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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1960
Page
5
Darryl Lynde of West Dorm Ottawa University was cited by police yesterday for driving 63 miles per hour in a 30 mph zone. He is scheduled to appear in Police Court December 20.
Markets report mixed prices for corn oats milo barley butterfat eggs and poultry. Cattle and calves show varied quotes with steer and heifer values near midweek levels while cows and feeders adjust under thinning demand.
Qua na High School chorus will go caroling tomorrow night riding hay racks pulled by a Glenn Underwood hay wagon and tractor. John W. Jones says the group will stop at local nursing homes to perform 10 minute programs and may add last minute stops before returning to Garfield School for a buffet and Christmas party hosted by several area residents.
John Theron Mercer 72 of 888 Willow died at 7 am in Ransom Memorial Hospital after a heart attack. Born Sept 10, 1888 near Wellsville, he lived mostly in Ottawa, married Esther Welton in 1917, and worked for a Texas Oil Company. Survived by widow, son John T. Mercer Jr., daughter Evelyn Mercer, granddaughter, two sisters, one brother. Funeral Friday 1:30 pm at Lamb Funeral Home, Rev. Robert Pown ey officiating. Burial Highland Cemetery.
Miss Lou Ann Wheeler a 17 year old Shallow Water High School girls basketball captain collapsed during a game with Utica and died. Superintendent Lem Elrod said the cause was not determined and she had complained of ill health earlier. Artificial respiration was given before a physician arrived and she was pronounced dead. The game was halted and the boys game canceled. The Wheeler family of four miles south of Shallow Water has other athletes and planned not to return to Texas A&M this year.
Hospital notes report Teresa Moore admitted at 492 EB on Tuesday. Daniel Leroy Young and Mrs Geiger of 411 S Locust are noted in today’s medical entries with unspecified details.
Southwest Conference figures discuss plans tied to the American Football League, with references to Houston entry and organizational meetings in Chicago on August 1. A Texas Christian University trustee notes participation. Coan and Adams discuss travel to Chicago for league activities and an all star event.
Kansas business leaders push for rapid action to expand industry and create a favorable climate for growth. The State Chamber of Commerce backed a priority program addressing unemployment, workmen's comp, and labor laws to attract new industry while boosting existing growth across Kansas.
A two day assessors school will run Monday and Tuesday in Franklin County for 26 participants including 16 township assessors and nine Ottawa city assessors. Classes start at 9 30 am in the county courthouse. Wellsville city assessor will join Tuesday but skip the scheduled session due to differing assessment issues.
Lawrence Kansas University Endowment Association reports a bequest from the late Mrs Saraly Koos of El Dorado. Died December 26 1958. About 318000 will be invested with income used for KU scholarships prioritizing Butler County students. Secretary Ivin Youngberg notes income about 9 dollars yearly.
Three drivers cited for speeds near the 59 mph limit and other traffic violations. Everett Lemons of Wasco, Donald R. Mead of Tulsa, and Wayne C Chambers of Des Moines posted bonds. Adams of Salida and Graham of Des Moines faced port of entry stoppage charges. Chambers posted 23 dollars, Graham 10, Lemons and Adams 13 each.
Dismissals involve Harry Beall of Princeton and Mrs Clarence Meneley of Waverly along with James R Baxter of Waverly. The docket also lists Bronson who ran a $14 pecan today.
Wellsville High School youth fund the Kayette's wishing well project as a Meals for Millions effort. Coins dropped into a brick covered well fund short term treats for overseas families. About four dollars was raised on Monday, with the well to stay up through the week. Mrs. Paul Peffley of El Dorado, niece of Mrs. Ross O'Connor, visited the O'Connor home with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stage of Augusta.
A notice lists marriage licenses granted to individuals including Frank Bow of Oltawe and another local resident. The record notes the ceremony and issuing official, reflecting the community’s civil rites.
Funeral services for Perry B. Burgess who died at his home on RFD 1 will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Williamsburg Methodist Church with Rev Garth Berry officiating. Burial follows at Mt Hope Cemetery Williamsburg. He was son of Samuel E. and Annie Cade Burgess, member of the Methodist Church and the American Legion.
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