News Briefs from Ottawa and Surrounding Areas
The brief covers injuries from a Hillsboro Texas car truck crash involving Bob Clark of Richmond, a KIT Construction driver in McPherson. Other items note Hawkins Grange meeting at 8:30 pm, a yard sale at 1809 S Mulberry, Ottawan youth attending 4-H Health and Conservation Camps, piano tuning in Ottawa, pre-enrollment at Kansas State University, a record store ad, a fundraiser drop canisters for multiple sclerosis totaling 40 dollars by Boy Scout Troop 74, and Lauren Y. Gaddis sworn in as County Superintendent of Education by Bruce Spears with three districts to oversee No. 85 and No. 87.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Clark
Joe Clark
Richmond
Hillsboro
Tex
Clark
KIT
McPherson
Lauren Y. Gaddis
Bruce Spears
Gaddis
Obituary notices for Guadalupe Ybarra and others in Ottawa area
Obituary items list Guadalupe Ybarra 78 of 119 S Poplar dying after a three week illness at Ran som Memorial Hospital with services at Sacred Heart Church. Also noted are funeral services for Jane Marshall Gollier at Lamb Funeral Home, Catherine Wassmer of Ottawa dying at Newman Hospital Emporia, and Carrie Wittman 82 of Richmond with services at Richmond Methodist Church. Details include birthdates, residences, survivors, and burial plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guadalupe Ybarra
Poplar
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Robert A. Burger
Moroleon
Guanajuato
Mexico
Ottawa
Quenemo
Ralph Ybarra
S. Poplar
Dorothy Ybarra
Trinidad Ybarra
Walnut
Charles Ybarra
Omaha
Neb
Amsparo Ybarra
N. Locust
Mount Calevary Cemetery
Ottawa Civic Band to Play Sixth Summer Concert
The Ottawa Civic Band conducted by Loren Matthews will give its sixth summer performance at 8 p.m. today in the City Park bandstand. The ensemble includes Ottawa residents and members of the Ottawa High School band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa Civic Band
Loren Matthews
Citizens of
Ottawa
Ottawa High School
Kansas City Livestock Prices Report for Hogs Sheep and Cattle
AP KC Markets reports hogs steady to steady to 25 higher for sows with 1-2 180-195 lb at 22.50 23.50, 260-300 lb around 29.00, 300 lb 29.00. Sheep show lambs strong to 25 higher, ewes steady, feeder lambs 19.00 21.00. Cattle and calves: steers 26.00 27.25, heifers 25.00 60, cows 14.00 16.00, good calves 17.50 22.00, feeder steers 23.00 26.40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Marriage Licenses Reported for Everett Edwards and Others
Everett W Edwards 21 and Donna R Bunch 20 both of Ottawa are issued marriage licenses. John Gorsage 18 of Wellsville and Sharon Elizabeth Piint 18 of Paola are also recorded as a marriage license couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett W. Edwards
Donna R. Bunch
Ottawa
John Gorsage
Wellsville
Sharon Elizabeth Piint
Paola
Bridge Crash Involving 1963 Chrysler On Main Street Bridge
Elinore L. Geiger, 70, driving a 1963 Chrysler, was rear ended on the Main Street Bridge Saturday afternoon. Fred P. Simmons, 48, in a 1960 Rambler, could not stop in time. Both cars sustained rear and right front damage. no injuries or estimates available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chrysler
Elinore L. Geiger
Main
Main Street
Fred P. Simmons
Geiger
Funeral services for William O. Jent in Fort Collins
William O Jent 81 of Fort Collins Colorado died June 26. Services set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Denger and Son Mortuary with burial at Richmond Cemetery. Rev. Gerald Snell to officiate. Born August 22 1883 in Vernon County Missouri. Lived Princeton and Richmond areas 1917 to 1937, then moved to Colorado. Survived by wife Jeanette Selfridge Jent five daughters two sons twenty three grandchildren nine great grandchildren and numerous in laws and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine ”. Wassmer
Catherine Theresa Wassmer
Ottawa
Newman Hospital
Emporia
Blair Colonial Mortuary
Thurssday
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Osage City
Garnett
Ottawa Business College
Register of Deeds of the Hero
Lyndon
Osage County Abstracting Co
Herman
Margaret Hoelscher
John
George Plain
Mark Hart
Peter
Paul
George
Leo
St. Pat. Tick’s Catholic Church
American Legion Auxiliary
Lyndon Business and Professional Women's Club
BPW
Sheaffer Mortuary
Carrie Wittman
Richmond
Boyd Nursing Home
Richmond Methodist Community Church
Berea
Ray Firestone
Wittman
Butler County
Pennsylvania
Antone J. Wittman
Adolph Wittman
Pocatello
Idaho
Joe Wittman
Richemond
Anna Mock
Portland
Ore
Bertha Rogers
Osawatoemie
Pearl Foltz
Mary Doman
Osawatomie
Millie Chiles
Mineola
Tex
Laura Gedert
San Diego
Calif
Della Butts
Anchorage
Alaska
William O
William O. Jent
Fort Collins
Colo
Denger and Son
Richmond Cemetery
Gerald Snell
Jent
Vernon County
Missouri
Princeton
Colorado
Methodist Church
IOOF
Jeanette Selfridge Jent
Lila Hetzel
LaPorte
Cole
Mildred McCannon
Osewego
Ore j-Mra
Marjorie Michaelinson
Santa Barbara
Caltt
Jeanette Newton
Pullman
Wash
Louise Eddey
Madison
N.J
Wiliam Jent
Utah
Charlies Jent
Denver
Funerals for Naomi Ruth Williams and Charles Clayton Scott
Funeral services were held at Towner's Chapel for Naomi Ruth Williams who died July 1 aged 92 born February 5 1930 in Taylor County Iowa. Burial followed at Highland Cemetery. Separately Charles Clayton Scott died June 28 at 74 with services at Towner's Chapel. burial at Baxter Cemetery with several casketbearers and honorary bearers, musical selections provided by local quartet and organist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi Ruth Williams
Towner's Chapel
Lewis Hearne
Taylor County
Iowa
Willard Cromwell
Donald Cromwell
Michael Williams
Ronald D. Hazen
James Happy
Danny Laird
Highland Cemtery
Charles Clayton Scott
Hickory County
Roscoe Cain
Herbert Cochran
Len Shepheard
Henry Lewis Dehn
David Zimmerman
Edward Pinkston
Henry Dehn
Carl Bennett
Ray Chambers
Clarence Feltner
Clarence Pinkston
Ed Wertz
Paul Pruett
Charles Bush
Frank Mages
Jim Driver
Old Rugged Cross
Virgil Hird Rites Held at Lamb Funeral Home
Virgil Hird 78 died June 30 after seven weeks as patient at St. Mary's Hospital Kansas City Missouri. Born October 8 1886 in Davis County Missouri. Pallbearers Lew Strateton Raymond Gillette Ralph L Sand Morris K Ferguson Gene R Mohr Ralph E Meharry. James Hoos sang Amazing Grace It Is Well With My Soul and Eternity. Organist Mrs Bruce Spears. Burial at Highland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Marshall Gollier
Lamb
St. Luke’s Hospital
Kansas City
Charles P. Knight
Miss Gollier
Ottawa
Robert 4. Gollier
University of Kansas
Virgil Hird
St. Mary’s Hospital
Davis County
Lew Strateton
Raymond Gillette
Ralph L. Sand
Morris K. Ferguson
Gene R. Mohr
Ralph E. Meharry
James Hoos
Bruce Spears
Highland Cemetery
Garnett Rural Mail Routes Reduced to Three
Garnett post office will cut four rural routes to three due to better roads and faster transport. Route One will absorb parts of Route Two and current Route One. Route Two will gain part of Route Three. Route Three will include all of Route Four and northern Route Three sections. Many residents will have changes to addresses. July 17 change was announced but now effective in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garnett
J. C. Bowman
Bowman
Garnett Poste
Bush City
Route One
Police News: Local arrests for careless driving and violations
John E. Salavantis of Ottawa, 28, arrested for careless and inattentive driving at Second and Main. Gary W. Malburg, 19, arrested on careless driving and license suspension charges. Sue Ann McDaniel, 21, cited for driving without tail lights and license. Mona Kay Stevens posted bond for not having a valid license. Steven T. Warhurst cited on two Fourth charges and posted $85 bond. Kenneth D. Shoemaker posted $12 bond for speeding in an 80 zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Salavantis
Ottawa
Second
Main
Gary W. Malburg
N. Main
Sue Ann McDaniel
N. Poplar
Mona Kay Stevens
Walnut
Steven T. Warhurst
S. Cedar
Kenneth D. Shoemaker
Augusta
E. Logan
Kansas City Defendants Face Fines and Jail in County Court
County Court records list George T. Laird 83 pleading guilty to failing to decrease speed to avoid an accident with a $25 fine and costs. Charles S. Maley forfeited a $10 bond for speeding 85 in a 75 zone. Jack M. Miller pleaded guilty to disobeying a stop sign with a $5 fine and costs. M. T. Woolridge also fined $8 and costs for speeding 85 in a 75 zone. Everett Pharoah was sentenced by Judge Robert Pinet to 30 days in county jail for being drunk in public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Laird
Kansas City
Charles S. Maley
Jack M. Miller
M. T. Woolridge
Bridge Winners Duplicate results at Elks Club Monday
Duplicate bridge results at the Elks Club Monday evening list winners by direction and pairings. First north-south were Mrs Dewart Kyle and Ted Crandall, both of unknown location. second north-south Louise Weaver and Garnet Peterson of Osawatomie. first east-west Mrs George Scott and Mrs Bill Nesheim of Topeka. second east-west Mrs Dick Peters and John Butcher of Baldwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks’ Club
Dewart Kyle
Ted Crandall
Ottawa
Louise Weaver
Garnet Peterson
Osawatomie
George Scott
Bill Nesheim
Topeka
Eastewest
Dick Peters
John Butcher
Baldwin
City issues two building permits for homes and garage
The city issued a permit to J. Baugher of 1304 S Willow to erect a single family residential garage at an estimated cost of 1000 dollars. Marvin Jones of 822 Olive received a permit to remodel a frame house at an estimated cost of 4000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Baugher
S. Willow
Marvin Jones
Olive
Why television needs sunshine not social depth
A. J. Russell offers a humorous simulated dialogue with a producer about crafting a new TV show. The exchange reveals the pressures to avoid religion politics or social significance, favor upbeat light entertainment and quick audience appeal over meaningful content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Russel
New York
Andy
Kildare
Senate Hoping To Pass Amendment
Washington AP report says Senate leaders aim to finish action today on a proposed constitutional amendment on presidential disability and vice presidential succession. Debate set for two hours as compromise version clears House amid concerns over how a vice president might challenge a president’s ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Albert Gore
DeTenn
Silkville to Host Hereford Meet at 8:30 A.M.
Silkville Ranch near Williamsburg will host the Kansas Junior Hereford Association field day on July 9. The 3,200-acre site, established in 1868 by Ernest De Boissiere, is now owned by John L. Netherland and son. The event, cosponsored by the Kansas City Hereford Club and Hereford enthusiasts across Kansas, invites adults and juniors. County agents and vocational instructors may bring teams of four and individual judges to participate in the judging contest followed by a free noon lunch.
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Silkville
Williamsburg
Kansas Junior Heresford Association
Kansas City Hereford Club
Kansas
Ernest de Boissiere
John L. Netherland
John W. Netherland
Fort Hays Alumni Picnic Set in Kansas City Area
Fort Hays State College graduates living in the Kansas City area may renew acquaintances at an alumni picnic July 18 at Antioch Park in northeast Johnson County. The event starts at 2 30 PM with advance registration through Mr or Mrs Max Meul 7417 Stearns Shawnee
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Fort Hays State College
Kansas City
Antioch Park
Johnson County
Max Meul
Stearns, Shawnee
Tip Winner Beverly Bundy Wins Herald Contest
Beverly Bundy of 9035 Hickory won last week's news tip contest with a report on four siblings receiving tonsil surgery together. She earned the $5 prize as reporters Johnny Mueller Roger Cannady and Danny Heckman also contributed tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Bundy
Hickory
The
Herald
Johnny Mueller
Roger Cannady
Danny Heckman
Hospital Notes Admits and Dismissals List
Admission and discharge notes show multiple patients across towns including Chester Burgoon Pomona RFD 2 Mrs Theodore Smith Ottawa RFD 3 Roger Comstock Quenemo and Penny Heth area entries. Birth announced for Daniel With and wife at 415 South Cedar a girl Monday weight 7 lb 1 oz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Burgoon
N. Hickeory
Theodore Smith
Pomona
Roger Comstock
Quenemo
Maggie Plough
Ottawa
Fred Espinosa
E, Ltd
Otis Miller
N. Main
Chester A. Burgoon
Hickory
Troy Young
Ash
Penny Heth
Dimisssalsueslie Ogg
Seattle
Wash
Linda Marconette
S. Oak
Galen Bristow
N. Poplar
Coy Cudd
Willow
Earl Bruner
Rantoul
Thomas Pederson
David Brown
Priscilla Carey
Mulbersey
Floyd Jacob
Cherry
Isabelle Suttron
Crestview Nursing Home
Fred Milton
Sycamore
Ralph Kinder
Frank Gibbons
Oak
Billy Huyett
Kanesas City
Arthur Allan
Donald Langer
Poplar
Wayne Morris
Shawnee Mission
Nemo
Daniel With
South Cedar
Garnett district names Loughridge chair at first meeting
Garnett Woodward Wayne Loughridge Anderson county attorney was elected chairman of the board of Anderson County Unified District 365 at its first meeting Thursday evening. Henry Morgan Greeley was elected vice chairman. Treasurer and clerk positions were deferred to a later meeting by the interim board. Other members include Wilfred Dicker James E McDonald Ed Brown and Charles Busby. The board members were elected by voters of the new district on April 6. The unified school boards scheduled to meet again July 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garnett
Wayne Loughridge
Anderson County
Unified District 365
Greeley
Westphalia
Henry Morgan
Wilfred Dicker
James. E
McDonald
Elderly Man Cited After Two Car Collision in Main Street Block
Frank W. Lightle, 80, Waverly, was cited for backing from the curb in a two car crash on South Main street. Laura L. Scott, 31, Quenemo, was southbound when her 1959 Chevrolet collided with Lightle’s vehicle. No injuries reported. Lightle’s car damage estimated at 15 dollars. Scott’s at 40 dollars for the mashed right side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Lightle
Waverly
Accia
Lightle
S. Main
Laura L. Scott
Quenemo
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Ellis
Kansas State University
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Boy Scout Troop 74
Scipio Cemetery
Lyndon Bpw Club
Barkley
Police News
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Everett M. Dirksen
Birch Bayh. Delnd
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Froggatte
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