Local News Briefs Highlight Holidays and Happenings
Local items report Marine Private Stephen M. Crockett completing two weeks of Camp Pendleton training in patrols and weapons. Notes include Christmas tree sales, a youth workshop at Ottawa First Methodist Church, carrier recruitment in Princeton, Ed New’s return from Kansas University Medical Center, and community notices from the traffic department, Irwin's luminaries, and KOFO holiday program.
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Stephen M. Crockett
Harold Crockett
4Th
Camp Pendleton
Calif
Ottawa First Methodist Church
Kansas
Jerry Harnden
Richmond
Scouts Honor Court of Honor at Troop 74
Wednesday night at Westminster Presbyterian Church a Court of Honor for Boy Scout Troop 74 recognized 65 attendees. Burt and Bill Bowers received tender foot badges while Steve Fleming John Falls Terry Denniston and Eddie Wehrle earned second class pins. Richard Graham gained a Star award Stan Adell earned Life and Terry Denniston received a leatherwork merit badge. All mothers received pins and Pat Wallace earned a two year service pin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Burt
Bill Bowers
Steve Fleming
John Falls
Terry Denniston
Eddie Wehrle
Richard Graham
Stan Adell
Pat Wallace
Santa Claus Origin Tale Endures in Christmas Legend
Claus and the Pigwidgen stage a final con to gain world power. Claus, aided by elf Tweedieknees, lifts the North Pole to reveal a path to everlasting life and toy making for all children. The Pigwidgen loses power as Claus vows to deliver toys yearly on Christmas Eve with the message Merry Christmas to all.
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Claus
the Pigwidgen
Patrick Tweedieknees
Tweedieknees
Sers
Saint Nicholas
Santa Claus
Mrs. Claus
Probate hearing on Fred Martin estate in Franklin County
Notice to all concerned that a petition to adjudicate claims, settle accounts, and determine heirs in the estate of Fred Martin, deceased, has been filed by administrator W C Campbell. Respondents must file written defenses by January 3, 1968, 1 30 p m in Ottawa. First published December 15 1967.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Kansas
Franklin County
Lst
Fred Martin
W. C. Campbell
Carl Martin
Ottawa
James G. Kahler
Edwin R. Crabb
Emmett Taylor Rites Set After Three Day Illness
Emmett Taylor 77 of 510 N Poplar died at 7 15 p m Thursday at Ransom Memorial Hospital after a three day illness He was a Santa Fe engineer retired 1956 Services 2 p m Tuesday at Towner Chapel Rev Lewis Hearne to officiate burial Highland Cemetery He born Aug 20 1890 in Indian Springs Ind son of Thomas and Rebecca Taylor He had lived in Ottawa since 17 married Martha Jane Powell Jan 14 1927 member of North Baptist Church and Lodge No 18 AF and AM One son Emmett Franklin died at 24 a brother Harley Taylor died 10 days ago Surviving are wife one son Clarence Freddie Taylor Sandy Utah and two grandchildren
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Emmett Taylor
N. Poplar
Ransom Memorial’ Hospital
Santa Fe
Towner Chapel
Lewis Hearne
Highland Cemetery
Indian Springs
Ind
Thomas and
Rebecca
Sargent) Taylor
Ottawa
Martha Jane Powell
The
North Baptist Church
Lodge No. 18
A.F
A.M
Emmett Franklin
Harley Taylor
Sheborn
Clarence Freddie Taylor
Sandy
Utah
Patrolmen Foote And Hogue To Resign Soon
Two Ottawa police officers Foote and Hogue will resign effective Jan 1 to join Johnson County Sheriff’s Department. Foote hired Jan 16, 1966, Hogue May 1, 1966. both sought higher pay. One vacancy filled. remaining post open for applicants 21 to 45, male, married preferred, high school graduates.
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Ottawa
Gerald A. Foote
E. Wilson
Herbert M. Hogue
Willow
Eusgene Flaherty
Johnson County
Foote
Hogue
Police Department
Flaherty
Frank W. Barnes
W. 6Th
Interstate Securities
Carolers Cause Porch Damage During Christmas Serenade
CHICAGO AP reports George Howell faced carolers who sang on his porch for fifteen minutes then ripped down the stair railing and fled. Police were notified as the incident drew questions over whether the act was festive or rude.
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Chicago
George Howell
Scrooge
Howell
Blackstone Funeral Services at Ruhamah Baptist Church
Funeral services for Mr. H. Harley Blackstone will be held at Ruhamah Baptist Church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev. Henry Duerksen officiating. Interment will follow at Ruhamah Cemetery.
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Princeton
Ottawa Herald
ED New
Kansas University Medical Center
Kansas City
Kan
Joe’s
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Ottawa Boys’ Club
Irwin's
Adv
Pomona
Elis
Ottawa Bowl
KOFO
Taylor
Towner’s Chapel
Highs Land
Merry Christmas
Pigwidgen
North Pole
Tweedleknees
City
Greger & Wells
City Hall
Dodge
Wichita
Mid West Contractor
Missouri
Gregor and Wells
West Highway 54
James G. Oestreicher, Jr
City of
State of
the Daily Report
New York
Associated Press
Williamsburg
Lyell A. Green
Willamsburg
Paul D. Davis
South Main
Steven L. Fredricks
Ceedar
Leonard E. Shuck
RFD
Fredricks
Main and
Wilson
Larrene M. Corlis
Ash
Nate Rhoades
Corlis
Police News
Ottawa Police Department
Hazel E. Johnson
Kenneth Biddinger
Roy Reed
Ray Reed
Neil Baxter
Glenn Neill
Floyd Gates
Floyd Flager
Kermit Blunk
Lloyd Heidner
James Lindsey
Kenneth Bowman
W. F. Eicheinger
Joe Driver
Jim Driver
Jack Wilson
Henry Jackman
N.V
Coram
Button
Cora May Button
Pomona Methodist Church
Jake Visser
Ted Payn
John C. Love
W. L. Nitecher
Vernon Parks
John Dickey
W. E. Crawford
Brevin Happy
Neal Baxter
Buerial
Woodlawn Cemetery
COFN
Dengel Son Mttunny
Mr. and
Mrs
Joel H. Towner
Frances Hazelrigg
David Miller
David Bunch
J.M. Kilgore
Joe Towner
North Main
Ottawa, Kansas
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