Big Vote Turnout For City Primary
The town recorded a strong turnout for the city primary as residents headed to polling places. In Ottawa a birthday dinner celebrated Mrs. Alice Wright’s 98th year, with children and relatives gathered, gifts received, and warm wishes noted. Four Ottawans touring Washington for Congressional flood control hearings arrived after a delayed start, flying from Kansas City in a three hour four minute non-stop leg. The group included Roy Driver, George Lister, and City Clerk Don Capper, with Dale Watts and Michael Wright among other relatives mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Wright
Ottawa
Wright
New York State
Indiana
Kansas
Ben Wright
Frank Wright
Kansas City
Elma Wright
Nellie Wright Watts
Esda Wright Shipps
Dale Watts
Michael Wright
Washington
Lamar Phillips
Roy Driver
Quenemo
George Lister
Don Capper
Heavy Storms Boost Ottawa Primary Voter Turnout
Ottawa residents cast well over 1 000 ballots by 1 p m in nine polling places as the city eyes a large primary. W W Robe Jim Alexander and Kenneth Andrews lead the major race for the April 3 city election. Voters also consider the flood control bond issue on August 2. Weather aided turnout with Lincoln and Garfield precincts reporting strong early votes. Returns expected after 6 p m from smaller precincts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
W. W. Robe
Jim Alexander
Kenneth Andrews
Lincoln School
Garfield School
Lincoln
First Ward
Garfield
Cattleman Killed When Cars Crash
Edward Frizell a 67 year old cattleman and Ft. Larned ranch owner was killed yesterday in a two car crash near Larned authorities said Frizell was well known in local cattle circles and his death marked a tragic loss to the community and agricultural interests involved in the accident remain under investigation
Kiwanis International Head Addresses 400 Members
Jack Raney president of international Kiwanis told more than 400 members that Kiwanis helps maintain good relations between Canada and the United States. The event at Memorial Auditorium drew twenty clubs from eastern Kansas and western Missouri with slides, prizes, and local honors. Raney, a Democrat, spoke as Clifton Huff of Emporia introduced him. Barbecue and decorations topped the gathering with 500 gas balloons donated by Union Pacific. Raney will visit Hutchinson later this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph
Cisco” Bundy
Jack Raney
Indianapolis
Kiwanis
Clifton B. Huff
Emporia
Kansas
Kiwanians
B. G
Doc” Starkweather
Ottawa
Herald
Bob Leonard
International Kiwanis
Canada
United States
Memorial Auditorium
Raney
Western Missouri
Randolph Bundy
Joel Nordeen
Walter Coburn
Union Pacific Railroad
Jim Putnam
Huff
Don Brown
Hutchinson
Car Thief Caught After Chase Near Garnett Kansas
An ex convict, Williams, was captured near Garnett after a high speed chase that ended in a wreck. He suffered a broken collar bone and a fractured leg, was unarmed, and will face car theft charges in Miami County. He had reportedly confessed to stealing a car and robbing a bank. Police tracked footprints from the wreck site to nearby farms before locating him in a car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garnett
Kas
Williams
Agner Dare
Anderson Coun
M. H. Williams, Jr
Miami
Jty
Osawatomie
Missouri
Dara
Tom Pinvonka
Fred Coon
William Pingry
Osawato-Paola
Dave
Miami County
Erie
Ottawans To Committee On Flood Needs
Washington hearing on Marais des Cygnes Basin flood projects split over benefits and costs. Supporters urge Pomona and Melvern reservoirs with Ottawa levees for flood protection and farmland preservation, seeking planning funds and yearly appropriations. Opponents warn of loss of productive land and question motives behind Corps of Engineers projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Marais Des Cygnes
Kansas
House
Miller
Lew Paramore
Ottawa Wanker
Donald R. Capper
Ottawa
Roy Driver
Quenemo
Kas
Marins Des Cyunes
Frank J. George
Lebo
Pomana
Strawn
Burlington
Neosho River
George
Melvern
Irving FR. Niles
Lyndon
Corps of Engineers
Union Power Co
Bagnell Dam
Missouri
Farmer Held In Bank Robbery Near Cheney Kansas
A 46-year-old Wichita man Floyd Shobe was arrested seventy minutes after the Citizens State Bank at Cheney was robbed of about $2,000. He admitted the robbery but said he did it for his family and had been unemployed since October. The money was found in a paper sack. A complaint was filed before U.S. Commissioner Arthur Johnson. State troopers and local officers swarmed the area, arresting Shobe as he sat in his station wagon southeast of Anthony. The bank president said a tall khaki-clad man demanded money with a rifle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita UK
Wichita
Citizens State Bank
Cheney
Floyd Shobe
Anthony, Kas
Kansas
Shobe
U.S
Arthur Johnson
Floyd Schroeder
Sedgwick County
Shoho
Schroeder
Anthony
L. Snyder
Shoha
Snyder
Richards Roberts
Roberts
Shade
W. A. Veatch
Veatch
Blufé City
Leon Roemback
Second District Pro Hall Delegates Win GOP Nod
Republican leaders in Kansas Second District named two pro Hall delegates to the National GOP convention and recommended a pro Hall alternate for the state convention. The district tallied inside votes with Bowers and Becker among top picks, while Osawatamie and Johnson county officials backed pro Hall figures. Delegates emphasized party unity as Rep. Scrivner urged cohesion ahead of November elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hall
Republicana
Ant- Taree
Willian S. Bowers
Olliawa al Neney
Fost
Welsnreale Huye de
al Becker
Kansas
Ily
Kas
Pwoeita
Franklin Featunlys
Ahd
Booker
Franklin County
Bowers
Becker
Wyaldotte
Bour- Thon
Miami
Anderson
Johnson
Douglas
Abe Ten
Franklin
Ginn
Linn
Josephine Johmeyer
Fort Scott
Wayne Loughridge
Garnett
Johnmeyer
Goth
Bertha Tall
Minston Township
Johnson County
Migenhaw C Vy
Coegard
Necker
Hal
State Board of Censorship
Coy
Tdi
Bess Baker
Moran
Willie Me» Queary
Osawatamie
George Gagel
Lenexa
George Melvin
Lawrence Ate Larney
A. V
Kingas City
Pred Hall
Herry Darby
Darby
Fall
Hall
Bowersland
Halli
Errech P. Scrivner
Second
Congress
Back Issues of The Herald Sent In To Be Microfilmed
Historical Herald files and back issues of Ottawa papers were sent to the State Historical Society in Topeka for microfilming. The move consolidates issues from the 1800s onward, preserving many volumes while retaining some early local papers for history. Filming will take weeks, temporarily reducing access to back issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Topeka
Evening Herald
Republic
The
Ottawa
Isaach Kalloed
Soratch
Chase
Sariga
Losa
Weather forecast shows mixed skies and cooling temperatures
Partly cloudy this afternoon tonight and Wednesday with strong northerly winds 30 to 35 mph this afternoon and wind blowing dust mostly west and central. Scattered showers or thunderstorms southeast and diminishing winds tonight. Tonight’s low 30 northwest to mid 40s southeast. Wednesday high mainly in the 50s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lana Pomelin
Arnold
Spring Warm-Up Brief in Kansas Weather
Temperatures rise as spring arrives in Kansas but forecasters warn a brief warm spell. The Weather Bureau predicts a colder turn tonight in the west and over most of the state Wednesday.
Why Favor Flood Control Why Favor Flood Control
Ottawa Herald notes flood damage from a July flood, with U S Army Engineers estimating city losses at 6.2 million dollars and refugees cared for by the Red Cross. City engineers report water and light plant swamped and hospital full while repairs proceed. Citizens urged to fund flood control measures totaling 770000 dollars to prevent recurring floods. Article urges action by residents of the Marais des Cygnes valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa Herald
U.S. Army
Ottawa
Red Cross
Ter and Light Plant
Maraisdes
Cygnes Valley
Pound
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Ottawa Saddle Club
J. A. R International
Main
Ranlen Ara
Greatald
Colorado
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Texas
Don Jordan Blow
Stith
Robert
Idren
David Webb
IK. U
Dare
Coon
Pivonka
Paola
Lamb Ambulance
Ottawans
Ada
Frank Armstrong
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