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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1963

Page

3

Local notices and health updates from Ottawa area

News briefs report Marguerite Davenport in KU Medical Center room 225, Mrs. Charles Averill seriously ill in Boynton Beach Florida, and multiple town notices. Retired Civil Service employees set officer installation after noon dinner May 7 at Colbern's with reports by Howell and Hashagen on Pittsburg federation. Howell elected state second vice president. Also listed are police citations, a public smorgasbord ad, and community notices including garden club plant exchange, People-to-People meeting, hospital observation for Mrs. Orville Jones, and a Johnson-Golden Auto Parts paint clinic with DuPont staff participation.

Charles Averill Boynton Beach, Fla Ottawa Boynton Beach Civil Service Colbern’s Ray Howell Albert J. Hashagen State Federation Pittsburg Howell

Funeral services for Arthur A. Smith May 1 death

Funeral services for Arthur A. Smith were held at Towner Chapel on May 8 with Rev. Jack Denni son officiating. Pallbearers named Will Boyd Jeff Finch Robert Porter John Bedgood Cephas Smith and Orvel E Brown. Mrs Ervin Happy sang hymns with accompaniment by Mrs J M Kilgore. Burial followed in Highland Cemetery.

Arthur A. Smith Towner Chapel Jack Dennison Will Boyd Jeff Finch Robert ‘Porter John Bedgood Cephas Smith Orvel E. Brown Ervin Happy J. M. Kilgore Highland Cemetery

Hospital Notes Admissions and Dismissals List

Admissions include Gordon Benitz Minnie Bergendahl Bernard McLinden Cliff Harverty Lola Hudson Donald Godfrey Patricia Collins Carl Taylor and others with addresses in Richmond Williamsburg and nearby areas. Dismissals note Mrs Forrest Nicewander and Mrs Lee Allen Gregg with baby, plus Terry Shoemaker Michael LaNier and Leland Monroe, with respective addresses.

Gordon Benitz S. Cedar Minnie Bergendahl S. Locust Bernard McLinden Cliff Harverty Lola Hudson S. Hickory Donald Godfrey Richmond Patricia Collins S. Cherry Carl Taylor Williamsburg Forrest Nicewander Cherry Lee Allen Gregg S. Oak Terry Shoemaker Michael LaNier Leland Monroe S. Main

Plane Lost In Air Collision Near West Yellowstone

Two Air Force planes collided while refueling in midair near West Yellowstone Montana. One KC135 tanker landed safely at Mountain Home Idaho. the other B47 bomber is missing with four crew aboard. Search began near the Idaho Wyoming border as rugged, snowbound terrain hampered efforts.

Mountain Home Air Force Base Idaho Air Force West Yellowstone Mont Idaho-Wyoming Spoeshamn Fremont County Sheriff's Office St. Anthony Idaho- Wyoming

Oldtimer Plans Long Raft Voyage from Peru to Australia

William Willis, 70, a New York mariner, sails from Port Newark on the 32 by 20 foot raft Age Unlimited for a 10,000 mile solo Pacific crossing from Callao to Australia. He aims to depart by early June and reach Australia by September with a cat and dog aboard.

Port Newark N.J William Willis New York Willis Santa Margarita Age Unlimited Pacific Callao Peru Australia Samoa

All In Favor Say Bow Bow In Florida Senate

The Florida Senate completed a roll call with an unusual aye from Sen. Harry Stratton approving a $5,000 appropriation for dogfly eradication in a billion dollar spending bill. A colleague suggested removing dogs and letting flies fend for themselves.

Tallahassee Fla Harry Stratton Senate

Cite Driver In Collision At Locust Third Street

Cars driven by William F Wheeler of 635 S Locust and Mrs W P Shepard of 535 Willow Lane collided about Photograph at the 3rd Locust intersection with Wheeler traveling north on Locust and Mrs Shepard east on Third Street. Wheeler’s headlight rim bumper bumper guard and splash pan were damaged while Mrs Shepard’s car had damage to the hood right front fender and bumper. Mrs Shepard was cited for failing to yield the right of way.

William F. Wheeler S.locust W. P. Shepard Willow Lane

Kansas home economics agent joins 4 H study group trip

Rosemary Crist of Franklin County is one of 13 Kansas extension service members selected for a special study tour of 4-H clubs in Michigan and Ohio. The group will fly to Lansing, visit Michigan sites, and end with a day in Cleveland. They aim to boost Kansas 4-H membership and share findings with state agents. the trip is funded by the Sears Roebuck Foundation.

Rosemary Crist Franklin County Kansas Extension Service Michigan Ohio Miss Crist Manhattan Crist Kansas Lansing Mich Cleveland Sears- Roebuck Foundation

Parochial school withdrawal spurs Missouri pupil shift

In Missouri a sudden wave of Catholic parents pulling children from parochial schools to public schools swells classes in Center Town Osage Bend and Vienna. Officials race to find make shift rooms while lawmakers mull a bus aid bill and church leaders warn of dangerous pressure. If Catholic parents pursue broad transfers, thousands may move to public schools next year.

Jefferson City Missouri Centertown Osage Bend Vienna Little Osage Bend St. Louis Garland Noonan Pacific

Herald Offers Five Dollar Weekly News Tip Reward

The Herald announces a five dollar weekly reward for readers who submit the best news tip. Submit tips to the Herald newsroom for consideration and potential publication.

Death of Mrs Florence T Bruce longtime Ottawa resident

Mrs Florence T Bruce 74 of 212 S Cedar Ottawa died Friday night after a 10 day illness at Ransom Memorial Hospital Born June 16 1888 in Pomona she lived in Ottawa 59 years since marrying Harve Bruce April 6 1904 Her husband died April 15 1931 She was a Methodist Church member Survived by four daughters Althea Simmins Amarillo Texas Marjoria Laughlin Richmond California Virginia Keen Omaha Nebraska June Oliver Colorado Springs Colorado One son Alvin Bruce Topeka and three sisters Lola Hudson Goldie Langdon Ottawa and Lola Hudson Kansas City Funeral arrangements by Dengel and Son Mortuary

Florence T. Bruce S. Cedar Franklin County Ransom Memorial Hospital Bruce Pomona Ottawa Harve Bruce Methodist Church Althea Simmins Amarillo Tex Marjoria Laughlin Richmond Calif Virginia Keen Omaha Neb June Oliver Colorado Springs Colo Alvin Bruce Topeka Lola Hudson Goldie Langdon Kansas City Dengel and Son Mortuary

KC Markets Kansas City Livestock Report Slashes and Lifts Prices

KC Markets Kansas City AP reports cattle futures mixed with steers down to 25, heifers and calves steady, feeders steady to strong. Lambs gain up to 650, ewes decline, hogs jump with barrows and gilts 13.50-14.95 for 180-250 lb and sows varying by weight.

Kansas City

Nicklaus Holds Five-Stroke Lead At Desert Classic

Nicklaus expands a five stroke cushion into the third round of the Tournament of Champions at Desert Inn Country Club Las Vegas. Arnold Palmer remains Nicklaus nearest rival with prospects of a comeback as Nicklaus dominates par five holes with seven birdies and one eagle to pace 12 under par through 36 holes.

Las Vagas Nev Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Nicklaus Desert Inn Country Club Palmer Bill Casper Jr Jerry Barber Tony Lema Doug Sanders Gary Player Nicklas Jack Eagle

Missouri Lt Governor gestures at safety conference

Kansas City AP report shows Lt. Gov. Hilary Bush of Missouri with a casted right hand making a middle finger gesture during the Central States Safety Conference. He urged next year's program focus on preventing users from sticking hands into power mowers.

Kansas City Hilary Bush Missouri Central States Safety Conference

Robbers Steal Payroll From Zenobia Nut Co in Manhattan

In New York AP report, two masked robbers took 3000 from Zenobia Co pistachio importers in lower Manhattan. Owner John Germack 62 returned from lunch to find six employees, including three young women, standing unclothed as the gunmen stripped the payroll and fled.

New York Zenobia Co Lower Manhattan John Germack Germack

Bluth Sets World Six-Game Record At New Jersey Open

Ray Bluth of St. Louis rolled a 1525 six-game series to lead 16 qualifiers into the final of the PBA New Jersey Open in North Brunswick. His scores 245 238 228 268 268 278 yielded a 254 average and a world mark surpassing John Bomba’s 1508 from 1950. Hardwick trails by 114 pins in second, with Ed Bourdase third.

North Brunswick N. J Ray Bluth St. Louis PBA Bluth John Bomba Bayonne N.J Billy Hardwick San Mateo Calif Hardwick Ed Bourdase Fresno

Plane crash in Sao Paulo kills at least 31

Officials tally 31 dead after a Convair plane from Cruzeiro do Sul crashed into a densely built area in Sao Paulo. Miraculously an unoccupied apartment building was hit. Emergency crews faced a crowd of up to 20,000 as 17 survivors were pulled from the wreckage and rushed to hospitals. one passenger is missing.

Sao Paulo Brazil Cruzeiro Do Sul

Notice of Executor Appointment in Holmes Estate Kansas

First published April 20 1963 last published May 4 1963 probate court Franklin County Kansas matter of the estate of Mabel F Holmes deceased case number 10995 Dorothy M Baker was appointed executor April 13 1963 and duly qualified letters testamentary issued April 13 1963 all creditors heirs devisees and interested parties must govern themselves accordingly

Probate Franklin County Kansas Mabel F. Holmes Dorothy M. Baker State of Kansas Arthur G. Wheeler Henry W. Collins E.t.a Arthur

Notice of Hearing in Schweitzer Estate Probate Case

In the Probate Court of Franklin County Kansas a petition to admit the will of Lloyd Albert Schweitzer dated September 6 1961 has been filed naming Agnes Chastine Schweitzer sole beneficiary. The hearing for Letters Testamentary to Alma Schweitzer is set for May 27 1963 at 10 00 a m in Ottawa Kansas. Respondents must file defenses by then or a judgment will be entered.

State of Kansas Franklin County Lloyd Albert Schweitzer Agnes Chastine Schweitzer Alma Schweitzer Ottawa

Farm and household sales across Kansas listings

Sale dates list multiple households and farms across counties in Kansas. May 3 to May 8 schedules include Ottawa Franklin County New Farm Machinery and Household Goods in Baldwin and Atchison area houses. Regular livestock sales occur every Wednesday in Overbrook and Pomona with contact details and locations.

Myers Bros. Phone Centropolis Claude Big Howard Ottawa Franklin County Sale Company Weary Highway 59 Rollie New Farm Machinery & Household Goods Logan South Claude Clemens Baldwin Ks. l. P Jack Nelson Pomona Kas Overbrook Livestock Base Overbrook Kansas Alien County Livestock Rurtlan Gas City Melvern Bank

Night consignments and auctions listed for Ottawa area

Harold Stewart Phone CH 92 4335 May 7 night consignment sale. Neohso Livestock Commission Co Neosho Mo May 13 night consignment sale East ith Street Lawrence Kansas May 14 State Highway Commission Bldg and Equip 1 30 p m 10 mile east Ottawa Kas 68 33 Junction May 15 Dr H P Peffly household goods and misc West Wilson Street Ottawa Kansas 1 p m Printy and Son Ben Printy Cap CR 2 1974 CH 2 1201 Community auction every iessey night 7 p m 1136 A Main Community sale every Thursday night one N Maip May 18 Ottawa Transfer and Storage Co 309 Walnut G t Ottawa storage auction 1 p m

Harold Stewart Neohso Livestock Commission Co Neosho East Ith Street Lawrence Kansas State Highway Commission Ottawa Kas Junction H. P. Peffly West Wilson Street Printy Ben Printy Iessey A. Main Ottawa Transfer and Storage Co Walnut G&t

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Marguerite Davenport Ash KU Medical Center Coffe Shop Adv John Maxwell Leon Allen Ardmore Okla Ellis Raymond Adair Adair Ottawa Garden Club First Methodist Church Elliott Barnes Orville Jones S. Poplar St. Luke's Hospital Bill Keating DuPont Don McDonald DuPont District Nelson Hotel Johnson-Golden Auto Parts, Inc W. 2Nd Caleb Adams Oldtimer King ‘Ventures Synificate, Ing. Ugs, World Rights Reservei Fanny Manus Charles Williamson Acme 4Th Main Jim Pike Jim Grogan Kelly Lloyd Williamson Herald House James T. Curtin the Herald Cordell South Water Tower 15Th Blanche Lamb Bob Roberta Bob Myers Presh Martin Electrical Equip. Co Elliott's Wholesale Electrical Supplies In the World Book Alden Cearfoss Legals Louis Lael Gon Nrtuag Donald &. White Winton A Winter C. W. Henning Dr. Wallen Frank Craven Clara Finch W.C. Marie Raffelock Secy K. C Nate and Leona Gibbons
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