Army and Navy advances noted in local briefs
Army Pvt. Gale W. Hull of Richmond completed a 14 week automotive equipment repair course at Aberdeen Proving Ground and Pvt. John M. Cooper of Osawatomie finished a five week aircraft maintenance course at Fort Rucker. Navy Airman David L. Mathias of Pomona was promoted to Aviation Ordnanceman third class aboard the U S S Coral Sea. Fire damage and two vehicle collision incidents were reported in local area police records with minor damage and no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Gale W. Hull
John A. Hull
Richmond
Ordnance School
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Hull
Ft. Hood
Tex
Richmond High School
John M. Cooper
Carol
Paola
Aviation School
Fort Rucker
Ala
Cooper
Fort Leonard Wood
John F. Cooper
Osawatomie
Fontana High School
David Leroy Mathias
U. S. Navy
Alfred Mathias
Pomona
U.S.S. Coral Sea
Western Pacific
Paul N. Durbin
RFD 2
Overbrook
Sally Griffin
Griffin
Durbin
Family Gathers at Ray Redick Christmas Dinner
RANTOUL The Royal Neigh bor Hall hosted a crowded Christmas dinner as the Redick family gathered. Eight children attended along with spouses of seven, plus 24 grandchildren. Children listed include Mrs. Eldon McKeon of Paola, Mrs. Joe Rogers of Mulvane, Mrs. John Willis of Mulvane, Mrs. Wesley Roecker of Chanute, Donald of Abilene TX, Robert of Sunflower, Rowe Dean of Fairbanks AK, and Jerry at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rantoul
Ray Redick
Redicks
Eldon McKeon
Paola
Joe Rogers
Mulvane
John Willis
Wesley Roecker
Chanute
Donald
Abilene
Tex
Robert
Sunflower
Rowe Dean
Fairbanks
Alaska
Jerry
the Home
Market Reports From Kansas City Hogs Sheep Calves Prices
KC Markets Kansas City AP reports hogs 3000 head barrows and gilts 18.60 to 18.25 per cwt with varied weights, sows 14.00 to 15.25. Sheep lambs strong to 50 higher with multiple price ranges, ewes and feeders steady. Calves 16 with high good and better steers up to 25 higher, cows 25-50 higher, with mixed steers and heifers and other stocker categories showing gains and wide price bands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Calls New Labor Group Violation In Kansas
The Independent Council of Kansas Labor, formed by dissident groups, is alleged to violate the Constitution of the Kansas Labor Federation of the AFL CIO. The District Reporter, December issue, quotes federation officers and notes the split followed October elections and a threatened bolt by delegates. William S. Holly of Wichita directs IAM District 70 representation and was re elected Kansas Federation of Labor president amid CIO defections.
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Wichita
Independent Council of Kansas Labor
Kansas Labor Federation
Aflcio
District Reporter
District 70
International Association of Machinists
William S. Holly
La.m
Holly
Kansas Federation of Labor
CIO
Coucil
Federaton
K.S.F.L
House of Labor
Kansas
Deaths Mrs May Dobbs Williamsburg resident dies
Mrs May (Hampton) Dobbs 79 of Williamsburg died December 25 at the Municipal Home in Topeka after six weeks of illness. Born October 12, 1882 in Niotaze she married Rev Louis B Dobbs in 1908. Survivors include four children and 13 grandchildren. Services at Williamsburg Methodist Church led by Rev W L Shuler with burial in Williamsburg Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May
Hampton) Dobbs
Williamsburg
Topeka
Niotaze
Louis B. Dobbs
Severy
Williamsburg Methodist Church
Sadana Chapter
O.E.S
Nadine Harrison
Pullman
Wash
Helen Pitts
Clathe
Louis Dobbs
Brookhaven
Miss
Paul Dobbs
Odessa
Tex
W. L. Shuler
Williamsburg Cemetery
Herbert K. Jones Dies in California at 57
Herbert K. Jones, 57, a former Ottawa restaurant operator, died December 18 at Arcadia California. Services were held December 22 at the Church of the Recessional and burial followed at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert K. Jones
Ottawa
Arcadia
Calif
Church of the Recessional
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Glendale
Funeral services for Edward A. Nelson
Edward A. Nelson died December 22. Funeral services were held December 24 at McVey-Dengel Mortuary with Rev. Charles P. Knight officiating. Pallbearers were Neal Sayler Roy Seaton Guy Monroe William Shenk Clyde E. Cook and Harry Williams. C. J. Milton Jr. sang hymns accompanied by Mrs. Eldon Rader. Burial followed at Swedish Friends Cemetery Savonburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward A. Nelson
McVey-Dengel Mortuary
Charles P. Knight
Neal Sayler
Roy Seaton
Guy Monroe
William Shenk
Clyde E. Cook
Harry Williams
C. J. Milton Jr
Eldon Rader
Swedish Friends Cemetery
Savonburg
Richmond High Spanish Club Fiesta de Navidad
Spanish Club members held Fiesta de Navidad in the Richmond High recreation room with tinsel, lights, and a clown pinata. Out of town guests joined in games and dancing, followed by the pinata breaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond High School
Kent Howarton
Garnett
Gary Bulmer
Phillip Griffin
Mr. Wade
Pomona
Cuba Building Missile Pad Claim Reported
Cuban refugee Roberto Marrero says Fidel Castro's government built an underground missile launching pad in Pinar del Rio Province with help from Soviet and Czech experts. He says militiamen guard the site after completing a 60 day missile training course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fla
Fidel Castro
Roberto Marrero
Havana
Pinar del Rio
KU Geologist Plans Study of Earthquakes
KU geophysicist Dr. William W. Hambleton reports two Christmas morning tremors rattled western Missouri, likely centered near Nevada or Joplin. KU and St Louis University seismographs traced origin and will aid field surveys by graduate students to interview residents and assess intensity. Seismographs reached California, with KU timing at 20 minutes 40 seconds after 6 am and 7 am minus 2 seconds. A double fault zone through Missouri and Kansas may thread the Nevada Joplin area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis F. Dellwig
K.U
Western Missouri
Inten
Sity
William Stauder
St. Louis University
Missouri
California
Hambleton
Kansas
Nevada-Joplin
Wellsville decoration prize winners named
Wellsville community groups the Wellsville Garden Club Kiwanis and Chamber of Commerce sponsored Christmas home decoration judging. First prize awarded three dollars for doors and first in night lighting while a new business houses class received no cash prize. Multiple homes won for door night lighting and religious scenes with Santa scenes and creative window displays noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellsville Garden Club
Kiwanis
Chamber of Commerce
Floyd Jackson
Russell Lambert
Carl Warnock
John Neis
Ross O'Connor
Star Garin and Lumber Company
Tom Ruddells
Wellsville Electric Co
Marcelene Beauty Shop
Gary Bosworth
Littleton
Colo
F. G. Bryant
Kansas City
Hospital Admissions List Names and Addresses
Hospital notes list admissions by names and addresses including Mrs Josie B Anderson 1037 S Locust and Mrs Roy Jones 712 N Mulberry with other patients in Princeton Baldwin and Pomona through Sunday Monday and Tuesday. The entries mention multiple relatives and addresses across several towns including RFD Baldwin Princeton and Rantoul with various dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josie B. Anderson
Roy Jones
N. Mulberry
Callie Barnes
Princeton
Christina Burk
S. Hickory
Eva Nofsinger
Walnut
Mary Ellen Martin
S. Elm
Arthur Shibe
Ted Clark
Baldwin
Phyllis May
Ricky and
Rhonda Scroeder
Willow
Dean Martin
Robert Holland
E. 5Th
Russell Howard
College
Lucky Williams
S. Sycamore
Ruth Brady
S. Main
Donald Barnes
N. Oak
Ned Crawford
Lesie Corbin
George Rule
Louise Howard
Ira Thompson
E. Elm
Estelle Beeler
Beech
Robert Boecker
Rantoul
Pomona
Bomb Kills Worshipers In Colombia
In Buga Colombia a Christmas Eve bombing during a religious procession killed about 50 worshippers and injured over 100. Police report eighties arrests. authorities suspect terrorists aimed to seize arms. Red Cross disaster corps mobilized as victims were treated in nearby towns and blood donations sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bogota
Colombia
Buga
Red Cross
Freedom Their Christmas Gift PASSAU Escape
A six member Czechoslovak family fled across the Iron Curtain near Passau on Christmas Day braving deep snow freezing temperatures and land mines. The father mother and four children aged 3 to 11 were the first in months to escape Communist Czechoslovakia in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Passau
Germany
Iron Curtain
Czechoslovakia
Pay Fines For Traffic Violations In Police Court
Two trials in Ottawa Police Court were canceled as one defendant pled guilty and another failed to appear. Lonnie Isham, 55, was fined 110 dollars and given 30 days suspended jail for DWI and lacking a valid license. A reckless driving charge was dismissed. Dorothy Wilkerson forfeited a 25 dollar bond for an illegal left turn after missing trial. Four others pled guilty to minor moving violations, totaling 93 dollars in fines. three others forfeited 40 dollars in bonds. Arraignments for Peter Swindel postponed to Jan 2. A I Van Cleave was fined 125 dollars for DWI and open bottle. other charges dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Lonnie Isham
N. Mulberry
Dorothy V. Wilkerson
S. Cedar
Ronald Thompson
Forbes Air Force Base
Topeka
James L. Mietchen
W. 7Th
Frederick L. Warbritton
W. 2Nd
Dorothy Fowler
Fred D. Watts
Oklahoma City
Okla
Robert L. Strait
Pittsburg
Charles E. Ebeck
RFD
Wellsville
Peter L. Swindel
Cypress
Bomb rumor grounds Eastern Air Lines flight at Baltimore
An Eastern Air Lines passenger plane left Friendship International Airport after a two hour search to discredit rumors of a bomb aboard. The 66 passengers disembarked while airport police inspected the aircraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Eastern Air Lines
Friendship International Airport
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Drakes
Adv
Drake’s Bakery
Ellis
W. 9Th
Sedan
Kas
Snyder Pharmacy
Eenne
Berlin
Friedrichstrasse
East
West Berlin
May H. Dobbs
Richmond News
Mabel Chandler
Mary Sobba
Round Prairie School House
John Scott
Tom Scott
Long Beach
W. F. Whitmer
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Frank Rocker
Anderson County Hospital
Matt Bures
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Mmes
Arthur Bruler
Art Jockman
Jule Jockman
Bud” Mishlers
Amarilla, Tex
Mrs
Lou Mishler
J. B. Lanes
Oklahoma
Kenneth Cox
A. C. Mortensons
Kenneth Cunninghams
Mrs. R. S. Gault
Scott Powelson
Dick Powelson
Paul Jenkins
Kenneth McMillans
John Scott Powelsons
Josie Brown
A. E. Carter
Oscar Stucken
Enid
Ron and
W. A. Carters
Victor Bruler
Trinity College
Sioux City, Ia
the Art Brulers
Gene Kratsbergs
Floyd Robertsons
Jim Oestriechars
Jerry Robertsons
Harold Robertson
Mark Rockers Sr
John Kratsbergs
Mission
Mark Jr
Lyle
Richard Rockers
Charles Rhoads
Anna Rhoads
Carl Bastin
Abe Severns
Dick Foxes
Alma Bastin
Grace Keller
Ella Fox
Cuba
Wellsville News
Bernice Holden
B.Y.F
Cynthia Shields
Allen Shields
Rose Ann Wyatt
Becky Whiteaker
Kinda Kay Dunham
Marvin Chesbro
Janet Guy
Gail Dunham
Shirley Grimsely
Jean Gleisberg
Larry Ganong
Gary Whiteaker
Jacalyn Dunham
Janice Price
Karen O’connor
Dennis Shields
Leonard Burbank
Jackson Dunham
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Pam Poole
Nancy Harris
Bill Coughlin
Carol Lawrenz
Linda Pierce
Charlotte Rogers
Lon Jacoby
Dean Lawrenz
Gene Broers
M.Y.F
John Hagen
Charles Ware
Bobby Warren
Barbara Patton
Robert Hagen
Delon Jacoby
Melba Todd
Jim Nabors
Effie Pierce
Cora Barnett
C. A. Smith
Joe Broers
George Fisher
Wellsville Methodist Church
Kayette Club
Santa Claus
Bob Hepner
Susan Gleisberg
Nancy
Karyl Highbie
Linda Clayton
Mary Burrell
Omera Knoop
Pam Myers
Janice Vickers
Linda Thorn
Kayette
Barbara Cole
Bruce Scott
Bonnie
Kayettes
Dea
A. V. McAuley
Den
Melvin Pierce
Grace Werntz
Junior Bloss
Bill Roberts
Floyd Talbott
Den 5
Harold Good
den Mather
Bobby Crist
Melvin Chesbro
Tolly Baptist Church
Charles Macrander
Raymond Mack
Rodney Fritts
Clinton
Jeffrey
Wendell Broers
Lonnie
Linda
LeLoup
Amy Phillips
Kent
Marion Bosworth
Abraham Torkelson
Lawrence
Eugene Cleland Mona
Barry and
Mark
Galesburg
Ill
Marceline Todd
Henry Todd
Manhattan
R. C. Denton
Great Bend
Alberto Ruiz Novoa
Freedom
Limbo Funeral Home
Bunce
Hopkins
Joe’ Hopkins
The
Lamb Funeral Home
G. B. Nelson
Woodlawn
Joe
Towner’s Chapel
North Main
Stewart
Frank Snook
Mgr
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