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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1965
Page
5
A news brief roundup notes lower appliance prices at Gambles stores with no money down and liberal trade allowances. Also listed are local hospital stays for SAM FRITTS and GEORGE ADKINS, a dinner speaker from Rantoul, and revival notices at Ottawa Baptist Mission along with a Christian convention attendance in Tulsa.
Michael L. Shepard, a freshman at the College of Emporia, earned honorable mention on the Dean's Honor Roll for spring semester 1964 65. He majors in pre dental studies and is the son of Mr and Mrs W P Shepard of 535 Willow Lane.
County Commissioners announced reappointment of Ransom Bennett Sr. and Robert B. Wellington to another term on the Ransom Memorial Hospital board. The action names the two local figures continuing service on the county health institution’s governance.
Dennis Reynolds of 526 South Lee Street reported to police the loss of a play pen from his front porch on June 18 and a stroller missing from the porch two days later. The items were valued at 25 dollars.
County Court continued Lois Watson's trial to July 6 on four counts of checks and insufficient funds. She had pleaded innocent to three earlier checks from April and May. Evelyn Griffin pleaded guilty to speeding in a 75 mph zone and was fined. Marvin Wenger pleaded guilty for no license plate display. Ronald Divilbliss was fined for speeding 94 in a 75 mph zone.
The first wheat of the season was delivered to Star Grain Elevator around midweek. Lester Coffman from three miles west brought in the initial load on June 17 with 60 lb grain and 14.70 moisture, averaging 27.28 bushels per acre. Some wheat shows higher moisture and yields vary with hail damaged fields. Wayne O Connor delivered the first grain to Mid-Continent Grain on June 16 from Mrs C W O Connor's farm, testing 61 lb and 14.54 moisture, averaging about half the prior year’s yield.
A city light pole was damaged in a one car accident at about 2 10 a m today. No injury reported. The driver of a 1961 Chevrolet was Adelbert F Hay 56 522 S Cherry. Hay said he was southbound in the 500 block of North Main when an unidentified vehicle crowded his car causing it to swerve into the pole in front of Alberts car wash. No damage estimate given for the pole or car.
Five area youths joined prospective KU freshmen at the first of 12 KU Previews at the University of Kansas. Visitors included Alice Northway Anne Geiss David Moore James Thompson and Lonnie Lane. The two day program provides proficiency tests enrollment counseling physicals and housing arrangements as more than 3 000 new students attend previews from June through August.
Admissions include Walter Hunt Pomona Charles R Donart Sr Princeton Walter W Rodgers 633 N Main Candy Mitchell Ottawa RFD 4 Randy Clinton 528 N Mulberry Tuesday Mrs Eva Tutcher 313 Ash William E Evey 1228 S Main Mrs Bert Krull 302 S Lycamore Wednesday Dismissals include Mary Louise Ratliff Princeton Mrs Jack Ledom and daughter Rantoul RFD 1 Wednesday
Twenty two Ottawa Square teens and eight sponsors left by bus for Dallas to attend the 14th National square dance convention running June 24 to 26. Dancers from 44 states, Canada, and Saudi Arabia are expected. This is Ottawa's first national convention. Adults accompanying the youths were Rich ard Hewitt Kris Kreuger Horton Presley and Robert Reed of Pomona.
Mrs. Lefa Higdon of Richmond received word this morning that her son in law Fred Neil about 50 died last night reportedly of a heart attack in Casalt Colorado. Mrs Higdon will travel to Colorado for the funeral.
Floyd Randolph Hulse died June 19. Services were conducted June 22 at Towner Chapel by Rev. Ned M. Robert. Pallbearers included Tom Liggett A R Fenton Harold Bouse William West William Wake and Marion Avery. Burial followed at Wellsville Cemetery with Mrs A H North singing hymns assisted by Mrs J M Kilgore.
Frank G Call died June 19 and services were conducted June 22 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rev. Robert A Burger officiating. Pallbearers named were Harry Keller Lewis Fischer Vincent Reedy Clarence Carpenter Frank McMillen and William Bromert. Burial followed in Mt Calvary Cemetery. Rosary was recited Monday evening at Dengel and Son Mortuary.
Franklin County was apportioned 2397.97 as its share of net Liquor Enforcement Tax Revenue from the Department of Revenue for the quarter ending June 15, 1965. County Treasurer Almeda Edwards noted the previous quarter total was 2819.31 and explained the March total is typically 400 to 500 dollars higher. She added half of the sum goes to the general fund and half is distributed to cities by population. other counties reported 1192.01 for Anderson, 4499.10 for Douglas, 1066.71 for Linn, 2241.20 for Miami, and 1541.65 for Osage.
Glenn Geiss, acting office manager of the Kansas Employment Service, said 40 local employers are already participating in the President's youth opportunity campaign and urged more to join. He estimated that if every city employer hired one more worker, 427 youth aged 16 to 21 would gain jobs. The public employment office has contacted employers and asked unions, associations, and churches to participate in the city wide effort.
Testimony details payments to Webb and guard-ship notes, with defense painting the Powelsons as caring guardians. Dozens of witnesses describe injuries to Webb from farm incidents including ear damage and a fall, while prosecutors argue the Powelsons and Cook abused the restrained ward. The trial focuses on felonious assault charges and potential civil damages of up to 45000 dollars.
Kansas City AP notes hogs 4,000 head with barrows and gilts 25 lower, sows 19.50 to 22.25. lambs 600 with steady to 25 higher for choice and prime. cattle 1,800 with steers 25.75 lower and cows 50 to 1.00 lower. Utility and commercial cows 14 to 16, good/choice feeder steers 22 to 26.50. Consumer eggs and butter unchanged. wholesale eggs large 80 percent A 32.34, mediums 26.27.
Miss Josephine Hostetter chaired a June 17 Berean Class meeting at Wellsville Baptist Church with Mrs. Helen Cramer and Mrs. Della Seyler assisting. Mrs. Cramer gave a devotion and Mrs. Seyler contributed prayers.
First published June 9 1965 and last published June 23 1965 in Ottawa Kansas. In the Probate Court of Franklin County the matter of the Estates of Louise Jenkins and Lloyd Jenkins deceased Case No 11 404. Doris H Prothe heir at law petitions for probate of the wills dated November 9 1945 and March 25 1939 and for appointment as administrator C T A of the estates. Defenses must be filed by July 2 1965 at 10 00 a m in Ottawa. If not, judgment will be entered. Attorneys for petitioner Gleason Doty and Logan.
H Douglas Howe was elected vice president and general manager of Daybrook Ottawa Corporation, a Young Spring and Wire subsidiary. Former Mack Trucks executive, he will oversee plants in Bowling Green and Upper Sandusky Ohio and Ottawa and Saginaw Michigan where truck bodies hoists cranes tailgates and aerial platforms are made. Based in Bowling Green.
E B Cummings seeks to repair a small porch for Ida Reichard at 731 S Locust costing 50 dollars. John Bestwater plans to alter a bulk oil station at 834 King costing 1000 dollars. Jim Rybolt intends to alter a single family residence at 825 Tremont costing 600 dollars.
Auction notices for Printy and Son and Printy’s Auction House in Ottawa with weekly sales on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays. Estate sale details list Shoger Estate on June 26 and June Shoger household goods at 1 pm. Local auctioneers Harold Stewart Clifford Hobbs and Jack Nelson provide contact numbers.
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