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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1963
Page
7
In Kansas City, 34 year old Mrs. Delta J Edwards steered a runaway school bus through heavy traffic down a steep ramp and across a boulevard to a safe stop. She and 3 students suffered minor injuries after the bus struck a guard rail and curb, with police praising her calm and skill.
Williamsburg High School alumni planned a pancake and sausage supper for Friday March 22 with serving from 5 30 to 8 00 p m Tickets 50 cents for adults 25 cents for under high school age The Alpha Circle of the Women s Society met at Mrs Edgecomb s home with Daisy Van Valkenburg assisting Daisy Van Valkenburg assisted hostess The next meeting will be at the Legion Hall with Ruth Todd and Mrs Clare Sowers hosting The Women s Society started a Lenten Study class on Prayer Two classes have been organized one at the Brown home and one at the Decker home Both classes taught by Mrs Edna Reichard 18 enrolled in the two classes This study continues six weeks The LTL met March 6 in the Sunday School room The president George Steward led devotions Mrs Edna Adams led the program and flags were saluted by Carolyn Ashcraft Connie Jo Thornbrugh and Connie Mathis Seventeen members one guest and two adults attended Health department personnel checked students eyes and hearing Senior girls Tess Edwards Nancy Beth Ell Janice Milliken Jean Reichard and Sandra Thornbrugh took tests at Ottawa Employment Agency Local seniors and family events noted including a 50th wedding anniversary at Ottawa and new gym mats from government surplus The Santa Fe Hospital saw Mr S T Thornton undergo kidney removal surgery Saturday
Pomona High School juniors Allen Crawford and Leon Graves were elected by the faculty as Boys State candidates to attend the Lawrence meeting June 28. Gale Lantis was named an alternate. The Pomona Lions Club sponsors a boy each year and this year will fund two. Both nominees meet high academic and extracurricular standards. Allen plays basketball and follows baseball. Leon has served as editor of the school newspaper Po Mona Kan.
St Louis defeats San Francisco 114 to 109. Thursday slate lists Chicago at New York and St Louis versus San Francisco at Oakland with Cincinnati and Chicago facing Boston and Syracuse and other city matchups through the weekend.
The Central Busy Bee Club met March 7 at Central Community Center with 14 members 7 children and 10 men present. Hosts were Mrs. Jane Wall and Mrs. Geraldine Wall. A noon cafeteria dinner followed by quilting. A chili supper is planned March 21. Also announced is the birth of Ricky Allen Weber March 5 to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weber, formerly Mary Jane Finley, who have three other children. Stitch and Chatter meets March 13 with hostesses Mrs. Maxine Roush and Mrs. Barbara Deisstcher.
A school finished twelfth among United States and Canada entrants in a nationwide awards program. The ranking reflects strong participation from multiple institutions and highlights the school's competitive performance in the category.
Wellsville reports Fifty attend the Youth For Christ meeting in the high school auditorium. A panel on “Going Steady” featured Mrs. Terry Murphy Glen Layton Jr Robert Stauffer Mrs. Keith Adr iance and Jon Marshall. Layton Jr opened with prayer. Harry Johnson Kansas City photographed for the yearbook. Mrs. Johnson led the closing prayer. Refreshments were served.
Lawrence Kansas AP reports the University of Kansas named 17 seniors as Woodrow Wilson fellows for graduate study in 1963 64. The announcement highlights distinguished senior scholars selected for prestigious fellowships and outlines potential fields of study.
Classic 1951 International 2 ton truck offered with a five speed transmission and added heater feature. Vehicle presents as a utilitarian heavy hauler with drivetrain and cabin options suitable for work fleets needing reliable performance. Provenance and mileage not provided.
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