Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Ottawa Herald in Ottawa, Kansas

We have 6,677,888 pages in Kansas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1961

Page

5

Hennings trip to California noted in brief

Dr. J R Henning county health officer and family returned from a California journey marked by diverse travel modes. They toured Anaheim visiting relatives then flew from Kansas City to Los Angeles and drove home, reporting dizziness upon return and noting various family connections.

J. R. Henning California Henning Joe II Anaheim Joe Henning II Kansas City Los Angeles Hennings Wilbur Wheaton Wheaton University of Kansas

New-Style Atomic Reactor Explodes in Idaho Killing Three

AEC at National Reactor Testing Station in Idaho Falls reported a fatal explosion at 9 30 p m on a prototype Stationary Low Power Reactor No 1 The blast killed an Air Force man and two Army personnel and released radiation as radiological teams in white suits inspected the site The AEC indicated the cause would be investigated and suggested a chemical explosion possibly from aluminum components in boiling water The plant employs about 60 on duty daily and the area was sealed off with no threat to nearby Idaho Falls officials noted the incident as the station’s first fatal accident in 11 years and promised no schedule changes for staff

Idaho Falls Idaho America Atomic Energy Commission AEC Air Force Here

Pleads Innocent On Burglary Count

Larry Sharp of Overland Park pleaded innocent in District Court to a second degree burglary charge stemming from the December 1921 break-in at the Chet McMillen South Main Station. His trial is scheduled for January 16 after waiving a preliminary hearing.

Larry Sharp Overland Park Chet McMillen South Main Station Sharp

Death of Melvin G. Ayers of Broken Bow Neb

Friends report the death of Melvin G. Ayers 45 of Broken Bow Neb on December 93 at Broken Bow Hospital after a lengthy illness. He worked at Davis-Wassmer Clothing Co in 1939 and formed Ayers Clothing Co with brother Amos WwW Ayers. Surviving are widow Lois Sloop of Lyndon a son Join and daughter Mary Grace. A memorial for American Cancer Society has been set.

Melvin G. Ayers Broken Bow Neb Davis - Wassmer Clothing Co Ayers Amos Www. Ayers Ayers Clothing Co Lois Sloop Lyndon Join Mary Grace American Cancer Society

Plead Innocent In County Court

Two persons cited into county court pleaded innocent and face trial later this month. Schrader and Robinson entered innocent pleas at arraignments for driving while intoxicated and related charges. A third, Roy Johnson, pleaded guilty and was fined. Many others cited for moving traffic violations were listed.

William Clarence Schrader S. Cherry Williams Robinson RFD Gardner Roy Johnson S. Cherny Schrader

School Board Proposes Group Insurance Plan

Ottawa school board hears a proposed single package insurance plan by Lyman Corlis with attorney Robert A. Anderson and clerk H. L. Larson aimed at saving money. Bids may be accepted for 80 90 and 10 percent of replacement costs with valuation at 80 percent of 1958. Plans cover fire extended coverage vandalism and malicious mischief. The board will circulate the report to agents and hold a meeting January 19. The board also agrees to admit nine District 55 pupils to Ottawa next year if transportation is provided and considers other closed districts. Superintendent Parker seeks a new guidance counselor. junior high English teacher Howard Doman will handle duties next year. Deborah James to replace kindergarten teacher Wayne Smith at Eugene Field. The board invites petitioners to present suggestions.

Ottawa School Board Lyman Corlis Robert A. Anderson H. L. Larson Corlis Las Larson Ottawa District 55 Sand Creek Henry A. Parker Bonnie Hughson Howard Doman Deborah James Wayne Smith Eugene Field James Emporia State

Hospital Notes Admissions and Births in town

Admissions list includes Mrs Myrtle Wiesen 933 Ash James W Baker 207 S Cedar Joe Bowen 605 N Mulberry with entries dated Tuesday John B Falls 134 Maple Mrs Bert Ross 634 S Oak today Birth Mr and Mrs Danny Rogers Baldwin daughter born Tuesday weight 7 lb 4 oz Dismissals include Owen Heidner RFD 3 Mrs Gary Reimer 604 S Locust Charlie McDaniel 760 S Locust to Cedar House nursing home Mrs Jack Seyler and baby son WellsVille Tuesday

Myrtle Wiesen James W. Baker S. Cedar Joe Bowen N. Mulberry John B. Falls Bert Ross S. Oak Danny Rogers Baldwin Owen Heidner Gary Reimer Charlie McDaniel

Volunteers Put Out Fire In Wellsville

The Wellsville Volunteer fire department responded at 9 a.m. Tuesday to a blaze at the Len Bell home at 2nd and Locust. A small area on the east side near the roof burned, likely starting from the heating stove and flue. David Beasley alerted the fire crew.

Wellsville 2Nd and Locust Len Bell David Beasley

Kansas City Market Report Cattle and Hog Highlights

Cattle totals around 2 800 with calves 150. steers active and up to 25 higher. Cows and vealers show gains, good to choice steers 23.50 to 26.90, heifers 23.50 to 25.75. Hogs 2 500 head, barrows and gilts up 50, sows 25 to 50 higher, 190 to 290 pounds 16.50 to 18.00, 300 to 400 pounds 12.50 to 15.00. Also market quotes for grains and feeds listed in the report.

Kansas City

Card of Thanks and public notices from old local society pages

Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to relatives friends Veterans of War’s Inc American Legion and mentions flowers. Survivors listed for Arthur EH Macoubrie Ernest Cleve Macoubrie Edna Jacobson. Real estate note remove property from listing at 1504 South Oak by Robert W Bowman. Fraternal notices for Union Chapter No 15 O E S Stated meeting January 4 7 30 p m. Beauceant No 136 meeting January 5 7 30 p m with installation Sir Knights and Ladies welcome Conclave January 5 7 30 p m wear uniforms Estel C Northway E C Gerald B Harford Rec.

Veterans of War's, Inc The American Legion John R. McEchron Arthur Eh, Macoubrie Ernest and Cleve Macoubrie Edna Jacobson W. H. Ball Rantoul South Oak Robert W. Bowman Union EB. S

Ottawa Youths To Stage Saturday Dance

Ottawa youths plan a teen and college student dance at the VFW hall on US 59 north of Ottawa this Saturday at 8:30 PM. Bruce Bundy and Fred Gollier sponsor with VFW chaperones. Fire Flys from Lawrence provide music. a small admission is charged. If successful, it may become a weekly event.

VFW US 59 Ottawa Bruce Bundy Fred Gollier Bundy Fire Fly Lawrence

New Post Offices Authorized for Perry and Louisburg

Regional postal officials reported today that new post offices have been authorized for Perry and Louisburg in Kansas.

Wichita Perry Louisburg Kan

Marriage Licenses Issued for Lamb and Yohe Pair

Channel M Lamb, 31, of Paola, and Karen Yohe, 16, of Ottawa, obtained marriage licenses joining them in wedlock. The unusual pairing drew attention at the local courthouse, with authorities noting standard eligibility was met.

M. Lamb Paola Karen Yohe Ottawa

Probate notices in Gilliland and Halloren estates rise in Ottawa

In Franklin County Kansas probate court hearings are set for estate matters. Earl Gililand seeks final settlement and distribution of H W Gilliland's estate with attorney and executor fees to be approved. defenses due January 28 1961. Claire H Becker petitions probate of Mayo Halloren will dated June 1 1958 and appointment of Robert Hill as administrator with defenses due January 20 1981.

State of Kansas Franklin County Said H. W. Gilliland Harry Willie Gilliland Harry Willis Gilliland Harry Wills Gilliland Ottawa Petitien Mayer Halloren Claire H. Becker Mayo Halloren Robert 8. Hill T.a Kansas

Also Mentioned on This Page

N. Amer College Dick Peters Milton Stoffer University of Kansas Medical Center Snyder Pharmacy S. Main Anna Tshantz King Santa Fe Olivia Sieg Stormont Vai Hospital Topeka Harry Tucker Williamsburg Lawrence Memorial Hospital Edwin W. Howes Eith William Howe Steven Mudrick David Mudrick S. Elm University of Missouri Mina Brewer Nettie Christie Pontiac Mich Hazel Haney Grace Brewer Ross Brewer Osawatomie Gulf Oil Company Rotary Club George Hughes John Martin Wilson Counts Ross Nelson Robert McEchron R. D. Giber Jr Connie Sandra Donald McEchron Kas Sherman Price Wellington J. F. Price Garnett Edith Mc.Call Joe Clark Richmond Waverly Lane Homewood Princeton George Stewart S. Mulberry Iverson Chatsworth Calif Joe Lowner Washington Edward H. Rees Congress Rep G. E. Shriver Rees Washington, D.C Jack Frederick Guyett Robert Cowdin L. C. Stoneking J. E. Shenk Kansas State Penitentiary Lansing jJan Terry L. Cramer N. Cedar Klebe A. Cox Frederick F. Krabeil John W. Spence Independence Roy Franklin Morgan Strong City Gordon L. Paul John Ed Warring Charley Robert Riley Coffeyville Karl E. Bates Wilford EF. Mayhew John L. Hanscom Jr Richard Ww. Goodman Ames Iowa Ronald E. Sims Charlie Henry Neighbor Sims Cox Goodman Bates Wellsville News Little Tom Bernhard Fleming's Ruhamah New Hope Ruhamah Baptist Church Ralph Bloomer Joe Spratt R. B. Shoemaker New Hope Byf Irene Peckham Wellsville Baptist Church Jeffrey Grant Robert Courter F. M. Clark Ferdinand Clark Jr Larry. Clark Ft. Leavenworth Rupert Winn Janie Kent Near Olathe Fernleaf Barnett Milo Hill Pacoima Cailif Marcelene Henry Todd Jennie Lytle Milo ‘Hills Bernhard Fleming F. G. Bryant Kansas City, MO Rock Creek School Agnes Stuart Bertha Miller Richard Terrrell Lynn Olathe David Sieg Harison Eames Ike Lester Whitley Jr Herbert Wright Cosey Dandies Square Ttke Whitley Iane the Wright Robert Groshong Freddie and Frances Kay Pilot Point, Tex A. B. Hagelin Joe Bohner and Willard Faye Colegrove Prophetstown Miss Mabel Colegrove Thomas Lucien Whitley Thomas Spokane Cotwner Harry Auto Part Specialists Harry Smith Auto Supply S.ccseecsese Pes Besiete Nancy Lamb W. M. Vola Phillips Jack Stephenson John Dellinger Tancred Commandery No. ii K-T Estel C. Northway E. C. Gerald B. Harford Rec Marl Gilliland Bowers & Bowers, Attorneys Petitioner Anderson & Byrd Humane Society 2Nd Main Kelly's Carman Shepherd Bruno Gas-Ometer Company 3Rd St Tusa Oklahoma ARICO L. E. Rhodes Monroe Motel Mom & Pops Cafe Pomona General Services Henry Alban Knapp Lee Carter Sycamore Conrad Ottawa Herald General Services Standard Rendering Co Callect Singer Binger Chappell Cleaners H & R Block. Inc McCracken Sheldon Trk. & Trac. Co Bill Bitts Katt Shaffer Rt. 2 Kenneth Davia Yorkshire Pigs Willum Yo” Rink Leeds Feeds Floyd Ekaub Association N. Main
Search Courier

Search the Ottawa Herald Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Ottawa Herald?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication