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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1966
Page
4
Representatives of the Social Security Administration will explain the new Medicare bill at Ottawa High School auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on May 18. The session aims to encourage those 65 and older who have not signed up for care to do so before May 31, or risk losing enrollment until fall 1967.
Local Gambles in Ottawa markets a free apron for ladies stopping by this week. The advertisement also promotes a new Side by Side refrigerator freeer with frost free features and automatic ice maker, now at sale price.
Bowling scores from the Nighthawk and Dynamic Men's leagues feature top performances by McLaughlin at Montgomery Ward 3 with 533, Cochrane 18 and Akers 476 at Clary's Shoes 1 and 30, and Mueller 498 at Budge's Hardware 1. Multiple venues report high games and series for 10 and 30 pins with players from Cravens Oil, Heathman Oil, and others.
Evelyn Stoltz of 610 S Walnut and Steven Murray of 322 W 15th were discharged. Mrs Ed Neely of Pomona and William Cartmill of 744 Ash, Marion Selanders of Humboldt were also dismissed Saturday.
Prices quoted reflect Frie days closing from the Cooperative Marketing Association in Kansas City. Wheat at 1.55, Soybeans 2.88, Corn 1.25, Ry 0.80. Local markets include wheat soybeans corn and rye with daily closing figures.
Steve Sleppy, 72, of Wellsville, died Friday at Wadsworth VA Hospital. A retired truck driver, he served in World War I and was a member of American Legion Louis H. Hanson Post No. 194. Services Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Coughlin Funeral Home with Rev. Gayle Bender. burial in Rock Creek Cemetery with Legion honors. Survived by daughter Marjorie Haney and son David Sleppy, both of Wellsville.
Major Lawrence D. Pence and his wife Sara of Cheyenne Wyoming completed an 18 week associate course at the Army Command and General Staff College Fort Leavenworth. Pence, a Wellsville High School graduate, earned a 1949 A B from Baker University and an MBA in 1962 from American University. His parents Mr and Mrs George L Pence reside in Baldwin.
Police seek a hit and run vehicle possibly with blue paint. The 1953 Chevrolet owned by D. A. Rybolt at 819 Tremont was parked at the east curb in front of his residence when the left rear fender was struck by an unknown vehicle. No damage estimate was provided.
Kansas State University will confer nearly 2000 degrees at its 103rd annual commencement on June 5. Two Ottawaans and six area residents are graduates. Honorary doctor of laws will be awarded to Dwight D. Eisenhower and Harry Darby. Ottawa graduates include Joel Tracy Weigand and Marsha Ann Thornton Brigg. Other area candidates and degrees listed include Robert E. Wingert Wellsville Ruth Ann Cobb Wellsville Sally Jo Maichel Overbrook Fred Roger Anstaett Lyndon Paul E. Lundgren Osage City Leland W. Raney Garnett.
KC Markets Kansas City AP cattle and hogs report shows week to week price shifts. Cattle demand moves include steers and heifers down 25, cows up 25, feeders steady to 1.00 lower, with good to prime grades quoted around 23,00 to 27,50 for steers and 22,00 to 26,50 for heifers. Hog prices mixed by weight class, under 220 pounds steady, over 220 pounds weak to 25 lower, sows steady. barrows and gilts in 200-240 lb range about 22,75, 1.3 200-260 lb 22,25 to 23,75, 2-3 260-270 lb 21,50 to 22,25, 270-290 lb 21,00 to 21,75, sows 275-450 lb around 9.00 and 450-550 lb around 27,25 to 18.
Ottawa High School hosts the Juniore Senior Prom at the National Guard Armory from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. followed by a Elks Club breakfast. Prom committees are led by Richard Hull Cathy Coleman Beverly Schmidt and others as 145 juniors enjoy a handcrafted theme. National Honor Society announces 26 new members at Ottawa High with seniors and juniors listed for induction. Pep Club plans for next year highlight 14 girls spelling out Ottawa Cyclones. Student Council officers elected Dan Seymour leads as president with Dan Harkins Ann Keith Patty Jameson as officers. Chanute Concert Band and Chanutenanny Singers perform at the gym assembly. 25 OHS drama club members travel to Kansas City for a movie production viewing Doctor Zhivago The Sound of Music and Darling.
One Ottawan and seven area students from Baker University are candidates for graduation June 6. Candidates for the bachelor of arts degree include Marie Rayburn Pickens Thomas Andrew Church Keith Hess Perkins and Burdine May Twichell. Candidates for the bachelor of science degree are Merle Duane Chanay Samuel Alfred Deel Ronald Leon Madi and Ronald Edward Zahl.
DARRELL T MEADOR 21 OLATHE cited Friday in 1300 block South Hickory for careless driving posted $25 bond. WILLIAM E GARRISON 30 108 E 6th cited in 200 block North Main for speeding 4 in a 20 mph zone posted $14 bond plus $15 bond for operating a vehicle without a valid license. JOHN L ROSE 45 513 N Poplar cited in 200 block North Main for speeding 35 in a 20 mph zone posted $15 bond. HAROLD V MATNEY SR 23 INDEPENDENCE MO cited today in 600 block South Main for operating without a valid license and display of plates not issued to the vehicle. DON H CREED 19 WEATHERSFIELD CONN cited in 900 block North Main for speeding 46 in a 30 mph zone. WILLIAM E HUGHES 19 712 Grant cited for speeding 34 in a 20 mph zone. FRANK W FRITTS 19 POMONA RFC 2 cited in 200 block North Main for speeding 33 in a 26 mph zone.
Joe D. West, 56, of Neosho Falls, was charged with driving while intoxicated and careless driving after his 1958 Chevrolet hit the rear of a parked 1962 Chevrolet on East Logan. Damage was $200 to West’s car and $250 to Sink’s. West posted a $300 bond.
Oklahoma State holds a five stroke lead over surprise Colorado as final round begins for the Big Eight championship. Hale Irwin and Larry McAfee share medalist honors at even par 140, aiming to challenge the favored Cowboys for the title.
A collage of sale announcements lists Clifton R Hobbs Gardner Finch and Myers Bros in Ottawa and Wellsville with auction dates May 18 June 4 and May 20. Also community auctions every Tuesday and Saturday at Printys Auction House and other farm and household sales across Osage City Pomona and Council Grove areas.
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