Acorn Club Picnic and Ottawa meetings prompt community notices
Community notices list the Acorn Club annual picnic at Forest Park on Sunday July 19 with a basket dinner at noon. Pomona Grange meets Saturday night at North Baptist Church in Ottawa to discuss the fall convention. Also noted are local ads and a minor police citation, a car fire report, a forest park reunion, and a mechanics lien foreclosure filed in district court for 140.69 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acorn Club
Forest Park
Pomona Grange
North Baptist Church
Ottawa
Oyler
Marvin Durbin
The
Durbin Plumbing Co
Nettie Gibson
Deaths Ruth Annie Moody 66
Ruth Annie Moody 66 died at 9 a.m. in Ransom Memorial Hospital after a year as a patient. She lived in Douglas and Franklin Counties all her life, born Nov 21, 1892 at Overbrook. Survived by six daughters and two sons, 30 grandchildren, two brothers. Services Saturday at Towner's Chapel with burial in Valley Brook Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth A. Moody
Ruth Annie Moody
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Douglas
Franklin
Overbrook
John
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
Gerald Mease
Ficiating
Valley ‘Brook Cemetery
Michigan Valley
Landon urges better union relations to curb regulation
Former Kansas governor Alf Landon warned at the state AFL-CIO convention that government would increase regulatory power over unions and management unless they improve relations and address shared problems. He backed minimal essential regulations for public protection and lauded unions' role in balancing economic power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Alf Landon
Landon
Afl-Cio
Lsteel
Congress
Funds Short For Road Building
TOPEKA AP The Kansas interstate highway program could stall if Congress does not boost federal finances. State highway director Maurice Martin warns no contracts could be awarded after July 1 1960. Walter Johnson says halt may come even sooner. Kansas was to receive 22.5 million in federal funds for the new fiscal year starting July 1. The trust fund needs more money, though Kansas can cover its 10 percent share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Martin
Kansas
Congress
Walter Johnson
Wellsville Area People Visit Relatives Across Regions
Mr and Mrs Floyd Estes of Kansas City visited Mrs Mae Neel. Mrs Melvin Pierce and her mother spent a week with Mrs Don Griffin at the Lake of the Ozarks. Peggy O Neil stayed with her sister at Atchison. Karl Romstedt and family of Shreveport visited James Bosworth. Bob Bowers and sons of Manhattan stayed with Dwight Leitnaker and family. C A Smith returned from University of Kansas Hospital improving. Willard Atkins and family spent weekend at Council Grove Lake. Faye Colegrove visited Prophetstown. Lowell Dickinson and family left for Des Moines and Prentice Wise. Don Layton and family traveled from Lovington after visiting relatives. T E Cole and Bruce moved to Parkville. James McAvoy building a 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
Kansas City Market Summary Cattle and Hogs Mixed Prices
Cattle 400 head with calves 150. utilities $17.50-$19.00, canners and cutters $14.50-$7.50, good and choice slaughter cattle $24.50-$28.00, light yearlings $18.00-$24.00. Hogs 4,500 head. barrows and gilts $14.00-$14.50, 200-235 lb $14.50-$14.75, 240-270 lb $13.25-$14.00, 300-400 lb $9.75-$21.50, 460-550 lb $8.50-$10.00. Sheep 400. spring slaughter lambs $21.00-$32.00, ewes steady, shorn ewes $4.50.
Grain and futures notes from Kansas City market report
The Kansas City market report lists bids for wholesale grain and futures, with corn and wheat prices largely stable or modestly higher. It includes No 2 and No 3 grades, rye, barley, soybeans, and byproducts, plus details on wheat futures closing near unchanged to slightly lower.
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Kansas City
Anna Belle Russell grows famed heirloom bean patch
Pittsburg AP Anna Belle Russell at 88 tends a large garden led by beans. The patch originated from a lone bean found in a goose neck in 1870 after Thomas Holt shot the goose near Spencer County Indiana. Seeds traveled with the family to Osage Kansas and spread to Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri and Texas. Russell shares seed freely while guarding the coveted third row.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
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 Sparks Senate Debate
Washington AP reports guarded hopes and firm opposition as a Civil Rights Bill clears a Judiciary subcommittee 4-3. Critics warn of possible amendments while supporters see potential to lift restrictions, with aims to extend Voter records access and widen the Civil Rights Commission’s investigatory life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
Olin D. Johnston
D-Sc
John A. Carroll
D-Cole
Judiciary Committee
Clifford P. Case
U.S
Civil Rights Commission
James O. Eastland
D-Miss
Akes refuses to reveal location of missing daughter
In St. Joseph Missouri AP report Mrs Mildred Akes a 30 year old Kansas City secretary said she would never reveal the whereabouts of her two and a half year old daughter Eileen despite being jailed after repeatedly refusing to disclose the child's location Judge Emmett J Crouse ordered her jailed Wednesday afternoon Facing custody dispute James Akes had custody since a February divorce modification On July 4 Mrs Akes reportedly took Eileen to Kansas City and when the father sought custody she told a reporter the child is brown and healthy and that is all she could ask noting the girl was dirty and in poor health when she visited July 4
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Joseph
Mildred Akes
Eileen
Emmett J. Crouse
Akes
James Akes
Hospital Notes Admits Several Patients This Week
Admitted Mrs Lola Hudson at 426 S Hickory on Wednesday. Also admitted are Mrs Thomas Marks of 317 Walnut and Mrs Bertha Newfield of 417 S Locust today. Dismissals include Mrs Ralph Moody of 121 N Hickory on Wednesday. Charles B Vicklers of Wellsville and Carl Ellison RFC 33 Roy Taylor of 926 W 6th. Mrs Dean Walburn of 626 N Mulberry and Guy McIntosh of 833 N Oak transferred to K U Medical Center today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola Hudson
S. Hickory
Thomas Marks
Walnut
Bertha Newfield
Ralph Moody
Hickory
Charles B. Vicklers
Wellsville
Carl Ellison
RFC
Roy Taylor
W. 6Th
Dean Walburn
N. Mulberry
Guy McIntosh
N. Oak
K. U. Medical Center
Landreth to Leave State as Santa Fe Transfers Key Personnel
The Santa Fe Railway announces a series of leadership moves effective August 1 and September 1. John N. Landreth, longtime general manager of Eastern Lines in Topeka since 1953, will become general manager in Los Angeles on September 1, with Leonard M. Olson replacing him in Topeka. Olson, formerly Gulf Lines GM in Galveston, also formerly a train master in Wellington and Emporia. Other promotions include John H. Blake and Ernest R. Robertson named assistant general managers in Los Angeles, Warren Henry moving to Emporia, Floyd Elterman succeeding Robertson in Topeka, Kenneth C. May shifting from Wellington to Slaton, and Harry J. Briscoe taking over Wellington. Olson is a former train master at Wellington and supervisor at Emporia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Argent Line
Warren Henry
Amarillo
Blake J
Floyd Elterman
Eastern Lines
Robertson
Kenneth C. May
Slaton
Harry J. Briscoe
la Junta
Colo
Olson
Solar Flare Rocket Fails In First Test Flight
Washington AP reports a 21 foot solar flare rocket launched from Point Arguello California failed to reach 150 miles expected. The Nike Asp second stage did not fire leaving the craft at about 100000 feet. Despite the failure the mission collected 50 pounds of cosmic ray instruments and provided data for 12 planned probes studying solar flares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Point Arguello
Calif
Naval Research Laboratory
Mountbatten Becomes Britain’s Top Military Commander
London AP reports Earl Mountbatten of Burma aged 58 assumed Britain’s supreme commander role as chief of the defense staff. He succeeds coordinating army navy and air force development in the United Kingdom and is an uncle of Prince Philip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
Earl Mountbatten
Burma
Prince Philip
Record Rainfall Drenches Atlantic City Streets
Strong storm floods Atlantic City with nearly eight inches of rain since Tuesday. Water covers streets, leaving the coastal resort nearly submerged as authorities monitor the record rainfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
17 Year Old Boy Takes Over As President Of Old Folks Club
In Reading Pennsylvania a 17 year old Robert J Pastor was elected president of an elderly club seeking government pensions for those over 60. He succeeded Paul Beechert, 73, with Marvin C Kline 14 named vice president. The group funds pensions but now seeks 140 dollars monthly while remaining a social club. Pastor dodged reporters and smoked a cigarette in defiance of the club rule.
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 Jailed By British Court
In London a 27 year old ex truck driver Edward Langley was jailed for contempt of court after defying a court order while pursuing Katharine Dowsett, 20, daughter of a Lincolnshire shipbuilder. Dowsett was imprisoned last week for violating the order. both may be detained until they prove they understand court obedience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Edward Langley
Harry Vaisey
Vaisey
Langley
Katharine Dowsett
Lincolnshire
Miss Dowsett
Katharine
Harry Dowsett
Kathrine
Scotland
England
Princess Margaret Sidelined by Throat Ailment in London
Princess Margaret remains indoors at Clarence House due to a throat infection described by court circles as not serious. The brief health update notes the condition is minor and the princess is not hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Margaret
Clarence House
One Driver Cited Following Accident on Walnut
Rodney L. Fritts, 24, of RFD 2, was cited for failure to yield the right of way after backing from a parking stall and colliding with a car driven by Irene Ranney, 63, of RFD 2 Williamsburg, in the 100 block on Walnut. Damages to Ranney’s car were listed as major, while Fritts’s vehicle was undamaged.
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Walnut
Rodney L. Fritts
Fritts
Irene Ranney
Williamsburg
Ottawa man cited on dog torture charge
Ottawa police cited Ottive Magill of 731 Pecan yesterday on torture and improper shelter and feeding of a dog. Police Chief Eugene Flaherty said officers saw mistreatment before the arrest, with multiple neighbor complaints prompting the improper care charge. This is the first such citation in two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottive Magill
Ottawa
Eugene Flaherty
Magill
Sherman divorce petition in Franklin County Kansas
The District Court of Franklin County Kansas hears a petition by Helen P. Sherman for divorce and related relief against Raymond B. Sherman. Respondents must plead by August 24, 1959 at Ottawa Court House or a decree will be entered. Bertha M. Collins administrator seeks final settlement of J. T. Crocker estate with defenses due by July 31, 1959 in Ottawa Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Franklin County
Kansas
Helen P. Sherman
Raymond B. Sherman
Notics
State of
Court House
Ottawa
State
Tr.Crocker
John T. Crocker
Wansag
Bertha M. Collins
J. T. Crocker
Financial report for Ottawa city April to July 1959
City treasurer Maude F. Kinnison certifies the financial statement covering receipts, balances, and trust and reserve funds for Ottawa Kansas. The report lists general operations, various funds, bonds payable by city and by special assessment, and earnings of Water and Light Utility. Also includes public notices with employment ads and local classifieds.
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Ickseeee Eee
Cemetery
Highland
Walsh Lot
Hope
Ijilee
Highland Walsh
Cemetery—Hope
City-At- Eae
Harrison-Lincoln
Harrison- Lincoln
Water & Light Utility
Funeral services for Mrs J P Good finalized
Funeral services for Mrs J P Good who died July 12 were held at Lamb Funeral Home July 14 with B Smith Haworth and Dennis Evans officiating. Pallbearers included Don Harbison Lawrence Lund stedt W H Douglas Dale Will hite J Welsey Trout and John H Lamb. Mrs Bruce Spears sang hymns with Mrs E E Haley accompaniment. Burial followed at 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 and official in contempt case
In Asheville North Carolina the Teamsters Union was fined fifty thousand dollars and an official Hugh L Rutledge secretary treasurer and business agent for Asheville Seal 55 received five thousand dollars and eighteen months in prison for criminal contempt of court They were convicted Wednesday Judge Wilson Warlick imposed the penalties The case centers on violating an injunction issued June 4 restraining four unionized trucking firms from discriminating against Overnite Transportation Co A driver Lewis Hanna testified that Rutledge said the injunction was no good and that 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
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Locust J
R. C. Small
King
Harry Gilliland
Representatives of
Labor
Mrs. Royce Myers
KC Livestock
Harold C. Taylor
Thomas Holt
Childs
John Landreth
Moody
Towner's Chapel
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No.main
Ottawa, Kansas
Guneral Home
Hal R. Cooper
Dowsett
High Court
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Legals
Wayne Rulphin
Lawrence, Kansas
Donald L. White
Raymond Hayes
Central
Harrison
Mien and Women Ltd
Ottawa Herald
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City Cafe
Sinderson, Henning & Mueller
Bennett Building
C-O
Mary Crum
Malott Hardware
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Henry Alban
Ira Meade
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Hendsick Grocery
Leo Thomas
N. Sycamore
J.P. Good
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W. J. Ingersoll
Alcoholics Anonymous
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N. Main
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