Local Briefs Highlight Community Notices and Ads
A mix of small notices including gas permit refunds on sale at the County Clerk's office, dress coats sale, church dinners and quarterly conference at Pomona Methodist, a Christmas program at Garfield PTA, a turkey shoot with prizes, Social Security assistance by R A Nitschke, a birthday party dance, ROTC promotion, ceramics and gift shop ad, and a hospital admission. Names include George Nelson Fuller, Lowell E Farr, and Mrs John Christian Sr, with places Kansas City Kansas and Emporia.
Building Permits Granted for Maple Street Homes
Douglas E. Pope receives permit to erect a single family residence at 1216 Maple with an estimated cost of 16 thousand dollars. Friday also authorized a separate single family residence project at an estimated cost of 14 thousand dollars.
Local Market Prices Rumor of Grain and Produce
Fragmented market note lists prices for wheat corn and soybeans with figures like 2.2.00 116 and 238. Includes mentions of ear corn and season names in a terse early market update. Entities: Wheat, Corn, Soybeans, Ear Corn.
Batman Captures Philly Students
In Philadelphia a cinema revival groups old Batman motion picture serials into a single four hour showing. College students like Joel Levine and Norris Wolf describe Batman as pop art and a window to simpler times while some viewers seek nostalgia or camp entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
United States
Joel Levine
Woodmere
N.Y
University of Pennsylvania
Batman
Norris Wolf
Great Neck
Penn
Hospital Notes Admitting and Discharges Displayed
Admissions list shows Mrs Maude A Bennett Lyne don Friday Mrs Earl Law 1322 S Mulberry Saturday Mrs Fred Hornecker 1641 S Main Dismissals include Mrs James Reeder and baby son 1341 Willow and Steven Jones Williamsburg RFC 2 Friday Mrs Ed Hosler 606 S Elm Saturday Births list: Mr and Mrs Gene Miller Pomona a daughter weight 9 lb 11 oz
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude A. Bennett
Lynedon
Earl Law
Mulberry
Fred Hornecker
Main
James Reeder
Baby Son
Willow
Steven Jones
Williamsburg
Ed Hosler
Elm
Gene Miller
Pomona
OU Student Dies in Minor Crash Not Reported Injuries
A one car accident occurred at about 10 45 p m Friday three quarters of a mile north of Ote tawa on US 59. Ottawa University student John L Sullivan 19 was driving a 1957 Ford passed a car and a truck then lost control and veered into the west ditch striking a culvert. No arrest or damage estimate given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otetawa
Us-59
John L. Sullivan
Ottawa University
Obituary: Mary L. Kunard 83 of Edgerton
Mary L. Kunard 83 formerLy of Edgerton died at Calder Nursing Home Wellsville Frise day evening. She is survived by son Virgil Kunard Edwardsburg Mich. Funeral arrangements announced later by Coughlin Funeral Home Wellsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary L. Kunard
Edgerton
Calder
Wellsville
Frise
Virgil Kunard
Edwardsburg
Mich
Coughlin
Three Ottawans In KU Vespers Perform Christmas Carols
Three Ottawa students are among over 250 University of Kansas musicians presenting the annual Christmas Vespers at 3 30 p m and 7 30 p m Sunday in Hoch Auditorium The Ottawans Steve Brandon tuba in the Symphony Orchestra and Brass Choir Susan Kelly Concert Choir member and Susan Sandow flute in the Symphony Orchestra will perform in living tableaux and carols Also featured are the Chamber Choir and University Singers prepared by EU faculty members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
University of Kansas
Hoch Auditorium
Ottawans
Steve Brandon
F. L. Brandon
Susan Kelly
Ray B. Kelly
N. Cedar
Susan Sandow
R. T. Sandow
N. Main
Vestpers
University Singers
B B Shooting Strikes Again at Mrs Purseys Home
Mrs Cora Pursley of 724 N Main reported to police that a B B pellet was shot through her front door screen at about 8 30 pm. She says a similar incident occurred three to four weeks earlier at the same residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Pursley
N. Main
Purseley
Holiday Gift Ideas for Subtle Flattery and Fun
The item list includes lobster shears with slim blades to ease cracking shells, a plastic bag of frilly chopping holders in pastel hues for decorating roasts and poultry, and a 500 piece round jigsaw puzzle showing a flower painting. The gifts are presented as playful, low cost options for different recipients. The tone leans toward light humor and practical novelty.
Baker Receives Ike's Memoirs at Baker University
Harry Darby, Kansas industrialist and Eisenhower Library Commission chair, presents a limited edition of Dwight D. Eisenhower's The White House Years and Waging Peace. The two volumes, autographed by Eisenhower, were offered to Baker University. Darby, ex-senator, serves as Eisenhower Foundation trustee and vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Darby
Kansas
Eisenhower Presidential Library Commission
Dwight D. Eisenhower
White House
Baker University
Darby
U. S
Eisenhower Foundation
Funeral services for Mrs. Alice J. Gibbons
Mrs. Alice J. Gibbons died December 7 and funeral services were held December 10 at the Towner Chapel with Rev. William Weber officiating. Pallbearers included Fred Kaub, Fred Unger, Frank Kaub, Jim Weldner, Harold Peffly, Claron Cordle and Orville Reeves. Mrs. Keith Shumway sang with accompaniment by Mrs. J. M. Kile gore. Burial followed in Highland Cemetery. An Heathman Oil Co. employee attended in a group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice J, Gibbons
Alice J. Gibbons
Towner Chapel
William Weber
Fred Kaub
Fred Unger
Frank Kaub
Jim Weldner
Harold Peffly
Claron Cordle
Orville Reeves
Keith Shumway
J. M. Kilegore
Highland Cemetery
Heathman Ol Co
Police Speed Citations in Main Street Districts
Edward J. Buzzell Jr., 21, of 803 S Main, cited for speeding 40 in a 20 mph zone in the 400 block of North Main. Jack Dean Smith, 32, St Louis, cited for speeding 40 in a 30 mph zone in the 1300 block of South Main. Nelson v. Alexander, 18, 716 Pecan, cited Friday in the west alley of the 500 block Locust for no valid driver's license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Buzzell JR
S. Main
North Main
South Main
Jack Dean Smith
St. Louis
Nelson v. McAlexander
Friaday
Rhodesia independence brings calm as holidays glow
Salisbury notes little change after Rhodesia’s white minority government declared independence a month ago. Santa decorations and festive lights remain. no rebellion visible while Prime Minister Tan Smith visits Kariba to assess security at the border dam. Prices stay steady for now, but import controls bite bankers and shoppers. White Rhodesians support the move. African reaction remains minimal with only early strike attempts reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury, Rhodesia
Rhodesia
Britain
Salisbury
Zambesi
Kariba
Santa Claus
Jameson Avenue
Santa
First Street
Tan Smith
Zambia
Smith
Ottawa University Vespers to Feature 80-Voice Choir
The Ottawa University division of fine arts presents a Christmas Vespers concert at 4 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church. An 80 voice choir performs in two groups with 18th century double chorus pieces by Eccard and Palestrina, plus arrangements of lesser known carols. Soloists include Anitra Haapa Pamela Locklear James Nobles Carol Cain and others. Ruth Kerr will accompany on organ as Edgar D. Kerr conducts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa University Division of Fine Arts
First Baptist Church
Come Posers
Eccard
Christ
Palestrina
Enniscorthy
Anitra Haapa
Carol Popp
Merle Dauphin
Lanny Green
David Gardner
Carol Cain
Pamela Locklear
James Nobles
Edgar D. Kerr
Ruth Kerr
Johnson May Attend Agriculture Hall of Fame Dedication
President Johnson indicated he may attend the May 14 dedication in Bonner Springs Kansas, as Leo Roethe announced after a Hall of Fame executive committee meeting. The committee also accepted a $200,000 gift of more than 4,000 books on agricultural economics from Asher Hobson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonner Springs
Kan
Johnson
Agriculture Hall of Fame
Leo W. Roethe
Fort Atkinson
Wis
Hall of Fame Organization
Boethe
Hall of Fame
Asher Hobson
University of Wisconsin Agricultural Economics Department
Driver Cited In 2 Car Crash
A two car crash at Main and Powhatan at 10 18 p m Wednesday left four year old Richard Geer with a nose bleed and minor injuries to his guardian driver Donald Geer who suffered forehead abrasions. Geer was northbound and failed to stop for Ruth who stated he stopped at the stop sign and did not see the other car. Ruth was cited for failure to yield the right of way and pleads innocent with trial set for 8 a m December 23. Damages listed as 500 for the Corvair and the Chevrolet totaled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main
Powhattan
Donald R. Geer
Richard Geer
Thomas Lee Ruth
E. Losgan
Geer
Ruth
Powehattan
Chevrolet
Boy Hurt In Scooter Crash At Fourth and Hickory
An 18 year old Rolland Bailey on a Vespa was struck by Mary Mueller driving a 1954 Chevrolet at Fourth Street and Hickory. Bailey suffered a sprained ankle and leg scratches. Mueller stopped at a stop sign then entered the intersection. Scooter damage estimated at $20. car undamaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth and
Hickoory
Rolland Lee Bailey
S. Elm
Bailey
Hickory Street
Mary A. Mueller
Ash
East Fourth Street
Williamsburg Area Notes Recalls Rev Wilkerson to Arkansas Conference
Rev Joe F Wilkerson completes studies at St Pauls School of Theology Kansas City and is recalled to the Arkansas Conference where he has pastored Williamsburg and Harris Methodist churches. The family moved to Fayetteville for his post as assistant pastor at First Methodist. Rev Mike Spalding to Williamsburg and Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s School of Theology
Methodist
Kansas City
Joe F. Wilkerson
Arkansas Conference
Williamsburg
Harris
Fayetteville
First Methodist Church
Hareris
Mike Spalding
Cattle Hog Market Snapshot KC Shows Mixed U.S. Rates
KC Markets Kansas City AP reports cattle prices shift with slaughter steers and heifers up 25.50, feeders up 75 to 125, good to choice ranges 22.00 to 26.50 for steers and 20.00 to 25.00 for heifers. Lambs rise 25.50, hogs up to 50, with barrows gilts and weigh classes listed across 190 to 360 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Sons
Court fines set in speeding cases around Ottawa and Princeton
County Court records list multiple speeding cases near Ottawa and Princeton with guilty pleas. William W Willford Aries Rogers Jack R Joy Ronald Arnold Merle Kneisly Glenn E Holm James L Gardner are named with ages, locations, charges, and fines, plus a municipal bond ordinance text for Princeton.
Probate Hearings and Executor Notices in Franklin County
Notices from Franklin County Kansas Probate Court published December 1965 announce hearings on the estate of Josephine W. Graham with administrator Sarajane Bodecker and heirs determination. Also executor Roy Holloway of Harry Stern estate calls creditors to present claims within nine months. A Princeton city ordinance authorizes Series B internal improvement bonds of $20,640.80 for Sewer District No. 1 with detailed bond terms and issuance dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Kansas
Franklin County
Kansas
Josephine W. Graham
Sarajane Bodecker
Ottawa
State of
Franklin
Said
Harry Stern
A. D
Roy Holloway
William A. Buckles
Burlington
Princeton
Ordinance to Issue Sewage Plant Bonds for City Costs
Ordinance 81 authorizes issuing general obligation bonds totaling 84000 to fund construction of the city sewage disposal plant and outfall sewers authorized by Ordinance 71. The bonds will be Series A 1965 dated Sept 1, 1965, in $1000 denominations, with a fixed interest schedule and maturities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Kansas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Court House
Goss
Pomona Methodist Church
Coleborn’s
Westernaires
Garnett
George Nelson Fuller
Pi Gamma Mu
Kansas State Teachers College of Emporia
George N. Fuller
South Sycamore
Toyland
Gambles
Garfield Pta
WiLliamsburg Wildlife Club
Emereald Church
Nitschke
Social Security
W. 4Th
Eagles
Bob Brockus
Lowell E. Farr
C. Lowell Farr
The
University
Douglas 113 S
Ady
John Christian Sr
St. Luke's Hospital
Ellis
Philly
Baker
Ike
Police News
LBJ
Scooter
Williamsburg Area
Jesene Jon
William W. Willford
Marvin E. Rogers
Jack R, Joy
Ronald R. Arnold
Coffeyville
Merle D. Kneisly
Glenn E. Holm
Wheaton
James L. Gardner
N. Hickory
Toopeka
State Auditor
State School Fund Commission
Attest, Eleanor F. Cole
Graham Citizens National Bank
Emporia
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!