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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1966
Page
5
A news brief reports a 10 am meeting of the Northeast District Weed Association at the First Methodist Church. Delegates from Dow Chemical Co. Overland Park discussed herbicides during the informational segment of the program.
William G. Hegarty, longtime lis librarian at Ottawa University since 1961, resigns to take a similar post at Missouri Valley College in Marshall, Missouri. The Inn Restaurant to close Monday March 28. Adv. Robert M. Snowman, 19, cited Tuesday in the 1100 block of South Cedar for operating a motor vehicle with mufflers producing excessive noise.
AP dispatch from Saigon reports antigovernment protests in Da Nang and Hue intensifying the clash between Premier Ky's regime and the Buddhist leadership. Hue drew about ten thousand in city hall square with anti US banners, while Da Nang saw two thousand at an antigovernment rally amid strikes. A small group in Hue praised American aid against the Viet Cong. US Information Service staff hid equipment as fears mounted of possible sacking of the center.
KC Markets in Kansas City reports cattle 1 500 head steers steady 25 50 lower cows strong to 50 higher choice steers 27 00 28 00 choice heifers 26 50 utility and commercial cows 18 75 21 00 good and choice feeder steers 26 75 27 50 Hog figures show barrows and gilts steady to 25 lower 1 3 23 00 24 75 sows 20 50 22 00 Sheep 100 head choice spring lambs steady at 27 00 culled to good 8 00 9 00 Also consumer eggs large A 43 44 med 39 40 1 other farm eggs large A 35 38 med 30 32 wholesale eggs large 80 percent A 43 45 med 80 39 44
A recovery of money suit was filed in District Court Tuesday by two Franklin County women, Erma Jean Finch and Leta Service, seeking $3,000 plus interest against Louise Walker, O tawa, and Anchor Savings Association. They allege Dec 16 1965 credits of $5,000 were posted to each account and Dec 31 1965 Walker withdrew $2,000 from Finch and $1,000 from Service while the firm allowed the withdrawals. They seek judgment for $3,000 and interest from Dec 31 1965 and costs.
Hospital notes list Mrs George Finley of Princeton James L Anderson of Ottawa RFD 2 Lewis H Brown 109 Cedar and Tuesday dismissals Roy Batdorf 512 N Sycamore Scott Harrison Oklahoma City Joseph Mae son 1131 N Mulberry Harvey Gunn 525 N Cedar Mrs Dwane Bugg and baby daughter 715 S Oak Mrs Jay M Disberger and Son Pomona Sheryl Whan Baldwin Mrs Fred Lemon 815 N Oak Mrs Edna Scott 919 N Main Wednesday
World renowned Roman Catholic theologian Bernard Haring of Germany foresaw women being ordained as deaconesses and open to priesthood discussions. Sister Mary Ann Ida of Mundelein College welcomed the Vatican II implications as Church deliberations on women progress.
The damage case of John S. Powelson versus Noble C. Metz Inc and Go lay and Co Inc entered another stage after a day of testimony. Powelson seeks 76 874 in damages for allegedly faulty pipeline milking equipment purchased Oct 1 1963 and related losses to his cowherd. He claims four breaches including warranties and an implied warranty that the equipment was safe and properly installed. He also alleges defendants failed to complete a barn and failed to pay 274 for a used milking machine. Whitewater Property Corp of Cambridge City Ind filed a petition alleging Powelson owed 10 909 20 for four pipeline systems an AA feeding system and a 7 ton feed bin and seeks possession of the property with proceeds applied to the allegedly due balance. Defendants have 20 days to answer.
Ottawa University debaters finished second in the Pi Kappa Delta Province of the Plains regional tourney at Colorado State College in Greeley last weekend. Harold Matney and David Holmberg won four debates and a superior rating, one of three teams to do so. James Anderson earned a superior in Discussion, Carl Joecks in extemporaneous speaking, Matney and Holmberg also earned strong ratings, and coach Mike Tweet was honored as vice governor of the regional province.
An Ottawan and a Pomona man aboard the aircraft carrier USS Hornet have returned to Long Beach California after over seven months in the South China Sea near Vietnam. Seaman Wayne V. Keim and fireman apprentice Roderick V. Koon were awarded the Viet Nam Service Medal for their participation in the war.
New Hampshire Insurance Co. secured a judgment for $1941.59 plus 6 percent interest from March 22 and costs after Mr. and Mrs. Chester R. Stenville Lane failed to answer in a money suit filed in District Court. Judge Floyd Coffman granted the default judgment.
Franklin County District Court set April 4 at 9 30 a m with 30 jurors summoned for April 12 at 9 a m. Pending criminal cases include Lawson Far rar Munday Tillery Record Crofts Drake and others. Civil actions list multiple divorces partitions damages and modifications. Jurors named include Lytle Harsh Hughes Horne Price Nitcher and many others.
In Rawalpindi Pakistan revealed tanks and jet planes from Communist China. The display included five Chinese T59 medium tanks and four MIG-19 fighters, marking the first time Chinese weapons were exhibited publicly. The parade also featured American Patton tanks and Sabre F104 jets, underscoring Pakistan’s continuing alliance with the United States while edging closer to China amid regional tensions.
President Johnson rejected a rapid tax hike to curb inflation while keeping the option open for later. He noted a slowing economy with a 17 percent drop in February housing starts and urged weighing the impact of a new tax measure before additional steps. He also announced Robert W. Komer as special assistant on nonmilitary Vietnam matters and commented on U S China contacts and AFL CIO independence and party alignment.
Wellsville Unified School District 289 approves Earl G. Allender as principal of Wellsville High School and hires four new teachers for the 1966-67 year. New staff include Jo Ann Cearfoss English and speech, Mary Ellen Crawford English and social studies, Douglas Nelson social science, and Ingo Roedig German and English.
Garnett firemen weary after chasing 17 blazes this month. A house fire at the Walter Brown residence on South Main was brought under control by noon but damage is estimated extensive. Fire chief Ed McDonald blamed carelessness, dry weather, and sparks from passing train wheels, with grass fires driving most calls.
Nesmith, 55, former state legislator and current Kansas economic opportunity program coordinator, filed for the Republican nomination in the 3rd District. He is a Belleville native, KU alum, ex football captain, and former Buffalo coach. Nesmith cites wasteful federal spending and says Gov. John Anderson is a close friend and potential opponent.
The city commission meets at 7 PM with a presentation of a petition for sewers in the northeast Ottawa area, renewal of a lease to the Air Force, and discussion of a sidewalk petition filed last week.
George Andrew Nelson 69 of Richmond, longtime resident since last September, died recently with services held March 21 at Farris Chapel Garnett. Surviving include wife, one daughter Nadine Peine, four grandchildren, two sisters. Ruth Patrick Wilson 73 of Waverly died at home after four years there. Services set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Jones Funeral Home Waverly with burial in Waverly Cemetery. Surviving are husband Charley M Wilson and three brothers E W Patrick John Patrick and Leslie Patrick.
Area schools competed in a Northeast Kansas speech and drama festival at KU over the weekend. Melvern, Spring Hill, Osage City, Quenemo, Baldwin, Lyndon, and Wellsville earned superior or higher ratings across acting, readings, oratory, poetry, and informational speeches.
A prairie fire burned several thousand acres of grass and pastureland in Lyon County before it was extinguished Tuesday night. The blaze began near Olpe Monday night and spread along the Kansas Turnpike into the county's south, reaching five miles south of Emporia. No buildings were in the fire’s path.
Funeral services for Mrs Vicola Robinson Reekie will be held Thursday at 2 pm from the mortuary with Rev Bill Fowler officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Cemetery. Adamson funeral services for Mr Chester C Adamson are set for Friday from the mortuary with Rev Charles P Knight officiating. Interment also in Highland Cemetery. Masonic services by Ottawa Lodge No 18 AF and AM with W Phil McCracken PM and Estes Northway WM officiating.
Jaye Todd of 709 Massasoit faces charges for maintaining a trailer park on property zoned District B Second dwelling district where such use is unlawful. Complaint filed by Vern Wadkins, city building inspector. Todd posted a $50 bond.
Readable sales notices list multiple auctions in Kansas including Claude Beeks Farm Machinery 14 miles north Baldwin and Arthur Harris Farm Machinery 5 miles southwest of Ottawa. Also Print and Son Ben Printy and Printy’s Auction House host weekly sales every Tuesday and Thursday in Ottawa with Harold Stewart as general auctioneer.
Local ads offer 10 percent discount if paid by 5 p.m. the day before publication with deadlines at 5 p.m. for classified and 9:30 a.m. on publication day for want ads. Per word and per insertion rates labeled. Card of Thanks rates noted.employment pitch describes no money to invest, farming knowledge helpful, regional manager Dave Powell contact in Dallas Texas.
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