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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1970

Page

4

Baptisms celebrated at North Baptist Ottawa area churches

A Sunday evening baptism celebration was held at North Baptist Church Ottawa with participants from Appanoose Baptist Greenwood Baptist Assembly of God Ottawa and Assembly of God Pomona. A reception followed to honor those baptized and attending.

North Baptist Church Ottawa Appanoose Baptist Greenwood Baptist North Baptist Assembly of God Church of Ottawa Asembly of God Church of Pomona

Hughes Aid Law Signing Under Scrutiny In Nevada

In Las Vegas a longtime witness LeVar Myler testified he saw Howard Hughes sign a proxy granting authority to Hughes Tool Co. leaders. Handwriting experts gave conflicting opinions on the signature as a court case over Maheu’s dismissal and a proxy’s validity continues.

Las Vegas Nev Howard Hughes Hughes Nevada Myler Las Vegas Strip Hughes Tool Co Britannia Bahamas Robert Maheu Tool Company Hugheseft Maheu Charles Appel Washington, D.C

Special Christmas bridge game and dinner at Elk's Club

A Monday evening Christmas bridge event at the Elk's Club featured many tables with favors prizes and refreshments. Winners included Mrs. Dick Peters first, Mrs. Ruth Indall second, Dr. John Thornburg third, Mrs. George Wingert fourth, Mrs. E. E. Hazlett fifth and Chester Hall sixth. Also reported a two vehicle crash on South Main with no injuries. drivers Barbara Needham and Thelma Waymire cited. others list police citations including William Charles shoplifting 30 days sentence, William Saylor inadequate safety equipment fine, John O Connor speeding 70 in 60 zone fine, and Harry Lecom multiple charges with one acquitted.

The Elk's Club Dick Peters Ruth Indall John Thornburg George Wingert E. E. Hazlett Lawrence Chester Hall Pleasanton South Main Barbara J. Needham Lane Thelma G. Waymire Vassar Needham Main Waymire William H. Saylor Wichita John P. O'Connor Lenexa M.p.h Harry L. Lecom

Deaths: Jerome E. Shope, 91, longtime Pomona resident

Jerome E. Shope, 91, formerly of 2278 Oak, died Monday at Crestview Nursing Home. Services set for 11 a.m. Thursday at Dengel and Son Mortuary with burial in Loudsville, Pa. Son of David and Susan Burkett Shope, he lived in Pomona since 1885 and moved to Ottawa about six years ago. He married Laura Pickering, who survives. A farmer and stockman, he once worked as a Missouri Pacific Railroad engineer and belonged to the Methodist Church.

Jerome E Jerome E. Shope Oak Crestview Nursing Home Dengel and Son Mortuary Yips Loudsville David and Susan (Burkett) Shope Pomona Ottawa Laura Pickering Shope Missouri Pacific Railroad Methodist Church

Garfield PTA Christmas Carol Program Shines

Garfield kindergarten and first grade staged a December Christmas program with carol scenes, poems, violin solos, and choral singing. Directors were Mrs. Claire Davis Mrs. Duane Garnet and Mrs. Leonard Meyers with assistant director Margaret Atkinson. props and sets by Don Hoglund and Charles Peters.

Garfield Claire Davis Duane Garnet Leonard Meyers Don Hoglund Charles Peters Margaret Atkinson

Funeral services for Alvin Ellis scheduled

Funeral services for Alvin Ellis will be held at Bethany Chapel Baptist Church on Wednesday at 3 p.m. Rev E Hopkins will officiate. Interment will follow at Highland Cemetery with military honors provided by VFW Post No 5901 of Ottawa.

Jerome E. Shape Franklin County Paul Pentz Highland Cemetery Myrtle L. Geiger Lamb-Roberts Paul W. Pentz Loren D. Matthews Guy Snedaker Craig Geiger Bucklew B. E. Haley Charles T. Geiger Luther Stevens W. K. Blunk Ben Gilmore Neal Evans Herbert W. Johnson

Obituary and death notices from Kansas city area

The Daily Report lists survivors for Fred Kuiken of Richmond and Myrtle L. Geiger of Locust with detailed funeral services, pallbearers, and burial sites. It also notes births, dismissals, and admissions across area hospitals, plus emergency, livestock weight quotes, and regional market data.

Cattle Prices Hold Steady at Kansas City Market

KC Markets Kansas City AP reports cattle and calf runs with steady prices across classes. High choice and prime steer values are absent, with ranges for the day listing 24.50 to 25.50 for high good to average, and utility cow values around 17.75 to 19.25. Feeder steers and steers calves in 415 to 500 lb range fetch 31.00 to 34.00, with other weight bands showing 28.00 to 22.50 and fattened feeders at 25.00 to 28.00. Feeder heifers and calves bring 25.50 to 30.00 in the 930 to 650 lb bracket. Hogs total 4,000 with barrows and gilts listed.

Kansas City

Arden Booth Named to Fill Reynolds Shultz Senate Term

Lawrence Kan Arden Booth owner of KLWN radio was chosen to fill the unexpired term of Reynolds Shultz in the Kansas Senate. On the second ballot Booth prevailed 55 to 48 over Lawrence lawyer Odd Williams after Steve Nelson withdrew and his votes shifted to Booth. Nelson had 21 on the first ballot with Williams 48 and Booth 41.

Lawrence Kan Douglas Jefferson Counties Arden Booth KLWN Reynolds Shultz Senate Booth Odd Williams Kansas House Williams Steve Nelson

Lincoln PTA Theme Peace Christmas Program

Lincoln Elementary School PTA presented a Christmas program themed Peace On Earth by first through fourth graders directed by Paula Keeler. Rev Willard Braker led devotions, and principal Marlin Kimball received a gift from Léo Converse. Refreshments were provided by mothers of fifth and sixth graders.

Lincoln Elementary School PTA Paula Keeler Fredrick R. Ferguson Willard Braker Marlin Kimball Léo"Converse

Legal Notice of Suit in Franklin County Kansas

First published December 15 1970 and last published December 29 1970 notice of suit in district court case 24 936 by Frank Junior Campbell and Avis June Campbell to determine heirs of Frank Campbell deceased and quiet title to North half of Lots 1 and 2 in Northwest quarter Section 7 Township 16 Range 18 excluding land south of Appanoose Creek beginning 30 rods east of a point in the tract description and related parties listed including heirs executors and assigns.

State of Kansas Peter Dodder Er. W. Ingersoll William H. Morse W. H. Scoville William Scovill J. H. Scoville J. H. Scovill Charles L. Scoville Charles L. Scovill Elliot F. Scoville Elliot F. Scovill Willard Frank Campbell District Court Franklin County Frank Junior Campbell Avis June Campbell Appanoose Creek

El Dorado Man Killed in Train Collision

Walter Smith, 34, of El Dorado, died when a Becker and Son transport truck struck a northbound train on a US 169 detour southwest of Welda about 9:30 am Monday. Engineer John H. Coy sounded the whistle. witnesses said Smith stopped at the crossing. Anderson County coroner Dr. T. M. Dougherty declared death at the scene. Third fatality of the year for the county. investigated by Highway Patrol and Anderson County Sheriff's department.

Garnett Walter Smith el Dorado Welda John H. Coy Jerry Fogle Chanute Walter Murdock Lyndon Smith Becker and Son Anderson County Coroneer T. M. Dougherty Highway Patrol Anderson County Sheriff's Department

Quieting Title and Estate Appointment Notices in Kansas

Legal notices detail a quiet title suit for a 157.52 acre tract in Section 6 Township 16 Range 18 and related parcels with a 27 January 1971 pleading deadline. Plaintiffs Frank Junior and Avis Campbell seek decree of absolute title and injunction against all claims. Also announced is the probate notice that Mary Misel Trump was appointed Executrix of the estate of F A Trump on November 25, 1970.

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