theodore Turtle to Keepaway Island to meet the Harp Witch who reveals Goko's weak spot and a jeweled plan to trap the giant. Tomorrow promises a new island chapter.
In Hollywood, William Inge and Paul Newman announce Actors Studio West as a Western outpost. Jack Garfein will be executive director and Lee Strasberg oversees the New York studio’s western branch. A 120 seat theater and playwright workshop are planned in Bill Hart’s former garage.
AP dispatch from Kansas City notes week to week changes in livestock prices. Slaughter steers 22,00 to 25,00. heifers 21,00 to 24,00. cows 15,50 to 16,50. feeder cattle 22,00 to 27,00. hogs barrows and gilts 20,50 to 25,00. sows 13,50 to 15,00. Lambs and ewes steady with prime wooled lambs 21,25 to 23,25.
Warrants charging Russell H. Morgan Jr., 86, of Olathe, with drunken driving and DUI were issued in connection with a Wednesday night accident at 10 26 near Wells ville exchange on 135. Morgan, who drove a 1960 Chevrolet convertible, lost control, struck a sign post, and the car was demolished. He was hospitalized and released Thursday.
A hit and run incident occurred at 10:35 a.m. in the 100 block of West Powhattan when E. E. Krause, 81, backing a 1955 Mercury, struck a 1966 Pontiac owned by Graphix Association and then hit a city stop sign. Krause left the scene and was cited for leaving the scene of an accident. damages to the Pontiac, stop sign, and Krause vehicle were undetermined.
On this day in 1898 a peace treaty ended the Spanish American War and ceded sovereignty over Puerto Rico the Philippines and Guam. Also 1817 Mississippi was admitted to the Union and 1941 Japanese torpedo planes sank the Repulse and Prince of Wales off Malaya.
Weekly lunch plan with daily items listed. Monday features ham on an island, green beans, celery sticks, honey bread, and milk. Tuesday offers wiener boats with mustard kraut tomato sauce, buttered peas, and pears. Wednesday serves chicken, corn, carrot sticks, fruit cup, and French bread. Thursday includes beans, lettuce and tomatoes, pickled beets, and corn bread. Friday's menu is beef and noodles, spinach, parsley, carrots, and raisin rolls.
Four area youths including Larry Williams Ronald Strange Harlan Johnson and Roll o Carter will leave December 13 for the Trap per Creek Job Corps Center Darby Mont Cal Ewing Ottawa employment office manager says seven boys recently signed up and the current quota is filled The January quota has not been received He notes unemployment claims are up slightly due to cutbacks in outside construction Weather and tight money affect the job picture with good weather keeping claims manageable New applications and placements are down indicating more people hold steady employment Most placements are for full time work while seniors in Franklin Miami and Anderson counties near completion of job testing There remains many orders for skilled workers says Ewing
George J. Hobbs age 20 of 1641 South Main was cited for driving at a speed greater than prudent in the 1400 block of South Cedar. Donald E. Rockehy age 21 of Shawnees Mission Kansas was cited for speeding 40 mph in a 20 mph zone from First and Main to Tally Court and Main. he posted a $20 bond.
New Delhi reports sharp declines in malaria and birth rates due to family planning, but Nagpur battles an unresolved encephalitis like illness killing children yearly. National Institute of Communicable Diseases targets smallpox, cholera, typhoid, and other diseases while sanitation and safe water remain critical.
An old legend tells how Dick Whittington, a poor apprentice to a London merchant, tried to flee the city but heard church bells call him to return. He stayed, rose in stature, and reportedly served four terms as Lord Mayor of London.
Admissions: Mrs. Jessie Mundy of 109 North Jo cust admitted Friday. Dismissals: Mrs. DelRoy Martin of 715 East 4th discharged Saturday.
A special meeting of the members of Ottawa Savings and Loan Association is set for 9 30 a m December 15 1966 at 109 East 2nd Street Ottawa Kansas to convert guarantee stock to permanent stock as provided by Kansas statutes Chester A Worl Secretary First Published November 26 1966 Last Published December 10 1968 In the Probate Court of Franklin County Kansas In the Matter of the Estate of Lucille K Roberts Deceased Case No 11616 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR Thomas E Gleason was appointed executor and letters testamentary issued November 18 1966 All creditors must exhibit demands within nine months or be barred Thomas E Gleason Executor of the will of Lucille K Roberts Deceased Gleason Doty and Logan Attorneys for Executor
Public notice in Franklin County Kansas advises creditors heirs devisees and legatees to present claims against the estate of Lewis D. Smith by the specified date or be barred. Thomas E Gleason is named as executor of the will and probate actions proceed under state law.
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