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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1966

Page

5

Franklin County officials plan joint bridge talks east of US 59

Franklin County Commissioners George Atchison Lee Nichols and Don Averill with County Engineer Robert Lister were to meet Douglas County officials in Lawrence today to discuss a bridge project on the Douglas Franklin county line two miles east of US 59 over the middle fork of North Tally Creek. The meeting also noted related local topics such as the Coffey County Rural Electric Cooperative finances serving 2750 consumers and an upcoming district extension advisory committee planning session covering Franklin Linn Anderson Coffey Osage and Miami counties. Death notices included word of Tony Greenier of Elsinore California.

Franklin County George Atchison Lee Nichols Don Averill Robert Lister Douglas County Lawrence Douglas-Franklin County North Tally Creek Masonic Hall Franklin, Linn Anderson, Coffey Osage Miami Counties

Death of Motts Weisdorfer in Molalla Oregon

Mrs. Melvin Kuiken of rural Richmond learned of the death of her uncle Motts Weisdorfer 78 a farmer and cattle man who spent years in the Garnett area and moved to Oregon two years ago Survivors include his wife Faye three daughters two brothers and nieces and nephews Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Motts Weisdorfer Melvin Kuiken Richmond Molalla Ore Garnett Oregon Bourbon County Faye

Spooner Pleads Guilty To Insufficient Fund Check

Max W. Spooner of 624 N Chevery pleaded guilty in County Court to writing a $10 insufficient fund check to Ottawa on Dec 30 1965. He received 10 days in county jail and was placed on parole for one year while in school. He must pay court costs.

Max W. Spooner N. Chevery City of Ottawa First National Bank Lawrence Spooner

District Court Plea In Transport Case Results In Fine

Robert Stansbury Sr appealed from County Court for transporting excessive weight and pleaded guilty at District Court Tuesday. He was fined $66 plus court costs.

Robert Stansbury Sr

Local Markets COPD a cvaecevervens Slat BMAIO neces

Market notes list varied items with scattered numbers and unclear headings. Wheat and rye prices appear alongside unreadable codes and misspelled terms. No clear event or names emerge.

LBJ Riding Time but Tax Rise May Come Yet

President Johnson pursues 4.8 billion in temporary tax boosts to buy time while Congress weighs changes. If Vietnam escalates, a general tax increase could come sooner. if not, three measures may run their course. Officials see benefits for inflation control and the Great Society funding.

Washington Johnson Congress Viet Nam White House John F. Kennedy Kennedy

Pro football coaching churn as five jobs remain open

New coach Bill Austin takes over in Pittsburgh and George Allen is official in Los Angeles while five NFL and AFL openings linger. Atlanta Washington St. Louis seek replacements. Houston and Miami also vacancies amid speculation and stalled announcements.

New York Bill Ruse Tin Pittsburgh George Allen Los Angeles Atlanta Washington St. Louis Houston Miami George Wilson Detroit Falcons Bill McPeak Paul Brown Cinccinnati Bob Devaney Nebraska Wally Lemm Harland Svare Austin Vince Lombardi Green Bay Packers Svare Ray Wietecha Rams Packer State Bones Taylor

Coons Cleared Of Disturbing The Peace

Kenneth V. Coons of 821 N. Oak was found innocent by a district court jury of disturbing the peace. He had earlier been found guilty in police court on Oct. 6, 1965, for uttering loud abusive and indecent language toward Wanda Davis and her family on Sept. 6, 1965.

Kenneth V. Coons N. Oak District Court Coons Wanda Davis

Police News: Mollett Siblings Cited for Vehicle Violations

Jerome Mollett, 38, of 929 East South Main, cited for permitting an unauthorized person to operate a motor vehicle in the 200 block. Curtis D. Mollett, 34, of 929, cited for operating a motor vehicle without a valid driver's license.

Jerome Mollett North Main Curtis D. Mollett

County Court Fines for Multiple Speeding Violations

County Court records list several individuals cited in January near Richmond Wells ville Pompea Williamsburg and Princeton. Entries include HARRY L GREGOR 43 of Wichita cited Jan 13 for 68 mph in a 60 zone fined 8 plus costs and STEVEN D SHAFER 24 of Kansas City cited Jan 15 for 87 mph in a 75 zone fined 7 plus costs. Other cases include ARNIMN G EAST 45 Cicero Ill cited Jan 13 for 72 mph in a 60 zone fined 10 and HAROLD D HILL 67 of Pomona cited Jan 18 for improper passing fined 5 and costs. DUANE C DOLL 27 Independence cited Jan 16 for no current registration and 69 mph in a 60 zone fined 19 total. ROY R SEATON 65 Williamsburg area cited Jan 17 for 85 mph in a 70 zone fined 10 and TED M BUCKLEY 19 Williamsburg cited Jan 18 for 50 mph in a 40 zone fined 10 and costs.

Harry L. Gregor Wichita Richmond Steven D. Shafer Kansas City Wellsville Arnimn G East Cicero Us-59 Roy R. Seaton N. Sycamore Williamsburg Us-50 Ted M. Buckley Princeston

Woman Cited After Wreck

A young Ottawa woman was cited for following too close after an accident at Tecumseh and Main near noon Wednesday. Anne E. Keith, 16, driving a 1960 Plymouth, was northbound when she stopped for traffic and was struck by a following car. Juanita L. Edwards, 17, of 812 N Locust, in a 1957 Chevrolet, was cited for following too close and pleaded guilty, fined 12 dollars. Damages were $35 to the Plymouth rear bumper and $15 to the Chevrolet left front fender and bumper.

Ottawa Tecumseh and Main Anne E. Keith

Hospital Notes Admits and Births In Local Area

Admissions Mrs Russell Reams Melvern RFD 1 Thursday Dismissals Max Creviston 420 E 4th Mrs Lillie Kruger Waverly daughter Mrs David Bulmer and daughter Michigan Valley Mrs Lula Richardson 906 Cys press Mrs Ponciano Blanco 1106 N Poplar Friday Births Mr and Mrs Don Lytle 715 8 Cedar a son 7 lbs 10 oz Wednesday Mr and Mrs David Bulmer Michigan Valley a daughter 6 lbs 13 oz Wednesday

Max Creviston Lillie Kruger Waverly David Bulmer Michigan Valley Lula Richardson Cys Ponciano Blanco N. Poplar Don Lytle Cedar

Paola Manager Quits Job

James R. Austin the Paola city manager has resigned to become a consultant in area planning and development He started in November 1962 and enhanced the city manager form of government Paola mayor Rex J Kiser said Austin will join the Central Savannah River Area Planning and Development Agency in Augusta around March 15 The agency covers 81 political subdivisions including 13 counties 42 cities and many school and special districts

James R. Austin Paola Georgia Austin Rex J. Kiser Savannah River Area Augusta

Funerals for Edith Wells Annie Hoover Roy Hastings Given

Funerals were held for Edith Wells who died January 19 after a three month illness at M D Anderson Hospital Houston. Attending were Ottawa groups including Chaps ter AU P E O and Ottawa Soroptimist Club. Also noted are services for Annie T Hoover who died January 16 with burial at Washington Creek Cemetery in Douglas County. Roy Hastings died January 17 with services January 20 at Dengel and Son Mortuary.

Wallace Wells Edith Wells Lamb Chapster AU P.E.O Ottawa Soroptimist Club Annie T. Hoover Washington Creek Douglas County Orville Chase Virgil Flory Doneald Flory Ronald Kimes Edward Alvin Fishburn Raymond Hoover Anna Flory Angie Fishburn Thelma Flory Washington Creek Cemetery Roy Hastings Dengel and Son Mortuary William Fowler Ronald Noyes Robert Adams Ray Simmons Larry Walburn Alvin Crawford Walter Hutchinson A. H. North R. L. Stevens Highland Cemetery

Ex Ottawan Named President of Humboldt National Bank

A 38 year old Humboldt banker and former Ottawan David Woods announced the purchase of controlling interests in the Humboldt National Bank and assumed duties as president. Woods joined Humboldt National Bank in 1957 and is a Ottawa University economics and business graduate. He previously worked at State Bank of Ottawa and First National Bank of Ottawa, is son of the late Harry W Woods and Mrs Harriet Woods of Garnett, married to Barbara Howard, and resides in Humboldt with two daughters Patricia Ann and Carolyn Sue.

Humboldt Ottawan Humboldt National Bank Wednese Day David Woods Woods Ottawa High Ottawa University School of Banking University of Wisconsin Madison Wis State Bank of Ottawa First National Bank of Ottawa Harry W. Woods Havery Woods Garnett Barbara Howeard Leo C. Howard Louise Howard S. Walnut 13Th Patricia Ann Carolyn Sue

Car strikes moving train near South Walnut block

No injuries reported after a car driven by Clarence F. Gillespie, 58, Edgerton RFD 1, struck the side of a southbound Santa Fe train in the 200 block of South Walnut at about 4 p.m. The train did not stop, engineer E. E. Reed unaware of the collision. Vehicle damage estimated at 283 dollars. train undamaged.

South Wale Nut Clarence F. Gillespie Edgerton Rfd 1 Gillespie Santa Fe E. E. Reed

Damage Suit Won By Quick Against Oil Firms

In district court Alan Quick and his father Albert Quick won damages from Tribune Oil Corporation Maracaibo Oil Exploration Corporation and Ernest A. Miller. Alan was awarded 8000 dollars after seeking 45000 for injuries and education hindrance from a Dec 7 1962 auto crash. Albert was awarded 250 dollars for auto damage and loss of society and earnings.

Alan Quick Albert Quick Tribune Oil Corporation Maracaibo

Executor Appointed in Estate of Hattie Keene McDowell

In Franklin County Kansas Probate Court Don W Perkins named executor of the will of Hattie Keene McDowell deceased Letters Testamentary issued January 5 1966. Creditors heirs and legatees warned to file claims within nine months from first publication or be barred.

Franklin County Kansas Hattie Keene McDowell Don W. Perkins Probate Court Anderson and Byrd First National Bank Ottawa

Ottawa area sale dates and listings summary

A clustered notice lists multiple sale dates and locations in Franklin County Kansas. Included are estate, farm, and stock auctions such as John Kaiser Estate at 420 S. Mann and 4208 Main, plus various ads for stock, fixtures, and misc items. Events occur Saturdays and midweek through January and February with auctioneers named as Century agencies and Printy and Son.

John Kaiser S. Mann Robert Anderson Harold Stewart

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Ellis Coffey County Rural Electric Cooperative Burlington County Rural Electric Cooperative Eagles Lodge Trail Blazers Farmers Adv Roger Miller Gambles. Adv The Artificial Breeding Association Darrell Stiles Kansas Artificial Breeding Service Unit Ed Call Extension Dairyman Bob McLain Anna Benson Cypress Tony Greenier Elsinore Calif Franklin County Sheriff's Department Corwin Shields Robertson Motor Company Joe Ferns AIR Force Wayne Parker Edward S. Parker S. Muleberry Lackland Air Force Base Tex Ottawa High School Hes Ane Sous Dengel Don Uto Police News Russell Reams Melvern Joe Towner N. Main Ottawa, Kansas Gertrude Margaret Clark New Bank Clifford R Hobbs Myers Bros Centropolis Claude Howard Franklin County Sales Company Franklin Co Kan Clyde «Conner C. A. Lilly and Sons Printy Ben Printy Cap Jack Nelson Pomona Council Grove Osage City John Carpenter Harry Pahlman Jim” Brady A&p Princeton Ottawa Herald Box H Ralph Criqui Olivet Iladies Babygay Warsaw E60 Indiana General Services Topeka J. R. Taylor Gene Powell Specia Cleveland Standard Davis Paint Store Bill Glenn Doerr Hereford Irvin Malott Angus Bull Ted Clark North Centropolis Yorkeshire Boats C. A. Huffman Misc Joel Cutting Jim Everist Sheldon Douglas Moscher
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