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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1963
Page
5
Police report shows Lyle E Beers cited Saturday for driving 40 mph in a 30 mph zone with a $10 bond posted. A wall clock was taken from the automatic laundry on the 1600 block of S Main overnight Dec 21. A slipping belt at 520 E 5th caused smoke but no fire or damage.
AP report from Kansas City shows hogs at 5 000 head with barrows and gilts 1.3 190 240 pounds quoted 14.75 to 15.35, and 250 to 270 pounds 14.25 to 14.75, 270 to 310 pounds 13.50 to 14.50, sows 275 to 400 pounds 12.00 to 12.75. Sheep steady with lambs 18.00 to 19.00 and ewes 4.50 to 5.50. feeders 14.00 to 15.50. Cattle and calves total 9 000 and 200 respectively, steady to 50 lower. Slaughter steers 21.50 to 22.25, good to choice. heifers 21.25, 19.50 to 20.00. cows 12.75 to 13.50. calves 18.00 to 19.00. feeder steers 19.50 to 21.50.
Kansas City market update shows wholesale and consumer egg prices by size and grade, with large eggs around 36 to 39 cents, medium around 27 to 30, small near 20, and large B about 29 cents. Poultry rates list heavy hens five pounds up at 12 cents, light hens at 8, ducks over five pounds at 15, and Missouri Arkansas live fryers at about 11 cents with delivery varying. Butter grades A priced at 67 cents per pound, quartered at 68 cents.
Missouri temperatures will run 4 to 8 degrees below normal in the northwest and 6 to 12 below elsewhere from Tuesday through Saturday with highs in the upper 30s north and mid 40s south and lows in the low 20s north to low 30s south. Kansas will see 4 to 8 degrees above normal northwest to 4 to 8 below southeast with highs in the low to mid 40s and lows in the teens to low 20s. No precipitation is expected during the period.
Fragmentary OCR lists individuals linked to Topeka including C Pinkerton Grace nkerton Roland Harris Vir Mary Hanson Matney Mittewell and others, with incomplete spellings and unclear roles in an unspecified docket or filing.
Charles W. Mavity died at home Sunday night at 10 oclock. He was a World War I veteran and former Nauman lumber yard employee who moved to Ottawa in 1938. Services are Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Towner Chapel with Rev. Ned M. Roberts officiating and burial in Highland Cemetery. Flowers or Heart Association contributions suggested. He was born August 20, 1895 in Fairfax Missouri and married Elizabeth Mary Nauman October 12, 1920 at St Joseph Missouri. Surviving: wife, two sons Charles W. Jr and Gene W of Ottawa, one sister, two brothers and five grandchildren.
Bali suffered destructive floods after heavy rains. Antara reports about 1,600 people evacuated from their homes as the island faced rising water and damage. Local authorities mobilized rescue and relief efforts to assist affected communities.
Ex convict William Sparks, 39, now pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Manhattan, had probation barred contact with criminals but its end allowed him to work with ex-convicts. Sparks, who served eight months of a 23 month sentence for swindling $75,000, credits prison as a turning point and now aims to aid others reentering society. He studied at Temple University and Pratt until a detour into ministry led him to preach at Christ Presbyterian.
The Weather Bureau forecast a shift to milder, dry air across western plains bringing days of warming in Kansas. No arctic air is expected to invade soon with highs in the 30s and 20s across the state. Topeka’s record lows are tied at seven instances this month. Abilene reports lows to 16 above, and Goodland tops 28 as snow from the weekend leaves 5 to 6 inches in the southwest. Snow moisture ranges from 1/4 to 1 inch, aiding topsoil as the thaw begins.
Two minor accidents were reported to police on Sunday. Linda L. Rumford of Ottawa collided at N Main and Powhattan with Myron Burdon in a 1955 Chevrolet pickup. Ford damage estimated at $20, no pickup damage estimate. In a second crash Carolyn Brittingham of 1037 S Locust hit a parked 1959 Opel in the 1100 block of S Cedar. Opel owner Rudy O Terrill. No damage estimate available.
Gov. Scranton is drawn into Harrisburg politics as Kennedy’s death shifts Republican outlook toward 1964. The Yale-educated leader, described as calm and ladleful, faces scrutiny after a high profile White House exposure with Eisenhower. He emphasizes a cautious, nonmilitant stance and notes family commitments as he weighs future political steps.
Hospital notes list admissions including Mrs. Donald Hanes and others for Saturday and Sunday, births of three babies to Pyle McClay and Andrews, and discharges such as Donna Green and Lillian Murphy plus multiple families and addresses noted for Monday through weekend.
Seven cars of an Arkansas City to Wichita freight train derailed in north Wichita on Saturday. The incident delayed a westbound train carrying Christmas mail, disrupting early holiday deliveries.
Several Ottawa churches list Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services. First Methodist offers candlelight Communion at 7 and 8 30 p.m. Tuesday. Lutheran church hosts children's program at 7 p.m. Tuesday and worship at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Westminster Presbyterian presents a living Nativity scene at 7 30 p.m. Tuesday and a candlelight worship service. Catholic Masses are at midnight Tuesday and 7 and 9 a.m. Christmas Day. Episcopal services include Holy Communion at 11 30 p.m. Tuesday and 9 30 a.m. Wednesday.
First published December 9 1963 and last December 23 1963 in Franklin County Kansas Probate Court. To creditors heirs devisees legatees and all others concerned. You and each of you will take action as required by law for the estate of Nellie G Teague deceased.
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