Landon calls for better labor relation standards
Former Kansas governor Alf Landon told the AFL-CIO convention the government and unions must improve relations and share contract details. He urged minimal essential labor legislation to protect public interests, defended collective bargaining, and praised unions’ stand against communism while supporting a strong capitalist economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Alf Landon
Acorn Club
Landon
Afl-Cio
Congress
Pomona Grange Meeting And Local Notices In Ottawa
Pomona Grange meets Saturday at 8 PM at North Baptist Church Ottawa to discuss the fall convention. Local notes list Zenith hearing aids, eyeglass models, and Ora Norman contact. Michael Martin cited for reckless driving, bond set at 50 dollars. Foreclosure petition filed by Durbin Plumbing against Nettie Gibson for 140.69 covering March 14 to 20, 1958. Fire department responded to Brockport Locust car fire causing upholstery and record player damage, estimated at 150 dollars. Stock Car Races scheduled Saturday night at 7:30. Centropolic School reunion set for Sunday with basket dinner in Forest Park. Oyler family reunion also to be held in Forest Park Sunday.
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Pomona Grange
North Baptist Church
Ottawa
Oyler
Forest Park
Brockport and
Locust
R. C. Small
King
Harry Gilliland
Marvin Durbin
The
Durbin Plumbing Co
Nettie Gibson
Deaths Mrs Ruth A Moody 66 in Douglas County
Mrs Ruth Annie Moody 66 died today at Ransom Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient nearly a year. She lived in Douglas and Franklin Counties all her life, born November 21, 1892 at Overbrook. Survived by six daughters, two sons, 30 grandchildren, two brothers. funeral Saturday at 2:00 pm at Towner's Chapel with Rev Gerald Mease officiating. Burial in Valley Brook Cemetery north of Michigan Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth A. Moody
Ruth Annie Moody
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Douglas
Franklin Counties
Overbrook
John and
Clara (Holden) Tregenba
Lloyd W. Moody
Princeton Methodist Church
Avis Blakeman
Ruth _VanKaub
RFD
Frances ‘Peppinger
Ottawa
Alice Cox
Deerfield
Joy Christie
Wellsville
Ethel McGinney
Manhattan
Harry
Lloyd L
Towner's Chapel
Gerald Mease
Valley ‘Brook Cemetery
Michigan Valley
Funds Short For Road Building
TOPEKA AP The Kansas interstate highway program may halt contracts after July 1 1960 if Congress does not boost federal finances. State highway director Maurice Martin warns no new awards could occur, while highway engineer Walter Johnson says a halt could come sooner. Kansas was set to receive 22.5 million dollars in federal funds for the next fiscal year, but the trust fund needs more money. Congress seeks a solution to keep the program moving. the federal government covers 90 percent of costs with Kansas paying the rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Martin
Kansas
Congress
Walter Johnson
Wellsville Area News Highlights Visits and Travels
Mr and Mrs Floyd Estes of Kansas City guest of Mrs Estes mother Mrs Mae Neel. Miss Peggy ONeil visits sister in Atchison. Mr and Mrs Karl Romstedt from Shreveport visit Bosworth family. Mr and Mrs Bob Bowers from Manhattan weekend with Leitnaker family. C A Smith improving after hospitalization in Kansas City. Many families vacationing or visiting relatives in Council Grove Lake Prophetstown Des Moines and Des Moines Iowa. James McAvoy building new house on South Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Estes
Kansas City
Estes
Mae Neel
Melvin Pierce
Ella Winfry
St. Joseph
Pierce
Don Griffin
Lake of the Ozarks
Peggy O'Neil
Jim Jones
Jones
Atchison
Karl Romstedt
Shreveport
James McAvoy
South Main
Kansas City Cattle and Hog Prices Mixed in Sluggish Market
AP report from Kansas City shows cattle offerings around 400 head with mixed pricing across categories. Hogs total 4,500 with weights 190 to 550 pounds, prices down 25 to 50 cents, while sheep around 400 with spring slaughter lambs at 21 to 22 dollars and ewes near 4.50.
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Kansas City
Wheat futures drift after mixed grain bid in Kansas City news
Market notes show grain and feed prices fluctuating across classes with minor changes for corn and wheat. Reports cite slight shifts in No. 2 and No. 3 grades, mixed and uncertain demand, and closing levels near unchanged to small gains as traders weigh futures outlook.
Anna Belle Russells Bean Patch Ties to Dutchman Seed
Pittsburg AP report details Anna Belle Russell age 88 who cultivates a large bean patch in Oklahoma Kansas Missouri and Texas. The patch originated from a single bean found in a neck of a wild goose shot in 1870 by Thomas Holt near Spencer County Indiana. Descendants spread the seed across regions including Indian Territory and Osage County Kansas. Mrs Russell now grows five bean rows and marks the third as seed for future plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Anna Belle and
Anna Belle
Anna Belle Russell
Spencer County
Indiana
The
Holt
Osage County
Kansas
Russell
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Missouri
Texas
Pledge To Fight Civil Rights Bill
Washington AP reports guarded but split reaction as a Senate subcommittee advances a skeleton civil rights bill. Opponents vow to block it while supporters see possible movement. The measure would require state and local voter records and extend the Civil Rights Commission’s life to 1961, shifting focus to the full Judiciary Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
Olin D. Johnston
D-Sc
John A. Carroll
D-Cgle
Judiciary Committee
Clifford P. Case
R-Nj
U.S
Civil Rights Commission
James C. Eastland
D-Miss
Akes Refuses To Reveal Child Location In Custody Case
In St Joseph Missouri Mrs Mildred Akes 30 remains jailed after repeatedly refusing to disclose the whereabouts of her two and a half year old daughter Eileen. Judge Emmett J Crouse ordered continued detention as custody battles between Akes and James Akes unfold following a July 4 incident when she took the child to Kansas City amid divorce adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Joseph
Mildred Akes
Eileen
Emmett J. Crouse
Akes Ie
Akes
Kansas City
James Akes
Hospital Notes Admits and Transfers List
Hospital notes record admissions including Lola Hudson 426 South Hickory on Wednesday and Thomas Marks 317 Walnut, Bertha Newfield 417 South Locust today. Dismissals include Ralph Moody 121 North Hickory on Wednesday and Charles Vickers Wellsville Carl Ellison RFD 3 Roy Taylor 926 West 6th. Transfer to KU Medical Center today for Dean Walburn 626 North Mulberry Guy McIntosh 833 North Oak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola Hudson
S. Hickory
Thomas Marks
Walnut
Bertha Newfield
S. Locust
Ralph Moody
Hickory
Charles B. Vickers
Wellsville
Carl Ellison
RFD
Roy Taylor
Dean Walburn
N. Mulberry
Guy McIntosh
N. Oak
K. U. Medical Center
Landreth to Leave State as Santa Fe Transfers
AP Santa Fe Railway announces key personnel moves effective Aug 1. John N. Landreth, Eastern Lines GM in Topeka since 1953, becomes GM of Los Angeles on Sept 1. Leonard M. Olson will take over Topeka duties. Olson is Gulf Lines GM at Galveston and former Wellington trainmaster and Emporia superintendent.
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Topeka
Santa Fe Railway
John N. Landreth
Landreth
Los Angeles
Leonard M. Olson
Galveston
Tex
Kansas Chamber of Commerce
Wellington
Emporia
John H. Blake
Ernest R. Robertson
Argentine
Warren Henry
Amarillo
Blake
Floyd Elterman
Eastern
Robertson
Kenneth C. May
Slaton
Harry J. Bris
Solar Flare Rocket Fails Over California Test
A 21 foot solar flare rocket launched from Point Arguello California failed to reach 150 miles as the second stage did not fire. The first stage left the rocket at about 1 mile altitude and it coasted to 100000 feet. Despite the miss, 50 pounds of instruments gathered data on cosmic rays and solar flares. This probe was the first of 12 designed to study solar flares that can disrupt communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Point Arguello
Calif
Naval Research Laboratory
Mountbatten Named Britain’s Top Defense Chief
London AP reports Earl Mountbatten of Burma aged 58 assumes the role of supreme commander of British military forces. He becomes chief of the defense staff and will oversee integration of army navy and air force development in Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
Earl Mountbatten
Burma
Prince Philip
Record Rainfall Drenches Atlantic City Crowd Waterlogged Streets
Atlantic City nearly soaked as the city records almost 8 inches of rain since Tuesday. Water stands knee deep in streets while the resort faces widespread flooding and disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N.J. Gap
17-Year-Old Becomes President of Old Folks Club
In Reading Pennsylvania a 17-year-old, Robert J. Pastor, was elected president of an old folks club that advocates government pensions for those over 60. He succeeded 73-year-old Paul W. Beechert. 14-year-old Marvin C. Kline was named vice president and Alice Spangler the secretary. The club, founded by Dr. Francis Townsend in the 1930s, now aims for modest pensions and remains a social club. Pastor dodged reporters and violated the club rule by smoking during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Folks Club
Reading
Townsend Club
Robert J. Pastor
Central Catholic High School
Paul W. Beechert
Marvin C. Kline
Alice Spangler
Francis Townsend
Pastor
Jobless Lover Is Jailed By British Court
A 27 year old, unemployed ex truck driver Edward Langley was jailed for contempt of court after defying a judge’s order over his relationship with Katharine Dowsett, 20, heiress daughter. Dowsett had earlier been imprisoned for violating a court order, and both may be detained until they learn to obey court directives.
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London
Edward Langley
Harry Vaisey
Katharine Dowsett
Lincolnshire
Vaisey
Miss Dowsett
Katharine
Langley
Harry Dowsett
Kathrine
Scotland
England
Dowsett
High Court
Princess Margaret Illness Keeps Her Indoors at Clarence House
Princess Margaret is confined to Clarence House due to a throat ailment described as non serious by court circles. The health issue keeps her indoors as royal schedules proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Margaret
Clarence House
One Driver Cited Following Walnut Street Accident
Rodney L. Fritts, 24, was cited for failure to yield after backing from a parking stall and colliding with Irene Ranney, 63, who was turning onto Walnut. Police reported major damage to Ranney’s car. Fritts’ vehicle was undamaged.
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Walnut
Rodney L. Fritts
Fritts
Irene Ranney
Williamsburg
Ranney
Ottawa man charged with dog torture and abuse
Ottawa City Police cited Ottive Magill of 731 Pecan on torture and improper shelter and feeding of a dog. Police Chief Eugene Flaherty said officers observed mistreatment before the arrest. neighbors’ complaints sparked the improper care charge. This is the first such animal mistreatment citation in two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottive Magill
Ottawa
Eugene Flaherty
Magill
Divorce Petition In Franklin County Kansas Court
The District Court of Franklin County Kansas has filed for divorce between Helen P Sherman and Raymond B Sherman case No 21247. A petition seeks divorce change of name and costs with August 24 1959 pleading deadline in Ottawa Kansas. Bertha M Collins administrator of the estate J T Crocker seeks final settlement with July 31 1959 defense deadline in Ottawa Kansas.
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Franklin County
Kansas
Helen P. Sherman
Raymond B. Sherman
State of
District Court
Helen P., Sherman
Court House
Ottawa
Plaintife
J.J. Crocker
John T. Crocker
Bertha M. Collins
J. T. Crocker
Financial report for Ottawa Kansas city period ending July 1 1959
The document presents a detailed financial report for Ottawa Kansas city covering April 1959 to July 1 1959. It lists fund balances receipts disbursements and balances for accounts including Airport Band Cemetery Highland Cemetery Hope Library General Operation Parking Meter Special Lighting Water and Light Paving Lateral Sewer Main Sewer Flood Control Electric Light Works Sinking Fund and others. It notes trust and reserve funds bonds payable by city by assessment and by earnings of Water & Light Utility with a total of 1 749 245.00 and is signed by Treasurer Maude F Kinison and City Clerk Donald R Capfer on July 2 1959.
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Highland
Walsh Lot
Hope
Pcosscacs
Ccsssseenee
Water & Light Dept
Orescrees
Cesaresess
Veevesess
Tlec
Cem
Res
W.sseea
Highland Walsh
Ceeneersins Veseeveses
Cemetery—Hope
Careseseeses
Aslan
Seeanee
Aimoty
Harrison-Lincoln
Harrison- Lincoln
Water & Light Utility
Ecsecoeesee
T. Maude F. Kinnison
Maude F. Kinnison
Donald R. Capfer
Funeral services for Mrs J P Good observed
Mrs J P Good died July 12. Services held July 14 at Lamb Funeral Home officiated by B Smith Haworth and Dennis Evans. Pallbearers listed. Burial in Highland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Good
Lamb Funeral
B. Smith Haworth
Dennis Evans
Don Harbison
Lawrence Lundstedt
W. H. Douglas
Dale Willhite
J. Welsey Trout
John H. Lamb
Bruce Spears
E. E. Haley
Higheland Cemetery
Fine levied on Teamsters union and official in contempt case
ASHEVILLE North Carolina AP The Teamsters Union was fined 50000 and a union official 5000 with 18 months in prison for criminal contempt of court. Hugh L Rutledge secretary treasurer and business agent for Asheville Seal 55 received the penalties after a Wednesday conviction before U S Dist Judge Wilson Warlick. The case grows from violating an injunction issued June 4 barring four unionized trucking firms from discriminating against Overnite Transportation Co a nonunion firm. Truck driver Lewis Hanna testified Rutledge said the injunction was no good and the judge had no right to issue it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
N.C
Teamsters Union
Teamsters
U.S
Overnite Transportation Co
Lewis Hanna
Rutledge
Multiple Help Wanted Notices in City Columns
Numerous job ads appear seeking a white woman over 40 for housekeeping and a restaurant cook night shift with phone contacts in Garnett or write City Cafe Garnett Tasks include typist positions in a Bennett Building, care home roles for invalid patients, bookkeeping with sales experience, and general hardware services plus maintenance trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Cafe
Garnett
Sinderson, Henning & Mueller
Bennett
C-O
Ottawa Herald
Mary Crum
Sora
Malott Hardware
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Representatives of
Labor
Zenith
O. R. Norman
S. Main
Michael T. Martin
Clay Center
South Sycamore
Ellis
Centropolic
Beautyland
Mozelle Gagne
Riley-Bula Cummings
Mrs. Royce Myers
KC Livestock
Milo Matze
Katir
Soberns
Oren Hirh Low Close
Lack Lesh Rgm
AIG
Eoosee Voom
Harold C. Taylor
Thomas Holt
John Landreth
Guneral Home
Hal R. Cooper
Princess
Legals
Wayne Allphin, JR
Lawrence
Donald L. White
Ambliars
Wesserawass
Sacesee
Ming H
Spring Creek
W. J. Ingersoll
Alcoholics Anonymous
Ernest van Scranton
N. Main
Ottawa Territory
Raymond Hayes
Central
Harrison
Men and Women Ltd
General Services
Henry Alban
Ira Meade
Conrad
Standard Rendering Co
Phore
Hen Alek Grocery
Leo Thomas
N. Sycamore
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