Ottawa area briefs highlight local appointments and notices
Franklin County Farm Bureau directors meet to plan the July 24 picnic and review a Doug las County farm plan. Kenneth Corbitt leaves Trimble Co-Op for Raven Glen Farm at Antioch Illinois. Mentions of graduates earning Phi Beta Kappa, local awards, and several community notices including a divorce, a DUI case, a hospital collision report, and tax office hours change.
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Franklin County Farm Bureau
Bureau
Douglas County
Kenneth Corbitt
Franklin Countian
Co-Op
Trimble
Ravenglen
Antioch
Ill
Robert L. Hunter
Chicago
Corbitt
Ottawa High
Lawrence
County 4 Hers To K State Roundup
Nineteen Franklin County 4 H members will attend the 4 H Round up at Kansas State University Manhattan June 7 11 Miss Rosemary Crist and Don Brown will accompany the group Names include Jerry Miller Leon Sobba Roger Keith Bill McNish Ralph Ferguson Jim Milliken Robert Carey Roger Thorn Wayne Hoopes Elin Leaf Joan Roeckers Joy Long Anna Channon Betty Pope Norma Houston Judy Millen Cheryl Mack Geri Sue Figgins Mary Alice Ferguson Patricia Abersold plus other club names Silver Leaf Elm Leaf Acorn Rustlers SHAFF Far and Near Junior Judgers Rainbow Berea Boosters listed among attendees
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Franklin County
4-H
Kansas State University
Manhattan
Rosemary Crist
Crist
Don Brown
Jerry Miller
Leon Sobba
Berea
Roger Keith
Bill McNish
Ralph Ferguson
Silver Leaf
Jim Milliken
Far and Near
Robert Carey
Acorn Rustlers
Roger Thorn
Shaff
Wayne Hoopes
Elin Leaf
Joan Roeckers
Berea Boosters
Joy Long
Anna Channon
Betty Pope
Elm Leaf
Norma Houston
Rainbow
Judy Millen
Cheryl Mack
Geri Sue Figgins
Mary Alice Ferguson
Patricia Abersold
Winners Announced In Bowling Play at Royal T Lanes
Dave Rybolt won the mens division with 1 921 and Betty Pogue led the women with 1 858 in a nine game singles roll off at Royal T Lanes. Rybolt edged Carlin Nalley and Chester Johnson as Ruth Carlson and Mary Burgoon followed in the womens standings. Other top finishers included R Bud Lollar Al Beets Hazel McClay Glenna Whitacre and more in a tight field.
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Dave Rybolt
Betty Pogue
Royal T. Lanes
Wellsville Garden Show highlights Sixth Annual event
Wellsville Garden Club showcased the theme Summer Rhapsody at the Sixth Annual Spring Flower Show on Friday June 3 at the Wellsville Baptist Church. Visitors from Edgerton Rich mond Iola Ottawa Garnett Osawatomie Olathe Bucyrus Lawrence and Kansas City attended.
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Wellsville
Deaths: Mrs Maude Richardson dies at 82 in Waverly
Mrs Maude Richardson 82 of Waverly died June 4 at Ransom Memorial Hospital after illness since April 26. She lived in Ottawa the past three years, born April 6 1878 in Pomona, married Maxwell Richardson in 1900. Survived by four nieces and three nephews. Services today at 2 pm at Waverly Methodist Church with Rev. Retha L. Sadler officiating. Burial in Waverly Cemetery.
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Mauld& Richardson
Maude Richardson
Waverly
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Ottawa
Pomona
Daniel
Sarah Cornelia (Reid) McMullen
Maxwell Richardson
Clarence N Rice
Franklin County
Clarence
Mary Jane (Richal) Rice
Central Church
Cynthia Belle Mitchell
Mary Bond
John Welch
Topeka
Glenn Carter
Houston
Tex
Vera Rice
Winfield
Clarence E. Rice
Birch Tree
Clyde N. Rice
Harold E. Rice
William V. Rice
Orange Vale
Calif
Marlin J. Rice
Graden Griffin
Oklahoma City
Okla
Charles Richard
Downey
Funeral Services for Mrs Effie E Griffin
Funeral services for Mrs Effie E Griffin who died June 3 will be at McVey Dengel Mortuary June 7 at 11 00 Rev Thomas E Ingle to officiate Burial in Highland Cemetery Local obituary notice notes the death and service details without graphic description.
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Effie E. Griffin
McVey
Dengel Mortuary
Thomas E. Ingle
Highland Cemetery
Job picture improves in Franklin County May hiring
Kansas State Employment service reports May job openings in Franklin County rose sharply from April driven by weather improvement and farm work. 19 people found jobs in May, 79 farm placements, 186 openings, though total openings still lag year over year. Unemployment claims fell to 119, but overall job scarcity remains due to strikes and nationwide shortages.
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Franklin County
Kansas State Employment Service
Robert F. Wasson
Local
Kansas City
Wasson
Employment Service
Wassson
Quake Reported Near Wellington Island Chile
An earthquake was registered at 1 54 a m by the University of Chile seismic institute. The quake likely struck Wellington Island in Magallanes province, a sparsely inhabited area, in extreme ice conditions.
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Santiago
Chile
Wellington Island
Magallanes Province
Seismological Institute of
The
University of Chile
Area Methodists To Conference
Two ministers and six lay leaders from Ottawa churches head to Pittsburg for the 22nd session of the Kansas annual conference of the Methodist Church. Representing First Methodist are Charles P. Knight and Floyd Coffman. Trinity sends L. D. Boatman and five others. Richter is represented by Leonard Humphry. Dr John Clinton, Ottawa district superintendent, attends with about 1,000 ministers and lay members from 330 churches. Bishop Matthew W. Clair Jr. will preside. minister appointments for the coming year will be announced Sunday.
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Ottawa
Pittsburg
Kansas
The
Methodist Church
Charles P. Knight
Floyd Coffman
First Methodist Church
L. D. Boatman
Jacks Sullens
John Kelsey
Peggy Nordyke
Trinity Methodist Church
Leonard Humphry
Richter Methodist Church
Mental Health Check Offered Here for Preschoolers
Franklin County Guidance Center resumes its preschool mental health check-up for families with children entering school this fall. Appointments are available by calling 3344 or by letter. The service includes parent interview, a play interview with the child, and a follow-up conference to review findings.
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Franklin County Guidance Center
Hospital Notes and Birth Announcements for Local Families
Listings show multiple hospital notes with addresses for Mrs. Mattie Sweet, Ross Nichols, Mrs. Samuel Pacheco, Mrs. Arthur Pough, Robert E. Ledom, Mrs. Winston Yokum, Mrs. Ray mond Carpenter, and other residents. Births include a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Rues at 7th Street Terrace, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Duane Montague of Pomona, and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Billie Schulz of Rantoul, with infant weights 7 lbs 5 oz, 8 lbs 10 oz, and 7 lbs 12 oz respectively. Additional entries list more mothers and infants in Garnett, Rantoul, Williamsburg, and nearby areas.
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Edward Moyer
Mark Lynn
Olsthe Community Hospital
Moyer
Wace
Clint
J. L. Spillman
Itherton
Esther Moyer
Wellsville
H. E. Wiggins
Keyes
Okla
Mattie Sweet
Ross Nichols
S. Cedar
Samuel Pacheco
Ash
Arthur Pough
Richmond
Robert E. Ledom
Main
Florence
Winston E. Yokum
King
Ray Raymond
Carpenter
Leonard Rues
Terrace
Duane Montague
Pomona
Billie Schulz
Rantoul
Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples
Waldene Drent Frank aged 22 of Norton is joined with Louis Marie Bones aged 22 of Princeton. Charlies Joe Masketer and Fern Spence from Chanute are noted with Jegal, Richmond and Jegal Chanute in the record.
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Waldene Drent Frank
Norton
Louis Marie Bones
Princeton
Charlies
Joe Masketer
Jegal
Richmond
Fern
Spence
Chanute
Notice of Hearing in Estate Case in Franklin County Kansas
The State of Kansas announces a hearing in the Private Court of Franklin County case 10-537 concerning the estate of G. A Ledom also known as George A. Ledom. George A. Ledem Jr filed for descent of the estate describing real property in Ottawa and Maxson Addition. Defenses must be filed by July 9, 1960 at 10:00 a.m. in Ottawa Court.
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Ottawa Herald
Franklin County
Kansas
G. A Ledom
George A. Ledom
G A. Ledom
Ottawa
George A. Lecom
Burglaries Admitted by Franklin County Suspect
A 62 year old man held in Oskaloosa has admitted 38 burglaries in Franklin County and nearby towns. Robert Snyder reportedly confessed to burglaries in Quenemo Pomona and Williamsburg, all from more than a year ago. He said the thefts included cash from juke boxes and pinball machines while operating out of Topeka. Franklin County officers planned further questioning.
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Ottawa University
Oscar Coe
Birmingham
Ala
Coe
O.C
Atlanta
Oskaloosa
Franklin County
Roy Church
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Robert Snyder
Quenemo
Pomona
Williamsburg
Church
Snyder
Topeka
Franklin County Sheriff's
Local Market Prices For Grains And Livestock
The latest market report lists barley at 85 cents for average sample, wheat around 1.75, corn at 1.00 for shelled and 1.05 for other forms, oats not fully legible, Milo about 1.50, butterfat 0.45, graded eggs 0.28 to 0.20, eggs straight run 0.20, heavy hens 0.18, light hens 0.05, and cocks 0.03.
Kansas City Livestock Market Report: Cattle Hogs Sheep
KC Livestock Kansas City reports cattle steady to uneven with price drops. good and choice steers 23.50 to 26.00, stocker and feeder steers 24.99 to 26.75, cows 15.50 to 17.50. Hogs steady to 25 higher, barrows and gilts 16.25 to 17.00, sows 13.75 to 15.00. Sheep: spring slaughter lambs and slaughter ewes steady, choice lambs 22.90 to 23.50, ewes 3.00 to 5.00.
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Kansas City
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Mission
Vernon Lee Flanagin
Gem
M. L. Schwartz
National Science Foundation
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E. V. Lash
Laramie
Wyo
Glasco
Clara Bray
Fred M. Bailey
G. W. Ponton
Aledo
Don Hamilton
John
Sue
Harry Pound
Kerry
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Gary Pound
School of Pharmacy
S. Main
Nicholas V. Hudelson Jr
Leslie L. Ogg
Army Reserve
George Slawson
Iola Garden Club
Memorial Hall
State
National Garden Club Association
Katherine Benson Kelley
Baldwin Consolidated Schhool
Valley Forge
Freedoms Foundation
John Rodgers
Nelson Hotel
Ottawa High School
Boys’ State
Wichita
Joe Towner
Ronnie Reusch
Alfonso Mages
Steve Shaffer
Eddie Martin
Tom Campbell
Floyd/ Coffman
District Court
Helen M. Layton
Floyd K. Layton
Dorothy Ratley
John M. Ratley
George W. Lawler
Kas
Gerry Hamilton
US 59
David J. Crockett
T.V
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J. B. Ross
Cedar
Janice Milliken
Rock Springs
Mornigg
Nichols
James C. Macdonald
M. Todd Macdonald
Walnut
Kansas City University
Donald B. Whitaker
Nancy Kay
June
D. C. Whitaker
Willow
Philip L. Whitaker
Phillip
Herald
Lance D. Hill
S. Hickory
S. Elm
Roselyn Whirley
Junction City
al Mages
Wellsville News
Lester Whitley Sr
James Coughennour
Bill Shields
Lewis Widener
Jimmie John Coughenour
Merk
Norman Shannon
James Coughenour
W. D. Barnes
Barnes
the Recreation Association
Gardner, DeSoto
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Wherry Housing
Robert Walter
James Naoers
the Methodist Church
Ross Gault
Paris and
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Abe Iwerks
Mil.banks
Dak
Cliff McElvain
Oak
Chamber of Commerce
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C. of C
Clarence N. Rice
Arthur A. Herring
Arthur A
Shorty” Herring
Len
Alexander and
Francis (Seright) Herring
Cook
Charles Richardson
Towner’s Chapel
Area Methodists
Raymond Feuerborn
Garnett
Louise Stephens
N. Mulberry
Loren Nokes
Maurice Green
David Cox
Hickory
John Thornbrugh
Gleason
Gleason, Doty & Logan
Peafessonal
Atlornese
Petitroner
L Thomas E. Greason
Lee A. Perkins
William 8. Bowers
Wayne Angell
Ottawa Lodge No
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A.M
Gerald B. Harford
Sidney O. Morris
Retta
Hazel Romstedt
W. C
Lola Sellers
Secy
Universal School
Universal School of Heavy Equip
Shreveport, la
Maine
Ermey
Th & Main
Emerson
Mae P. Westover
Glenn Underwood
Douglas Brothers
KC Livestock
G Funeral Home
A. F. Lewis
B. F. Heldner
Richter
Kaneng
Lyle Schauilis
Buick
Manhattan Motors, Inc
General Services
Meade
Henry Alban
Nice Wander
N. Cherry
Standard Rendering Co
Conrad
McCracken Electric
Arza Fogle
Williameburg
Appaloosa Study Service
Jonn Keenan
J. W. Detwiler
Tomiie
Wilson
Homer Hodges
Williames
Centrapunia
Don Collins
Sheldon Trk. & Trac. Co
S. Walnut
Bolen
Jacobsen
Mono
Ottawa Tractor &Mp
Leeds
Leeds, Fert
Aoerta North
General Electric
Mack Electric
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