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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1969

Page

3

Ottawa couple joins American International Charolais Association

Local residents John and Barbara Van Fossan of Ottawa have been accepted for membership in the American International Charolais Association based in Houston. The article notes the Charolais breed began in France over two centuries ago and lists herd-book totals of about 82,091 purebreds and 231,094 recorded animals. Also reported is Pvt Robert A McClay son of Mr and Mrs Richard McClay 918 Willow who has reported to San Diego for Marine basic training with the address Pvt Robert A McClay 253773 PLT 3105 3rd RTBN MCRD San Diego Calif 92140.

John Barbara van Fossan Ottawa Houston France Association Robert A. McClay Richard McClay Willow San Diego Calif R.T.B.N M.C.R.D

Service Members Assigned to Vietnam and Okinawa

Robert Chambers 21 of Paola is assigned to the 9th Infantry Division in Vietnam. James B. Schwegman, USN of Richmond, serves at the U S Naval Air Facility in Naha Okinawa providing logistical support for the Seventh Fleet air arm.

Robert Chambers George L. Chambers Paola 9Th Infantry Division Vietnam James B. Schwegman USN Albert Schwegman Richmond U.S. Naval Air Facility Naha Okinawa U.S. Seventh Fleet

Betts McDonald Garnett Donna Haas Elected to Election Board

Betts McDonald Garnett Donna Haas and Debbie Baldridge with Joan Reeves were elected to serve on the election board for the general election held Wednesday by Girls State on the University of Kansas campus amid Wellsville and Garnett listings.

Betts McDonald Garnett Donna Haas S. Mulberry Debbie Baldridge Joan Reeves Wellsville Rfd Girls State University of Kansas

Pomona Summer Music Program Enrollment and Band Practices

Enrollment for Pomona's summer music program runs 9 a.m. to noon Monday at the grade school multi purpose room. Seventh and eighth grade band practice is at 6 30 p.m while the advanced band meets at 7 30 p.m.

Pomona

Brenner Graduates From KU in Commencement Exercises

Brenda Brenner of Princeton earned a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Kansas at commencement on June 2. She plans to attend graduate school at the University of Denver in Colorado in the fall.

Brenda Brenner Marvin Brenner Princeton University of Kansas University of Denver Colorado

Ottawa graduate joins first infantry division in Vietnam

Charles O. Minckley, a radio teletype operator, has been assigned to the First Infantry Division in Vietnam. He is an Ottawa High School and Kansas State University graduate and ends service in October. His mailing address lists APFC Chartes Minckley, US 564 33131, HHSB 1st Bn, 5th Army, 1st Inf Division, APO San Francisco, California 96345.

Charles O. Minckley Vietnam Ottawa High School Kansas _ State University Minckley 5Th Army San Francisco Calif

Local counties share of cigarette revenue for quarter ends May 31 1969

Franklin and surrounding counties received apportioned amounts from the Department of Revenue for the quarter ending May 31 1969. Anderson 4353.12 dollars, Douglas 20766.04, Franklin 10217.94, Miami 9114.06, Osage 6209.75.

Franklin Department of Revenue Anderson Douglas Miami Osage

Dance at VFW Hall Features Johnny Smith and Western Strings

A Saturday 9 p.m. event at VFW Hall features Johnny Smith and his Western Strings. Also noted is a 10-year-old boy, Willis B Gibson, son of Dudley and wife, who underwent open heart surgery Wednesday at Research Hospital in Kansas City, MO, with a very successful operation and current intensive care. An A.C.E. rummage sale is planned for Saturday June 14 starting at 8:00 a.m. at the Old Peoples Bank building.

VFW Hall Johnny Smith Western Willis B. Gibson Dudley Gibson S. Cherry Research Hospital Kansas City A.C.E Old Peoples Bank C. H. Goppert Citizens State Bank Pomona William Jewell College Liberty Neal Baxter Goppert Missouri Kansas

Jay Dee Sellers Granted Junior Membership in Angus Association

Jay Dee Sellers a 17 year old from Ottawa has been granted junior membership in the American Angus Association at St Joseph Missouri. The membership allows registering purebred Angus at regular rates and the privileges of the Association until age 21. Upon reaching 21 junior members may convert to lifetime memberships.

Jay Dee Sellers Ottawa St. Joseph

Hospital Notes Births and Admissions in Daily Report

The Daily Report lists births to Mr. and Mrs. David Bishop Wellsville a daughter weight 7 lbs 10 oz on Wednesday. It covers admissions for multiple patients, dismissals including transfers to St. Luke's Hospital, emergencies injuries and bites, accidents none injured in two-car crashes, funerals for Glen Lindsey, and citations and bonds for various individuals.

Rebecca Lohman N. Sycamore Alton Rumford Ottawa Rfd St. Luke’s Hospital Kansas City Norman Reed Pomona Robert White S. Sycamore James Haworth Brookside Lane Melvin Stockard Princeton David Heckman Linn Morgan Ottawa Rfc First Main Charlotte L. Querry Parker First Street Glenna Prothe S. Main Querry Prothe North Main Marshall W. Allen Douglas R. Loyd Willow Allen

Union LP Gas To Close Saturdays This Summer

Union LP Gas announces Saturday closures starting June 14 and continuing through the summer months to adjust operations and meet demand.

Union LP Adv

Hostesses Named for Centennial Cabin and Old Depot Museum

This Sunday at Centennial Cabin City Park the hostesses are Mrs Wayne Gilliland and Mrs R W Mitchell. At the Old Depot Museum the schoolroom hostesses are Miss Margaret Prunty and Mrs Vera Scollick assisted by Mrs A C Carpenter Mr and Mrs W B Smith Mrs Grace Bell and Mrs Irven Horst.

Centennial Cabin City Park Wayne Gilliland R.W. Mitchell Old Depot Museum Margaret Prunty Vera Scollick A.C. Carpenter W. B. Smith Grace Bell Irven Horst

Ottawa Coin and Stamp Show At Armory

The Ottawa Coin and Stamp Club presents an antique show at West 17th Armory on June 14 and 15 starting at 9 a.m. Admission is 25 cents.

Armory West 17Th Ottawa Coin and Stamp Club

Vacation Bible School at Pomona United Methodist Church

Pomona United Methodist Church announces a Vacation Bible School program tonight at 8 o clock in the church building. The event invites children and families to participate in Bible lessons games and activities led by church volunteers.

Pomona United Methodist Church

Kansas Dairy Princess Miss Sprang Visits Ottawa

Janet Sprang Kansas Dairy Princess for 1968 69 will visit Ottawa June 10 to 2 at Peoples National Bank in observance of National Dairy Month The 20 year old Kansas State University physical education major is assisted by Franklin County 4 Hers and travels the state promoting milk products In late June she will compete in the American Dairy Princess Contest in Chicago IN

Kansas Dairy Princess Janet Sprang Ottawa Miss Sprang Kansas State University Peoples National Bank Franklin County Kansas State American Dairy Association of Kansas Francis Sprang Effingham Kansas Chicago

Library summer program fills gap for children

The Carnegie Free Library invites first through sixth graders to join a summer reading and recreation program through Aug. 9. Kids read books to earn animal moving along the ark, with ten books earning special recognition during Children’s Book Week. Pre school story hours run Tuesdays and Recreation Story Hour starts June 19 with weekly sessions through July 31.

Noah Jim Dykstra Dykstra Ottawa Recreation Commission Carnegie Free Library

Sixty Children Attend St. Therese Church Summer Program

Sixty children who attended the St Therese Catholic Church summer religious session in Richmond presented a program Sunday at the church. Mrs Catherine Mersman awarded the group with prizes and recognitions.

St. Therese Catholic Church Richmond Catherine Mersman

Solander earns nursing diploma at Stormont-Vail

Jill Solander of Garnett received a pin and diploma at the June 6 commencement of Stormont-Vail School of Nursing held at Grace Episcopal Cathedral in Topeka. She will continue work at Stormont-Vail until she takes board examinations. BETTS McDonald of Garnett and Joan Reeves of Wellsville were elected to the state senate during Girls State at KU.

Jill Solander Ionna Solander, Garnett Stormont-Vail School of Nursing Grace Episcopal Cathedral Topeka Stormont—Vail

Shrine Annual Picnic Slated By Abdallah Temple

John H. Weidmann of Ottawa said the Abdallah Shrine Temple will hold its annual picnic breakfast at 7 30 a m Sunday at the Shrine park in Leavenworth with about 2000 attendees. Foot Patrol and Leavenworth County Shrine club will prepare a pancake menu as other Temple units entertain children and Abdallah concert band plays under Frank Leshosky.

John H. Weidmann Ottawa Abdallah Shrine Temple Shrine Park Leavenworth Weidmann Foot Patrol Leavenworth County

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