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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1961

Page

4

5 22 Cent TB Tests In County In Kansas Franklin County

Jeannine Grubbs of the Kansas Tuberculosis and Health Association reports 5 227 tests given in Franklin County schools with 92.9 percent student participation and 80.8 percent staff participation. Outsiders tested totaled 782 with 130 positive reactors including 34 students 31 staff and 65 outsiders. Fourteen schools failed to qualify for a certificate while 17 will receive Class A and 3 Class B awards. Class A requires 95 percent student and 100 percent staff participation. Class B requires 85 to 95 percent students and 100 percent staff participation. Contacts of positives were skin tested and most were X-rayed. some have not and should do so now.

Jeannine Grubbs Kansas Tuberculosis and Health Association Franklin County

Wellsville families face illness and holiday travel

Wellsville items report scarlet fever affecting four Thomas children with Robert seven Clarice five Donnie four and Gerald three all recovering. Other notes include Mrs Louise Burrell entering Ransom Memorial Hospital January 2 for tumor removal surgery and local gatherings at Crescent Club Kiwanis and Wellsville Baptist Church with visits from relatives in Fond du Lac Lakewood and Wichita December events and Christmas celebrations across households.

Richard Thomas Robert Clarice Donnie Gerald Louise Burrell Ransom Memorial Hospital Ottawa John Fond du Lac Wisc Wellsville Wellsville Baptist Church Cramer

Census data shows Kansas housing equipment by device counts

The Census Bureau estimates for Kansas show 542,723 housing units with one TV, 37,771 with two or more, 92,375 with none. Auto ownership: 406,652 with one car, 159,253 with two, 20,391 with three plus, 86,575 with none. Radio availability, telephones, air conditioning, washing machines, freezers, and heating systems are detailed with multiple category counts.

Washington Census Bureau Kansas

Visitors from Independence Missouri

Mr and Mrs Earlston Sieg and Darrell were guests of Mr and Mrs Harland Sieg and their children in Independence Missouri, sharing time with the hosts and family.

John Barnhisel Thomas Martin Martins M. L. Averill’s Lucky Schellack Springfield L. A. Schellack Baldwin Mrs. Averill Averill Karen Averill Merle Todd Ralph Gdle Independence Clarence Settles Prairie Village Cole Settles Mr. Averill Elmer Sieg Karlos Sieg Greg Dwain Jenista Lawrence Ray Sieg Olathe Olevia Sieg Ottawa Dale Sieg Kingman Russell Lambert David Sieg Wellsville Earlston Sieg Darrell Mrs. Earlston Sieg Ahk Mrs Harland Sieg

Moment Of Truth Among The Peas And Black Eyed Beans

A nostalgic reminiscence on black eyed peas as New Year charms and a farmer’s childhood memory. The writer recalls family chores planting cowpeas, tradition, and lessons learned while Peas and farm life intertwine with luck and honesty.

The van Cleave

Stand of peas grows from stump in cleared field

The narrator recalls planting peas in a stump hole and discovering a thriving stand two weeks later during a walk with his father. The scene contrasts action with words as the father’s quiet decisive gesture alongside a persimmon sprout makes a lasting impression. Nearby, listed names include Mrs. James S. Pritchard and others connected to local education and water resources boards.

James S. Pritchard Topeka Shawnee County Arlene L. Beall Clay Center State Board of Education Chris C. Green Courtland State Water Resources Board

Salina Editor Reappointed to State Board of Regents

Gov. John Anderson announced the reappointment of Whitley Austin, Salina editor, to the State Board of Regents. He also named Henry A. Bubb of Topeka to the board, replacing Russell R. Rust, with other appointments noted.

Topeka John Anderson Whitley Austin Salina State Board of Regents Anderson Henry A. Bubb Russell R. Rust

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