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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1961

Page

4

Finds Coyotes On His Farm

L. B. Schendel found a den of five young coyotes on the prairie south of his farm on the Louie Schendel property while seeking stray calves. Lois Schendel accompanied her father as he fetched shovels and a gun and then took the den to Paola courthouse. Mrs. Dot Harrison hosted Fidelis Class devo tions at Wellsville Methodist. Mrs. Maurine Bowsworth gave a Kansas heritage devotion. The Cen tennial Bean Supper planning followed an exchange of bulbs and plants. Sue Barnard will visit Tilford Barnard in Bartlesville Okla. to attend leaders training for Girl Scouts. Mrs. Drennan, guest from Polo, Ti, heads to Excelsior Springs Mo. to train leaders for a multi-county area. Emery Baumann entered Research Hospital in Kansas City for treatment.

Bernice Holden L. B. Schendel Louie Schendel Lois Schendel Paola Wellsville Methodist Church Dot Harrison Maurine Bosworth Nina Jacoby Kansas Pearl Lingle Wyona Mallory) Drennan Polo Excelsior Springs Ltake Drennan

Speeding trio cited by state troopers in county area

Three persons were cited for speeding by state troopers yesterday. Charles Nathaniel Webb 31 and Kenneth Steenstry 41 of Kansas City Mo both drove 60 mph in trucks over 5000 pounds the limit 50 mph. Steenstry also cited for failing to hear at daily log. Meredith D Montgomery 26 Winfield cited for 75 mph in high speed zone. Nearby, a collision in the 300 block on South Oak caused minor damages to two vehicles. Mary Hoppe two wandered off and was found after a neighborhood search. Mary declined to say where she had been.

Charles Nathaniel Webb Kenneth Howard Steenstry Kansas City Steenstry Meredith D. Montgomery Winfield Mary Hoppe Leopold Hoppe S. Elm Mary

Funeral services for John M. Kinsley held near Centropolis

John M. Kinsley died April 27 and funeral services were conducted May 1 at the Old German Baptist Church near Centropolis by ministers Alva C. Riffey Jess Knaus and George Edgecomb. Pallbearers were Dave Wray Lloyd Shuck Ezra Jami son Harold Riffey Floyd Beck ner and Claude Edgecomb. Burial followed at Pleasant Hill Cemetery Centropolis. Ottawa 1.0.C.F. Lodge to lead graveside service at Hope Cemetery after George B. Reed's service tomorrow at 10 a.m. at Towner's Chapel. Reed was a Rebekah Lodge member for about fifty years.

John M. Kinsley Old German Baptist Church Centropolis Alva C. Riffey Jess Knaus George Edgecomb Dave Wray Lloyd Shuck Ezra Jamison Harold Riffey Floyd Beckner Claude Edgecomb Pleasant Hill Cemetery Ottawa C.F. Lodge Hope Cemetery George B. Reed Towner’s Chapel Rebekah Lodge

Jet Bomber Down In Flames Over Wisconsin

An Air Force B47 six engine jet crashed in Giles Flowage area of extreme northern Wisconsin during a simulated bombing run. Two of four crew survive including Captain Frank Meade who was unhurt. One survivor has a broken leg. Meade and other crew members walked out about 22 hours after rescue planes spotted the wreckage. The ground party was guided by radio messages from survivors. The crash occurred near Ironwood radar tracking station and Iron County sheriff’s department directed search.

Hurley Wis Northwoods Forbes Air Force Base Topeka Kan Air Force Frank Meade Meade Iron County Sheriff's Department Giles Flowage Wisconsin Angelo Baldovin Ironwood Mich

Deaths in Abilene and Lyndon area mark mournful week

Francis Lloyd Harrington 17 of Abilene died after a two car collision south of Abilene. He is survived by his parents and six siblings, with grandparents in Ottawa and Emporia. Ottawa relatives attended the funeral. Delbert Burkdoll 49, retired farmer of Topeka, formerly of Lyndon, died at home. He married Evelyn Stitt in 1932 and leaves a widow, parents, two brothers, and two sisters. Services for Burkdoll will be at Lyndon Methodist Church, with burial in Lyndon Cemetery. viewing at Shaffer Mortuary.

Francis L. Harrington Francis Lloyd Harrington Abilene Frank Harrington Williamsburg Sam Harrington Ottawa Mike Ast Emporia Homewood Harrington Delbert Burkdoll Topeka Lyndon Evelyn Stitt Falls City Neb Mt. Pleasant E.U.B. Church F. L Bessie (Brewer) Burkdoll Dean Bert Barkdoll Mabel Poert

JFK Sees Hope as Laos Cease-Fire Talks Progress

President Kennedy and top advisers note indications of progress toward a Laos cease-fire as negotiations resume. Arthur Dean to Geneva with aim of an inspected nuclear test ban while concerns linger about possible Soviet cheating on the programmable moratorium.

Washington Kennedy Lwere Sch National Security Council United States Soviet Union Top Strategy Board Vientiane Pathet Lao Arthur Dean Geneva Defense Department Atomic Energy Commission

Market Report From Kansas City Hogs Cattle and Sheep

AP market summary shows hogs 4 500 head moderately active with barrows and gilts steady to 25 lower, sows steady. 230 240 lb barrows and gilts 16 50 17 00, 250 400 lb sows 14 75 15 50. Sheep 3000 lambs steady, ewes steady. choice to prime lambs 17 00 50, utility to good ewes 3 50 4 00. Cattle 5 000 calves 190, steers slow steady, heifers slow steady, cows active steady. good to choice steers 22 50 24 00, good to choice heifers 22 01 23 80, mixed yearlings 22 50 24 00, utility and commercial cows 16 03 18 00, good and choice readers 25 00 30 00, stockers 24 50 26 60, feeders 22 50 24 25.

Kansas City

Katanga to enter talks with U.N. on disarmament

Katanga's government says it will begin discussions with the United Nations on disarming the Katanga army and removing foreign advisers. The move signals a policy shift as Tshombe, guarded in Coquilhatville, faces U.N. pressure and years of secessionist resistance.

Elisabethville, the Congo Moise Tshombe Katanga United Nations Tshombe Coquilhatville Joseph Kasavubu World Organization U.N. Security Council

Hospital Notes Admissions and Dismissals

Admissions list includes Mrs. Ross V. Duvall of Waverly Mrs. Donald Nickelson of 711 Tremont Mrs. Eldon Good of Maple William Morrow 327 S Mulberry Patricia Ann Hoffman 1529 S Oak and others. Dismissals note Leona Husted 107 S Hickory Mrs. Jerry Thompson and baby daughter Overbrook today.

Ross V. Duvall Waverly Donald Nickelson Tremont Eldon Good William Morrow S. Mulberry Patricia Ann Hoffman S. Oak Leona Husted S. Hickory Jerry Thompson Overbrook

Castro Declares Free Elections Unneeded in Cuba

Prime Minister Fidel Castro declared Cuba will not hold elections and will chart its socialist path, denouncing U S disapproval. He announced nationalization of church schools, expulsion of foreign-born clergy, and warned U S cities could face danger, while insisting churches may stay open.

Key West Fla Fidel Castro Cuba Havana Castro United States U.S Hiroshima

Carr named chairman of KU advisory board 1961-62

Dr. Robert M. Carr of Junction City is named chairman of the advisory board for the Greater University Fund at the University of Kansas for the 1961-62 term. He succeeds prior leadership and will oversee fundraising and donor relations for KU.

Lawrence Robert M. Carr Junction City Greater University Fund University of Kansas

One Man Appears In Police Court In Osage City

Lynn H Huffman 19 of Osage City appeared at a 10 minute Police Court arraignment. He was fined $15 for following too close and a collision in the 600 block on North Main yesterday. Lila L Newland 55 of Baldwin suffered major damages to her car. Huffman’s car had minor damages. Investigating officers said Newland pulled to the curb to discharge a passenger when the crash happened. Dorothy D Hull 39 of Princeton forfeited a $10 bond for failing to yield the right of way. John Cruces 28 of 128 S Poplar had disturbing the peace charge dismissed. Virginia Lee Brecheisen 37 of 416 S Cherry had a trial for following too close postponed due to her attorney’s absence.

Lynn H. Huffman RFD Osage City Huffman North Main Lila L. Newland Baldwin

Osawatomie State Hospital Program Planned

Osawatomie and Paola host groups plan Community Hospital Night to honor hospital employees and volunteers. More than 500 attended last year. this year expected 750. Awards will recognize 34 employees for 10 to 40 years of service and 19 volunteers. Plaques to several local organizations for hospital support. Centennial theme speech by Lowell Gish recalls the hospital’s 1863 origins.

Osawatomie Osawatomie State Hospital Osawatomie City Paola Johnson County Ottawa Kansas

Notice of Hearing in Estate of William O Baker deceased

In Franklin County Kansas Probate Court Eva Baker Morris administratrix petitions for final settlement and approval of accounts for the estate of William O Baker deceased It asks for heirs to be determined and property assigned Written defenses must be filed by May 11 at Ottawa Court hearings set in Ottawa City May 1961 with Bowers and Bowers Attorneys representing petitioner

State of Kansas Franklin County William ©. Baker Ottawa Eva Baker Morris

Estate of Arthur E. Mesenhimer final settlement sought

Kenneth E. Meenchimer, executor of the will of Arthur E. Mesenhimer deceased, files for final settlement of the estate in Franklin County Kansas. The petition requests approval of executor acts, fees, and expenses, determination of heirs and devisees, and distribution per the will. Defenses must be filed by May 1, 1961 at 10:00 a.m. in Ottawa court.

State of Kansas Franklin County Arthur E. Mesenhimer Kenneth KE. Mesenhimer

Women Wanted 10 Sewing Machine Operators

Job offer for ten sewing machine operators at Made O Day factory 403% S Main. In person applications accepted for ages 17 to 45 with steady work, paid vacation and holidays, insurance coverage and other benefits.

O'Day S. Main

Card of Thanks for 87th Birthday Open House

Mrs. C. P. Fritts thanks everyone who helped with her 87th birthday open house and those who sent flowers cards and gifts including the American Legion and Auxiliary for their courtesies.

American Legion and Auxiliary C. P. Fritts

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