Shields makes million dollar roundtable again
Northwestern Mutual agent Robert Shields has qualified for the million dollar roundtable for 1966, marking his third straight year in the national honor. Police report a 1967 Chevrolet on Walnut Street lost two front wheels tires and hub caps. Mr. and Miss OHS named Dan Seymour and Connie Boyer.
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Robert Shields
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance
Shields
Chris Chrismer
Walnut Street
Moore
Chevrolet
Dan Seymour
Connie Boyer
OHS
Douglas Bros Ad Promotes Ottawa Laundry Service
A Douglas Bros advertisement highlights home laundry equipment serving Ottawa for 31 years with a call to visit See Us and Save. The ad advises calling CH 24700 between 5 and 6:30 to reach Ottawa Herald, including Saturdays, reflecting local business outreach amid recent snow adjustments.
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Douglas Bros
Ottawa Territory
Save
Ottawa Herald
Wrecks on Icy Ottawa Streets Cause No Injuries
Two vehicle collisions occurred Thursday in Ottawa due to ice. At 3:09 p.m. a 1963 Checker Cab driven by S Parker and a 1966 Plymouth driven by Virginia Johnson collided at South Cedar and Thirteenth Street after Parker stopped at a sign. No injuries were reported. At 4:09 p.m. a 1959 Dodge pickup owned by Clifford Reynolds slid into a ditch on West Fifteenth Street and collided with a 1957 Chevrolet driven by Kenneth Ledom, causing damage to both vehicles. no injuries were reported and the major damage estimate was $250 for the Ledom car.
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South Cedar
Edoward S. Parker
S. Muleberry
Thirteenth Street
Virginia L. Johnson
Apple Lane
Cedar Street
Parker
Johnson
West Fifteenth
Clifford Reynolds
College
Kenneth L. Ledom
Sycamore
Ledom
Reynolds
Saddle Maker Deplores Advance Of Technology
CAWKER CITY in the late 1930s a saddle maker recalls handcrafting saddles for actors such as Errol Flynn. Clifford Coad, 79, the last Kansas saddle maker with his own patterns, laments automation, notes lengthy 30 hour builds, and explains cost, leather work, and regional orders while condemning modern quick curing and laser cutting that reduce quality. He recalls starting at age seven, making hundreds for rodeo and trick riders with patterns now scarce.
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Cawker City
Errol Flynn
Florida
Flynn
Clifford Coad
Kansas
Oregon
Notice to Creditors For The Tucker Estate
All creditors are notified to exhibit their demands against the estate within nine months from the first publication as provided by law. If not exhibited, they shall be forever barred. George L. Marshall is executor of the will of Walter W. Tucker, deceased. Gleason Doty and Pinet are attorneys for the executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Marshall
Walter W. Tucker
Probate
Franklin County
Kane
Garnett March of Dimes Campaign Opens
Garnett Anderson County March of Dimes begins Monday and runs to February 4. Bowlers, mothers, Boy Scouts and volunteers will raise funds to fight birth defects. Troop 126 scouts distributed donation containers and 2,175 county homes received donation cards. Bob McLeod chairs the campaign. Mrs. William Thornton leads the Mothers March. The national March of Dimes funds centers and clinics for early diagnosis and treatment.
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Garnett
Anderson County
Boy Scouts of Troop 126
Bob McLeod
William Thorneton
Osawatomie Flood Project Seeks $500 000 Budget Aid
President Johnson's budget message to Congress includes a request for 500000 for Osawatomie flood protection. Four hundred thousand already approved for construction. Total project cost estimated at 1.4 million. Some residents oppose and plan to seek an injunction to delay construction.
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Osawatomie
Johnson
U. S. Congress
Kansas City Livestock Prices Report
KC Markets Kansas City AP notes wholesale eggs and butter unchanged cattle 100 calves none sheep none hogs 1 000 barrows and gilts uneven averaging 25 higher sows steady barrows and gilts 1 3 200 250 lb 19.75 20.50 1 2 195 230 lb 20.50 75 2.3 250 260 lb 19.25 75 sows 15.00 17.00
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Kansas City
Twilight League Bowling Scores Snapshot Ottawa Bus Service
Bowling results show top marks across multiple teams including Bennett Creamery Ottawa Bus Service Farm Bureau Insurance Everett's Barber Shop and Clary's Shoes with high games listed. Standout totals feature Disque Fritts Linneman and Stockard among others across Mansfield area lanes.
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Twilight League
Bennett Creamery
Thrasher
Ottawa Bus Service
Disque
Farm Bureau Insurance
Fritts
AiNsworth
Everett’s
Barber Shop
Stark
Marks
Linneman
Badders
Clary’s
Barber
Osawatomie Receives Federal Funds for Recreation Projects
Osawatomie will gain federal aid for two major recreation sites, John Brown Park and the city lake. The Kansas Joint Council on Recreation approved the proposals, with final U S Bureau of Outdoor Recreation approval pending. Total cost about 25 818 dollars, half funded by the federal government. Lake work includes paving around the lake, eight new play pieces, a comfort station, picnic tables and three shelters. John Brown Park projects add tables shelters play equipment and reconstructed tennis courts to be usable as an ice rink in cold weather along with bleachers and a comfort station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osawatomie
John Brown Park
Gordon Schrader
Kansas Joint Council On Recreation
U. S. Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
Funeral RICHARD W BEITER Services Held
Richard W Beiter died January 22 and funeral services were held January 26 at Lamb Funeral Home. Dr Max C DeWeese officiated with organ by Mrs Bruce Spears. Pallbearers included Ollie Norman Thomas Powers Clarence Rea Arthur Barnett Lee Finch Harry Brink Gerald B Harford. Burial at Highland Cemetery with Masonic services by Victor R Hughes and W Phil McCracken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard W
Death of Mrs Mary C Waterberry 92 Richmond resident
Mrs. Mary C. Waterberry 92, lifelong Richmond resident, died at 5 45 am in Crestview Nursing Home where she had lived since March 13 1964. Services 2 pm Sunday at Richmond Methodist Community Church with Rev Jerry Harndon. burial in Richmond Cemetery. Born June 8 1874 in La Salle County Illinois. Daughter of Thomas B and Elizabeth Cunningham Kelsey. Married Dec 31 1901 in Golden City Missouri to Luther T Waterberry who died in December 1927. Survivors include several nephews and nieces, including Mrs W W Whitacre of 427 S Sycamore.
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Mary C. Waterberry
Richmond
Crestview Nursing Home
Richmond Methodist Community Church
Jerry Harndon
Buerial
Waterberry
la Salle Counery
Ill
Thomeas B
Elizabeth (Cunningham) Kelsey
Golden City
Luther T. Waterberry
Central Heights Honor Roll List by Class Year
Central Heights Junior and High School lists first semester honor roll recipients. Seniors include John Chris John and Ramona Hubs bard with several honorable mentions. Juniors feature Janice Coops er and Maurice Peters among honors, with James Bickerstaff as honorable mention. Sophomores list Robert Lyon as high honors and Donna Mersh ham among honors, with Brens da Bickerstaff and others as honorable mention. Freshmen show Charles Chrisjohn and Diane Coope r as high honors, with Connie Williams among honors and Barbara Arnold as honorable mention. Eighth grade honors go to Sandy Betz with Nina Fredericks as honorable mention. Seventh grade honors include Marjo rie Lyon and Mike Milchelt, with Susan Lantz as honorable mention.
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Central Heights
John Chris John
Ramona Hubsbard
Joy Davidson
Linda Froggatte
Tom King
Jom Lantz
Richard Montague
Rickey Roush
Ann Wakeman
Janice Coopser
Maurice Peters
Colleen Rieley
Ronald Roeckers
Rosberta Williams
James Bickerstaff
Carol Guy
Lorna Kimball
Audean McKinzie
Donna Newlan
Beckie Williams
Charles Chrisjohn
Diane Cooper
Phillip Dunbar
Connie Williams
Liza Detwiler
Tom Foster
Brenda Holcombe
Florence Renner
Ricky Williams
Barbara Arnold
Carol Evans
Charlene Mitchell
Darlene Page
Debbie Richards
Phyllis Spence
Sandy Betz
Nina Fredericks
Roberta Herring
Marjorie Lyon
Mike Milchelt
Bill Renner
Bill Robertson
Susan Lantz
Line da Peters
Jean Secrest
County Truck Bids Opened by Franklin County
Franklin County Commissioners opened bids for a one ton service truck for the Highway Department. Moore Chevrolet Oldsmobile won with a low bid of 2192.85, while Robertson's Motors, Sheldon's Truck and Tractor, Bob White Motors, and Minnick Motors submitted higher offers. Delivery is expected in 30 to 60 days and the truck will be used to repair county machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Franklin County Highsway Department
Moore Chevrolet Oldsmobile
Robertson’s Motors
Sheldon’s
Bob White Motors
Minnick Motors
Ottawa Savings and Loan 1966 Financial Statement
The Ottawa Savings and Loan Association of Ottawa Kansas reports year end figures for December 31 1966 with total assets of 15 812 604 89 and liabilities including installment shares 697 390 2 07 and optional shares 14 274 379 92. Notary Naomi L. Cole confirms sworn oath January 23 1967.
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Ottawa Savings and Loan Association
Ottawa
Franklin
State of
Kansas
Resources
Ee Parecer Eens Sere
Federal Insurance Reserve
Dees Ware
Douglas County Soil Awards for five farmers announced
Five Douglas County farmers will receive Kansas Bankers Awards for outstanding soil and water conservation work in 1966. Recipients are Elmer Rappard of Overbrook, Richard Butell of Baldwin, Arley Flory of Baldwin, Otto Hack of Baldwin, and Dick Wise of Lawrence. Awards presented by John Peters of Lawrence National Bank at 6 30 p m Monday at 4 H Fair Grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Douglas County Soil Conservation District Board
Kansas Bankers Awards
Douglas County Soil Conservation District
Elmer Rappard
Overbrook
Richard Butell
Baldwin
Arley Flory
Otto Hack
Dick Wise
Lawerence
John Peters
Lawrence National Bank
Douglas County Key
Community Auction Notices Ottawa Kansas Printy’s Auction House
Printy and Son Ben Printy announces community auctions in Ottawa Kansas. Auctions held every Tuesday at 7 p m at 1135 North Main and every Thursday at 7 p m at 1136 North Main. Local residents invited to bid on offered items and household goods.
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Printy
Ben Printy
Cap
Main
Ottawa
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Ellis
Snyder Pharmacy
County Chest Clinic
Ransom Memorial Hospital
John Kusnard
S. Sycamore
Harkins
Ottawaniversity
Rodney Stockard
Princeton
Renee Lin Romero
Flores
S. Poplar
Gleason, Doty and Pinet
Commercial League
Texaco
Bettge
Simmons
TODD
Shofner
Brady
Conus
Princeton Oil
Stockard
Crites
Whiteford
Bond Cleaners
Lewis
Ladies Peoples National Bank
Bryant
V. Reusch
Southwestern Bell
Liegerot
Grogan Service
Wolgast
Towners
Moherman
Naomi’s Tavern
Keller
M. Hopkins
Bonnies Shoe Box
Ball
First National Bank
Servatius
LEE Company
Hollow
Springer
Meador
ELBOW
Gorton
Osawatomie Recreation
Joe Towner
MOBY
Robert Lyon
Donna Mershham
Brensda Bickerstaff
Trent Burkdoll
Dale Carey
Patty Lyons
Cherry Needham
Dale Pearson
Cindy Spaulding
Virginia Spaulding
Loretta Wernsman
Louis Lengel
Ottawa Savings and Loan
U. S
Douglas County Soil Awards
Methodist Community
Richemond
Joe
Cowner
Clapel Dependagle Ambulance Service
North Main
Outtawa, Kansas
Cliff
Ord R
Hobbs
Ottawa, Kansas
Myers Bros. Phone Centropolis
Claude
Howard
Franklin County Sales Company
North
James L. Dyer
Kan
Wesley Stevenson
Jack Nelson
Pomona
Council Grove
Up.ia
Billy Gann
Raney
Baldwin Rest Home
Wd. SA
Volkswagen
Conzelman Motors
Hiway
South
Lawrence
General Services
J.W. Taylor
Bennie Stinson
Standard
Coleled
N. Main
Marian Buehler
Cliff Mareconett
Rantoul
Glen Jones
Walter
Keith Lankeard
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