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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1956
Page
6
Ottawan Dr. Josaphyne Davis recalls the 1907 Dr Biederwolf revival in Ottawa where Homer Rodehaver sang. Her daughter Orpha Kiesow born during the revival, tabernacle near the Davis home at 600 S Main. Even in snow, crowds were large as converts were called, then the evangelist and singer visited after.
Five new directors were named to one year terms at the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce meeting. New directors are Robert Bauman Scott Store E E Ted Dorkins Ottawa Steel Mrs John E Going Coca Cola Co Robert S Hill Kansas State Bank and Robert F Killough Killough Construction Co Mrs Going is the first woman on the Ottawa board. The group urged flood control bond removal for a Locust Street bridge in spring votes to avoid jeopardizing flood bonds. John Sheldon chairs the flood control committee. Directors approved Ottawa University fund drive and a project to lead the religious census by Ottawa churches. Richard Ransom National Highway 50 Federation spoke on Highway 50 tourism and a new brochure covering 3 300 miles. Businesses may list in the brochure by contacting the Chamber office. The United States Military Academy at Sentee was first opened on July 4.
The Kansas State Board of Agriculture heard a plan for a 316,724 water study at the annual convention. The Kansas Water Resources Board seeks 183,000 for its work plus 133,724 for other agencies. A 150,000 staff to start a state water plan is requested, with 25,000 for cooperative work with the U S Geological Survey and 10,000 for water laws research. Additional agency requests include 5,000 more groundwater work and 9,350 for topo mapping, 14,900 for stream pollution abatement, 4,194 for groundwater quality, 31,180 for irrigation research, and 69,000 for watershed development studies.
Ottawa University debaters join the William Jewell College tourney in Liberty tomorrow. The Blizzard Tournament features senior and junior divisions with Ottawa pairs including James Springfield and Donald Stenger in the Flexible Flier section and Jack Bremer with Vernon Barnes in Snowplow.
General Maxwell Taylor, U.S. Army chief of staff, states that antiaircraft artillery defenses in the Panama Canal Zone will unquestionably be replaced entirely by guided missiles.
The Kansas program renews licenses in 2 year periods with new permits costing $1. Drivers born in even numbered years must obtain a renewal this year, before their birthday or after a driving test. Odd birth years wait until 1957. Notices go out about 30 days before birthdays. About 15 people daily visit the office at 112 E Second to apply.
A Franklin county jury found William E. Gilliland guilty of resisting arrest and being drunk in a public place while acquitting him of drunk driving. The offenses occurred September 28 near First and Walnut. A motion for a new trial may be heard February 2.
Wealthy Otis businessman HIAWATHA Wi-C. O. Dimmock, about 80, was robbed and beaten last night. He recalls being jerked from his car in his garage. Wallet contents taken. price details and local ads mentioned. Dimmock is a noted Ottawa University alumnus and trustee.
Senator Aiken voiced confidence Congress can agree on a soil bank plan as Senate Agriculture Committee, led by Ellender, prioritizes a new farm law urged by President Eisenhower. The plan pays farmers to retire land from crops, subsidized up to 400 million dollars this year, to reduce oversupply and build a land bank for future needs. Secretary Benson says prompt action could bolster farm prices.
United Presbyterian church held its annual congregational meeting last night. Randolph Bundy was re-elected chair man. Thomas Michel was elected elder for four years. Trustees William Abbott and Robert Hull were elected. Treasurer Mrs. B. G. Otto, organist Mrs. R. L. Stevens, assistant organist Randolph Bundy, chief usher Joe Lawson, clerk Robert Hull. Bible school officials appointed include superintendent Robert Hull, assistant superintendent J. P. Feighner, song leader Shirley Horn, secretary Corwin Shields, pianist Mrs. W. W. Whitacre, assistant Mrs. Thomas Michel, junior department superintendent, and a flower committee with Mrs. Carl Wittman, Mrs. Robert Coleman, and Mrs Dave Moore, youth leaders Mr. and Mrs. Guy Murdock.
Boston news reports FBI Chief Hoover announced a solution and the 11 men alleged to be involved in the Brinks $1,218,111 heist. Grand jury testimony followed as six suspects were arrested in Greater Boston with others in prison or at large. Prosecution aims on conspiracy to rob banks and government property with life-imprisonment possible for convicted individuals.
Generally fair east and partly cloudy west this afternoon and tonight. Increasing southerly winds with dust likely in western areas. Warmer across central regions today and tonight. Saturday partly cloudy and warmer east and south, turning colder in the northwest. Low tonight 25 to 35, high Saturday in the 50s northeast to 60s southwest. Yesterday's high 38, low 14. River 49 feet.
An alleged driving spree led to the arrest of two local youths. Kenneth Coons, 19, of Locust, faced charges of reckless driving and reckless operation of a car. He pleaded not guilty and was released on a $25 bond for a police court trial tomorrow. David Berger, 19, of Sycamore, was charged with an improperly registered vehicle and lacking a valid license. Berger’s trial was set for January 21. he posted a $100 bond. The arrests were by Highway Patrolmen Art Jensen and Bob Conaty.
The annual meeting of Kansas State Bank elected officers and directors. Officers named were Robert S. Hill president Ed Wesler vice president and cashier Mamie Sands assistant cashier Jane Kramer teller. Bookkeepers listed as Richard Stewart and Delores Dickinson. Directors include F R Bennett sr H F Parks C L Kapp William Bennett G M Ross George B present. Johnson protested polio vaccine distribution in Kansas.
The annual report for Indhu Ransom Memorial Hospital shows 1955 figures with 1,702 admissions and 11,050 patient days, 420 births, and 48,061 meals served. Improvements include stainless steel ware, redecorated patient rooms, and lawn landscaping. Planned 1956 changes include air conditioning, drapery upgrades, and further remodeling with new equipment.
A district Grange gathering will be hosted at North Baptist Church in Ottawa from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on January 16, led by Ray Teagarden of LaCygne. Franklin and Douglas County Grange members will attend with state lecturer Gladys Drusell of Garden City and other officers. Hawkins Grange will provide lunch in the church basement.
Pomona Bank elects officers and directors at its annual meeting yesterday. Officers include J. A. Hudelson as chairman of the board C. H. Goppert as president John F. Hudelson as vice president Neal B. Baxter as cashier Ann Shepheard as assistant cashier Directors named: J. A. Hudelson G. H. Goppert John F. Hudelson Robert L. Hudelson and Neal Baxter.
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