Santa Fe builds high speed line with Ottawa cut off work
A large track and rights of way project on the Santa Fe East term division runs 6 miles from Olathe to Craig, reducing curves and relocating tracks to allow faster passenger and freight service. Work began last May, with about 75 workers and deep cuts of up to 50 feet through rock. Completion is planned before 1955 ends under McCarthy Improvement Co. and M S Patterson as project engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oria
Kas
Santa Fe
Ottawa
Emporia
8 City
Olathe
Craig
M. S. Patterson
McCarthy Improvement Company
Davenport
Iowa
Kansas Turnpike
Cassaday
Millcreek
Aj Street
Burglars Fail to Open Bulk Oil Plant Safe
OWA City Iowa bulk oil plant co owner UY tel Herriott laments burglars could not access a 500 pound safe. He says the safe was jammed during a move two years ago and remains locked preventing entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owa City
Iowa
Tel Herriott
Many Swimmers at Forest Park Pool and Local News
July at Forest Park pool stays busy with 950 children in swimming classes during mornings and continued patronage by adults afternoons. Ottawa Country Club pool also sees heavy use. Overbrook clinic plans second polio shot round this week as G Ellis Martin recovers from appendicitis in Topeka hospital. England trip of Rev Howard Haworth noted, tied to Ottawa connections. Rutgers tomato weighs 1 lb 9 oz from Mrs Heathman’s plant. university president Dr Andrew B Martin attends Baptist World Alliance convention in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Charles Novak
Novak
Ottawa Country Club
England
Howard Haworth
First Baptist Church
Hutchinson
Baptist World Alliance
London
B. Smith Haworth
Ottawa
Haworth
Ottawa University
Crescent Blenheim Baptist Church
Luton
British Isles
Andrew B. Martin
O. U
August 1955 Kansas County Fair Roundup Highlights
A long list of August county fairs across Kansas cites towns and counties from Labette to Woodson and beyond including Kitten-like references to Osage City and Ottawa County venues. The piece also notes ongoing events such as rodeos and old settlers gatherings, plus a national note about a tavern self regulation program sponsored by the United States Brewers Foundation aimed at promoting clean orderly taverns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporia
Lyon Co
Fair
Frangis
Cheyenne Co
Ulysses
Grant Co
Arkansas City
Cowley Co
Harper
Harper Co
City
Great SW
Helleville
Kans
Erie
Neosho
Fair Beloit
Mitchell Co
Fair Marlington
Coffey Go
Fair Salina
Saline Co
Fair Winfield
Quinter
Wichita
Aileme
Mulvane
Old Settlers
Lovewell
EL Dorado
Kansas
United States Brewers Foundation
U1s
Funerals for Effie Lancaster and others held
Funeral services took place at Lamb Funeral Home for Effie Lancaster who died July 21 with Rev. Charles P. Knight officiating. Pallbearers included James L. Rokes Ben L. Miller and James Black. Interment was at Highland Cemetery. Also at Lamb Funeral Home Melvin Hoots died July 22 with Rev. Ward presiding. Pallbearers listed and Albert J. Williams sang. Interment at Hope Cemetery. Wren, Crawford and others funeral services followed with ministers, pallbearers, and hymns. interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery and Highland Cemetery. Rebekah Lodge provided services for Jennie Crawford with multiple pallbearers and organ accompaniment. Interment at Highland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Effie Lancaster
Lamb
Charles P. Knight
James L. Rokes
Ben L. Miller
James Black
John Forrer
William Talbott
T. R. Johnson
Bruce Spears
J. R. Henning
Highland Cemetery
Lee Finch
Cheney
Hope Cemetery
Wren
John W. Wren
Williamsburg Methodist Church
Charles ‘Minsch
Earl Ware
Clinton Chambers
N. E. Blair
Harry Tucker
Frank Davis
Neil Peed
Jl. T. Pattie
Charles Minsch
Kenneth Davis
Orlin Milliken
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Williamsburg
M. L. Sellers
N. G
Henry Alban
Adam Wicke
Six Killed Five Injured in Midwest Truck Crash
Six killed and five injured in a late yesterday truck bear collision seven miles northwest of Marysville Kansas. The report notes Hugh Dade 18 Fairmont Nebraska was among the deceased. Local authorities said the crash occurred as a bear hauling truck crashed in a rural area, prompting emergency response and investigations.
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Marysville
Kas
Hugh, Dade
Fairmont
Neb
Here
Six Are Arrested For Netting Fish In Kansas
A fish ing party of six men from five cities pleaded guilty to taking fish by illegal means near Tonganoxie Kansas. Justice Perry Waters fined each $250 plus costs. their net valued at $45 was confiscated along with four catfish. Arrested Friday by game protectors Paul LeGer and A W Benander using a 90 foot net on Big Stranger Creek. Names include P T Downey J A Denny both of Kansas City Mo A E Custer Camdenpoint Mo E L Conner Independence Kas H F Baker Marysville Kas C W Grogan Hoisington.
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Tonganoxie
Kas
Justice of the Peace
Perry
P. T. Downey
J. A. Denny
Kansas City
A. E. Custer
Camdenpoint
E. L. Conner
Independence
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ister
Overbrook
G. Ellis Martin
Topeka
H. E. Shaw
G. C. Heathman
North Poplar
Rutgers
Dewey Bryan
Milford
Mich
Pontiac
Bryan
General Motors Corp
Proving Grounds
United Sites Brewert Foundation
USBF
Pate
Herington
Tri-Co
Minneapolis
Frankiie Co
Ft Burden
E. Cowley Co
Santo
McPherson Co
Lane
Frankiin Co
Vatity Falls
Jefferson Co
Columbus
Legion Fair
McPherson Go
Ireland
Lee Bartlett
LeRoy
Bartlett
Coffey County
Bartlett Farm
Peka
Ficers Training School
Uni- 10
Ottawa Herald
F. L. Thwing
Reversity
Minn
Holmes
T. J. Cummings
Social Security Administration
Iterview
Rantoul
Wellssville
Pomona
Life Insurance
Anderson County
Harry Holmes
Dean Driscoll
Ohio
Kansas Peace of Nation
U.S. Savings
Asteeth
FBI
the Friendly Store
Cy Ey
All
Coronado de Luxe
Coronado
Haddon Hall
Famous Englander Company
Englander
America
Ela
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