Filing Deadline Brings Few County Contests In August Primary
Election officials report a light field of primary challenges after a noon filing deadline. Ottawa area candidates include John B. Pierson seeking state senate and John Gaynor and Lloyd Stafford facing off in party contests. Local offices across Franklin and Miami counties see limited opposition, with several incumbents and a long list of township and precinct positions up for election.
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John B. Pierson
Ottawa
John Gaynor
Pierson
Topeka
William S. Bowers
Gaynor
Franklin
Miami County
Marvin Barkis
Louisburg
Robert A. Anderson
Lloyd Stafford
Stafford
Olin Minckley
Franklin County
Jay Brown
R. C. Cowdin
Minckley
Lee Bonar
Frank Betz
Homer Reeves
Reeves
Bruce Spears
Williams
Bowers
Floyd Coffman
J. J. Scott
Wellsville
Dana
Kristina Wake
Republi
Serious Democrat Bid To Win State Offices
Kansas Democrats mount a major bid to take governorship and control of the Legislature as Harry Woodring files for the Democratic nomination for governor. The race features Hall, Shaw, Holton, and Stewart with party insiders split on impact. Dems seek gains in 38 senatorial districts, 19 statewide races, aiming to end GOP dominance. last Senate majority held in 1915, House edge since 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Fred Hall
Warren W. Shaw
Tof
Bothpeka
Francis Horton
Horton
John ©. Stewart
Kansas
Harry Woodring
George Docking
Lawrence
Holton
Stewart
Hall
Shaw
Woda Ting
Hallow
Woodring
Docking
Senate
Frank Theis
Arkansas City
Jefferson
Douglas
Ford, Gray
Kiowa
Meade
Clark
Comanche
Barber
Clouds Cool Ottawa as Heat Breaks Record
A partly cloudy sky kept Ottawa’s noon temperature near 90. Last night was the warmest June 20-21 in Ottawa history with a low of 77 after a midnight reading of 80. Yesterday’s high reached 96 as a cold front edged in and Kansas may see thunderstorms tonight.
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Ottawa
Kansas
Came Minte
Wheat Harvest Underway In Franklin County
Wheat harvest begins in Franklin County after drying weather and brief rain showers in Prince ton area and southern Douglas County. Richmond Co-Op elevator reported 7000 to 8000 bushels received, Ottawa Co-Op 6000 to 7000. Elevators note harvest quality and yield not yet determined, with Franklin County expected to produce wheat up to 40 bushels per acre in some fields.
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Franklin County
Princeton
Douglas County
Richmond Co-Op
Ottawa Co-Op
Ottawa
Weather forecast for state with thunderstorms and temps
Partly cloudy this afternoon tonight and Friday with scattered showers and thunderstorms west and north this afternoon through tonight and east central Friday. Cooler west and central tonight and Friday. Low around 60 to 70s, high 85 to 90s. Humidity steady, no major drops. scattered showers and thunderstorms likely late today into tonight, with local heavy storms central and northeast. Reports of last night showers include Burr Oak 1.26, Kirwin 1.18, Jewell 1.03 inches.
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Weather Bureau
Burr Oak
Kirwin
Jewell
Belleville
Hill City
Side Swipes and a Raucous Courtroom Tale
Local notes describe Ben F. Carter reporting the first roasting ears of the season and a humorous court exchange about DUI. A separate La Plata Montana storm dumped 7.4 inches in three hours, ending a water shortage as the town of about 1200 flooded its reservoir to near overflow.
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Ben F. Carter
S. Main
LA Plata
Mont
Traffic Award Is Presented At Ottawa Kiwanis Meeting
Law enforcement officers of Ottawa and Franklin county received a traffic education award presented by Charles Schaffer of Topeka the highway department safety engineer. Undersheriff Dean Driscoll accepted for the Ottawa officers at the Kiwanis meeting. LeRoy Hood former Ottawa High School principal spoke on Ottawa schools ahead of his July 1 appointment as Garden City superintendent. Guest Bill Burkhart of Gladwin Mich grandson of Walter Rohe attended.
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Ottawa
Franklin County
Charles Schaffer
Topeka
Highway Department
Dean Driscoll
Ottawa Kiwanis Club
Leroy Hood
Otawa High School
Garden City
Hood
Bill Burkhart
Gladwin, Mich
Walter Rohe
Driver Charged After Accident Near Ottawa
William D. Burgoon of Richmond, 16, faces a charge of failure to reduce speed after a collision with a car driven by Geneva Irene Sledd, 21, of Osawatomie. The 11 pm crash occurred five miles south of Ottawa on U.S. 59. Pamela Burgoon, 8, was treated for minor bruises and released. Burgoon is due in county court June 30. The City of Ottawa will receive bids June 27 for a new cold process roof on the Ottawa Fire Station. Specifications available at the City Clerk’s office. Signed: Donald R. Capper City Clerk
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William D. Burgoon
Richmond
Geneva Irene Sledd
Osawatomie
Ottawa
U.S
Pamela Burgoon
Burgoon
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Donald R. Capper
John Sheldon
Lions Club
Monroe Tourist Court
Onn
Kansas City Ball Park
Main and
Logan
Jere Potts
City Park
Paving Plans For Rockwood Acres At City Hall
A Rockwood Acres property owners delegation met city commissioners to discuss paving Rockwood Drive with 6 inch rock base and 2 inch asphalt surfacing. Engineer says strength may be skimpy. owners cite Asphalt Institute support. City has no budgeted funds but may allow private financing. Other streets discussed include Sycamore and Pecan.
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Rockwood Acres
City Hall
Rockwood Drive
Fifteenth Street
Glen Wesen
Claude Webb
Irvin Malatt
A. J. Jefferis
Asphalt Institute
Douglas Gleason
Sycamore Street
Wilson
Blackhawk
Logan
Massasoit
Pecan Street
Seventh
Ninth
Ottawa
American Legion
Forest Park
Joel Towner
Joe Henning
Library Board
Lions Club
Ottawa real estate board seeks rezones to general business
Glen Wesen of the Ottawa real estate board filed requests to rezone several parcels from apartment to general business. Areas include blocks near Fifth Street Main Walnut and near Beech and West Seventh streets, with landmarks Federated church Memorial auditorium and First Baptist church. If approved, more rezoning proposals may follow.
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Glen Wesen
Ottawa Real Estate Board
City Commissioners
Ottawa
Planning Commission
Fifth Street
Main
Fifteenth Streets
Fourth
Fifth Streets
Walnut Street
Fourth Street
Hickory Street
Third
Memorial Auditorium
Hickory
Fifth
First Baptist Church
Beech
West Seventh Street
Wesen
Real Estate Board
Ike Leaves Room Washington After Operation
President Eisenhower left his hospital room for the first time since his operation. He walked about 40 feet from his bed into a corridor, sat in a chair for a while, then returned to the bed. White House Press Secretary James C. Hagerty announced the brief mobility test.
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Ike
Washington
Hisenhower
White House
James C. Hagerty
Special Days On Playgrounds in Ottawa Summer Schedule
Orris Cox, director, announced summer playgrounds in Ottawa will feature special days Fridays and Saturdays. The final picnic is set for Thursday and Friday. The schedule lists events from June 22 to July 27 including costume day, patriotic on wheels, free movie showings, and a cowboy-cowgirl day with a talent show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Orris Cox
Accident Victims Improve After Bridge Crash
Lewis Moore, 50, Baldwin, is recovering satisfactorily from injuries after his auto hit the Tally Creek bridge north of Ottawa on June 10. He sustained a fractured leg and facial bruises. Clyde E. Ledom, 31, 112 N Cedar, is reported as well as could be expected after his auto overturned two miles west of LeLoup on June 13, with a fractured neck vertebra. Both are at Ransom Memorial hospital.
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Lewis Moore
Baldwin
Tally Creek Bridge
Ottawa
Clyde E. Ledom
N. Cedar
Ledom
LeLoup
Ransom Memorial Hospital
RCA Philpool Air Condition in Quality and Price
RCA Philpool air conditioner showcased at Crites store emphasizing reliable quality and fair pricing. Shoppers compare models, noting efficiency and durability as key selling points. Availability includes various capacities with warranty and service options.
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Can
Gardner Jp. Walker
George Lathrop
L. L. Griffith
Ranj Toul
J. A. van Valckenburg
Williamsburg
A. L. Lingard
Ben Haney
Rantoul
J. H. Button
Pomona
Bar
Sink
Jessie Dunlap
Jennie Ottaway
Cutler Township
Willard B. Miller
JC. W. Finch
Ben Nokes
Howard Caylor
George N. Alexander
Lawrence I. Spratt
Charles Goodwin
Tom Gregg
Ralph Bloomer
Republiican
P. H. Philbin
N Griffith
Franklin Township
A. D. Hill
Donald Fiehler
David Averill
W. H. Moherman
John Benham
Verne Alden
Ray Brecheisen
Greenwood Township
Clake L. Shepherd
W. E. Vick
J. A. Baldwin, Jr
Russell Wray
Paul J. Heckman
Ralph Overstreet
Homewood Township
P. J. Fredericks
F. R. Herron
Clyde Wyatt
Roy Herring
Everett Bo
R. G. Hobbs
Carl
J. Wemmer
C. W. Martin, Jr
Clifford James
Grant Carey
Dale Dietrich
Bruce Roush
Wilma Masketer
Eleanor Cole
Ottawa Township
M. M. Edwards
William Rice
John Staadt
George Rouse
Nellie Nordyke
Mres
Kenneth Corbett
Peoria Township
J. L. Holtwick
C.J. Shenk
Earl Kohler
John F. Cadman
Dorothy Cramer
Pomona Township
Joiomal Shaw
Treas
Urer
D. E. Johnson
James Driver
Jo. L. Hay
John Hudelson
Pottawatomie Township
Lloyd White
Gard James
Merle Cole
Joe Alexander
Earl Ellis
Edith Crites
Richmond Township
Clyde Edwards
Charles Moberly
Ole Pederson
Noah Hutchison
Raymond Wagner
John Miller
A. O. Sigler
Maurice Ponton
Lucille Perkins
Willamsburg Township
C. W. Robe, Jr
Francis Miller
Eugene Hart
William Morrow
Earl Noe
Harry Tucker
Ervin Chambers
Elmer McCurdy
Daisy van Valkenburg
George F. Hough
Elizabeth MacMannis
Hazel F. Hough
J. R. Raffelock
Mary Bell Chappell
Lena Fredeen
Lowana Minckley
J. T. Osburn
Nettie Gibson
Wayne Dickerson
George H. Spears
Clifford Bell
G. C. Robe
Congress
Ecg
Turnig
Jay Ellis
Lamb Ambulance
Ilinois
Wilky
Aeteke
Milo Harris
Wichita
Oklahoma City
Rca-Philpool Air
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