Rotary convention cheer as Ottawa couple aids Nancy Fahey
Ottawa Rotarians and guests praised at Chicago Rotary International jubilee. Nancy Fahey presented a bouquet to Mrs. Paul Harris on stage before 15,000 attendees, with Nancy’s grandparents Leonard Allen and family seated in a reserved area. Ottawa delegates met Rotarians from many countries and noted the convention’s smooth conclusion Thursday.
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Ottawa
Rotary International
Chicago
Nancy Fahey
Leonard Allen
Paul Harris
Rotary
Nancy
Harris
Frank Fahey
Dorothy Allen
Allen
Ottawa Rotary Club
Weather Forecast Partly Cloudy With Showers Possible
Partly cloudy west and considerable cloudiness east this afternoon and tonight. Light showers are expected, with a chance of brief showers in the northeast. Little temperature change, low tonight 45 to 50 northwest, near 55 southeast. High Tuesday around 75 northeast to about 80 southwest.
Ottawa University graduates 77 in impressive ceremony
In a Wilson Wieldshouse ceremony 77 Ottawa University seniors received bachelor degrees before an audience of more than 1,000. John Nuveen urged worldly knowledge to expand US world responsibility. Honorary degrees went to Dr. W J Coppoe, Paul A. Martin, and Rev. C Clayton Browne. Dr W D Bemmels presented and President Andrew B. Martin awarded the degrees. Prof Glenn Dick assisted. The grads attended Baccalaureate services at First Baptist church earlier.
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Wilson Wieldshouse
Ottawa University
John Nuveen
Chicago
United States
W. J. Coppoe
New York
The
Texas Company
O. A
Coppoe
Eleanor Lister
Edmund Lister
Ottawa
Paul A. Martin
Lansing
Mich
Swent
Ottawa i Herald
Battle Creek
Enquirer - News
C. Clayton Browne
Topeka
Kansas Baptist Convention
Kansas Baptists
W. D. Bemmels
Andrew B. Martin
Glenn Dick
Memorial Auditorium
First Baptist Church
Martin
A. 8. Martin
University
Clayton Browne
Topeks
W. D. Bermmels
G. Dick
County Board Reconvenes On New Certified Mail Service
The county board reopens to discuss a new Certified Mail service allowing receipts and return notices. Officials note fees, postage rules, and three day processing, with emphasis on equalization and improving communication with residents.
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United States of America
Board of
Sioners
Bruce Spears
Civilization
Princeton
M.Y.F
Ford workers wage plan under union ratification likely
The agreement, subject to ratification by more than 50 locals, proposes a guaranteed wage during layoffs of 60 to 65 percent of regular pay plus state unemployment benefits. Coverage lasts up to 26 weeks, funded by a jointly administered trust. Ford contributes five cents per hour per employee for three years, building a $55 million fund.
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Reuther
Ford
Weather Settles After Tornadoes and Strong Winds in Kansas
The Weather Bureau noted a quiet dawn expected after a weekend of tornadoes, high winds, hail and heavy rain. Tornadoes hit western and central areas, with Mankato hardest hit and damage reported in Garfield and Alden. Weekend rainfall totals topped 2.5 inches in Burr Oak and various other towns across the state. Skies will clear west and cloud up east tonight with light showers possible. Tuesday may be partly cloudy with a chance of brief showers.
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Topeka
Kansas
Buileau
Satur
Mankato
Garfield
Alden
Burr Oak
Belleville
Tescott
Scandia
Wamega
Junetion City
Emmett and Willand
Norton
Enterprise
Salina
Cedar Bluffs Dam
Brookville
Minneapolis and McFarland
Manhattan
Herington
Blue Rapids
Chapman
Newton
Hillsboro
Council Grove
Fort Scott
Matfield Ponsa Ea
Steen
Concordia
Goodland
Emporia
Weather Bureau
Ottawa Names New Methodist Pastor Rev Charles Knight
Bishop Dana Dawson announced Rev Charles P. Knight as Ottawa First Methodist Church pastor at the Kansas Conference session. Knight comes from Stephens Memorial in Kansas City and replaces Rev G Russell Fosmire, moving to Central Avenue Methodist in KC. Knight, reared in Blue Mound, is a Baker University alum and has served several Kansas churches. he and his wife have three children.
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Weather Bureau
Knight
Kansas River
Pomona Meth
Blue Mound
Baker University
Northwestern University
Five Drivers Are Arrested in Weekend Traffic Clampdown
Police report two separate Saturday accidents in the South Locust area involving a 1950 Pontiac driven by S B Weidner Jr and a 1940 Plymouth owned by B W Emery, plus a tractor driven by W E Gilliland. A second crash at Second and Main injured no one, damage pegged at 100 to 150 dollars. Highway Patrol arrested Cannady Ogle Jones for various violations, with fines totaling 100 dollars for Raymond Davis and Sawin fined five dollars plus costs.
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South Locust
S. B. Weidner, Jr
B. W. Emery
W. E. Gilliland
Ottawa
Weidner
Emery
Second
Main
Donald Ray Smithey
N. Mulberry
Silvia Marie DeWald
Route 4
Ruby Brown
W. Tenth
Ted Haas
Richard Cannady
Wm. F. Ogle
Glen Edward Jones
Topeka
Raymond Lee Davis
Williamsburg
Milo Harris
Robert D. Lawin
Princeton
Art Jensen
Bob Conaty
Santa Fe
Sawin
Samuel A. Priebe
Paola
Hel
Dr Martin Reveals Gifts To University At Ottawa Commencement
Dr Martin announced a wave of gifts to Ottawa University during yesterday’s Wilson Field events. C C Mammel of Hutchinson gave 50000 for a special project in memory of his wife and son Norman Olaf Mammer. Mrs Arthur Willis of Quana established a 10000 scholarship in memory of her husband from the 1905 class. Coleman Company of Wichita added 10000 for W. C. Coleman’s birthday honoring the founder. A Lulu Brown Inglish scholarship fund has reached 7000, with a drive to hit 10000. Sam Marsh said fund-raising continues to reach the goal.
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Andrew B. Martin
Ottawa University
Wilson Field
C. C. Mammel
Hutchinson
Hater
Senior class honors and Sigma Alpha members named
Senior class honors went to Chonn Pyo Hong of Korea and Eselee McMahon of Paola. Both earned associate membership in Sigma Alpha honors society after passing comprehensive examinations with distinction. Other members listed include Don Barton, Kenneth Blaier, Esther Bremer, Frances Clapp, Alice Emhardt, Eugene Gardner, Lois Hawkins, Shirley Long, Harold Moore, Alice Parks, Rosita Remon, Lois Thomas and Grace Williams. Lamb Ambulance Phone 380.
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Chonn Pyo Hong
Korea
Eselee McMahon
Paola
Thewo
Sigma Alpha
Grads Reunite at Ottawa University Banquet in Wilson Center
More than 500 alumni attended Ottawa University reunions at Wilson Field House. The 1905 class led festivities with breakfasts, a special ceremony, and a large gathering of dignitaries and former students. Decorations included tall blue panels, campus blueprint covers, and ivy-adorned tables.
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Wilson Field House
Ottawa University
David- Lary
Lanah Cameron
Max Alderman
Blaine Rush
Smith Center
Alumni Association
Tom Trigg
Ottawa
Association
Kemot
Claude Cochran
Kansas
Andrew B. Martin
Shinn
Hobart Large
Albuquerque
Don Blair
Lawrence
J.E. Shinn
Arthur Willis
Howard Hayes
Leone Good Adams
New Orleans
ER. J. Jones
Phoenix
Homer Goodwin
Kansas City
Earl Shultz
Chicago
B. N. Upsham
Pittsburgh
Roy Barrett
Willows
Calif
Rey
Baby rushed to K. C. Hospital from Ottawa
A week old infant, Robin Ann Norrie daughter of Mr and Mrs Leroy W Norrie of El Paso Texas, was taken by ambulance to University of Kansas Medical Center Kansas City for treatment. Oxygen was given during the ride as the shipps family hosts them at their Ottawa home.
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Medical Center
Kansas City
Kas
Ottawa
Robin Ann Norrie
Leroy
W. Norrie
el Paso
Tex
P Shipps
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