Class rings feature Ottawa High juniors plans
Ottawa High School junior class officers met with three jewelry firms this morning to select class rings for the Class of 1956. Sponsors and officers are listed, with no ring style announced yet. Nearby Topeka board candidates Gerald Barker and Robert Schendel, both OU graduates, were nominated in yesterday's primary.
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Ottawa High School
Jim Green
Marvin Wilson
Kay Crites
Marilyn Henning
Alberta Baldwin
Teddy Brill
Gary Fredricks
Marjorie Lancaster
Bonnie Hughson
Gene Walker
Paul Perkins
Gerald Barker
Light Primary Vote Names Ottawa Board Candidates
In Ottawa a light primary produced six school board nominees from seven candidates with Dr. Arvid Berglund, Ben Park, JL B Paine, Harold Crawford, R C Winchester and Harry Rybolt advancing. Quincy Seymour was eliminated while Kenneth Andrews and Van Brown move to April 5 city elections for the street and utilities commissioner post. Andrews led among the six with the most first place votes. city commissioner totals show 718 votes cast from 780 voters at the polls.
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Ottawa
Arvid Berglund
Ben Park
JL. B. Paine
Harold, Crawford
R. C. Winchester
Harry Rybolt
Quincy Seymour
Kenneth Andrews
van Brown
Ubil
Seymour
L. I. Crater
Ivan Brown
Brown
Andrews
Crater
Herald
Herald Office
Seek Uranium Near Dexter
Orville H. Parker of Arkansas City and Ponca City Okla has leased about 4 500 acres near Dexter in eastern Cowley County for uranium search. Ten leases filed in Winfield register of deeds. terms are five years with cash and $1 per acre yearly if development not started in year one.
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Dexter
Kas
Cowley County
Orville H. Parker
Arkansas City
Ponca City
Okla
Register of Deeds
Winfield
United States
Parker's
Proposal Seeks 15000 To Widow Of Guard Kenaga
TOPEKA A bill from the Senate Claims and Accounts Committee would pay the widow, Mrs. Henry M. Kenaga, $15,000 for the death of her husband, a Kansas penitentary guard killed during an attempted escape on June 20.
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Topeka
Henry M. Kenaga
Kansas Penitentiary
Senate
Claims and Accounts Committee
Kenaga
Richmond to Hold Election
Richmond city election set for April 5 at the city building in the park. Judges named John Miller and Mason McLees. clerks listed as Mrs Abe Severns Mrs Virgil Smith and Mrs J R Smithheisler. Mayor candidate George Riche police judge to be written in and five councilmen to be chosen from Roberts Brown Dee Spaulding Joe Keyser Herb McClure Joe Wittman Alfred Nilges Al Pickert Harold Robertson John H Roeckers Allan DeGarmo.
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Richmond
Tthe
Park
John Miller
Mason McLees
Abe Severns
Virgil Smith
J. R. Smithheisler
George Riche
Robert Brown
Dee Spaulding
Joe Keyser
Herb McClure
Joe Wittman
Alfred Nilges
al Pickert
Harold Robertson
John H. Roeckers
Allan DeGarmo
Car Skids and Overturns Near Richmond
A car load of Ottawans escaped injury yesterday when a southbound 1953 Ford left an overpass half a mile south of Richmond and rolled into a ditch at about 2:30 p.m. Glen Garber 28 and his wife plus two young sons and Louise Paull of Ottawa were in the vehicle. no one hurt. Garber cited for driving at speed not reasonable and prudent. to appear in county court Saturday.
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Richmond
Glen Garber
Poplar
Garber
Louise Paul l
Ottawa
Jensen
Eric DeGraffenreid
Kenneth Cook
No Set-up in Rapid Pace of New Vehicle Registrations
Registrations for new vehicles continue to pour in at the county treasurer's office. A list of 29 was released today. The Ottawa registrations include Cryde Lorenz Packard sedan Wal ace Lecey Ford tudor Harry Seevers Mercury sedan Nathan Gallin Ford tudor Leo and Mary Ferguson Ford Crown Victoria C. E. Triplett Ford cab and chasis Haroldj or Mary Patchen Ford sedan Sheldon or Thelma Gull man Pontiac station wagon B. W. Deaton International cab and chassis S. W. or Beatrice Humphreys Buick tudor Hafer Brothers Ford sedan Quin Furniture Ford Vanette G. D. or Helen Weilepp Olds sedan Mr. or Mrs. Rummage sale Fri. Mar 25 City P. A. Hart Buick sedan Glenn Audil G. A. R. Bl-c-tt Trout Chevrolet tudor lina Frank Bogard Studebaker tudor Ivan or Isabelle Jacobsen Hudson sedan G. W. Ponton Cad Illac sedan Dale D. Brown Phy- Smouth tudor K. L. Hinderliter Studebaker pickup Ottawa Amusement company Chevrolet sedan Edward Seyler Chevrolet sedan Maxor Marjorie Floyd Dodge Suburban John Deere Plow company Chevrolet tudor. Also listed are outsiders with new vehicles: Everedt Beal Lane Ford Ranch Wagon Louis J. Schrant Richmond Ford sedan A. R. Pough Richmond Ford sedan and Herbert H. Cochran Williamsburg Studebaker pickup. Donald Lehman Ponling Data Lamb Ambulance Phone 380.
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Ottawa
Cryde Lorenz
Packard
Walace Lecey
Harry Seevers
Mercury
Nathan Gallin
Leo
Mary Ferguson
C. E. Triplett
Ford
Haroldj
Mary Patchen
Sheldon
Thelma Gullman
Pontiac
W. Deaton
Lina
Frank Bogard
Studebaker Tudor
Ivan Or Isabelle Jacobsen
Hudson
G. W. Ponton
Cad
Illac
Dale D. Brown
Phy- Smouth
K. L. Hinderliter
Studebaker
Ottawa Amusement Company
Chevrolet
Edward Seyler
Maxor Marjorie Floyd
Dodge
Louis J. Schrant
Richmond
A. R
Pough
Herbert H. Cochran
Williamsburg
Probe Death Of Waitress In Mysterious Circumstances
Boise Idaho report states Maida Neal a 26 year old waitress died in unclear circumstances after what was described as an overdose of sleeping pills possibly with rat poison. Coroner will seek autopsy to determine cause. Neal had reappeared in San Jose California under a different name after a lengthy disappearance. Her husband James Neal declined comment.
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Boise
Idaho
Maida
Neal
California
Russell Relyea
James Brandson
James Neal
San Jose
Calif
Marge Ricky “Mangini
John Mangini
Fail To Agree On Tax Slash In House Senate Clash
Washington House Senate conference failed to agree on a personal income tax cut passed by the House but rejected by the Senate. Rep. Cooper said the session lasted an hour with no compromise and the conferees will meet again Friday. He warned the tax-cut drive appears doomed as House Democrats seek broad cuts next year.
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Washington
House
Senate
Cooper
D-Tenn
House Democrats
Legion Second District convention schedule outlined
The American Legion and Legion Auxiliary plan a two day district convention with registration at 10 p m Saturday and a joint 1 15 p m meeting in Memorial auditorium A parade begins at 2 30 p m from North Main to Ottawa High School led by parade marshal John Gere A banquet at 7 p m features KU's Prof BE C Buhler. Sunday reports and officer elections conclude the program.
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American Legion
Legion
Second
North American
Memorial Auditorium
Main Street
John Gere
North Main
Ottawa High School
BE. C. Buehler
Armory
Ottawa Legion Post
Grace Duvall
Stephens
C. E. Buckner
Ottawa
Bonnie Kaufman
Clathe
Sue Williams
Garnett
Harriet Minardi
Kansas City
Winifred Brown
Baldwin
Chaplin
Ellen Warrington
Bonner Spring
Move To Save Equalization Bill In Topeka
Gov Fred Hall conferred with Senate and House Assessment and Taxation chairmen to salvage the principle features of a tax assessment equalization bill. He will not accept the House passed measure, which he says shows favoritism to utilities.
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Topeka
Fred Hall
Senate
House
Right To Work Law Gets Final Senate Approval
The Kansas Senate votes 32 to 7 to approve the right to work bill sending it to Gov. Fred Hall. Law aims to outlaw the union shop and prompt labor management changes amid debate over economic impact and constitutional rights.
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Senate
Cold Surge Promises Frigid Night Across Regions
Winter clings to the forecast as a new cold surge moves in tonight. Temperatures are expected to dip to as low as 3 above zero in the northwest and near 20 in the southeast with cloudy skies and no precipitation. Tomorrow should bring a clearing sky and highs in the 30s for the southeast. Ottawa posted 36 this morning after 41 yesterday, while Edmonton and other cities reported subzero or near freezing readings.
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Weather Bureau
Ottawa
Edmonton
Canada
Havre
Mont
Bismark
N. C
New York City
Chicago
Seventh annual Kay banquet honors father son ties
About 100 fathers and sons attended the seventh annual senior high Kay banquet at Garfield school last night. E C Beuhler from the University of Kansas spoke on Father Son Relations. J P Feighner was master of ceremonies. Music by an instrumental trio of Feighner, Green and Barr. Dinner prepared by mothers led by Mrs R W Barnhisel. Kayette girls assisted in serving.
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Gar’field School
E. C. Beuhler
University of Kansas
J.P. Feighner
Ottawa High
J. P. Feighner
Jim Green
Roger Barr
Pack No 79 Hosts Program With Troops 76 78 77
Cub Scout Pack No 79 hosted a program by Boy Scout troops 76, 78 and 77 last evening at Bulgene Field School. Jim Alexander, Fred Adamson and Glenn Oakes led the event which featured a Scout camping and hiking film. Three Scouts Bud Gage Paul Stone and John Gaing spoke on Scouting merits. Den No 3 earned the Duffields attendance trophy. Cubs displayed self designed crests and Ben Park was Cubmaster.
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Bulgené Field School
Jim Alexander
Fred Adamson
Glenn Oakes
Bud Gage
Paul Stone
John Gaing
Den
Duffields
Ben Park
Seek Delay On Truck Ruling In Kansas Missouri Reciprocals
Kansas officials seek a one month delay in Missouri’s order ending the reciprocity on truck licenses. Governor Hall directs action through the motor vehicle reciprocity commission. If telephoned talks fail, a Saturday Kansas City meeting with Missouri officials is planned. Bills to repeal the ten mile tax and raise truck license fees are pending in the Kansas House after Senate approval.
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Topeka
Kansas
Missouri
Fred Hall
Kansas Motor Vehicle Reciprocity Commission
Fred Gulick
Commission
Kansas City
Highway Patrol
Kansas House
Senate
Man Found Dead In Car Near Leavenworth
Kansas City dispatch reports Robert L. Jarred, 31, of Leavenworth Kansas, was found dead today in a motor car with a small shotgun across the body, death attributed to self-inflicted causes according to authorities.
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Kansas City
Kas
Robert L. Jarred
Leavenworth, Kas
Violent Spring Weather Hits Eastern Half Nation
Widespread storm brought blizzards rain sleet and winds across the eastern half of the nation. At least 30 deaths and millions in damage followed as flooding froze roads and power was disrupted. Northern Ohio saw a tornado injuring four while several states faced heavy losses and crop damage.
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Seaboard
Ohio
Midwest
Harry Ry
Bolt
Dakotas
Wyoming
Great Lakes
Canada
Florida
Gulf Coast
Texas
Plains
Mississippi Valley
Cutbank
Mont
Tennessee
Mississippi
Alabama
Cumberland
Buck
Michigan
Indiana
Kentucky
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Oklahoma
Illinois
Illnois
Nebraska
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
Kansas
Wisconsin
Tennessuae
Princeton
N.d
New York Central
Watertown
N. Y
No Change in Living Cost in February
The government reports February living costs stayed flat versus January while factory worker take home pay and buying power rose to a record high. The BLS says the living cost index stood at 144.3 percent of the 1947-49 average for the third straight month. Food prices rose slightly in some cities. Average after tax earnings for a three dependent factory worker climbed to 69.17 dollars weekly and 61.91 dollars for a single worker. This tax 76 cents higher than January for each type.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
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R. C. Supplee
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T. W. Tienshaw
Valley Center
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Cara Lou Fitzgerald
Claude Vitagerald
Oxford
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Fitzgerald
Goss
Cass
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L. B. Paine
Salo
U. S
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Board OF Education
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Donald Lehman
Ponling Data
Lamb Ambulance
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Paul Wunsch
Joseph McDowell
Sen. J. ©. Gunnels
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Gunnells
Leonard Rude
Parsons
Labor Committee
Philip Boyle
Beloit
Senate Education Committee
Richard Becker
Coffeyville
Wischita
John Ise
Kansas University
League of Women Voters
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