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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1967
Page
6
Harold E Stradt of Ottawa was reelected an officer on the Board of State Fair Managers at the Kansas State Board of Agriculture annual meeting in Hutchinson. Ottawa Herald ad lines list contact numbers CH 24700 and dance school notices CH 23696.
Washington reporting that U S bombing of North Vietnam is prompting dispersal of antiaircraft batteries and depots into populated areas. Gen Earle G Wheeler notes a growing trend while stressing policy not to attack populated areas per se. He says such moves may render installations harder to strike yet acknowledge the campaign’s overall effectiveness.
A Santa Fe freight train derailed in Edgerton blocking both main railroad lines. Ten to fifteen freight cars left the tracks with debris and scattered rail machinery in the town center. No injuries were reported. the wreck occurred about a block from Nelson Avenue.
KC Markets Kansas City AP reports mixed commodity prices including wholesale eggs near steady barrels and large 80 percent cartons. Cattle yard sees 1,500 head with steers 25-50 higher and heifers 24.50 to 25.00. cows 15.75 to 16.50. Hogs run 3,200 with barrows and gilts 25 higher. sows 14.50 to 16.75. Lambs 150 with prices 59 lower. small gains for some wool grades and utilities.
Relatives and friends gathered in Lamb Funeral Home Tuesday morning for a memorial service for Sonnie James Bell infant son of Mr and Mrs Bert Bell Jr Rev Charles P Knight officiated Mrs Bruce Spears played selected hymns Graveside services were held in Wellsville Cemetery Pallbearers were Joseph P Bell Robert L Armstrong George S Bell and Robert Joe Hall
San Quentin officials report a major strike by about 900 Negro inmates refusing to report to work. Police say the unrest began after several workers were dismissed from the food department, with clashes injuring a white inmate and prompting a radio appeal for leaders to stop the violence.
Dale W. Sharp 31 Higbee Mo died in a car crash near West 7th at 10 50 am Tuesday He served in the Korean War US Air Force and lived in Pomona He leaves three sons a daughter and several siblings His funeral services are pending Dengel and Son Mortuary Hattie Cookus Klein 79 Washington D C died Tuesday in Washington D C She had lived in Franklin County before moving in 1962 to live with her daughter Graveside services at Peoria Cemetery at 2 pm Friday Born August 20 1887 she married Frank Burton Klein who died in 1964 She is survived by her daughter and three grandchildren.
Voter registration books in Ottawa Kansas are open during city clerk hours. Persons who did not vote in the November 1966 General Election or who have moved since last registration must re register to vote in any future Ottawa election. Those not properly registered must appear in person at City Hall. Special arrangements may be made for the sick or disabled. Donald R. Capper, City Clerk.
Hospital notes list admissions including Mrs Arthur Hayden of 604 S Sycamore Claude Parrish 727 S Oak Clarence Pippenger 522 E 6th Mrs Nellie Couch Quenemo Patricia Ed wards 315 S Oak with days Tuesday and Wednesday Dismissals include Oliver Taylor Crestview Jane ice Reeves Forest Park Tuese day Alonzo Hendrickson 503 S Ash Mrs John F McClaran and daughter 1550 Apple Lane Wednesday
Miami News editor Bill Baggs reports from Hanoi on civilian bomb damage and conflicting accounts of the air war in North Vietnam. He describes fires, cratered ground, destroyed tenements near the Red River, and a 3 p.m. air alert as planes approach Haiphong targets. He cites local residents who witnessed the December 14 bombing and notes substantial destruction in the Nguyen Thiep Street area.
Teamsters Union President James R. Hoffa seeks a 5 to 7 percent wage hike for about 500,000 trucking industry workers without a strike. He warns inflation could spiral and notes current wages from 3.32 to 5 dollars per hour with mileage pay and fringe benefits. Donald Cantlay, trucking employers chair, opposes joint talks with other firms, raising NLRA charge risks.
Jay D. Hicks was found guilty in District Court of reckless driving on I-35 near LeLoup Kaw on Oct. 17, 1966. The state presented evidence, Hicks did not testify, and the jury returned a guilty verdict. A motion for a new trial is due January 23 for hearing February 14.
The antlers of a moose may reach about 60 pounds in weight, highlighting the impressive size of these forest mammals.
Ottawa Herald paperboy Roger Thayer, 1034 S Hickory, suffered a left shoulder blade fracture two breaks and a collar bone break after an incident Monday at a gymnasium. He will be off his route six to eight weeks. A trainee will cover his route from Eleventh to Fifteenth Street and east from Oak to Mulberry during recovery. Subscribers warned the paper may be late during the first days.
Robert W. Player is named cashier following the bank’s annual meeting. He succeeds Mamie Sands who retires after 33 years with the bank. R. S. Hill is president, Ed Hosler executive VP, Howard M. Deputy VP, Glenn Hayward assistant VP. Directors include Hill Hosler Hayward Kapp Kiefer Benedett Vincent Ross Parks Ralph. The note also states American skiing industry assets exceed 750 million dollars.
Arnold Greenhagen aged 27 of Overland Park Kansas and Lorena Cratchett aged 26 of Overland Park Kansas. David H. Spring aged 19 of Ottawa Kansas and Mary Lou Kalwei aged 19 of Kansas City Missouri.
Three year old twins Gavin and Gregory O'Connor captured attention at New York City Hall during a ceremony honoring Patrolman John O'Connor and Patrolman Francis Keating for evacuating residents before a gas leak sparked a massive Jamaica Queens fire. The children disrupted the speech as Mayor Lindsay praised the officers, with Gavin hugging his father’s leg and Gregory seeking the spotlight, illustrating a playful moment amid formal recognitions.
Funeral services for Mrs Jue Lia Nichols were conducted from the mortuary Thursday at 2:00 pm with Rev. Max C. Des Weese officiating. Interment followed at Highland Cemetery.
Local ad rates and deadlines outline per word and line costs for single and multiple insertions. Discounts apply for frequency, with special terms for blind and national ads and additional charges for Lodge notices and emblem inclusion.
The family extends deep gratitude to friends relatives Rev Gray and Atlas Chapter No 3 Order of Eastern Star for cards flowers and food during the illness and death of Mother Mary Connley. Myr and Mrs Frank Price Theos dore Price.
Myer s Bros and North Ottawa listings note weekly farm and livestock sales with dates in January. Ralph Pippett Estate sale near Baldwin Jct at 12:30 pm on Jan 19, Mrs Frank Mages farm sale near Homewood at 11 am on Jan 20, James L Dyer dairy cattle sale near Baldwin on Highway 50 at 11:30 am on Jan 27. Pomona and Council Grove Livestock Auctions run weekly, with Osage City sale on Tuesdays.
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