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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1956

Page

5

Side Swipes The Mizell Family News in Chelsea

John Mizell of San Antonio and his wife welcomed a daughter Mere dit h Jeanne after a hectic week. His father Dr. E S Mizell died in Chelsea Oklahoma. Funeral services were held for Dr Mizell, former Ottawa University administrator, with Ottawa guests present. A local street project on Main intersection disrupted traffic as Missouri Pacific laid new track. Ottawa neighbors exchanged gifts including a cake shirt gift with icing resembling a folded shirt and tie.

John Mizell San Antonio Texas Ottawa University E. S. Mizell Chelsea Oklo Mizells Meredith Jeanne Mizell Shirley Hodges O. A John Claude Webb Evelyn Kinney Ottawa First Main Main Street Missouri Pacific

Man trades 102 pound turtle for zoo donation

Broken Bow resident T. R. Pate said his giant turtle weighs 102 pounds after roaming Little River. Facing eviction from his wallet and home by the reptile, he offered it to the Lincoln Park Zoo in Oklahoma City, which plans to collect the creature this week for its reptile exhibit.

Broken Bow Okla T. R. Pate Little River Here Pate Lincoln Park Oklahoma City Bob Jenni

Couple Die In Farm Fire Near Holton Kansas

In Holton Kansas a dairy barn blaze six miles northwest of town killed Mr and Mrs George Brein ages about 65 to 70. Jackson County Sheriff Lyle Rawlings timed the fire at 7 am and said the couple likely died trapped inside when a kerosene stove exploded used to heat water for washing milk buckets. They survived by four daughters Arlita Fisher Hope Arens Norma Osborn and Bernice Jones.

Holton Kas George Brein Here Jackson County Lyle Rawlings Rawlings Arlita Fisher Hope Arens Fopeka Norma Osborn Brunswick Bernice Jones Steamboat Springs Colo

Dairy Day Sees Franklin County Princess Chosen

Mary Jo Kiefer, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben C Kiefer of Ottawa, was selected Dairy Princess for Franklin county at Ottawa Dairy Day events. Lois Schweitzer of Princeton was runner up in a morning ceremony at the North American hotel with gifts from the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce.

Mary JO Kiefer Ottawa Franklin County George Lister Ottawa Chamber of Commerce Miss Kiefer Myrna Sue Abel Pomona Barbara Blackwell Wellsville Lister Lois Schweitzer Princeton Bernadetta Hermesmeyer Rantoul Herald Lamar Phillips Ben C. Kiefer Kiefer Hutchinson State Fair Chicago Margaret Howell Baker University Roy Freeland State Board of Agriculture Topeka Thomas Benton Olathe Pure Milk Producers’ Association Chamber of Commerce of

Couple in Two Crashes Near Greeley Kansas

A Kansas couple arriving at Anderson County hospital after rescuing two crash victims sustained shoulder and back injuries and shock when their car slid on a slick US 169 road four miles south of Greeley. The Wilmouths of Colony then collided with a stalled auto nearby. Alfred Licktey escaped injury as the stalled vehicle’s driver received minor bumps. Ellison and Christine Hynes remained hospitalized but not critically hurt.

James P. Ellison Kansas City Christine Hynes Kas US 169 Greeley Vern Wilmouth Colony Wilmouth Alfred Licktey Wilmouths Ellison Miss Hynes

Quenemo Man Fined in Leaving Scene Case

Ralph Ringles of Quenemo was fined 50 dollars in county court for leaving the scene of an accident. His license was suspended for six months. The auto incident occurred June 13 in Ottawa with James Bunyan of 124 North Locust.

Ralph Ringles Quenemo Ringles Auto Ottawa James Bunyan N. Locust

1% Tow Kelvinator Air Conditioner Sale

Weidmann Tire & Battery Service advertises a Kelvinator air conditioner at 299.95 with installation. Limited time offer while supplies last. Customer savings and service details are provided in the notice.

Weidmann Tire & Battery

New Record By Rocket Sled At Edwards Air Force Base

Convair division of General Dynamics claims a world speed record of 1560 mph for a recoverable rocket sled on a 10,000 foot rail at Edwards AFB Mojave Desert California. The prior 1280 mph record was on a 21,000 foot track at Edwards. The lighter sled aims to test rain effects on high speed aircraft and missiles.

San Diego Convair General Dynamics Corp Edwards Air Force Base Mojave Desert California Edwards

Thunderstorms Help Firefighters In Rocky Mountain Park

Estes Park Colorado reports three forest fires sparked by storms with rain aiding woodsmen. A fourth blaze ten miles north remained out of control until a shower slowed it. 100 Crow Indians arrived from Billings and Missoula to assist. Park Ranger Harry During estimated 900 acres of virgin timber lost, called the worst in over ten years.

Estes Park Colo Rocky Mountain National Park Here Park Service Forest Service Denver Billings Missoula Mont Harry During

Dog Has Its Day In Court

A blond pekingese named Candy, owned by Mike Adams, was claimed by the Drake and Mullins families as Ginger. After 15 witnesses and a search warrant, Judge E S Irwin ruled it a case of mistaken identity and she remained impounded at a small animal hospital while the other pekingese location remains unknown.

Mike Adams E. S. Irwin Adams Pinky Mullins Edgar Drake Hood

Camp Farthest Out Closes at Ottawa University

The interdenominational Kansas Camp Farthest Out ended this morning after a breakfast. About 90 to 100 attendees remained engaged throughout the week long event at Ottawa University. The gathering emphasized service within one’s denomination with 46 camps planned nationwide and abroad. Democratic Caucus listed at City Hall 8 p.m. Tuesday night.

Kansas Ottawa University

Eisenhower makes progress in recovery at Walter Reed

President Eisenhower, marking another recovery milestone, meets with Vice President Nixon and Secretary of State Dulles and has skin stitches removed. Officials say his condition remains satisfactory as he takes walks, eats light meals, and weighs 162 pounds, seven less than two weeks prior. Nixon asserts no politics discussed. Dulles or Hagerty outline routine state matters and renewed push for foreign aid restoration.

Washington Eisenhower Nixon Dulles White House James C. Hagerty Hagerty Wilton B. Persons Capitol Hill House Mutual Security Administration Walter Reed Hospital State Department Sherman Adams

Suits Filed To Recover Money In District Court

Two suits filed Saturday seek recovery of money. The state of Kansas and KU Medical Center board demand $522.56 plus interest on a $649.01 medical bill from Giles Harris of 1019 N Main. Builders Publishing of Mt. Vernon NY seeks $120 plus $13.80 interest from Virgil Wiggins and Wiggins Electric Service of Ottawa for advertisement charges from Sept 1953 to Aug 1954.

State of Wiggins

Three In Race For Governor

TOPEKA The Republican nomination race for governor expanded to three with Francis Horton joining Gov. Fred Hall and Warren W. Shaw after filing. John E. Lancelot filed for attorney general’s unexpired term, raising the prospect of an interim AG. others filed for regular terms as deadlines approached.

Topeka Francis Horton Horton, Kas Fred Hall Warren W. Shaw Horton Congress John W. Connaughton GOP John E. Lancelot Wichita John Anderson Harold R. Fatzer State Supreme Court James W. Putnam Emporia Lancelot

Egypt Raises Flag At Suez To End British Occupation

In Port Said Egypt President Nasser raised the flag over the Suez Canal zone amid a 21 gun salute as nine MIGs flew overhead. The last British soldier left Port Said last Tuesday ending 73 years of occupation, with June 18 declared a national holiday.

Port Said Egypt Premer Gamal Abdel Nasser Suez Canal Zone Nasser Navy House Nile Dmitri Shepilov Bernesht Nile Delta

U S Denounces Bomb Violence In Nicosia

Washington denounces bomb violence on Cyprus after the death of William P. Boteler, vice consul at Nicosia, who was killed in a bombing Saturday. Three other Americans were wounded as the United States condemns the act as a blind and senseless course.

Washington United States Nicosia Cyprus State Department Lincoln White William P. Boteler

Rain Delays Wheat Harvest Across Kansas

Weather forecast shows partly cloudy skies with limited temperature change through Tuesday. Rain hit Franklin and Ottawa counties, slowing wheat harvest for several days but providing moisture for other crops. Reports from Lyndon Marais des Cygnes and Richer areas note rainfall amounts from 1.5 to 2.6 inches, with severe thunderstorms north of Hutchinson. Kansas river valley showers are easing. harvest expansion remains slow due to wet conditions.

Franklin County Ottawa John P. Kelsey Kelsey Lyndon Osage County Marais Des Cygnes Williamsburg Lee Bonar Weather Bureau Kansas Hutchinson Buhler Kansas River Valley

Boy Admits Sex Slaying In Seattle Case

A 12 year old boy confessed to strangling and sexually abusing 44 year old Kathryn Ruouff, daughter of State Rep Richard Ruoff. Her body was found under floorboards of an old garage near her home after she disappeared Saturday. Ray John Barker, part of a group using the garage as a clubhouse, was taken to police HQ and admitted the killing after questioning.

Seattle Kathryn Ruouff Richard Ruoff Ray John Barker Police Herbert Swindler Pointblank Swindler Young Barker Carmi Meske Ruoff

Biggest Business Year Seen Ahead by Chamber Economist

Dr Emerson P Schmidt chief economist of the U S Chamber of Commerce predicts the nation will have its biggest business year yet and expects the boom to carry into 1957 based on forecasts from 15 industry sources presented at the Chamber midyear business symposium. He said prosperity would hold even if President Eisenhower does not run for re election due to his illness.

Washington U.S. Chamber of Commerce Emerson P. Schmidt Chamber Schmidt Eisenhower

Adlai Confident Of Nomination At Chicago Fundraiser

Adlai E Stevenson claims he has the Democratic nomination sewed up after a buoyant Chicago picnic hosted by supporters to raise campaign funds. He mixed jokes with handshakes, boosting morale as fundraising for Cheney Market bonds drew attention.

Chicago Adlai E. Stevenson Stevenson

Father Receives Beef Gift For New Baby On Father's Day

In a Father’s Day tradition Kansas CowBelles present a six and a half pound roast to William G. Kimball of Lane, father of the first baby born at Ransom Memorial Hospital that morning. His daughter Susan Kay was born at 5 39 Sunday. The CowBelles promote beef as nutrition and tradition, with similar gifts in 39 states.

Kansas CowBelles Ransom Memorial Hospital William G. Kimball Lane Lee Perkins Richmond Susan Kay Kathy Joan Patricia Ann Mr. Kimball Kansas Livestock Association Nch

Lightning Sparks Forest Fires Across Southwest

Lightning storms touched a dozen fires in parched Arizona and New Mexico forests as crews battled 150 blazes. A 4,500 acre fire north of Clifton, Arizona, advanced despite 550 responders, while a 20,200 acre Sitgreaves blaze near Holbrook was controlled after burning 60 million board feet of timber with four million dollars in losses.

Albuquerque N. M Arizona New Mexico Forest Service Clifton Ariz Sitgreaves National Forest Holbrook

Golden age of fitness eyed for American youth

At the Naval Academy in Annapolis the two day President's conference on Fitness of American Youth opened with Vice President Nixon presiding. About 150 attendees heard Marion B. Folsom outline a vision of a golden age of fitness for youths and discussed how the federal government can aid existing fitness programs.

Annapolis Nixon Eisenhower Naval Academy Marion B. Folsom

Bolivia Elects Hernan Siles Zuazo President

In a decisive finish, Hernan Siles Zuazo leads with a 3-1 margin over his nearest rival as Bolivia reports results from a four man race confirming his victory and setting the path for a new administration in La Paz.

LA Paz Bolivia Hernan Siles Zuazo

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Princess Robert A. Anderson Jerry Milchelt Richard Smay Robert S. Hill Walter Hegberg Mark Walter L. W. Hostetter Smay National Farm Loan Association Kathy Ann Nitcher Deanna Lofgreen Judy Anderson Mike Cramer Caroleen Mages Alfonso Mages Jon Lofgreen Ottawa Junior Chamber of Commerce Elaine Reichard Emery Morgan Marlene Carey Edna Milton Ralph Sand Kenneth Corbett Paul Mengerhausen Albert Hamm Route 4 Byron Robison Wilma Carey Nell Patton Fred Shoemaker Extension Service Farm Bureau Anderson County Hospital Garnett Lamb Ambulance Ohio City Hall Suez U. S Great Bend State Harvest Labor Control Office Boy Adlai Cheney Market Cheneys Jay Ellis
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