Greenwood community meeting moved to Thursday night
In Ottawa the Greenwood community will hold its meeting Thursday night January 12 now instead of Friday night as planned. Cake and coffee will be served. The city’s fourth accident of the year occurred at Logan and Main last night. Cecil Farrig and Faye Griffin were involved. light property damage reported. Four Franklin county women will attend an Extension Service session. attendees named. Delmer Fy. Bitar of Yola fined in city court. Ottawa Junior High basketball to face Highland Park ninth grade at 6 30 pm tomorrow. 10 cent admission. A purebred German Schnauzer named Top Dog released to Humane Society, value 300 dollars. Montgomery Ward parking lot on Walnut closed for resurfacing. Died in California Albert Whebler, 69, Ottawa native, died in Home Linda, California, December 1. cousin of Angus Wheeler and H B Wheeler. health decline 18 months. Admitted Earl Cramer, Mrs Fred Hornecker, Mrs Louis Wylie today. Births Thomas Johnson son born Monday 7 lb 4% oz. Donald Rappard son born Monday 9 lb 2 oz. Dismissed John Lamb and infant son, Rockwood Acres. Walter Heidenschmidt, Michigan Valley.
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Earl Cramer
Fred Hornecker
Walnut
Eldon Hall
Melvern
Louis Wylie
Osawatomie
Thomas Johnson
N. Oak
Donald Rappard
Overbrook
John Lamb
Rockwood Acres
Walter Heidschmidt
Michigan Valley
Educated Thief Reported After Car Break-In at University
A Crelekon University student told police yesterday that someone broke into his car and stole two textbooks on crime, a notebook outlining criminal investigations, and a copy of the Nebraska criminal statutes.
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Pirruccelly
Crelekon University
Widow To Get Hubbard Estate Benefit After Husband’s Death
The widow of Ottawan R. Hubbard, who died November 22, will receive a life interest in the estate until her death. Mrs. Frederika Hubbard of 610 Ash inherits all real and personal property, with the remainder going to daughter Anne H. Madison of Indianapolis after the widow’s death. Hubbard’s estate is valued over $50,000 and Mrs Hubbard is named executrix.
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R. Hubbard
Frederika Hubbard
Skilton Music Club Presents Orchestral Evening at First Baptist
The Ottawa Skilton Music Club hosts a Guest Night at First Baptist Church featuring organ performances by Carol Tulless, Carol Wiles, Dick Miller, and Carol Brown under Mrs. Edgar D. Kerr. Repertoire includes Mendelssohn, Marriott, Haydn, Franck, and Bach with hostesses listed.
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Ottawa Skilton Music Club
First Baptist Church
Charles Hawley
Carol Tulless
Carol Wiles
Dick Miller
Carol Brown
Edgar D. Kerr
Carol Tulloss
Father
Mendelssohn
Marriott
Russell
Haydn
Franck
Kohlmann
Fletcher
Tony-Botel
Purvis
Bach
Frank Thayer
Harold Rich
George Lister
Ola Easley
Hope Mott
Marjorie Lancaster
College Heads Have It Rough
Theodore A. Distler of the Association of American Colleges warned at a press conference that college presidents face ulcer and heart attack risks amid a shortening average tenure. He cited about 70 presidents resign each year and noted replacements are hard to find due to job complexities.
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ST. Louis U7
United States
Theodore A. Distler
The
Association of American Colleges
Florida farmers hit by frost and cold losses
Florida growers report heavy frost damage across peninsular areas from Lake Okeechobee south to the Keys. Tomato, bean, watermelon, pepper, eggplant and sweet corn crops suffered major losses, with John Campbell estimating 30 to 40 percent of tender crops destroyed and district agents calling the situation severe. A farm youth group plan was outlined in Franklin County with a meeting at Co-Op hall and a January 25 organizing session. Keith Page was named temporary chairman and Mrs. Dale VanHorn acting secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Franklin County
Co-Op Hall
Don Wilson
Rural Youth of Farm Bureau
Keith Page
Route 3
Ottawa
Dale VanHorn
Miami
Fla
Florida
Atlantic Coast
Broward County
Lake Okeechobee
Florida Keys
John Campbell
Dade
West Palm Beach
M. A. Mounts
Denver Plans Eight Meter Maids To Check Meters
Denver hires eight meter maids in uniform to check downtown parking meters for overtime violations. The jobs pay up to 256 dollars per month. The meter maids relieve motorcycle patrolmen but have no arrest authority.
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Denver
Dispute Over Second Term Debate Among Republicans on Eisenhower's Run
Washington Republicans split over President Eisenhower seeking a second term. Senator Cole argues it harms the country to urge a return, while Saltonstall and Thye support a run if he can do the job. Four others say his recent remarks and news conferences suggest he will run, though Young doubts a bid. Mundt notes Key West statements bolster second term odds, and Bender cites duty and responsibility as implying he may not quit.
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Washington
Rep. Cole
R-Ny
Eisenhower
Sen
Saltonstall
R-Mass
Thye
R-Minn
Sen. Young
North Dakota
Cole
Sen. Mundt
South Dakota
Key West
Sen. Bender
Ohio
Bender
Bill Summers: AL Umpire in Seven World Series
American League umpire Bill Summers has appeared in seven World Series, marking a notable career milestone. Summers officiated in multiple Fall Classics, earning recognition for his consistent umpiring across baseball's championship stages.
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Bill Summers
Six Ton Drops By Parachute
LEADVILLE Colorado six ton loads will be parachuted from Air Force C124 aircraft at high altitudes in subzero Rockies tests. The 18th Air Force will drop heavy equipment building material and supplies for a polar station supporting a U S Navy expedition to the Antarctic.
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Leadville
Colo
Colorado Rockies
Air Force
South Pole
18Th Air Force
U. S. Navy
Antarctic
Dodge City Man Seeks Hope's Post in Congress Run
Arthur Nevins of Dodge City announced today his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for representative in Congress from Kansas fifth district. Nevins, in Topeka for the budget session, authorized the release of his announcement. A hydroelectric plant is under construction near the Orinoco Caroni junction in Venezuela using the Caroni falls.
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Dodge City
Arthur Nevins
Kansas
Nevins
Topeka
Orinoco
Caroni
Venezuela
Snowbound Villagers Receive Aid as England Faces Deluge
Rescue teams struggled through heavy snowdrifts to reach marooned villagers on Britain’s east coast. Gales from the Atlantic caused chaotic road conditions nationwide as a massive snow cover extended across the east coast and into Western Europe reaching Italy.
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London
From
Atlantic
England
Britain
Europe
Italy
One Convicted One Acquitted In District Court
District court juries yesterday found one defendant guilty and another not guilty. Harry E. Greenup of Peoria was convicted of drunken driving and had been arrested September 25. his attorney said a motion for a new trial would be filed. Sam Byrd of Ottawa was acquitted on being drunk in a public place after being arrested October 29 and later found guilty in police court. Jurors on Byrd included Lenore Devore and James K. Peckham among others. A recovery action for Ellsworth Peters against Charles W. Roseberry seeks 839.78 for truck damages and loss of use from an accident near Colony on November 17, 1953. The Peters-Roseberry jury comprised Clarence Koch and others including Lenore Devore. Tomorrow the state will charge William E. Gilliland with drunk driving, resisting arrest, and drunkenness in a public place.
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Harry E. Greenup
Peoria
Greenup
Sam Byrd
Ottawa
Byrd
Lenore Devore
James K. Peckham
Russell Lambert
Norma M. Brim
Fred A. Doman
Bertes A. McKinley
C. F. Boston
Howard Steele
Homer R. Perry
Martin Reh
Thaida Vann
Paul Howell
Ellsworth
W. Peters
Garnett
Charles W. Roseberry
William E. Gilliland
Rt. 3
Gilliland
Must Apply For Corn Allotment In 1956
Farmers planning corn planting on farms with no corn in 1953 54 or 55 must apply for a corn acreage allotment to obtain price support in 1956. Russell Wray Jr chairing the county ASC committee says quotas do not apply to corn but lack of allotment makes all corn on such farms ineligible for price support. Applications available at the county ASC office, due February 1. Port Authority bus terminal in New York is the world’s largest, handling about 5 000 interstate movements and over 130 000 daily passengers.
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Russell Wray, Jr
Ottawa
ASC
Wray
New York
Port Authority
New York Convention and Visitors Bureau
Local Markets and Pallbearers at Princeton Cemetery Burial
Wilson A. R. Mooney George McDaniel Everett Collins Garfield Cooper led local markets while pallbearers Ben Haney Dean Carey Lawrence Tice Lloyd Carr Clif ford Tice and Howard Tucker attended. Mrs Howard Tucker sang hymns with Mrs J R Henning. Burial was in Princeton cemetery. Savings bonds are an investment.
Peters Funeral Services For John D Peters
Funeral services for John D Peters who died January 3 were held at Lamb Funeral Home January 6 with Rev Roger Fredrik and Dr W A Elliott officiating. Honorary pallbearers included Lew Wilson Ralph Haney and Henry.
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EWS Briefs
Steager
Herald
Greenwood
Logan
Main
Cecil Farrig
Faye ‘Griffin
Oak
Félela
Fe Delmer
Bitar
Yola
Gasolis
Raster
Gamex
Ottawa Junior High
Highland Park
Humane Society
Animal Shelter
Montgomery Ward
Walnut Street
Gardner P. Walker
Charles
Ray Ashwell
Clarence W. Miller
California
Albert Whébler
Homa Linda
Calif
Angus Wheeler
H. B. Wheeler
qDistinctive
Hubbard
Skilton Music Club
du Barry
Hope
C. A. Myers & Son
Centropolis
Kas
Charley Minchel
Hast Ditch St
Lawrence
Overbrook Livestock
Jack Nelson
Pomona
Anderson County
Jack Quaintance
Centerville
Neill George
Waverly
Chet Hermreck
Richmond
Albert Stewart & Son Farm
Albert
Harold
Ten
Orange County
Wilson and Oast
John Rossman
Wilson and Locust
Franklin Co
Wilson & Locust
C. L. Kapp
Don Jansen
Princeton Cemetery
Printy & Son
Ben Printy
N. Main
Saffron Glass Co
Cne
Whigs
Lamb Funeral Home
Paine
Pontiac
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