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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1969

Page

4

Cadet Humerickhouse to be commissioned in Air Force

News Brief notes Marine Sgt. John L. Anderson serving in Vietnam with the first military police battalion. Catherine Crockett, wife of Anderson, resides at 513 Ash. Robert W. Humerickhouse, son of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Humerickhouse of 919 W. Sixth, is in the Kansas State University ROTC program. After completion he will be commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Air Force. He is a freshman majoring in building construction.

Force Logistic Command Vietnam John L. Anderson Neil D. Anderson Princeton Rfd i Catherine Crockett Ash Robert W. Humerickhouse John L. Humerickhouse United States Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Kansas State University Humerickhouse United States Air Force

ROTC Cadet Fred R. Martin Wins Distinguished Military Student Ribbon

Kansas State University Army ROTC announces cadet Fred R. Martin son of Dean and Mrs. Martin Princeton earns the Distinguished Military Student ribbon. Martin, a senior in animal husbandry, is among 30 cadets honored with ROTC’s top graduate award.

Kansas State University Army Fred R. Martin Dean Martin Princeton Martin

Christmas Puppies Ad for AKC Breeds

AKC Boston Terriers Schnauzers Poodles Beagles listed for sale. Contact Jim Cunningham at 937-2321 for details.

AKC Boston Terriers Jim Cunningham

Diane McDonald Joins Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society

Diane K McDonald of Williamsburg is initiated into Kappa Delta Pi at Kansas State University. The education honor society inducts juniors in the upper fifth of their class, reflecting scholastic achievement.

Diane K. McDonald Williamsburg Kappa Delta Pi Kansas State University

Ottawa Junior High Kayettes Christmas Bake Sale

The Ottawa Junior High Kayettes host a Christmas bake sale on Saturday December 13 at Gambles from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. OTTAWA Memorial VFW Post 5901 and Auxiliary hold a Christmas potluck at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Post home with members and families invited and Santa Claus giving candy to children.

Ottawa Kayettes Ottawa Memorial Vfw Santa Claus

Jack's Car Wash Ad Offers Free Underflush Wash

A compact ad announces a free underflush automatic car wash at Jack's Car Wash. The promotion claims rust prevention and highlights an automatic wash option.

Jack

Christmas Season Hours and Local Events

The Post Office will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on December 13 and 20, with postmaster Ernest Watkins urging early mailing as stamps and packages are available. Willis Garden Center advertises Christmas trees, wreaths, evergreen roping, pine cones and gift certificates at 5th and Cherry. Kenny and Country Play Boys perform at the Red Barn Friday and Saturday from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Ernest Watkins Willis Garden Center Kenny Country Red Barn

Wayne Allen Undergoes Heart Surgery at KU Medical Center

Wayne Allen son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Allen of rural Richmond underwent heart surgery this morning at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City Kansas.

Wayne Allen Arthur Allen Richmond University of Kansas Medical Center Kansas City Kan

State Tax Hike May Aid Schools

The Kansas State Board of Education weighs a finance plan funded by doubling the state income tax and returning a 100 percent surcharge to local districts. Officials back the concept but will not back a specific proposal yet, directing staff to consult with other education groups while refining the plan. The estimated revenue exceeds 59 million dollars, aligning with a proposal by the Kansas Association of School Boards formed in Topeka last week.

Topeka State Board of Education State Department of Education Kansas Education Department Kansas Association of School Boards

KOEO and KOFO FM Suffer Brief Broadcast Outage

KOFO FM was off air for about three hours and forty five minutes due to a transmitter failure. The AM network remained unaffected. The outage hit during the peak listenership just before major news broadcasts at 7 30 and 8 30 a.m.

Kofo FM Burt Brewer Brewer

Younger won't challenge pretrial statement ban in Tate-LaBianca case

Los Angeles District Attorney Evelle J. Younger says he will not contest a court ruling restricting pretrial statements in the Tate LaBianca murders. He acknowledges the move may allow unfounded rumors to remain unanswered.

Los Angeles Evelle J. Younger

City Court Records and Local Notices Summary

Kansas City man Paul S. Franklin, 19, pleaded guilty to speeding 82 in a 70 mph zone on I-35 near Ottawa on Nov. 23. Accidents report no injuries in a two-car crash at Poplar and Wilson. drivers named Messinger and Grovenstein. Police report two arrests for drunkenness. Funeral notices for Minnie E. Schowengerdt and Elsie Kraus. service details, survivors, and affiliations listed. Hospital notes include admissions and dismissals. births and emergencies noted. Orville Orlin Lucas services held.

Paul S. Franklin Kansas City Ottawa Poplar Wilson Streets Gordon E., Messinger S. Locust Walter M. Grovenstein N. Poplar Messinger Wilson Grovenstein Elsie Kraus Lane Ransom Memorial Hospital Lane Cemetery Robert Townsend Kraus Frank Anna (Walker William Kraus Malinda Kraus Melvin Myers S. Mulberry Opal Hale S. Cedar Joe Kraus Don Kraus Clyde Kraus Gardner, Ill Jess Reheard Wellington Nelson Reheard Tulsa Okla

Massacre Charges Could Hit Most My Lai Soldiers

Army sources say charges likely against most of 24 soldiers under My Lai probe, with four months needed for evidence gathering. Nine soldiers and fifteen former members face possible charges. First Lt. William L. Calley Jr. awaits court martial for alleged premeditated murder of at least 109 Vietnamese.

Washington My Lai 11Th Infantry Brigade William L. Calley Jr Ft. Benning Calley Vietnam David Mitchell Mitchell

US and Saigon report Vietnam battle losses

US aircraft and artillery killed 111 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong soldiers in five attacks, with no U.S. casualties reported. South Vietnamese forces said 88 North Vietnamese were killed in the engagements.

Saigon U.S

Executor Named in Will of Lewis F Fischer

In Franklin County Kansas Pauline Lucille Green was appointed executrix of the will of Lewis F Fischer deceased on December 9 1969 and letters testamentary were issued the same day. Creditors heirs devisees and legatees must file claims within nine months of first publication or be barred. Anderson Byrd Richeson Jones and First National Bank Building Ottawa Kansas serve as attorneys for the executrix.

Franklin County Kansas Lewis F. Fischer Pauline Lucille Green Probate Court

Gaddis estate heirs named. court defense due December 22 1969

Petition seeks allowance for attorneys fees and expenses and asks the court to determine heirs devisees and legatees entitled to the estate under the Will of Lauren O Gaddis deceased and to distribute shares accordingly. Defenses must be filed by December 22 1969 at 10 30 a m in Ottawa Kansas Court.

Lauren O. Gaddis Ottawa Sunshine Y. Gaddis

Notice of Hearing on Final Settlement in Gaddis Estate

In Franklin County Kansas a petition has been filed by Sunshine Y Gaddis executrix of the will of Lauren O Gaddis deceased seeking a final settlement of the estate and approval of her acts and proceedings as executrix in Case No 11 962 published November 28 1969 and last December 12 1969.

Franklin County Kansas Lauren O. Gaddis State of Kansas Sunshine Y. Gaddis

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