This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 31 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1965
Page
6
The Reverend Charles DuMond pastor of the Church of the Brethren is listed as a patient at Axtell Christian Hospital in Newton. His room is 204 and a garage sale is planned for Friday June 18 from 9 to 4 at 1450 S Cedar Avenue.
Army Pfc William L. Champe Jr. son of Mrs. Bernice C. Champe of Garnett was assigned to the U.S. Army Support Command in Vietnam on June 1 as a clerk Champe joined the Army in May 1964 completed basic training and was last stationed at Fort Ord California away from home for active duty assignment.
Ottawa University students will receive $15,588 in federal loans for the next academic year. The loans are part of $731,932 allocated to 28 Kansas colleges under the National Defense Education Act.
Glenn Michael Emberton age 18 of Gardner and Barbara Lee Sneed age 16 of Gardner obtained a marriage licence. Both parties are residents of Gardner, per county records.
County Court arraignments Monday saw Carl L. Anderson 27 and Mary Driggs Harris 25, both of Denison Texas, plead not guilty to loitering on Ottawa streets June 12. Bond set at 1000 each. jury trial requested. William Magrath 34 of Williamsburg RFC 1 pleaded guilty to insufficient funds check for 25 dollars. 30 day suspended sentence and costs. Marvin R. Whinery 19 Pars ons RFD 3 cited June 11 speeding 64 in a 40 mph zone. pleaded guilty, fined 24 dollars and costs. Nate S. Gibbins 59 Quenemo cited May 10 driving unsafe vehicle. found guilty, fined 15 dollars and costs. John W. Lee 28 Pawhuska cited June 8 speeding 53 in a 40 mph zone. forfeited 10 dollars and costs. William G. Deel 51 Baldwin cited June 8 no current driver license. pleaded guilty, fined 10 dollars and costs. Leon A. Henry 26 Kansas City cited June 7 no current daily log and no current license. pleaded guilty, fined 10 dollars and costs.
Died June 11 Thomas Forrer funeral services conducted June 14 by Rev. Robert L. Hopkins at Lamb Funeral Home with honorary pallbearers Ben Miller F C Martin J H Cornell O L Rathjen J E Thornton and G F Eversmeyer and active pallbearers Verne White Guy M Towers W H Williams Roger M Waggy George M Stewart and Thomas Rathjen Burial followed in Princeton Cemetery. Myrtle E Burruss dies June 10 services held June 14 at Towner Chapel Rev Earl Zimmerman presiding pallbearers Earl Allan Nile Baker Euell Baker Lewis Buck Rodney Fritts Willard Anderson and C Jay Milton hymns by Mrs J M Kilgore burial in Chippewa Cemetery.
Washington AP reports House action returns to vote on creating a cabinet level department of housing and urban development. President Johnson urged the move to place urban issues in federal policy, with Weaver a potential head, and the plan would consolidate housing programs under a single secretary.
KC Markets Kansas City AP reports cattle at 8 500 with steers steady to high 28 00 choice and prime 26 25 to 28 00 good 22 00 to 25 25 choice heifers 24 50 to 26 00 utility cows 14 00 to 16 50 feeder steers 24 00 to 26 50. Hogs 4 500 barrows and gilts steady 13 22 00 to 24 25 sows 19 50 to 26 50. Sheep 2 000 spring lambs 50 lower choice prime 26 00 to 26 75 culled to good 5 00 to 6 75. Consumer eggs large A 22 27 others unchanged wholesale large 30 82 mediums 24 26 Missouri Arkansas live fryers farm 144 15 delivered at plant 15 16 14 Butter unchanged.
Readable market notes show soybeans at 2.60 and wheat around 1.26 with oat and corn figures, butterfat and barley listed in brief price terms. The fragmentary data suggests commodity quotes common to a historical local markets column.
No injuries were reported after a Sunday car wreck on K.68 three and a half miles west of Ottawa. Driver John A. Thompson, 18, and his passenger Carl Hornbuckle, 22, were in a 1955 Chevrolet when the car left the road, struck a guard rail and the bridge bannister. Damage was estimated at 300 dollars.
U S Representative Bob Ellsworth of Kansas will speak at a luncheon in Ottawa on June 19. The event, sponsored by the Central Republican Committee and the Franklin County Republican Women's Club, starts at 12 30 p m at the North American Hotel. Reservations are due by Friday to Vernon Chesbro or Mrs Don White, club chairwoman.
Helen C Branson 79 of Battle Creek Mich formerly of Ottawa died June 13 in a Battle Creek restaurant. Services at 2 p.m. Thursday Lamb Funeral Home Rev Roger Greenslade, burial Hope Cemetery. She was born July 18 1885 in Ottawa to Henry C and Clara Lasthrop Branson and was a Presbyterian. A sister Louise B Miller of Battle Creek died in March. She is survived by nieces and nephews.
Seven area high school students were named to appointive offices and elected to Senate and House positions at the 29th annual American Legion Boys State at the University of Kansas. Elections were held Wednesday after campaigns. Gov. William Avery spoke Thursday night as government branches began operating through Saturday. Notable selections include Jack Shepard as county sheriff, Raymond C. Collins as district court clerk, William G. Driver as county clerk, William T. Turner as register of deeds, Thomas Gleason as representative, Harry Coffman and Dennis Stiffler as senators, and Fred Martin as representative.
Beginning July 7, the Social Security representative from the Kansas City district will meet the public at the Ottawa Youth Center in Franklin County. Richard A. Nitsche will be available every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon to take claims answer inquiries and help claimants submit evidence. The Youth Center space is a public service for Franklin County residents. Nitsche will continue to meet the public at the Social Welfare Office until July 7.
Washington AP report notes senators moved quickly on a 4.7 billion excise tax cut bill to repeal wartime levies. Long as floor manager said passage could come by nightfall with Kuchel predicting Republican cooperation. House action set July 1 for the first repeal and end date for the full 10 percent auto tax by 1969.
The Marais Des Cygnes river fell to 24.40 feet at noon and continued easing a tenth of a foot since 6 a.m. Weather officials forecast a crest of 27 feet by tonight, though City Engineer Steve James doubted the peak would reach that height.
George Gravenstine of 405 E Ltd was elected Grand Knight for Knights of Columbus Council No 3018. Other officers elected include John Schulte deputy Grand Knight Al Mages chancellor Hugh Didier recorder Joe Earl eskint treasurer Art Harkins advocate Fred Turner warden Ray Walken Inner Guard John Hooton Outside Guard Robert Burger chaplain Clarence Carpenter trustee one year Bill McLaughlin trustee three years. Gravenstein and McLaughlin named convention delegates Didier and Sherm Spears as alternates.
A backing crash occurred about 8 55 p m Monday in the 100 block of West Fifth. No injuries were reported. Driver Robert R Swearingen 15 of 503 Willow backed a 1951 Plymouth striking the right front fender of a 1965 Mustang driven by Dennis M Griffin 23 of 749 Tremont. Estimated damages not provided.
Monday night winners included first place North-South team Mrs B Scott and Mrs R Underwood of Lawrence and East-West team Mrs Bob Anderson and Bob Miller. Second place North-South Ted Crane dall and Helga Kursk. East-West Mrs Dick Peters and Mrs Dorothy Carey.
Senate advances a 3.24 billion annual foreign aid bill with a two year authorization and a two year program cutoff. A 16 member commission would map the program future and an OAS role would channel 25 million of military aid, aiming for multilateral Latin American support. Conference with the House to begin Thursday, led by Sen. Fulbright and Rep. Morgan.
Barry Goldwater aligned candidate Tom Van Sickle leads the Young Republicans race for chairman as unofficial caucus tallies show 297 for Van Sickle and 179 for rival David Flaherty among 53 delegations. Delegations backing Van Sickle include California New York Illinois and Florida among many others. outcome decided Friday.
A sideswipe collision occurred at 8:45 p.m. Friday about one mile east of Williamsburg on US 50. No injuries were reported. Harold D. Therman, 58, of Independence Missouri, drove a 1960 Ford eastbound. Ralph E. Miskimon, 39, of Williamsburg, drove a 1959 Oldsmobile westbound. Officers said the cars met and sideswiped. Damage was $300 to the Ford and $500 to the Oldsmobile.
Lauren S Ward graduates from Stanford University California with a Masters degree in business administration as one of 3642 degree candidates. He and his wife depart Thursday for a summer vacation in Europe and will return in September to work at Stanford School of Business. He is son of Mr and Mrs Reid Ward of 440 E 11th.
Admissions include Mrs. Floyd Yockey of Quenemo Mrs. Thelma Plank of Gardner Carol Davis of Osawatomie Monday plus Rocky Lee Robinson of Baldwin Tuesday Dismissals list Nehe Isham 1517 S Cedar Mrs Lawrence Gast and son 703 E 4th Tuesday Births note Mr and Mrs Claron Sobba Richmond a son Tuesday 7 lb 1302
House Armed Services Committee approved a $1 billion military pay measure by a 33 to 1 vote. Rep. Samuel Stratton opposed. The plan provides a 10.7 percent average annual pay hike proposed by Rep. Mendel Rivers and 33 co-sponsors, with added provisions from the administration bill including a variable reenlistment bonus and yearly pay reviews aimed at boosting retention.
Dr. Alan M. Thorndike of Brookhaven National Laboratory urged the U.S. government to create 50 annual teaching awards worth 10000 dollars each. He proposed 25 in sciences and 25 in humanities, with the president presenting awards at a dinner. Thorndike spoke before a House subcommittee examining how federal research grants affect colleges and universities.
Victor A. Walker aged 58 of Pittsburg escaped injury when his 1963 Oldsmobile slid onto a muddy shoulder three miles south of Ottawa and struck a concrete bridge at about 11 10 a.m. Monday. Walker, northbound on US 59, said he tried to pass another car whose driver signaled to turn. His vehicle could not reenter the road and hit the bridge, with $1,000 damage to the right side.
Wichita man Leonard R. Johnson, 27, was cited for leaving the scene and failing to report after an accident Sunday near Williamsburg on US-50. His car spun on wet pavement, left the roadway, struck a power pole, and caused about $800 damage to the rear of the vehicle. He reportedly sustained no injuries.
Readers are informed of the classified ad rates and deadlines. Local ads cost per word with discounts for multiple insertions and a five o'clock postpaid deadline. National and blind ads have separate per line or per word rates, with extra charges and contract terms.
Card of thanks expresses appreciation for calls cards and support during illness accident and hospital stay acknowledgments from Larry Milliken Ella McArdle and the Horst Family plus thanks to friends patrons Rebekah sisters bowling team Crestview nurses and Dr Lofgreen. Also a lost kitten notice from Pence’s South.
Union chapter No 15 of the O E S holds a stated meeting Wednesday June 16 at 8 p m honoring fathers Visitors welcome Lola Sellers W M Vola Phillips Secy
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.