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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1959

Page

5

Local News Briefs From Ottawa and Nearby Areas

Lt Col and Mrs John B Fowler of Arlington Va travel to Van Nuys Calif to visit his brother Lawrence and family. Newcomers to LeLoup are Merle Elliott and family from Olathe. Elliott recovering from rheumatic fever. may return to work at Richard Gebauer Air Force Base Grandview Mo. Stock Car Races Saturday night at 7 30. Robert Beeler of Ottawa returns from KU Medical Center for a check up. Death of Junior Nichols formerly of Tapley neighborhood beaumont Texas by electric shock while installing air conditioning. Arthur L Long 47 of 119 S Cedar arrested for drunkenness June 30 court. Wellsville High School 1894 graduates visit Bernice Shoemaker’s home. Close out sale at Courtney Ogg’s West Side Grocery up to 20 percent off. Bruce B Bedgood Jr 7th Infantry Division live firing exercise in Korea with visiting generals.

John B.fowler Arlington, Va van Nuys Calif Lawrence LeLoup Merle Elliott Olathe Lexie Morgan Elliott Richard Gebauer Air Force Base Grandview Richmond Junior Nickols Clarence Nickols Cedaredge Colo Tapley Nichols Beaumont Tex

Favors Making Payrolls Public

The Senate Rules Committee voted to open payrolls for public inspection. The measure, supported by Sen. Kenneth B. Keating, would require the secretary of the Senate to publish four times a year the names and salaries of all Senate employees. The move follows earlier efforts by the American Society of Newspaper Editors.

Washington Senate Kenneth B. Keating RNY Keating American Society of Newspaper Editors House Congres

Funeral rites for Lawrence Reyes at Sacred Heart

Funeral services for Lawrence Reyes held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 9:30 this morning. Rev. Charles M. Brink officiated with Miss Clara Bellefleur as organist and the Junior Choir singing. Burial followed in Mt Calvary Cemetery.

Lawrence Reyes Ransom Memorial Hospital Sacred Heart Catholic Church Charles M. Brink Clara Bellefleur Mt. Calvary Cemetery

Three Divorces Granted in District Court

Three divorces were granted in District Court Tuesday. Virginia May Michel was awarded a divorce from Albert Michel for gross neglect of duty, with her maiden name Hanson restored. Edward E. Crawford was granted a divorce from Delma Crawford for abandonment over a year. Juanita Rake and Jimmy W. Rake were divorced for gross neglect of duty.

Virginia May Michel Albert Michel Hanson Edward E. Crawford Delma Crawford Juanita Rake Jimmy W. Rake

Grieving Son Provides Key Murder Clue

In Yakima Washington a grieving son spotted a family car passing at dusk and led authorities to a husky mental patient asleep in the slain man’s car. John Bernard Doyle 22 formerly of Wapato was found inside the car near Cle Elum after a body identified as Vivian Meagher 56 Seattle salesman was discovered shot and bludgeoned nearby. Doyle escaped Northern State Hospital June 9 and was linked to a nurse assault in Seattle. John Meagher 24 trailed the suspect and alerted police before help arrived.

Yakima Wash Washington Cle Elum John Bernard Doyle Vivian Meagher Seattle Salesman Here Doyle Northern State Hospital Frances Mullin Meagher Wapato Ellensburg FBI John Meagher

Castro Announces Cattle Land Policy

Fidel Castro declared a new land reform rule seizing cattle lands above 3300 acres per owner and redistributing the excess to landless peasants. The law also requires the maximum 3300 acres to be in use and allows ownership of only 1000 acres otherwise.

Havana Fidel Castro Cuba

Trucker dies in crash near Wamego on US 24

Robert L. Chaffin 18 of Topeka was killed when a truck struck a bridge on US 24 about three miles east of Wamego. He was alone, thrown from the vehicle as it landed on him. he was the son of Del Ibert and Mrs. Chaffin of Topeka.

Wamego Robert L. Chaffin Topeka U.S. Highway 24 Here Chaffin Mrs del Ibert Chaffin

Steel Steady Gain as Market Closes Higher

Active trading mixed with a late afternoon slip, volume around 2.9 million shares. Youngstown Steel Division led with 2% gain, U S Steel 1%, Republic 1%, Lukens 1 1 4 percent. Chrysler up 1 4, Ford 1, American Motors 1 4, GM down 0? Pacific Telephone up 8 on stock split news, American Telephone up 34. General Tire up 2, Texas Instruments 4 and General Tire 5. Government bonds drift lower.

New York Youngstown Steels U.S

Cattle and grain futures steady with mixed livestock activity

Kansas City reports show cattle and hog markets mixed with steers and yearlings steady to firm while cows and weaker calf types lag. Grain prices edge up slightly as wheat and corn futures close higher, with notable bids for No 2 and No 3 grades. Deaths include William Arthur Barnes, 82, Osawatomie, died at Miami County Hospital after long illness, survived by a large family. funeral at Church of Christ in Waverly with services and pallbearers listed.

Kansas City William Arthur Barnes Osawatomie Miami County Paola Gentry County Joseph and Lilla Elda) Barnes Missouri Ester Grand City Kansas Barnes Tom Jennings Waverly Omer Caraway Little Rock Ark James Spitzensberger Carl H Orville A Albert A Laray James E Blue Springs James Barnes Independence Oma Stites St. Joseph Mattie Wese Albany Church ‘of Christ Church of Christ W. C. Wagner Bill Taylor Horace Lynch Bill Shilling Glenn Baker George Jennings Paul Phillips Waverly Cemetery

Hospital Admissions and Births Reported in Local Notes

Admissions list includes Mrs. Thomas H. King Pomona Monday James Francis Meara 609 E 4th Leon Spore 832 Ham blin Mrs Nettie V Sullivan 635 5 S Mulberry Elmer Shaw 1134 S Cedar Mrs Ira Collins Pomona W D Bell 725 W 5th Ray Bloomer 124 W 11th Mrs Harrison Secrist Princeton Tuesday Edward Casper 205 E Wilson Births Mr and Mrs John Kramer 1007 S Hickory son born Tuesday weight 6 lbs 3 1/2 oz. Dismissals include Mrs Dean Kirkland Rantoul Monday Mrs Leroy Reeves and infant daughter 964 Olive Diana Carol Bobbish 1341 S Poplar Tuesday James F Meara 609 E 4th Clyde Cook 605 E 15th Mrs Inez Parks 1133 S Hickory Mrs Harrison Secrist Princeton today.

Thomas H. King Pomona James Francis Meara E. 4Th Leon Spore Hamblin Nettie V. Sullivan S. Mulberry Elmer Shaw S. ‘Cedar Ira Collins W. D. Bell W. 5Th Ray Bloomer Harrison Secrist Princeton Edward Casper E. Wilson Dean Kirkland Rantoul Leroy Reeves Olive Diana Carol Bobbish S. Poplar James F. Meara Clyde Cook Inez Parks S. Hickory

Unhurt When Car Flips Near Ottawa

A 16 year old Ottawan, Ralph Davis, rolled his car over on loose gravel on a curve about a mile west and a half mile north of Ottawa at 2 30 p m Tuesday. Davis and his two youthful passengers escaped injury according to Sheriff Max Gilmore. The car landed on its top in a roadside ditch. names of the two passengers were not available.

Ralph Davis Max Gilmore Davis Ottawa Gilmore

Speeding Charges and Licenses Cited in Police Court

In police court, Foti was cited on the 1000 block of North Main and posted $55 bond to appear. Cecil W. Kimball and Howard W. Linneman face charges of driving 50 in a 90 mph zone on South Main from 9th to 11th. Os car L. Mayhugh Jr. was cited for no driver's license and posted $10 bond.

North’ Main Bass Police Cecil. W. Kimball Mulberry Ottawa South Main Oscar L. Mayhugh Jr

Marriage Licenses for Bernard Sanchez and Pablita Barron

Bernard Sanchez aged 28 from Kansas City Missouri and Pablita Barron aged 32 from Ottawa were issued a marriage license. The records list both parties and their ages with city or state origins.

Bernard Sanchez Kansas City, Mo Pablita Barron Ottawa

Appointment of Administrator in Mayfield Estate, Ottawa

Notice in Franklin County Probate Court announces John B. Pierson appointed administrator of the estate of E G Mayfield deceased on June 16 1959. Creditors must file claims within nine months from first publication or be barred. Dated June 18 1959 at Ottawa Kansas.

State of Kansas Franklin County G Mayfield State of Kansas E. G. Mayfield John B. Pierson E.G. Mayfield Ottawa

Notice of Hearing In Estate of J Earl Bruner Kansas

In the Probate Court of Franklin County Kansas No 10 183 Ruth Bruner administratrix petitions for final accounting heirs and distribution of assets filed June 24 1959. Defenses due by July 17 1959 at 10 a m in Ottawa Kansas. Attorney John B Pimrson represents administratrix.

Franklin County Kansas J. Earl Bruner Ottawa Rush Bruner John B. Pimrson

Ottawa Shrine and related orders meet this week

Ottawa Shrine No 19 invites Sojourners to a regular meeting Thursday June 25 at 8:00 p m with a district deputy visit. Ottawa Chapter No 7 R A M holds a stated assembly Wednesday night June 34 at 7:30 p m for business. Ottawa Council No 18 R S M holds a stated convocation Wednesday June 24 at 8:00 p m. Plus a vacancy ad for a woman in a pleasant care home at 803 S Main.

Frances Webster Ottawa Fredrick A. Gardner E.H.P Melvin L. Sellers Sec Ottawa Council No Mary Crum S. Main

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