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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1966
Page
4
William K Clary of 1404 S Oak reported a kitchen rear window screen torn during the last two weeks. Local brief notes also mention a car insurance inquiry and a 4-H Junior Leaders meeting scheduled at Ap panoose grade school at 8 p.m. Monday to form a 4-H Club.
The listing notes the loss of a gold Elgin ladies wrist watch with expansion band. Report filed with police by George Scott of 315 East 15th. The event occurred at the Masonic Temple 11330-1230, referenced by the 57:30 time marker.
A Tri-County Red Cross meeting for Franklin Miami and Douglas counties will convene at the University of Kansas student union in Lawrence at 6 30 p m February 9 The quarterly session will center on Disaster Procedures Reservations can be made with Mrs Jo Byers of the Douglas County chapter American Red Cross.
A trap shoot event at Jaycee Gun Club on West 2nd Street scheduled for Sunday January 30 at 1 PM. Participants and enthusiasts urged to arrive early for registration and safety briefings.
Sheila A. Stevenson aged 21 from Kansas City was cited on January 28 in the 500 block of North Main for speeding 45 in a 30 mph zone, a violation arrest record shows. Local police report notes the offense occurred in a school safety area and was recorded as a moving violation.
A free demonstration meeting for a Dale Carnegie class is announced for Monday January 31 at 7 30 p m at the North American Hotel. The Ottawa Kiwanis Club sponsors the event and promotes the program to interested residents.
Valkomna Primrose a senior two year old registered Guernsey co owned by Howard H Johnson Ottawa RFD 1 has completed an official DHIR actual production record of 11 400 pounds milk and 588 pounds of butterfat in 305 days according to the American Guernsey Cattle Club.
Ottawa Kansas Mayor Charles Williamson proclaims January 29 to February 5 1966 as Harmony Week urging citizen participation. The proclamation notes a Mardi Gras show by the Marais des Cygnes Chapter of Sweet Adelines Inc to be held February 5 1966 and lauds group singing as a civic enrichment.
National Geographic notes the largest living fish ever recorded was a 45 foot whale shark taken off Florida in 1912. Estimated weight reached about 20 tons, marking a historic marine giant in early 20th century records.
The police court docket lists FRANKLIN D FRANKS 45 Logan and Main charged with resisting arrest drunkenness and disturbing the peace, continued to Feb 11. CHARLES WELCH 35 726 W Std found guilty of careless driving and DUI, fined 125 and 30 days jail, paroled 1 year, appealed to District Court. CURTIS D MOLLETT 34 pleaded guilty to driving without a valid license, fined 15. JEROME MOLETT 38 failed to appear on permitting an unauthorized person to operate a vehicle. GEORGE V LOUDERBACK 19 forfeited 10 bond for speeding 30 in a 20 zone. CORALEE SHIPPS 55 forfeited 15 bond for speeding 35 in a 20 zone. CECIL M DRAKE 28 pleaded innocent to DUI and reckless driving, posted 250 and 50 bonds for trial Feb 10. NELSON V MC ALEXANDER 18 forfeited 30 bond on no license and illegal registration. WILLIAM F MCINNES 22 pleaded innocent to illegal U turn, trial Feb 10. GERALD E REED 18 pleaded innocent to illegal U turn, trial Feb 3. WILMA J LYONS 17 forfeited 15 bond for license violation. CLIFFORD D BURGOON 20 forfeited 10 bond for illegal U turn, arraignment continued to Feb 3 for ROY TACKETT 20 charged with speeding 40 in a 20 zone.
A Franklin County court ruled for defendant Frank Sulcuff in a $150000 damages suit arising from a 1964 auto collision west of Richmond. Jury recessed after two days of testimony with 13 witnesses, including Kansas Highway Patrolman Don Lytle and undersheriff Don Couture, all detailing the crash that killed Sulcuff’s wife and left plaintiff Clifford Burgoon injured.
Nine students at Williamsburg High School were named for high honors in the first semester honor roll. Seniors Connie Kendall Bud Ransom Connie Davis Glenda Greenfield Bob McClure Judy O’Neill Joyce Stinson Marilyn Reh Susan Figgins. honors include Rich Smith Jeannette Collins Curt Figgins Betty Flora Judy Kesner Elaine Roecker Midge Ransom.
Rosie V. Haughn, 43, of Rantoul, was granted a divorce from William J. Haughn, 64, also of Rantoul. The wife’s maiden Brockus name is restored and she receives custody of their 16-year-old son.
Admissions list includes Claudia Crawford Baldwin RFD 1 Mrs Russell Daugharthy Ottawa RFD 1 George MclIne tosh Garnett Thursday Dismissals include Chester Wagner Cedar House Thursday Mrs Floyd Mitchell Ottawa RFD 1 Wednesday Mrs Dennis Smith and daughter Tos peka Mrs Robert Goyette 1128 North Oak Bruce Cox 847 Hamblin Wendell Carpenter Ottawa University Earl McKinney Quenemo Friday Births record Mr and Mrs Robert Davis Williamsburg two sons weight 4 lb 1114 027 Thursday Mr and Mrs Darrell Pyle Waverly a son weight 7 lb 4 oz Friday
Sgt Charles B McComb of San Francisco pled guilty to reckless driving in a Pomona County Court case after a January 8 crash six miles east of Pomona that killed his wife Barbara E McComb. He was charged with negligent homicide which was reduced and fined 25 dollars plus court costs.
Donald R. Stottlemire aged 18 of Princeton and Rebecca Jo Rowe land aged 16 of Richmond apply for a marriage license. Cletus Weiderholt 22 of Prin ceton and Maureen Walsh 19 of Lawrence also seek license amid local filings.
Mrs Arlene Nelson died January 24 and funeral services were conducted January 27 at Dengel and Son Mortuary with Rev. William Fowler presiding. Pallbearers included Louis Dale Virgil Jones R Lee Finch Melvin Sellers Charles S Adell and Mearl E Snethen. Burial followed at Wood Lawn Cemetery Pomona with service by Hazel Rebekah Lodge No 175 and attendance of Lodge members.
Richmond volunteers fought a late night grass fire about one mile north of the city. They brought an extra tank of water and prevented damage to a barn filled with hay at the Bob Gault farm. No damage estimate or cause was available.
Obituary notice for Andrew Boyd 80 of Cherryvale formerly of Waverly with death Jan 23 and service Jan 25 at Waverly Methodist Church. Born Sept 22 1885 in County Darré Ireland, immigrated as infant. Survived by Ina Gilliland wife two sons Clarence and Medford two daughters Helen Sutton Jeannette Davidson. Burial Shawnee Kaw.
Winners at the Elk's Olympia duplicate bridge game on Wednesday night include first place east west team Mrs. Jess Gilmore and E. W. Crandall and second place east west Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Bush. In north south, first went to Mrs. Robert A. Anderson and Mrs. John Wassmer with second to Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Cundiff of Leawood.
Wheat and soybeans listed with prices. Wheat at 1.51 and soybeans at 1.10 with market shorthand. A cryptic line shows Milo and other incomprehensible tokens amid the pricing.
Kansas City AP notes consumer eggs large and medium prices and wholesale 80 percent grades. Butter unchanged. Cattle count at 200 with calves none, market test unable to proceed.
An Osage City native, Prof. L Martin Jones, formerly assistant dean of the KU School of Business, was appointed budget officer for the University of Kansas. He will work with Raymond Nichols to prepare the university budget beginning February. Jones earned a 1946 BA in business and a 1947 MBA from KU and has taught since 1947, serving as assistant dean since 1961.
The Veterans Administration will mail VA form 21.8296 with the January check to veterans and widows with dependent children to collect Social Security numbers and zip codes. It will also request names of veteran children aged 21 to 23 in school. John Gere, Kansas Veterans' Commission field representative, will be at City Hall in Ottawa at 1 p.m. each Tuesday to assist in completing the questionnaire.
TOPEKA AP The Kansas Legislature closes week three of the budget session with the House Ways and Means Committee tackling budgets totaling 229 million for state agencies. Rep. John Conard chairs and says action on all remaining regular appropriation bills will proceed, while the Senate panel also aims to finish two bills, one for penal institutions and one for the Department of Public Instruction. Gov Avery has called a Feb 15 special session to consider reapportionment amid court orders for one man one vote.
A hit and run driver struck a parked 1958 Cadillac on South Main at 4 60 p m. The car owned by Allen Reed and Velma Reed was parked on the east side. Police seek the red vehicle, which caused $150 damage to the rear bumper and fenders. Evidence includes chrome stripe fiber glass and paint chips.
Ruth Claypool twelve was struck by a 1966 Mercury driven by Mrs Wayne Angell while crossing Hickory Street in the 500 block. She suffered a bump to the head and bruises but attended school today. Rev Leo Feverly and Mrs Feverly of 531 South Cherry are her foster parents.
County Court records list multiple defendants cited near Ottawa in January. Richard L. Johnson, Danny J. Boyer, John J. Holl, James B. Adams, Donald W. McDade, Eugene H. Burgmaier, Monroe K. Robertson, and Elmer S. Gemeinhardt pleaded guilty to speeding offenses ranging from 52 to 90 mph in 40 to 75 mph zones, with fines from $8 to $15 plus court costs. Burgmaier also faced an equipment violation.
J W Plank 95 died yesterday in Carlack Hawaii. He spent one summer at Shade dairy east of Ottawa. Survived by H D Plank and another brother of Texas from a family of 10. Survivors include Edward Collins and Mrs Michael Collins Williamsburg four sons Gregory Peine Ote tawa Frank Peine Waverly Leo Peine and Louis Peine Richmond 19 grandchildren three great grandchildren and three brothers Frank Miller Woodbine Iowa Leo Miller Wells ville and Fred Miller Richmond.
Mrs Daisy May Underwood 57 of Ottawa RFD 1 died at 1 35 am in Ransom Memorial Hospital after a year long illness She was born July 9 1908 at Le Loup lifelong Franklin County resident married June 15 1929 in Ottawa to Robert H Underwood She was a member of Elm Grove Community Club Surviving are her husband one daughter Waneta Thompson Pomona RFD 2 five grandchildren one sister Rose Brazzi Daly City Calif and two brothers Millard Brown Winnemucca Nev and C H Brown Princeton Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Towner Chapel
Mrs Mary E Peine 80 of Richmond RFD 1 died at 530 am today in Cedar House Nursing Home after illness since Christmas. Services Monday 10 am at St Therese Catholic Church Richmond with Rev Gilbert Burns officiating. Burial in St Boniface Cemetery Scipio. Rosaries set for 8 pm Saturday and Sunday. Born July 5 1885 at Scipio lifelong resident of Scipio and Richmond. Married Nov 9 1909 to Herman Peine who died March 23 1936. Surviving are four daughters Mrs Homer Miller Mrs Leonard Rues Ottawa and others.
The Ottawa Little Symphony Association held its annual meeting and elected officers for one-year terms. Rene Clos was named president, Marvin P. Forker as vice president, John Pearson secretary, Mrs. Robert Pinet secretary, Alman Schweitzer treasurer, with Bob Grabham as orchestra manager Mrs. Winton Winter publicity and Prof. Keith Shumway program chairman appointed. The group credited contributions for its continuing success and noted the orchestra’s unique professional productions.
Funeral services for Mrs Mary E Peine lifelong resident of the Scipio and Richmond communities will be held at St Therese Catholic Church Richmond Monday at 10:00 a.m. The Rev Gilbert Burns will officiate. Interment at St Boniface Cemetery Scipio. A family rosary is set for Saturday at 8:00 p.m. and rosary Sunday evening at 8:00.
The Wellsville Joint School District and three area schools receive 10150 dollars under Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to aid educationally deprived children. The funds will fund a reading teacher and a teacher's aide, with initial work starting January 25 and planning begun in November 1965.
Published notices list registration books open during City Clerk office hours in Ottawa Kansas for all residents who did not vote in November 1964 or who have moved or failed to register. Persons must register in person at City Hall with special arrangements for the sick or disabled. City Clerk Donald R Capper.
Sale dates listed for Clifford R Hobbs Myers Bros and partners in Ottawa area with weekly auctions. Includes farm and livestock sales at North Ottawa on Highway 59 and Pomona Council Grove Osage City events with addresses and contact numbers for agents Printy and Son and Jim Brady Auctioneers.
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