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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1961

Page

5

Minnicks Acquire Cedar Street Frontage For Truck Repair

Floyd and Jerome Minnick announce adding 104% feet of Cedar Street frontage by purchasing from Don Farrell. They plan a Truck Repair Center for heavy equipment, just south of Royal Lanes and east of the city parking lot. Attendees at the Riley funeral came from multiple Kansas cities.

Floyd Jerome Minnick Cedar Street Don Farrell Minnicks Cedar Royal T Lanes

Kansans Aboard Hijacked Ship

Kansans are mentioned in a jumble of names and places about a hijacked cruise liner Santa Maria. The report cites B L Carter of Lawrence Kansas and others, with references to University of Kansas, county agents, and court actions. Several individuals face legal actions and scheduled court appearances.

B. L. Carter S. Main Lawrence Kan University of Kansas Wichita Santa Maria Ton Brown Floyd W. Preston State Extension Advisory Council K. U Sour Lawrence John Lederer Pomona Ray Carey Princeton George Graves RFD

Local Markets Update Mixes Funeral Notices and Travel News

Funeral services for Mrs. A. M. Spears were held in Lamb Funeral Home with Rev. E E Caylor and others officiating. Burial at Highland Cemetery. Venezuela trip details include L R Harber son and Cecil Harberson traveling to Miami, and Preston’s family safe though destination unknown. A government travels note ties to a two year Iran assignment.

A. M. Spears Lamb Funeral Home E. E. Caylor Harold E. Lobaugh Topeka F. J. Worthington John S. Sheldon William S. Bowers John R. Forrer Jr William W. Wallace Gerald Todd Lowell Fouts A. H. North Nie Leonard D. Densmore Eat Lincoln Assia Europe Governmental Affairs Institute Iran Harberson

KC Livestock Market Report Kansas City AP

Cattle and calves trading across classes with steers and heifers steady to higher. Good and low choice heifers 23.00 to 24.50, Utility cows 14.50 to 16.00, good to choice feeders 23.00 to 28.00, steers 21.0 to 25.00. Hogs 2,090 head with barrows and gilts 2.63 to 2.65 higher, sows up to 2.5 higher. Sheep 800 head, lambs active, ewes and feeders steady, wood to prime 16.00 to 17.50, ewes 0.5 to 0.84.

Kansas City

Funeral for Mrs Myrtle M Wiesen Held at Sacred Heart

Funeral services for Mrs Myrtle M Wiesen who died January 22 were held January 24 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rev Henry Beier officiating. Pallbearers were Harry Rees Jack Morrow Alfonso Mayes John Craycraft Robert Whitley and Jerome Minnick. Burial followed at Mt Calvary Cemetery. Rosary was recited Monday at the owner's Chapel.

Myrtle M. Wiesen Sacred Heart Catholic Church Henry Beier Harry Rees Jack Morrow Alfonso Mayes John Craycraft Robert Whitley Jerome Minnick Mt. Calvary Cemetery

Fluor Gets Contract for 175000 kW Generator Plant

Fluor Corp. Ltd. announced receipt of a 3 million dollar contract from Kansas City Power and Light Co. for construction of a 175000 kilowatt electric generator for the companys Tecumseh Kansas plant.

New York Fluor Corp. Ltd Kansas City Power & Light Co Tecumseh, Kas

Traffic Toll Topeka Patch Reflects 1961-33 Hours

Topeka traffic figures show a period from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with eight hours recorded, comparing 1961 to 1960 figures. The period listed mirrors a 1960 benchmark with a stated 25 percent comparison, highlighting changes in road usage for that time.

Kansas

Hospital Notes Admissions and Births Dense list

Admissions include Mrs Judson Lee 433 S Hickory Ermil C Greenfield 811 King Mrs Chester Coats Princeton Tuesday Mrs Glen Lee Gorton Sugar Creek Mo Aaron Leroy Bien 104 S Poplar Mrs Josephine Kirkwood 840 Walnut today Births Mr and Mrs Donald Waldo Jr 729 Princeton son born today weight 7 lb 15% oz Mr and Mrs Joe Toumberlin 2368 Cherry son born today weight 6 lb 9 oz Dismissals J S Weethee 923 N Mulberry Tuesday Mrs Leo Alvin Criqui baby son 8098 Sycamore Frank Barnaby 709 Willow Mrs Howard Elder 927 N Hickory Mrs James Cobb baby daughter Baldwin today

Judson Lee S. Hickory Ermil C. Greenfield King Chester Coats Princeton Glen Lee Gorton Sugar Creek Aaron Leroy Bien S. Poplar Josephine Kirkwood Walnut Donald Waldo Jr Joe Toumberlin Cherry J. S. Weethee N. Mulberry Leo Alvin Criqui Sycamore Frank Barnaby Willow Howard Elder Hickory James Cobb Baldwin

Ottawa Teachers Elect Officers For 1961 62

A fifth grade Garfield School teacher, Marie Davidson, was elected president of the Ottawa Teachers Association for 1961 62, with term starting June. Albert Unruh becomes vice president, Eva Flemming secretary, and Richard Kingston treasurer. Delegates to state and sectional Kansas Teachers Association were Allen Unruh Kendell Hay plus Miss Seymour and Mrs. Ream and Miss Cameron named alternates.

Garfield School Ottawa Teacher's Association Nortris Burke Marie Davidson S. Hickory Burke Albert Unruh Mary Louise Risdon Eva Flemming Lincoln Marie Armstrong Richard Kingston Allen Unruh Eugene Field C. W. Parent Kansas State Teacher's Association Harriet Seymour Kendell Hay Eileen Ream Lanah Cameron Garfield

Bank and Its Millions Reported Lost in Tangier Bank

New York Herald Tribune reports the American & Foreign Bank of Tangier has vanished with executives and about 4.04 million dollars in assets. A June 1960 circular notes moving operations to Panama, with a London branch planned, while depositors in multiple states and Europe seek contact. The bank, formed in 1942 and led by T. Stangbye, says Tangier reforms ended its free operations. Attempts to reach Panama City and other contacts failed.

NEW York New York Herald Tribune American & Foreign Bank of Tangier Panama American & Foreign Bank London T. Stangbye

Editor Dies and School Representatives Elected at Auction

AP report notes editor Ruth Igel and Lincoln Miss Holly wood Rose Shular among names elected to two year and one year terms as elementary and high school representatives. Police ruled death a suicide after a fall from a 12 story building on Holly wood Boulevard. A convocation and business meetings are announced with all members invited.

Ruth Igel Lincoln Hollywood Norman Glenda Hayward Siegel West Coast Holly- Rose Shular Wood Boulevard

Primary Election Notice in Ottawa Kansas March 21 1961

Public notice announces a nonpartisan primary election on Tuesday March 21 1961 in Ottawa Kansas to nominate candidates for Commissioner of Streets and Utilities and three members of the Board of Education. The brief item also lists local residents and visitors with family ties and midweek social notes from area households.

Sellers Lela Comstock W.H.P. G Isabelle Jacobsen Ottawa Kansas Aftics Board of Education Karen Averill M. T. Averill Emporia State

Wellsville Yakle Family Honored After Navy Plane Crash

A Navy P2V Neptune patrol plane from Glenview with five aboard crashed into San Diego Bay Tuesday night. One body recovered. The Yakle family, living on 7th Street, honored at a farewell party earlier that evening. The craft originated from Patrol Squadron 721 based at Glenview, temporarily stationed in Abilene while a new squadron was built. Daughter Clydene recently entered Abilene High School. Other local notes include residents visiting relatives and ill health reports.

San Diego Calif Navy Neptune Ottawa San Ebmerts Diego Bay 7Th Street Clyde Yakle Abilene Clydené

Carlson appoints Betty Rosness as press secretary

Washington AP Sen Frank Carlson of Kansas announces Betty Rosness of Wichita as his press secretary. Rosness has worked as an account executive for a Wichita radio station.

Washington Frank Carlson A-Kas Betty Rosness Wichita Rosness

Classified Want Ad Rates and Cards of Thanks

Classified display rates per line and per word appear with page emblems and min charges. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends and associates for support during illness and loss, naming individuals and groups. Memoriam notes honor a loved one with dates and family names reflecting enduring remembrance.

R UN RK. G. Roberts Ottawa Charles Riley Ralph & Marie Kampschroeder

Men Wanted Route Man for Livestock Feed Business

A fast growing company seeks married men ages 21 to 40 with high school education and good work history. Starting two livestock feed business roles in the area within 30 days. no obligation, potential unlimited earnings with minimal capital. Gene Popham, Box 72 Manhattan KS. CH 2-5299. General Services ads for hiring and services follow.

Bor Ottawa Herald Gene Popham Manhattan

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