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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1956
Page
1
Local brief outlines a free Vacation Pack service for Herald subscribers to receive topics published during absence. Includes instructions to call circulation at 47 and request a Vacation Pack. Notices cover parole violation, minor accident, births, and dismissals with names and addresses, listing several individuals and towns.
In Soquel California an official of the Seventh Day Adventist Church condemned rock n roll as immoral pagan influence harming American youth. Paul M Debooy youth activities director for the Central California Conference declared the music creates confusion and weakens respect for civil and parental authority before 10000 church members at a camp meeting.
Funeral arrangements are pending for Infant Lillian Thorne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben H. Thorne, who died last evening.
A 13 day strike blocked natural gas to about 20 000 families in the St Louis area ending as the state seized Laclede Gas Co under the King Thompson law and the union voted to return to work while core issues remain unresolved including contractor handling of new connections and wage disputes.
COLORADO SPRINGS Cole T. E. Smith of Colorado Springs has bought the ghost town of Husted for 551.25. The purchase covers about 36 buildings in east and West Husted slated for removal for the U. S. Air Force Academy site north of town. Smith, a real estate manager, plans to resell the structures including a dozen four and five room houses cottages and chicken houses. He must remove them by October 1.
Mrs. Gertrude M Phillips 67 of 844 Tremont died at Ransom Memorial hospital yesterday after a stroke. Born Sept 8 1888 in Rantoul she taught in Franklin county schools for over 20 years and was a member of the First Methodist church. Survived by son Blaine B Phillips Jr Topeka two daughters Mrs Cecil J Mustard Fort Worth TX and Mrs Dor Fleming Gardner five grandchildren and brother Wayne E Gilliland Ottawa Funeral services set for Monday at 11 am at Lamb Funeral Home led by Rev Charles P
Goodyear Service Store unveils a two-in-one Captive-Air tire with a built in spare as part of a nationwide rollout. The tire uses a nylon cord, enables continued driving after a blowout, and was tested to cover 261 miles at legal speeds with a flat outer tire. Local manager Scotty Huddleston invites motorists to inspect the new tire with no obligation.
Graveside services for Kathryn Whitenack, longtime Ottawa resident who died in California, will be conducted Monday at 9 a.m. in Highland cemetery with Rev. Ernest Worden officiating. Relatives and friends meet at Lamb Funeral Home at 8:45 to go to the cemetery. David E. Duffett, 85, of 747 S. Syncamore, died today at Ransom Memorial hospital after illness. Born March 8, 1871, in Lexington, Missouri, he moved to Ottawa 18 years ago from Humansville. He worked at Sunflower Ordnance Works and Warner Manufacturing Co. He married Minnie-May Robertson on February 22, 1912, in Kansas City. Survivors include his wife, three children Ralph H. Duffett of Detroit, Michigan. Mrs. Mattie Keefe of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Mrs. Leona Zink of Phoenix, Arizona. two stepchildren T. B. Robertson of Key West, Florida. Mrs. Meric Marmon of Ottawa. three grandchildren. two brothers Ed Duffett of Richmond, Missouri, and Lan Duffett of Spring Hill, Kansas. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at McVey-Dengel Mortuary with Rev. Wayne E. Caldwell officiating. Burial will be in Highland cemetery.
Two FseD Sabre Jet planes maneuvering in close formation collided at 15 000 feet near Davis California late yesterday. Both pilots bailed out unhurt Lt Albert C Mitchell of Mamaroneck New York and Lt Albert O Crews of Alexandria Louisiana landed in a wheat field eight miles west of here. They are both stationed at Travis Air Force Base.
Auction calendar lists sales by location and date in Kansas towns including Roberts Market Sale East 11th Lawrence July 18 Overbrook Livestock Sale July 21 Roberts Market Sale East 11th Lawrence Aug 7 James Gabbert Baldwin July 24 Dallas Allan Wellsville points. Contact Centrovolis Ottawa Route 4 phone 918 or 17 for details.
Jack Nelson notes weekly livestock sales with Anderson County Auction in Pomona Kansas. Overbrook Livestock Sale runs every Wednesday at Overbrook, continuing a regular market schedule for area ranchers and buyers.
Neill George of Waverly Kansas announces weekly sales at the Waverly Sale Pavilion every Thursday. The Lebo Corner location is Clyde Lowman at 1 mile west and 1 mile south. Sale date listed July 16.
Local sales list announces auctions in Franklin County including locations at Wilson and Locust Streets. Items include farm equipment from Albert Stewart & Son along Rt. 2 Ottawa and garage machinery from Verett Lantz in Princeton Kas with sale dates July 14 17 21 24 and 28. Notable names include Joe Brown and Harold 15 F 2 1917-1 with Wellsville distance noted.
Printy and Son announce weekly community sale every Thursday night at 11386 North Main. July 14 features A Jackson two blocks east of Louisburg High School. July 17 highlights George and Frances Sink at 528 North Oak. Cap inclusion noted.
Teeners will love this summer ensemble fashion new look soft gathers at the bodice flatter a young figure jacket scooped low is the Caraco pattern 4594 Teenage sizes 10 12 14 16 Size 12 dress and bolero require 5 yards 35 inch fabric complete illustrated instructions mailed for 35 cents plus 5 cents extra for 1st class. Send to ANNE ADAMS care of The Ottawa Herald Pattern Dept 243 West 17th St New York NY 10011.
Miss Argentina Ileana Carre, 19, will not arrive for opening ceremonies delaying her appearance for the Miss Universe pageant in Long Beach California. About 800000 spectators are expected on the street parade day and unofficial parties mark birthdays for Miss Greece Rita Gouma and Miss Germany Marina Orschel.
Kansas City judge A. B. Howard was elected national commander of the Legion of Guardsmen at the close of its annual convention. The group has 25 posts and 3,000 veterans. the 1958 convention will be in Los Angeles the first week in July.
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