Ottawa News Briefs Highlights Local Events
The Ottawa community lists rehearsals for the Community Choir at First Baptist Church on Sunday February 7 at 2 pm for Handel's Messiah, a CH 24431 piano tuning, a social security field rep visit February 10, Eloise Hiatt at Rainbow Beauty Bar, an open house February 7 2 to 4 pm for Rev and Mrs W Gayel Bender of Wellsville, a Salt Lake City hospital visit by a local resident, extension council agriculture reps meet Monday at 1 pm, United Cemetery Association annual meeting February 9 at Centropolis School, and Bea Martin Peck reports $544 raised for the Bob Melton fund.
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Ottawa
First Baptist Church
W. Gayel Bender
Wellsville
Heir Wins After Dad Invalidates Grimaldi Will
In Los Angeles, John Nigro's 100000 bequest to Grimaldi Italy was overturned after a court found him mentally incompetent when he drew up the will on July 23 1962. The probate ruling transfers the entire estate to his son Frank Nigro of Kansas City. Nigro had hoped Grimaldi's 9000 residents would fund a hospital and left 2000 property to Esterina Fata age 14.
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Los Angeles
Grimaldi
Italy
John Nigro
Nigro
Frank
Kansas City
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Esterina Fata
Hospital Notes Admits and Dismissals Listing Local Names
Admissions include Miss Vera Morris of Michigan Valley on Friday Donna Jean Detwiler, 723 West 10th, and Rena Bennett of Price Hall O A Saturday Dismissals list numerous residents and families from Ottawa Wellsville Lyndon and surrounding areas with dates Friday and Saturday.
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Vera Morris
Michigan Valley
Donna Jean Detwiler
West 10Th
Rena Bennett
Price Hall
O.A
Dickie Crooks
Wellsville
RFD
Gordon Dyer
Birch
Wilbur Arb
Waverly
Glen Jordan
Ottawa
Leean Detwiler
James Ranedall
Howard E. Warner
Lyndon
John Brown
Jackele McGaugh
S. Sycamore
Geo. Christenson
Ss. Oak
Everett Blankenship
Rane Tout
Kevin Emery
Princeton
Vehicle Hits and Injures Cow Near Princeton
A cow owned by Preston Stockard of Princeton was injured when struck by a southbound 1963 Chevrolet station wagon driven by Max V. Snodgreen of Iola on US 59 about a mile north of Princeton at 8 p.m. Friday. Snodgreen, traveling 50 to 60 mph, could not avoid hitting a cow after sighting several in the road. Front-end damage to the car was $125. The cow’s injuries were not known and no arrest was made.
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Preston Stockard
Princeton
Max V. Snodgreen
Iola
Snodgreen
Dependents Return to Guantanamo Homes Amid Water Revival
Water abundance on U S Naval Base Guantanamo Bay brings families back from the United States and Cuba after Fidel Castro cut off supplies a year earlier. Distillation plants now supply about 2.2 million gallons daily, making the base self sufficient and restoring normal life.
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Elton C. Fay
Washington (Ap
Guantanamo
U.S
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Washington
United States
Castro
Milietary
Navy
Reds
Florida
Guantancamo
Drasetic
Redistricting Faces Population Figures Dispute
Topeka Kansas debate over whether to use federal 1960 census or state 1964 count for adjusting five congressional districts. Atty Gen Sonderholm notes risk of illegality if counts differ, with college students and Ft. Riley personnel counted differently. Lawmakers near agreement on a plan based on state figures before the issue arose. Rep Jess Taylor says to consult leaders when Legislature reconvenes Monday.
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Topeka
Kansas
Ft. Riley
Geary
Riley
Johnson County
Jess Taylor
House
Legislative Apportionment Committee
Mons
Wellsville area notes on gavel parade and scout events
Wellsville Masonic Lodge hosted gavel presentations with about 67 attendees, including 20 to 30 from Ben Hur Lodge as it moves through states to Oregon. Troop 63 at Wellsville begins its second winter swimming program with Ottawa University and Marais des Cygnes Council, featuring three classes and instructors. Greg Davenport earned life saving merit on Jan 30. Ricky Lambert pursues the badge. Cub Pack 3063 will attend Troop 63 Court of Honor Feb 15 at Wellsville Church. Crescent Club guest night at Colbern’s Ottawa Feb 1 showcased vocalists Mrs. Cramer and Mrs. Whiteaker. Dr. Robert Harder spoke on ministers in politics and state government. Next Crescent Club gathering set for Feb 16 with Mrs. W Gayel Bender.
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Kansas
Oregon
Wellsville
Greg Davenport
Ricky Lambert
Russell Lambert
Seout
Boy Scout Troop 63
Hays Hall
Wellsville Methodist Church
Crescent Club
Colberns
Ottawa
Robert Cramer
Eldon Whiteaker
J. C. Jones
Cramer
Clarence Harder
Robert Harder
Topeka
Harder
Shawnee County
Menninger Foundation
Whiteaker
Ralph Lidikay
W. Gayel Bender
Pomona MYF Youth Banquet Marks Youth Week
Carol Baker reports the Pomona Junior and Senior MYF groups held a youth banquet Sunday evening in Fellowship Hall at the Methodist church. The event, part of Youth Week, celebrated activities on January 31 and February 7.
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Carol Baker
Pomona
Fellowship Hall
Methodist Church
Deaths Harvey W Reed of Ottawa
Harvey W Reed, 59, of 310 Marple, Ottawa, died at 9 20 p m Friday after a brief illness on the way to Ransom Memorial Hospital. Born December 30 1905 in Ottawa, he was the son of Harvey A Reed and his wife. He outlived by two cousins Irene V Lloyd and Julia A Rumite of Clay Center. He attended Ottawa Schools Culver Military Academy Ottawa University and worked in offices of Cook Construction Inland Steel East Chicago and Harry Henery Construction Ottawa and Herington. He held trap shooting trophies and interests.
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Harvey W
Reed Harvey W. Reed
Marple
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Ottawa
Harvey A. Reed
Culver Military Academy
Culever
Ind
Ottawa University
Building Permits Issued for Moves and Homes
Charles Adell of 917 Olive received a permit to move a single family residence at an estimated cost of 4100 dollars. Bob Sayler of Lot 2 Brookside Drive was granted a permit to erect a single family residence costing about 16000 dollars. Gail Nitcher of 807 North Cedar obtained a permit to move a house at an estimated cost of 4500 dollars.
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Charles Adell
Olive
Bob Sayler
Brookside Drive
Gail Nitcher
N. Cedar
Funeral Notices for Brown Thompson Montgomery
Obituaries list services for John Dell Brown in Kansas City and Ottawa area. Althia Thompson died February 1 with funeral February 5 at Bethely Chapel Baptist Church. Millie A Montgomery died February 2 with funeral February 5 at Towner Chapel. Burials occurred at Highland Cemetery Hope Cemetery and Waverly Cemetery respectively. Survivors include spouses children and grandchildren.
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John Dell Brown
Kansas City
Kan
Ottawa
Holme
Lamb Funeral Home
A. R. Keppie
Church of Christ
Highland Cemetery
Florence Brown
Roberta Gomer
Margy
Humphrey
Warren
Ark
Chester F. Brown
Hutchinson
Ewart Brown
RFD
Althia Thompson
Emporia
Bethenny Chapel Baptist Church
S. E. Hopkins
John Wilson
Charles Allen
Robert Burton
LeRoy Greene
Lewis Edwards
Winifred McClure
E. Hopkins
Kittle Armstrong
Hope Cemetery
Millie A, Montgomery
Millie A. Montgomery
Towner Chapel
Richard L. McClellan
Leo Brooks
David Sharp
Fred Kisssinger
Arthur Machlin
Robert Andrews
C. Allen Bradley
Ward Underwood
Kenneth Andrews
Highland Park Church of Christ, Topeka
Waverly Cemetery
Reed Harvey Reed Ottawa resident dies at home
Ot tawa resident Reed Harvey Reed died last evening. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced Monday by Lamb Funeral Home.
None Hurt In Wreck On North Main Street
A two car collision on North Main at 5 20 p m Friday left no injuries. Dennis H McIntire 17 Maple drove a 1940 Dodge northbound and stopped for a vehicle ahead. Fred Hoffmann 42 713 E Wilson drove a 1962 Mercury and also reported a vehicle ahead caused McIntire to stop. Damages totaled 15 to the Mercury hood grill and left front fender. No arrest was made.
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North Main
Dennis H. McIntire
Maple
Main
McIntire
Fred Hoffiman
E. Wilson
Hoffman
McInt
KC Markets livestock prices steady to higher Kansas City
AP field report shows cattle and calf prices mostly steady with feeders up to 1.00 higher. Cows and calves remained firm, good to choice steers and heifers priced around 19 to 23 dollars. Lambs gained 75 cents, hogs rose 50 to 75 cents and sows 75 higher, with varied weights quoted across categories.
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Kansas City
Sons
Annual Drainage District 1 Treasurer Report 1964
Published February 6 1965 the annual report of Drainage District 1 Franklin County Kansas presents the treasurer's accounting for the year ended December 31 1964 Receipts show a balance on hand of 1848 72 plus 1493 17 from county treasurer totaling 3341 89 Expenditures total 80 74 and on time deposit 3000 00 leaving a treasury balance of 261 15.
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Township Auditing Board of
Marais Des Cygne
Co. Treas
State of Kansas
Franklin Co
Cyrus Hughes
Leslie C. Hunter
Hearing Notice in Estate of Charles F McGinty
Probate Court of Franklin County Kansas announces a hearing for final settlement interpretation of the will and heirs for Charles F McGinty deceased. Executor Henry W Collins asks for decree of asset assignment and proper relief. defenses due by February 24, 1965 at 10:00 am in Ottawa. Expenditures listed include Ottawa Herald publications and farm sales notices.
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State of Kansas
Franklin County
Charles F. McGinty
Henry W. Collins
Ottawa
Community Auction notices and local sales in Ottawa Kansas
Local notices list weekly auctions at Printys Auction House Ottawa farm sale by Todd Coen Estate near Ottawa with 10:30 a.m. start. Council Grove Livestock Auction holds Saturdays. Harold Stewart and Jack Nelson advertise services with phone numbers and CH listings.
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Ben Printy
Cap
N. Main
Ottawa
Harold Stewart
Todd Coen
15Th St
Jack Nelson
Pomona
Kan
Council Grove
IM Brady
Clifford R. Hobbs
Kansas
In Memoriam Nora Jones Poem by Merle Alice Anderson
A poetic memorial honoring Nora Jones with reflections on life’s design by Merle Alice Anderson and Ola f Keith. The piece speaks of trusting a master weaver to unite dark threads into a brighter life pattern.
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Nora Jones
Merle Alice Anderson
Olaf Keith
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