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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1961
Page
2
A stream of local items reports arrests for drunkenness, fines for driving while intoxicated, delinquent personal property taxes, and bond postings. It notes a funeral in Dodge City, church services in Independence, and commencement candidacy for Ray Brewer. Anecdotes include birthday celebrations and congratulatory messages from distant relatives.
Market listing shows Wheat at 1.80, Soybeans at 2.15, White and Yellow Corn at 0.90, Shelled Corn around 0.90, Milo around 2.00, Barley with unclear value, Butterfat at 0.48, Eggs graded at 0.28-0.30, Heavy Hens and Light Hens listed with unclear figures, plus cocks and related notes. The data is fragmentary with several unreadable tokens.
The Federal Communications Commission examiner recommended granting a broadcasting license for Iola Broadcasting Corp. to operate a 500 watt daytime radio station on 1370 kilocycles in Iola Kansas. The action follows the applicant's request and supports the allocation for a local station.
Soviet Premier Khrushchev told the Central Committee that Moscow will increase spending on agriculture and consumer goods to raise living standards. The committee backed reorganizing farm management, speeding machinery and fertilizer to state and collective farms, and a new irrigation plan to offset drought.
The Herald will publish its annual Soil Conservation Edition on January 24 featuring photos of soil practices in Franklin County. The Franklin County Soil District will hold its annual meeting at Ottawa Memorial Auditorium with a light lunch, while local business updates note staff changes, sign installations, and upcoming events linked to furniture, appliances, and apparel retailers in the area.
Wellsville figures join Gov. John Anderson at the January 25 Governor's Conference on Education in Topeka at Municipal Auditorium. Attendees include Donald Averill and W. E. Peterson, with Kansas Farm Bureau representation. Also noted are Boy Scout and Girl Scout plans, local club meetings, and the Norman Hogan family visit.
In Sadler's Wells production of Ariadne auf Naxos a leopard used for realism bit tenor Charles Craig during audition. The 140-pound Bengal cat named Shapur growled and caused plans to change as the leopard may not appear in the final act.
Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower settle into their private Gettysburg residence after years of transient living. The couple bought the Gettysburg farm in 1950, renovating it by 1955 at a cost of about 160000 dollars. Ike will work from an office at Gettysburg College while enjoying a private life away from White House scrutiny.
Kansas City AP reports a car truck collision near Paola Kansas on October 25 resulted in the death of 49 year old John Emmett Butcher of Kansas City who did not regain consciousness at General Hospital. Clyde M Smith Jr of Raytown Missouri also died and two others were injured in the crash.
Lawrence AP Whitley Austin editor of the Salina Journal was elected chairman of the Kansas Board of Regents. He was nominated by George B. Collins of Wichita and cast the board’s only dissenting vote. Two new regents, William Danenburger and Frank Groves, were appointed for terms beginning Dec. 31. Austin’s election follows a board tradition of rotating the chair. Hubert Brighton was re-elected secretary.
Larry Theodore Barnhart aged 18 of Ottawa and Wanda Jean Fowler aged 18 of Pomona obtain marriage license. Clarence Lester Davidson and Wilma Lucille Domnanish, both of Ottawa, are listed as the parties in a separate license.
John Henry Gates died January 17. Funeral services were at Towner's Chapel January 20, conducted by Rev. William Weber. Pallbearers included Lyle Hart Glenn Gates Lloyd Gates Fred Griffin Guy McIntosh and John McIntosh. C J Milton Jr sang with Mrs. Lawrence Ott accompanying. Burial followed at Highland Cemetery.
First published Jan 21 1961 last Feb 4 1961 probate notices in Ottawa Kansas announce the appointment of Robert S Hill as administrator c t a of Maye Halloren estate and set a nine month deadline for creditor claims. Also Mary E Hoyt executrix seeks final settlement of the Eugene O Hoyt estate with a Feb 13 1961 defense deadline and a court hearing in Ottawa.
Peter Vallier a former Princeton Quenemo resident died at Cedar House nursing home where he had lived since June 4 1956 He was born December 18 1867 at Bellview Town son of Peter and Mary Brothers Vallier He married Mary Jane Booker November 16 1887 in McDonald Kansas She died August 31 1941 He is survived by four sons Roy Everett Quenemo Bryan Paola and Marvin Richmond three daughters Cleo Tetter Kansas City Clare Shaffer Lyndon and May Lyman Paola 16 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren Funeral services will be held 2 pm Monday at McVey Dengel Chapel with burial in Princeton Cemetery
Admissions include Brenda Watts RFD 3 Friday and Bradley Eugene Mason 809 S Sycamore today. Births to Mr and Mrs James N Cobb Baldwin a daughter born today weight 6 lb 6 oz. Dismissals include Mrs Hubert Blecha 721 W 5th Friday Mrs Ralph E Shaffer and baby daughter Williamsburg Paul L Langbright 605 Willow Mrs Hoot W Herndon and baby son Baldwin Raylene Feuerborn 102 iS Elm Lois and Georgis Finley Princeton today.
Citizens State Bank of Pomona Kansas reports assets of 1 477 379.5 and deposits of 1 343 560. The note details include cash balances with banks securities and U S government obligations. The report is sworn by Neal B. Baxter and witnessed by officers and a notary on January 13 1941.
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