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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1967
Page
6
Faith Lutheran Church at 316 E 12th hosts a series of open door services to acquaint Ottawa residents with the Lutheran Church. The sessions began Sunday and continue tonight and Tuesday at 7:30 PM featuring hymn singing, Q and A, and Bible study. Public invited.
College students must file with the local draft board before February 10 to take the exemption test. Test dates are March 11 and 31 and April 8, with the nearest testing center at the University of Kansas.
Ottawa State University announces three graduates from the fall semester Diana Sue Knight David Lee Yates and Steve Ray Smith all earning bachelor of science degrees. The event highlights John Deere Day with free movies and lunch for students.
12 Hour sale on Wednesday January 25 offers 10 percent off any purchase of two dollars or more from regular low price. Valid 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Pay no money down with credit. Clifford Gibson, Ottawa RFD 2, entered Research Hospital in Kansas City Mo. Room 604. Desert Flower Deodorant half price at Snyder's Pharmacy.
Mrs Henry of 734 S Poplar told police the tag from her 1937 Chevrolet may be lost or stolen.
Admissions list includes Anna Bryan in Pope, William Baxter in Oak, Walter Murray in Tremont, Eugene Jones in Wichita, Rickey Roush in Princeton, Vernon Parks in Pomona, Michael Morrow in Ottawa, Earl Meiers in Locust, plus several others. Dismissals list various patients including Linda Martin at Ottawa University and Carol Smith at Ottawa RFD 3. Birth announces Ellsworth Burnett and wife in Rantoul with a son of 6 pounds 1 ounce.
A catalog of noted novels and guides including The Fortress by Henry Jaeger and Cities of the Flesh by Zoe Oldenbourg. It lists A Caribbean Mystery by Agatha Christie, The Little Man from Archangel by Georges Simenon, Ehre ngard by Isak Dinesen, The Man Who Knew Kennedy by Vance Bourjaily, and other works. It also covers How to Learn Languages by Mario Pei, Bridge is My Game by Charles H. Goren, A Diary of Prayer by Elizabeth Goudge, and An Age of Barns by Eric Sloane, among others.
Two obituaries detail the deaths of Jess Deweese at his farm near Wellsville and Belter family member in Ottawa. Deweese, 76, lived 18 years at Wellsville and leaves Lena Merler, a daughter, and several siblings. services set for Tuesday and burial in Wellsville Cemetery. The Belter obituary notes an Ottawa resident born in 1898, husband of Margaret Staley, with multiple Masonic and Eastern Star affiliations, survivors including two daughters and five grandchildren. funeral plans include Thursday services in Ottawa and Highland Cemetery burial.
Richard W. Beiter known as Dick Beiter, age 68, of 328 Willow Street, Ottawa, died at 5 10 a.m. Sunday at Ransom Memorial Hospital after an illness that began January 19. He had been a lifelong Ottawa resident and patient at the hospital since the illness began.
Robert L Joyce age 22 of 314 East Third was cited for illegal left turn from a one way onto a two way street, speeding 30 in a 20 zone, operating without a Kansas license, and displaying illegal plates. John E Leonard age 18 of 704 South Cedar cited for improper vehicle registration. Max Alderman age 18 of 1202 Willow cited for careless driving. Michael H Turk age 16 of Ottawa RFD 3 cited for improper registration. Karadith A Brown age 17 of 938 South Cherry cited for reckless driving at Ninth and Cherry.
Four marriage license applications appear in the record: David E. Ott 19 of Ottawa with Linda Dianne Blakesley 18 of Ottawa. Steven Lee 20 of Lawrence with Susan McClelland 17 of Lawrence. Leonard Duane Campbell 17 of Williamsburg with Sandra Lee Smith 16 of Williamsburg.
Funeral services for George W. Gingerich, who died January 19, were held January 22 at the Michigan Valley Methodist Church with Rev. R. L. Harvey officiating. Pallbearers included Max Hetrick, Paul Beaver, Edward Trendel, Robert Hamilton, George Ramshaw and How are Whitlatch. Joe Driver and his wife sang hymns, accompanied by Mrs. Ethel Lutz. Burial followed at Valley Brook Cemetery.
AP Kansas City market notes show wholesale eggs with varied grade A prices and steady butter. Cattle numbers at 8,000 with declines in steers and heifers, cows up to 50 higher, feeders steady. steers 24.50 to 25.50, cows 15.75 to 17.50. Hogs at 4,500 with 1 to 3 weights 190 to 250 pounds at 19.50 to 20.25, sows 25 to 50 higher.
Six Wichita Republicans introduced a bill in Topeka to grant up to 2500 in homestead tax exemption for residents 65 and over, with state aid to local governments to offset losses. Other measures include district court domestic divisions, Reno County judges' pay raise, Hutchinson recreation levy hike, and annexation notice publication tweaks. The proposals target relief for seniors while funding and administration details vary.
In Ottawa area, three weekend crashes caused vehicle damage but no injuries. At 12:01 a.m. Sunday in the 1200 block of South Main Gary Underwood 23 of 1214 8 Hickory Plymouth collided with Ronald West 20 of Princeton in a 1961 Dodge. Both cars sustained left door and panel damage with no estimates. At 11:54 a.m. Sunday in the 1000 block of South Main Gladys Wadkins 45 of 847 Cypress in a 1959 Chevrolet was rear ended by Henry Hildebrandt 26 of 1110 N Poplar in a 1966 Chevrolet pickup. Wadkins rear tail light and bumper damaged with $32.44 estimate. Hildebrandt’s left front fender and headlight damaged. In a separate incident at 9:15 p.m. Sunday at Ninth and South Main, James G Given 83 of 2338 Cedar in a 1959 Plymouth was cited for failing to yield when Stephen Branddon 22 of Oxford Kan in a 1959 Chevrolet hit him. Given’s right rear fender damaged (estimate $15) and Brandon’s hood, grille, bumper damaged with no estimate.
Notice to all persons concerned of two probate petitions in Ottawa Kansas. First, Lena M Hoagland executrix seeks final settlement and heirs allocation for the estate of E M Hoagland with a hearing February 16 1967. Second, Leonard McDill Thompson petitions probate of Nora G McDill will with letters testamentary to Edward Larson. defenses due February 17 1967. Also annual meeting notice for Franklin County Soil Conservation District January 25 1967 at 12 00 noon in Ottawa.
At a Franklin County meeting the supervisors plan a full report on activities and finances since the last annual gathering. They will conduct a secret ballot election to fill one supervisor seat for a three year term. Eligible voters include anyone with title to or in possession of agricultural land within the district.
County Court entries list Kaneas City Kansas residents Russell E Russell and Stokley V Dixon cited for speeding 70 and 135 miles per hour and logbook and safety faults respectively with fines. Kaneas City resident Craycraft charged with 77 mph paid $17. Hopkins fined $10 and 60 days jail for speeding and suspended license. Linda Jackson, 19, Ottawa, pleaded guilty to two no fund checks and sentenced to six months on each count at Lansing facility with court costs.
Building permits issued in January include David Rideau to alter a commercial building at 422 S Main for 1000 dollars, Lester Fulks to alter a residence at 715 S Locust for 200 dollars, Ottawa Lumber Co to erect a room at 947 Olive for 1850 dollars, Hubbard Lumber to alter a commercial building at 2125 Main for 600 dollars, all owned by listed individuals or businesses.
Ottawa Little Symphony held its Friday meeting at Mrs. Robert Pinet's home and elected officers Bob Roberts president Bob Grabham vice president Mrs Pinet secretary Alma Sweitzer treasurer. New directors are John Pierson William Kloster Robert Grabham Mrs Pinet Miss Sweitzer Mrs George Lisester and Mrs Winton Winter. Spring concert announced with two performances for March 16 at 2 pm and 8:30 pm.
Emergencies receiving treatment at Ransom Memorial Hospital Sunday included Larry Farrar, 10, of 403 East Fourth Street, with a left thumb laceration, and Eugene McDowell, of 9215 Lee Court, with a finger laceration.
Homer J. Henning was elected director for a five year term at the Ottawa Savings and Loan Association annual meeting held Wednesday. Other directors named were F. R. Bennett, Milo M. Hewitt, William W. Wallace and Dean Berlin. Officers re-elected include F. R. Bennett as president, Dean Berlin as executive vice president, Jess R. Gilmore as vice president, Milo M. Hewitt as vice president, Chester A. Worl as secretary treasurer, and Gary Carothers and Naomi Cole as assistant secretaries.
The matter concerns the estate of E M Hougland with proceedings noted by the court. Beneficiaries and asset disposition details appear in the record, including the executor and associated dates. The filing indicates administrative actions, debts, and the filing status of the estate.
A found envelope containing a young girl’s Christmas money was discovered during the Xmas rush at Woolworths. The item is awaiting identification by the finder.
Jack Nelson lists weekly sales at Printy’s Auction House in Ottawa and nearby towns. Council Grove Livestock Auction holds Saturdays, Osage City sale Tuesdays. Community Auction events occur every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. in Ottawa, with two adjacent addresses on Main Street.
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