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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1964

Page

4

Richmond Free Fair annual meeting with election of directors

The Richmond Free Fair Association will hold its annual meeting at p m Wednesday Dec 30 in the St Therese Church basement. An election of directors will be foremost on the agenda. Contributions to the Red Cross in Richmond township totaled 157.27. The Professional Pharmacy is moving to the Medical Arts Building 1302 South Main and will operate as Kramer’s Pharmacy starting January 2. An assessor’s school for township trustees was held in the courthouse with County Clerk Bruce Spears explaining the new tax exemption for household goods not used for income. Twenty one pairs of coyote ears were turned in by Merle Caylor who received 42 for the ears.

Richmond Free Fair Association St. Therese Church Red Cross Richmond Township Medical Arts South Main Kramer’s Pharmacy S. Main St Court House Bruce Spears Spears Merle Caylor Rantoul Caylor State of Kansas Ann Elizaebeth Deitrickson Len Paul Deitrickson Deitrickeson Rita E. Ridgely Rita E. Deitrickson Ann Elizabeth Deitrickson Sen Paul Deitrickson Sue Eilen Deitrickson Ellis County Toenst Ottawa Franklin County Paul Deitrickson Sue Ellen Deitrickson

Police News Bristow Cited For Speeding In 20 MPH Zone

James O Bristow aged 17 of 634 N Poplar was cited today for speeding 30 in a 20 mph zone. Albert Sullard aged 64 of Ottawa RFD 1 was jailed at 8 25 pm Monday for being drunk in public.

James O. Bristow N. Poplar Albert Sullard Ottawa

Gangs Kill Eleven Men In Boston Area Murders

Eleven men have been slain in unsolved gangland style killings across Greater Boston since March. The latest victim, George E. Ash, 438, was stabbed more than 50 times and shot in the head, his body found in a parked car early Monday. Ash worked as a bartender in Brighton after eight months in Rhode Island prison for a Providence slaying. Police link the feud between rival gangs to the surge in killings and recent attempted murders.

Boston George E. Ash Ash Brighton Rhode Island Providence Albert G. Freeland

County Court records list traffic fines and pleas varied

In Bethel James Deluca Jr pleaded guilty to speeding 90 in a 75 mph zone two miles northeast of Ottawa and was fined 14.50 plus costs. William P. Austin of Cottonwood Falls was fined 10 plus costs for following too closely on US 50 at Homewood. David Ross Stout of Monroe Trailer Court pled guilty to defective lights and paid 5 plus costs. Larry G. Marcum of Wichita pleaded guilty to speeding 67 in a 60 mph zone two miles east of Homewood on US 50 and was fined 7 plus costs. Willis E. Seaton of Williamsburg was fined 10 plus costs for following too closely on US 50 at Williamsburg.

James Deluca Jr Bethel L35 Ottawa William P. Austin Cottonwood Falls Homewood David Ross Stout Monroe Stout Larry G. Marcum Wichita Willis E. Seaton Williamsburg

Saugerties honors Medal of Honor winner Donlon

About 4000 residents in Saugerties, New York, turned out in freezing weather to honor Capt. Roger H. C. Donlon, the first Medal of Honor recipient from Vietnam. The town renamed the municipal auditorium, held a large reception, and presented gifts including a life membership in the volunteer fire department, plaques from veterans groups, and a 200 dollar bond. Donlon earned the medal for the Camp Nam Dong defense in July last year.

Saugerties N.Y Hudson Valley Roger H. C. Donlon South Viet Nam Donlon Ald Ulster County Harry Voluneteer Fire Department American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Dads of Foreign Service Veterans South Side Knights of Columbus Chamber of Commerce Saugerties High School U.S Women’s Societies St. Mary’s Church Peter M. Williams Ulster County Board of Supervisors Camp Nam Dong Johnson White House

Hospital Notes Admissions and Dismissals Listed

Hospital notes list admissions Judy Shelton Wellsville RFD 2 Joe Canfield Ottawa RFD 2 Mon day Douglas Kramer 721 Willow Mary Marzoli Ottawa RFD 1 Nancy Cole 810 Willow Nancy Rockers Wellsville Paul Shoemaker Rantoul Tuesday Dismissals Patricia Ledom 616 S Lycas more Margie Johnson Baldwin Sherri and Terry Henry Ottawa RFD 4 Mrs Rex Myers 831 Estabrook Tuesday

Judy Shelton Wellsville Joe Canfield Ottawa Douglas Kramer Mary Marzoli Nancy Cole Nancy Rockers Paul Shoemaker Rantoul Patricia Ledom S. Lycasmore Margie Johnson Baldwin Sherri Terry Henry RFD Rex Myers Estabrook

Lawrence bridge winners swept most top spots at Elk's Club

Last night at the Elk's Club bridge game Lawrence players dominated the event. Dr. John Thornburg of Ottawa teamed with Helda Kursk to claim second in north-south. Other winners included Mrs Warren Casey and Brian Grace first in north-south, Mr and Mrs William R. Scott first in east-west, and Mrs Allyn Underwood with Mrs E E Hazlett second in east-west.

Ottawa Couples Apply for Marriage Licenses

Franklin Don Yates 21 and Mary Lois Snell 20 both of Ottawa apply for marriage licenses. Ronald L. Keefer 21 of Ottawa and Betty J. Walters 16 of Ottawa also apply.

Franklin Don Yates Ottawa Mary Lois Snell Ronald L. Keefer Betty J. Walters

Traffic Toll Over Christmas Weekend Hits 578

AP reports 578 traffic deaths occurred over the three day Christmas holiday weekend, the second highest toll for such a period. The record 609 deaths dates to 1955.

Cheago

Deaths of Robbs Crane Foose and Foose kin in Ottawa area

Obituaries from Ottawa area list Mrs. Harriet E Robbs 71 of Wellsville dying in Ransom Memorial Hospital with services in Wellsville Assembly of God. O. P. Ollie Crane 81 of Ottawa died in hospital. buried Highland Cemetery. Clarence A. Foose 69 former Ottawa highway engineer died near Wichita. Viola McGhee 91 of Seward Alaska formerly Tyro area active in family service. services planned in Tyro. Surviving children and extended families named for each.

Harriet E, Robbs Harriet Elizabeth Robbs Wellsville Ransom Memorial Hospital Oklo Jerry Smithey General Sherman Robbs Maudie Cox Chillicothe Clara Rankin Las Vegas Nev Marion Smithey Dundee Joe Smithey Big Cabin Okla Elvis Robbs Colorado Springs Franklin Robbs Newark Calif Ollie Crane S. Poplar Dengel and Son Mortuary Highland Cemetery Allen County Ottawa Etta Steele Marian Craneford Pomona Marjoria Fisher Indianapolis Ind Ray S. Crane Rex D. Crane Ralph E. Crane Harold O. Crane Kansas City Archie Kennedy Laura Needham Effie Triplett Topeka Viola McGhee Seward Alaska Coughlin Funeral Home Methodist Tyro Kan J. M. Torrence Robbins Cemetery McGhee Carrolton Samuel H. McGhee Clarence McGhee Madison Jesse McGhee Joplin Roy McGhee Kingman Leaton McGhee Sacramento William McGhee Smith River Austin McGhee Cave Junction Ore Bertha MeeGhee Ethel Davidson Ferrerview Melissa Fiscus

Gunmen Rob City Hall in Buffalo Theft

AP reports two gunmen robbed Buffalo city treasurer Melvin Elliott’s office of about 299000 dollars. Elliott was struck on the head as he tried to stall them. most funds were in checks. Patrolman Thomas J. Wright pursued and fired at the getaway car, claiming a possible hit.

Buffalo N.Y Melvin Elliott Elliott Thomas J. Wright Wright

Building Permits Awarded For Local Structures

Frank Snook of 118 West 16th received a permit to erect a metal building at an estimated cost of 4500 dollars. Alfred Earl Ware of 7095 Cedar was granted a permit to construct an apartment building addition at about 700 dollars. Earl Sommer of 724 North Oak was issued a permit to alter a single family residence at roughly 400 dollars.

Frank Snook 16Th Alfred Earl Ware Earl Sommer N. Oak

Three Rob Riley Bank Robbery in Riley Kansas

Three men robbed Riley State Bank in Riley Kansas and escaped with an undetermined amount of money. Harold Holmes, the cashier, stated the trio forced employees and customers to one side, herded them into the vault, and used a safety latch to escape after locking the vault door. They fled in a car believed stolen in St Marys. The bank is auditing its books to assess the loss.

St. Marys Kan Holmes

Kansas City Market Report Cattle Hogs and Eggs

KC Markets in Kansas City reports cattle 2,800 and calves 100 steady with ranges for steers around 22.50 and 21.00 to 22.50 for good to choice, hogs at 4,500 steady to lower with barrows and gilts near 16.50 to 16.75 per 100 pounds, sows 12.50 to 13.75, sheep 800 steady with lambs 20.50 to 21.00 and ewes 4.50 to 5.50. Consumer eggs large 28-30 cents, medium 21-25, wholesale eggs large 33-34, mediums 28-29. Other produce unchanged.

Kansas City

Viet Leaders Confer as US Ties Aid to Restored Council

Lt Gen Nguyen Khanh and staff flew to Cap St Jacques for talks aimed at breaking the deadlock with the United States over aid. Washington has withheld about 600 million dollars since the Dec 20 ouster of the High National Council and arrests of political leaders. Chief of State Phan Khac Suu and Premier Tran Van Huong called for restoring the council.

Saigon South Viet Nam Nguyen Khanh Viet Nam Cap St. Jacques United States Khanh High National Council Council Washington Phan Khac Suu Tran van Huong National Council Suu Huong

Funeral Services for Elizabeth Ackerman Held at Towner Chapel

Services for Mrs. Elizabeth Valentine Ackerman who died December 25 were December 28 at the Towner Chapel. Rev. R. C. Stephens officiated with pallbearers Earl Chapman Clifford Carey Eugene Routen Bennie Gilmore Donald Catuska and William Johnson. Burial was in Highland.

Elizabeth Ackerman Elizabeth Valentine Ackerman Towner Chapel R. C. Stephens Earl Chapman Clifford Carey Eugene Routen Bennie Gilmore Donald Catuska William Johnson A.H. North J. M. Kilegore Highland Cemetery

House Speaker In Key Role In House Rules Fight

Washington DC December 1964 to January 1965 turmoil sources say Speaker John W McCormack may back a Democratic study group push to curb the Rules Committee limiting to 21 days a bill’s floor consideration The plan targets two Southern Democrats John Bell Williams and Albert Watson and raises questions about party discipline and reform within the House while McCormack weighs broader parliamentary changes and party organization matters

Washington John W. McCormack McCormack John A. Blatnik Minnesota Blatnik Biatnik Rules Committee John Bell Williams Mississippi Albert W. Watson South Carolina Barry Goldwater Williams Watson

Minor collisions leave no injuries in two wrecks

Two minor accidents occurred Monday with no injuries or arrests. Virginia Aguirre, 17, driven 1955 Plymouth, rear ended while turning on Logan Street. Sunbeam sustained $20 damage. A second crash on South Main involved Leland Marrow’s 1955 Plymouth rear ending Martha Shaffer’s 1963 Chevrolet. no Plymouth damage and no damage estimate for the Chevrolet’s rear shield.

Virginia B. Aguirre N. Cherry Logan and Cherry Streets John H. Cassidy Jr S. Main Sunbeam Logan Street Virginia Aguirre South Main Martha F. Shaffer Pecan Main Street Fourth Main Streets Leland V. Marrow Richmond

Community Auction Listings for Ottawa and Pomona

Multiple weekly sale notices list Claude Myers Bros at Centropolis and Howard Ottawa with weekly auctions every Saturday. Printy and Son at 1136 N Main Ottawa hold auctions Tuesdays and Thursdays evenings. Harold Stewart and Jack Nelson provide contact numbers. Council Grove Livestock Auction in Pomona operates Saturdays with Jim Brady as auctioneer in Ottawa.

Myers Bros Centropolis Howard Ottawa Rfd Franklin County Sale Company Ottawa Printy and Son Ben Printy Cap Printy N. Main Harold Stewart Jack Nelson Pomona Kan Council Grove Jim*brady

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