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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1961

Page

5

Nine DeMolay members attend Atchison conclave

Franklin County DeMolay sent nine members to the Northeast District Conclave in Atchison. Jack Kille was named chaplain after the election. The group joined the Kayettes for a dinner dance, and other local items noted include teaching contracts and a polio clinic plan.

Franklin County Order of de- Molay Atchison Tom Laury Gerald Howell Paul Boyke Jack Kille Jim Moody Fred Onley Jay Boyce Phil Burress John Gustafson Kayettes

Wellsville School Board Publishes Minutes and Tuition Plan

Wellsville School Board decided to publish its regular and special meeting minutes in The Wellsville Globe. The board discussed summer baseball with local residents and took on lighting duties for the field. They approved $3 per student annually for tuition students from School District No. 109 and planned a bake sale to fund church nursery toys and equipment.

Wellsville School Board Wellsville Globe Lowell Collins Forrest O'Neil Gene Barnett Charles Tomlin Raymond Cobb Bill Lytle Donald Averill Weillsville Bill Kyte W.S.C.S Ed Barnett Wendell Hicks Larry Averill Richard Moherman Bill Kyle Keith Adriance

Thieves Take Drill Bits From Pratt Firm

Pratt thieves entered the Reed Roller Bit Co. oil industry supplier in Pratt Saturday night and escaped with drill bits valued at about six thousand dollars. Local residents report the incident as a significant loss to the firm.

Elbert Phares Freda Ream New Pratt Ton Reed Roller Bit Co Pratt

Scout Leaders To Conference In Garnett May 7 Session

Marais des Cygnes District Boy Scouts of America announces a training conference for Franklin and Anderson County scout leaders. The 1:45 p.m. session at Graham Cattlemen's School in Garnett features instructors from Ottawa University and Troop 77 with Alvin Hall in charge. A second session is set for May 21 at the Ottawa Army recruiting station.

Marais Des Cygnes Boy Scouts of America Hhas Franklin Anderson County Graham Cattlemen's School Garnett Earl Snyder W. D. Bemmels Otawa University Fred Adamson Ottawa Ed ‘Kaspar Ray Miles Alvin Hall Boy Scouts Bob Wilbur Kaw Council Woody Dally Don Kennedy Wellsville Army W. 3Rd

Reunion at Wellsville celebrates W H S alumni

A record 380 graduates attended the Wellsville High School Alumni Banquet on Saturday. The centennial theme featured wagon centerpieces, a sod house and tepee at tables, with senior mothers serving. Gene Barnett led the business meeting as president, recognizing the 70 year class with Cora Barnett and Nell Smith present. Olive Smith spoke for the 50 year class from Ottawa, with Darrell Harbison and Paul Warren representing other classes. The 10 year class will provide officers next year, and a $201 collection plus wings for display were noted, with plans for future donations by the class of 1959.

W.H S Gene Barnett Cora (Batdorf) Barnett Nell (Collins) Smith Paul Warren Darrell Harbison Wellsville Walter Collins Nina (Barton) Jacoby Olive (Wright) Revey Raymond Lidikay Therressa Wright L. E. Riley Whittier Calif

Local Markets Listing and Grain Prices Across States

The page lists many out of state residents and local traders including Albert D. Johnson Oklahoma Edna Smith Washington D C Merle Fisher Michigan Hazel Allerrbach Missouri Mabel Collins Idaho Leila Wiggin Missouri Robert Wright Idaho Leland Wright Idaho Mary Morganstein Missouri Forrest Wright Idaho Gerald Rigney Colorado Jack Bell Missouri James Lytle Oklahoma Aileen Crist Wisconsin Don Breithaupt New Mexico Arilla McMahon Colorado Gerald Collins Missouri Gailyn Collins Missouri Elaine Allen Missouri Shirley Missouri Albert Jones Missouri Patricia Jones Missouri Bob Dougherty Missouri Gary Cordell Missouri Doris Dougherty Missouri Donald Cox Missouri Dixie Sheridan Missouri Sandra Early Oklahoma Dean Cox Missouri Monika Keesee Missouri Pay O est Ab Rr ety Bar Corn Eggs etc Missouri prices for corn oats eggs heavy hens light hens etc are shown in fragmented text.

Albert D. Johnson Oklahoma Orewe (Hill) Riley California Edna Smith Washington D. C Merle Danada) Fisher Michigan Hazel (Tucker) Allerbach Missouri Mabel (Wright) Collins Idaho Leila Sleepy) Wiggins Robert Wright Leland Wright Mary (Barnett) Morganstein Forrest Wright Gerald Rigney Colorado Jack Bell James Lytle Aileen (Wright Crist Wisconsin Don Breithaupt New Mexico Arilla (O'Connor McMahon Gerald Collins Gailyn (Farrell

Farmers Can Appeal Feed Grain Rulings in Franklin County

Farmers in Franklin County may appeal lease acreages and yields set under Feed Grain Programs. They must provide evidence on corn and grain sorghum yields and substantiation for upward base acreage adjustments as required by the Franklin ASC County Committee.

Franklin County Franklin Asc

Hospital Notes and Births This Week

Admissions include Mrs. Flossie Ferguson at 404 E Wilson and Mrs. Agnes Hogan at 528 S Oak. Births: Mr. and Mrs. Gary Fredricks at 1431 Locust a son born Sunday. Dismissals list several patients including Mrs. James Bailey and William Webker.

Flossie Ferguson E. Wilson Agnes Hogan S. Oak Leona Husted S. Hickory Gary Fredricks James Bailey William Webker Kathy Ann Flager RFD Gary Blakesley Tre‘ment Ricky Lee Lines Beech Elizabeth Kelley Hickory Victor,Warren

Kansas City Market Cattle and Hogs Show Mixed Movements

Cattle trading mixed with steers and heifers down to 25 while cows hold or rise. Calves and stockers active but steadier. Veal and feeders show narrow gains. hogs firm to higher on barrows and gilts, sows up modestly. Sheep and lambs steady with good to choice lambs at 14.00 to 17.50.

Kansas City Gered Ann

Retired Grain Dealer Dies At Hutchinson

Herman Walker, 71, a retired grain dealer, died Sunday night of a heart attack after returning home from a hospital Friday following a major operation six weeks prior. He is survived by his widow, two daughters Mrs Clyde M Teed of Yarsons Sun and Mrs Frank C Veal of Bellaire Tex, and two sons Charles W Walker Odessa Tex and William C Walker Casper Wyo.

Hutchinson API Herman § Walker Clyde Mteed The Yarsons Sun Frank C. Veal Bellaire Tex Charles W. Walker Odessa William C. Walker Caser Wyo

Marriage Licenses For Harmon and Snodgrass in Lawrence

Willam WL Harmon aged 22 of Overbronk j and Mary Beth Snodgrass aged 18 of Lawrence obtain marriage licenses in Lawrence. The filing records note their ages and residences as required for the ceremony.

Willam WL Harmon Overbronk J Mary Beth Snodgrass Lawrence

Banquet Reunion Committees and 1950s Officers Listed

Banquet and reunion committees are detailed with invitations by Phillip and Nina Jacoby, Connie Jacoby, Dennis Shields. tickets by Dick Moherman, Norman Shannon, Phillip Jacoby, Dupreeze Pearson. dining room staff led by Harold and Imogene Good, J Lynn Holtwick, Jean Holtwick, Elmer McConnell, Doris McConnell, Jim Wright, Barbara Wright, Donald Caruthers, Kay Caruthers, decoration by Marjorie Barnett, Mary Collins, Mildred Roche, Phyllis ONeil, Neva My ers, Mae Todd Broers. reception by Donald Harrison, Bill Kyle, Marceline Todd, Marguerite Leib, Phillip and Nina Jacoby, Doris Coffman. This year’s officers were: president Gene Barnett, vice president Phyllis ONeil Seyler, secretary-treasurer Nina Jacoby.

Phillip Nina Barton) Jacoby Connie Jacoby Dennis Shields Dick Moherman Norman Shannon Phillip Jacoby Dupreeze Pearson Harold Imogene Hill Good J. Lynn Jean Holtwick Elmer Doris Anderson McConnell Jim Barbara Blackwell Wright Donald Kay O’connor Caruthers Marjorie Cayot

Two Accidents Reported Involving Hull and Myers

Dorothy D Hull 39 of Princeton was charged with failing to yield after her 1956 car collided with Eva K Myjers 20 of Ottawa’s 1959 car at 15th and Main around 6 p m Saturday. Hull was turning left onto Main from East 15th. Myers was traveling north on Main. Both vehicles suffered major damage. A 1959 pickup driven by Franklin Eugene Thorpe 17 of Lawrence overturned on a Lincoln Township road west of Ottawa Saturday night. Thorpe said loose gravel caused the loss of control.

Dorothy D. Hull RFD Princeton Eva K. Myjers 15Th Main Hull East 15Th Myers Franklin Eugene Thorpe Lawrence Lincoln Township Ottawa Thorpe

Open House Draws 2000 at Osawatomie State Hospital

More than two thousand people attended an Open House at Osawatomie State Hospital on Sunday to learn about psychiatric treatment and extend support to the mentally ill. Rain reduced expected turnout from about three thousand. relatives and neighbors formed roughly half the visitors.

Osawatomie Osawatomie State Hospital Johnson County Mental Health Association JA Hospital

Funeral services for Dwight R Means

Funeral services for Dwight R Means who died April 25 were held at the Lamb Funeral Home on April 29. Dr Raymond P Jennings officiated. Pallbearers were John J Pinney Wayland Blair Harold Staadt Harry Worthington B Mac Seymour Glenn Hayward James Seymour and George Spears. Mrs Bruce Spears sang hymns accompanied by Mrs J R Henning. Burial was in Highland Cemetery.

Dwight R. Means Lamb Funeral Home Raymond P. Jennings John J. Pinney Wayland Blair Harold Staadt Harry Worthington B. Mac Seymour Glenn Hayward James Seymour George Spears Bruce Spears J. R. Henning Highland Cemetery Gerald Barnes Beverly Gerald Barnes Towner's Chapel Charles P. Knight Howard Mann Lowell Farr Jack McClure Lloyd Hazelrigg Burton Weber Sam Mott Toby Watts Gilbert Booth Eldon Finch Harlan Miller Richard MccClay J. M. Kilgore Fred Kissinger Kenneth Andrews Robert Andrews

Deaths George B. Reed 76 Louisburg jeweler

George B. Reed 76 a Louisburg resident and Ottawa native died yesterday en route to St Luke s Hospital Kansas City after illness since March 1. Born July 28 1684 he was a jeweler and married Ella M Gray in 1922 and Ava Papst in 1960. He was an Odd Fellow 50 years and Trinity Methodist Church member. Surviving are his widow two brothers two sisters and several nieces. Services Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Towner s Chapel. Rev Ray H. Smith will officiate. Burial in Hope Cemetery.

George B. Reed Louisburg Ottawa St. Luke’s Hospital Kansas City George S Clara A. (Bingaman) Reed Ella M. Gray Ava Papst Trinity Methodist Church Samuel W. Reed Charles Reed Kas Zola Evans Blue Rapdis Sarah M. Winter Richmond Towner’s Ray H. Smith Hope Cemetery

Gensman Lloyd D. Dies After Illness at Memorial Hospital

Lloyd Dennis Gensman 1885 Sept 15 196? died yesterday in Ransom Memorial Hospital after several days in failing health. A farmer and stock man, he married Isalone Rose Beach in Beaver Oklahoma on December 12 1917. Survived by widow two sons Chester Loren and Donald Lloyd, a daughter Lauren, nine grandchildren one brother and two sisters. Services at Towner’s Chapel Wednesday at 2 p.m. Rev Charles Gross will officiate. Burial Highland Cemetery.

Lloyd Dennis Gensman Ransom Memorial Hospital Andale Conrad and Hattie (Osburn) Gensman Isalone Rose Beach Beaver Okla Trinity Methodist Church Chester Loren Gensman Ottawa Donald Lloyd Gensman Perryton Tex Lauren Stevenson R. P. Gensman Logan Glenn Bickel Enid Eva Garrison Grand Junction Colo Towner

Harvey L. Saffer 68 Quenemo farmer dies at hospital

Harvey L. Saffer of Quenemo died at 1:55 today after being a patient since Friday. A farmer born Sept. 8, 1892 in Americus, he was the son of H. L. and Lydia Saffer. He married Ellen Orr of Moberly, Mo. She died in 1959. He was a Methodist. survived by sister Mrs Jesse P. Way of Wichita and brother Vernon Saffer of Mesa, Arizona.

Harvey L. Saffer Quenemo Ransom Memorial Hospital Americus H. L Lydia (Saylor) Saffer Ellen Orr Moberly Methodist Church Jessie P. Way Wichita Vernon Saffer Mesa Ariz

Traffic Toll Topeka Report Summary Update

AP records show Kansas traffic deaths over 48 hours to 9 am Monday total 8 for April and 54 deaths in May. The 1961 total reaches 162, compared with 128 in the same 1960 period.

Topeka Kansas

Probate hearing for Effie Wilkerson estate in Franklin KS

First published April 17 1961 and last May 1 1961 notice of hearing in Franklin County Probate Court Kansas. John N Wilkerson son and heir at law petitions for determination of the decedent Effie B Wilkersons estate descent concerning described real property.

Franklin County Kansas Effie 8 Wilkerson State of John N. Wilkerson Effie Township Effie S. Wilkerson Ottawa

Topeka Man Dies While Driving After Heart Attack

James Cooper, 30, of Topeka died yesterday of a heart attack while driving. His car veered into a ditch on U S 24 near Silver Lake, 18 miles west of Topeka. A passenger in the vehicle said Cooper suddenly slumped against the steering wheel. the passenger was uninjured.

Topeka Kan James Cooper U. S. 24 Silver Lake Here Highway Patrol Cooper

Wilkerson Petitioner Legal Notice Summary

John N Wilkerson files a legal petition with Anderson Byrd Attorneys for petitioner. The notice indicates involvement of named counsel and representation details for the case.

John N. Wilkerson Anderson & Byrd Attorneys

Franklin County Sale Co Horse Sale Notice

Locust and Wilson Ottawa Kansas hosts Ever Saturday horse consignments on May 16 night at Neosho Livestock Commission Neosho Missouri.

Franklin County Sale Company Locust & Wilson Ottawa Kas Neosho Livestock Commission CO Neosho Missouri

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Delores Bechtle Nazarene Bethay” “College Bethany Agra Snyder Pharmacy S. Main Charles L. Moss William J. Moss Ellis Shining Star Rantoul High School Albert J. Brox Ottawa High School Claremont Ralph Z. Trujillo Louis L. Kindred Eudora Charles M. Hill Stark Walter C. McPheeters Lee Summit Theodore V. Gingrich Emporia Carol Jean Bischoff W. G. Tulloss Myrtle Collins Welsville Jersey Tast J. E. Berry Nancy Kathy McFarland LH. Rfd Clare Sowers Williamsburg Manhattan J. E Berry Jack Spillman Kincaid Leopold Hoppe Grace Episcopal Church Omaha Neb Russell Rauscher Oklahoma City Nebraska Arthur C. Lichtenberger W. B. Smith Lions Club Lew Paramore Mississippi Valley Association Wellsville News Bernice Holden Baldwin Frank Gleason L. A. Schellack Don Hackler Patty High Macy Gladys Earry Schellack M. L. Auverill Crescent Club Oren Carroll George Gershwin Russell Lambert Roy Burbridge Sadie Herring Vera Foulks Elmer Sieg Miami County Hospital Paola Mrs. Dee Louk of Mrs. Claron Bailey Sr Scout Leaders Jerry Lewis Cuinderia Tormey Howell ED Wynn Jupitth Anderson Henry Silva Robert Hutton Ont Count Basie See Williams Anna Maria Alberghetti the Princess Jerry Lawes Benoni D. Glucksman Freak Taskba Mur Miron EY le Larry McCracken Middle Creek Five Corners Jerry Fann Waverly IBM Automation Institute of Kansas City C. L. West Metropolitan Baptist Church Tulsa Evinrude Sales & Service Legals Harry Smith Towner’s Chapel North Main AL Aansas Aneee North American Hotel Desk iNotices J Union Nancy Lamb W. M. Vola Phillips Sec Ottawa Lodge No A.F A.M Floyd H. Coffman John H. Murray Myron S. Steere Jr Sidney QO. Morris Senator Dunlap A. F. Lewis Rt Church Fruit Farm Walter George Lawrence Viking L. A. Hodges St., Lawrence Printy and Sons Ben Printy N. Main Jack Nelson Pomona Overbrook Gordon James Phone Feed Home Wilson Myers Bros Centropolis Claude Howard John Lester W. H. Lucas Edith B. Steele Watate Wakarusa Richland Tinilles Kaa Albert Stewart and Son C. Beatty Albert Beatty Lyndon
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