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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1958
Page
5
Dr A M Martin president of Ottawa University will address Fort Scott High School Junior College graduates at exercises on May 28. Other notices include local ads, a May 16 17 rummage sale, and Kiwanis remarks on U S Army missiles. Franciscan and community events noted.
Arvil M Sieg 76 of 715 N Oak Franklin County man from Morland born April 19 1882 Harrison County Ind died after ill health Survived by widow six sons two daughters twenty grandchildren five great grandchildren two brothers seven sisters Funeral Saturday 2 pm at Towners Chapel Rev Charles Gross pallbearers named Burial Wellsville Cemetery Leona E Burgess 73 of 804 N Sycamore died in Ransom Memorial Hospital of heart ailment Widow of John H Burgess born Oct 6 1884 Madison County Iowa came to Ottawa 1901 lived here 20 years Survived by four sons five grandchildren one brother one sister Funeral Saturday 11 am Lamb Funeral Home Rev Charles Gross Burial Hope Cemetery
Washington dispatch reports former Kansas Governor Edward F. Arn denied coming to Washington to discuss a federal district judgeship with Justice Department officials. He told reporters he came for private matters and dismissed talk of an inside track or being bypassed for the post as unverified.
Ui Joseph C Welman president of the American Bankers Assn and of the Bank of Kennett Mo told the Kansas Bankers Assn convention in Kansas City that nothing down and 36 months to pay fueled overproduction and installment buying especially of cars. He warned against large deficits and said no recession in Houston or Oklahoma City but the nation is recession minded. He spoke during a 14 state tour and cited cotton in southeast Missouri facing rainfall and soil bank debate as factors affecting markets and prices.
David Schmidt aged 17 was returned to Boys' Industrial School in Topeka after parole revocation. He had pleaded innocent in county court to petty larceny over auto parts stolen from Ottawa High School shop. the charge will be dismissed with parole revoked on a prior conviction.
City officials clarified a ruling on outside employment for city workers at the commission meeting. The rule targets regular city positions and full time jobs on other shifts, not occasional odd jobs like lawn mowing. Joel Towner was granted use of Forest Park for a June 9 week carnival for the American Legion. Vic Simms asked to pave North Hickory Street from Powhatan to Massasoit, a two-block stretch, with a 1955 request revived. paving will occur as soon as possible, likely late fall or in the 1959 spring program.
Beirut endured explosions and sniper fire as clashes between police and rioters continued. Seven bombs detonated overnight, with a major blast in Place de Canon. more than 100 arrests followed. Foreign powers moved forcefully with US weapons flights, naval ships, and calm efforts as Beirut and north Lebanon faced ongoing unrest and government opposition.
Hospital notes list several residents including Mrs. Fred Malburg and Mrs. J. E. Colby among others. Births reported: Cecil Spratt’s son weight 8 lb 6 oz, David Johnson’s daughter weight 6 lb 10 oz, Kenneth Heinitz’s daughter weight 7 lb 2 oz. Bibiana Birzer RFD 3 also noted.
Paris reports Premier Pierre Pflimlin's government gained Socialist backing to curb the military coup in Algeria. Former premier Guy Mollet agreed to become deputy premier, signaling possible reappointment of Robert Lacoste as Algeria minister. Defense Minister de Chevigné ordered strict troop discipline as 16,000 reinforcements arrive. Massud and Salan maneuver to keep control while Paris police tighten grip.
Russian scientist Prof. Constantine Bykov at the Pavlov Institute claims vital organs respond to visual or auditory signals. Glands, hearts, and digestive organs could be sped up slowed or shaped into balance through external signals, forming a psychosomatic medicine field. He cites Pavlovian roots and warns misfires may cause mental illness.
Four youths including three Ottawa boys and a PomonA girl were arrested for disturbing the peace after firing a blank cartridge pistol on Main Street Princeton at about 10 30 last night County Attorney Don White said two 17 year olds will face charges in County Court while the other boy and the girl aged 15 were turned over to Juvenile County Judge Winter A Winter marks not specified in text
A large number of Ottawa organizations gathered at Ottawa High School to form an Ottawa Council of Youth Services with Lowell Gish as temporary chairman. Wanda Baird and Judge Winton Winter led the steering committee alongside Orlis Cox and others.
Samuel N Judd died May 7 and funeral services were conducted May 10 at McVey Dengel Mortuary with Rev Charles W Gross officiating. Pallbearers included Rudolph Unruh John P Keller Raymond Reed Albert Flanner Glen J White and Floyd Hamner. C J Milton Jr sang hymns with accompaniment by Mrs R L Stevens. Burial followed in Hope Cemetery.
In Bolivia rebels seized parts of Santa Cruz Province as government forces clashed. President Hernan Siles Zuazo ordered troops, declared siege modified martial law, and vowed to secure elections in June. Leaders named include Communist Carlos Valaverde and Falangist Mario Gutierrez.
Mrs Betty Baker arrived by car with minutes to spare to deliver a five pound eight ounce son. Her driver and Buck Baker, renowned stock car racing champion, becomes a father again.
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