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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1963
Page
3
Bennett and Williams attended the 1963 meeting of American agricultural engineers in Chicago. Nearly 2,000 engineers from across the nation and several foreign countries were present.
Murray J Klein 76 retired Santa Fe railway clerk died Friday morning at Ransom Memorial Hospital after a three year decline and ten days of serious illness. Services Monday 2 p.m. Lamb Funeral Home with Rev. Charles P. Knight. Burial Highland Cemetery. Born December 24 1886 in Judsonal Ark he moved to Ottawa 48 years ago from Saskatchewan Canada. He married Nora Dearing October 2 1915 in Ottawa and was a Trinity Methodist Church member. Surviving are his wife two daughters Fern Everett Fostoria Ohio and Lloyd Robbins Jr Pomona one son Harold W Mission nine grandchildren and one brother Frank Klein Washington DC.
Ottawa High School decorates for Christmas in halls and storefronts. Kayettes sponsor a mitten tree for orphans and war refugees, with senior and junior clubs hosting parties and gift exchanges. Students perform classroom trials of Silas Marner, plan decorating committees, and travel to EKL Tournament at Argentine with bus support. FFA votes a $15 charity gift. Eight shopping days remain until Christmas vacation.
Williamsburg drew first blood on the Pomona Indians at Williamsburg Friday night in their first season matchup. The game grew rough with several players hitting the hardwood in frequent scrambles for the ball and two Pomona players sustaining eye injuries. Coaches criticized officiating, stressing concerns over safety and the outcome.
Eudora doubled Wellsville’s score 58 to 22 as the host team pulled away late Friday night. The decisive win showcased Eudora’s offense while Wellsville struggled to mount a comeback.
Neil Blakeman a senior at Kansas State University Manhattan has received a national Plant and Drug Association award for his essay on weed control in soybean fields He has served as a student assistant to a professor for three years and majors in applied agronomy and soil conservation He is the son of Mr and Mrs C M Blakeman RFD 4
Williamsburg area notes welcome Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Farney to the Alex Fisher property. Mrs. Lena Bennett reports sixty four pounds of clothing donated for Indians of New Mexico. Seven hundred poppies ordered and four dollars contributed to district president's project aiding an Indian child’s education. Card parties set for December 12 and January 9. Our Mission Today study to be led by Rev. David Wilson in January. Lloyd Laws of Portland, Oregon, visiting for the winter with his father Mr. George Laws and Mrs. Laws.
Fifteen people faced charges in a busy traffic docket. Thomas Mack forfeited bonds totaling 80 dollars for speeding and reckless driving. William Devore pleaded not guilty and faces trial January 23. Davis Whitaker fined ten dollars for driving on an invalid license. Bernard Lensmeyer, Wesley Hollon, Victor Montague, Albert Garcia, Charles Ebeck, and Guylene Smithy also forfeited bonds for speeding, stop sign and license violations, and unpaid tickets.
Wellsville Crescent Club treated Senior girls of Wellsville High School to a tea in Hays Hall at the Wellsville Methodist Church on Tuesday afternoon December 10. Tea committee members were Mrs Artie Chanay Mrs Dwight Leitaker and Mrs Norman Shannon. Roll call featured each member naming a guest. Mrs Donald Coughlin read a Christmas story The Little Drummer Boy and Winter Wonderland songs were performed by four members with accompaniment by Mrs J C Jones Jr. Others sang and pours were by Mrs Bernhard Fleming and Mrs Ken Hausler. An M Y F living nativity scene will be shown Monday evening December 23 on the church lawn.
Hospital notes show admissions for Mrs Hattie McDowell 822 N Matin George Mesigh Pomona and others. Dismissals include Debbie Sue Cowdin 622 N Locust and several others with addresses and family details listed for Friday and Saturday.
A double service for Mrs Helen L Haynes and son Ronald Eugene Haynes who died December 9 was at Dengel and Son Mortuary with Rev Ned M Roberts officiating on December 13. Dean Zook sang hymns with Mrs R L Stevens. burial followed at Mt Hope Cemetery Williamsburg. Funeral details also note Sarah Ann Loney infant daughter of Dale and Betty Loney of Lawrence with a Monday 10 am graveside at Highland Cemetery and Harold E Burr who died December 8 with services December 12 at Dengel and Son Mortuary led by Rev Ned M Roberts. pallbearers included Leo Logan and Eldon Carlson. burial at Mt Hope Cemetery Williamsburg.
Court records show John Mace of Colony forfeiting a $5 bond on an illegal astorn charge, Ronnie Getz of Merriam paying a $25 speeding fine, Lawrence Chapman of 934 N Oak forfeiting a $15 speeding bond, Marvin Richardson of Olathe receiving a continuance on a drunken driving charge until Dec 19, Robert Holden failing to appear on a red light charge, and Warren L. Chambers of Pomona forfeiting a $20 speeding fine.
Three no injury accidents occurred Thursday on Walnut and nearby streets due to slick conditions. Causes included a backing Ford from Hertz’s shop and collisions involving a 1962 Ford, a 1948 International panel truck, and a 1955 Pontiac. Total damages ranged from $45 to $250 per vehicle.
In Franklin County Kansas Probate Court David E Bunch petitions for appointment of administrator of Fred S Buckels estate case 11 129. Defenses due by December 23 1963 at 10 a m in Ottawa with judgment by default if failed. Attorneys Gleason Gleason Doty Logan represent petitioner.
Far and Near Club gathered at Mr and Mrs Arthur Atchison s Princeton home for an all day Christmas season meeting. A potluck noon meal followed by an afternoon session opened with carol singing. Mrs Darrell Macy presided and members shared Christmas plans While Mrs Birdie Macy won the door prize. Guests included Mr and Mrs Homer Bishop and Mr and Mrs Donald Atchison with David and Marsha.
Mrs John Allen hosted a Wednesday gift exchange at the Lafalot Club home. Seven members and a guest Mrs Glen Lancaster attended. Names were drawn for secret pals for the coming year. Mrs L W Seright and Mrs B L Stratton received Christmas candles for perfect attendance. Mrs E J Calvin and Mrs Jim DeWitt assisted with refreshments.
First published legal note in Franklin County Kansas seeks heirs for Ella Higdon and Orion Higdon deceased. Court case No 11-130 orders determination of heirs and descent of lands including sections in Richmond, fo.
Clyde Nichols Owner conducts a Tuesday night auction at 1196 North Main and a Thursday night sale at 1186 North Main. A December 18 event at Merchant's Cafe, 229 South Main, Ottawa Kansas at 1 p.m. is listed.
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