News Briefs: Local court citations and awards noted
Three complaints were filed in County Court by the Highway Patrol. William D. Gossett of 713 E. Wilson was cited for speeding 85 mph, while Willie L. Jefferies of Kansas City, Me, and William J. Stewart of Topeka were cited for operating trucks without KCC authority. Harold J. Terrill received the U S Army Commendation Ribbon for service with a U S military liaison mission in Germany from July 1956 to September 1957. Jay Ellis advertised piano tuning and Drake's Bakery offered baked goods. Jay Ellis, 1873-R. Beatrice Stevenin filed for divorce from Charles A. Stevenin on grounds of gross neglect and extreme cruelty. Robert F. Roeckers, son of Mr. and Mrs. A F Roeckers of Richmond, was assigned to a 92-week Naval Reserve clerical course at Great Lakes. An annual barbecued coon fried chicken dinner with cards and square dancing was announced for Saturday Feb 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Bldg., Lawrence, Kas, hosted by the Douglas Co Coon Hunting Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway Patrol
William D. Gossett
E. Wilson
Willie L. Jefferies
Kansas Cly
William J. Stewart
Sopeka
KCC
Robert F. Roeckers
A. .F Roeckers
Richmond
Naval Reserve
Naval Training Center
Great Lakes
Ill
Lawrence
Kas
Douglas Co
Lincoln Recovers From Shock Of Nine Murders
Eleven paragraphs recount Lincoln Nebras kans reaction after a spree of killings raises fears of more deaths. Police hunt a suspect, John Turner, with details of car chases and a planned Feb trial. National Guard mobilized and patrols mounted as citywide fear grows following nine Nebraska murders and linked shooting incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
C. Lauer Ward
Capitol Steel Works
Wyoming
Cari
Fugate
Charles Starkweather
Starkweather
Nebr
Most Juco Students Go On To College
Emporia State Teachers College analysis shows over half of 1967 Kansas public junior college graduates transferred to four year schools in September to finish their education. The survey notes two thirds of graduates later pursued further study or teaching, with 55 percent enrolling in colleges or universities and 12 percent entering teaching.
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Emporia
Emporia State Teachers College
Kansas Public
Gol
C. J. Sanders
Nebraska Safety Patrol
Dr.lunits
Alex A. Daughtry
North Platte
Emporia State
Lincoln
Guy University
Starkweather
Charles
Charlie
Contractors to fix painting on state office building
Topeka contractors on the state office building have agreed to correct any deficiencies in painting at no extra expense to the state. Rep. John Casebeer said the plaster is burning through the paint in many parts of the building. The contractors agreed to revisit the building and redo anything necessary to the commission’s satisfaction.
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Topeka i
John Casebeer
Dmcpherson
Casebeer
Office Building Commission
I Knew That If He Won I’d Be Dead Sprinkle Says
Lyons attorney Frederick Wolelagel seeks the state judgeship in the 20th Judicial District as Charles Starkweather case unfolds. Joe Sprinkle, 29, a Casper oil firm employee and Navy veteran, recalls the night Starkweather’s spree led to Merle Collison’s death and Caril Ann Furman’s involvement. The incident began east of Douglas after Sprinkle blocked a rifle-wielding assailant and wrestled the weapon free, with details tying to a Fort Scott service station shootout and downtown police actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuck Morrison
Associated Press
Wyoming
Joe Sprinkle
Oil Company
Charles Starkweather
Starkweather
Topeka
Frederick Woleislagel
Lyons
Rice
Bar
Fellowton
Stafford
Roy J. McMullen
Douglas
Romer
Macnar
Casper
Wyo
Cheyenne
Fort Scott UK
Arma, Kas
Gaso
Sie College AB
Cooper Tree
Gary Walter
Ieee Ea
Scott
Chetty
J. Darrell Mulien
Hint Johnson
Ray
Minneapols
Gragor
Cader
Little Rock
Ark
Gravion Trom
Sondan
Eines
Kennath
Fort Scott
Raok Mesen
Locust Town
Chester Pattey
John H. Schigit
Oak, Mra
Aes. Wood
Mutherry
Kansas Wheat Farmers Fight Rail Freight Rise
W W Graber, administrator of the Kansas Wheat Commission, notes a proposed three percent railroad freight rate increase would cost Kansas wheat farmers about 1.2 million dollars. The date to implement the hike moved from February 1 to February 15. Byron Gray represents Kansas and Nebraska in ICC hearings, while efforts aim to keep Kansas and Nebraska exempt from any rise and oppose reductions in free time for unloading.
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Hutchinson
W.W. W. Graber
Kansas Wheat Commission
Kansas Wheat Farmers
Washington
Kansas
Nebraska
Byron Gray
Topeka
Interstate Commerce Commission
Graber
Missouri
Oklahoma
Texas
Woman Taken For Observation After Apparent Murder Attempt
Dorothy Houser of Poteau Oklahoma was committed to Eastern State Hospital Vinita for a go day observation after admitting plans to kill her two sons. Her 14 month old Quinn Edward Houser was killed in the Wister home yesterday and 10 year old Scott Houser was slashed but survived and hospitalized. Sheriff said she showed despondency over her husband’s recent death and gave no charges at this time.
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Jack Craig
Contracts Awarded on Interstate Highway
The Kansas Highway Commission awarded $4,370,000 in construction contracts for a major Interstate 70 project. It covers 14.5 miles of grading and 18 bridges from Geary to the Dickenson county line to a K-15 junction north of Abilene as part of a four lane limited access road linking Salina and Topeka within three to four years. An additional $342,449.50 contract covers five miles of paving on a diagonal route from Atchison toward K 4, extending northeast from the Atchison Jefferson county line.
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Topeka
Une
University Debaters Travel to Pittsburg Meet for Tournament
Ottawa University debaters head to Pittsburg this weekend for the annual Pittsburg State debate tournament. Competitors include Don Eilenstine Gardner Dennis Bvyana Grinnell Jerry Watts and others with coach Horton Presly and judge Wayne Gilliland accompanying the team.
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Ottawa University
Pittsburg
Don Eilenstine
Gardner
Dennis Bvyana
Grinnell
Iowa
Jerry Watts
Omaha
Neb
Clausie Smith
Garnett
Dan Gates
Waukenian
Chester Dalton
Lusk
Wyo
Jerry Fournier
Kenton Pattle
Denver
Cola
Horton Presly
Joeat
Wayne Gilliland
Probate Notices and Estate Appointments in Franklin County
Franklin County Kansas probate notices publish hearings on estate matters for Susar M Deathhfield Mary F Ferguson and Effie Stead. Bowers named executor for Ferguson estate. Isle J Bunker seeks descent of real estate. administrator appointed for Effie Stead. Creditor claims due within nine months. Ottawa Herald notices dated January 1958.
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Fiat
Ottawa Herald
Frankin County
Kansas
Susar M. Deathhfield
Kanane
Ald
Isle J. Bunker
Buean M. Denchfield
Wald Real Estate
Towit
Mast
Franklin County
Elsie £ J. Bunker
Cleabon & Gleabon
Cseccceceares
Batley
Seaseseees Ly
Abe
Mary F. Ferguson
Kannas
Milo
Mary F. Perguron
Bowers
Ottawa
Kanaag
B. F. Bowers
Blue Bread
Effle Stead
Waa
Effie Stead
Hospital Notes Admits and Birth Announcements
Hospital notes list admits Mrs Bertha Curry Quenemo Mrs Elsie Trotter 521 Maple Robert Dale 539 Birch Mrs Anna Smith 617 King Mrs Jank Hopkins 839 Estabrook Birth to Mr and Mrs Vernon R Dorn 716 S Mulberry a son born today weight 7 lb 15 oz Dinmissey Kelly Lee Jones RFD 1 Pomona Wednesday Mrs Owen Gotschall and Mrs Bertha Curry Quenemo Bradley Gilges 704 Cleveland J W Bennett RDF 2 Pomona today
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Bertha Curry
Quenemo
Elsie Trotter
Maple
Robert Dale
Birch
Anna Smith
King
Jank Hopkins
Estabrook
Vernon R. Dorn
S. Mulberry
Dinmissey Kelly Lee Jones
Pomona
Owen Gotschall
Eid
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Drake's Bakery
Harold J. Terrill
Ruby
Jay Ellis
Beatrice Stevenin
Charles A. Stevenin
Momlay
John Turner
Centropolis
Jay Brown
Charles Starkweath
Floyd Kaub
Carit Fugate
Kaub
Turner
RCA TV
Salvation Army
Caril
Rex. A. Stoneking
P. F. Stoneking
Navy
New Destroyunte Bay
Cuba
Western Auto
RCA
Sprinkle
Larry J. Bonine
Eeant
Ira Bonine
RFC 8
Ta He Ae
Cane
San
Bave
Diego
Calif
Lison
Bill Rome
Merle Collison
Great Falls, Mont
Collison
Caril Ann Fur
McVe
Louis H. Dengel
Dean Berlin
Agente E
Second
Lamb General Home
Johnson
Lamb Funeral
Highland Cemetery
Our Pri
Aaa
Litwin’s
Pants
Boo's
Big Man Chambray
Choice
Eneeinkie Ktepe Jeans
Fleps
Apta
Palrida
California
Algorclics Anonymous
Brust
Salina
General Services
Robert Baynes
Ottawa Laundry & Dry Cleaners
Conrad
R. Dhad
Standard Rendering Co
Istruments
R. Meade
McCracken
FRED
Orville Keefer
Willow Phone
Positions Ltd
Tetwiler Motors
W. Th
Price Motors
FORD
Geo. Wiggins
Legals
Xecutor
Bowers & Bowers
Rickard C
Byrd
Anderson & Byrd
Mary G. Hughes
Sndou
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