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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1960

Page

3

Fire damages car at Lane grade school, Ottawa

Pupilg of Lane grade school, a car parked at 604 S Locust received major damage from fire Friday about 10 p m The fire occurred in the front seat of the car and firemen said it broke out after visiting the Keen Co plant in Ottawa Police reported a side view mirror theft from a car in the 200 block on S Main May 4 Mrs Lewis Baker 333 King reported the loss The Franklin County Christian Churches will hold their monthly Union Service at the Ottawa First Christian Church Sunday at 7 30 p m Rev Don Fisher will preach Preceding the sermon there will be gospel singing led by Al Williams. Storehouse ad for Ottawa Transfer & Storage Co. urged safety in fireproof storage.

Lane S. Locust Ottawas West Herald Colbern Keen Co Main South Main Lewis Baker King Franklin County Ottawa Centropolis Homewood Princeton Wellsville Board of Education Minneapolis Ray Carpenter Missouri Farmers Assn Columbia Democratic Party Clarence Settles M. L. Aver Settles M. L. Aver- Jeorme Platform Committee Claron Bailey Sr Minneapolis Pat Greathouse United Auto Workers Union Ezra Taft Benson Keen Johnson Kentucky U. S. Senate Raymond Tucker St. Louis Charles Brannan

Oklahoma State Student Killed in Collision Near Campus

An Oklahoma State University student, 22 year old Joe Black of Farmington New Mexico, died when his car collided with a truck near Stillwater. The truck driver, William Armstrong 38 of Wichita Kansas, was uninjured. The Highway Patrol reported the incident occurred today as campus notes recorded admissions and dismissals in the town.

Stillwater Okla Oklahoma State University Lloyd Schweitzer Princeton The Highway Patrol Joe Black Farmington N. M William Armstrong Wichita Kas

Wellsville Little League Meeting Planned For Summer

Wellsville plans a summer Little League meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday on the school grounds baseball diamond to organize teams. If rain, gathering moves under the bus awning. A $5 per player fee supports season expenses, with funds deposited in the American Legion Youth Fund at the Wellsville Bank until a sponsoring association forms.

Wellsville American Legion Wellsville Bank Louis H.hanson

Ottawa Springtime Side Bazaar Opens On Main Street

Ottawa merchants prepare for the annual Springtime Side Bazaar with sidewalks filled by tables of merchandise, likened to Maxwell Street Chicago. Dennis joins Burch Plow Works as Kansas representative, while Mark Walter returns as Vice President after a 36 year absence. Ottawa High School declares a 100-student job section and WIBW airs Ottawa Saturday Night Jambo.

Ottawa Snipman Maxwell Street Chicago Mark Walter Peoples National Bank of Ottawa Peoples National Mark Princeton Bank

Secret Service detains man over torn edges money bill

Buffalo report states Secret Service agents said the edges of $2 bills were torn and $10 bills taped to the note when James Marsh, 43, was arrested Thursday while allegedly trying to pass one in a tavern.

Buffalo N.Y Secret Service James Marsh

Bishop Dana Dawson Improves After Heart Attack

The Rev Dana Dawson, bishop of the Topeka Methodist church in Kansas, is sitting up in a chair for long periods and showing steady improvement at Wesley Hospital in Wichita after a heart attack on April 14. He had announced plans to retire this summer.

Wichita Dana Dawson Topeka Kansas Wesley Hospital Dawson

Body Of Missing Chanute Man Found

The body of James Cottrell, 35, of Chanute, was found Friday in the Toronto reservoir. Cottrell and Kenneth Penns, 47, Chanute, went fishing April 29 and were not seen again. A search for Penns and his gear is continuing.

Chanute Kas James Cottrell Toronto Cottrell Kenneth Penns Penns

Death of Mrs Margaret Miller of Topeka

Mrs Margaret Miller formerly of Ottawa died in Topeka yesterday. She was a Rebekah lodge member in Ottawa. Her husband Edward died here. Surviving is a son Edward of the home. Funeral will be in Topeka Monday morning.

Emile Barnes Leo Howard Harold Miller Topeka Lazel Teghtmeyer Cochran Springfield Ottawa Margaret Miller Rebekah Lodge Edward

Justice Expensive at Pennsylvania Judicial Conference Dinner

Judges at the 11th Pennsylvania Judicial Conference will attend a joint dinner tonight for 10 dollars. "It's just the high cost of justice," one judge said, highlighting the event's expense.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Judicial Conference

Marriage Licenses for Wilmer Thompson and Itie Blackwell

Wilmer S. Thompson, 39, of Ottawa, and Itie V. Blackwell, 45, of Jackson, obtained marriage licenses in a local issuance. The record lists both individuals with ages and residence towns in the license entry.

Wilmer S. Thompson Ottawa Itie V. Blackwell Jackson, Bich

Pursuit Of Peace Topic At Jehovah's Witnesses Convention

Ruther ford G Lakatos of New York urged peace as a precious thing to guard in a speech to a convention of Jehovah's Witnesses. More than 500 people from three states attended at the Memorial Auditorium. A model ministry school followed with speakers Byron Marsh and others. Baptism of new ministers scheduled for 1 30 p.m. and Lakatos to deliver the keynote at 3 p.m. Sunday. A cafeteria in the basement serves delegates with volunteer labor.

Rutherford G. Lakatos New York Jehovah's Witnesses Memorial Auditorium Lakatios Byron Marsh Waverly Russell Rideau Centropolis Don Walyson Paola Patsy Crouch Lyndon Karen Huckaby Otttawa

13 Bound Over In Theft Of Gasoline

In Coffeyville, 13 men charged in connection with stealing gasoline from the Co-Op Refinery have been bound over to the December term of District Court. Bonds set at 2009 dollars each. Those who waived hearings include Russel Frisbie Bill Burch C E Carr Glenn Latimer Gerald Jackson Bill Sykes Junior Gilliland and others.

Coffeyville Co-Op Russel Frisbie Bill Burch C. E. Carr Glenn Latimer Gerald Jackson Lee Bill Sykes Junior Gilliland John MacMahon Scott Kindrick Glen Coffman Clyde Cross Raymond Odle Raymond Vail Carr Latimer Jackson Sykes Gilliland

First TV Station Opens in San Jose Costa Rica

AP reports Costa Rica's first television station began operations in San Jose on Friday. The station is owned jointly by American Broadcasting Co and Costa Ricans, marking a milestone in Central American broadcasting.

First TV San Jose Costa Rica American Broadcasting Co United States

Birthday party honors Bob hosted by Good family

A birthday party for Bob was held at the Good home Thursday evening after school. The seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Harold Good hosted guests from his class and a neighbor named Bobby Crist attended.

Bobby Harold Good Bobby Crist

Mrs Cradduck and Hill Visit In Topeka

Mrs John Cradduck recently returned from Parm Pas Tex and Mrs Dollie Hill were in Topeka Wednesday visiting Mr and Mrs Henry Schmied and Mr and Mrs Elmer De Weese.

John Cradduck Parm Pas Tex Dollie Hill Topeka Henry Schmied Elmer de Weese

Disbanding New Hope District Joins Spring Creek District

At a special meeting of New Hope District No 12 on Thursday afternoon voters chose to disband the district and affiliate with Spring Creek District. Local activity includes Homemaking Mt class guided by Miss Gladys Fisher touring Kansas City businesses with Mrs M L Averill and Mrs Clarence Coffman to study real-world applications. Sixth to eighth grade students at Wellsville Grade School prepare for the Tri County League Track Meet at Baldwin on May 13 for both boys and girls. Mrs Cora Barnett recently visited with Irwin Crawfords Paola and Harry Barnett Emporia. Additional notes cover market prices for crops and eggs, farm listings, and community visits by local residents.

News Hope District No Spring Creek Gladys Fisher M. L. Averill Clarence Coffman Kansas City Wellsville Baldwin

Population Dips in Wichita Population Figures Rise

Wichita assessors report a population of 246,134, up 4,003 from last year. They note federal census results are not yet announced.

Wichita

Ottawa Kansas advert for bids municipal parking lot project

Ottawa Kansas city urges sealed bids for parking lot construction with plans on file in city clerk and city engineer offices. Bid deadline May 25 1960. Bid security 6 percent. city reserves right to reject or waive. May 4 1980 official notice by City Clerk Donald R. Capper.

vFhat Ottawa Kinane Kansas Renee Cty Anidelty Donald RE. Capper

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