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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1958
Page
2
Geace Episcopal Church invites parishioners to its annual supper and business meeting on Monday evening January 13 at 6 30. The event will cover church affairs and forthcoming activities with attendees urged to attend.
Kansas records show 1957 as the state's eighth wettest year, with statewide average precipitation at 33.13 inches. Wellington led with 54.10 inches. Big Bow, Stanton County, reported 15.73 inches, and many stations saw near fourfold 1956 totals. Climatologist A D Robb notes mild temperatures average about one degree below normal and hints at returning dry weather.
Former Governor Alf Landon urged the 1958 Kansas Legislature to first cut government costs and consider a fundraising package if needed. He backed broad-based taxes including income inheritance royalties sand and gravel and a sales tax expansion to meet budget demands amid drought weather notes and a heavy 1957 severance tax on gas and oil yielding about 4.2 million dollars annually.
Funeral services were held for James F. Swonger 81 of Topeka at Wall Diffenderfer Mortuary with burial in Topeka Cemetery. He died Wednesday night, a former restaurant proprietor and first president of the Kansas Official Council. Surviving are his widow, a son, a daughter Mrs Henning, and five grandchildren. Mrs Clara Cochran 78, former Pomona and Appanoose resident, died in Chicago. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery after services Monday at 3 30 p m at McVey Dengel Mortuary with Rev Charles Gross officiating. Legislative leaders say they will push for a higher retail sales tax to raise over 10 million dollars in new revenue.
Hospital notes show multiple admissions and discharges including Randy Jo Livingston at 1030 Walnut on Friday and Susie Jones at 721 N Poplar. Thelma Howard at 145 Locust also listed today. discharges include Dean Nossinger at 1334 S Poplar and Katharine Price of Williamsburg. Other entries include Mrs Miguel Garcia at 1002 N Mulberry and Barbara and Jimmy Boardman at 1214 Willow.
Franklin County probate judge Winton A. Winter and social welfare director Wanda Baird will visit Osawatomie January 17 for the second annual Osawatomie State Hospital conference with probate judges from 22 counties. They will tour the state hospital and discuss mutual interests in hospitalization admission and discharge of mentally ill patients.
Franklin County Women's Republican Club will host a Friday luncheon on January 17 at the North American Hotel at 12 30. Speaker is Mrs Ailee Henry of Oskaloosa, vice chair of the Republican State Committee, with Mrs Lee Perkins of Richmond presiding. County officers include Mrs Gilbert Robe vice president Miss Nel Nordyke secretary and Mrs Homer Flora treasurer. Reservations may be made by calling Mrs Robe or Mrs Flora.
Landon said he would follow the team course this year with budget and revenue recommendations to be presented to the Legislature next week. He did not disclose specifics, noting that if more revenue is needed from the sales tax, broadening the base is preferable to raising the tax.
A diesel switch engine was stolen from Union Pacific yards in Ogden Utah and found abandoned half an hour later near the mouth of Weber Canyon east of the city. Yard crews reported the engine rolling onto the eastbound mainline tracks and alerted authorities as a freight train halted at Morgan after the incident.
A reader column discusses reducing pills, warning they are not true wonder drugs and explaining how some therapies alter appetite or metabolism. Dr Molner urges informed reading. Letters describe cyst healing, cancer risks, and hernia surgery outcomes, with requests for pamphlets on leg cramps.
Local markets feature barley soybeans corn and eggs with prices noted. Hazel Wiley reports on club meetings at Minnie Logan’s home, Rebekah Lodge installation, and a town canvass effort. Also includes a medical note on diet drugs and long term weight control advice.
Funeral services for Mrs Lillian Maul of Wellsville who died yesterday will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Coughlin Funeral Home with Rev. John W. Stallans officiating. Burial will be in the Eudora Cemetery. Also noted are funeral services for Mrs Mary Miller who died January 7, with services held January 10 at McVey Dengel Mortuary. Pallbearers listed include H. L. Richardson, Randolph Bundy, Frank McNutt, Richard Fritts, Frank Dietrich and Robert Gault. Albert J. Williams sang hymns with Mrs R. L. Stevens accompanying. burial in Paola cemetery.
To feed an unexpected guest, boost the creamed tuna dish by adding canned shrimp. The flavors complement each other well, creating a quicker, more substantial seafood option. Serve over toast, pasta, or rice for a complete meal.
Albert Joseph Toumberlin 27 of N Oak pleaded innocent in County Court this morning to charges of drunk driving and having an open bottle in his car. Judge Winter set trial for Jan 18, bound at $500 and ordered jail. He was arrested last night 1½ miles north of Ottawa on US 59 by the Highway Patrol after a failed bond posting.
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