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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1963
Page
4
Fire of undetermined origin destroyed a granary and about 200 bushels of oats yesterday afternoon at the George Nelson home near Harris. The couple was away when the blaze was found. neighbors helped extinguish it. The item also mentions local society notices and various community happenings including visits, hospital news, and police reports.
Mrs Delpha Ann Fields 84 of 722 H Oth died Saturday at Ransom Memorial Hospital. Services Tuesday 2 p.m. at Lamb Funeral Home with Dr Raymond P Jennings officiating. Burial Highland Cemetery. Born Aug 11 1878 in Lebanon she lived in Ottawa area since 1931. Married Charles W Fields in 1902 who died 1946. Surviving daughters Norma Wogast and Clarence Nearmeyer five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Edmund Jacob Pentz 92 died yesterday at Osage City at the home of his daughter Mrs Clarence Mitchell. Services Tuesday 9 30 a.m. at Shaffer Mortuary Lyndon Rev Paul Pentz will officiate. Burial Oak Ridge Cemetery Perry. Born Nov 10 1871 in Pennsylvania he was a former contractor in Kansas City Kansas and lived in Lebo before moving to his daughter's home. Married Grace Hughes in 1901 who died 1987. He was a member of Lebo Methodist Church. Surviving are five grandchildren ten great grandchildren and a brother Dallas Pentz of Tola.
Charles M Gilroy died July 4. Services at Lamb Funeral Home July 6 officiated by Rev Gene Sacha. Grandsons Dale Seyler James Seyle Samull Seyler Larry Mathews Gregory Gilroy Lucky Charles Seyle pallbearers. Burial in Reading Kansas Cemetery. Charles R Moberly 77 of Richmond died in Bartlesville Oklahoma while visiting a son. Services July 11 at 10:30 a.m. at Richmond Methodist Community Church. Burial in Pleasant View Cemetery near Garnett. He was born August 7 1885 in Laurel County Kentucky and moved to near Garnett as an infant. He married Abigal McIntyre in 1906, then Pearl New in 1935. Survived by four children Mrs E F Seevers Wichita Mrs H M Lyon Topeka L E Moberly Pittsburgh Pat and C W Moberly Bartlesville, nine grandchildren and one sister Mrs Mina Parkison Omaha Nebraska.
Vernon J. Barton died July 4 with services at Towner Funeral Chapel July 6 led by Rev. Pearcy S. Phillips Jr. and Rev. Seaford H. Cavin. Mrs. Ray B. Kelly sang with Joan Compton accompanying. pallbearers included Merlin Barton and others. Burial at Mt. Olivet Cemetery Princeton. Harley Roy Howell, 57, died July 5 in Union Grove Wisconsin while on a construction job. services at Towner's Chapel, burial at Highland Cemetery. Charles M. Gilroy died July 4. services at Lamb Funeral Home July 6. grandsons served as pallbearers. burial at Reading Kansas cemetery.
Admissions list includes Mrs. Todd Coen RFD 3 Miss Vera Foulks Wellsville Saturday Mrs Jessie Mundy 1114 Main John L Anderson RFD Princeton Sunday Jack Coppoe Williamsburg Monday Births announce Mr and Mrs Ralph Basel Que nemo son Saturday weight 8 lb 8 oz Mr and Mrs Robert McCurdy 315 S Oak daughter Sunday weight 7 lb 1544 07 Mr and Mrs Clifford Pierce Monroe Trailer Court daughter Sunday weight 7 lb 11 oz Dismissals include Mr and Mrs James H Coombes RFD 3 Mrs Johnny Milliman Topeka Mrs Alfred Mone y and baby daughter 809 S Sycamore Sunday Mrs Todd Coen RFD 3 Jean Richard Williamsburg Monday
Funeral services for Arthur E. Phares who died July 3 were conducted at the R. B. Shoemaker chapel with pallbearers Jess Ball Eber Swanson James Peckham Thomas Eneihen Laurence Eneihen and Laurence Everett Eneihen. Mrs J R Henning played organ selections with burial in Hope Cemetery.
Judge Robert L. Pinet said the Highway Patrol cited 40 motorists for traffic violations in Franklin County over the weekend. All 40 motorists were nonresidents and will be tried before the judge.
Local market notes list soybeans and corn with bids around 2.41 and 1.84, while cattle prices move higher with 24.75 to 25.00 for high choice steers and 22.50 to 23.25 for good to choice cows. Vealers fetch 22.00 to 25.00, hogs down 25, and spring bids near 19.75 to 21.50 with notable activity in barrows and gilts.
Last published July 22 1963 the Atatek of Kansas notes William Edward Bennett alias Votick serving time at Kansas State Penitentiary for burglary and degree in Franklin County Kansas will apply on July 26 1963 for executive clemency to the Governor at his office in Topeka Kansas signed Bennett KBP No. 14706
Notices cover district court actions in Franklin County Kansas including tax lien litigation by the Board of County Commissioners against numerous defendants for delinquent taxes on Pomona and Ottawa properties. final settlement petition in the Chester C. Burgoon estate. weed destruction ordinance enforcement. and a quiet title suit by Norman Lumber, Inc. against property in Ottawa. Defendants are named with ages and locations. filings request August 6 to August 7, 1963 pleadings and August 17, 1963 defenses.
A local newspaper snippet advertises a ten percent discount for cash payments on local ads if settled by 5 PM. The message mentions a law or guidance and uses unclear phrasing about AUSWHIRET. It emphasizes saving with immediate payment.
Open dates on farm and household sales every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Auction location is next door to the Bank in Pomona Kansas. Contact 566-3645 for details.
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