Like father like son in ministry and football
Rev. Arthur Ryan of First Baptist Battle Creek Mich and his son David a Ottawa University senior both chose ministry after college. Arthur, a 1928 graduate and former Ottawa resident, began as Tolly Baptist pastor, led student roles at OU and starred as an end on the football team. The photo shows David greeting Tolly Baptist church members while Arthur shakes hands.
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Arthur Ryan
First Baptist Church
Battle Creek
Mich
David
Ottawa University
O. U
Arthur
Ottawa
Tally Baptist Church
Young Ryan
Young David Ryan
Tolly Baptist Church
Donna Warner
Neil Blackman
Ed Warner
Priscilla Seely
Neil
Susan Saling
Linda Broers
Karen Sue Mock
Ryan
Alma Mock
Nancy Blakeman
Cynthia Blakeman
First Baptist
Wellington Votes On Water Bond And Armory Issue
Wellington voters will cast ballots on April 5 for a $690,000 water system expansion bond and a $55,000 National Guard armory proposal on the same ballot. The measures seek funding for public utilities and military infrastructure in the city.
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Wellington, Kas
Wellington
National Guard
Coast-To-Coast Strike Looms In Radio TV Field
San Francisco dispatch reports the National Association of Broadcast Employes and Technicians rejects a Jan 31 in principle contract with National and American broadcasting firms. Roughly 1,000 members face a possible coast to coast strike, potentially halting programming at network stations in New York, San Francisco, Chicago, and Hollywood. Cliff Rothery says talks may continue, but no strike date yet.
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San Francisco
Cliff Rothery
National Assn
Santa Barbara
Calif
Rothery
Kgo-Tv
New York
Chicago
Hollywood
Kansas Platoon seeks 45 for 62nd Tank Battalion enlistment
Ottawa area men are invited to join the Kansas Platoon of the 62nd Tank Battalion based at Ft. Riley. Enlistment on March 15 at Kansas City Recruiting Main Station. four year terms preferred for overseas training and service in Europe. Contact Ottawa Recruiting Station 431 S. Main on Tuesdays to determine eligibility.
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Ottawa
Kansas
62Nd Tank Battalion
10Th Division
U. S. Army
Lawrence
Kansas City
10Th
Ft. Riley
Kas
Europe
Farm Labor Clinic Planned in Ottawa Thursday
The Ottawa Kansas State Employment Service announces its annual Farm Labor Clinic on Thursday March 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 117 East Second Street Ottawa. Manager George Medlock says demand may be strong for month to month farm workers this year and urges workers to register and attend to meet potential employers.
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Ottawa
Kansas State Employment Service
East Second Street
George Medlock
Medlock
School Heads Discuss Textbooks Conference
Principals and superintendents from Feinklin Miami Douglas and Linn counties met at Garfield school to discuss textbooks. G. L. Cleland, text book analyst for the Kansas Department of Education, attended the morning conference with local educators.
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Garfield School
G. L. Cleland
Kansas Department of Education
Feinklin
Miami
Douglas
Linn
March 15 Deadline Warns Kansas License Tag Holders
Topeka Kansas motorists without 1955 license tags face arrest after March 15 Col Walter Dunn acting highway patrol chief announced today urging compliance and noting enforcement will begin promptly after the deadline to avoid penalties.
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Topeka
Kansas
Walter Dunn
Highway Patrol
Two Accidents In Ottawa Spark Traffic Toll Rise
Ottawa police investigated two morning wrecks raising the year to date total to 51. A city owned air compressor damaged a parked 1948 Dodge truck in the 100 block on North Main, with $50 damage listed. At Sixth and Elm, a collision between a 1951 Cadillac driven by Sylva Lofgreen and a 1940 Pontiac driven by S B Weidner caused $250 total damage.
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Ottawa
North Main
Calvin A. Briles
Rantoul
Sixth and
Elm
Sylva Lofgreen
S. Elm
S. B. Weidner, Jr
Churchill Says US Planes Could Hit Back Quickly
In a Commons debate Prime Minister Churchill said US planes based in Britain could strike back swiftly in a surprise hydrogen attack without prior consultation. Laborites pressed for precise terms of the Anglo American agreement, while Bevan challenged Churchill’s health in relation to dealings with Eisenhower and noted internal party revolts.
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Churchill
London
United States
Britain
House of Commons
Eisenhower
England
Robinson
Herald Office
Island Weaderous
Drogen
U.S.A
Labor Party
Clement Attlee
Aneurin Bevan
Attlee
Bevan
Rainbow Natural Bridge spans 278 feet in Utah park
A natural bridge known as Rainbow in Utah arches 278 feet across with a height of 309 feet. The formation is notable for its immense span and dramatic profile, drawing visitors and scientists to study its geology and structure.
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Utah
U. S. Capitol
City Will Probe Fight At Tavern
A fight at the Country Club tavern at 110 North Main prompted a city inquiry. No complaint was filed, but police found a pool of blood and broken glass near the scene. Barbara Barton and her husband B V Barton were named in the incident with Barbara reportedly suffering a severe hand cut. City officials plan to question witnesses as part of the investigation.
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Country Club
N. Main
Main
Barbara Barton
B. V. Barton
Barton
Douglas Gleason
W. W. Robe
Robe
Memorial Auditorium
Joe Servatius
Ottawa
Gene Lyons
Cypress Street
Ninth
L. I. Crater
Marais Des
Conservation Work One Third Done
The Franklin county soil conservation effort is about one third finished, said H C Stevens. The SCS board met with area contractors to review problems and discuss expanding the program. Contractors present included Gilby, Puckett, Snodgrass, Harbison, Mce Dowell, Powner, Feuer born, Fritts, Goodwill, and Vining. Leslie Hunter chaired the meeting with Dean Martin, Don Steward, and others. One To Six club to hold a cooked food sale at Gas Service Co starting 9:00 am Friday March 4.
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Franklin County
H. C. Stevens
Cecil Puckett
R. W. Snodgrass
Ottawa
Wayne B. Harbison
Wellsville
Dale MceDowell
Osawatomie
Everett Powner
Paola
Martin Feuerborn
Greeley
0. P. Fritts
D. I. Goodwill
Williamsburg
Leslie Hunter
Dean Martin
Scretary
Don Steward
Ce ¢Il
the Gas Service Co
Temperature Soars to 72 as Records Fall in Ottawa
Ottawa records a warm spell with a 72 degree noon reading, matching yesterday's high. Forecast calls for at least 75 today as a record high low is set and a warm front spreads, while eastern Kansas may see storms and colder northwesterly shifts later. Across North America ongoing mild conditions contrast with deep cold in Canada and a 62 degree swing from 12 years ago.
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Mercury
Ottawa
John P. Kelsey
Kansas
Weather Bureau
Texas
Florida
Glasgow
Mont
Edmonton
Canada
Weather forecast shows mixed skies and showers today
Partly cloudy in the far west and mostly cloudy across central and eastern areas through Friday with showers and scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight. Cooler northwest today with highs in the 30s to 60s, and low tonight around 20s to 50s southeast. Record highs and lows noted. yesterday's sky was fair and river level 1.12 feet.
Schools Into Home Stretch
The 1954-55 school year nears end for Franklin county rural schools with eight month districts closing around April 22 and nine month schools about May 20. Ottawa public schools observe Easter break April 8-11. Baccalaureate May 22 and commencement May 27. University Easter break April 7-18, with exams May 6-7 and May 28-June 3. Alumni Day June 4, then Bacalaureate and commencement June 5.
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Franklin County
J. A. Fleming
Ottawa
Henry A .Parker
Massive waterfront fires hit Boston San Francisco and Manchester
A Boston India Wharf blaze on a 500-foot historic structure burned for hours, with 300 firefighters aided by boats and naval vessels. damages exceed 100000. San Francisco suffered a four alarm warehouse fire threatening a gas plant, burning during razing, under control after long effort. Manchester New Hampshire saw a three-building block destroyed in a 12 hour blaze causing about a million dollars in damage. No serious injuries reported as cold, drizzly conditions hampered efforts.
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Boston
San Francisco
Manchester
N.H
Navy
Coast Guard
India Wharf
San Francisco Bay
Exchange President Testifies Before Senate Committee
G Keith Funston head of the New York Stock Exchange testified before the Senate Banking Committee probing the stock market boom. He said a break may be possible but current prices seem sound and he has been buying stock. Chairman Fulbright cautioned that tighter regulation could be needed if more Americans invest.
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Washington
New York Stock Exchange
G. Keith Funston
Senate Banking Committee
Fulbright
D-Ark
Funston
Securities and Exchange Commission
Sen. Ives
R-Ny
Exchange
Wall
Senate
Lawmakers Kill Bills in Topeka Senate Panel
In Topeka the Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee killed about six measures. They ranged from requiring public agency meetings to be public to adding notice requirements for emergency meetings. Other shelved bills included a two year liquor license freeze and a study on liquor store licensing. Also vetoed were proposals banning detergent discharge into sewers or water sources and authorizing joint sanitary sewer construction by cities, townships, and corporations.
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Topeka
Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee
Sen
R. C. Woodward
el Dorado
Legislative Council
Osteopath Bill Tabled By Senate Public Health Panel
TOPEKA W A Senate committee tabled a bill to allow osteopaths to administer drugs and perform surgery. The measure, pushed by supporters, would expand osteopathic practice under state licensing rules.
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Topeka
Senate
Senate Publishs Health Committee
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Winter Veterans Hospital
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Franklin Co. Sale Co
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Gleason
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Kansas University
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K. U
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