Local Notes and Events roundup in Franklin County
E J Foote travels to Wyoming to visit daughter on a Cody-area ranch with 40 degree nights. Franklin County De Molay holds meeting with plans for a swimming party. refreshments served by Mothers Circle. Dr W C Harding chairs advisory council. Tickets for July 15 California Cutie softball game go on sale. Ottawa girls host traveling comic softball club to raise funds for equipment. Erma Heilman among 209 KU freshmen previews. next preview today and Saturday. Drake's Bakery advertises fresh baked goods. J J Scott named to Kansas State Reading Circle Committee 1960 61. Larry Kirkland, a US Navy seaman, to visit Detroit during Operation Inland Seas naval exercise July 22 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Burlingham
Franklin County
de. Molay
de Molay Mothers Circle
W. C. Harding
Julius Raffelock
California
Ralph Emerson
Ottawa
Larry L. Kirkland
United States Navy
Frank Kirkland
Rantoul
Willis A. Lee
Detroit
St. Lawrence Seaway
Multiple Local Charges And Personal Records In One Brief
Police filed speeding charges against Gary A. Graham 28 Frederick Oklahoma for 35 in a 20 mph zone. He posted 15 bond and must appear July 14. A farm tractor driven by Garry Underwood 15 collided with a parked car owned by Ralph E. Jones 45 Topeka at 4 30 p.m. on Hickory Street. Police cited Ray Soper 20 for illegal mufflers, with court date July 14. James L. Williams 19 and Martin P Schmidt 19 pleaded innocent to public intoxication. trial set July 21. Clarence Strickland and family plan a trip to Dallas and Lockhart Texas before Strickland attends National Guard camp in Minnesota and returns to work at the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary A. Graham
Frederick
Okla
Garry Underwood
Ralph E. Jones
Topeka
Hickory
Ray Soper
S. Poplar
James L. Williams
Sycamore
Martin P.schmidt
S. Walnut
Clarence Strickland
Steven
Sally Kay
Dallas
Lockhart
Tex
Strickland
National Guard
Ripley
Minn
Post Office
Stock Car Races Sat Night Seven Thirty Adv
Mr and Mrs Owen Followell returned from a visit in Oklahoma City with their son Gary Followell and family and newborn grandson Gregory Their daughter in law is to be dismissed Saturday from the hospital following recent surgery Franklin County Auditor Allen French met county officials to discuss next year’s budget Now is the time to set Iris See Tris Acres Adv Lucky Hostetter Wellsville admitted to the University of Kansas Medical Center for eye surgery He is in satisfactory condition and likely to stay about two weeks
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Followell
Oklahoma City
Gary Followell
Gregory
Lucky Hostetter
Wellsville
University of Kansas Medical Center
Ottawa Couple Receives Marriage Licenses
Marriage licenses issued to Merry G Briscoe age 2 and Carolann Suita age 18, both residents of Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry G. Briscoe
Carolann Suita
Ottawa
Deaths of GEORGE LADY and LEWIS JONES in Kansas region
George Thomas Lady 69 of Franklin and Anderson Counties died at home yesterday. Born May 5, 1890 in Richter he married Mary E. Jackson in Garnett in 1914. Surviving are two sons a daughter and five grandchildren. Funeral tomorrow at Towner’s Chapel. Lewis B. Jones 81 retired farmer died yesterday at Ransom Memorial Hospital. Born in Trenton Missouri June 27 1878 he lived in Ottawa since 1904. Surviving wife two daughters and a son 12 grandchildren 21 great grandchildren. Services Monday at McVey-Dengel Mortuary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Thomas
Richter
Franklin
Anderson
Thomas R
Martha
Rabbit) Lady
Warner Manufacturing Co
Garnett
Mary E. Jackson
First United Presbyterian Church
John L
Ft. Si
Lewis B. Jones
Walnut
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Trenton
Thurston and
Kissar (Ishmell) Jones
Nellie E. Gilkison
Grundy County
Missouri
Centropolis Baptist
Harrison E
Ottawa
J. H. Baker
Ross T. Bruner
Wichita
McVey - Dengel Mortuary
Willard Newmann
Evergreen Mound Cemetery
Obituary notices for Fitzgerald Huff Sobba in Franklin County
Joe Phillip Fitzgerald 75 of 1123 M. Hickory died at home at 7 15 p m He was a farmer and stockman born March 30 1884 in Franklin County He married Mary A Koenig in Paola Sept 30 1906 Surviving wife two sons Marion and Philip three daughters Mrs Lee Peterson Mrs Barbara Shuler and Mrs Mary Lusienski 11 grandchildren one great grandchild and a sister Mrs Leta Barnett Also notes on Fred S Huff 62 Bartlesville formerly Ottawa World War I veteran survived by mother and son Charles W and Mary R Sobba 71 Richmond who died at Ran BOM Memorial Hospital born Sept 12 1889 in Pittsburgh Pa came to Kansas as a child married Joe Sobba Jan 1907 He died Sept 1957 Members of St Therese Catholic Church Richmond listed Survivors include four daughters Mrs Lawrence Walken Mrs Florence Peine Mrs Elizabeth Campbell and Miss Ethel Sobba
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Phillip Fitzgerald
Hickory
Philip Joseph
Jane (Wilkerson) Fitzgerald
Franklin County
Mary A. Koenig
Paola
Baptist Church
Philip
South America
Marion
Lockport
Lee Peterson
Ottawa
Barbara Shuler
Seaside
Calif
Mary Lusienski
Bountiful
Utah
Leta Barnett
Osawatomie
Fred S. Huff
Bartlesville
Bessie L. Veix
Rose V. McAuley
Cora E. Prophet
Canada
George Veix
Oklahoma
Mary R. Sobba
Richmond
Ran
Lawrence Walken
Garriett
Florence Peine
Waverly
Elizabeth Campbell
Williamsburg
Ethel
Obituary fragment for Mae Sobba with relatives listed
Mae Sobba of the home survived by three sons Joe Rantoul and Claron and Louis Richmond, 16 grandchildren, two sisters Mrs A P Lickteig Lawrence and Mrs Frank Winkleman Elk City, and one brother John Rossman Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae. Sobba
Joe
Rantoul
Claron
Louis
Richmond
A. P. Lickteig
Lawrence
Frank Winkleman
Elk City
John Rossman
Local Market Prices for Grains and Livestock
The circular lists barley at 73 cents, beans at 1.95, wheat at 1.68, and feed staples. It records white and yellow corn at 1.08, shelled product at 1.08, butterfat at 53 and 50 cents, and various poultry rates for heavy hens, light hens, and cocks around two to three cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Dale Y Acakseserss
Everett
Wheat and Corn Futures Mixed as Markets Climb Slightly
Kansas City reports mixed daily grain pricing with several futures higher while wheat and corn show modest gains. Prices for No 2 and No 3 cereals vary across grades with oats and rye edging lower or steady. Futures close generally up to a half cent while some contracts hold near unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Shorts
BUY
Aveweaessandens Beessecae
Seereeesesese
KC Livestock Market Summary KC AP
KC Livestock market report from Kansas City shows cattle and calves steady to mixed. Slaughter cows and other classes scarce. hogs 3,000 head down. barrows and gilts 14.25 to 15.75 with weight variances. sows 10 to 11.50. sheep 100 head with spring slaughter lambs steady and mixed good to utility price ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansascity
Herter Sees Glimmer Of Hope In Geneva Talks
Washington AP Secretary of State Christian A. Herter hints at possible agreement with the Soviets as Geneva talks resume. He cites two key questions on West Berlin rights and time limits, signaling potential progress after weeks of deadlock. Herter heads to Geneva for the conference reopening, joking that his remarks may be unprintable and aims to stay no longer than three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herter
Geneva
Washington
Berlin
Christian A. Herter
Moscow
West Berlin
Britain
France
United States
Hospital Notes Admits and Births in Local Community
Admits include Mrs. A. E. Mesenheimer of Overbrook on Thursday. Births: Mr. and Mrs. LaVern Early of 326 Walnut welcomed a daughter, weight 7 pounds 7 ounces. Dismissals include Mrs. Homer Willis of Baldwin, Mrs. Ralph Hohner of 1429 Willow, Mrs. Edward Dushuanack of Princeton, Mrs. John Topping of 509 S Locust. Mrs. William McCreery and baby daughter of 210 E 6th, Mrs. Larry Dean Stewart and baby son of 1204 N Sycamore. Today’s notices reflect local hospital activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Mesenheimer
Overbrook
LaVern Early
Walnut
Homer Willis
Baldwin
Ralph Hohner
Willow
Edward Dushuanack
Princeton
John Topping
William McCreery
Larry Dean Stewart
N. Sycamore
Funerals Held For Mrs Sarah Henderson And William Ireland
Services for Mrs Sarah A Henderson who died in July were at Wall Street Christian Church in Mound City with Rev. Ray Kerstetter officiating. Pallbearers included Fred Lee Max Marley Roy Jackson and others. Burial followed in Wesley Chapel Cemetery. Separate services for William Mathewson Ireland who died July 7 were at Lamb Funeral Home with B Smith Haworth of Ottawa University officiating. Pallbearers included Don Harbison Dr J R Henning and Leo Beller. Hymns were sung by a quartet with burial in Highland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah A, Henderson
Sarah A. Henderson
Wall Street’ Christian Church
Mound City
Ray Kerstetter
Fred Lee
Max Marley
Roy Jackson
Bryan Jackson
Wilbur
Davidson
Lawrence Gibbons
Charles Weatherby
Glenn McGee
Wesley Chapel Cemetery
William Mathewson Ireland
Lamb
B. Smith Haworth
Ottawa University
Don Harbison
J. R. Henning
Russell Howard
R. T. Sandow
Leo Beller
F. J. Lundstedt
Marlin Kimball
Jon Pritchard
Emory J. McKenzie
Robert E. Bowline
Highland Cemetery
Services for Mrs William T Lytle
Funeral services for Mrs. William T Lytle were held at Lamb Funeral Home on July 10 with Rev J M Torrence presiding. Pallbearers included Ernest Harris C A Tucker John Neis Lawrence Murphy James Simmons Lowell Collins Jeff Rice and Clyde Yakle. Mrs J R Henning played organ selections. Burial followed in Wellsville Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Lytle
Lamb Funeral Home
J. M. Torrence
Ernest Harris
C. A. Tucker
John Neis
Lawrence Murphy
James Simmons
Lowell Collins
Jeff Rice
Clyde Yakle
J. R. Henning
Wellsville Cemetery
Funeral services for Eli Roy Heckman Sunday at Richmond Church
Funeral services for Eli Roy Heckman who died July 9 will be Sunday at 2 p.m. in Richmond Methodist Community Church with Rev. Wilbur Purvis officiating. Burial will follow at Richmond Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heckman
Eli Roy Heckman
Methodist
Richmond
Kas
Wilbur Purvis
Richmond Cemetery
Richmond Methodist Community Church
Services for Chester Bartlett set for Monday at Bethany Chapel
Services for Chester Earl Bartlett held at Bethany Chapel Baptist Church Monday at 2 p.m. Rev William Bailey will officiate with Corinthian Lodge No. 12 Masonic order handling the graveside rites. Burial will be in Hope Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Earl Bartlett
Betheany Chapel Baptist Church
William Bailey
Corinthian Lodge No. 12
Hope Cemetery
Two Cars Damaged In Rural Accident Near Homewood
Two vehicles were badly damaged in a rural crash two miles south of Homewood at the John Brown highway and Homewood road. Sandra Lee Herring, 16, of Williamsburg, and George D. Meac, 153, Joplin, Mo., were the drivers. Sheriff officials estimate major damages and say each driver failed to see the other due to impaired vision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homewood
John Brown
Homewood Road
Sandra Lee Herring
RFD 2
Williamsburg
George D. Meac
Joplin
Notice of Hearing in Estate of Julian Defenbaugh
Probate Court of Franklin County Kansas hears Grace E Bell executrix seek final settlement and administration costs with final report on July 25 1959 at 10 00 A M in Ottawa Kansas. Respondents must file written defenses by that date or judgment will be entered. Kelsey Winter attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Kansas
Franklin County
Julian Defenbaugh
Grace E. Bell
Ottawa
Grace E, Bell
Princeton
Kansas
Princeton City Hall
Mary K. Shephard
A. H. Atchison
General Operating
R.A
R.ad
Hunger Strike at Reidsville Prison Dwindles in Georgia
Hunger strikers at Reidsville State Prison in Georgia dwindled to about 250 as transfers began. Up to 140 inmates were moved to Buford complex, with the rest dispersed to smaller facilities to end the day‑old hunger strike. Officials stressed order remained and guards assisted in the transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reidsville, Ga
Reidsville State Prison
State Department of Corrections
Atlanta
Buford
Corrections
R. P. Balkcom
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E. J. Foote
S. Main
Wyoming
Cody
Rawleigh Products
E. F. Risdon
Adv
Erma Jean Heilman
RFD 1
University of Kansas
Drake's Bakery
J. J. Scott
Scott
Ellis
Beautyland
Mozelle Gagne
Riley-Bula Cummings
Allen French
Tris Acres
Towner’s Chapel
Fitzgerald
Joe Fitzgerald
Illinois
R. Kozlov
James Holderman
Morris
Ill
Chicago
Kozlov
Ilinois Agricultural Association
KC Livestock
Aone AS
Ottawa, Kansas
R.S. Hill, Pres
Ed Hosler
Mamie Sands
Tecumseh and Main
Glen Hayward
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
William M. Ireland
Earl Bartlett
Legals
Kelsey & Winter, Attorneys
Georgia
State Corrections
Jack Forrester
R. M. Clogston
Board of Trustees
Radotinsky
Meyn, Deardorff
Fairfax Trafficway
ANA
Housing and Home Finance
Radotinsky, Meyn, Deardorff
Kansas City 15
W. Dodge Corporation
Mid-West
Kansas City Missouri
Altest
Total Highway Department Fire Department
Highway Department
Treas
S.s
Ottawa Herald
Keenan
Harry Tucker
McComnick
J. M. Crabb
H Farmall
Raymond Mulecahey
Gretchen Todd
Willamsburg
Firestone
Malott Hardware
Lem Sheint
Edwin Moler
Goodyear
Sanduran
Armstrong Budge’s Hardware
Colby's Warehouse
Crinity Methodist Church
Elmer Co. Cooper
Cooper
W. P. Epps
Hisse Cornetts
Gladys Ison
Clyde, Lyle, Lasker
Gerald
Donald Epps
Hyland Orchard
Alcoholics Anonymous
Underwood St
J. C. Panney Shon Berne
Hazel Miller
Paola Rest
Avon Cosmetics
Peoria
S. Mitchell
General Services
Licht
Ted Hobbs
Henry Alban
Haves Guiter
Ira Meade
Conrad's
Bpray
Standard
McCracken
Wightman
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