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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1956

Page

5

Beer found in timber near Quenemo after loss

Hunters recovered 28 cases of beer found a mile and a half east of Quenemo. Osage county authorities received word and retrieved the beer into Quenemo. Investigators suspect theft from the old armory storage on December 31. inquiry ongoing. Ottawa High School began the new semester with a brief run-through of the first semester schedule and five minute class periods. Twin foals were born prematurely to a mare owned by Lee Figgins at 1015 W 7th, both died. Sired by a palomino owned by Merle Paul.

Quenemo Osage County Ottawa High School Ottawa Lee Figgins Merle Paul

Mobile Chest X ray Unit Begins Franklin County Test

A mobile chest X ray unit will start work in Franklin County on February 1. It will visit Pomona Williamsburg Richmond Princeton Ottawa and Wellsville across multiple dates through February 16. The county health officers and local volunteers organize the schedule and sites for screenings.

Mobile Chest Franklin County She Kansas Pomona Wellsvill George W. Davis F. A. Trump Ivan Jacobsen Tuberculosis Association W. C. Harding Cancer and Heart Associations N. ‘V. Hudelson Kenneth Mealman Williamsburg Ward Robbins Richmond J. R. Smithheisler Princeton Elmer Sutton Ottawa

Only One Mayor Candidate So Far

James Alexander, a local insurance agent, may file his mayoral petition after city clerk approval. His petition is filed and signatures are in order, with plans to sign soon. Filing deadline is noon on March 10. primary is March 20 and election on April 3.

James Alexander Alexander

Fatal Injuries In Wreck Near Galena Kans

A mother and her son, Mrs. John Moore aged 55 and James Moore aged 13, died after a collision between an automobile and an oil company transport near Galena. Mrs. Moore died at a Joplin hospital shortly after arrival. James Moore died during the night. Other passenger Mrs. Clara Cook received head cuts and rib injuries. Driver Glenn Wilson Carter of Brooklyn Mo was treated and released.

Galena Kas John Moore James Moore Glenn Wilson Carter Brooklyn Joplin Hospital

Drama Trio Here Tonight at First Baptist Church

Redlands University drama trio performs tonight at 8 in First Baptist Church Ottawa. The California group traveling by train will present Roger Williams and Mary after touring multiple cities. Audience praise noted. no admission, but donations welcome for the trio. Sponsors include Mr. and Mrs. Bowers and other Ottawa backers. Earlier this morning the group staged Adam and Eve Meet the Atom at Ottawa University chapel.

Redlands University First Baptist Church California Town Hall New York Roger Williams and Mary Ottawa B. F. Bowers George Lister Walter Coburn Ben Park M. Hi Forester Adam and Eve Meet the Ottawa University

Gorilla Dies Of Heart Attack At St Louis Zoo

ST. LOUIS Bobao a playful and good humored gorilla at the St Louis Zoo died of a heart attack. Zoo Director George F P Vier Keller said the 8 year old 275 pound animal was an invaluable attraction and hard to replace. He noted heart attacks are unusual for gorillas and parasites are often the killer.

ST. Louis Bobao St. Louis Zoo George FP Vier Keller

Nehru Party Warns India Over State Creation Crisis

New Delhi prime minister Nehru led Congress warned Indians that dissension over new states created dangerous peril to the nation. A 1000 word resolution, reportedly drafted by Nehru, said central government would not yield to violence seen in Bombay last week over losing capital status of a Marathi state.

New Delhi India Nehru Congress Party Bombay Calcutta Orossa Punjab

Boy Killed In Highway Crash Near Richter

A boy, 12, died in a one car crash on ice north of Richter and east of Garden City as it overturned after skidding off the highway yesterday evening. Local authorities reported the fatal accident occurred around 5:30 p.m. in the family vehicle.

Garden City Gary Brent Oakland Jikarnest Richter Jan Here Williamson W.va Pocahontas Norfolk & Western Railway West Virginia Kentucky

New Snowfall Adds Needed Moisture Across Kansas

Snow fell yesterday in Ottawa and other parts of Kansas adding moisture. The 7 am total in Ottawa was 1.3 inches with 0.36 inch of moisture, bringing ground depth to 3 inches. Roads were slick in spots with blowing snow. no accidents reported in the area.

Ottawa Herald Lamar Phillips Kansas

Highways Open But Hazardous in Kansas Weather

Freezing rain and snow made driving conditions hazardous across Kansas. At 9 am the State Highway Department reported all roads open. Northeast to east west routes were slick. north-south roads slick in spots. Northwest had some slick spaces but roads normal in extreme west. Southeast faced freezing rain then 2 to 4 inches of snow. South central and southwest reported freezing rain with hazardous roads.

Ottawa John P. Kelsey Art Jensen Jensen Fourth Willow Alex McDonald McDonald Price Weather Bureau Lawrence Mulberry Kas Minden Coffeyville Pittsburg Wichita Junction City Hut Russell Hill City Liberal Dodge City Goodland and Garden City Trace Emporia Topeka Kansas State Highway Department North Central Northwest South Central Southwest

Two Accidents Over Weekend

Weekend accidents raise city toll to 15 for the year. Noon collision in the 1200 block of South Cedar involved a 1955 Pontiac driven by Marjory Jean Langley and a 1950 Plymouth driven by William A. Magrath, with $100 damage each. A second wreck at Fourth and Main around 6 p m involved W G Griffin and Blair A Powell. damage listed as $50 to the 1951 Chevrolet and about twice that to the Nash.

South Cedar Marjory Jean Langley S. Hickory William A. Magrath S. Cedar W. G. Griffin N. Oak Blair A. Powell Orange N. J Griffin Los Angeles Parrish Santa Fe Mayer ‘Morris Pulsan California California Public Uniies Commission J. Milne Interstate Commerce Commission Milne Alsthough Parrish Marker San Diego Here Lagman BI Hines Union Depot Fred G. Gure Ney Chicago Raymond J. Shelton Coast Lines Frank Parrish

White seeks Gov Hall TV sponsors names reveal

Emporia Gazette publisher W L White urged Governor Hall to publish the donors behind a series of TV and radio broadcasts. He cites costs, notes supporters may fund more broadcasts, and contrasts with the Wesley Roberts case. He calls for full disclosure of who financed the efforts.

W. L. White TelTrain Wreck Emporia Emporia Gazette Hall White Ga Welie

Weather forecast for today and Tuesday outlook

Mostly cloudy conditions prevail this afternoon and tonight with light freezing drizzle in the southwest and light snow to the east. Expect considerable cloudiness Tuesday with light snow in the northeast and north central, warmer in the east and south then turning colder in the northwest. Lows around 15 to 20s, highs in the 20s to 30s, with variable winds.

Economy bloc attacks state budget in Kansas House

In Topeka the Kansas House Economy Bloc opens on an appropriation bill trimming $50,000 from the state architect salaries and wages, arguing for reduced overhead. Rep. Marvin Cox leads the cut, while Rep. Robert Anderson defends needs to hire more staff to clear a backlog in state school and hospital projects. discussion continues on the Administration department and a central duplicating agency.

Topeka Kansas House Funta Department of Marvin Cox R-Kingman Archipeeks Mhio Franklin County Owl Ottawa L. N. Speer Franklin Canty Medical Society Lewisom Memorial Hospital Ana Wessumsais Matey Arias Em- Wamer Tamewee Z. A. Fleming Lin Ipeom Robert Anderson Haways and Means Committee Cox Department of Administration Howard Bentley R-Kins- Ney Legislative Council Senate Sen Wunsch Bentley Central John Adams Will Townsley Great Bend Townsley Wiliam R. Beine

Richmond Co-Op Reelects Officers

The 42nd annual Richmond Farmers Cooperative meeting reelected officers and directors including Lee Hermreck and Lee Perkins to the board. Perkins was named president with Frank Cox as vice president Cecil Vining secretary and Henry Feuerborn treasurer. Directors also include Dan Licktelg Kenneth Cunningham. The year 1955 reported business volume of 1 303 000 and 1 750 members. lunch served to about 250 by wives of employees and directors.

Farmers Cooperative, Association Richmond Lee Hermreck Lee Perkins Perkins Frank Cox Cecil Vining Henry Feuerborn Dan Licktelg Kenneth Cunningham

Ottawa hosts clinic on compensation tax changes

A free clinic for employers of four or more at Ottawa Senior High School auditorium at 7 30 p m tomorrow. Sponsored by the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce the session will explain unemployment compensation tax changes. Speakers include Harry W Woods and John Morrison. Attendees from Anderson Franklin and Miami counties, with representation from Garnett Osawatomie Paola Richmond Ottawa and Wellsville.

Ottawa Chamber of Commerce Harry W. Woods Ottawan State Chamber of Commerce Service John Morrison Kansas Employment Security Anderson Franklin Miami Garnett Osawatomie Paola Richmond Ottawa Wellsville George Lister Salt

Selecting Jury For Alien Slayer

A federal court jury selection began in Kansas City to determine the penalty for Arthur Ross Brown, an ex convict who admitted kidnapping and killing Wilma Allen, wife of a local auto dealer. A panel of 125 prospective jurors was called, 12 to be chosen. The case dates to the crime near the city, 35th anniversary of Mrs Allen’s birth observed that day. The judge outlined possible penalties: term of years, life imprisonment, or death.

Kansas City Arthur Ross Brown Dee Wilma Allen Kansas Allen Brown United States U. S Charles Whittaker

Ottawa City Clerk Building Permits Summary

Building permits issued at Ottawa city clerk office include Otis Burnett at 840 Burroughs for a garage costing $150 and R. D. Neighbors for Gleason Gleason remodeling at 114 E Second for $20,000. Willis Weldner at 728 Willow for a garage costing $400.

Ottawa Otis Burnett Burroughs R. D Gleason & Gleason E. Second Willis Weldner Willow Garrage

County to Stop Mass Inoculations in Montgomery

COFFEYVILLE The Montgomery County Medical Society says future inoculations with Salk polio vaccine should be given by medical staff in prescribed clinics and under proper supervision, signaling a shift from mass inoculation efforts to targeted immunization programs.

Coffeyville The Montgomery County Medical Society

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