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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1960
Page
5
Open house for the Gold Medal lion Exhibition Home scheduled to start Saturday for a week has been postponed to a later date. Other briefs note a Safeway weekend special, confirmation about Kenneth Graves not missing, a St Anthony’s Hall social, and a public sale notice. Three Missouri truckers cited for excessive speed on I 35 east of Ottawa with future court dates.
Police records show Alvin Bruce Cox of 847 Hamb lin was cited for failing to yield while backing from a curb in the 100 block of West 2nd. His car struck a line of traffic, causing minor damage to a car driven by Arthur Raymond Machlan. Cox posted a $10 bond and faces Police Court Tuesday.
Thirteen Kansas State University students depart Manhattan for the Far East to entertain Fifth Air Force units in Japan Korea Okinawa and the Philippines. The K State Singers, joined by William R. Fisher and Carol Stewart, expect 60 to 70 shows before returning September 5. Members include Joan Elaine Moore Dick Streets Sandra Tenorio Paul Priefert Sharon Toburen Esther M. Aberle Terry Bullock Carel Wendellburg Forrest White Susan Gary Peterson Jo leen Irvine and Jim Fairchild.
Three separate automobile incidents were reported in the area. In Overbrook, Wayne Steele, 6 months, and Kathy Steele, 2, were injured lightly after a car driven by Geraldine Steele went off a road near Appanoose School. they were treated and released. A foreign car carrying a husband to the Olathe Naval Air Station rolled on US56 in Douglas County. the two occupants were taken to Overbrook. In Richmond, a dump truck driven by Clifford Briggs collided with a car driven by Charles Henry near the Buildex shale pit, causing major damage in a side swipe. In Rantoul, Beverly Roders and Pauline Jackson were injured in a two-vehicle crash at 3rd and Elm involving Laverl Turley’s car. several other local residents were uninjured.
Mrs Martha A Foster who died in July received funeral services at Towners Chapel on July 21 with Rev Robert Powner officiating. Pallbearers included Jim McCammon John McCammon Elmer Humphreys Ruben McCammon Homer McCammon and Charles McCammon. Al Williams sang hymns with Lawrence Ott accompanying. Burial followed at Highland Cemetery.
Hospital notes list admissions for Mrs Wyeth Catuska 819 Cy press Mrs Richard Thornbrugh Williamsburg Mrs Paul Edge comb RFD 4 Owen Heidner RFD 3 Mrs Henry Hildebrandt 536 Beech Thorpe Nolan 118 N Locust Sandra Kay Masketer Ricmond Victor A Murphy Wellsville Drew Moore 530 N Cherry William Wayne Steele Overbrook today Dismissals include Mrs Earl D Medlen and baby daughter Rantoul Mrs Jean C Smith and infant son 1240 S Ced ar Bonnie Stauffer 1332 S Mulberry Mary Kay Thompson 531 N Mulberry Mrs Marvin Ottinger 929 King Mrs Divida Keltz 929 King 1210 S Oak today.
Topeka AP reports a 24 hour window ending at 9 am shows a comparison of traffic fatalities from 1960 to 1969 with 1969 figures totaling 313 deaths across the period.
In Liberal the city commission proposed a 16.97 mill tax levy for 1961, down .38 from 1959 and the lowest second class levy of its size in the state. Twelve years earlier the levy stood at 26 mills, while tangible property valuation rose by 844,977 over 1959 and the levy is expected to raise 1,043,100 for city operations.
Five trials set for Police Court in two weeks were moved by Police Judge Robert Pinet. Gerald F. Smith, Charles F. Brady, and Dale T. Cunningham, all from Missouri, had their July 26 dates shifted to August 29, while Harold I. Gumm and Robert J. Weidner, both from Kansas City and Lawrence respectively, moved from August 2 to August 9. Joseph W. Kroppa Jr. remains set for August 9.
Newport Rhode Island AP reports President Eisenhower designated October 5 as a day of national prayer, calling on Americans to reflect and join in religious observance across the nation.
Orlin W. Smith, 29, Parsons, and Patricia Ann Davis, 29, Ottawa, obtained a marriage license. The filing records indicate a pending ceremony date and indicate both parties are of similar ages and from Kansas cities.
KC Livestock Kansas City AP cattle 400 calves 25 cutter cows steady other classes untested hogs 1800 moderately active 25 50 higher sows strong to 25 higher 210 2451b bar mage and gills 18.7619.00 cows 14.60 wer and 00 14.50
Franklin County welfare office outlines 1961 plans with a total budget of 695069 dollars, up from last year. The levy rises to 3.31 per thousand, while county participation increases to 142068.83 dollars. Federal and state aid fall by 20502.09 overall, and the number of mailed checks reaches 7898, with some recipients receiving multiple payments.
Nine Troop 63 scouts including Richard Murray Richard Morrow Delon Jacoby Victor Harrison and others depart Sunday for Camp Theodore Naish near Bonner Springs to return Saturday. Sponsors list Donald Coughlin P A Poole Phillip Jacoby Donald Harrison Homer Foote and Herbert Downey.
COLORADO SPRINGS Colo RP Band music and aerial bombs marked the opening day of the National Jamboree with 51 flags raised representing all 50 states and the nation. Some 56 078 scouts watched as the 2400 acre site near Pike's Peak hosted the fifth jamboree. The 120 member Central Indiana Council Band led the ceremony.
Sen John F Kennedy and Averell Harriman meet in Hyannisport Mass to discuss foreign policy ahead of Kennedy's presidential campaign Harriman a former Moscow envoy is seen as shaping policy and strategy while Kennedy prepares for more briefings and talks with aides ahead of a major policy push
New York AP reports Carnegie Hall, turning 70, will undergo 266000 dollars of refurbishing The interior will shed tomato shade for white and gold and chairs and floor will be covered with red fabrics, refreshing the venerable venue.
In Oslo Norway aged residents will receive free coffee funded by a gift of three tons of beans from the Coffee Institute of Brazil. King Olav V approved the distribution aimed at helping Oslo's elderly population.
Franklin County will accept sealed bids for constructing a garage at the Franklin County Home for the Aged in Ottawa Kansas. Bids opened August 5 1960 at 10:00 a m by Chairman Mr Button at the County Courthouse. Bid bonds or checks of 150 required. Plans available at Architect Suite 210 Bennett Building Ottawa. Contractors may obtain documents for their own use.
Notice to all concerned that unclaimed monies held by the district court clerk will be paid into the county general fund under section 58-405 unless presumptive claimants appear and file within six months. List includes partitions, appraisements, and various business names with monetary amounts. figures range from 5.00 to 19570.00, with many individuals named across multiple items. Dated July 1, 1969, J H K N, Chairman. Bruce Spears, County Clerk.
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