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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1956

Page

2

News Briefs From Herald Listings and Local Updates

Short notices report hospital stays for Mrs Krasny and L A Reeder medical recoveries, Pvt Fowler’s completion of a Fort Gordon radio operation course, S J Barrett named master-at-arms at Great Lakes, fishing without license fined, Nazarene church siding project progress, Dr and Mrs Flora to Hutchinson for osteopathic meeting, Mrs Spears returning from Denver visit, arrests for no passing zone and fines for reckless driving, Williams jailed for drunk driving with open bottle.

Howard J. Fowler C. E. Fowler, Jr Pomona Army Signal School Fort Gordon, Ga Fowler Appanoose High School

Hospital Notes Admitting Several Patients in Shawnee Area

Admitted Steven Fredricks of Shawnee Kansas with Dr Josaphyne Davis at a North American hotel on Friday. Laurel Bronleewe at 829 South Mulberry, Larry Klink on Route 4, Marvin Gentner at 1844 South Mulberry today. Dismissals include Robert W Williamson of 602 Oak and Mrs Donald Welton of 329 Poplar.

E. J. Krasny Stormont- Wail Hospital Topeka L. A Steven Fredricks Shawnee Kas Josaphyne Davis Laurel Bronleewe S. Mulberry Larry Klink Marvin Gentner Mulberry Robert W. Williamson Donald Welton

Car Lurches into San Francisco Barbershop

An automobile crashed into a San Francisco barber shop shattering a plate glass window. Barber Cecil de Loach sustained a leg injury while a customer, Charles A. Greaves, was cut in the mouth. Police attributed the mishap to driver Gladys A. Sword who said the car lurched forward from a curb.

San Francisco Cecil de Loach Charles A. Greaves Gladys A. Sword

Troop Carrier Unit To Overseas Base

Ardmore area base to send 309th Troop Carrier Group to Dreux France joining 322nd Air Division. Four flights by 52 C123s. First 14 planes depart Tuesday with 14 more Thursday and Saturday, final 10 May 21.

Ardmore Okla Air Force Ardmore Air Force Base Dreux France 309Th 322Nd Paris

Model Yachts Up In Flames In Brooklyn Club

A fire at the Prospect Park Model Yacht Club in Brooklyn destroyed about 60 model yachts valued from 200 to 1000 dollars each. The cause of the blaze was not known.

New York Brooklyn Prospect Park

Oil Wells Hold Bud Wilkinson to Oklahoma

Norman Oklahoma Red Sanders UCLA coach told the OU O Club banquet that Bud Wilkinson will stay in Oklahoma, quipping he won’t stray to California as long as oil wells remain. The talk also noted world karakul lamb pelts output and canal limits for U S aircraft carriers.

Norman Okla Red Sanders UCLA University of Oklahoma Sooner Bud Wilkinson California Wilkinson Sanders Bud Oklahoma U. S Panama Canal

Buying a Home Pays Off with Ottawa Building & Loan

Mr and Mrs Pitney faced eviction as rental life proved unstable. The ad urges readers to open a Savings Account with Ottawa Building & Loan Association to earn semi annual compounding income, build a down payment, and secure a loan for homeownership.

Ottawa Building & Loan Association

Deaths Philip N Miller of Baldwin at 74

Philip N Miller, of Baldwin, aged 74, died last evening. Born August 29, 1881 on the old George Miller farm near Otawa, he was a former Franklin county resident. Survived by wife Evalena Emers Miller, one son Donald EK. Miller of Thermopolis Wyoming, one daughter Mrs Z F Leppala of Duluth Minnesota, one grandson and one sister Mrs Bertha Hemming of Baldwin. Body at Lamb Funeral Home Baldwin. Funeral arrangements pending.

Philip N. Miller Baldwin Franklin County George Miller Otawa Evalena Emers Miller Donald EK. Miller Thermopolis Wyo Z. F. Leppala Duluth Mina Bertha Hemming Lamb

Jeffries Funeral Services Held for Edward T Jeffries

Funeral services for Edward T Jeffries who died May 8 were conducted May 10 at McVey Dengel Mortuary. Rev J O Smith of Ottawa Nazarene Church and Rev Leaford Cavin of Topeka Baptist Church presided. Pallbearers were Charles E Patton Jr Leland Chambers K E Stanbroker Bill Whitacre Dick Green and Al Martin. Mrs J R Smith sang hymns with accompaniment by Mrs R L Stevens. Burial followed in Highland Cemetery.

Flooded Kuskokwim Village Evacuated by Air

Anchorage civil defense director Ed Fortier said 73 residents of Anak on the Kuskokwim River were evacuated by Air Force helicopters as the flood grew. The 14 mile long jam and rain worsened the rising water. evacuations began shortly before 11 p.m. Friday.

Anchorage Alaskaee Air Force Kuskokwim Anak Aniak Ed Fortier

Scoop neck sundress pattern for hot weather

A simple to sew misses pattern 4599 offers a neck scoop sundress suited for hot summer days. Includes variation with short sleeves and stand away collar for cooler weather. Sizes 12 to 20 with material needs and complete illustrated instructions. Send 35 cents plus 5 cents extra per pattern for mailing to Anne Adams in New York.

Anne Adams Ottawa Herald West 17Th Street New York N. Y

Car Salesmen Ring Doorbells In Flint Drive

Flint auto dealer George G. Spaulding launched a door to door car sales campaign in Flint Michigan to boost lagging sales. He reports a 33 percent rise in the first week as teams canvass neighborhoods and some residents sign orders after being surprised by a car salesman at their door.

Flint, Mich Klint Flint George G. Spaulding Spaulding Tye

Triple Slaying In Nursing Home

In Nashville Tennessee John Emory 64 killed nursing home owner operator Nettie Corbitt 49 and resident Viola O'Donnell 69 then shot himself Emory arrived in good spirits to be near his ailing wife and may have been stressed over finances and health police said Elgie Corbitt husband of the owner spoke of his concerns but gave no explanation for the killings and self-inflicted death.

Nashville Tenn John Emory Nettie Corbitt Viola O'Donnell Elgie Corbitt

Russia to unveil atomic exhibit at Gothenburg fair

Russia will give the Western world a look at nuclear achievements with a big atomic exhibit at the Swedish Industries Fair opening today in Goteborg. The display runs 50 tons and is staffed by 45, including a 1 40 scale model of a 200000 kilowatt commercial atomic power plant run by atomic heated steam.

Goteborg Sweden Russia

20 Year Courtship Leads To Marriage in Vancouver

VANCOUVER B C Mrs Alice Salmon 84 and George Shaw 72 planned to wed today after a 20 year courtship. A family spokesman said Shaw began courting Mrs Salmon two decades ago and she is as tickled with the idea as any young girl. Three generations of each family planned to attend the ceremony.

Vancouver B.C Alice Salmon George Shaw Shaw Salmon

Farewell to The Motor Row and its longtime friends

The Motor Row column bids fond farewells as six-year run ends. Thanks are extended to The Herald founder Sidney F. Harris, editor Don Hull, photographer Lamar Phillips, editor Guy Snedaker, society editor Lois Smith, and many Ottawa area officials, dealers, and reporters for support, drives, and memories across local automotive circles.

Hank Snow Sidney F. Harris The Herald Don Hull Lamar Phillips Guy Snedaker the Herald Lois Smith Society Needle Daily Frank Armstrong Army University of Oklahoma Reid Harder Ottawa H. K. Stevens Burd Cearfoss Sandor Bump Schwartz Nelson Moore Brandenburg Overturf Broadfoot Hailey Kenny Walt Flying Red Horse North Main Gilley, Roberts Bruce Court House T. Gleason Pierson Bruce Allison Motor Row Guy O. Potts

Right to Work Debate Letter From Centropolis Resident

A Centropolis resident criticizes Ottawa flood control policy and ridicules a Herald editorial. The writer argues against compulsory unionism, questions right to work claims, and contrasts wages and living standards with 1909 figures, ending with the name Robert Kile of Ottawa and a note on average lifespans.

the Herald Centropolis Ottawa The Herald Kansas Joe Stalin Robert Kile

Parting note from longtime residents after six years

A farewell message thanks Wilmer for car cleaning and reflects on visits and industry connections. It mentions friends the Medlocks, Harders, George and Dorothy Barnes, and other associates, noting six years of social life in a limited circle.

Wilmer Medlocks Harders George Dorothy Barnes

Sunday At The Churches In Chhiattam Area

List of church services and schedules across multiple denominations including Sacred Heart, Kingdom Hall, St Paul A.M.E., Assembly of God, Church of Christ, United Presbyterian, Bethany Chapel Baptist, Nazarene, Wesleyan, Free Methodist, Calgary Baptist, North Baptist, First Methodist, First Baptist, Faith Lutheran, Trinity Methodist, Christian, with pastors and service times for Sundays, Wednesdays, and midweek meetings in Chhiattam area.

Chhiattam Sicience Society Sacred Heart Camone Mathew Dullfoyle Kingdom Man of Assembly of God B. R. Harris Young Peoples Meeting Church of Christ N. Poplar C. E. Andrews United Presbyterian Third and Walnut M. Todd Macdonald Bethany Chapel Baptist Batley N. Main Wayne BE. Caldwell Wesleyan Free Methodist North Oak Carl Adolphson Calgary Baptist Bill Weber North Baptist Oak and Wilson Willam L. Luce Alpha and Omega First Methodist 4Th Hickory Charles P. Knight God First Baptist Roger Fredrikson Fredrikson Women of the Bible Fellowship of Prayer Faith Lutheran Lea W. Lennon

Faith Services and Schedules At Local Congregations

In a mixed Sunday schedule faith services include Federated Presbyterian Congregationalists Wim Ward with a 9:45 a.m. sermon and Sunday school, Church of the Brethren with 10:00 a.m. Sunday school and 11:00 a.m. worship featuring The Leaven of Christian Love, CORBA IV at 3:30 p.m., and Evening worship at 7:00 p.m. The Grave Episcopal Church at Locust and Old has 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, 11:00 a.m. church school, 6:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist and sermon, plus a Young People’s Fellowship. Friday evening prayer and confirmation with an address by the bishop.

Trinity Methodist N. Cedar Robert B. Craig M.Y Cedar Ernest Worden Federated c Presbyteriin Wim Ward Church of the Brethren Eyerald Corba Jonn B Sweigart

Also Mentioned on This Page

Herald Office S. J. Barrett Sylvester Barrett King Great Lakes Naval Training Center Lindsey R. Elder Rr. 4 Justice Court Kenneth Campbell Nazarene Church 7Th and Elm Streets H. N. Flora Hutchinson R. D Spears S. Main Wayland Stookey Denver Conrad L. Wilson Salina Ralph E. Proffitt Wichita Wilson Proffitt Bob Conaty Roland Johnson Darle Newell Merriam Lewis E. Williams Quenemo Williams Louis H, Dengel Dean Berlin C. A. Myers & Son Centrepolis Billa Scott North Marta Jack Nelson Anderson County Avery Neill George Waverly H. D. Jamis East Waverly Albert S' Farm Wart & Son Rt Albert Harold Bill Ransom, Jr Guernsey Sale Wilson & Locust Franklin Co Printy & Son Ben Printy George W. Studebaker King Features Syndicate, Inc Sally Lamb Funeral Home Omawas Diac Toos Simce Lope Colbern Virginia Colbern's Mother's Ee Simmer Cage AIG Bennie Harris Harry Davis Harris Assembly OF God Church East 18Th and Mulberry Ethyl CPC Derby Power Control Natal CPCS R. D. Waymire Ottawa Transfer & Storage Company Moran Peoples National Bank of Ottawa Bank of Friendly Service
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