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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1958
Page
4
Local notices list a Bonner Springs family visiting W C Brauer in Ottawa and a trip to Linden Missouri. Socials include a July 11 tea and a church supper. Funeral attendance, bakery ads, bar association appointments, a CROP proclamation, and a local no account check conviction are noted along with naval center visits and stray sale notices. Ottawa Herald listing provides contact for delivery issues.
Mrs Bernadette Forsythe 45 of Wichita and formerly Ottawa died after 19 months illness. She was wife of Charles Forsythe, born Paola Oct 3 1912, nurse, survived by two daughters and sister in Los Angeles. Funeral details at Blessed Sacrament Church Ottawa Mt Calvary Cemetery. Fred S Graves 81 of Rantoul died at Ransom Memorial Hospital after illness. survived by daughter Alta May Caylor and one brother Sylvester Graves. funeral Friday at McVey Dengel Mortuary with burial in Highland Cemetery.
In Ottawa Police Court this morning two fines and two dismissals were handed down. Jerry Slavens, 18, was found guilty of loitering and fined 75 dollars. he appealed to District Court with a 200 dollar bond set by Judge Winter for a September term. Marion L. Zook was found guilty of failing to stop and reckless driving and fined 40 dollars after being cited for running a stop sign and drag racing. Betty Hoffman’s loitering charge was dismissed on city motion. Harrison Secrest was found not guilty of following too closely in traffic.
Sen Milton R Young of North Dakota, a member of the Agriculture Committee, says wheat surpluses are mounting and a major effort will be made next year to reduce the 75 percent parity support. He notes no real drive this year to change the program, but expects administration pressure to shift wheat supports then. He cites past acreage allotments and upcoming bumper crop this fall.
In Richmond Missouri an enraged sow attacked 56 year old Lucy Schwensen when she entered a pig pen and picked up a pet pig. She suffered a fractured left arm multiple wounds and puncture injuries to the left hip and both legs. The sow trampled her after becoming alarmed by the squealing.
Albert Idell, 57, a prolific American author, died Monday in West Palm Beach. He was best known for a trilogy depicting New York life in the 1980s.
In Ottawa Police Court seven defendants admitted guilt to traffic charges. Five were fined, including Claude W. Meyes for illegal mufflers and Ralph W. Schlotzhauer for following too closely. Kay Langan faced a fine for no valid license, Lilly Ruth Wilhite for backing from the curb, Enoch W. Woodworth for failing to yield, and Larry Northway for tailing too closely. McFarland warned for vehicle light issue. Troy Smith failed to appear, bond forfeited.
Daniel R. Ames age 19 of Ottawa and Caro lyn J. Miller age 47 of Osawatomie file for license. David M. Cox age 19 of Ottawa partners with Patsy D. Lindsey age 19 of Ottawa. Walter J. Linsenmayer age 34 of Gardner and Evelyn Co. Noyes age 30 of Gardner seek license.
Hospital notes list admissions including Jess White of 502 E 14th Mrs. Clarence Nauman 927 S Mulberry Clyde Morgan 131 S Cedar and Overbrook and Births report Allan Baker Jr 108 S Oak son born Monday weighing 9 lb 5 oz Don Gorton 720 S Locust son born today weight 5 lb 9 oz Dismissals include Robert Beeler 501 Beech John Beller 906 N Locust and Jess White 502 E 14th Gloria Ann Smith Pomona Dave Moore Wellsville Mrs Carl Bloomer Rantoul today
The annual Pomona IOOF picnic will be held at Pomona city park July 17, 18 and 19 with a carnival and nightly dances. Thursday features Kansas City talent, Friday adds WIBW talent, and Saturday showcases hometown acts with entirely different evening programs.
Cherryvale authorities in Montgomery County planned to turn Harley W. Copland of Williamsburg over to Franklin County Sheriff Jay Brown on insufficient check charges. The sheriff’s office reported 10 warrants totaling $113.28. warrants signed by Franklin County residents. Copland was arrested on notification from Brown and transported to Franklin County.
A woman, Mrs. Lasta Stark of Kansas City Kansas, died in a one car crash at the east end of the Kansas Avenue bridge over the Kaw River. Her 4 year old daughter Sheila Kay was injured and the driver Joseph Pack of Kansas City was also hurt. Pack said he was blinded by oncoming truck lights.
New York AP Vito Genovese reputed head of the Mafia was arrested by Treasury Department narcotics agents Monday night and Vincent Gigante a lower echelon hoodlum nabbed in New York. Both held on a sealed grand jury narcotics conspiracy indictment announced by US Attorney Paul Williams. Genovese 61, seized at Atlantic Highlands New Jersey home. Gigante 80 arrested in New York City. Genovese long known as top Mafia figure in the global syndicate formed in Sicily.
AP analysis notes Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip received influenza vaccines before traveling to Canada while Eisenhower and Dulles lack protective shots. The piece argues Canada-US relations face deeper issues, including security data sharing and trade disputes. It considers Canada’s cultural alignment with the United States and questions about national identity.
Horace R. Wisely a 54 year old Salinas California businessman was elected grand exalted ruler of the Elks at the 45th Grand Lodge convention. In his acceptance speech he pledged a business administration to strengthen lodges through better governance and increased pride among members. The event featured an invocation by Rev F W Zimkosky of Goodland Kansas grand chaplain of the Elks.
Hollywood mourns actor Raymond Hacket aged 55 who died Monday from an intestinal ailment. The veteran stage and screen actor was the husband of silent film star Blanche Sweet and was born in New York City.
Report of Condition for Kansas State Bank of Ottawa Kansas as of June 23 1958 lists assets including cash in process, U S government obligations, state and local government obligations, loans and discounts, bank premises and fixtures. Liabilities show deposits by individuals partnerships corporations states and political subdivisions and U S government deposits with capital accounts totaling liabilities and capital. Memoranda note assets pledged and authority statements sworn by vice president and cashier with notary certification dated July 3 1958.
J. W. Dickerson, cashier, attests under oath that the assets pledged or assigned by the bank secure liabilities and other purposes, declaring the statement true to the best of his knowledge and belief. The affidavit is signed by J. W. Dickerson as cashier.
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