Vernon Boyd wins top literary prize at Ottana University
Vernon Boyd a blind student from Lynn Massachusetts won a top literary prize at Ottana University submitting two poems The World and Steps to the annual campus literary supplement The Campus He and other prize winners will receive awards on a KTJO FM program at 8 Tonight Prof Richard Chartier will be master of ceremonies Prof Emory McKenzie chief judge presents prizes Wayne Fink Gary Indiana won the essay contest with A Simple Scheme Fred Seymour Linn Kansas wrote Fate s Deal Franklin counties Dairy Day moved from June 2 to June 16 Don Brown says Dairy Month is June The Herald to publish special daily edition Wednesday June 13 New contributors Skelgas and Maracaibo Oil Exploration Corp
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Vernon Boyd
Ottana University
Lynn
Mass
Ktjofm
Richard Chartier
Emory McKenzie
Wayne Fink
Gary
Ind
Fred Seymour
Linn
Kas
Franklin County
Don Brown
Brown
Ottawa
The
Herald
Three Burglaries Struck Williamsburg Areas
Three burglaries occurred in Williamsburg on Wednesday night. The Sutherland grocery, where about 100 dollars was stolen, was entered by forcing a window. Santa Fe station reported about 100 dollars in damage but no theft. Goodwill garage lost an electric drill and large screwdriver. City hall door was pried open but nothing stolen or damaged. mayor J A Van Valkenburg provided details.
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Williamsburg
Sutherland Grocery
L. W. Sutherland
J. A. van Valkenburg
Pennsylvania House to Investigate News Reporting
The Pennsylvania House approved a resolution for a legislative investigation of newspaper reporting. It directs the Joint State Government Commission to study reporting practices and draft legislation, following October coverage of a Philadelphia abortion death trial involving three individuals.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
State Senate
Joint State Government Commission
Philadelphia
Sweaters Bagged for Summer Storage at Bonds Royal Cleaners
A local dry cleaner offers summer storage for cleaned sweaters individually bagged with free pickup and delivery. Contact Bonds Royal Cleaners at phone 646 for service details and the 138 c 1E reference.
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Bonds Royal Cleaners
Promise of Spring Flower Show Theme in Ottawa
The Promise of Spring is the theme for the Ottawa flower show at Memorial auditorium basement on Monday May 21. Entries are non competitive with hours 1 pm to 10 pm. prizes drawn. Blaine Phillips is general chairman and Ross Nichols staging chairman. Members to bring plants for sale to aid show expenses. Soil Conservation will exhibit wild flowers. Consultant chairmen listed for Roses Peonies Iris Perennials Horticultural House plants and Junior Department.
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Ottawa
Memorial Auditorium
Blaine Phillips
Ross Nichols
W. C. Harding
Garden Club
R. D. Spears
Soil Conservation Office
R. H. Curby
G. H. Marshall
James Durbin
T. E. Bennett
Frank McNutt
C. C. Adamson
Several File As Candidates For Congress Nomination
Topeka attorney Oren Gray 46 of Parsons filed for the Republican nomination for Congress in the 3rd District. He criticized Rep. Myron George for lacking action in three terms. Attorney General John Anderson Jr. filed for the GOP nomination for the post. James Putnam of Emporia also entered. Also filing were John McCuish of Newton for lieutenant governor and Laurin W. Jones of Dodge City for State Senate District 35.
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Topeka
Oren Gray
Parsons
Congress
Gray
Myron George
John Anderson ,Jr
Harold Fatzer
Supreme Court
James Putnam
Emporia
John McCuish
Newton
Laurin W. Jones
Dodge City
Henry Henery Co wins 18 mile US 24 surfacing job
The Harry Henery Co Inc of Ottawa was the successful bidder for a surfacing project on US 24 from Goodland to Brewster covering 18 miles. The bid was 567,710 dollars, part of a group of highway contracts let yesterday by the State Highway Commission.
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Harry Henery
Emporia Student Wins Scholarship at KU Journalism
Lawrence report announces the first annual Mr. and Mrs. Oscar S. Stauffer journalism scholarship to Dona Lee Seacat of Emporia High School. The $200 award for 1956-57 honors Seacat, a KU pre journalism sophomore planning to enter the KU School of Journalism in fall. The Stauffer gift totals $5,000 to KU Endowment Assn. and honors alumnus the Topeka publisher and his wife.
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Lawrence
Oscar S. Stauffer
Emporia High School
Burton W. Marvin
William Allen White
University of Kansas
Dona Lee Seacat
H. R. Seacat
Emporia
Seacat
K. U
580 Degrees by Emporia State
Emporia State Teachers College will grant approximately 580 degrees at commencement exercises in May and August.
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Emporia State
Emporia
Emporia State Teachers College
Douglas Bros Advertises Buy Now Pay Less Offer
A Douglas Bros notice invites customers to purchase now rather than paying a note, promising lower cost. The ad hints at favorable terms and a market incentive to choose immediate purchase over credit.
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Douglas Bros
Women’s Club Plans Steam Locomotive For City Park
Ottawa city hall last night heard Bela Gamma club members offer to fund moving a Santa Fe steam locomotive from Wal nou t street to City Park and build a concrete base. They will arrange with Santa Fe agent S. C Christersen to secure a locomotive, and the city will choose the display site to attract local children and residents.
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City Park
Ottawa
Bela Gamma Club
Santa Fe
Walnut Street
Don, Huls
Paul Gaynor
W. H. Douglas
Huls
S. C. Christersen
Rioting at Florida prison leaves 1 dead and 8 wounded
More than 200 convicts rioted at Raiford State Prison in Florida as guards fought to contain the disturbance after a shooting. Warden Dewitt Seintclair said one inmate was killed and several seriously wounded as inmates in three outside work squads overwhelmed the yard, tore up the canteen, and tried to rush the dining area. About 2,539 inmates were crowded into a facility built for 1,600. The National Guard was asked to assist but remained in hand.
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Raiford
Fla
State Prison
Dewitt Seintclair
Sinclair
Associated Press
Ball Park
Leroy Collins
Adj
Mark Lance
National Guard
Williamsburg High School Alumni Banquet Set for May 18
The Williamsburg High School Alumni plans its annual banquet in the school auditorium on May 18 at 7:00 p.m. The event is listed under notice 138-c-21.
Ottawa Flood Control Channel Bid Set for June 1957
Ottawa prepares to advertise bids for the first contract on Marais des Cygnes river channel improvement. City must prove financial ability to buy right of way and commit to street and utility alterations. Bond issue approved 7 to 1 for up to 770000. Project plans include Pomona and Melvern reservoirs to reduce floods, create conservation pools, and improve river flow for Ottawa and nearby communities.
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Ottawa
Marais Des Cygnes
Army Engineers
Douglas Gleason
Pomona
Melvern
Public Health Service
Three Nonfatal City Accidents Reported by Police
No injuries in three separate crashes reported Wednesday by city police. Forsythe and Koons rear end collision caused $50 damage to Forsythe’s car. McClure and Hintz each sustained $200 in damage in a Cedar street collision. Parmelee and Shisler damaged both cars but not drivable after a Main street crash with damage estimated at $200 and $150 respectively.
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L. D. Forsythe
Wayne E. Koons
S. Mulberry
Parmelee
Shisler
Three From OHS To State Meet
Three Ottawa High School athletes Fred Harder Jimmy Tolson and Marvin Wilson will compete at the state high school track meet in Wichita on Friday and Saturday. Orris Cox head track coach and Harold Wilson assistant will accompany the team. Harder will enter high jump Tolson broad jump and Wilson 220 and 440 yard dashes and broad jump.
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Wichita
Ottawa High School
Fred Harder
Jimmy Tolson
Marvin Wilson
Orris Cox
Harold Wilson
Harder
Tolson
Wilson
Weather forecast and past temperature readings update
Generally fair this afternoon and tonight with little temperature change. Highs in the 80s Friday, lows 40s to 50s. Yesterday's high 84, low 50. Year-ago high 80, low 58. Record highs and lows for the date noted. Hourly temperatures to 8 a.m. today listed.
Fair Weather At Ottawa Forecast To Persist
Ottawa reported noon temperature at 85 degrees with clear skies. Weather bureau said fair conditions will continue for at least one more day. Yesterday’s high reached 80 and the morning low was 50.
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Ottawa
Weather Bureau
Plan for New Roof at City Fire Station
City hall announced plans to install a new roof on the fire station with bids sought after specifications are prepared. City commissioners discussed vacation and sick leave rules for city employees, with City Clerk Don Capper submitting a rough draft proposing graduated vacation time by length of service. They will study the suggestions and adopt a plan soon, and instructed City Attorney Gleason to draft garbage collection contract provisions for future consideration.
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Don Capper
Gleason
Ottawa University javelin star survives plane crash
Kenneth McAdoo of El Dorado, top Ottawa University javelin thrower, survived a July plane crash near Chicago after a foggy landing. He suffered a broken collar bone and ten days in hospital, returning home with gratitude and plans to become a teacher.
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Kenneth McAdoo
Ottawa University
McAdoo
el Dorado
Naval Reserve
Chicago
Gie
Ottawa hosts flood control celebration weekend program
Friday evening and Saturday feature stage shows and street dances in courthouse square Ottawa free food including hot dogs and cheese sandwiches plus balloons for kids. Promenaders square dance club calls the dances Bob McDaniels from Topeka will call the square dances Jack McGee's band plays for round dancing Ottawa University choir and local talents perform on stage with Mike Rogers Ed Bogart Wayne Roberts and others. City crews cover meters for easy parking, a heavy equipment display includes a 39,000 pound Allis Chalmers earth mover and other machines, and a flood control model is shown by the Corps of Engineers. Mayor Kenneth Andrews and Chamber of Commerce leaders greet visitors.
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Ottawa Formew
Courthouse Square
Hickory
Ottawa
Square Dance Club
Bob McDaniels
Topeka
Jack McGee
Ottawa University
David Woods
Mike Rogers
Ottawa High School
Ed Bogart
Little Nell
Wayne Roberts
Jim Springfield
Mary Spangler
Tally
Plaza
Newlin Machinery Co
Kansas City
Jim Sharpe
Newlin
Allist Chalmers
Martin Tractor Co
Victor Ia. Phillips Co
Main Street
Army Engineers
Bob Killough
Killough
Auditorii
Kenneth, Andrews
George Lister
Ottawa Chamber of Commerce
Protest to Rezoning at Park and Main
Property owners near Seventh and Main and Park and Main filed a petition with city commissioners protesting re zoning of ground at Park and Main for a Southwestern Bell Telephone building. Signatories include Mr. and Mrs. Ott, Mr. and Mrs. Harderode, Mr. and Mrs. Lash, Drs. George and Josaphyne Davis, and Dr. and Mrs. Harry Webster. The Trouts own 625 S Main and seek business zoning to sell to the phone company which plans a modern building and dial phone system for Ottawa in coming years.
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Seventh and Main
Park and Main
Southwestern Bell Telephone
C. M. Ott
J. E. Harderode
E. V. Lash
George and
Josaphyne Davis
Harry Webster
W. O. Trout
S. Main
Trouts
Ottawa
Scholarship To Woman Student at Ottawa University
Carol Brown, a Fond du Lac Wisconsin junior at Ottawa University, receives a $50 scholarship from the Ottawa University Women's club. Awarded each semester to a woman student outstanding in scholastic record and university spirit. The four-member committee includes Miss Edna Agnew, Mrs. Andrew B. Martin, Dr. Sigrid Moe, and Mrs. W. D. Bemmels.
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Carol Brown
Ottawa University
Fond du Lac
Wisc
Edna Agnew
Andrew B. Martin
Sigrid Moe
W. D. Bemmels
Lawnmower Special at Budges Hardware
Big 22 inch cut lawnmower with 4 cycle engine and leaf mulcher offered at 74.95 from 92.50 value. Features offset wheels and 244 H. P. engine. Promotional item advertised by Budges Hardware.
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H. P
Budges Hardware
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Lamar Phillips
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