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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1963
Page
5
Flooding and killer tornadoes leave over 30 000 homeless and cause millions in damage. Seventeen dead and six missing as pumps fail after a flash flood. Water coordinated by civil defense and Red Cross with trucks and distillation planned.
The late winter snow storm that dumped nearly a foot in northwestern Kansas was to clear out today with cooler tonight and a warming trend ahead. Skies were cloudy with flurries. roads remain hazardous and school closures noted.
Actor Van Johnson is reported in good condition at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital in Los Angeles after a thigh operation for cancer of the skin. A hospital spokesman said he will likely be discharged by week’s end. Gene Kelly remains in traction at his Beverly Hills home with improved condition and may resume work in about a week. Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands will visit Japan as a state guest April 2 to 11, touring Tokyo Kyoto and Nagasaki and visiting cultural centers and welfare institutes.
Cmdr William L Wyant Jr 43 year old Navy reserve firer was severely injured when a smoke bomb exploded during a fire drill in Kansas City He received treatment for shock and wounds to his leg arm and scalp The incident involved a training unit of 14 officers and 169 enlisted reservists and the cause of the blast remains undetermined by Capt Howard Morley commander of the Naval Reserve Training Center.
U N Secretary General U Thant asks Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Republic to pull their troops out of Yemen. The move follows Yemen's regime fighting counter revolutionaries after deposing the imam on September 26 with support from Saudi Arabia and Jordan.
Elmer R. Hayes, 56, of Franklin County, died in Oklahoma City yesterday. Born February 4, 1907, in New Madrid, Missouri. Survived by six children Gene A. of Dallas, J. W. and Donald E. of South Carolina, Jo Ann, Buddie and Rosie of Hutchinson, 15 grandchildren, two brothers Tom of Quenemo and Wesley of Westphalia, two sisters Susie Franks of RFD 3 and Francis Franks of Williamsburg. Funeral plans by Towner's Chapel.
Rosemary Crist, county home economics agent, announces an extension short course in home furnishings for young homemakers in Franklin County. Evening and afternoon sessions run with at least four meetings each covering furniture selection, color design, floor coverings, and possibly window treatments and lighting. Enroll via the courthouse or CH 2 3166.
Washington AP report says American fighter planes will patrol Kennedy's air route to Costa Rica next week. Pierre Salinger notes past cover on trips to Venezuela and Colombia. He says fighters will be out of sight of the President and other squadrons will assume patrol duties along the route.
Admissions include Mrs Edwin Carswell Quene mo Lyle North 615 S Mulberry Mrs Donald Dehn Lyndon Tuesday Dismissals list Mrs Joe Campbell 828 S Elm Roger Christian 317 S Hickory Mrs Max Likes and baby son 1020 Walnut Tuesday Mrs James Warren 834 Cypress Will Baxter 912 N Oak Long Taggart 434 Willow Wednesday
A batch of items reports A 2c and Mrs Larry L Masen thin and family returning from an 18 month US Air Force tour in Germany to Del Rio Texas after leave with relatives, Elks Club bridge winners, Ottawa police refreshers at Chanute, FBI certificate recipients for police courses, Ottawa High Class of 1958 missing members, a dismissed divorce action, and a Franklin County 4 H tractor project meeting set for Ottawa Tractor and Implement.
KC Markets Kansas City AP hogs at Kansas City report shows 4, 200 barrows and gilts steady to 26 lower, sows steady. 1-3 190-360 lb barrows and gilts 14.00-65, sows 1-3 275-400 lb 13.00-50. Lambs steady to 50 lower. good to prime lambs 17.50-19.26, cull to good ewes 6.00-7.25, feeders 14.00-15.50. Cattle 2,800, calves 150. steers steady, heifers steady to 35 lower, other classes steady. good to choice steers 19.75-22.00, good to choice heifers 19.50-21.75, utility and commercial cows 14.75-17.00, good to prime dealers 24.00-32.00, medium to choice feeders steers 20.00-28.00.
C. O. Wright of the Kansas State Teachers Association told the Senate Education Committee that Kansas schools are well below accepted standards. He cited eight-month schools, one and two teacher schools, teacher attrition to other states, and inadequate state funding. Senator Farmer criticized Wright for embarrassing teachers with his remarks.
Readers praise Ottawa Herald for the National 4-H Week edition. The piece notes growth from one page to two and now a special edition, with 16 clubs represented compared to five years ago. It highlights planning, reporting effort, and the value of well researched 4-H club stories.
Hugh A. Smith the American Legion department finance officer described programs at the 44th anniversary party of Warren C. Black Post and Auxiliary. He outlined the Boys State of Kansas on the Kansas University campus at Lawrence, moving from Wichita for space. David Bunch commander announced the plan. Rev. E. E. Caylor offered the invocation. Joe Towner adjutant spoke of a new post home and presented cards to charter and 45 year members. Mrs. J. J. Meyer served as cake decorator.
Cars driven by Harry Brink and Mrs. Maude Minnick collided at the 7th Mulberry intersection yesterday afternoon. Brink’s eastbound car suffered about 65 dollars in damage while Minnick’s car sustained around 125 dollars. Minnick was cited for failing to yield. An additional two car incident involved Chester Woodrum backing from a driveway and Richard Runnells entering it. Woodrum left the scene and was cited. Richard is the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Runnells.
Topeka AP notes that within the 24 hours ending 9 am Wednesday the Kansas traffic death log recorded 0 fatalities for March 1963, 10 for the month and 71 for the comparable 1962 period, with 83 in the year-to-date tally. The figures reflect totals across the state for reported incidents.
First published March 6 1963 in Franklin County Kansas notices announce the appointment of administrator Co P Burrows for Edna Harold estate with nine month creditor claims, and Wilbur E Mannen as administrator for William Wallace Mannen estate with nine month claims. Also election proclamation for Ottawa Kansas city general municipal election on April 2 1963 and polling places listed. Includes annual township treasurer report for Marais des Cygnes Drainage Dist No 1 detailing receipts expenditures and sworn statement.
List of candidates filing for city offices to appear on the April 2 1963 ballot in Ottawa Kansas. For Commissioner of Finance and Revenue J R Cheney and Lyle D Hanes. For Member Board of Education Vernon B Chesbro John F Huderson Don L McKelvey Mrs Ethel Seymour V Spencer Mrs Elizabeth Rule Smith. Witnessed March 11 1963 with official seal.
The Ottawa Kansas Governing Body approved paving curbing and guttering on Massasoit Street from Mulberry to Sycamore. The project will use Portland cement concrete six and a half inches thick, 28 feet wide, with monolithic curb and proper drainage and funded by special assessments. A special voter registration notice follows for the upcoming April 2, 1963 municipal election with March 18 to 22 registration window.
The notice announces a hearing on the probate of Mabel F. Holmes dated March 21, 1944 with Dorothy M. Baker named executor without bond and sets defense due by April 8, 1963 in Ottawa Franklin County Kansas. The document also adopts a city resolution for widening Second Third and Fourth Streets in Ottawa by adding 20 foot concrete pavement on each side with a total city funded cost, under Ordinance 2226 and Section 12-685. The resolution is dated February 8, 1963.
The Chapman Family expresses thanks for kind deeds cards flowers and prayers from hospital staff church groups and Rev and Mrs Armstrong. Notices include lost dog a black and white shepherd male with a reward. various ads seek seasonal and full time help including a silk finisher a caregiver in Osawatomie and a J C Penney window trimmer applicant.
Lists sale dates and locations for Harold Stewart Charles Beatty and multiple Kansas farms and auction firms. Includes Neosho and Ottawa sales, household goods lots, Holstein cattle, Yorkshire hogs, farm equipment, storage auctions, and contact numbers. March and April dates appear with times and venues across Lawrence Eas, Ottawa, Princeton, Lane, Overbrook, and surrounding counties.
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