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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1971
Page
5
In an accident report, the Herald states Mildred E. Walker’s vehicle was stopped when the Friday crash occurred as the car was pulling from a driveway. The notice mentions no injuries and continues with local ads and notices from the same issue.
Gov Robert Docking will enter St Francis Hospital Topeka today to be placed in traction for a pinched nerve in the sacroiliac area. He will remain in traction for several days and has postponed a dinner meeting with student leaders from six state colleges.
Robert L. Pratt of Coffeyville was chosen president of MidAmerica Inc, the nine county southeast Kansas industrial development group, at the annual meeting in Parsons. He succeeds Robert D. Hartley of Baxter Springs. Vice presidents named were J. J. Cumiskey Pittsburg Charles D. Thompson Cherryvale and Ray Shepherd Fort Scott. J. J. Flynn Jr. Parsons was re elected secretary treasurer. The group voted to forego grants from the Economic Development Administration and to return to its original purpose.
Admissions list names Claris Rhoades and others with addresses on Monday. Births include a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Bradshaw of Quenemo and another daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Adams of 1300 S. Willow. Divorce filed: Juanita Silvius vs B H Silvius. Bridge winners at Elk's Club: North-South first McClay Casey, East-West first Underwood Miller. Cattle and livestock market report from Kansas City AP with detailed price ranges. cattle, calves, hogs, and sheep figures. tomorrow’s estimates listed.
Ernest W Warner aged about 70 died in Memorial Hospital. funeral at 10 30 a m Thursday Dengel and Son Mortuary with Rev Garland Bohn officiating burial Highland Cemetery. Born February 16 1899 at Odessa Missouri he married Eva J Valentine October 24 1924 at Princeton. Retired farmer and stockman he started Princeton Oil Co and drove Princeton school bus 12 years. Survived by wife three daughters two sisters three brothers and four granddaughters. Friends may call at the mortuary this evening and all day Wednesday.
Sherry L. Hughes, 18, of Wellsville, cited for operating a motor vehicle without a muffler. Paid a $10 fine plus costs.
Funeral services for Ernest W. Warner longtime resident who died early this morning will be held Thursday at 10 30 AM from the Mortuary Rev Garlan Bohn officiating Interment will be in Highland Cemetery The casket will be closed tonight and Wednesday as the funeral arrangements are completed
USC reports new contracts for Deborah Simpkins and Beverly Wright at junior high and elementary posts, plus Bertha Parle and Joseph Walters moving to Spanish and shop roles. Clifford Reynolds and Mrs. Chandler review bids to computerize the general fund accounting. panel truck bids range 208 to 250 monthly. A 1964 truck is slated for replacement amid frequent repairs. A Cornell biologist notes Indigo Buntings learn astronomy for migration, challenging purely genetic guidance.
A large fire gutted two downtown Wellington business buildings, burning for hours in 30 mph winds. Origin unknown. about six to seven am alarm. Firefighters from Wellington, Winfield, and Sedgwick County fought the blaze. two firefighters treated for smoke inhalation. Businesses and law offices suffered heavy damage as volunteers moved contents from the structures.
The Kansas Commission on Executive Reorganization has ceased operation as of April 30. Chairman James F. Haake of Topeka said the panel, created by the 1970 legislature, produced a year long study with recommendations to reorganize state government into eight cabinet style departments. Bills were drafted in 1971 but none passed. likely to be revisited in 1972. Haake noted reorganization remains a top priority for the next session, and the commission may stay in existence for a year to aid committees and build support.
County commissioners sitting as the board of equalization heard protests from four city residents about real estate appraisals Monday. Appearing before the board through written application were Max F Ward E B Leatherberry Davis J Hood and David S Mudrick. The board is reviewing the protests. Today was the deadline for filing applications to have assessments reviewed.
Bishop W. McFerrin Stowe of Topeka named two new district superintendents for the Kansas East Conference. Richard E. Johnson of Yates Center will lead the Parsons district, succeeding M. Max Wright. Merwin R. Kurtz of Kansas City Kansas will head the Ottawa district, succeeding T. Neal Hiatt. All appointments take effect June 11 after the annual conference in Kansas City, Kansas.
First published May 4 1971 last May 18 1971 in the District Court of Franklin County Kansas Wayne L New and Marynell New sue to quiet title to Lots 1 2 3 4 5 4 7 B 9 10 11 12 in Block 17 Williamsburg Town Company First Addition Ottawa Kansas Defendants include several individuals and entities plead on or before June 25 1971 at Ottawa Court House. Skoog Latimer attorneys represent plaintiffs.
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