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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1969

Page

3

Hooten In Fair Condition After Waverly Crash

Robert J. Hooten, 62, of Ottawa, is in fair condition at University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City Kansas after a traffic accident near Waverly last week. Doctors say he is about the same this morning with internal injuries and a broken hip. Friends report cards are being read to him by hospital aides.

Robert. J. Hooten University of Kansas Medical Center Kansas City Kan Ottawan Waverly Hooten

Lawn trees shrubs clinic at Anchor Savings building

A public program titled Adv. A LAWN, trees and shrubs clinic will be held at 7:30 Wednesday night in the Anchor Savings building. Two Kansas State University Extension specialists and Robert Bozworth, local extension agent, will conduct the session.

Anchor Savings Building Kansas State University Robert Bozworth

Shenk Admitted to KU Medical Center Sunday

Clete J. Shenk of 738 Pecan was admitted to the University of Kansas Medical Center on Sunday. His room number is 426.

Clete J. Shenk University of Kansas Medical Center

VFW Benefit Show for March of Dimes at Memorial Audit

A VFW all in fun benefit show proceeds benefit the March of Dimes at Memorial Auditorium this Thursday evening at 7 27. Advance tickets are available.

VFW March of Dimes Memorial

Mothers March of Dimes Postponed to Feb 4 Evening

The Mothers March of Dimes event scheduled for tonight is postponed to 7 p.m. on February 4. Also advertised is an income tax service for farm returns offering 24 hour service by George Underwood Real Estate Broker, CH 26582, Suites 3A, Professional Building.

Mothers March of Dimes George Underwood

Pomona High School vocal program rescheduled to Feb 3

The POMONA High School vocal music program, postponed Monday night, has been moved to 8 p.m. February 3 and will be held in the PHS multi purpose room.

Pomona High School PHS

Citizens Party Caucus to Nominate City Officials

Notice to Pomona residents that the Citizens Party caucus will meet Thursday January 30 at 7 30 p m in the City Hall building to nominate candidates for mayor police judge and five councilmen for the April city election Ady.

Citizens of Pomona Citizens Party Ady

Maytag Service Man to Visit Ottawa Thursday

A Maytag service man will be in Ottawa on Thursday January 30 for Maytag appliance service. Service is limited to Maytag products. To schedule a Thursday appointment call Benner-Williams at CH 2-4549.

Maytag Ottawa Benner-Williams

Nixon First News Conference Sets Tone In Formal Pace

President Nixon held his first news conference as president for exactly 30 minutes. He answered a wide range of questions fluently, appearing tense at first about legislative plans and Vietnam talks, then easing and gesturing on the nuclear nonproliferation treaty. A light joke about a woman columnist touched on crime in the District of Columbia.

New York Richard M. Nixon Nixon District of Columbia

Popular Titles New Books At The City Library

A city library announces new offerings across genres and authors. Han Suyin’s Birdless Summer traces 1938 to 1948 in a vivid third volume of her autobiography. The Photographer by Pierre Bouile follows a photographer’s career after war wounds. Ranches and Ranch Life in America covers cowboy history to modern mechanized ranching. The World of Children’s Literature surveys global development with annotations. Ancient and Oriental Music by Romain Goldron links music and visual arts history. Coming of Age in Mississippi by Anne Moody recounts Black experiences on a plantation. The Encyclopedia of Etiquette by Llewellyn Miller guides modern manners. The Seance by Isaac Singer collects stories on sacred human destinies. Annie, Come Home by Barbara Michaels follows hauntings in a Georgetown house.

Han Suyin Pierre Bouile America Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr Yesteryear Texas Montana Anne Pellowski Romain Goldron Mississippi Anne Moody THE Llewellyn Miller Cleveland Amory Isaac Singer Sholom Aleichem Annie Barbara Michaels Georgetown

Plaza Theatre Manager Wins Eighth in 190-Theatre Contest

Frank Banning of Ottawa's Plaza Theatre earned an eighth place award among 190 Commonwealth Theatres in a Kansas City meeting January 21 22. About 200 managers attended as the circuit reports 190 theatres in 10 midwestern states.

Frank Banning Ottawa Plaza Commonwealth Theatres Banning Commonwealth Theatres, Inc Kansas City

Larceny Suspect James A Settle Found Dead at Home

James Almon Settle age 61 of Edgerton reportedly died by self-inflicted gunshot Monday at his residence. The Johnson County Sheriff said no suicide note was found and the motive is unknown. Settle had been arrested Sunday in Ottawa on a petty larceny charge and posted a $100 bond.

James Almon Settle Edgerton Johnson County Sheriff's Office Settle Sheriff's Office Ottawa

Politicians Do Have A Roundabout Way

New York analysis argues that governments pursue practical compromises over ideal paths. It weighs inflation and unemployment, antitrust, regulation of securities, and gold backing. The piece cites a Nixon era tradeoff: aim for moderate inflation with low joblessness, favor cautious regulation to preserve market confidence.

New York

Cub Scouts Hold Transportation Themed Meeting at Pack 74 Garfield

Cub Scouts and parents of Pack No 74 Garfield School conducted an evening focused on transportation. Den 2 presented How The Hobos Saved The Train, with props including a large cardboard train. Races featured car, sailboat, and rocket events, overseen by Joel Nordeen and Eldon Rader with a Pinewood Derby track.

Garfield School den No. 2 Den 2 Mark Gentner Alan Keefer Bryan Greenslade Kenton Dexman Robert Mox Mark Smith Ryan Hazen Den Emerson Mox Charles Gentner Roger Greenslade Joel Nordeen Eldon Rader

Kansas Senate bill would curb civil rights panel power

TOPERA AP The Kansas Senate fair housing bill would let the Kansas Commission on Civil Rights mostly mediate housing discrimination cases. Commission members including the chair and executive director voiced objections during hearings. They pledged amendments and noted the bill’s coverage gaps and confusing grievance procedures.

Topera Kansas Senate Kansas Commission On Civil Rights Civil Rights Commission Senate State and Local Affairs Committee Nathan Shechter Civi Rights Commission Kansas

Better Change and Docking Clash Over Highway Plan

TOPEKA AP Gov Robert Docking signaled he would veto a Republican highway program if it duplicates 1968 legislature enacted measures. In his first full news conference since last year he pressed for liquor by the drink referendum and opposed a gasoline tax hike. He dodged budget details, met with Nixon in Washington, and said he would back Sen Edward Kennedy if he runs for president. He also briefed Agriculture Secretary Hardin on Kansas objections to the 1967 federal wholesome meat act.

Topeka Robert Docking Docking Forthcomig Washington Nixon Edward Kennedy D-Mass Kennedy Agriculture Clifford Hardin Kansas

Funeral rites for Lula Iola Baxter set at Lane Church

Services for Lula Iola Baxter 83 Lane will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Lane United Methodist Church with burial in Lane Cemetery. Born July 29 1885 at Overbrook she was married to John N Baxter in 1906. Surviving children include F L Baxter Marlin Baxter John Baxter Jr and Max Baxter. Also survived by a sister two brothers and 14 grandchildren plus five great grandchildren. Funeral follows a life in Lane with church and Eastern Star ties.

Lula Iola Baxter Lane Ransom Memorial Hospital Lane United Methodist Church Lane Eastern Star F. .L. Baxter Marlin Baxter Moline John Baxter Jr Kansas City Max Baxter Enterprise Ore Edna Jackson Reading Calif Tony Karnes Elsinore William Karnes Topeka

Two-Car Collision at Fourth and Walnut. No Injuries

A Monday 1:18 p.m. crash at Fourth and Walnut involved David O. Elchert and Floyd R. Heckman after slippery roads prevented stopping. Elchert’s northbound vehicle and Heckman’s eastbound vehicle sustained rear and front fender damage respectively. A separate Pomona incident at 2:30 a.m. on West Logan injured none as Michael B. Criqui lost control, striking a light pole and posts. front end damage to Criqui’s car and damage to the pole and posts with no estimate yet.

Fourth and Walnut David O. Elchert S. Oak Floyd R. Heckman Ash Fourth Street Elchert Heckman West Logan Street Pomona Michael B. Criqui West Logan Ned Shull Criqui

Kansans Pleads Guilty on Traffic Charges in Local Listings

Multiple individuals named with ages and towns faced traffic offenses including driving without a license defective stop and turn lights speeding improper passing and leaving center etc pleas guilty or not guilty with various fines cited. Funeral notices report services for Lloyd G Eckenroed Mary Roatch and James E DeWitt with burial details and pallbearers listed.

Kenneth L. Pettibon Baldwin Frederick C. Hadley Haysville Marvin C. Dade Edgerton Michael W. Wadkins Raymond S. Haynes Gardner Jacqueline E. Kline Oroville Washington James Alexander III Emporia

Ottawan Found Dead In Home

The death of 79-year-old Ottawa resident William J. Moss was found after postman clues led to his home at 818 W. 10th. Graveside rites were held at Highland Cemetery with Rev. Jim McCrossen officiating. Moss, a WWI veteran and longtime American Legion member, had been ill since January 6. He was born January 1, 1890, in Miltonvale Kansas. Surviving were two sons, three daughters, five grandchildren, and six great grandchildren.

Ottawa Max Shoemaker William J. Moss W. 10Th Shoemaker Moss Highland Cemetery Jim McCrossen Miltonvale Kan Charles Nelson Sarah Ann (Apple) Moss Missouri American Legion Mary Ellen Riggs Cabool Charles L. Moss Cloverdale Ore John E. Moss Barmington Carolle Breading Lawrence Ind

It’s Fixed Dentists sued over damaged dental bridge

Mary E. Curtis of Louisville filed a civil suit in district court seeking 10.10 damages from her dentist. She alleges the dental bridge caused discomfort and the dentist tore it up with a stamp and declaration that it is fixed so she won’t have more trouble. The filing cites the incident Monday as the basis for the claim.

Louisville Mary E. Curtis

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