Murphys sue to cancel contract over owed amount
Harold J. and Lillian Murphy filed in District Court to cancel a contract with W. G. Mildfeldt and wife Margarette, claiming the Mildfeldts owe $2,281.40 for property purchased under contract. Also reported are TB Christmas seals sales in Franklin County totaling $2,698.60 and Leonard Laverne Garrett fined $100 with 30 days suspended for DWI.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold J
Lillian Murphy
W. G. Mildfeldt
Margarette
Mildfeldts
Franklin County
Leonard Laverne
Garrett
Laverne
KC Markets Cattle Hogs and Sheep Report Kansas City
KC Markets in Kansas City reports cattle with 700 calves steady to weak. high good and choice sters 27.50 to 28.00, good 21.00 to 27.25, high good and low choice heifers 25.50 to 26.25, cows 14.00 to 16.00, vealers 23.00 to 26.00. Hogs 5,000 barrows and gilts 25 to 50 lower, sow 25 lower. 1-3 190 to 250 lb barrows and gilts 15.75 to 16.25, 275 to 400 lb sows 13.75 to 14.50. Sheep 1,200 steady to 25 higher. high choice and prime fed wooled lambs 20.50, choice and prime 19.50 to 20.00, good to choice 18.50 to 19.25, ewes 5.50 to 7.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Mama Neddy died at 87 in Kansas City
Mrs. Atheata Elizabeth Wilson 87 of 619 King St died at home. Funeral at Bethany Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. S E Hopkins officiating. Burial in Hope Cemetery. Born Feb 24 1875 in Tuskegee Alabama came to Pomona in 1885. Married Rev James Wilson June 22 1893 in Ottawa. Survived by four daughters one step daughter one son eleven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was member of Bethany Baptist Church and Order of Calanthe Queen's Court No 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atheata Elizabeth Wilson
King St
Mama Neddy
Bethany Chapel Baptist Church
S. E. Hopkins
Hope Cemetery
Tuskegee
Ala
Pomona
Ottawa
James Wilson
Bethany Baptist Church
Order of Calanthe Queen’s Court
Gus Clayton
Joe Nevins
Kansas City
George Small
King
Elizabeth Carlis
Nettie Jordan
Kas
Fredrick
Cleveland
Ohio
Marriage License Report for Four Couples
Marriage license records show Larry Everett Lee 22 Lane and Charlene Kay Kittrell 19 Paola along with Ronald Leo Fischer 27 Ottawa and Carol Ann Martin 24 Ottawa. Details indicate four concurrent applications in a Kansas region filing period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Everett Lee
Lane
Charlene Kay Kittrell
Paola
Ronald
Leo Fischer
Ottawa
Carol
Ann Martin
Deaths Mrs Averill 83 in Wellsville area
Mrs Joseph Averill 83 of RFD 1 Wellsville died today at Ransom Memorial Hospital after a two week illness. She lived in Union Chapel area since 1922 and was married Aug 21 1907. Surviving are her husband two sons J Wayne and Robert M Averill one daughter Mrs Glenn Mack six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services Saturday 2 pm Lamb Funeral Home. Burial Hughland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Averill
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Union Chapel
Lamb
Hughland Cemetery
China M. MicMath
Hartsburg
Ill
Rock Creek
Wellsville
Averill
Union Chapel Methodist Church
Glenn Mack
S. Mulberry
J. Wayne Averill
Robert MI. Averill
Ft. Lauderdale
Fla
Services for Mrs Sallie Eldridge to be held Friday
Mrs Sallie Eldridge who died Tuesday at the Methodist Home Topeka will have services Friday at 2 p.m. at Lamb Funeral Home with Rev. Charles P Knight officiating. Burial in Highland Cemetery with Ladies of GAR to participate. Born August 27 1860 in Pottstown Pa she lived in Centropolis Ottawa and Topeka. Wife of George Arthur Eldridge died 1947. Surviving are a foster daughter in law Salome Leatz and many nephews and nieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie Eldridge
Methodist
Topeka
Lamb Funeral Home
Charles P. Knight
Highland Cemetery
Grand Army of the Republic
Sallie Sassaman
Salome Tleatz
Park St
Death of Jesse R. Crews A former Ottawa resident
Jesse R. Crews, 55, Cimcimmati Ohio, a former Ottawan, died yesterday after two months in hospital. He was born in Ottawa and married Wilma Steele. Surviving: widow. three sons Carter of New Orleans Nelson of Adak and Alan at home. three grandchildren. one sister Mrs D T Elder of St Joseph Missouri, formerly Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse R. Crews
Cimcimmati
Ohio
Ottawa
Wilma Steele
Carter
New Orleans
Nelson
Adak
Aleutian Islands
Alan
D. T. Elder
St.—Joseph
Death of Rev Edward L Skinner remembered in Ottawa
Mrs. Fred H. McCune learns of the death of her brother-in-law Rev Edward L. Skinner at Blue Rapids. Former Ottawa rector of Grace Episcopal Church and secretary of the Ottawa Chautauqua Assembly born 1877 Wrestedfield New York. Yale graduate 1903. Married Edith Goodin of Ottawa. Daughters now in the Pacific Northwest. Services Friday at 1 pm in Blue Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred H. McCune
Milon
Edward L. Skinner
Blue Rapids
Ottawarr
Mr. Skinner
Wrestfield
N. Y
Yale University
Naw
Ottawa
Alburn Skinner
Grace Episcopal Church
Ottawa Chautauqua Assembly
Edith Goodin
Pacific Northwest
Castro demands 5 million in food for Cuban prisoners
The Syndicate of Free Newsmen of Cuba reports Fidel Castro set a ransom of 5 million dollars worth of food for six top political prisoners. Exiled Cuban journalists say Castro sent agents to meet with exiles and offer the price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Fidel Castro
Cerban
Syndicate of
Free Newsmen of
Cuba
Castro
E-Xiles
Franklin County Eyes Hearing On LeLoup Road Upgrade
Franklin County officials offered a public hearing to review the LeLoup Road project in Franklin County. The 1.6 mile upgrade would extend from the FAS routes junction to I 35, including grading culverts a bridge and crushed stone surfacing. Right of way would rise from 60 to 80 feet with the centerline shifted east to protect homes. Written requests to hold the hearing must reach county engineer Fred Gardner by January 7, 1968.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeLoup
Franklin County
Fred Gardner
Police Court Trials Postponed In Multiple Cases
Police Judge Robert L. Pinet rescheduled two police court trials for one week later. Harold Pelham of Olathe faces multiple charges including driving while intoxicated or under the influence, red light and siren violations, reckless driving, and open bottle accessibility. Robert Payton of Kansas City is charged with being drunk in public and letting an unauthorized person drive. Bond amounts range from 200 to 400 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Pelham
Olathe
Robert Payton
Kansas City
Robert L. Pinet
Pelham
Payton
Hospital Notes and Births and Dismissals Summary
Admissions list includes Mrs Victor Christenson 931 Cypress Mrs Anna Walton Pomona Mrs A E Nichols 1022 S Hickory Patricia Frye RFC 2 Quenemo Mrs Don Morris 816 W 5th Ray Eaton Williamsburg Thursday Harvey and Clara Everhart and Mrs Opal Everhart 216 S Cedar Nancy Jane Ransom Williamsburg Thursday Births to Wayne Puckett Eudora son Wednesday weight 10 lb 2 1/2 oz Robert Leach 1021 N Mulberry son Thursday weight 8 lb 13 oz Orval Murray Wellsville daughter Thursday weight 6 lb 8 oz Robert Thompson 816 N Cedar daughter Thursday weight 4 lb 15 oz Gerald Briscoe 532 Willow Lane daughter Thursday weight 8 lb 9 1/2 oz Dismissals include Mrs Howard Spratt Rantoul Mrs Bernard Briggs RFD 1 Baldwin Keith W Roehl RFD 4 David Dick 518 N Poplar Mrs Wayne Graham and baby daughter RFD 1 Thursday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Christenson
Cypress
Anna Walton
Pomona
A. E. Nichols
S. Hickory
Patricia Frye
RFC
Quenemo
Don Morris
W. 5Th
Ray Eaton
Williamsburg
Harvey
Clara Everhart
Opal Everhart
S. Cedar
Nancy Jane Ransom
Wayne Puckett
Eudora
Robert Leach
N. Mulberry
Orval Murray
Wellsville
Robert Thompson
N. Cedar
Gerald Briscoe
Willow Lane
Howard Spratt
Rantoul
Bernard Briggs
RFD
Baldwin
Keith W. Roehl
David Dick
N. Poplar
Wayne Graham
Fire Loss At Paola Destroys Work, Hurts Relatives
A Paola fire in the business district Christmas morning caused losses to two relatives of Wellsville residents Thelma Rand and Dr. Kenneth Head. Rand is the sister of Mrs. Wayne Todd. Head is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Head. Rand’s business was destroyed while Head saved only the office files.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paola
Wellsville
Thelma Rand
Kenneth Head
Miss Rand
Wayne Todd
Dr. Head
Glen Head
Head
Reunion Of Families Brightens Rantoul Holiday
Rantoul families gather for Christmas visits across Kansas, with Harold Richards and others traveling from Erie to see relatives in Garnett Ottawa Ottawa City and Missouri. Numerous hosts greet kin from California Missouri Topeka North Hollywood and Excelsior Springs as Christmas plans and dinners unfold.
Ottawa Enacts Milk Fees And Boundary Update
Ottawa city commissioners approved a milk ordinance setting inspection by the state board of agriculture at about 60 dollars monthly and 20 dollars per day with an expected three days monthly. Fees include 150 dollars yearly for combined plant and distributor, 75 dollars for distributor, and 10 dollars per herd for producers. A separate ordinance redefines Ottawa's boundaries noting two annexed tracts near Rockwood Acres and East 7th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
State Board of Agriculture
City of
Rockwood Acres
East 7Th Street
Ottawa church league extends basketball registration deadline
The Ottawa Recreation Commission extended church league basketball registration to Monday, Dec. 31. Interested churches should call Orlis Cox at Ch 2-3320. First junior and senior division games begin Monday, Jan. 7. Senior division includes boys 15 to 18, junior division for 14 and under. Senior churches registered include Trinity Methodist, First Christian, First Baptist, Faith Lutheran, North Baptist, Sacred Heart, First Methodist, and Boys Club. Junior division registrants include Westminster Presbyterian, First Christian, Grace Episcopal, First Baptist, North Baptist, Trinity Methodist, Wesleyan Methodist, Boys Club, Sacred Heart, and First Methodist. Junior division games will be at the old senior high gym. senior division at the junior high gym. For questions contact Cox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa Recreation Commission
Orlis Cox
Trinity Methodist
First Christian
First Baptist
Faith Lutheran
North Baptist
Sacred Heart
First Methodist
The
Boys Club
Westminster Presbyterian
Grace Episcopal
Wesleyan Methodist
Cox
Ottawa Seeks Bids On Cars And Gasoline
Ottawa city officials will open bids next Wednesday night for three cars two for police and one for the water and light superintendent plus about 20 000 gallons of gasoline to cover city vehicles for six months from January 2 to June 30 1963. Bids and specs are at the city clerk’s office in city hall for inspection by bidders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ottawa Police Department
Water and Light Department
Richmond Area Families Share Holiday Visits
A holiday report lists numerous Richmond area families visiting relatives across Kansas and nearby states. Many households from Paola Topeka Garnett Lawrence and Ottawa hosted or joined relatives including the Groves McGraths Bakers and Claches with extended kin across Kansas City Overland Park and Denver areas during Christmas celebrations.
Approve Licenses For Beer City Officials Approve Eleven Apps
City officials approved eleven beer license applications at last night's commissioner meeting. Recipients include Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks at 11444 W. 2nd with Louis Brady as manager and The Spot at 315 N. Main with James M. Jones. Other outlets are listed with names and addresses including Naomi's Tavern, Dot's Tavern, A and P Store, Russ & Pat's, The Office, Lee's Tavern, Henn’s Friendly Service, and Blue Room along Main and Hickory streets. Some licenses specify sale in unbroken packages only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
W. 2Nd
Louis Brady
Blue Room
N. Main
Donald E. Farrell
Hensick Grocery
E. 1St
Cleo Hensiek
the Spot
James M. Jones
Naomi’s Tavern
Naomi Caleb
Dot’s Tavern
E. E. Krause
S. Hickory
Orville Hayward
Russ & Pat's
S. Main
Alta
Hicks
Clifford D. Gibson
Lee’s Tavern
Allen Reed
Honn’s Friendly Service
Vernon E. Honn
Funerals for Mrs Mary Olive Carrier Held in Kansas City
The body of Mrs. Mary Olive Carrier arrived this morning and was brought to Towner Chapel. Friends may call at Towner's from 3 p.m. today until 10 a.m. Friday. Services and burial will be at Lone Elm Friday at 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary C. Carrier
Mary Olive Carrier
Kansas City
Towner Chapel
Towner’s
Lone Elm
Italy tax list names Aldo Crespi top earner
Industrialist Aldo Crespi leads Italy’s initial income tax payer list in Rome with a taxable income of 210 million lire and a tax of 30,240,000 lire. Also noted are a ski vacation in Aspen by Atty. Gen. Robert F. Kennedy and family, plus a U N farewell luncheon for Valerian Zorin as Nikolai Fedorenko prepares to take over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Aldo Crespi
Italy
Rome
Crespi
Robert I. Kennedy
Aspen
Colo
Sen
Edward
Ted) M. Kennedy
Joan
Valerian A. Zorin
United Nations
U.N
U Thant
Zorin
Nikolai Fedorenko
Tokyo
Regulation Bans Livestock Seller Charges by Packers
Washington AP The Agriculture Department issued rules making it illegal for meat packers or livestock dealers to collect compensation commissions yardage or other service charges from livestock sellers. Effective around March 1 the regulation designates such charges as unfair trade practices under the Packers and Stockyards Act. The department says yardage facilities operated by buyers serve the handler’s profit, not producer benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Packers and Stockyards Act
Night consignments drive Kansas Ottawa livestock sales
A fragmented ad listing multiple horse and livestock sales across Kansas and Missouri. It notes dates including December 27 and January 1 10 nights for Ottawa, Neosho and Overbrook sales, with consignor contact details for Harold Stewart, Charles Beatty, Myers Bros, Printy and Son, and local auctions in Ottawa, Neosho, Pomona, Overbrook, and Gana City among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Stewart
Charles Beatty
Harold
Charles
Lyndon
Kansas
Ottawa Livestock Commission Company
West Wilson Street
Ottawa
Neosho Livestock Comm. Co
Neosho
Ott. Livestock Comm. Co
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Ellis
Mama
Alneata E. Wilson
Mrs
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LeLoup Road
TAO
Nshrdl
Kenneth Marti
Eddie Ottinger
Batesville
Ark
Harvey Lambert Jr
Walnut
Larry Denton
Wiley Scott
Lawrence
Roderick Wilson
Marion F. Nutt
Rantoul News
Mrs. Gale Gilbert
Harold Richards
Nancy Richards
Erie
Rex
California
Charles Cox Medicine Lodge
Robert Hubbard
Raymond Adcock
Johnnie Stevenson
Dennis
Leonard Wood
M. R. Stevenson
Garnett
John
Leo Blackstone
Harley Blackstone
Merritt Ball
Gerald Ball
Richard Husted
Ernest Miller
Don Miller
Frank Turley
Mae Brockus
Harold Needham
Mission
D. Needham
Mrs. Needham
Wayne Burgoon
Osawatomie
Forest Burgoon
Clifford Dempsay
Anderson County Hospital
Karl Medlin
A.E. O’brien
Dale Burgoon
Robert Boecker
Tracy
Bill Jones
John Clark
Santa Ana
Calif
E. R. Stottlemire
Mary Tillery
L. M. Watkins
Watkins
Mrs. Manford Webber
Grant Catterson
Norman White
John Finch
Earl Medlin
Jesse Medlin
Bill Medlin
Calvin Medlin
Ralph Wales
Mary Anderson
Louisburg
Clarence Haynes
Gale Gilbert
P. W. Cook
North Hollywood
J. R. Payne
Nancy
Bethel
Everett Gilbert
Ralph Coler
Somerset
Phyllis
Marilyn
Betty Lou
Rebecca
Lee Johnson
Gene Stevenson
L. M. Watkins Home
Wayne Ludwig
F. C. Hermesmeyer
Florence Pope
Dean Kline
Excelsior Springs
Richmond
Mabel Chandler
A. C. Mortenson
George M. Dietrich
Overland Park
Kenneth Cunningham
George C. Dietrich
R. S. Gault
James Cochran
H. Y. Foretenberry
Mary McGrath
George McGrath
Melvern
Harry McGrath
Colorado Springs
Bill McGrath
Joe and
Frances McGrath
Robert Lickteig
George Atchison
Delbert Berger
Coldwater
Mich
Lloyd Walker
Hickman Mills
Don Berger
Mines
Judy van Tine
Jeanette Conser
Vernon Berger
Emma Mardick
Dorothy Bowman
Dora Moore
Kenneth Bowman
Henry Mersman
Ann Bowman
Gary Brock
Richard Morrows
Gene Brocks
Floyd Brock
Lambert Bures
Tony Sabba
Eula Bures
Pete Bures
Sidney Kenny
Matt Bures
Claire
Ervin Gretencord
John Gretencord
Rose
Alvin
Jim Chambers
Robert Clark
Joe Clark
Terry Cox
Gail Long
Larry Cox
Frank Cox
James Welsch
Bob Cricks
Keith Wallis
Wichita
Clyde Cunningham
Manhattan
Winlie Cunningham
Marie Beauchamp
Dessie Fanning
Waverly
Terry Fanning
Tisor
Eskridge
Phil Fanning
Don Oswald
Carl Sobba
Lelia Morgan
Maudie Doncaster
John Roeckers
Bob Schenberr
Wier
Robert Rose
Sun City
Will
Harold Maley
Phillip Rose
Frank Kueser
Albert Wittman
Susie Alexander
Joe Alexander
Clint la Follette
Harold Guy
Gilbert Burns
Ernest van Wies
John Gracey
Warren Yackles
Everett Clachey
Steve Hoelscher
Joe
Downer’s Chilapets
Outlaw Livestock Service
Myers Bros
Centropolis
Claude
Howard
Prankliin County Sale Company
Overy
Jack Nelson
Overbrook
Allen County
Gana City
Printy
Ben Printy
N. Matin
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