Local briefs note service, legal, and community with varied items
Marine PFC Jimmie Tolson completed four weeks of combat training at Camp Pendleton. Willard Rodgers pleads guilty to speeding in a 30 mph zone. fined $20. Arthur Blackburn on 16 day Coast Guard leave from Groton. Mrs. Pearl Bristow returns home after hospital observation. Eagles Lodge Christmas party serves over 200. candy for children. Local notices urge readers to contact carriers about missed Herald. Evan Plersol undergoes major surgery in Kansas City. Frank Dietrich admitted to Anderson County Hospital for treatment. Kansas City Power & Light pays $21,425.58 property tax to Franklin County. total taxes for 1957 across Kansas and Missouri counties reported. Richmond Fair Association to meet Dec 26. Velma McGaugh to become Douglas County Home Economics agent Jan 6. Robert R. Stith and family welcome a son Robert Richard Jr. John S. Sellers on 16-day Christmas leave from Norfolk aboard U S S English.
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Franklin County
Kansas City Power & Light Co
Kansas
Missouri
Little Girl Loses Her Other Foot
Rosella Auxier, 15, who had both feet amputated after being found unconscious in an abandoned Prestonburg store, improved at Children's Hospital in Louisville. She lost her right foot Saturday four days after doctors removed the left foot. her mother Mrs. Sarah Auxier has stayed by her side since the incident on December 13.
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Louisville
Rosella Auxier
Children’s Hospital
Sarah Auxier
Prestonburg
Rosella
Charged After Wreck Here
Darwin Dale Barnhisel 18 of 206 Blackhawk was cited for following too close after a rear end collision at 10 10 p m on South Main at 8th. Jack F Allen 21 of 720 8 Poplar stopped with indicators on for a left turn. Damages listed as minor. Barnhisel and Pamela Weidner passenger were treated for cuts and bruises at Ransom Memorial Hospital and Barnhisel faces Judge Winton A Winter in Police Court tomorrow.
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Darwin Dale Barnhisel
Blackhawk
South Main
Jack F. Allen
Poplar
Barnhisel
Pamela Weidner
S. Willow
El Dorado Oil Man Buys Urschel Ranch
El Dorado operator Frank W. Strait has purchased about 2,400 acres in Urschel ranch near Florence in Marion County. The Urschel family held the land for 40 years and it played a major role in county agricultural and oil development. No wells are currently producing, though the tract sits south of a developing oil trend. sale price not recorded.
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EL Dorado
Frank W. Strait
Florence
Urschel
Marion County
Florence Pool
Doubt Sanity of Edward Gein
In Wisconsin Rapids Judge Herbert A. Bunde said Edward Gein is not competent to stand trial after reports from Central State Hospital for the Criminal Insane. Gein, a Plainfield recluse, admitted killing and butchering two women and looting graves of a dozen more. He will have a formal sanity hearing set later and remain at the hospital beyond the initial 30 days.
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Wisconsin Rapids
Wis
Herbert A. Bunde
Central State Hospital For
Edward Gein
Plainfield
Bunde
Gein
Navy
Topeka Man Arrested After Arm Cut Incident
Thomas McCallon of Topeka was arrested on a charge of being drunk after a Saturday incident at 134 percent South Main. He posted a $25 bond for appearance. McCallon was treated at Ransom Memorial Hospital for a bad arm cut. Police believe he cut his arm on broken glass from a door at the location.
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Thomas McCallon
Topeka
S. Main
McCallon
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Eugene Flaherty
Deaths Mrs Martin Bowman and Mrs Ida Whiteford
Mrs Martin Bowman 43 Richmond died early today in St Josephs Hospital Wichita after years of illness. Former Minchie Jotkman. Surviving widower two adopted children Arlene and Norman a sister Mrs August Lickteig Garnett and two brothers Henry Jockman Pomona and Arthur Jockman Garnett. Funeral Thursday at St Boniface Catholic Church Scipio burial in St Boniface Cemetery. Mrs Ida Whiteford mother of Carroll Whiteford of Ottawa area died last night in Ft Scott aged 87 or 88. Surviving daughter Alma Whiteford Ft Scott two sons Claude Harris and Warren Garnett and many grandchildren. Services Thursday 2 p m at Earls Memorial Home National Avenue Ft Scott.
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Martin Bowman
Richmond
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Wichita
Minchie Jotkman
Arlene
Norman
August Lickteig
Garnett
Henry Jockman
Pomona
Arthur Jockman
St. Boniface Catholic Church
Scipio
St. Boniface Cemetery
Ida Whiteford
Carroll Whiteford
Ottawa
Ft. Scott
Harris and
Alma Whiteford
Claude
Harris
Warren
Earl’s Memorial Home
National, Avenue, Ft. Scott
Wreck Ties Up Santa Fe Line Near Oakley
A Santa Fe streamliner struck a stalled car at an Oakley crossing causing ten cars to derail. Fifteen of 121 passengers were shaken. no serious injuries. Service restoration across a 1000 foot damaged section expected within 24 hours as most travelers continued on a replacement train.
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Oakley
Calif
Santa Fe
San Franciso
San Francisco
Bakersfield
California
Jail Matron Stops Oklahoma County Jail Break
Oklahoma City matron Agnes Mabes halted a five-man escape bid at Oklahoma County Jail. Prisoners overpowered guards, seized two guns, and moved through floors before riot squads recovered them within 45 minutes. The group included George Jernigan, Burl Stotts, Luther Bringingood, David Leclair, and Bob Lewis. Mabes, 51, wife of a retired officer and a grandmother, kept calm and called for help.
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Oklahoma City
Agnes Mabes
Oklahoma County
Bob Turner
George Jernigan
Maude and
Harrah
Okla
Turner
Othr
Burl Stotts
Luther Bringingood
David Leclair
Bob Lewis
Mabel
Body Of Union Official Found In Lake St Clair
Ralph Winstead 64, longtime United Auto Workers investigator and key witness in a 44 million dollar suit, was found dead in Lake St Clair. Coroner says accidental drowning with no other injuries. He vanished from his home December 15 while walking on the ice and was to testify the next day. Police say no further investigation planned.
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ST. Clair Shores
Mich
Ralph Winstead
United Auto Workers
Lake St. Clair
Winstead
Union
Detroit
Richard Olson
Pontiac
Macomb County
Raymond C. Markle
Jury Selected In Murphy Appeal Case
A jury was selected this morning and began hearing testimony in the appeal of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence L. Murphy from an award for land taken for the relocation of US50. Jurors named include Kenneth Hansacker Fred Lemon Edgar Swank Frances Foster Alfred Nilges Earl Allen Deck Jones A R Machlin Lola Edgerton Earl Hamilton Rose Campbell and Henry L Dehn.
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Lawrence L. Murphy
Kenneth Hunsacker
Fred Lemon
Edgar Swank
Frances Foster
Alfred Nilges
Earl Allen
Deck Jones
A. R. Machlin
Lola Edgerton
Earl Hamilton
Rose Campbell
Henry L. Dehn
Youths Return Stolen Lights Funds After Prank
El Dorado reports teens returned 23 dollars raised from a youth center dance to the chamber of commerce to replace about 700 light bulbs missing from the business district. Officials note both youths and adults may share responsibility and praise the gesture as restoring faith in youth.
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EL Dorado
Chamber of Commerce
Meryl Fairchild
Chamber Decorations Committee
Christmas Gifts Pour Into Ledbetter Home in Nashville
A photo of 3 year old Charles Ledbetter at his nearly empty Tennessee home drew gifts of clothing food and toys from Amer can donors after the Associated Press wirephoto circulated the image. Charles father is in prison and the two room house could not shelter the gifts or the family. The Tennessean photographer Eldred Reaney captured the scene and the lead story sparked widespread generosity as telegrams and visits flooded the Ledbetter home.
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Nashville
Tenn
Lonnie Ledbetter
Ledbetter
Charles
Associated Press
Little Charles
Eldred Reaney
Little
Mrs. Ledbetter
Cab Drivers Hit Jackpots in Miami Jewel and Cash Find
Miami cab drivers sparked by a dispatcher alert found valuables and cash in back seats. Bill McGuire located jewels and returned them to I. Florin of Miami Beach, while Melvin Saltzman recovered a briefcase with 365 dollars and 1000 traveler's checks and handed it to George Cardozo. Both drivers received cash rewards.
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Miami
Fla
Bill McGuire
I. Florin
Miami Beach
Melvin Saltzman
Saltzman
Chelsea
Mass
George Cardozo
Tremor Felt in Santiago No Damage Reported
A brief strong earthquake shook Santiago Chile today with no damage or casualties reported. No injuries or structural harm were confirmed by authorities. Local residents felt a noticeable tremor but there is no ongoing threat.
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Santiago
Chilean
County Schools Receive Less Franklin County Funds Than Expected
Franklin County schools receive 59,970.30 for the first half of the school year, down from 91,453.16 last year. Ottawa schools get 24,120.78 versus 35,152.70 previously. State official cites insufficient funds to pay half of elementary finance entitlements. If the cut stands districts may need to raise taxes to support schools next year.
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Franklin County
Jay Scott
Adel Throckmorton
Ottawa
Scott
Throckmorton
Hospital Notes Admits and Discharges Across Town
Admitted Dayton Maule Wellsville Saturday and listed several names including Mrs. Wesley Graffham from Taylor Sandy Oregon and Thomas McCallon Topeka. Births recorded for Gerald Chapman and wife with a daughter. Discharges include Richard G. Binns Joseph Hillebert and many with newborns at diverse addresses around Gard ner Lyn don Quenemo Overbrook Williamsburg and Topeka with multiple babies noted.
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Dayton Maule
Wellsville
Wesley Graffham
Gerald Chapman
N. Cedar
Richard G. Binns
Rantoul
Joseph Hillebert
Dale Lighthill
Gardner
Clyde Criqui
S. Main
Wilbur Paul
Lyndon
Milan Knight
Quenemo
Roland H. Kelley
W. 2Nd
Mamie Boyle
S. Elm
Walter Hutchison
Robert Beeler
Beech
iThomas McCallon
Topeka
Taylor
William G. Ward
Tonganoxie Man Arrested Here For DUI And Hit And Run
Vesper Blanchette, 39, of Tonganoxie, was arrested Saturday by undersheriff Willard Lister on charges of drunk driving and leaving the scene of an accident. He stood mute in County Court and entered a not guilty plea with trial set for January 16 at 11 a.m. Bond was set at $500 and he remained jailed until posted.
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Vesper Blanchette
Tonganoxle
Willard Lister
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Marine Corps Base
Camp Pendelton
Willard W. Rodgers
S. Oak
Pelice Court
Stho 15Th
Winton A. Winter
Jay Ellis
Arthur Blackburn
Coast Guard
Ernest Blackburn
Arthur D. Blackburn
Pearl Bristow
S. Cedar
St. Joseph's Hospital
Kansas City
Eagles Lodge
Aerie
Evan Plersol
Williamsburg
St. Luke’s Hospital
Frank Dietrich
Anderson County Hospital
Richmond Fair Association
Methodist Church
Velma McGaugh
Pakistan
Mary Dean Holle
Douglas County
Lawrence
Robert R. Stith
Ferguson, Mo
Robert Richard Jr
E. G. Stith
Willow
John S. Sellers
N. A. Sellers
S. Mulberry
Norfolk
U.S.S
Dengel
Louis H. Dengel
Ottawa University
Dave Hale
Denver
Cole
Marcia
Clausie Smith
el Dorado Oil
Urschel Ranch
Holiday
Weidmann
Tire & Battery Service
Balks
Murphy
Photo
Chile
Radio & TV Service
Warren Black
the American Legion
Ottawa, Kansas
J. R. Henning
Dean Berlin
Porter Spears
Agency
Tom Porter
George Spears
Edmiston
Wassmer's
John N. Wassmer
Larry D. Wassmer
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