Side Swipes on flood control and Holy Week plans
Lamar Phillips hosts a 30 minute KTJO FM Ottawa University program detailing the Army Engineer plan with nine reservoirs, channel work, and levees for Ottawa and Osawatomie, plus a bond issue election April 3 and Ottawa changes. Also notes Palm Sunday at Wesleyan with mumps strike, a panicked PA setup, and a long local obituary and archival letter from Harriet Sheppard seeking a birth certificate.
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Marais Des Cygnes
Lamar Phillips
The
Herald
Ktjo-Fm
Ottawa University
Army Engineer
Ottawa
Osawatomie
Regent
Washington
Four Drivers Fined In County Court
Four drivers paid fines in county court here Saturday. Harry L. Ledom of Ottawa was fined 10 dollars and costs for failing to slow to avoid an accident. Russell Reams of Quenemo and Virgil Skelton of Wichita each paid five dollars and costs for failing to have current year tags displayed. Ralph W. Curtis of Rantoul was fined 10 dollars and costs for old tags and no valid license. All four were arrested by Highway Patrolmen.
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Harry L. Ledom
Ottawa
Russell Reams
Quenemo
Virgil’ Skelton
Wichita
Ralph W. Curtis
Rantoul
Living costs unchanged in February report
Washington reports that the nation's living costs stayed at January level in February, indicating no monthly change in consumer expenses for households. The release notes stability across major outlays, with energy and housing affecting overall pace minimal.
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Washington
Charter Days A Big Success at Ottawa University
Ottawa University enjoyed Charter Days with over 200 visitors and a Saturday evening performance of H. M. S. Pinafore in Memorial auditorium before about 800 fans. The event featured 45 performers, striking costumes, and strong staging, hailed as among the college’s best musicals in years.
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Ottawa University
H. M. S. Pinafore
Edgar D. Kerr
Ruth Lathrop
Memorial Auditorium
Ottawa
Robert Froning
Tulsa
Robert Wightman
Bartlesville
Gerald Bechtle
Ronald E. Dailey
Kansas City
O. A. William Jewell
O. U
William Myers
First Baptist Church
Robert Bowline
Jack Patty
Rat Poison Fatal in Jackson Homes
Two young children died yesterday in Jackson Michigan after apparently eating rat poison found in a kitchen cupboard while rummaging through their home. National authorities investigated the accidental poisoning and urged families to secure household chemicals.
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Jackson, Mich
First Holy Week Service Tonight
The first in a series of Holy Week union services will be held this evening at 7 30 at the Federated church. The services are sponsored by the Ministerial Association. Rev William Luce of the North Baptist church presides. Rev Charles Knight of the First Methodist church delivers the sermon The Mission that Brought Him. The Junior High school glee club will sing Were You There and Jesus Walked in this Lonesome Valley. Tomorrow night’s service will be at Trinity Methodist church at 7 30 with Rev Carl Adolphson presiding and Rev Roger Fredrikson giving the sermon.
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Federated Church
Ministerial Association
William Luce
The
North Baptist Church
Charles Knight
First Methodist Church
Harold Tarpley
Jesus
Lonesome Valley
Trinity Methodist Church
Carl Adolphson
Free Methodist Church
Roger Fredrikson
Easter Program at High School Auditorium
The annual Kay-Kayette Easter program will be presented Wednesday in the high school auditorium. John Dodgen a Ottawa University ministerial student will give the Easter message. Junior high students taking part include Jo Archer Sharon Whitley Peggy Nordyke Wanda Robertson Mac Wichman Roger Schmanke and Jeanne Johnson. The Junior high chorus will present two selections.
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John Dodgen
Ottawa University
Jo Archer
Sharon Whitley
Peggy Nordyke
Wanda Robertson
Mac Wichman
Roger Schmanke
Jeanne Johnson
Deaf Mute Sheds New Light On Chicago Boys Slay
A deaf mute, 52, Herman Rohlfes, says he saw two men fighting near Robinson Woods the night of Oct. 17 before three Chicago schoolboys were found slain nearby next morning. Experts say his sign language account appears credible, though police seek links between the fight and the killings. Rohlfes and his brother Edward earlier gave conflicting statements, but lie detector tests supported Edward's claim of no unusual activity.
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Chicago
Robinson Woods
Herman Rohlfes
Rohlfes
Robert
Anton
Edward
Forest Preserve
Edward Rohlfes
Ottawa Couple Injured In Olathe Crash
Mr and Mrs John Gover of 820 S Hickory suffered injuries when their Plymouth struck a concrete bridge railing in east Olathe after a dance and meeting. Mrs Gover dislocated hip cuts and bruises and was unconscious about an hour and a half. The car was a total loss.
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John Gover
S. Hickory
Olathe
Gover
Govers
Chamber of Commerce
American Legion Hall
Judy
Jeff
Ottawa
Cedar Street
John
Teacher Charged In Secret Marriage
New York high school art teacher George Wald age 34 is charged with abduction and rape over a secret marriage to Sydney Silverman then 17. Parents and police say Wald eloped January 9 and met only on weekends to hide the union. The case follows Wald’s third marriage amid a wave of sensational details.
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New York
George Wald
Sydney Silverman
Ward
Sydney
Elkton
Lawrence Man To Run Again For Governor
Lawrence banker LAWRENCE Gt-George Dock ing, 1954 Democratic nominee for governor, announced he would seek the nomination again citing the fought Republican factions in Kansas. He urged a progressive administration and reform to aid farmers, small business, and labor, while backing the national Democratic slate. Salome voiced support, and others said they would not run, with Brodrick offering to run for national committeeman to ease party fighting.
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Lawrence Gt
George Docking
Lawrence Banker
Kansas
Goor
William ¢. Salome
Wichita
Docking
Georgia Neese Clark Kay
Richland
Kas
U.S
Lyon Brodrick
Marysville
Gray
Brodrick
Internal Revenue Collector
Democratic Party
Republican Party
National Democratic Party
Midwest
House Studies Senate Measure
The House Agriculture Committee reviewed the Senate farm bill with opposition to a $100,000 ceiling on price supports and the compulsory soil bank element. Chairman Cooley aims for a House Senate conference within days, focusing on price supports dual parity soil bank and limitations.
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Washington
House Agriculture Committee
Senate
Cooley
D-Nc
Soil Bank
House
Rayburn
Dtex
House Senate
Sen
Ellender
D-La
Senate Agriculture Committee
Congress
Rep
Secretary of Agriculture
Benson
Ottawa Votes Next Tuesday On Flood Bonds
Ottawa votes next Tuesday on flood control bonds and a mayoral race. Forecaster notes partly cloudy and cooler with strong northerly winds and dusty conditions from today through Tuesday, with temperature ranges in the 40s to 50s and a high Saturday around 62 while conditions clear later.
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Ottawa
Earl Sink Seeks Commission Post in Ottawa County
Earl Sink of 5 miles northwest of Ottawa announced his candidacy for county commissioner in the north district seeking the Republican nomination in August. Ottawa voters face two questions on Tuesday April 3, a $770000 flood control bond issue and the mayoral race among Kenneth Andrews, F. Wilson, and James Alexander.
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Earl Sink
Ottawa
Sink
Franklin County
Wichita
Boech Aircraft Co
Whio
Kenneth Andrews
F. Wilson
James Alexander
Army Enemesr
Crocker Ae
Pomona
Melvern
Colder Weather Returns After Warm Ottawa Day
The Ottawa area saw a warm spell with temperatures near 80 two days ago drawing residents to highways golf courses and lakes. The weather service forecast colder weather for Kansas and cooler conditions in the northeast today with stronger winds and some dust tomorrow.
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Weather Bureau
Kansas
Midwest
Gulf Coast
Easter Egg Hunt at Field School for Grade Students
The seventh and eighth grade Kayette group at the Junior High will host an Easter egg hunt for Field School second graders Wednesday afternoon at Field School. To fund the eggs for the hunt the Kayettes stage a talent show tomorrow. Admission is an Easter egg. Featured on the program are Janice Barnhisel Marilyn McCall Kathy Garnet Judy Lister Carrol Bruce Janet and Joyce Cox Sandra Mathias Angel Baldwin Joyce Thornburg Jill Jefferis Carolyn Hood Janie Knight and Martha Senter.
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Kayettes
Janice Barnhisel
Marilyn McCall
Kathy Garnet
Judy Lister
Carrol Bruce
Janet
Joyce Cox
Sandra Mathias
Angel Baldwin
Joyce Thornburg
Jill Jefferis
Carolyn Hood
Janie Knight
Martha Senter
Illness Patterns Across Age Groups
Aged individuals tend to suffer from more long term illnesses while experiencing fewer short term illnesses compared with younger people. The contrast highlights how chronic conditions dominate in older populations whereas acute ailments are more common in youth.
Three-Engine XB-51 Bomber Crashes at Takeoff
An XB-51 three-engine jet bomber, the only one of its kind, crashed at takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base injuring Maj. James C. Rudolph and killing Staff Sgt. Wilbert R. Savage. The aircraft, en route to Eglin for film work, was one of only two built. the other crashed in 1952.
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EL Paso
Tex
Wilbert R. Savage
Dawsonville
James C. Rudolph
Air Force
Edwards Air Force Base
Muroe
Callif
Two Kansas board reappointments announced by governor
Topeka Kan governor Fred Hall today announced the reappointment of two state board members Paul Crowell of Paltsburg to a three year term on the State Board of Pharmacy and Mrs Edna Bernice Stewart of Kansas City to a three year term on the State Board of Review.
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Topeka
Fred Hall
Paul Crowell
Paltsburg
State Board of Pharmacy
Edna Bernice Stewart
Kansas City
State Board of Review
Dies In Fire In Wichita At Home
J P Wallace 46 died yesterday in a Wichita fire that swept his home. Dist Fire Chief C J Holder said Wallace was found seated in a chair. Fumes from an aluminum pan melted on a stove probably asphyxiated the victim. Mrs Wallace was out of the city.
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Wichita
J.P. Wallace
Dist
C. J. Holder
Wallace
Holder
Why Favor Flood Control
Mary B. Allen of 816 N Locust St Ottawa Kansas recalls three floods from 1909 1951. She urges residents to vote for flood control to protect homes churches and minds from worry and loss. The note closes with a Patrick Emerald food sale and gas service on March 28 at 10 30 a m.
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Russell
Ottawa
Kansas
Nelson
Hickory
Lincoln School
Sister
Red Cross
N. Locust
Mary
North Locust
Cleveland
Wilson
Mary B. Allen
St. Patricks
Two Held In Knifing Fray In Ottawa Night Incident
Two Ottawa men, James Butler and George C. Cooper, were held after a knifing in the city late Saturday night. Butler, 42, faces disturbing the peace and public drunkenness charges, Cooper, 19, faces disturbing the peace. Cooper was treated for a facial cut and released. The assault occurred near Second Street around 11:45 p.m. Butler was arrested on King Street five minutes later after allegedly admitting possession of a knife and discarding it. Both are due in county court today.
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Ottawa
James Butler
George C. Cooper
S. Cherry
Cooper
Butler
Second Street
King Street
Recommend Ouster Of Two Judges In Buchanan County
A Missouri Supreme Court special commissioner recommends ousting Buchanan County Missouri judges Presiding Judge John Madgett and Walt Smith for willful and malicious misconduct. The report cites evidence from a January hearing of bias in awarding county business and in writing county surety bonds, with conflicts in contracting and favoritism alleged.
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ST. Joseph
Buchanan
Missouri Supreme Court
James Clemens
Bowling Green
Evidenca
John Madgett
Walt Smith
Sive
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Bruce Spears
Harriet Sheppard
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Ark
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Skunk Run
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van Scoyoc
George Davis, Jr
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Correl Patrick
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Dick Mason
Ly Mason
Clarence Brown
Charles M. Sheldon
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Harriet Gross
Jim Gross
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Eye Street
Ft. Smith, Ark
John Ross
Paola
Jeanne Elwell
McPherson
Jeanne
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