Side Swipes sparked by parakeet tale and local notices
Ottawa resident Mrs. Ma bel Simmons enjoyed a Mighty in The Herald as Ada Kansas parakeet Perky and a Mouse mishap drew interest. Local notes report Thrift Shop closing December 23 to 30, carolers at Ran som Memorial Hospital, and police records noting three .22 caliber pistols reported stolen from Budge’s Hardware.
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Ottawa
Mabel Simmons
N. Oak
Herald
Ada
Kas
Perky
Budge’s
Peoria church hosts Christmas program and hospital news
The Peoria church Christmas program is set for Dec 23 at 7 30 pm. Obituary notes report Jack Fetter of Miami Fla died, formerly Ottawa residents the Fetters. Guests at the Deans included relatives from Colorado and Ottawa. Peoria School planned a Christmas program tonight and local families attended a reunion dinner in Ottawa with multiple relatives from Rantoul Overland Park and beyond. A light hearted note recalls Ira Dean aided by neighbors with a power saw. A Peoria Church business meeting elected new officers under Rev Paul Weiniert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Dean
Peoria
Fred Detwiler
Jack Fetter
Miami
Fla
Lester Fetters
Ottawa
Adell Dean
Mike Lovelland
Clara Rodgers
Bob Altic
Vera Rodgers
Donad Rodgers
Rantoul
Dwight Rodgers
Overland Park
Isman
Cliff
Cecil Detwiler
Kermit Blunk
Peoria Church
Paul Weiniert
Pomona Native Van Horn Joins Iowa State Dairy Program
Harold H. Van Horn Jr., a Pomona native, becomes assistant professor in animal husbandry at Iowa State University. He will work as extension dairyman focusing on feeding and management, after serving with dairy extension staff in 1960 61. He earned a PhD track in dairy nutrition and has multiple fellowships and honors. He and wife Cleta M. Wolf live at Route 1 Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold H. van Horn Jr
Pomona
Towa State University
van Horn
Iowa State
Iowa State Research Foundation
Kansas State University
Kansas State
Agriculture Association
Borden
Ralstonink
Alpha Zeta
Gamma Sigma Delta
Phi Kappa Phi
Sigma Xi
American Dairy Science Association
Cleta M. Wolf
Route 1
Ames
Tax Collections Up In County
Almeda Sinclair county treasurer reported that 1961 personal property taxes collected by 4 p.m. yesterday totaled 1 839 376.11, about 54 percent of the 2 481 517.58 tax abstract. Last year at the same point 1 187 a 36 percent of the abstract had been collected and those failing the first half by the deadline are liable for the full amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almeda Sinclair
Ottawa pair to wed. Wellsville couple also listed
Marriage licenses issued for James Alfred Iivan 21 and Linda Lea Mathias 21 of Ottawa. Also listed are Ralph W. Batdorf and Josephine E. Bivins both 1 of Wellsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Alfred Iivan
Linda Lea Mathias
Ottawa
Ralph W. Batdorf
Josephine E. Bivins
Legal
Wellsville
Commies Refuse To Register
Washington AP Justice Department officials faced a case against the U S Communist party about 10 000 persons by FBI estimate as the midnight deadline passed no member registered as an agent of a foreign power under the Internal Security Act. The department planned to study the situation before action against individuals. Some may have mailed forms before the deadline but officials expect no filings. If convicted each member could be fined ten thousand dollars and five years in prison per day of violation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Justice Department
U.S. Communist Party
FBI
Soviet Union
Department
Paintings on Santa Fe Trail to grace Baker University display
Baker University receives four original paintings by Grace Bilger depicting the origin and development of the Santa Fe Trail. The works memorialize the Old Castle building as Baker’s pioneer college and include trail ruts and a Black Jack battlefield marker.
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Baker University
W. J. Scarborough
Grace Bilger
Olathe
Old Castle
Baldwin
Pioneer College
Bil
Black Jack
Richmond Lions Yule Party Draws 124 Attendees
A crowd of 124 attended the Lions annual turkey dinner and Christmas party in the school lunchroom Monday evening. David Smith screened films and Santa Claus distributed treats for the children. Also noted were visitors Mr. and Mrs. George Croyle from Whittier California spending Christmas week with relatives, and Jack L. Ferguson of Fresno son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Anderson who has passed the California state bar exam and works as a right of way agent. Ferguson studied at La Salle Correspondence School and has a criminology major. He previously served on the Napa County board of education and was active in Republican circles. he is a former Marine Memorial Association member. Walter New, son of Howard New, returned home from St. Margaret's Hospital after treatment for accidental gunshot wounds. Community groups held events including a Busy Bee Club basket dinner, a St. Therese parish Christmas party, and Scissors Club members assisting the Leonard family after a fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Keagy
Tulsa
Okla
I. R. Keagy
Kansas City
Keagys
R. D., Keagy
Sacramento
Calif
California
California Bar Association
Berkeley School of Law
Lions
David Smith
Santa Claus
George Croyle
Whittier
Jack L. Ferguson
Fresno
Carl Anderson
la Salle Correspondence School
Chicago
Marines Memorial Association
Ferguson
Napa County
Walter
Howard New
St. Margaret's Hospital
Kansas City Livestock Prices Report Snapshot
AP market tally from KC shows hogs 2 00, barrows and gilts steady to 26 higher, sows steady. Barrows and gilts 190-240 lb at 17.25-17.50, 250-400 lb sows at 13.75-15.00. Sheep at 250, lambs 18.50-16.80, ewes 3.00-5.50. Cattle 2,300 head. steers good to low choice 24.50, utility cows 14.50-14.75, good and choice dealers 27.00-33.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Big Doings At School Ot tawa Junior High Tomorrow Event
Principal C Dean Rouse announces Ottawa Junior High hosts a dress-up day an open assembly and a pre holiday party The 40 minute Christmas music narrated The Christmas Story begins at 10 15 a m The party runs 3 00 to 5 00 p m with dancing refreshments and a program
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa Junior High School
C. Dean Rouse
Found money turned back to Cleveland teens after prompt report
Cleveland police returned a $100 bill found by 13 year olds Saray Tahsler and Terry Northrup after no claimant appeared. Police chief Robert E. Kelley said found money is held briefly before returning, noting the Christmas timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, Ohio
Sarah Tahsler
Terry Northrup
Saray
Terry
Robert E. Kelley
Church Plans 3 Day Revival at Nazarene Church
The Church of the Nazarene will hold a three day revival to close the 1961 season from December 29 to 31. Rev Ralph Edwards announces services led by Calvin Jantz and wife with daughter Carolyn of Independence. The Jantzes are a singing and music trio performing piano accordion vibraharp twin cornets and organ.
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Church of the Nazarene
Ralph Edwards
Calvin Jantz
Carolyn
Independence
Jantz
Edwards
Hold Two In Disastrous Circus Fire
In INTEROI Brazil AP report two men were held over the deadly circus blaze that killed about 300 last Sunday. Police say Alves confessed to starting the fire to avenge a job rejection, while another detainee denied involvement. The blaze raced through a nylon tent trapping many spectators, including children. Alves was moved to a military barracks amid angry crowds but no charges have been filed.
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Interoi
Brazil
Gouveia de Abreu
Alves
Niteroi
Fatal Turnpike Crash Kills Ft Riley Soldier
AP report from TOPEKA states a car truck collision four miles east of the Kansas Turnpike killed Pvt. Ronald A. Youngblood 21 of Chicago and injured Spec. 4 John Morser 19 of Park Ridge while both were on leave from Company D 28th Infantry. The truck driver sustained no serious injuries.
Grandchildren Visit Truman Family in Independence
Mrs. Clifton C. Daniel and her two young sons arrived in Independence to spend holidays with former President Harry S. Truman and his wife. Daniel, formerly Margaret Truman, travels from New York by plane expected Friday.
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Independence, Mo
Clifton C. Daniel
Harry &. Truman
Daniel
Margaret Truman
New York
Truman
Pope Sends Comforting Blessing to Kennedy
Vatican reports Pope John XXIII sent a comforting blessing to Joseph P. Kennedy. The message was conveyed from Vatican City citing official Vatican sources. The brief note emphasizes pastoral support during Kennedy’s current circumstances.
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Pope
Kennedy
Vatican City
John XXIII
Joseph P. Kennedy
Vatican
Hospital Notes Admissions and births in Richmond area
Hospital notes list admissions for Mrs. Robert Engtes Mrs. Kenneth Hollon and others with addresses in Richmond plus Penny Lynn Denniston. Birth announced for Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Tedrow a son 7 pounds. Dismissals include Mrs. Joe Claypool and baby son RFD Richmond and others at 718 W 10th Lyndon and 402 5. Poplar with dates noted Wednesday Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Engtes
Cottonwood
Kenneth Hollon
Donald Barnes
N. Oak
Warren Whitmer
Richmond
Penny Lynn Denniston
N. Cherry
Ralph Tedrow
N. Poplar
Joe Claypool
RFD
Margaret Oren
Anita Claus
Lyndon
Ray Evang
Nicki Prentice
Notice of Hearing on Final Settlement in Estate Case
Probate Court of Franklin County Kansas hears petition by Robert S Hill administrator of the Maye Halloren estate for final settlement, approval of accounts and attorneys fees, and determining heirs. Interested parties must file defenses by January 1982 10:00 a.m. in Ottawa court. Attorneys for petitioner: Anderson & Byrd.
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Kansas
Franklin County
Said
Maye Halloren
Naid Court
Robert
Hill
Meye Halloren
Ottawa
Robert 8. Milk
Local Auction and Livestock Sales Listings
Community sales and livestock auctions held weekly in Kansas towns such as Overbrook Ottawa and Waverly with organizers including Printy Son Ben Printy Jake Ralston and Franklin County Sale Co. listings note dates locations and contact numbers across Garnett Pomona Osage City and Emporia areas. Multiple venues operate weekly sales with telephones provided for inquiries and directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Arnold Overbrook
Kansas
Emporia Livestock Sele Co
Emporia
Franklin County Sale Co
Wilson & Locust
Ottawa
Osage City
Emporia Livestock Sale Co
Franklin County Sale
Wilson and Locust
Myers Bros
Centropolis
Claude
Howard
Franklin County
Locust & Wilson
Kas
Waverly
Waverly Livestock Sale
Brown
Waverlydale
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Murphy’s Turkey Farm
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Garfield Cub Scouts
Ellis
Willis Garden Center
Snyder Pharmacy
S. Main
Douglas Bros. Adv
Charles E. Ebeck
Police Today
Madison
Antone Produce
Adv
Criminal Court
Richard M. Salb
Indianapolis
Guanda Elizabeth Praus Brock
Salb
Harold H. van Horn
Rake
Jimmy W. Rake
Hope Cemetery
Towner
Ld Ek
Ted
Baker
Ger
Methodist Pioneers of
John Baldwin
Richmond News
Lions’ Yule
Busy Bee Club
Central Community Center
St. Therese
Father Gilbert
Scissors Club
Leonard
Enone
Jack Coffman
Coffman
Hutchinson
Sue Fowler
Doris Ging
Cotwner
HST
Deyallevy
The
Yours
Alfred J. Yost
Robert L. Roberts
Limb Funeral Home
Qijawa
Iepe
Blanche Lamb
Legals
Anderson & Byrd Attorneys
Ine
Williamsburg
Monroe Court Office
James Norman
Leon W. and
Larry L. Spore
Harold Stewart
Charles Beatty
Harold
Charles
Lyndon, Kansas
Printy and Son
Ben Printy
Jake Ralston
Princeton
Furniture
Miso
Garnett
Jack Nelson
Overbrook Livestock Base
Overbrook
Gordon James
Main
Wilson
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