News Briefs from the First United Presbyterian area
Changes announce meeting date for the Woman's Association to the third Monday evening. Advices include a divorce granted to Opal M. Hancock from Edgar E. Hancock for gross neglect. Mrs. A. C. Heigele recovering after a scalp wound from a fall. Jurors ordered to appear Jan 21. License sales tallied for Franklin County. Tire theft reported at Moore Chevrolet. January clearance sale at June's. Post Office regional director Shoemake visited Ottawa. Vandalism damage to Guy Haffner's car set at about 90 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Presbyterian Woman’s Association
Moray
Deaths of J S Hilton and Elba Bader Lehman
J S Hilton 73 of Paola died Friday after a two year illness in Miami County Hospital. He was a retired miner and welder, served in US Army and RAF, buried in Hope Cemetery with veteran honors. Elba Bader Lehman 67 of Wichita, formerly Ottawa, died after a heart attack in St Francis Hospital. Survived by three daughters and one son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Sherman
Sherm” Hilton
E. Chippewa
Paola
Miami County Hospital
Ottawa
Franklin County
Dengel & Son
Wes James
Hope Cemetery
Louis H. Harrion
J. W. Tomlinson
Mr. Hilton
Little Rock
Ark
U.S. Army
Royal Air Force
London
England
Army
Church of Christ
Bolivar
American Legion
Wellsville
Warren Black
Hilton
Emma Hawk
FY. Scott
Nellie Bacon
Joe W. Hilton
Ontabellow
Calif
James Phares
George Manlove
Elba Bader Lehman
Wichita
St. Francis Hospital
Howard Thrasher
E. Wilson
James Lemon
Salt Lake City
Loren Broy- Tés
Logan
Ervin Bader
Jennings
Remodeled Building on 2nd Street Completes Front Upgrade
Lister Hardware and Plumbing at 123 E 2nd completed front remodeling this week after acquiring the building in January from Arthur Dennis. The project includes a glass and brick facade. The Lister building also houses Ottawa Blue Print Alliance Repair and County Farm Bureau groups at 121 E 2nd, formerly 32014 S Main, with Jack Farm Bureau Insurance Service. Bob Robbins lauds the new, accessible ground-level quarters as more convenient. Nearby market notes cover auto sales trends with 1962 imports dipping while luxury domestic cars rise, plus Colby Furniture’s Chicago and Dallas showings, Redwood Inn manager changes, and Alexander-Doyen Real Estate offices at 112 E 2nd undergoing paneling, ceiling lowering, and new built-in desks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Lister
Lister Hardware and Plumbing
E. 2Nd
Lister
Arthur Dennis
Ottawa Blueprint and
Alliance Repair
Hickory Street
Franklin County Farm Bureau Association
Alexander-Doyen Real Estate
Strike and labor stalemates hit multiple industries
A three-judge panel blamed union strife for New York City's 36 day newspaper blackout affecting nine dailies. In Cleveland two daily papers halted for 44 days as contract talks begin. Longshoremen seek mediation in Atlantic and Gulf dock strike. 60,000 members idle over 21 days, 500 ships tied. Shoemakers shutter 12 Brockton plants as 3,000 workers strike. Carpenters report 80 percent of 125 Nevada picketers return to work. 2,200 to 2,400 others also cross lines. Southern Railway strike threatens 1,200 workers. Loco motive firemen threaten walkout in 14 states and DC over contract terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Willard Wirtz
New York
Atlantic and Gulf Coast
International Longshoremen’s Association
Brockton
Mass
Independent Brotherhood of Shoe and Allied Craftsmen
Atomic Energy Commission
Nevada
Employment Up In State Kansas Unemployment Drops
TOPEKA AP A rise in unemployment was reported by the State Employment Security Division for the week ending last Saturday. Kansas posted an insured unemployment rate of 3.7 percent, up from 3.1 percent the prior week, with a year ago rate of 4.4 percent. Payments totaled 211,799 dollars to 5,553 claimants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
State Employment Security Division
Blames Printers For Strike Hits New York Papers
A fact finding panel censured printers union leaders for a 36 day city wide strike that shut down nine major New York newspapers. Mediators from city, state and federal levels will join talks today as wages and benefits dispute over a two year contract with printers seeking about $18.45 weekly raise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rescuers Reach Blazing St. Anthony Before Explosion
Seven men aboard the 96 foot St. Anthony were saved by helicopter minutes before a devastating blast wrecked the fishing vessel off Provincetown Massachusetts. Skipper Bernardo Pennino said fire began in the engine room near 4 a.m. The crew evacuated to the bow as Coast Guard assets converged and Lt Joseph Tanguay executed a basket hoist to shore despite 30 mph winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provincetown
Mass
Bernardo Pennino
Everett
St. Anthony
Pennine
Coast Guard
Acushnet
J. G
Joseph Tanguay
Beverly
Funeral services for Garfield F. Meeks
Garfield F. Meeks died January 8. Services were January 11 at Lamb Funeral Home with Rev. Ned M. Roberts officiating. Pallbearers named George M. Stewart Lewis P. Stewart Adam F. Wicke Donald L. White Vernon Stewart and George E. Marsh. C. J. Milton Jr. sang with Mrs. J. R. Henning on piano. Burial in Highland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield F. Meeks
Lamb Funeral
Ned M. Roberts
George M. Stewart
Lewis P. Stewart
Adam F. Wicke
Donald L. White
Vernon Stewart
George E. Marsh
C. J. Milton, Jr
J. R. Henning
Highland Cemetery
Workers Back Kaiser Steel Profit Sharing Plan
Fontana California AP union officials say Kaiser Steel Fontana plant workers voted in favor of a profit sharing plan to curb strikes. The program, effective March 1, creates a labor reserve pool for workers displaced by automation. they will be retrained and reassigned as the firm expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fontana
Calif
Kaiser Steel
Hospital Notes Admissions and Births Reported
Admissions include John Davis of Williams burg and Mrs. Madge Wallace with Friday dates. Births note Mr. and Mrs. Walter Potter at 509 N Mulberry with a Friday birth weight 8 lb 12% oz. Dismissals list multiple residents and countryside routes including Cynthia Ann Blanco and Rita Malburg, among others, with Friday and Saturday discharge references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Potter
N. Mulberry
John Baxter
Lane
Marie Freed
Penny Harris
Cynthia Ann Blanco
Ft. Huchaca
Ariz
Floyed Schmoe
Ralph Wood
S. Elm
James Curry
N. Hickory
Keith Wait
Trexel Warren
Ray MacArthur
Richmond
Rita Malburg
N. Main
Joseph Quepper
Baby Son
S. Mulberry
Bank of Pomona reports condition as of Dec 26 1962
Citizens State Bank of Pomona Kansas files report of condition showing assets of 1 747 448 53 and total deposits 1 612 073 16. Major figures include cash 166 926 40, U S Government obligations 203 088 19, deposits from states and subdivisions 335 281 21, loans 357 300 87, and capital accounts 192 363 58. Directors Neal B Baxter John F Hudelson Lois Baxter Nicholas Hudelson certify accuracy on Jan 5 1963.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Home
U. S
PITAL
Fae Ag Te
Neal B. Baxter
Neal
Baxter John F. Hudelson
Lois C. Baxter
Nicholas Hudelson
State of
Kansas
Franklin
First National Bank Ottawa Kansas Report of Condition 1962
The document details the December 28 1962 financial condition of the First National Bank of Ottawa Kansas. It lists assets including cash items 1 200 002 88 federal obligations 1 813 602 08 state and local government obligations 417 514 74 corporate stocks 1 500 00 bank premises 64 000 00 and total assets 6 182 779 75. Deposit totals include state and local government deposits banks deposits and certified checks with a grand total of 3 103 986 79.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Kansas
U.S
Wpn
Federal Res. Bank
Uete Peace Bank
Seace
U. S
Bank Report of Condition and Directors Attestation
James J. Chandler cashier of the bank declares the report of condition true and correct to the best of his knowledge. Directors attest to the report and declare it examined and true to the best of their belief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Chandler
Hearing Notice for Final Settlement in Mise Estate
In Franklin County Kansas Probate Court J O Mise deceased No 10780 executor James P Mize petitions for final settlement and heirs determination. Defenses due January 26 1963 at 11:00 a m in Ottawa Kansas. Also city of Pomona financial statement for July 1 to December 31 1962 included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Kansas
J. O. Mise
State of
James P. Mine
J. O. Mine
Ottawa
James P. Mize
Clark
Mize
Lillard Walnut
Seventh Streets
Salina
Robert L. Pinet
City OF
Pomona
Treas
Notice of Hearyng in Estate Matters in Ottawa Kansas
First published January 12 1963 notice concerns estate of Paul Deneve deed details of Lots 22 24 26 in Johnsons Addition Ottawa Franklin County Kansas and other property heirs urged to file defenses by February 6 1963 at 10 00 am in Ottawa court. Also notices of appointment for Neal B Baxter executor of Robert H Prewitt estate and petition for sale of real estate of Raymond H Moffett includes description of property and filing dates with dates of first and last publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Kansas
Paul Deneve
Ottawa
Mary Deneve
Donald L. White
State of Kansas
Robert H. Prewitt
Neal B. Baxter
Raymond H. Moffett
Winton A. Winter
C.t.a
Overbrook Livestock Sale and Related Auctions Weekly
Pomona and Ottawa area livestock sales list weekly auctions in Kansas. Includes Overbrook and Allen County sales on Wednesdays and Fridays, with dates such as January 16 and January 21. Mentions Franklin County Sale Company, Cap, Harold Stewart, Charles Beatty, Myers Bros, and long list of locations and contact numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomona
Kas
Overbrook
Overbreok
Kansas
Allen County Livestock Auction
Gas City
Myers Bros
Centropolis
Claude
Howard
Ottawa
Pranklin
Svery
O Highway
Carl Fisher Jr
Waverly
Franklin County
Vernon Fitsgerald
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Ellis
Opal M. Hancock
Edgar E. Hancock
A. C. Heigele
Ransom Memorial Hospital
A&p
Floyd Coffman
Ralph Shafer
Moore Chevrolet
S. Main
Charles W. Shoemake
Post Office Department
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Guy Haffner
Haffner
Estabrook
J. S. “Sherm” Hilton
Elba Lehman
Carl E. Stone
Jonathan Ira
Star Chief
Pontiac
Minnick Motor Co
Jonathan
Harold Tetwiler
Herald
Jack
Farm Bureau
The
Wall Street Journal
Henry Colby
Colby’s
Chicago
Colby
Dallas
Dick Bellefeuille
Juanita Gregg
Associated Press
New York City
Cleveland
Teamsters Union
American Newspaper Guild
Southern Railway Co
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
H. E. Gilbert
States
District of Columbia
Ats
Blanche Lamb
Bob Roberts
Lamb
Kaiser Steel Plan
Acura Aa
Smith Insurance & Bending Agency
John Davis
RFD
Williamsburg
Madge Wallace
Legals
Citizens State Bank
W. W. Clevenger
Notary Public
First National Bank
Towner Ss Oe Eo
Ptivous
R. M. Clogston
Hanes, C
W. Hegberg
Co. Treas
Vivian K. Eiching
John B. Pierson
Boucer
Hattie Boucek
First Baptist Church
Raymond Jennings
Souts
al Don Norn
Yieseees
Accos
Howard Beard
Thomas E. A. Walters
Ottawa Lodge No. 18
AF. & AM
Temple Board
George A. Ledom
W. M
Gerald B. Harford
Sec’y
Jack Nelson
Printy
Ben Printy
Matin
Ry Wuseway
Harold Stewart
Charles Beatty
Charles — Lyndon, Kansas
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