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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1962
Page
3
Princeton High School held a junior-senior banquet and prom at the North American Hotel on April 27 with Sea Fantasy as the theme. David Rukes served as toastmaster during the banquet preceding the prom.
Eugene Field PTA hosts an open meeting at 7 30 p m on Monday May 14 addressing TV and The Family mutual responsibilities. Special guests include Jay Barrington and Bob Wormington of WDAF media outlets. Panelists Dr Ray Jennings Allen Unruh Mrs Max Alderman and Mrs Carl Ziegler discuss industry roles and public influence. Western music by Bill Abbott and Gabe Motelet precedes refreshments.
Police Chief Eugene Flaherty announced spot safety checks of local vehicles during National Safety Month. The voluntary inspections cover brakes lights steering tires exhaust glass wipers mirrors and horn. Drivers can visit the police station or local shops for a free inspection to avoid a stop in the program.
The Franklin County Humane Society held its annual meeting at the First National Bank. The board was elected and a year end activities report was presented. Extension of the shelter inside kennels was approved. Directors named include Bea trice Martin Peck as chairman John Weidmann as president Robert M. Clogston as first vice president and other officers and advisors.
Dr. Ronald Meredith spoke at the Ottawa Teachers Association dinner in Eugene Field School on teachers and education. OTA president Albert Unruh led the program while three retirees Miss Jessie Harold Mrs H L Cartzdamner and Miss Grace Metz were honored with engraved silver platters from the board of education. About 165 attendees including teachers spouses board members and secretaries were present.
Hospital notes list admissions including Mrs Nellie Nordyke Ezra Churchbaugh Baldwin Albert Warner Maywood Hoagland Pomona Wednesday Mrs John Ward 515 N Oak Mrs Dathula Day Garnett Thursday Births to Mr and Mrs Larry Beaver 723 N Poplar a daughter weighing 7 lb 4 oz Wednesday
Two defendants pleaded guilty in Police Court to moving traffic violations. Nineteen others forfeited bonds totaling 262 dollars. one person pleaded innocent and three cases were continued. Multiple drivers faced fines for speeding and red light or yield violations, with several bonds forfeited. Other arraignments and trials were postponed or scheduled for May. Names and addresses listed.
The National Science Foundation announced a matching grant of 2,030 for Ottawa University under the undergraduate instructional scientific equipment program. University funds will match, enabling the physics department to buy micrometer slide and filar microscope attachment, universal-type measuring microscope, type K3 potentiometer, X-ray diffraction camera, and a D-C amplifier with shield, totaling 4,060.
City officials meet to consider a ban on fireworks with exceptions for community displays. Fire Chief cites 42 fireworks stands last summer. Also discussed annexation, water service, drainage work on Skunk Run, fire hydrants feasibility, parking restrictions on South Elm, and school pickup zones near Ottawa High and Sacred Heart School. Jaycees receive 4th of July permit for Forest Park display.
Ottawa commissioners approved limiting fire trucks to city limits for general firefighting with exceptions for mutual aid. The department will still respond to rescue and resuscitation calls or sheriff and highway patrol requests when lives are at risk. Mutual aid agreements exist with Topeka Lawrence Olathe and Kansas City. The chief noted potential equipment support to Olathe if Kansas City already asks for it. The station wagon remains equipped with a resuscitator and fire extinguishers for drowning, suffocation, or trapped occupants.
City commissioners announced a new 40 by 80 foot Behlen metal shop building to replace the old facility at 2nd and Ash. The $7,154 materials cost will be erected by city workers and will add storage space and bulk gas and oil purchases for city vehicles. City Engineer Robert Lister cited better fit and long term savings after reviewing five firms’ plans and noted extensive repairs at the current shop.
Ottawa city commissioners named Paul Perkins at 525 S Elm as building plumbing and electric inspector. He will join June 1 after state inspection work, succeeding Fred Volger in plumbing and building and Herman Stoltz in electric inspection.
Ottawa city officials plan a meeting with local veterinarians to discuss dog vaccination for license tags. Lilian Reed alleges long wait times at offices. humane officer denies threats of court but says unlicensed dogs may be picked up. Officials will discuss the idea and consult veterinarians.
Myrl Anderson of Kansas City waived a preliminary hearing in County Court and was bound over to District Court on a charge of passing an insufficient fund check for 233.42 at Mock Motors. bond set at 1,000 dollars. In Justice Court, John Irick of Great Bend was sentenced to 30 days in jail for a 10 no fund check to Lyle Campbell.
Ottawa officials voted to vacate a half block of Massasoit Street in the north area between Parmelee Company properties to allow the Parmelee expansion. Residents objected fearing access loss, but commissioners said alley improvements and updated King Street traffic and parking rules will prevent access issues.
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