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Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1955

Page

1

Fragmented Herald notice and local notices summary

A garbled page fragment mentions Herald subscriptions with rates and delivery options, ambulance contact, and a phone listing. It also references a Franklin county partition suit filed in district court, plus various military and licensing notes including a Kansas driver license delay, and Lt John H Hill’s Guam service completion and assignment at Pensacola.

Lowe A Franklin County Mock Rt. 1 Rantoul R. Judson Bem Kes

Births and admissions listed in local notices

Births reported for Floyd Schmoe Ottawa James Bald swin Clayton True with weights and birth yesterday plus admissions at local addresses including Alden Cearfoss Terry Burnett Jay Brown Annie Brown Emma Largent and others. Discharges note O O Butter Williamsburg today.

Floyd Schmoe James W. Baldswin Ottawa Clayton True E S. Mulberry Alden Cearfoss Terry

Install New Lion Officers Ottawa Lions Club

Frank Carlson is the new president of the Ottawa Lions Club. At a North American Hotel ladies night meeting, Carlson and other new officers were installed. Lee Shelden retires as president. New officers include John Shelden, Ray Schmidt, David Woods, Al Harvey, Frank Shull, Bill Barker, Maurice Wilson. Four new directors are Jim Alexander, Clarence Foose, Julius Rattelock, and Dr. David Laury. Russell Crites installed the officers and presented Shelden with a past president’s pin. Nine members received perfect attendance pins. Paul Gaynor presented them. Ottawa High School trio Tim Woods F D Hull and Dave Cox performed.

Frank Carlson Ottawa Lions Club Lee Shelden John Shelden Ray Schmidt David Woods al Harvey Frank Shull Bill Barker Maurice Wilson Jim Alexander Clarence Foose Julius Rattelock David Laury Russell Crites Kansas State Council of Lions Shelden Paul Gaynor Ottawa Tim Woods F. D. Hull Dave Cox Wdaf-Tv Kansas City

Fire in car halts fugitive chase in Stratford

Stratford Ontario police pursuing a speeding motorist halted the pursuit when the suspect’s car caught fire. James Handy, 23, was arrested and charged with impaired driving after allegedly traveling between 85 and 100 miles per hour before the flames rendered the vehicle a total loss.

Stratford Ont James Handy

Reserve Bill Approved by House Armed Services Panel

The House Armed Services Committee approved a revised universal reserve draft by a 29 to 1 vote sending it back to the House. The plan allows calling volunteers including teenagers into reserve duty, with Rep. Short backing the change and arguing no compulsion. Chairman Vinson plans to fight an antisegregation amendment by Rep. Powell when the measure reaches the floor, likely late this week. The bill no longer mentions federal assignment to segregated National Guard units, though further amendments are possible.

Washington House Armed Services Committee Eisenhower Pentagon Rep Short R-Mo GOP Vinson D-Ga Powell D-Ny

Six Alarm Fire Destroys Pitt Health Professions Building

A six alarm blaze in Pittsburgh swept 10 stories of the 15 million dollar Pitt Schools of Health Professions building near Presbyterian Hospital. Explosions from flammable substances rocked the structure as flames engulfed ten stories of planking. All 225 Presbyterian Hospital patients were evacuated to adjacent hospitals with no injuries reported.

Pittsburgh Pitt Schools of Health & Professions Presbyterian Hospital Women’s and Eye & Ear Hospitals Western Psychiatric Institute

Deaths of John C. Cole and Lucinda Brock prompt services

John C. Cole 44 longtime general manager of Cole Brothers stores dies. Funeral held today at 9 a.m. in Junction City with interment at Fort Scott at 3 p.m. Brock Lucinda 85 of Halls Summit dies at Newman hospital Emporia. Funeral Wednesday 2 p.m. at Halls Summit Methodist Church and burial there. Surviving relatives include multiple children grandchildren and great grandchildren across Kansas and Missouri.

John C. Cole Cole Brothers Junction City John Cole Paola J. L. Wassmer Ottawa Cole Bill Cole Parsons Ft. Scott Kansas Emporia Lucinda Brock Halls Summit Newman Hospital Putnam County Ind Frank Brock Lewis E Weiser Idaho George Roy Topeka Floyd Richmond Lillie Stockton Denver Lannie Morris Chillicothe Halls Summit Methodist Church

Funeral for Hartpence Held at Towner's Chapel

The funeral of Harry Howard Hartpence, 53, Princeton, who died June 24 at Ransom Memorial hospital, was held June 27 at Towner's Funeral Chapel. Rev. Leo Sandon officiated. Organist Mrs. Lawrence Ott accompanied vocalists, with Taps by Robert Kile and a flag presentation by L. A. Stafford. Pallbearers: W. H. Kristenson, Don Anderson, Gale Nitcher, Jerry Harrel, Don Barnes, Fred Scott. Interment in Highland cemetery.

Don Anderson Gale Nitcher Jerry Harrel Don Barnes Fred Scott Highland Cemetery

Postmaster General Hints at Eisenhower Second Term

Sault Ste. Marie Mich Arthur E Summerfield who led the 1952 Republican victory dropped what some took as a hint that President Eisenhower will seek a second term in 1956.

Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. W Arthur E. Summerfield Eisenhower

Notice by Sheriff of Stray Animals Taken

Sheriff Jay Brown reports the taking up of stray animals in Franklin County Kansas including an Hereford cow 8 to 4 years old weight 800 and in head. Owners must appear at the Court House Ottawa within twenty two days from first publication to claim. otherwise the animal will be sold as provided by law.

Firat Laat Ottawa Franklin County Kansas Jay Brown

Pay Increase Bill Signed Boosts Federal Employee Pay

President Eisenhower signed legislation raising pay for 1,073,262 federal workers by about 74 percent on average roughly $325 per year. The measure, retroactive to March 1, adds about 328 million dollars yearly, with lump sum retroactive payments of around 110 million to be issued. The total payroll now stands near 4.35 billion, with increases ranging from 190 to 1005 dollars annually.

Washington Eisenhower U. S Civil Service

Late Recovery By Stock Market

New York stocks closed mostly lower but showed mid afternoon gains as declines were trimmed. Leaders fell by 1 to 2 points at times while a scattering of issues moved to gains. Volume was light at about 2.2 million shares, similar to yesterday.

New York

Markets At A Glance Irregular early trade across sectors

New York stocks drift lower with selective issues weighed by mixed sentiment. Bonds show small changes while cotton moves higher on buying and short covering. Chicago wheat mostly lower due to weak export demand. Corn remains steady with minor shifts. Oats falter on strong crop prospects. Hogs hold steady to 25 cents lower, nearing 21.00. Cattle generally steady with tops around 24.00.

Chicago

Little Change In Grain Market

CHICAGO Wheat split price action as trading ended on the Board of Trade with most sales at lower levels. Distant deliveries resisted pressure until near the close. Corn stayed near prior session closing prices, mainly down. Oats and rye fell most of the day as crop prospects improved. Soybeans lost ground after news that bean crushings rose substantially last month.

Chicago Board of Trade

Fire Ruins Central El Reno Business District

A large fire in El Reno Oklahoma last night raged for six hours, devastating much of the heart of the city. Insurance estimates put damages up to half a million dollars as two three story buildings were leveled and a department store adjoining structure burned out. Fire Chief Leroy Searcy suspected a spark under a stairway as the cause while smoke overpowered two firefighters.

EL Reno Okla Oklahoma City Leroy Searcy

Peron's Labor Boss Resigns in Argentina

In Buenos Aires Eduardo Valetich secretary general of the CGT since 1952 reportedly resigned. He is said to be replaced by assistant Hector Hugo de Pietro as the six million member labor confederation backs President Juan Peron and his late wife Eva.

Buenos Aires Argentina General Confederation of Workers CGT Juan Peron Eduardo Valetich Shas Hector Hugo de Pietro Peroni Eva

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