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Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1961

Page

3

Visiting families and local notices fill Ottawa brief

Weekend visitors include Herschell Daney and family from Yakima en route to Bacone College Oklahoma where he will lead Christian life work after serving as an assistant pastor. Police report minor traffic crash near Ottawa. several local bonds and minor infractions noted. Concert rehearsal in high school band room for city park performance.

Harley Finch Herschell Daney Stephen Gregory Yakima Wash Daneys Bacone Okla Christian Life Bacone College Loren Matthews

Pedestrian Killed in Great Bend Collision

A 69 year old Great Bend pedestrian Mrs Lora Brandt was fatally injured Sunday when struck by a car at a city intersection in Great Bend Kansas.

Great Bend Kan Lora Brandt

Two-Car Crash Cited After Saturday South Main Collisions

James G. Nilges, 21, of Garnett, posted a $25 bond after a 90 block South Main collision around 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Nilges, charged with following too close, drove a 1956 car into a 1960 station wagon driven by Clarence E. Long, 33. Long suffered a shoulder injury. Nilges had a head cut. Both vehicles were heavily damaged. A second Saturday crash on South Main caused major damage to a pickup driven by Bob Ellis Brenner, 32, and a car driven by John H. Riffey, 81. Riffey’s car was turning west from a parking lot onto Main when the collision occurred. No injuries or citations were reported.

James G. Nilges Garnett South Main Nilges Clalrence E. Long Slice Long Bob Ellis Brenner Hamblin John H. Riffey Westphallia Ottawa Produce Main

Kansas State confers 900 degrees at 98th commencement

Kansas State University awarded more than 900 degrees at its 98th annual commencement ceremony. Honorary Doctor of Laws degrees went to Russell I. Thackery, Paul C. Mangelsdorf, and Rear Admiral Eugene J. Peltier. principal speaker Thackery urged centennial milestones as prompts for educational progress.

Manhattan Kan Kansas State University Russell I. Thackery American Association of Land Grant Colleges and Paul C. Mangelsdorf Botanical Museum Harvard University Eugene J. Peltier Bureau of Yards and Docks U.S. Navy Thackery Kansas Kansas State

Pleads Guilty To Drunken Driving

Son Eldon McCain aged 47 of 530 North Mulberry pleaded guilty in County Court to driving while intoxicated and not having a valid license. He was fined 110 dollars plus costs and given a 30 day suspended jail sentence. Erma Ekis, 52 of 745 Cypress, arrested with McCain near Ottawa, pleaded guilty to being drunk in public and was fined 50 dollars plus costs.

Eldon McCain N. Mulberry Erma Ekis Cypress McCain Ottawa

Farm Home Near Pomona Burglarized

A farm home near Pomona was burglarized Saturday afternoon. Sheriff Gilmor said items taken from the Joe Brittenbender residence included a ton and a half air conditioner portable radio alarm clock two fishing rods and reels an emery wheel and a hunting knife. The air conditioner was stored upstairs and the burglary occurred between 2 30 and 4 30 p m.

Pomona Max Gulmore Joe Brittenbender RFD 4 Gilmore

Hospital Notes Admissions and Births Reported

Admissions listed for Kathy Bowen Danny Killin Ada Edington Mrs Robert Bethell William Dawson III Rodney Allen Mullen Daryl Lynn McClay Randy Lee Wieneke Melvin Lloyd Chesbro Frank Berthot Born to Mr and Mrs Bill Snider a son weighing 6 lbs 11 oz Dismissals include Arthur Sizemore Mrs Ed Hosler Stella Kepple Walter Skells Robert and Roger Dehn Mrs Hugo Blaas infant son Walter Bush Kenneth Holmes George New Williams burg and Mrs Cecil Beatty plus others noted by location

Kathy Bowen N. Mulberry Danny Killin W. 5Th Ada Edington N. Oak Robert Bethell S. Oak William T. Dawson III Wilson Rodney — Allen Mullen Wilsow Daryl Lynn McClay RFD Randy Lee W. Wieneke Tremont Melvin Lloyd Chesbro Wellsville Frank Berthot Logan Moni Day Arthur Sizemore

Kansas City Civic Leader Greiner Dies at 92

Russell F. Greiner, 92, Kansas City civic leader and longtime chairman of Greiner-Fifield Lithographing Co., died Sunday night at St Luke's Hospital after a month as patient. A political and civic figure, he declined mayoral runs, battled the Pendergast era, and served on the city council in 1939. He held Rotary roles as vice president in 1912 and president in 1913.

Kansas City Russell F. Greiner St., Luke’s Hospital Greiner Rotary International

Chanute Boy Crushed In A Service Store

Chanute Kansas AP report says four year old Roger Tarn son of Mr and Mrs Gene Tarn of Chanute was crushed to death Saturday when a portable hoist toppled onto him at an electric service store as he inspected the 100 pound machine during his father's purchase. He died of a crushed chest less than two hours later.

Chanute, Kas Roger Tarn Gene Tarn Chanute

Funeral for Mrs Maude Tippin at Richmond Church

Funeral services for Mrs Maude Tippin were held June 3 at Richmond Methodist Community Church with Rev Wilbur Purvis presiding. Mrs Lee Perkins accompanied Mrs James Webb and Mrs Jerry Milchelt as they sang hymns. Pallbearers Abe Severns George Dietrich Kenneth Cunningham Robert Lickteig Albert Dunbar and Virgil Smith. Burial followed in Richmond Cemetery.

Maude Tippin Richmond Methodist Community Church Wilbur Purvis Lee Perkins James Webb Jerry Milchelt Abe Severns George Dietrich Kenneth Cunningham Robert Lickteig Albert Dunbar Virgil Smith Richmond Cemetery

Old Age Has Advantages Says University Professor

Lawrence Kan AP Old ape has its advantages says John Ise professor emeritus of economics at the University of Kansas addressing Culden Medal Club alumni. Ise claimed older graduates can read confession magazines scandalous books and the Bible, implying disillusionment protects against corruption.

Lawrence Kan John Ise University of

Weather Alert Sparks Severe Storm Outlook Tonight

Ottawa reports sunny periods today with a strong chance of showers tonight. The weather bureau issued a severe weather warning for an area north and west of Ottawa this evening with thunderstorms likely to intensify from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Large hail damaging winds and isolated tornadoes are possible along a line from Mc Cook Nebraska to Ft Riley Kansas. The Marais des Cygnes river fell below six feet after peaking around 12.5 feet over the weekend due to earlier spotty rains.

Ottawa Weather Bureau Marais Des Cygnes Nebraska Kansas McCook Nebr Ft. Riley Kas

Local Markets Kansas City Cattle and Lamb Prices Report

Kansas City cattle and sheep market report shows steady to lower trends across classes. Cattle values include steers 22.00 to 23.00, heifers around 21.50 to 23.00, cows 15.78 to 17.00, and stocker steers 23.00 to 25.15. Lambs and pelts fetch prices from 14.50 to 18.75 with sheep steady to lower and hogs noted at around 6.00 to 50 per head.

Kansas City Choice and Low Prinye Choice Prime

Death notices in Ottawa area list Heydon Morris McFadden Bryant

Deaths include Ruth Elizabeth Heydon of Denver visiting Ottawa died in Ransom Memorial Hospital at 2 15 p m survived by three daughters three sons 18 grandchildren and three sisters. Also Quenemo resident Quene Morris died at 75 after illness burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Earl McFadden 66 of RFD 4 Ottawa died after a year and a half illness with seven grandchildren surviving. Earl Clyde Bryant 78 of Wellsville, a painter, died at Southeast Kansas State Hospital Chanute with four children and one sister surviving. Services in Bolivar and Quenemo announced. Burial in Greenwood and Oak Hill Cemeteries.

Ruth Elizabeth Heydon Denver Colo Ottawa Ransom Memorial Hospital C. Arlin Heydon Fulton William A Frances (Martin) Crenshaw Hampden Hills Eastern Star Wiliam Calder Earl Conner Jr Yuma Ariz Robert Moberly Dallas Tex James W. Heydon Calexico Calif C. Arlin Heydon Jr Robert A. Heydon Lincoln Neb H. H. Palmer Elsherry W. J. Wallace Centralia Robert Elliott Bolivar Raymond P. Jennings Greenwood Cemetery Don R. Morris Quenemo Globe Andrew J. and Francis (Featherston) Bailey Maurice J. Morris DeArcy Davis Raytown Wilbur Bailey Floyd Bailey Hoyt Arthur Bailey Mobile Ala Quenemo Federated Church Oak Hill Cemetery Shaffer Earl L. McFadden Lawrence Lake Odessa Mich Edmond Cathryn McFadden Anna Niehoff Vassar Clarence D. McFadden Leo E. McFadden Altavista al c Roy D. McFadden Richards-Gebauer Air Force Base Grandview William A. Ray Clyde Harber Earl Clyde Bryant Wellsville Southeast Kansas State Hospital Chanute Edith Bryant Hazel Ray Bryant Tulsa Okla Aletha Gilley William Bryant Irvin Bryant Wichita Harry W. Statevler

Big Money Bills Before House This Week

The House turns to appropriation bills while the Senate fights the omnibus housing measure. Over 20 billion dollars are in play with expected passage. Early action includes 5.9 billion for agriculture and 98.4 billion for independent agencies, with final housing action targeted for late Wednesday or Thursday.

Washington House Senate

Kansas Traffic Toll Report For June Seventh, 1961

AP toll compilation from Topeka covers 48 hours to 9 am Monday for June 7. It compares 1961 figures with a 1960 period showing 185 incidents and notes overall traffic trends.

Topeka Kansas

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Keith van Valkenburg Nona Paylack Keith RCA Crites S. Main Truyn Bischoff Ottawa Lions Club Gib Hammons Russell Crites Claude M. DeVorss Atlantic City Harold Peffley Ida M Spring Williamsburg Richard Spring Charles Steven Kistler Paola Eilis Francis Ernest Brown Love and Loyalty Club Bob Robinson Snyder Pharmacy Hawthorne Joseph F. Harkins Ottawa Herald Ned B. Bundy W. Ast Peoples National Bank E. F. Krause Ernest D. Workman Miami County Max Gilmore Bill Snider Mathes Donnie Lee Mathes Ruth £. Heydon Mrs Grace Morris Earl C. Bryant Crawford Clyde Emery Crawford Rt. 1 Baldwin Centrapolis Christian Church Towner's Chapel Casteel Leon Dee Casteel Towner Cuma Lamb Funeral Home Sime Toss Stir Wa,kaneas Legals Peil- Won Arthur L. Flanner Albert Leroy Flanner Albert L. Planner Franklin Kansap Towit Bection Albert Leroy Planner Albert L. Mianner Franklin County Arthur A Etitioner Anderson & Byrd A. F. Lewis Old County Farm Union CES Nancy Lamb Vola Phillips Secy Order of True Kindred Edith Rea W.C. Fred Gardner AF & AM Myron Steere Jr Sidney O. Morris Pee Eenenaies C-O Myers Bros Claude Howard Locust & Wilson Minneola Miss Chole Wright Overbrook Albert Stewart and Son Beatty Rfd Albert Harold C. Beatty Lyndon Morse Ottawa Livestock Comm C O Wilson Street Neosho Livestock Commission Co Meoshi Missouri Printy and Sons Ben Printy N. Main Dack Nelson Overbrook Livestock Kanes Gordon James Ottawa Market National iMen Wta McNess CO E. Clark D-50 Winona, Minn Eugene Field District Williamsburg Cafe General Services McCurdy Plaza Shop Singer Allbrights Ph Fuller Brush Singer Sales and Service Company P.O Henry Alban Standard Rendering Co Ottawa Herald General Services Conrad McCracken Bill Bilts M. R. Wren Palomino Stud Service Lee Figgins Arnold’s Thrift Shop Hickory Rowe van Valkenburg Burlington Ottawa Livestock Commission Co West Wilson Street Stewart and Beatty Rocking B Ranch Cecil Nancy Beatty Route 4 Leeds Fert Dean Martin Princeton Gingerich Fert H. A. Funk Williamsburg Homewood Lional Shaw INC Machinery Co Abs New Holland Ferguson I.H., Bradley J.d.rakes Farmall 200 F-H Plow & Mower Adriance's Allbright Mise Arnold's North Sycamore H. P. Brigg IKE & Mike's East Electrolux Mary General Electric White's Furniture & Appliance Husky P.A Douglas Bros
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