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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1966
Page
6
Wayland L Blair of 327 S Locust is a patient at the Topeka V A Hospital for observation and tests. He is on the 4th floor in 24e A.
Alfred R. Trezise 69 of Quenemo died at 8 45 a m Saturday in a Quenemo cafe where he was visiting with friends. A retired farmer he lived in Quenemo seven years after moving from Topeka. Services Tuesday 2 p m at Quenemo Federated Church with burial in Scranton Cemetery. He was born February 26 1896 in St Marys and married Nettie Nixon June 16 1953 in Topeka. He was a World War I veteran and member of the American Legion and VFW. Surviving are his wife and four
Approximately 90 to 100 junk batteries were taken from a storage bin at Montgomery Ward's Tire Shop on 100 W. 2nd over the weekend. The estimated value is $140 to $160. Jerry L. Hollon reported the theft this morning, noting the bin on the east side of the shop was usually locked but left unlocked.
After exams OHS students celebrated with the Record Party honoring 1966 Mr and Miss OHS Dale Dieterich and Debbie Reddick with runners up. Other royalty candidates included Roberta Christian Pat Sievers and Linda Kirkland. The queen will be crowned at a Bonner Springs game halftime and attend a Student Council dance with The Continentals.
Mrs Colleen Gregory of Paola pleaded guilty in County Court Friday to writing a $10 insufficient funds check drawn on Miami County National Bank. The Dec 23 check to J C Penney was sentenced to 10 days in jail, suspended, and she was placed on parole for one year with costs due.
A fragmented market brief notes severe COPD conditions and price or output concerns for crops. Mentions wheat and soybeans with unclear figures, referencing market activity and potential shifts in the supply chain. Names and concrete data are unreadable in the fragment.
County Court reports list LAVERNON C LOHMAN 44 Ottawa RFD 2 cited Jan 17 near Pomona for red tail light and license violations plus operating as salvage dealer without license. pleaded guilty, fined total 45 dollars. DANIEL J BARNARD 16 Bucyrus cited Jan 15 on I-35 for 83 mph in 75 mph zone. pleaded guilty, fined 8 dollars. CHARLES F NOEL 20 Raytown MO cited Jan 15 near Ottawa for 85 mph in 75 mph zone. forfeited 10 dollar bond and costs. RUSSELL F LUNDY 61 Des Moines IA cited Jan 15 for 83 mph in 75 mph zone. LARRY D BANK 18 Kansas City MO cited Jan 15 near Wellsville for 102 mph in 75 mph zone and reckless driving. forfeited 60 dollars and costs.
Randy Hearrell aged 20 of Topeka weds Carla Nordstrom aged 19 of Topeka. Billy W. Partin aged 37 of Lawrence weds Gertrude Nicholson aged 35 of Lawrence.
In Franklin County Kansas Probate Court Geneveva L. O Neal executor petitions for final settlement of Mamie M Dick estate with approval of executor actions and accounts and determination of heirs and shares. Defenses due February 28 1966 at 10 00 am in Ottawa. If not filed judgment will be entered. Also voter registration books open during regular City Clerk hours in Ottawa Kansas.
Death notices report Harry Staley 73 of Greenville Texas and Loren Mader 28 Plainville Kansas killed in Sunday accidents. Also listed are Earl McKinney 74 Quentine and extended families with spouses children and grandchildren. Surviving relatives include Flora Staley Jean Wilson Mary Kathryn Woods hull Ann Bunch and more. Funeral details noted for Staley in Greenville and Mader services in Plainville and Garnett.
Funeral services for Harold Edward McKinney will be at 11 a m Wednesday at the Quenemo Federated Church with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery Quenemo Friends may call at Shaffer Mortuary Tuesday after noon until 9 a m Wednesday McKinney born in Lewistown Illinois lived in Quenemo since 1928 moving from Kansas City He married Hazel Ladrus July 9 1911 in Kansas City Kansas who died in 1926 Surviving are his son Harold Edward McKinney Kansas City and a brother Fred McKinney Carthage Missouri
Police reports list several speeding violations and a red light disobeying case. Mary Hankammer 43 Pittsburg cited for 35 in a 20 zone with $13 bond. Robert Sinclair 20 Emporia cited for red light violation. Ronald Miller 22 Wenonah New Jersey cited for 31 in a 20 zone with $11 bond. Darleen Welsh 23 Parsons cited for 42 in a 30 zone with $12 bond. William Gregg 16 Maple cited for 32 in a 20 zone. Duane Capps 29 cited for 40 in a 20 zone. Jimmie Walker 22 cited for 40 in a 30 zone.
Admissions include J Ed Nelson at Nelson Hotel and Lyle Clark, Baldwin RFD 3, with others at Princeton and Baldwin. Dismissals list Kay Russell Wellsville and James Mallicoat, plus multiple Baldwin and surrounding names. Births report a son to Kenneth L Evans and a son to Jimmie Overholt with weights 7 pounds 7 ounces and 8 pounds 1 ounce.
Sale dates and auction details for Clifford R Hobbs Myers Bros and several dealers in Ottawa Kansas and surrounding towns. Listings include farm sales at Waverly Osage County Pomona and nearby roads with times 10 a m and 1 p m. Marked hunters like Printy and Son and Jim Brady Auctioneers are noted with locations and contact references.
Relatives and neighbors express gratitude for cards gifts and visits that brightened a 90th birthday celebration. Thanks extend to friends neighbors for flowers cards and meals and to doctors and nurses who cared during the illness and death of their husband and father.
In memory of Ruth Anna Kaub a wonderful wife and mother who passed away one year ago Jan 30 Elroy Kaub and children Ottawa Lodge No 16 AF AM Stated Communication Tuesday Feb 1 7 30 p m Business meeting and petition for the mission all Masons welcome Estell Northway S W M Clarence E Rae See
U S civil service tests offer thousands of jobs with high starting pay and short hours. Men and women 18 and over can apply with little or no experience. Free information on jobs salaries and requirements. Write Lincoln Service Box H-79 Ottawa for details.
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