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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1956
Page
7
Ottawa voters prepare for April 3 bonds and mayoral race. Registration closes March 9 at 10 p.m. and in-person signups run evenings March 5 to 9. Mayoral candidates include W. W. Robe Kenneth E. Andrews and James Alexander. A primary on March 20 will determine two finalists for the April election.
An open house will be held at Ottawa High School Sunday afternoon for the new vocational agriculture addition. S S. Bergsma FFA instructor invites the public to inspect from 2 to 4 p m at the south door. Demonstrations contests and equipment displays will be shown with door prizes. Roofing finished today minor interior work pending this summer.
Harry Henery Construction Co of Ottawa again held the apparent low bid for resurfacing Main Street in Ottawa from 13th Street to north of the Santa Fe overpass. Bids opened yesterday in Hutchinson showed Henery at 104679.63 dollars. board to act March 13 in Topeka. Other bids varied, with second low at 118989.08 dollars. The project is part of district highway work supervised by J R Cheney. competition involved Franklin County candidates in a separate race. The article notes local filings for county and district offices, including A L Lingard of Princeton and L L Griffith of Rantoul. Frank Betz holds the current district post but will not seek re-election.
Fire destroyed the Silver Valley one room school west of Rantoul Kansas, shortly after 5 p m. Teacher Marjorie Stewart and two pupils, Dorothy Schmoe and Janet Schmoe, were inside. Spark from the chimney is suspected. The roof blaze forced evacuation with books and furnishings saved. District No 15 will decide where nine pupils finish the term.
Paul E. Wilson first assistant attorney general announced today his plan to file for the Republican nomination for Kansas Supreme Court position No. 6. He aims to join the bench, bringing legal experience from state government and a push for judicial reform.
In Port Chester near Long Island Sound two pistol wielding men abducted teller Mrs. Mary Kostalos and held her for about ten hours then robbed the County Trust Co. of 175000 dollars. They forced bank official J Purdy Ungemack to unlock the vault and load cash into Kostalos’s car before fleeing, with police nearby unaware of the crime.
Ottawa seeks a new principal after LeRoy Hood leaves for Garden City. Henry Parker reports two formal applications and a likely gap before a successor is named. Kansas administrator certificate required for applicants. Board to discuss contracts and raise for next term. 86 teachers and administrators to receive a $300 raise.
Amman reports Lt. Gen. John Glubb was dismissed as Arab Legion commander by King Hussein, prompting concern in London over British prestige and regional stability. Egypt and Saudi Arabia are seen as gaining influence as Britain faces moves to curb its influence in Jordan amid anti-Baghdad and anti-Israel sentiment.
The Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors heard an encouraging progress report on the forthcoming food bond issue election set for April 3. Bond Action committee members Benny Gilmore Kenneth Andrews Ted Dorkins and Russell Criles spoke of ongoing outreach. Gilmore was introduced as a new member and Price Sweeney owner of Tristan Manufacturing Co. attended as a guest.
Republican strategists map a campaign to expand GOP control of Congress led by Eisenhower ally plans. The effort centers on securing Senate and House seats, with discussion of Nixon’s renomination and potential roles in a second Eisenhower administration as leaders weigh health and political dynamics. The party aims to capitalize on a favorable national mood and target key districts as it faces past electoral shifts and internal debate.
Partly cloudy and windy this afternoon with dust west portion. Generally fair tonight and Saturday with temperatures around 25 to 30 at night in the northwest and near 40 southeast. high Saturday 55 to 60. River channel movement rumors discuss possible shifts north or south of Ottawa. river stage today at .62 of a foot.
City residents are conflated by circulating rumors about Army Engineers flood channel improvements in Ottawa. The Herald explains the plan factually, outlining the channel improvement and urging reliance on verified information rather than speculation.
The weather bureau says pleasant conditions will hold through Saturday across Kansas with possible blowing dust in western areas. Temperatures similar to today with a high near 65 and a low around 31. light showers or brief changes possible in the far east, but no significant precipitation is expected. Plant Blue Grass now. Willis Garden Center, Sth & Cherry.
The Army Engineers say alternate plans won’t change the river’s location appreciably. The channel will still pass under the Santa Fe railroad bridge at Walnut street and under the Main street bridge, though bends in the river’s path through Ottawa may shift slightly.
March 15 is the deadline for Ottawa students to enter the flood control bond slogan contest. Winners receive up to $70 for a 25 word or shorter line completing The Voters of Ottawa Should Vote YES. Entries must arrive at the Herald office by the cut off date. open to Ottawa public and Sacred Heart parochial school students with registered voter parents.
Ottawa residents enjoyed an ideal early spring day as Forest Park crews prepared for a new season. Ottawa High School band members travel to Topeka to join Highland Park musicians for a combined concert this afternoon and evening before both schools meet on the basketball court.
Ottawans enjoy a sunlit spring preview with walks and garden work while Lamar Phillips notes historic snow from 1912. The scene contrasts with a promotional page for Harolds Club listing a 1014 million dollar cash sale and a supper menu.
Local American Legion officials urged veterans to back a new security pension bill in Washington. John Gere, Ottawa Legion post commander, voiced full support for the measure that would provide pensions to veterans 65 or older and raise monthly rates and income limits for those with and without dependents. The bill was introduced in the House by Rep. W. J. B. Cryan of South Carolina, with Scrivner noted as backing the effort.
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