Christmas-Eve Library Closure and Local Notices
City library to stay closed Saturday and reopen Monday December 28. Christmas party free cake and coffee scheduled December 24 at 5 p m at Chris Conoco. Police report: approximately 75 dollars stolen from Texaco station at Keokuk and Main between 8 p m Monday and 7 a m yesterday by breaking a south window pane. Christmas Day meals advertised at Mom & Blackies Cafe and Turkey and ham dinners. George Charles Gelse Jr., 33, cited for failure to yield right of way after collision at 4th and Cedar. Don ald Eugene Welton involved. Major damages to both cars. no citation for the other party. Dorothy Jane Lehman filed for divorce from Donald Lehman. Lions Trees advertised 50 percent off. Collision in 600 block of North Cherry with major damages. Kenneth Alvin Dodds driver of other car. no citation. Geraldine Hearn filed for divorce from John Hearn. World Book Encyclopedia advertised at 1960 price. Postmaster reports all Christmas parcels will be delivered by Christmas Eve. late arrivals will be delivered to ensure delivery before holidays. 1st Birthday Party Free Cake and Coffee noted for Dec 24 at 5 p m. Rotary Club speaker E E Caylor on Christmas. Lions Trees advertised at 59 percent off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Charles Gelse Jr
Mulberry
4Th and Cedar
Donald Eugene Welton
Harlan McFadden
N. Sycamore
North Cherry
Kenneth Alvin Dodds
N. Cherry
Hospital Notes Admits and Dismissals List
Hospital notes record admissions for Clyde Shade Emil Ludolph Higinio Es cobar and Gary Dale Johnston among others and dismissals including Earl Williams Mrs Edwin Brownlee Mrs Earl Comstock and baby son Melvern and Quenomo. entries cite several addresses and names with today noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Williams
Kansas City
Edwin Brownlee
Lane
Earl Comstock
Melvern
Gary Dale Johnston
Baldwin
Stanley Lloyd
Quenemo
Charles Burlingham
Willow
Elmer Randall
Hamblin
David Allen Espinosa
S. Main
Investigate Kansas Rates Prompt ICC Inquiry
The Interstate Commerce Commission opened an inquiry into Kansas railroad freight rates after railroads protested that the Kansas Corporation Commission exempted many heavy commodities from intrastate increases to align with interstate rises. 1957 saw a 12 percent general increase and 1958 increases of 2 to 5 percent, with exemptions including sand, gravel, building materials, limestone, coal, and petroleum products costing railroads over a million dollars yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Unterstate Commerce Commission Today
Kansas
Kansas Corporation Commission
ICC
Kansas Commission
Court Won't Cite Papers Over Suppressed Suit
Detroit district court declined to cite Detroit News Detroit Times and Detroit Free Press for contempt after they published details of a suppressed civil suit. Chief Judge Theodore Levin and three other judges stated the suppression rule does not bar information obtained from other sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
U. S. District Court
Theodore Levin
Detroit News
Detroit Times
Detroit Free Press
News
Marriage Licenses for Spiller And Andsraon in Ottawa
David Frederick Spiller aged 20 of Melrta Park I and Meredith Ann Andsraon aged 1 of Ottawa obtain marriage licenses. Kenneth W. Pohl 95 and Neomi Ruth Watts 22, both of Ottawa, also receive marriage licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Frederick Spiller
Melrta Park
Meredith Ann Andsraon
Ottawa
Kenneth W. Pohl
Neomi Ruth[Watts
Two Ottawans Are Fined For Speeding
Richard Heist Bechtle a 21 year old of 633 South Ash and Jon Roger Hamilton a 17 year old of 1850 South Mulberry were given suspended sentences in County Court for speeding and reckless driving after being cited by the highway patrol shortly after 11 p.m. on December 21. Bechtle was charged with driving 110 miles per hour at night and received 109 dollars in fines and a 30 day suspended jail term while Hamilton driving 100 miles per hour at night drew a 5 day suspended jail. Their drag race on US 59 about a mile and a half north of Ottawa led to Bechtle losing control and crashing into a ditch on Pleasant Grove hill and Hamilton’s car being identified by its license plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Heist Bechtle
S. Ash
Jon Roger Hamilton
S. Mulberry
Bechtle
Highway Patrol
Hamilton
Ottawa
Douglas County
Pramiiton
Lawrence
Pleasant Grove Hill
Funeral services for Charles Cade held at Sacred Heart
Charles Cade died December 18 and funeral services were held December 21 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Family and Lions club members attended a dinner afterward at Sacred Heart School with Rev. Charles M. Brink presiding. Pallbearers included Homer J. Henning Grover Knight Ralph Weinheim John Kramer Fred Gardner Arnold Hart Henry Geiler and Gordon Barnes. Burial followed in Woodlawn Cemetery Pomona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Cade
Charles
Lions Club
William Cade
Heart Catholic Church
Rawlie Smith
Charles M. Brink
Wilbur Purvis
Sacred Heart School
John Graceys
Sane
M. Benedicta
O.S.B
Television Dangers Warned By Lancet
London AP report says The Lancet cautions that excessive TV watching can trigger ailments from TV neck and TV thrombosis to TV fits and heart issues. Prolonged sitting and cramped posture may worsen conditions. regular breaks and brisk walks are advised to reduce risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Lancet
Wellsville News Tells Of His Life In Hawaii
Pfe and Mrs. Thomas Bossi recently visited Mrs. Bernice Shoemaker and others. Bossi, on a 45 day leave from Schofield Barracks Oahu with the 25th Artillery, plans Kansas City then Arkansas City to visit family. He praises Hawaii's climate and notes crops and scenery. Also covered are social visits, local memorials, and Christmas activities at New Hope Baptist Church with gifts to Osawatomie State Hospital and community programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oahu
Hawaii
Kuai
Garden Isle
Emil Kirchhoff
Percy van Horn
New Hope Baptist Church
Osawatomie
Baker Receives Texaco Grant To Support Education
Baker University has been selected to receive an unrestricted Texaco Inc. grant for 1959 60. The $1,300 grant aims to strengthen academic salaries and enrich services. Texaco joins 200 plus colleges in its education support program. A concurrent $500 grant from Great Lakes Pipeline Co. will be used for similar purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin — Baker University
United States
Texaco Inc
W. J. Scarborough
Baker University
Texaco
Scarborough
Great Lakes Pipeline Co
Kansas City
R. H. Learmonth
Deaths of William E. Nelson and Phebe Barnhisel
William E. Nelson, 76, of 724 S Locust, died at home at 6 15 am after a long illness. He served in the U S Navy and leaves a widow four daughters a son and seven grandchildren. Phebe A Barnhisel, 80, Wellsville resident and Cedar House patient, died early today. Surviving include two sons a daughter and siblings, with services to be held in Wellsville Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Brennen
Polo, MM
Polo
Ill
Brennen
Wynona Mallory
Wellsville
Bob
West Point
William E. Nelson
S. Locust
Ottawa
Burlington
Quenemo
Charles I
Mary (Plowman) Nelson
Bessie Arlene Harris
Olathe
Lebo Masonic Lodge
U. S. Navy
Wilma A. Thompson
Beaufort
D. C
Helen L. Spiers
Gainesville
Tex
Ethel F. Moore
Esther J. Gunn
Topeka
William E. Nelson Jr
Phebe A. Barnhisel
Cedar House Nursing Home
Lyndon
Winfield Scott Barnhisel
John
Robert
Mary Kruez‘burg
Hiawatha
Fred Nicolay
Butler
Harold Nicolay
Artthur
California
Olive Gibson
Wichita
Coughlin Chapel
Wellsville Cemetery
Leisure Nour Christmas party hosted by Hobsons family
Mr and Mrs Francis Hobson from California visited his mother Lula Hobson during leave. Hosts Herb McClure and George Atchison organized a pre Christmas gathering with gift exchange and film viewing. Local shoppers list prices for produce and livestock at Kansas City markets follow the notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Hobson
California
Lula Hobson
Herb McClure
George Atchison
Nour
Emma Embry
Chet
Nathan
Ceeseesieceesaesecraes
Dollar and Sense Farming 3 Change the Engine Oil
Winter engine care warns against frequent cold starts that trap gas and water in oil. Warm up before work to prevent sludge. For hen lice, use lindane roast paint and malathion dust to control pests and support egg production.
Hales in Chanute to Help Wayne Celebrate Birthday
Hales arrive in Chanute to honor Wayne’s birthday event. Local celebrations center on Wayne with family and friends gathering for the milestone.
Two Vehicles in Crash on Rock Creek Bridge
A 2:30 p m collision on the Rock Creek bridge south of Ottawa on US 59 injured two Osawatomie residents. Lester E Young 3 drove a northbound station wagon colliding with Betty Jean Stevens 37 in a pickup. The bridge also sustained damage when a truck trailer driven by George Earl Williams 39 of Kansas City Mo struck it earlier yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osawatomie
Rock Creek
Highway Patrol
Lester E. Young
Betty Jean Stevens
Ottawa
US 59
George Earl Williams
Kansas City
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City Library
Chris
Conoco
Keokuk and
Main
Mom & Blackies
Ellis
Donald
Lehman
Dorothy Jane Lehman
Sunrise Dairy
Adv
Geraldine Hearn
John Hearn
M. L. Merrick
70Th St
Missouri
T. J. Cummings
Chris Conoco
E- E. Caylor
Rotary Club
Rolla Thomas
Calistoga
Canf
Hugh Bryan
Huston Pullford
Bob Powner
Carl Carlson
Mandan
N. D
Lawrence Lundstedt
Clyde Shade
RFD
Emil Ludolph
Westphalia
Higinio Escobar
King
Willis Canter
EELS
Philadelphia
Schuylkill Expressway
Richmond News
Lions
Mabel Chandler
British Medical Journal
Wellsville News
Cory Barnett
Bailey’s Cafe
Clarence Coffman
Frank Rice
William Farney and
Kem
Myrtle Collins
Walter Scott
Dot Harrison
Jennie Porter
Belle Rand
Inez Larrick
Jennie Lytle
Fernleaf Barnett
Coffman
Lou Cavett
Everett Vickers
F and John
Portland
Arey
Gene DeTar
Joe DeTar
Leavenworth
Edna DeTar
CWO
Kenneth F. Boone
Gerrald Street
Sumter
S. C
Boone
New York
South Carolina
Shaw Afb
Esther Todd
American Legion Auxiliary
Charles Thorn
A. D. Hill
Wesly Hill
Henry Schmied
Peka
Kenneth Cordle
Darrell
RFD 2
Claron Cordle
George Cordle
Earl Kohler
M. McWilson
Eldon Finch
Roy Miller
Raymond Carpenter
Dale VanHorn
Baker
KC Livestock
APY
Ugh
Peoples National
Dolllar
the Peoples National Bank OF Ottawa
Stanley
John G. Kaiser
Masonic
the Savings and Loan
Associations of
Ottawa Savings and Loan Ass'n
Anchor Savings and Loan Ass'n
Ferne and
Bruce
Towner’s Reern Ie
Aid
Melottawa
Pceefer
Acr ' Doane Agricultural Service
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