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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1958
Page
3
Franklin County purchases of Series KE and H United States Savings Bonds for the first six months of 1958 total 419233 dollars, with Randolph Bundy noting the figure above last year's 395031 dollars and representing 5a percent of the county's 1958 quota.
Wiley Helms a one legged Missourian arrived in Ottawa to organize a Franklin County chapter of the Disabled Citizens of America He met handicapped residents at the North American hotel and secured signatures of six people with visible disabilities needing eight for a chapter He plans a 90 day window before charter membership and then 2 dollars application plus 3 dollars yearly dues He aims to establish chapters in all 3092 U S counties and says eight chapters already exist He flies despite his handicap and will host a national picnic at Grand Lake Oklahoma July 26 27 Delvin Fairbanks 22 Park Rapids Minnesota will remain in Ottawa to meet the handicapped next week
AP report from Hutchinson saysOscar Seedle 99 of Burrton died in a crash near Burrton Community. Six people were injured when a car driven by Jack Fitzpatrick 28 left Kravel road and collided with another vehicle.
A civil action for 7048 dollars against four Tennesseans tied to alleged roof spraying with aluminum powder and gasoline in Ottawa was dismissed after settlement. A writ of attachment on one crew truck was dissolved, and a Franklin County bench warrant for a crew member was tied to felony and misdemeanor charges with a 1200 dollar bond forfeiture to the county school fund.
Admitted this Friday are Mrs. Fortune Standfast of 209 Ward and Mrs. Jack Rutter of 515 East 5th Locust. Also listed are W. Leonard Ramsey of 503 North Oak, S. Arthur Cunning ham of 2168 Locust, Winston Wilson of RFD 1 Richmond, with today’s hospital census noting new entries.
Ottawa Lodge No. 24 I O C F installed new officers led by Glenn McFadden as noble grand and Howard Kalb as installing officer. Officers named include Ferguson Morrison Rokes Meeker Albion Figgins Ainsworth McFadden Lawrence Turner Shepherd Lancaster Knight Nitcher and James Price. Ice cream supper planned at hall 316 S Cedar on Wednesday July 23.
A 22 year old Kansas City man, James E. Ford, was fined 15 dollars and costs for parking a truck on US 59 north of Ottawa without flares and for failing to keep a complete daily record. State Trooper Robert J. Conaty cited the offenses and noted Ford pleaded guilty in Police Court.
Los Angeles AP evangelist Billy Graham told about 40,000 that the United States faces a dangerous shift in the Middle East and that the hour could mark a showdown with the Communist world. He said major threats stem from sin and humanity must change to achieve lasting peace.
Sallie Anna Krueger, 69, of Sycamore, backed from a curb on Walnut Street and struck a car driven by Joseph H. Gorsage, 60, of Wellsville. Gorsage had turned from 1st onto Walnut and Krueger was charged with failing to yield the right of way following the minor accident.
Fort Scott and Miami Associations join to build a district parsonage for Dr. W H Dickinson at 934 S Sycamore. Dedication Sunday at 3 pm includes Rev Jerry Tyler Dr William Keucher Dr A B Martin and First Baptist Church quartet with open house to follow. Women of First Baptist assist with serving. District covers about 4000 Baptist members in eastern Kansas. Reverend Roger Fredrikson to speak at Green Lake Wis assembly Sunday. Meredith Ann Anderson, daughter of E J Anderson, begins apprenticeship as Christian Church secretary. 1958 Ottawa High School graduate.
Directory lists Wesleyan Methodist Caldwell Calvary Baptist and Federated Presbyterian among churches. Names include pastors William Ward Edwin M O Neal Rev W C Lohmeyer B R Harris Anthony Oddo M Todd Macdonald Charles P Knight and others with service times such as morning worship 11 and 10:50, Sunday school 9:45, youth sessions and midweek prayers.
Earl J. Madison of 623 N. Poplar was granted a divorce from Joan Madison in District Court on grounds of extreme cruelty. Madison was awarded custody of three children ages 3, 2, and 1, while equity in real estate went to the plaintiff. The text notes Mrs. Smith and Miss Dunn manage school year duties and summer church work, with Dunn a 1958 OHS graduate and daughter of local residents.
Washington AP In a swift 80 to 0 vote the Senate approved Eisenhower’s push to reorganize the Defense Department and streamline the Pentagon. The measure heads back to a House that already approved a version with presidentially objected features, setting up potential conference talks for a bipartisan compromise.
President Eisenhower nominated Ernest v. Balay to be postmaster at Wichita Kansas. The appointment sets Balay to oversee mail services, offices, and postal operations in the city pending confirmation. Balay is expected to assume duties upon approval.
Funeral services for Mrs Han nah Tulloss who died July 16 were held at the Lamb Funeral Home on July 18 with Rev Roger Fredrikson officiating. Pallbearers were William Williams Carl Channon Glen Hayward James Seymour Andy Reed Roy Swank Louis Turner and Ernest Kaub. Mrs Roger Fredrikson sang hymns accompanied by Mrs J R Henning. Burial was in Highland Cemetery.
The longtime Franklin County resident of Milam-Oho, aged 99, died yesterday afternoon. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Charles P. Knight from Lamb Funeral Home on Monday at 3 PM, with interment at Hope Cemetery following services.
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