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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1961

Page

2

University of Kansas senior wins AK Psi key for business rise

Sidney A Morris son of Sidney O Morris selected for Alpha Kappa Psi key as outstanding KU graduate in business and economics. He ranks on dean's honor roll, earns accounting awards, and will attend Harvard Business School next fall in Cambridge. He and his wife have two children Cheryl Lynn and Richard Wayne. Morris is a Beta Gamma Sigma member and plans move to Massachusetts.

Sidney A. Morris University of Kansas Sidney O Morris Cheryl Lynn Richard Wayne Cambridge Mass Morris Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration Beta Gamma Sigma Continental Oil Co Haskins & Sells Controllers Institute Willow School of Business and Economics Sidney 0. Morris

Death Claimed Mrs. T. F. Bellus of Superior Neb

Mrs. T. F. Bellus of Superior Nebraska died today at 7 a.m. A son and wife Mr Jane and Mrs. F A Bellus of Garland Texas were with their children Marcia Jean and Carolyn Lou left with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Pickering. A son Danny of Long Island New York, former OU student, survives. Funeral services will be Monday at 2 p.m.

IRS T. F. Bellus Superior Neb Jane F. A. Bellus Garland Tex Marcia Jean Carolyn Lou W. L. Pickering Danny Long Island N.Y O.U

Wellsville Wellsville Grill: Garden Club Leads Yard Contest

The Wellsville annual Wellsville Garden Club backs the Yard of the Month contest with judges rating yards on general neatness mowing and trimming and floral care. The contest runs from May 16 with four age groups and photo proofs, culminating in a popularity vote. District events and local notices follow, including job opportunities and community activities.

Grace T. Kinman Grace Truman Kinman Colony Cedar House Ottawa Herald Wellsville Stanley Ane Wactuies John and Samatha Mifflin Frank Otterah Elliott Barnes Ottawa Melvin Boone Farris Funeral

Pomona Area News Highlights Local Employment and Visits

Kenneth Andrews Ottawa mayor issues proclamation in Herald while W.S.C.S. considers a Hire Now campaign to boost local hiring. Mrs. Lyle Hunt leads devotions and, with Kansasiso, promotes Women’s State Employment job drive to raise payrolls. Guests include Mrs. Z Lynn Hay and Mabel Hay from Platte City, plus visits to Bartlesville and Overland Park. Rebekah Lodge met with 14 attendees and Mae Burch served refreshments.

Kenneth Andrews Ottawa Herald W.S.C.S Lyle Hunt Merle Montague Hunt The Kansasiso Mes Dame Cleo Wittman Betty Drimore Dora Crow Edith Thompson Mae Burch Emma Robbins Vernon Parks Roppert Parks Z. Lynn Hay Platte City Mabel Hay J. R. Hay George W. Hay Tucson Alz Ethel Lindsey Paul Lindsey Bartlesville Okla Rebekah Earl Hart Alvin Havetter Bonner Springs E. C. Riley Harry Hart Kansas City

Wellsville Recreation Association Forms Summer Baseball Program

At a recent Wellsville Recreation Association meeting 36 boys signed for summer baseball with more expected. 21 parents attended. The Little League rule requires players to be at least nine. A-team and B-team rosters are forming for ages 9 to 12 with a Peewee team possible for 7 and 8 year olds. Gene Barnett manages the 4 team setup. Mrs. N J Hogan will manage a girls softball team beginning June 19 with seven girls already signed. Local volunteers Breithaupts, O’Neil, Barnett, and Chilton helped prepare the ball field using MecDaniel’s truck.

Wellsville Recreation Association Ken Alan Hashagen Wood Drive Harold James Lamb Rockwood Drive Lisa Ann N. Mulberry Ross N. J. Hogan

Hospital Notes Admissions and Births Noted

Hospital notes list admissions for George Scott and Mrs. Donald J. Cook along with names and addresses of related contacts. Births announced for Mr. and Mrs. Donald B. Thomas Baldwin a daughter weighing 9 lb 9 oz and Mr. and Mrs. Duane Lee S21 S Oak a son weighing 6 lb 1 oz.

Susan Kay Jack Seyler Lawrence Memorial Hospital George Scott Donald J. Cook N. Cherry Emma C. Bronson N. Poplar Donald B. Thomas Baldwin Duane Lee S. Oak

Murchisons May Upset Kirby in Alleghany proxy fight

Reports circulated that the dissident Murchison faction upset Allan J Kirby in a proxy struggle for control of Alleghany Corp. Stockholders faced proxy and ballot tallies at the annual meeting, with counts continuing in Baltimore. Possible offer to Robert B Anderson floated by John D Murchison. Meeting recessed until next Thursday for a formal result.

New York Murchison Allan Jp. Kirby Alleghany Corp Baltimore Murchison Group Kirby Murchisons Alleghany New York Central Railroad Investors Diversified Services Texas John D

Residents protest street name changes in Franklin West Virginia

In Franklin West Virginia residents oppose council efforts to rename streets including Dogwood Lane and Walnut Street They argue for preserving traditional names and caution that some proposed names like Dog Alley and Dirty Run would be inappropriate in the town setting They express strong community sentiment against the change.

Franklin W.va Dogwood Lane Walnut Street

Atlas missile test delivers long range success to Air Force

CAPE CANAVERAL Fla AP an Atlas missile designed for greater range and heavier payload hit a target 5 000 miles away Friday night reviving Air Force hopes it can be operational this year The 85 foot intercontinental range missile flew 25 minutes to a target off Ascension Island A data capsule ejected from the nose cone was recovered within an hour with instruments to record cone performance especially its heat tolerance during reentry at 13 000 degrees

Cape Canaveral Fla Air Force U.S South Atlantic Ascension Sword Knot

Saturn Booster Test A Success

Huntsville Alabama AP completion of firing tests moves the Saturn first stage booster closer to actual flight. Eight engines roared for 131 seconds in a test deemed very satisfactory by Karl Heimburg, director of test division. The rocket aims to develop 1.5 million pounds of thrust in a main flight.

Huntsville Ala Bajworld

4 Year Old Boy Saves His Mother in Gas Incident

Dicky Tompkins, a 4 year old from Rensselaer, called police to report his mother was sick. Officers traced the address and found Alice Tompkins, 28, overcome by gas from an unlit hot water heater. Albany Hospital described her condition as not critical. Police Chief Charles Stewart said the boy’s call led to the rescue and that the mother was semiconscious and had told Dicky to call the police.

Rensselaer, N.Y Dicky Tompkins Dicky Alice Tompkins Albany Charles Stewart

Most Valuable Naval Reservist Named in Richmond

Robert F Roeckers Yeoman first class 4620 E 31st South Wichita named Most Valuable Naval Reservist at ceremony at the naval reserve training center. Roeckers is son of Mr and Mrs Arnold F Roeckers of Richmond. Dr Joe Henning and his staff will run a polio clinic at the annex May 16 8 30 10 30 am sponsored by local HD Units and Berea 4-H club. Herb Kepple visiting in California with sister Mary accompanying him to Arizona.

Robert F Roeckers South Wichita Naval Reserve Training Center Roeckers Arnold F. Roeckers Richmond Joe Henning Annex H.D Berea 4-H Club Herb Kepple California Mary Arizona

Central Regional Youth Convention notes drunken driving charges

In McPherson, two youths were arrested on drunken driving charges during the Central Regional Free Methodist Youth Convention at the college. Terry Weyne Johnson, 18, jailed early after a May 15 event. Jewell Campbrell, 66, Tulsa, charged with drunkenness. Johnson posted an $800 bond and awaits Police Court appearance.

Erts Dennis Keener Lauretta Garth Berry Free Methodist Youth Convention al College McPherson Focal Christian Eaders Terry Weyne Johnson Methodist Church Jewell Campbrell Tulsa Johnson Campbrel

Long Island Carpenter Fakes Credit to Buy Luxuries

Attilio Santora, 47, of Shoreham, New York, faked a credit letter claiming $687,988 to enable a spending spree. He ordered travel, cars, and boats but never accepted deliveries. He pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and was sentenced to 30 days in county jail. Police noted no real financial gain from the ruse.

Patchogue N.Y Long Island Iman Suffolk County Federal Savings & Loan Association Attilio Santora Shoreham

Williamsburg Area Alumni Banquet Set For May 27

Williamsburg Area reports Mrs Frank Wiscombe and E L Eaton visiting relatives in Independence Missouri. Williamsburg High School Alumni officers mailed 850 graduation cards for the class of 1936. The banquet is scheduled Saturday May 27 with the 50 year class as honored guests and a program provided by the class of 1936. Daisy Chambers and Kathryn Rob...

Frank Wiscombe E. L. Eaton Johnstons Independence Williamsburg High School

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Ellis Burton Keith Chambers Pomona University of Colorado Phi Beta Kappa T. A. Bischoff David del Norte Colo Willis Garden Center 5Th Cherry Lowell Lyons Kansas State University School of Veterinary Medicine Robert Kile W. 7Th Kansas State University Department of Architecture and Allied Arts American Institute of Architects Kile K-State First Methodist Church Maurice W. Burton Holdrege Snyder Pharmacy Don Shipman Wwe Peeweewee Caer Len Bell KU. Medical Center Floyd Coffman Helen ¥. Baker O and I Services Earl Mellvain Clarence Gates Lane Oil Co Navy H. F. Duvall Frank Bingaman A. B. Hogelin Joe Bohner Jim Beeler Arthur Avenue Long Branch N. J Beeler Fort Riley Fort Monmouth New Jersey Carolyn Cramer Lester Cramer Kiwanis Coffman Washington, D. C John Craddock Pampa Jack Martin Hobbs N. M Martin's Ames, Iowa BE. E. Turner Kansas Kansas City Star Ross Nichols Cedar Turner St. Luke's Hospital Weilsville Olathe Marine Club Lake Toronto N. J. Horgan Edward Barnett Bill Warnock Jack Carrow Marine Club Branson Table’ Rock Lake Jimmy S. Crowder Haninah Meeder Marple Street Crowder Joplin U.S. Naval Base Olathe Robert Edmonds Oren Carroll Topeka Edmonds Eudora Maxine Mueller Westinghouse Raney Rexall U. S Bill Betty Wright Wright Federal Reserve Board Business Advisory Council Department’ ‘of Commerce BAC Labor Department Bureau of Employment Security Department Presiident Kennedy Pittsburgh Gerald Breithaupt Forrest O'Neil Alvin Breithaupt Gene Barnett Henry Chilton MecDaniel Saffron Glass Co Colbern Colbern's East 5Th Cherry American Laundry Industries McGraw Edison Company Medford Atlas Veeweenen Paneer Saturn Richmond Area Miss Mabel Chandler Legals Laat State of Kansas Franklin County al Lin Baall W, Kelsey Elizabeth Kelsey Baall W. Kelsy Kelaty Vinton A. Winter Ceark Fund Balance Airport Co Ceeteeieces Crerrees Highland Whiteway Water & Light Department Highland Walsh Lot Hope Penn Ronald KR. Capper Cliy Clerks Williamsburg Glassified Deadline Film Lamb General Home Kinman Grace Truman Perry M North American Trug Rea. W.C. Fred Gardner Seey Myers Bros Centropolis Claude Howard RFD Franklin County Gate Company Locust & Wilson Kas Wendell Bloffer Une Minneola Albert Stewart and Son C. Beatty Albert Harold Beatty Lyndon Neosho Livestock Commission Coy Neosho Missouri N. Main Jack Nelson Overbrook Gordon James Avery Bat
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