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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1959
Page
2
Appanoose High School held a 6 p.m. dinner and party at the Ottawa Country Club Friday evening. Stock Car Races are set for Saturday night at 7:30. Also noted are ROTC award to Robert L. Kile from Ottawa, bowling association elections, and local notices including jail bond release and license renewals.
A farewell basket dinner was held at Minneola School Sunday for Mr and Mrs Lloyd Myers. The family left the next day for Granger Washington. The gathering included three generations of Myers. Rawleigh Products E F Risdon 1032 So Main Adv.
David Haverty, 15, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Haverty of Ottawa, earned a $60 scholarship to the University of Kansas drama camp this summer. He was among 25 state students chosen. the camp runs June 14 to July 26. Dr. R A Brooking of KU selected him after Ottawa Players staged The Happy Time.
Clyde Morgan 68 of 803 S Sycamore died today about 10:30 am at Ransom Memorial Hospital after a heart attack. Born October 6 1890 in Gardner to John and Cynthia Ann Morgan, he married Ruth Shoemsker in 1917. A former Appanoose area farmer, he moved to Ottawa 18 months ago. Surviving: widow, daughter Mrs Robert McArdle Topeka. sons Eldon Ottawa Howard Overbrook. four grandsons. sisters Mrs Rufus McEalthron Pomona and Mrs John Dague Dodge City.
Charles F. Marshall age 65 of 6038 S Poplar died yesterday at 3 p.m. in Ransom Memorial Hospital after a week-long illness. Born April 10, 1894 in White Cloud he lived in town since 1938 moving from Atchison. Survived by three brothers James Atchison Walter St Joseph Mo Arthur St Louis Mo. Services Tuesday at 3 30 p.m. MecVey-Dengel Mortuary with burial in Hope Cemetery.
News arrives of the death of Ralph E. Barnhart 997 Bradford St Pomona Calif after a three year illness He was born near Ottawa Aug 16 1886 He married Grace Anglemyer June 3 1908 in Centropolis and they celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary last year The Barnharts moved to California in 1910 from Melvern and lived in Pomona 49 years They leave a daughter Mrs Kenneth Anderlee Pomona three grandchildren two great grandchildren a sister Mrs W R Fulton and a brother Homer M Barnhart both of Upland Calif Services and burial were in Pomona.
In San Francisco a college student, 18 year old Albert Kogler, was killed by a white shark 50 yards offshore. His 18 year old companion, Shirley O Neill, towed him to shore as beaches statewide were closed to swimming amid fear of sharks.
Baxter Social Hour club recreation event led by Mrs Harlan Page on Thursday. Winners included Mrs Jim Allen Mrs Bill Bishop Mrs H E DeVore and Mrs Byron Mohr. Hostess Mrs Herb Bishop chaired business. devotions by Mrs Bill Bishop. Members shared mothers favorite flower or color during roll call. Plan for Forest Park meeting on May 21. Members to bring cookies. Visitors Mrs Rade Mohr and Mrs Ernest Baldwin. Seventeen members and 11 children attended.
Francis Fordyce Davis a Kansas City truck driver was found innocent in County Court on a charge of driving on the wrong side of the road. The incident caused by a crash killed Maurice G Arnold on April 27 one hundred miles east of Ottawa. A six member jury heard the case.
Associated Press analysis argues Senator Lyndon Johnson has built an image as a practical conservative compromiser who can hold the fractured Democratic coalition together. It notes his civil rights record and knack for steering cautious Senate majorities, while suggesting Northern liberals may still balk at him in 1960 and that Texas Republicans are quietly preparing for a possible dual run for Senate and presidency.
Bonn AP Finance Minister Franz Etzel proposed further liberalization of trade with the United States including possibly dropping the 10 percent levy on unused American coal. He said Germany aims to expand two way capital flows and move toward a common currency, while stressing a liberal trade stance and noting remaining barriers mainly on textiles plastics chemicals glass ceramics leather and coal. The trade balance with the U S is narrowing as exports to America rise though imports exceed exports, and coal stocks are growing amid mining reductions raising concerns of unemployment and potential political pressure.
Joan 8. Sellers, 21, and Patricia Sue Gebhard, 40, both of Ottawa, obtained marriage licenses in the latest local civil records, outlining their ages and residency in Ottawa.
New York becomes a vivid canvas of spring energy as residents feel revival after a hard winter. The piece extols Manhattan’s renewal, buzz, and openness while weaving in historical notes about Washington and Twain and celebrating New York as a dynamic, adventurous city drawing travelers and newcomers alike.
Major damage occurred in a two car crash in the 900 block of South Main on Friday night. David Fred Spitler 21 of Melrose Park Illinois an Ottawa University student side swiped Kenneth Dwayne Riddle RFD 4 police say Spitler was passing on the right side and was cited for passing on the right side and involved in an accident.
Admitted Mrs Will Beebe Osawatomie James Settles 717 S Main Friday Cheri Jones 214 E 1st today Births Mr and Mrs John E Yahnke Williamsburg son born Friday weight 6 lb 2 oz Mr and Mrs Bill Robinson Wellsville son born Friday weight 7 lb 3 oz Dismissed Mrs Dale Forsythe 327 Maple Mrs Gardner Finch Rantoul Fri day Robert G Hayden RFD 4 James Settles 717 S Main transferred to Independence Sanitarium Independence Mo today
Mrs. Gale Gilbert reports social visits in Rantoul with Dwight Rodgers, family from Ottawa, and W. R. Burn. Shining Star 4-H Club conducted a spring tour ending with a noon sack lunch at the Stottlemire home. Everett Gilbert’s birthday celebration in Ottawa honored by relatives from Topeka and Kansas City.
Market reading shows barley and beans with scattered price figures. Wheat and corn values appear distorted. some lines list shelled corn and oats with uncertain figures. Butterfat and egg prices indicate farm market volatility, while hen and rooster prices show small merchant Activity.
Ed Strangler Lewis, a five time world heavyweight wrestling champion now 70, speaks to fathers and sons in Tulsa about faith over hatred. He recalls rock bottom years and credits God with lifting him, praising sportsmanship, youth work, and nonviolent dialogue with a prison inmate.
Multiple congregations listed with addresses and pastors including Faith Lutheran Kurt F Juengel and Main Street United Presbyterian, Wesleyan Methodist Wayne Caldwell, and Calvary Baptist Bill Weber. Weekly schedules cover Sunday school worship and midweek prayer or evangelistic services across churches in Wellsville Harrison Eames Anthony V Oddo Tom Ingle etc.
State probate notice in Franklin County Kansas informs creditors heirs and others that W G Ransom was appointed April 20 1959 as Administrator with Will annexed of Edith K Link deceased. Creditors must file demands within nine months from first publication dated April 23 1959 otherwise barred. Ottawa Kansas April 23 1959. W G Ransom Administrator with Will Annexed Kelsey & Winter Attorneys for Administrator c ta
In Franklin County Probate Court Ottawa Kansas a petition for probate of Lillie J Harris died October 30 1953 requests admission to probate and appointment of Dean Berlin as executor without bond. Defenses due by May 20 at 10 am. Court to hear the matter with Anderson Byrd attorneys.
First published April 25 1980 and last published May 9 1859 in Franklin County Kansas. Edith Kane as executrix seeks final settlement of the decedent Herman Keith estate and approval of final report court costs and fees. Defense must be filed by May 18 1959 at 10:00 AM in Ottawa Kansas. otherwise judgment will be entered.
State of Kansas Franklin County probate hearing for the estate of Adna Strider Wemmer. Joseph Keyes Strider named as beneficiary seeks probate of the will and Letters Testamentary. Defenses must be filed by May 15 1959 at 10:00 AM in Ottawa Court. Attorneys represent Joseph Keyes Strider.
County treasurer Roselyn Whirley reports April 1959 balances and receipts. April 30 cash and ledger balances total 878 177.63 with funds distributed among townships cities and banks. Deposits listed include First National Bank and several local banks. statement filed with County Commissioners.
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