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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1964
Page
6
A money recovery suit filed in District Court by Ottawa Farm Implement Co. alleges Merlé and Thelma McLain of Shawnee County failed to pay 1110 on 4000 worth of farm machinery bought. The machinery was auctioned and proceeds deducted, leaving 1110 due.
The Ottawa court found Thomas Franks innocent of reckless driving. Robert Wayne James at 716 S Main was guilty of careless driving and fined 835 dollars. Parke Hendrick Johnston of Los Angeles pled guilty to speeding and fined 20 dollars after an innocent plea to reckless driving. Doris Bollinger forfeited a 12 dollar bond on non payment of parking tickets. Ferbe Caylor pleaded innocent to obstructing traffic with trial set for the 20th. George E Smith Paola bonded 10 dollars for obstructing traffic. Keith Kulley Waverly pled not guilty to speeding with a 10 dollar bond.
A March Legion Auxiliary meeting led by Mrs David Bunch discussed plans for a Legion birthday party and a noon sewing meeting hosted by A M Telfer at the memorial auditorium. The meeting also noted a $5 contribution to the March of Dimes and prize awards for Jan Frank Lehew while hostesses were named.
The Associated Press reports comedian Hope asserts a trip is beneficial for eyes as he discusses his pastime or routine in a lighthearted way. The item reflects a playful media snippet about a celebrity and a travel or health angle.
Rev. David Matweyiw former Parsons pastor will speak at 8 p m Friday at Pomona Assembly of God Church. He will discuss a 1961 tour of 26 nations with slides and Middle East costumes. Matweyiw resigned to become a missionary and will be stationed in Beirut Lebanon.
Death notices list Joe Feuerborn 65 of Garnett who died after a heart attack at Anderson County Hospital. Ida Alice Fisher 85 of Cedar died at Cedar House nursing home with services and burial planned. Myrtle Maude Gimple 83 of RFD 1 Garnett died at Ransom Memorial Hospital with funeral arrangements by Towner Chapel. Louie M Mossbarger 72 of Springfield died, survived by daughter and granddaughter, burial at Melvern Cemetery.
Admissions list includes Clarence Northcott Waverly Dick Collins 1037 N Mulberry Vernon Chesbro 940 N Hickory La Donna Zabel Melvern Mrs Bernard Holloway RFD 4 Thursday Births to Glen and wife at 826 N Mulberry a daughter weighing 6 lb 11 oz Dismissals note Mrs Keith Wait RFD 1 Infant Richard Anthony Jr Princeton Dale Thornburg 1016 N Mulberry Wednesday George Mithel
James R Hoffa announces a three year national labor pact covering more than 400000 workers and 400 locals in a single bargaining unit. The contract raises pay by 28 cents over three years with a first year 10 cent rise, and a total 45 cent hourly fringe package, pending ratification.
A blaze at a 100 year old Desoto hotel in Johnson County Kansas leveled the two story frame building. Three people were burned with Glenn Mitchell Torrington Wyoming in serious condition at Lawrence hospital and Benny Clark 34 and Bonnie Morgan 64 in fair condition at an Olathe hospital. Two others were in the hotel at the time and owner PS LS Gayle Culpen 50 said he woke to screams.
KC Markets Kansas City AP notes cattle 1,600, calves unsold. hogs 3,500 with barrows and gilts down 15.25. sows down to 13.50. sheep 300 steady with lambs 17.50 to 19.50. cull to good hogs 4.50 to 6.50. Eggs large A 95, large B 27.31. wholesale eggs large 39.42. medium 37-40. Poultry and butter unchanged.
Washington reports an underground nuclear test at the Nevada test site 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas. The AEC called it a low intermediate yield explosion estimated between 20 and 200 kilotons, following 22 weapon related tests announced in 1963 and a similar quake last September 13.
NEW DELHI AP Prime Minister Nehru, sick and in the morning sun, faces rising public pressure to set a plan for the government to operate without him. Reports center on Lal Bahadur Shastri potentially returning to the Cabinet as Congress leader in Parliament, marking him as Nehru’s likely successor. Indira Gandhi had shielded him from politics, but Nehru has started reading newspapers as Congress leaders urge lighter duties.
Rome AP reports Michelangelo's Pieta insured for at least 10 million dollars and boxed in three crates for a 4000 mile journey to the New York World's Fair. The first two crates are wood and the third is steel to absorb shocks. This marks the statue's first trip outside the Vatican since 1499.
CAPE KENNEDY Fla AP Titan 2 missile struck a target 5800 miles away in a dual demonstration of orbiting astronauts and delivering a nuclear warhead The Air Force called the flight a weapons test of the United States most powerful operational rocket The vehicle also carried devices for Titan 2’s assignment to boost the Gemini spacecraft
Jazz trombonist Jack Teagarden was found dead in a motel near New Orleans French Quarter. He was 58. an autopsy was planned to determine the cause. His last engagement was at the Dream Room on Bourbon Street before he fell ill.
AP reported Zanzibar's new government will be Socialist but not necessarily Cuban in pattern. Foreign Minister Abdul Rahman Mohammed Babu hinted the island may stay in the British Commonwealth. He appeared with armed lieutenants. some rebels were said trained in Cuba and others in Peking. A NCNA reporter arrived Jan 10 as diplomats debated whether Chou En-Lai would visit to show Beijing's backing.
First published January 6 1964 and last January 16 1964 sealed bids for two door Dodge 1957 Ford or Chevrolet. Bids to Lane High School Lane Kansas may be seen at Princeton High School. Bid deadline January 31 1964.
Notice to electors of Common School District No 69 Franklin County Kansas that the district board will file an application with the State School Fund Commissioners for permission to issue bonds exceeding seven percent of the district’s assessed valuation not to exceed 43000 to fund erecting and equipping an addition to the current school building with excess not exceeding 13716 57. The action follows a January 13 1964 motion under sections 75 2315 to 75 2318. Also notice of voter registration in Ottawa City with books open during city clerk office hours at City Hall. Donald R Capper City Clerk alerting residents to register by proper eligibility.
Myers Bros. and Franklin County sale listings outline weekly events at Franklin County Sale Barn near Ottawa on Highway 59 with stocker feeder sales. Open farm and household sale dates every Saturday at Pomona and Overbrook listings include house furniture and livestock auctions. Community auctions run Tuesdays and Thursdays at Printy’s Auction House in Ottawa. Weekly livestock sales occur in Overbrook, Council Grove, and Allen County areas with contact notes for Nate Gibbons and Harold Stewart and phone numbers for Pomona listings.
Funeral services for Mrs Ida Fisher will be conducted at 2 00 pm Friday from Towners Funeral Chapel. Interment will be in Highland Cemetery Ottawa Kansas.
Notice to contractors invites sealed proposals for drainage work at the City Sanitary Landfill in Ottawa. Bids due February 12, 1964 at 7:00 p.m. with a $50 bid bond. City reserves right to reject bids and waive technicalities. City Clerk announces details and contact points for City Hall and City Engineer.
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