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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1964
Page
4
TOTAL CARLOADS moved ver Santa Fe System lines for the week ending May 30 were 82 645, compared with 29 639 for the same week a year ago. Cars received from connections totaled 12 078, compared with 11 176 for the same week and year ago. Also notes on local events and hospital notices.
A 1962 Chevrolet driven by Johnie J. Bearly 28 was struck in the rear left fender in a two car accident on Main Street. Charles Cecil Burgoon 56 driving a 1962 Ford was exiting a driveway and collided with Bearly's car. Burgoon was charged with failing to yield the right of way. No injuries reported and damages not estimated.
Winners of the Ottawa Elks Club duplicate bridge Monday evening include North-South first Brian Grace and Lawrence Bodle, North-South second E. W. Crandall and Mary Jo Hanes. East-West first David Berey and Steve James, East-West second Kenneth McNabb and Virgil Patterson.
Hawkins Grange members will attend the church of their choice Sunday and then meet for a pot luck dinner in observance of national Grange Week this week. Gov. John Anderson signed Grange Week in Kansas. Franklin County has seven local Granges with a total of 325 members, other local Granges have not announced plans.
Jeremiah E. Crabb Jr. of Williamsburg was fined 10 dollars on two counts for illegal display of registration plates and lacking current registration plus 6 dollars court costs Monday. Insufficient fund check charges against Lelia Fisher were dismissed. Complaints for checks of 39.05 and 25 dollars were issued. Floyd Shelton Jr. of Oklahoma City could not be located for not having a current daily log entry while driving a Sun Motor Line, Inc. vehicle.
Gary W Walburn aged 18 of Michigan Valley and Jimolea J Johnson aged 17 of Ottawa obtained a marriage license. Benton Herbert Weiss aged 21 of Ottawa and Patty Sue Rule aged 19 of Ottawa also secured a license in Ottawa.
Lois Smith reports Larry Bancroft and his wife Kay preparing for a summer at Great Smoky Mountain National Park near Gatlinburg Tennessee. They transport a shrew named George in a cage to study its habits while Larry serves as park ranger naturalist from June 8 to September 7 under the Interior Department.
Captain Billy R. Sparkes 29 of McConnell Air Force Base escaped injury after ejecting from a burning F105D Thunderbird that crashed in a muddy field southwest of Wichita. Sparkes said the aircraft caught fire about 35 minutes after departure as controls reportedly locked during ascent, ejecting at 5,000 to 6,000 feet. The base had grounded the Thunderbirds earlier this year after 18 major accidents. grounding restrictions were lifted days before the incident. Sparkes, a Louisville native, has flown since 1957 and had just returned from Desert Strike maneuvers in the Mojave Desert.
Washington AP The Department of Agriculture will take no action to bar use of certain pesticides for crop spraying Secretary Orville Freeman said five teams of scientists will test this summer whether normal agricultural use creates significant environmental hazards None of the evidence at recent hearings was sufficient to justify withdrawing endrin aldrin or dieldrin from farm use Freeman noted current studies include monitoring pesticide residue along the lower Mississippi River and tributaries Additional teams and study sites will be designated
A tractor driven by John K. Peckham of Rantoul collided with a 1956 Ford driven by Ray S. Lyman three miles north of Rantoul on Monday. Both drivers said they did not see the other as Peckham was turning into an intersection. No injuries and no damage estimates available.
Armour & Co plans to shut down slaughtering at its Kansas City plant as new facilities open in Emporia Kansas and Worthington Minnesota. About 880 jobs remain across the plants with 720 transfers or separations. The Emporia plant opens June 15. Worthington near completion. Chamber of Commerce president says move shows confidence and growth.
Francis Ensley urged Baker University graduates to value liberal arts as a stabilizing force in democracy. He warned democracy is under fire, while history shows options, and called for personal preparation for future tests. The event included honorary degrees for Ensley Hager and McEver, a Bible donation from Lyndon Johnson, and new Alumni Council members.
Franklin County announces the second tax payment due Saturday June 20. County treasurer Almeda Edwards warns that any late payments incur 10 percent annual interest. A white receipt from the first payment is required to complete the second payment, which can be mailed to the treasurer’s office.
AP reports mix of livestock results with cattle 5,000 head and calves about 100, hogs around 4,000 with barrows and gilts down 25, sows steady to weak, sheep demand firm for slaughter lambs up to 50. Prices vary by grade from 18.50 to 24.50 for lambs, with ewes showing modest gains.
UN Command and Congo army mobilize 180 Nigerian troops for possible airlift to Bukavu in Kivu Province where rebel Bafulero fighters threaten the city. Maj Gen Mobutu plans to move infantry from Katanga, while panic grows among 500 European residents. An extremist leader with ties to Chinese diplomats directs rebels from Burundi.
Gene Mavity of 404 S Mulberry was elected post commander of Warren Black American Legion Post No. 60. Other officers include First vice commander Denzel Rybolt Ottawa RFD 1, second vice commander Frank Sargent 750 Ash, adjutant Dave Bunch 114 S Locust, finance officer Joe Towner 525 N Main, chaplain Rev William Weber 915 Ash, and sergeant at arms William Finch 943 Cypress.
Milton R. Shoger 81 of 947 Olive died 2 20 p m June 1 at Ransom Memorial Hospital after three weeks of illness. A retired farmer, he lived 60 years in Franklin County and 22 years in Ottawa. Born November 20 1882 in Bristol Michigan, he married Ida June Steelman March 12 1912 in Ottawa. Survived by wife Lois at home two sons Noel Shoger Augusta and Ray Shoger Kansas City two daughters Vera Stephenson Kansas City one sister Mrs Mae Burke Kansas City one half brother Cecil Shoger Sedgwick six grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Funeral 10 30 a m June 3 Lamb Funeral Home First Christian Church officiating Burial Princeton Cemetery Princeton. Additional survivors listed including Mrs Nora West Mrs Claude Spencer Mrs F M Kitterman Mrs Lillie McCarthy and W Q Henderson.
Lester J Henderson of Garnett died Monday at Wadsworth Veterans Hospital at age 73. He was born December 3, 1890 in Macoupin County Illinois, son of Stephen D and Julia Roberts Henderson. Funeral services set for 2:30 p m Thursday at Farris Memorial Chapel Garnett. Burial follows at Garnett Cemetery.
The University of Kansas awarded a record 2,477 degrees surpassing the 2,328 from 1950 as about 12,000 people attended commencement at Memorial Stadium. Chancellor W. Clarke Wescoe urged graduates to believe knowledge is power and change the world for the better. Gov. John Anderson and regents chair Henry A. Bubb spoke briefly, with eight alumni receiving distinguished service citations including James A. Bell, Dr. Cora M. Downs, M. Wren Gabel, Dr. Frank E. Jirik, Frank L. Snell, Charles E. Spahr, Frank A. Theis, and Donald M. Tyler.
AP reports the Republican governor nomination race in Kansas expanded to three filed candidates: Attorney General William M. Ferguson, U. S. Rep. William H. Avery, and State Rep. Grant Dohm. Ferguson also announced state steering, headquarters, and finance committees with numerous local officials and supporters named.
Admissions include Dale Roff Pomona RFD 2 on Monday Davy Harkins Rantoul Nell Johnson 1011 S Main Mrs Jose Mora 621 King on Tuesday Dismissals include Dale Roff Pomona RFD 2 Vickie Serves Pomona Richard Lanier Ottawa RFD 4 Ira Thompson 129 S Elm on Tuesday
First published May 26 1964 and last published June 23 1964 notices sale of real property under court order in case 22 519 Anchor Savings Association as plaintiff to the Sheriff of Franklin County Kansas for the South of Lot 14 and all Lots 16 and 18 Block 7 University Addition Ottawa Kansas to be sold June 29 1964 at 10 A M.
A compact listing of farm and livestock sales across Kansas counties including Pomona Overbrook and Council Grove. Auction events occur weekly with dates in June and times from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Listings include Printy’s Auction House in Ottawa, Thurber Farm Sale near Overbrook, and Overbrook Livestock Sale with various contact numbers.
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