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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1963

Page

4

Ottawa Herald item round up July notices and notices

Week ending July 6 traffic summaries show 32560 carloads moved, 11949 received from connections, with year-ago figures 32635 and 11425. Local health and social notes mention Shorty Malburg entering VA Hospital in Kansas City for surgery, and Beverly Finch scheduled for surgery in Marin General Hospital. Community events include Elks duplicate bridge results, Oyler family reunion at Forest Park, and Pomona 100F picnic dates.

San & Fe System wElvin E. “Shorty Malburg N. Main Kansas City Lin‘wood Blvd

Promotions Set Off Controversy in Dallas Post Office

An AP report notes Dallas post office promotions of three college educated African Americans sparked a national debate over promotion criteria. Critics claim racial bias while supporters say the moves rectify past inequities. The merit promotion plan ranks candidates by exam score, service years, and supervisor evaluations. Local postmasters still have discretion in selecting among eligible candidates.

Dallas Tex Washington Post Office Bruce Alger R-Tex Clarence Mitchell National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Lee C. White Kennedy Civil Service Commission Post Office Department Richard J. Murphy Murphy

California and Florida Gain GOP Delegate Votes in 1904

Washington AP reports California and Florida will have larger GOP delegate voices at the 1904 Republican convention in San Francisco, while West Virginia Pennsylvania Nevada Connecticut and Louisiana will lose delegates. The total remains 1 308 with a two vote minimum per state plus bonuses for 1960 Republican votes or governors.

Washington California Florida West Virginia Pennsylvania Nevada Connecticut Louisiana San Francisco New York Mississippi

Pomona adopts ordinance banning air rifles within city

Notice to citizens of Pomona Kansas states Ordinance 195 prohibits shooting air rifles bee beerguns and other guns inside Pomona city limits. Overnight guests of Miss Mary Carpenter included Mr and Mrs John Willard Bell Oklahoma City and Janie Bell of Chickasha Oklahoma. The Bells are in the Oklahoma City school system. The family will tour Southern Canada and New England and join Marilyn Bell who acts in summer theatre at Lake Champlain. The L O Gaddis family visited in the evening.

Pomona Kansas Mary Carpenter John Willard Bell Oklahoma City Okla Janie Bell Chickasha Canada New England Marilyn Bell Lake Champlain L. O. Gaddis

To Experiment With Machines To Experiment With Machines

AP reports Kansas Boys Industrial School will launch a six week experiment using teaching machines. Thirty eight boys will participate in courses covering elementary and secondary mathematics and general science. Program directed by William H. Cadman and H. M. Lattimoore with supervision from Jack C. Pulliam.

Wx Topeka Jack C. Pulliam Kansas Boys Industrial School Pulliam William H. Cadman H. M. Lattimoore The Menninger

Post Office Dedication Set for August 20 in Ottawa

Ottawa posts office dedication is scheduled for August 20 with a 10 30 a m chamber program led by Harold S Crawford in charge. Government engineers will inspect the new building and the move will occur within 10 days. A 50 star flag from Washington will be presented along with an open house and Chamber sponsored luncheon at North American Hotel.

Ottawa T. J. Cummings Ottawa Chamber of Common Harold S. Crawford Cummings Chamber of Commerce Committee Harold Crawford E. E. Haley George Lister Russell Crifes R. A. Anderson Stephen Ralph John B. Pierson Chamber Post Office Department Washington D.C The

Funeral services for Mrs Elvet L Sanders

Mrs Elvet L Sanders died July 6. Services held July 8 at Lamb Funeral Home with Rev David B Wilson officiating. Pallbearers were Gene Reh Martin Reh Walter Reh Neil Peed Clyde Wyatt Wayne Reichard. Dean Zook sang hymns with Mrs J R Henning. Burial in Antioch Cemetery near Homewood.

Elvet L. Sanders Lamb Funeral Home David B. Wilson Gene Reh Martin Reh Walter Reh Neil Peed Clyde Wyatt Wayne Reichard Dean Zook J. R. Henning Antioch Cemetery Homewood

U S protests abuse of newsmen in Saigon

Washington reports the United States has made representations to South Vietnam over the manhandling of American newsmen by Vietnamese secret police. Ambassador Nolting said the protest was oral. The incident followed a Buddhist monk’s self-immolation memorial service as reporters were assaulted and cameras smashed.

Washington United States South Viet Nam Frederick E. Nolting Jr Nolting U.S Saigon Kennedy

Local Elks To Attend Convention

Members of Elks Lodge No. 803 and their families will attend the Elks National Convention in San Francisco from July 14 to 18, as official representatives from Ottawa and Kansas. They earned the trip by winning the state ritualistic contest in Wichita in May and will compete against 22 western states. The Ottawa group has a strong state record, with five first places, two seconds, and one third in eight years. Attendees include Edwin and Nita Gardner, Howard and Gladys Doyen, Ronald and Ginger Guist, Louis and Sara Speer, Ellen and Tom Speer, Clarence and Linda Strickland, Steven and Sally Strickland, W. Harry Lennard and Roxy, Merle and Donna Birkhead, Jim Ogg and family, Gaylord Weilepp, Glenn Wicke, Harry Worthington, and Walter Hegberg, among others. Part travel by train and auto. Speer and son Tom and the Birkheads will fly in on Speer’s private plane. The group plans to be away about two weeks.

Elks Lodge No. 803 Elks San Francisco Ottawa Kansas Wichita Aganst Edwin Gardner Howard Doyen Ronald Ginger Karl Guist Linda Louis Speer Ellen Tom Clarence Strickland Steven Sally W. Harry Lennard Roxy Merle Birkhead Jim Ogg Jimmy Mary Beth Gaylord Weilepp Glenn Wicke Harry Worthington Walter Hegberg Dr. Speer the Birkheads Speer

City and County Sign Agreement on Radio Station

The Franklin County Board and Ottawa City Commission signed a joint care and maintenance agreement for the police and sheriff’s radio transmitter station south of Ottawa. The county owns the tower and station, the city pays lease for two telephone lines, and upkeep is shared. The tower, moved from the North American Hotel roof to the old KCP&L tower site, improved radio signals for both police and sheriff’s dispatchers. The commissioners plan to connect the county highway department to the system later.

Board of Franklin, County Commissioners Ottawa City Commission Franklin County Ottawa Kcp&l North American Highway Department

Ottawa Sees Cool Night Prompts Light Blankets

Ottawa residents awoke to about 60 degrees as the coolest morning since June 20. Local observer John P. Kelsey forecast a slight warm-up with highs not exceeding 90. Yesterday reached 87, and a chance of light showers Wednesday evening was noted.

John P. Kelsey Kelsey

Deaths Eileen Lickteig 9 at Greeley Illinois

Services for Eileen Lickteig a 9 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Melvin Lickteig of Scott City were held at St John s Catholic Church in Greeley. Burial followed at St John s Cemetery. She died Saturday afternoon after a virus pneumonia during a diabetic coma while visiting her aunt in Wellsville. She is survived by her parents two brothers Frederick and Christopher and grandparents Mr and Mrs Joe Lickteig and Mr and Mrs Steve Rues of Greeley. The family lived in Greeley until Christmas time.

Eileen Lickteig Melvin Lickteig Scott City St. John’s Catholic Church Greeley St. John's Cemetery Robert Chase Wellsville Anderson County Hospital Frederick Christopher Joe Lickteig Steve Rues Lickteigs

Deaths: Eli Kratzberg Dies in Heart Attack

Eli Kratzberg 68 of Greeley died yesterday of a heart attack while returning from Osawatomie with his wife Eunice Kratzberg. Survived by widow and brothers Edward and Grover, both of Greeley.

Eli Kratzberg Greeley Mrs. Kratzberg Osawatomie Eunice Kratzberg Edward Grover

Obituaries: Mrs Braun and Mrs Ribblett Pass Away

Mrs Josephine Braun 59 of Wellsville died Monday noon at a Baldwin nursing home after several years ill. Survived by Conrad Braun widower two sons Conrad Jr Prairie Village and James Kansas City Kas step father John Smith Kansas City Kas a brother Frank Smith and sister Mrs Irene Crump both of Kansas City Kas and Mrs Louise Ribblett 72 of Greeley died Monday at Roseberry nursing home Osawatomie after a heart attack. Surviving are three daughters Alma Martz Greeley Rose Cullison and Twyla Allen Boise Idaho and two sons Wayne Ribblett Greeley and Maurice Nyssa Ore.

Josephine Braun Wellsville Baldwin Conrad Braun Conrad, Jr Prairie Village James Kansas City Kas John Smith Frank Smith Irene Crump Louise Ribblett Greeley Roseberry Osawatomie Alma Martz Rose Cullison Twyla Allen Boise Idaho Wayne Ribblett Maurice Nyssa Ore

Hospital Notes Admissions And Births List

Admissions Willis Nichols Baldwin Mrs Paul F Smith Quenemo Dennis Hancock RFD 1 Monday Daryl Gragg 1010 W 6th Tuesday Births Mr and Mrs Richard Fishburn RFD 1 Overbrook son Tuesday weight 6 lb 14% oz Dismissals Mrs Robert McCurdy and baby daughter 315 S Oak Monday Jack Coppoe Williamsburg Rollo Hughes Quenemo Mrs Albert Mages Peculiar Mo Mrs Gerald Firestone and baby son 521% S Mulberry Mrs Ralph Basel and baby son Quenemo Tuesday

Willis Nichols Baldwin Paul F. Smith Quenemo Dennis Hancock RFD Daryl Gragg Richard Fishburn Overbrook Son Robert McCurdy S. Oak Jack Coppoe Williamsburg Rollo Hughes Albert Mages Peculiar Gerald Firestone S. Mulberry Ralph Basel

Band Concert Tonight at City Park Park

Public invited to City Bank concert at City Park tonight at 8. Loren Matthews conducts the program featuring The Star Spangled Banner Gloria March Song of Jupiter Liberty Bell March Lustspiel Overture Theme for Second Piano Concerto Highlights from the Music Man Joshua Bossa Nova When Irish Eyes Are Smiling God and Country Overture Washington Post March.

City Bank City Park Loren Matthews Joshua Washington Post

Card Thrills Little Girl From Europe Visit

An eight year old Ottawa girl Christy Browning of Topeka received a card from her parents Roy W. Browning Jr and wife while the family tours Europe as Youth for Understanding counselors. The card recounts a moment outside a small English church when President Kennedy shook hands with Christy’s father as Kennedy left mass, and Christy hoped for a meeting. Christy is staying with grandparents Dr and Mrs Roy W Browning and aunt Mrs Albert Keefer and family during the seven week European trip.

Ottawa Christy Browning Topeka Roy W. Browning, Jr England Europe Youth For Understanding Kennedy Mr. Browning Christy Roy W. Browning Albert Keefer

Three Join National Guard From Ottawa Unit

Ottawa National Guard members James A. Gilliland of 816 Cleveland and Howard Witham of RFC 2 Pomona depart for six months of active duty at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri. Upon return they will attend weekly drills at the armory and two week active duty sessions annually. Lawrence Chapman of 934 N Oak, a high school junior, has joined the National Guard and will serve six months of active duty in June 1964 after graduation.

127Th Artillery Ottawa National Guard James A. Gilliland Cleveland Howard Witham RFC Pomona Fort Leonard Wood Lawrence Chapman N. Oak National Guard

Loud Suit Seeks Quiet Title In Franklin County KS

First published July 9 1963 in The District Court of Franklin County Kansas Mary L Jackson Wilma McNeely and Dorothy R Ulster plaintiffs sue to quiet title to a tract in Township 16 east of the 8 E and north of the Missouri Pacific railroad right of way comprising 786 33 acres in sections 28 and 33 asking judgment that plaintiffs own fee simple and that all adverse estates be determined and barred defendants named plus unknown heirs and assignees to plead by August 7 1963 in Ottawa Kansas with Bowers & Bowers as attorneys for plaintiffs

Franklin County Kansas Mary L. Jackson Wilma McNeely Dorothy R. Lister State of Kansas Dorothy R. Ulster Missouri Pacific Railroad N.E Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe J. S. Jackson Iva R. Jackson

Two Rear End Crashes Cited In Franklin County

Two rear end collisions occurred Sunday night in Franklin County near Ottawa after Garnett races. Injuries reported in the lead cars included back and neck issues for two passengers. Forest Stamper was cited for failing to slow to avoid an accident, while Stephen Farrow faced a court summons for failing to stop in time.

Franklin County Highway Patrol US 59 Ottawa Robert E. Heath Kansas City Kas Forest A. Stamper Plainville Jackie Ferree Patricia Long

Holstein and Farm Machinery Sales Dates List

A sequence of sale notices in Kansas listing dates and venues for Holstein cattle farm machinery and household goods from July to August. Includes capacities, times, and contact phone numbers for Myers Bros Centropolis, Appanoose Baptist Church, Michigan Valley M E Church, Overbreas Livestock Sale, and Allen County Livestock Auction in Pomona and Gee City. Markets feature dairy cattle, household items, and farm equipment with multiple auctions near Baldwin Ottawa Pomona and surrounding towns.

Irvan L. Heth Household Williamsburg Kansas Preto County Aivary Ottawa Op Gene Kalb Baldwin Wilard Shoemaker & Son Ottawa Kan Appanoose Baptist Church Pomona Kan Appanoose Michigan Valley M. E. Church Donation Sale Michigan Valley Kas Overbreas Overbrook Allen County Gee City

Printy and Son Ben Printy Cap CH 2 1974 CH 2 1201

Printy and Son advertise weekly community sales each Tuesday at 7 p.m. at 1136 North Masin and Thursday at 7 p.m. at 1336 North Main. A July 13 auction at Printy’s Auction House offers a complete houseful of furniture starting at 1 p.m. at 1136 North Main.

Printy Ben Printy Masin N. Main Printy's Auction House

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