Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Ottawa Herald in Ottawa, Kansas

We have 6,677,888 pages in Kansas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1968

Page

3

Franklin County panel on retarded child issues at church

A Franklin County event hosts a panel discussion at 8 p.m. Monday in First Methodist Church basement on problems of a retarded child in the home. Participants include Mrs. T. M. Ybarra Mrs. Harold Sawyer Mrs. Elmer Roth Mrs. Marlin Chanay and Gerald Hamilton.

Franklin County Association For Retarded Children First Methodist Church T. M. Ybarra Harold Sawyer Elmer Roth Marlin Chanay Gerald Hamilton

Fannie Mae Sells $800 Million Of Certificates Of Participation

New York AP reports Fannie Mae aged 30 this February 10 sold all offerings this week despite buyer skepticism. The issue, $800 million in certificates of participation, backed by government loans, attracted strong reception and generated ample liquidity for mortgage markets.

New York Fannie Mae Fannie Federal National Mortgage Association Congress Veterans Administration Small Business Administration Fannie Mae Securities U.S. Treasury

Cattle and Hogs Markets and Local Ad Observations

Kansas City market summary shows cattle and hogs with varying gains and losses from last week. Slaughter cattle and steers steady to 25 higher, cows mostly 50 lower. feeders strong to 50 higher. Sheep lambs mixed with gains for woolled lambs. Local incident notes report a noninjury backing accident in South Hickory. Community meals at Richmond listed for midweek. No injuries reported.

Kansas City South Hickory Orlin M. Milliken Williamsburg Richard D. Spears S. Main

Market Drift Posts Minor Losses on Friday

New York stock indices eased in quiet trading as the Dow fell 2.48 points to 880.32 and the AP 60-stock average declined 1.2 to 319.3. NYSE common stock index off 17 cents. volume 11.95 million shares versus 13.84 million Thursday, with 752 declines and 522 advances among 1,495 issues. AMEX index down six cents to 25.67. volume 9.23 million shares, down from 10.16 million.

New York Associated Press New York Stock Exchange American Stock Exchange Index

Zoning Change Hearing for Ottawa Kansas Lot Group

Public hearing set for February 6 1968 at City Hall Ottawa Kansas to consider Stella Cotter petition changing zoning from A Single Family to D Local Business for West 50 ft of Lots 2 4 and 6 and West 50 ft of North 15 ft of Lot 8 in Block 3 Bowles Sheldon and Toppings Addition. Protests may be presented to Planning Commission and considered before Governing Body.

City Commission Room Ottawa Kansas Stella Cotter Bowles Sheldon Topping Franklin County Planning Commission City Planning Commission

Peace Corps staff recounts global deployments and withdrawals

The Peace Corps has faced political risk in host nations since 1961. By 1967 it had 12,000 volunteers in 55 countries, with recent withdrawals from Gabon and earlier exits from Pakistan Cyprus Guinea Indonesia Mauritania and Ghana. Returns followed invitations from host governments and shifts in local regimes shaped by external influence.

Washington Peace Corps Fiji Dahomey Ceylon Pakistan Cyprus Guinea Indonesia Mauritania Gabon Nigeria Jack Vaughn

Boy Freed After Slaying Father in Wyandotte County

Kansas City report says 12 year old Dan McKinley Baker Jr was released after a judge ruled the shotgun slaying of his father McKinley Baker a justifiable homicide. The incident occurred December 29 when the father beat the wife and the son testified he asked him to stop.

Kansas City Kan McKinley Baker Dan McKinley Baker Jr Francis J. Donnelly Wyandotte County

Army Retirees Face Retirement Syndrome Issues

Washington AP reports retired officers nearing departure show emotional distress termed retirement syndrome. Dr. Barry Berkey notes anxiety and low mood from blocked promotions to full colonel or higher. Civilians feel similar but military retirees are younger and must adjust to a very different life. Police notes list multiple speeding and careless driving charges in Ottawa and surrounding area.

Washington (Ap Leutenant Barry R. Berkey Berkey the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States

Desi Arnaz Jr Brings Show Biz Fame to Teens

Desiderio Arnaz IV, son of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, is a tall teen star bridging tv and music. He works with Dino and Billy in the rock group Dino Desi and Billy while balancing grades and show dates. The Arnaz family supports his acting and musical career, with father Desi Sr citing his son’s progress and discipline. Desi Jr. recently appeared with his father on The Mothers-In-Law and will celebrate his birthday on the Joey Bishop show.

Hollywood Desiderio Arnaz IV Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Desi Ricky Ricardos Desi Sr Eisenhower Palm Desert Ike Lucille Desilu Arnaz Dino Billy Dino Mar Tin Dean Billy Henshe Desis Joey Bishop

Vaughan's Imports Here Becomes Fiat Dealer Nearby Ottawa

Vaughan's Imports, located half a mile south of Ottawa on US 59, is now the Fiat car dealership for Franklin County. Owner Arnold Vaughan and his wife Maxine recently moved from Osawatomie with their three children. The shop also sells Datsun Yamaha Honda and Triumph and includes a rear maintenance shop. Vaughan predicts Fiat will move well in 1968 citing up to 40 mpg. Fiat Motor Company of Italy, a global giant, produced over 1.5 million cars in 1967.

FIAT Arnold Vaughan Vaughan Vaughan’s Ottawa Franklin County Arnold Maxine Osawatomie Datsun Yamaha Honda Triumph Fiat Motor Company Italy

Humphrey urges firm U S stance as Britain trims abroad

Vice President Hubert Humphrey warns that Britain’s retreat from overseas roles tightens the world to the United States and the Soviet Union. He says U S resolve is essential, vows continued support for South Vietnam, while Sen George Aiken challenges labeling Viet Cong and North Vietnam as part of a global Communist drive, calling it a fantasy.

Washington Great Britain United States Hubert H. Humphrey Vietnham Humphrey San Political League The International Association of Machinists Soviet Union U.S South Vietnam Senate George D. Aiken R-Vt Aiken

Detective Folio Named Baltimore Policeman of the Year

Detective Joseph C. Folio Sr. was chosen Police Officer of the Year for 1967 by the Baltimore Sunpapers for solving the nurse's aide murder last November. The award includes a $1,000 check Folio will give to Patrolman Joseph Huffman, blinded in the arrest, and he credited his partner Detective Vincent J. Dicarlo for joint work on the case.

Baltimore, Md Joseph C. Folio Sr Baltimore Sunpapers Folio Joseph Huffman Huffman Vincent J. Dicarlo

Beulah Blecha Services Held in Towner Chapel

Funeral services for Mrs. Beulah Blecha who died January 14 were held Friday at the Towner Chapel with Rev. Paul W. Pentz officiating. Pallbearers included Carl Nutt Leo Logan Floyd Bishop T R Johnson Bruce Fleming and Lloyd Eckenroed. John Jones sang with Mrs J M Kilgore accompanying. Burial followed at Highland Cemetery.

Beulah Blecha Towner Chapel Paul W. Pentz Carl Nutt Leo Logan Floyd Bishop T. R. Johnson Bruce Fleming Lloyd Eckenroed John Jones J. M. Kilgore Higheland Cemetery

Mothers March Set For 29th

The annual Mothers March for the March of Dimes will be held Monday January 29 at 6 30 p m. Jim Allen chairman of the Franklin County drive said Home Demonstration Units would conduct the effort in Ottawa Rural residents will be solicited by mail Separate drives are being organized in other towns in the county Funds raised here will be used by the March of Dimes in research on birth defects and for aid to afflicted children No goal has been set for the county.

Jim Allen Franklin County Ottawa Allen

Also Mentioned on This Page

Income Tax Service N. Main Kansas State George Underwood Arline Cook Dewey Cook Cottonwood University of Kansas Medical Center Johnny Mack and His CYC Trinity Methodist Church Ellis the Daily Report James Snider Tremont Charles Hull Esther McCullough West 4Th Emery Burgoon Hildred Finch Rantoul Donald Godfrey Richmond Frieday Charles Shepherd Los Angeles Connie Jones RFD Olga Alejos de Miron Guatemala U. S N.Y Glenn Underwood Donald R. Capper Army Police News Luci Ottawa Herald North Man Uetaw AL Kansas Centropolis Clifford R Hobbs Myers Bros Claude Howard Franklin County Sales Company Wayne Riley Jack Nelson Pomona Council Grove Osage City Printy Ben Printy Cap Main Nelle Ramsey Printy’s Matin Keith Watts Keith Olinger
Search Courier

Search the Ottawa Herald Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Ottawa Herald?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication