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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1964
Page
4
Paola Little League All Stars remain in the state championship chase after a 14 to 1 win in their latest game. Paola had earlier defeated Ottawa National League All Stars in the district tournament opener, signaling strong progress for the team this season.
Funeral services for Mrs Anna Virginia Brecheisen who died July 27 were held July 30 at Towner Chapel. Rev R B Shoemaker officiated with pallbearers Ted Haas Roy Miller Perry Leib Merle Todd Art Chanay and Dr N E Taylor. Mrs J M Kilgore played organ. burial followed in Wellsville Cemetery.
Chicago AP market notes show butter steady and egg prices rising by 11 percent or more with A whites at 32 cents, other grades mixed. Hog futures mostly lower with 6,500 head reported and butchers down 25 to 75 cents. cattle activity steady with loads of prime steers and high grade cows. sheep limited with spring lambs steady and prime lots priced up to 25 dollars per hundredweight.
Teen driver Nancy L. Devin, 16, Ottawa RFD 3, was cited for failing to yield while attempting a U turn at 17th and Main. Donald E. Richardson, 48, Colony, swerved to avoid a collision as Devin entered eastbound. Devin reported looking both ways. her 1960 Chevrolet struck Richardson’s northbound 1963 GMC, causing $250 damage to her car. truck undamaged.
Marilyn Wasmund will dedicate a memorial to Mrs. Ray mond Houston this weekend at Rock Springs. Houston led the Rainbow club for 19 years until her death this spring. Franklin County 4-H clubs raised over 100 dollars for a magazine rack and book case to install in the dining hall as a tribute.
County 4-H members collect empty half gallon or larger plastic jugs such as household bleach containers to mark off water skier areas for the Pomona Dam Dedication on September 5. Collection points and local volunteers are listed in Wellsville Pomona Williamsburg Lane and across the county.
City police cited four individuals overnight for traffic offenses with two speeding. Jim E Staton 21 of 1203 Maple Apt C arrested for illegal U turn. Terry H Hall 20 of Eudora arrested for speeding 30 in a 20 mph zone. Duane F Pedrow 17 of Rich mond RFD 1 arrested for driving left of centerline on S Main 1500 block. Jim L Liming 35 of Dearing arrested for speeding 45 in a 30 mph zone on S Main 800 block.
Admissions list includes Mrs Howard H Johnson RFD 1 Mrs Gertrude Crane West 6th St Terrace Thursday Eme magean Martin Paola RFD 5 Friday Dismissals list includes Mrs Ralph Smith 1040 S Hickory Thursday Mrs Donald Stevens and baby daughter RFD 3 Mrs Lloyd Daugharthy RFD 4 Friday
ARKANSAS CITY Kan AP sound of bells will come from a rare unison featured at Wilson Park Friday night. One of ten such instruments made in the early 1900s by a Chicago firm it is mounted on a 1928 Ford Model A and powered by a battery. Ralph Cottrell of Newkirk owns it and will have Max Gragert play the keyboard.
In Sedgwick County a Retail Council meeting with 31 candidates sought pledges for Sunday closing legislation. Seventeen signed either backing a Pennsylvania style law or similar measures, while others avoided firm commitments.
Shawnee County Sheriff Vernon Robinson’s attorneys said they will file a motion with the Kansas Supreme Court Monday seeking a rehearing after the high court ordered his ouster. The court had held he was guilty of willful misconduct for letting a county prisoner spend nights at home, reversing a district court finding of no willful intent.
Sen. Frank Carlson and three other Republican Finance Committee members signed a minority report opposing a bill to implement the 1963 international coffee agreement. They fault the treaty as a vehicle for price fixing that would burden American coffee drinkers while benefiting treasuries and large landowners. The bill, already passed by the House, seeks to carry out U S obligations under the treaty aimed at stabilizing coffee prices.
Democratic sheriff candidate Jim Chaffee weighs a Saturday barbecue drawing 1200 pounds of beef as county attorney initially warned it could violate a state gift law but later rescinded. Chaffee says he will follow legal guidance, seeks clarity on what is permissible while noting similar events exist.
Wichita AP The School Board will review Monday night its policy allowing pupil transfers for restricted housing. The plan lets students move from majority to minority schools. The review follows a request from Mrs. D H Merriman Jr alleging discrimination against her children.
John Craycraft 71 died at his Richmond home. Born August 5 1892 in Johnson County Missouri he moved with family to Anderson County near Harris in 1900. He married Vera Howell in Garnett November 30 1916 and was a member of Richmond Methodist Community Church. Surviving are his wife a son John Jr Ottawa two grandchildren four sisters and several nieces and nephews.
Velma Howard posted a $1,000 bond Thursday to resume living at 104 S Locust while awaiting a hearing on a permanent injunction. A temporary injunction to padlock the house stands, with the bond permitting her to reside there for two years under the condition that no alcohol be manufactured sold or given away on the premises.
First published notices outline a plan to levy up to two mills for ten years to fund a Williamsburg School District No. 51 building fund, targeting a total not to exceed 6500 dollars for construction repairs remodeling and furnishing. Also notes probate hearing for Clarence Briles estate with administrator E E Haley seeking accounting approval heirs determination and final distribution.
Probate Court in Franklin County Kansas appoints administrator for Grace M Constant deceased. Creditors heirs and legatees are notified to present demands within nine months from first publication July 1964. failure to file bars claims. Also includes school district resolution on publishing levy notices in Ottawa Herald and three-week publication requirement.
Local notices list multiple sales and auctions including Myers Bros at Ottawa and Printys Auction House on N Main. Regular events include community auctions Thursdays at 7 p.m. over readings in Pomona Overbrook and Council Grove livestock sales Saturdays in Council Grove.
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