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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1960
Page
5
Official notice has been sent to all candidates whose names will appear on the Aug 2 primary ballot. Bruce Spears, county clerk, reports the mailings are complete. Adjacent items include a speeding guilty plea for Raymond H. Shumate and various local notices and ads from Ottawa and surrounding areas.
AP cattle numbers show 350 cattle with calves and cows steady to unchanged, hogs 2,200 with barrows and gilts 246 lb down to 25 higher, sows up to 25. Sheep and lambs active with spring slaughter lambs 60 to 22.00, cull ewes about 140 lb around 4.00, overall activity moderate to strong.
John Allen Baxter, 20, of Princeton, and William Wayne Greyer, 49, of Kansas City Kansas, were cited by highway patrol officers on July 6 and 7 and charged in County Court. Baxter was arrested south of Ottawa for driving 70 in a 30 mile zone. Greyer was arrested on US 30 south west of Ottawa for following another truck at less than 300 feet as required by state law.
Hospital notes record admissions for Hallie Hale Baldwin Thursday William Drake 436 Ash Athey Curry 1011 Cypress births include a daughter seven pounds two ounces to Mr and Mrs Lester Bishop Williamsburg a son eight pounds to Mr and Mrs Harry Cathcard 429 Ash and a son weight not stated to Mr and Mrs Vernon Thouvenell Williamsburg dismissals include Carey Olson Bazine Hallie Hale Baldwin transferred to U U Medical Center today
A $30,000 damage suit heard here charging alienation of affections was denied a new trial by District Judge Floyd Coffman after a April 20 21 hearing. John W. Gibson sued Edward M Frederick Dec 28 1959. the jury found Frederick not guilty of alienating Gibson's former wife Joan. Other actions: $760 recovery suit J E Todd vs Walter Jolly and Methers dismissed without prejudice. Raymond C Comstock vs Maria Comstock dismissed. two divorces Clyde Ledom Geraldine Ledom and Tommy Woortham Yadon Lowell Gene Yadon granted. State of Kansas vs Oklahoma A Spegal non-support dismissed.
Linda Bement 18, a Salt Lake City Mormon, won Miss USA after a 42-contestant field. The evening featured a Grecian white gown and a 37 23 36 figure, drawing the largest crowd and applause at the Miami Beach event. First runner up was Mary Rocites of Port Jefferson New York, followed by Margaret Jo Gordon Birmingham Alabama Lyndia Ann Tarlton Winton North Carolina and Nancy Wakefield Winter Haven Florida.
Kansas Governor George Docking said he does not know which candidate the 42 Kansas delegates will back at the Democratic National Convention. He noted the delegation will follow the unit rule and that the caucus Monday afternoon may decide their direction. Kennedy has broad support among delegates, though other candidates also show strength.
Los Angeles AP reports a sluggish start to preconvention festivities as Democrats at the Biltmore Hotel see fair business in bars and room service. Kennedy and Stevenson factions spar in coffeehouse chatter while pickets denounce capital punishment outside steps. A Chicago Cubs banner in the lobby adds odd irony as the team stays at the hotel.
A boisterous audience booed Chicago Democrat Lar Daly known as the tireless candidate during his appearance on Jack Paar's television show in New York. Daly, in an Uncle Sam outfit, sought equal time after Kennedy spoke, but Paar insisted Daly answer questions. The exchange sparked wide laughter as Daly argued his platform America First.
Wellsville initiates construction on a ground level water storage tank to boost city facilities. Chicago Bridge and Iron Works oversees the erection. A Napa California picnic honors Don Smith, with extensive local family attendance from Wellsville and nearby towns. Don Layton sustained arm fractures in a roofing accident near Loving ton New Mexico, treated and placed in a cast for six weeks.
Plan calls for an all class reunion of Sherman Community High School graduates dating back to 1897 with Aug 4 to 6, 1961. Organizers expect about 4000 attendees, featuring a banquet, dance, golf, swimming, bowling, and three days of activities. Eric Erickson of 1897 and Mrs. A C Gulick of 1898 are honored guests. local housing and decorations planned. out of town alumni to join open houses.
Franklin County still has about 70 of 1,490 cattle herds needing brucellosis tests, per state veterinarian Dr. John F. Huderson. Tests aim to certify that less than one percent of cattle in under five percent of herds are infected, with Sept. 1 as a target. Nine Kansas counties are certified and 46 others are testing toward certification. testing began March 1, 1959 in Franklin County.
A double explosion at a South Philadelphia oil and solvent plant killed three Cargill Inc. workers, Sydney Davison aged 42, Ernest Jackson aged 48, and Fred Dewitte aged 43, igniting a four alarm fire while investigators determine the cause.
Two men were arrested in City Park on drunk charges and jailed before 7 p.m. Police Chief Eugene Flaherty said John N. Soma of Mena Arkansas and Joseph W. Kroupa Jr. of Lincolnville were to be arraigned later today. Soma was found sleeping in a 1960 pickup owned by Kroupa. Kroupa faced multiple counts including resisting arrest and indecent exposure.
Mrs. Sarah Jane Loyd died July 4 and funeral services were held July 7 at Ruhamah Baptist Church. Rev. R B Shoemaker officiated with pallbearers Howard Spratt Willard Miller W J Haughn Ray Detwiler Cletus Shenk and Glenn Adams. Lloyd Griffith and Mrs Fayne Lathen sang with Mrs Bert Detwiler on piano. Burial followed at Ruhamah Cemetery.
Notice lists unclaimed funds in Franklin County Kansas district court clerk accounts with multiple claimants and amounts, plus calls for bids for construction at Franklin County Home for the Aged, Ottawa. Notices cover various legal actions, estate matter and condemnation items, with dates July 1960 and June 1969 references, and details on bids and hearing schedules.
In Franklin County Kansas the case of Legals involves Lots 13 and 38 Block 1 Hamb Hns College Addition with prayer to determine all adverse interests and bar claimants, requiring pleadings by August 11, 1969. Also in probate the estate of Retta Walter Deceased seeks final settlement, with hearing set for July 18, 1960, to determine heirs and distribute assets per will.
Public notice states the Princeton Kansas city council will meet July 18 1960 at 7 30 p m at City Hall to hear taxpayers objections regarding the proposed budget and tax levy. Clerk Mary Shephard and Mayor A G Atchison sign. Details include General Operating Fund tax requirements and tentative levies for 1959 1960 1961 with expenditures and tangible valuations.
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