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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1961

Page

6

Local Briefs Note Bonds Filed and Court Dates

Ernest A. Underland 18 Het tinger ND posted 15 bond after state troopers cited him for following another truck at under 300 feet. He is to appear in County Court June 20. Sebastian Cico 36 Kansas City MO posted 15 bond after police cited him for illegal registration. He is to appear in Police Court June 20. Wrights Studio Adv. Snyder Pharmacy Adv. Ellis Piano Tuning Adv. WFW Food Sale Adv. Five Franklin County residents attend a home demonstration workshop in Manhattan today through Friday. Participants include Rosemary Crist George Graves Earl Farris and Ralph Ever Street. Baby Contest ends June 17. Lt Max W Floyd 19 E Wilson was among 19 Fighter Squadron 881 members leaving Olathe NAS for Fallon NV for two weeks active Naval Reserve duty. Other items note bike tire cut report and cow-like horn noise theft.

Ernest A. Underland Hettinger N. D Franklin County Manhattan Rosemary Crist George Graves RFD County Home Economics Advisory Council Earl Farris Ralph Everstreet Wellsville Max W. Floyd E. Wilson Olathe Naval Air Station Fallon Nev Naval Reserve Sebastian Cico Kansas City Polic Court

Rescue attempt ends in tragedy at Marais Des Cygnes River

In La Cygne Kansas W E Ted Baer 71 and Ronald Farris 11 drowned in the Marais Des Cygnes River while Baer attempted to rescue Ronald Farris who waded beyond his depth. Ronald and Bobby Farris 12 and Dennis Frank 11 from Paola were with him when the incident occurred. Baer and the boy’s body were recovered from about 20 feet of water.

LA Cygne Kan W. E Ted) Baer Ronald Farris Marais Des Cygnes Baer Hell’s Bend Ronald Bobby Farris Dennis Frank Paola

Paper Executive Willed In Crash

SPRINGFIELD MA AP T W Duval president of Springfield Newspapers Inc killed in a car truck crash on U S 65 about 25 miles south of Springfield Two passengers injured were Richard P Stahl 46 Springfield architect and his son Charles 19 Duval 67 headed the newspaper chain and held posts at Radio Station KGBX KYTV Springfield Paper Co and Springfield Tablet Co

Springfield T. W. Duval Springfield Newspapers, Inc U. S. 65 Here Duval Richard P. Stahl Charles Newspaper Enterprise KGBX KYTV Springfield Paper Co Springfield Tablet Co

Marriage Licenses for Joseph L Strange and Joyce M Fogle

Joseph L. Strange aged 21 of Ottawa and Joyce M. Fogle aged 22 of Williamsport obtained marriage licenses.

Joseph L. Strange Ottawa Joyce M. Fogle Wiliamsburg

Wellsville Bible School Opens With Ninety-One Enrolled

Wellsville Baptist Church vacation bible school opened with 91 children enrolled under director Mrs. Damon Chesbro and a staff of 23 workers. Other items note Emery Reeves’ return from surgery, Curtis Reeves’ car accident injuries, and community updates from Wellsville and surrounding areas.

Wellsville Baptist Church Damon Chesbro

First Infantry In Dual Tribute At Fort Riley

The 1st Infantry Division known as the Big Red One marched in a ceremony honoring Kansas on its centennial and the division's 44th anniversary. New colors were presented as the shower fell before the review. a monument for the horse cavalry will be dedicated this afternoon.

FT. Riley 1St Infantry Kansz 3 Horse Cavalry

Hospital Notes Admissions and Births Listed

Admissions include Mrs Beulah Malone RFD 4 Harold Dean Bryan Quenemo Mrs Karl M Melzig RFD 1 Sue Ann ONeill Williamsburg and Mrs Clyde Zielsdorf 918 S Sycamore Anderson Spooner 120 E 1st Wednesday births include Mr and Mrs Richard Dillon Pomona a son born Wednesday weight 6 lbs 12 ozs dismissals include Mrs Harley Ainsworth and baby son 314 W 3rd Mark Smith and Jane Robison 1512 S Oak Wednesday

Beulah Malone Harold Dean Bryan Quenemo Karl M. Melzig Sue Ann O'Neill Willamsburg Clyde Zielsdorf S. Sycamore Anderson Spooner Richard Dillon Pomona Harley Ainsworth H Baby Son Mark Smith Jane Robison S. Oak

Truman Offers To Conduct Kansas City Philharmonic Again

Former President Harry S Truman volunteered Tuesday to lead the Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra again to help raise funds after the Missouri Legislature declined to finance state children’s concerts. Truman, who donated a grant twice his last year’s amount to Earnest A. Dick, urged bringing back Jack Benny and Bob Hope to boost the drive, recalling a 1958 program he led with Benny.

Kansas City Harry S. Truman Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra Missouri St. Louis Philharmonic Truman A. Dick Orchestra Jack Benny Benny Bob Hope

Funeral for Mrs Jeanette Shaffer Held in Madison

Services for Mrs. Jeanette Shaffer, 75, who died June 5, were conducted at Madison on June 7. She had been a resident for two months. Survived by one daughter Mrs Albert Schweeman of Richmond, one sister, one brother, and seven grandchildren.

Jeanette Shaffer Madison Albert Schweeman Richmond

Four States Seek Fugitives Arrest in Bank and Murder Case

In Camden Tennessee an itinerant iron worker James Thomas Frazier 24 formerly of North Little Rock was found to be wanted in four states. FBI linked him to a Tennessee Arkansas burglary spree a Kansas bank burglary and a Phoenix Arizona murder charge. Frazier pleaded innocent to unlawful flight and is held on 10000 dollars bond. Moore 98 and Thompson 19 both of North Little Rock were indicted May 24 in Kansas City Kansas for the Udall Bank of Commerce break in and are in custody.

Jackson. Tenn Camden Tenn FBI James Thomas Frazier North Little Rock Tennessee Arkansas Kansas Arizona Frazier Udall Kas Pheonix James Wiliam Moore Billy Roe Thompson Little Rock Kansas City Kan Bank of Commerce

Writ Seeks Child Return. Divorce Filed by Adkinson

A habeas corpus writ was filed in district court yesterday on behalf of Barbara J. Blackburn mother of Ricky Duane Blackburn seeking the child’s return from the Blackburns 924 Cypress address. Also filed was a divorce petition by Bonnie Adkinson against Clifford Adkinson requesting custody of five minors.

District Court Barbara J. Blackbur Ricky Duane Blackburn Ernest A. Blackburn Cypress Bonnie Adkinson Clifford Adkinson

Statue Of Famous Horse Is Unveiled At Ft Riley

A towering statue of a cavalryman on horseback is dedicated at Fort Riley as part of the Junction City Fort Riley centennial. The project honors Comanche and reflects era details with an epoxy resin statue built by Fort Riley personnel and funded by local donations.

Junction City Kas Little Big Horn Dyche Museum University of Kansas Ft. Riley U.S. Continental Army Cavalry Clarke Ft. Benning 5Th Army Spec Robert Greene University of Illinois Richard C. Donda Beloit College Wisconsin Arthur C. Lee Worcester Tech Massachusetts Lee Frederic Remington Cavalry Journal Guy V. Henry Willis D. Crittenberger Clovis Byers William S. Biddle Jr Washington

Deaths Mrs Anna K Peine 84 of Greeley

Mrs Anna K Peine 84 of Greeley died at 1230 AM at Boyd Nursing Home Garnett a lifelong Greeley resident born in 1877 widow of Joe Peine survived by two sons Maurice Peine Greeley and Curtis Penne Cedar Rapids IA five daughters Magdalene Myers Roberta Hager Hilda Walker Lenora Baier Kansas City and Harriet Miles Santa Rosa CA one brother Nick Bowman Greeley services Friday at 1 AM at Greeley St John Catholic Church

Anna K. Peine Greeley Boyd Nursing Home Garnett Anna Bowman Joe Peine Maurice Peine Curtis Penne Cedar Rapids Iowa Magdalene Myers Roberta Hager Hilda Walker

Mrs Susan M Reid obituary in Ottawa Illinois notes

Mrs Susan M Reid 96 of 720 S Main died at 7 45 this morning at Albert Fritts home RFD 2 an Ottawa resident since 1884 Born June 30 1864 near Wilmington Ill daughter of Charles and Anna R Hazelton Married Aug 97 1884 in Illinois to Thomas M Reid who died in 1940 Foster son Albert Fritts RFD 2 survives church listed First Methodist Surviving is one foster son Albert Fritts RFD 2

Thomas M. Reid S. Main Albert Fritts Ottawa Willmington, Ill Charles Anna R. (van Fleet) Hazelton Illinois First Methodist Church

Mills Dies After Heart Attack In Muncie Area

James Milton Mills 57 formerly of Richmond died recently after a heart attack. Born 1904 to Jake Mills and Laura Kelsey Mills he leaves a widow, his mother, two sons, one grandchild and four sisters.

James Milton Mills Muncie Richmond Jake Laura (Kelsey) Mills

Laos premier candidate vows no foreign troops

Souvanna Phouma, head of a neutralist Laotian bid for premier, told the Geneva Laotian conference that if Laos becomes fully independent it will not permit foreign troops or bases. He travels with Souphanouvong as talks with Boun Oum’s royal government potential ally continue amid East West tensions. Harriman drafted a U.S. reply to Gromyko’s charges and plans to speak Thursday.

Geneva Souvanna Phouma Laos Geneva Laotian Conference Souvanna Prince Souphanouvong Pathet Lao Zurich Prince Boun Oum W. Averell Harriman U.S Andrey A. Gromyko United States Harrisman

New Car For President

President Kennedy receives a specially built Continental limousine with multiple roof options and a raiseable rear seat to clear view when seated. Replacing the 11 year old Lincoln used by three presidents, the car offers open air and weatherproof configurations. Ford did not announce a price. lease would cost taxpayers about $500 annually.

Washington Kennedy Lincoln Truman Eisenhower United States Ford Motor Co

Kansas City Market Report Cattle Hogs and Lambs Snapshot

KC Markets Kansas City AP cattle figures show 1 300 cattle with calves 30 steers steady to 25 higher heifers steady to 25 lower cows steady stockers and feeders steady with various price ranges. Hogs 4 000 barrows and gilts steady to lower sows steady 105-240 lb barrows 16.25-17.25 300-400 lb sows 14.00-15.00. Sheep 1 000 lambs steady ewes steady to weak prime lambs 17.00-18.50 feeder lambs 12.00-13.00.

Kansas City

Executor Named for Walter M. Price Estate in Kansas

In Franklin County probate court Dorothy Cottrell Price was appointed executor of Walter M. Price deceased on June 6 1961 with letters testamentary issued the notice warns creditors heirs and interested parties to file claims within nine months from first publication or be barred Dorothy Cottrell Price is named executor of the will of Walter M. Price deceased.

Franklin County Kansas Walter M. Price Dorothy Cottrell Price Probate

Ottawa Market Sale and Weekly Livestock Listings

Ottawa Market Sale on Wilson Street one mile west of Malin every Monday. June 20 night consignment horse sale by Neosho Livestock Commission Co. Neosho, Missouri. June 29 night consignment horse sale by Ottawa Livestock Co. at blocks Weston Wilson St. Ottawa Eas. Printy and Ben Printy CH 2-1974. Community auditions Thursdays at 7 p.m. 1136 N. Main. Community sale each Thursday night at 1136 N. Main, Jack Nelson 443 Pomona Kas. Overbrook Livestock Sale Overbrook Kansas every Wednesday.

Ottawa Malin Wilson Monay Neosho Livestock Commission Co Neosho Missouri Ottawa Livestock Com. Co Weston Wilson Eas

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