Ottawa brief highlights from Houston visit and local notices
Mr and Mrs Wayne Gilliland return from a 10 day Houston visit with daughter and family Patti na. Houseguests at 709 Tremont include Mrs P E Field Bethany Mo and her son Keith from Washington. Mrs Field leaves for Madison to visit brother G O Towns. Mr Harrison visits several days. Donald L Howard 21 of Locust fined 15 dollars in Franklin County Court for failing to display current license plates and a defective tail light. Jack Warner named United Press International bureau manager in New Orleans after time in Dallas. son of Oklahoma residents, attended Ottawa High. Ottawa Elks Women bowling team placed 20th in state tourney at Great Bend. prize money 30 dollars plus 10 for high game. Team members Edith Crandall Anna Fredeen Lois Lollar Joan Johnson Mary LeMaster with Dorothy Nichols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. N. Harrison
Tremont
P. E. Field
Bethany
Keith
Washington
Donald L. Howard
Franklin County
Ottawa
United Press International
New Orleans
Jack Warner
Dallas
Baton Rouge
Warner
Billy Warner
el Reno
Okla
A. M. Warner
Mr. Warner
Jack
Warners
Parsons
Ottawa Elks
Great Bend
Edith Crandall
Anna Fredeen
Lois Lollar
Joan Johnson
Mary LeMaster
Dorothy Nichols
Hospital Notes Admits and Births in local area
Admitted Minnie Stoffer and Nelson N. Willson, Jesse Reed, Mrs. Earl Lloyd, Joseph Muecke, Mrs. Umphrey today. Births to Bernard Bruner and Donald Bouska, both daughters, each 7 lb 4 oz. Several dismissals and transfers listed including to KU Medical Center and Wellsville area. Katherine Shull not dismissed Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Stoffer
Park
Nelson N. Willson
Garnett
Jesse V. Reed
S. Oak
Earl L. Lloyd
Ash
Joseph C. Muecke
Humboldt
Roy Umphrey
E. 5Th
Bernard Bruner
S. Hickory
Donald E. Bouska
S. Poplar
Bor
Bertram L. Mitchell
RFD
Ila Ackley
N. Hickory
Floyd Bishop
Wellsville
Joe Bittenbender
Pomona
Richard Lee Morgan
Overbrook
Robert Redick
N. Poplar
Clarence Rose
Quenemo
K.U. Medical Center
Harry L. Young
Earl Gilliland
Curtis Heathman
S. Elm
John Ball
E. Logan
Cynthia Norton
Katherine Elizabeth Shull
Car Abandoned After Bridge Crash Near Ottawa
An abandoned 1954 Oldsmobile found a mile west on Wilson Street after a bridge crash west of Ottawa. Sheriff Max Gilmore identified owner as Paul W. Bishop of Fort Riley. Rain washed out crash tracks. car and bridge were badly damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Wilson Street
Max Gilmore
Paul W. Bishop
Fort Riley
Gilmore
Dismiss Court Action Against Harold Bouse
Civil action against Harold Bouse of Wellsville was dismissed in District Court Saturday by Newlin Machinery Co. The Kansas City company sought a $2,118.33 judgment for an unpaid balance on a bill. The court dismissed the action upon the companys attorney’s motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Bouse
Wellsville
al ‘Kansas City Company
Newlin Machinery Co
Bouse
Baker University Will Honor Three During Centennial Commencement
Baker University marks the centennial with a May 30 to June 1 commencement themed Baker and Education. Honorary degrees go to George L. Cleland Iona Henry and J Joyce Wilson, with alumni citations to follow. Events include Alumni Day convocation 11 am May 30, 50 and 25 year pins, a noon luncheon, Baccalaureate sermon May 31, a senior reception, a 60 voice choir concert, and Monday morning commencement at Rice Memorial Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker University
Baker
Wm. J. Scarborough
The
Methodist Church
Baker and Science
Baker In
Markham
George L. Cleland
Kansas State Department of Public Instruction
Iona Henry
Department of Work
Women’s
Board of Missions of
the Methodist Church
J. Joyce Wilson
Board of Education
Kansas Conference of the Methodist Church
Kansas
Iin
Rice Memorial Auditorium
Little But Rugged Man Survives Desert Ordeal
KEARNEY ARIZ AP Two Arizona men Lonnie Davison 44 and R V Powell 33 construction workers were stranded after a plane crash near Ray Tucson in south central Arizona. They survived five days in 100 degree heat by digging for water signaling search planes and Davison carrying Powell from the wreckage before being rescued by Air Force helicopter. Davison praised his fatherly resolve while Powell faces serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearney, Ariz
Twoi
Arizona
Unity
Starva Beach
Gila River
Lonnie Davison
R. V. Powell
Tucson
Ray, Ariz
Powell
Air Force
Davison
Valerie
Daddy
Two Killed On State Highways
Two persons died in accidents on Kansas and Missouri highways over the weekend. William H. Boyd, 96, of Wichita died Sunday from injuries from a Saturday collision in Wichita. his wife Flora, 72, was injured and listed in satisfactory condition. A car went through a guard rail west of Salina on U S 40 Friday night, killing William J. Watkins, 19, of Watauga Tennessee, an airman at Schilling AFB. two other airmen were injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
William H. Boyd
Wichita
Flora
Salina
U. S. 40
William J. Watkins
Watauga, Tenn
Schilling Afb
Missouri
Hospital Strike Agreement Near
A tentative deal to end a six-hospital strike was announced by Mayor Wagner. It targets Local 1199 members including kitchen workers, elevator operators, nurse's aides, orderlies and other nonprofessional staff. The strike began May 8 at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Beth David Lenox Hill Bronx and Brooklyn Jewish hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Robert F. Wagner
Mount Sinai
Beth Israel
Beth David
Lenox Hill
Bronx
Brooklyn
Soldier Drowns In Verdigris River Flooding
Independence Kan AP report says Sgt Edward L Holmberg 37 drowned after falling off a dam into the Verdigris River during flooding. He had just returned from service in the Far East. Witnesses included his son Edward Jr 11 and Bill Pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence, Kan
Edward L. Holmberg
Verdigris
Far East
Holmberg
Edward, Jr
Pounds
Bill Pounds
Liew
Judgment Given Against Burgoon in Franklin County Court
A default judgment was issued this morning in Franklin County Court against Joe Burgoon doing business as Pink Elephant 73¢ iCypress. Harold N. Cooper of Lawrence sued for 154.18 against Francis Tipton doing business as the Pink Elephant Lawrence and Burgoon. the judgment named Burgoon as the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Joe Burgoon
Pink Elephant
Harold N. Cooper
Lawrence
Cooper
Francis Tipton
Burgoon
Jones services held for Isaac L. Jones at Lamb Funeral Home
Isaac L. Jones who died May 13 was honored at Lamb Funeral Home on May 16 with Rev. Thomas Ingle presiding. Pallbearers included Warren White Albert Jones Harry Shaffer Deck Jones Charles Jones and Ralph Dyer. Robert Bowline sang hymns with Mrs. J R Henning accompanying. Burial followed at Highland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac L. Jones
Lamb Funeral Home
Thomas Ingle
Warren White
Albert Jones
Harry Shaffer
Deck Jones
Charles Jones
Ralph Dyer
Robert Bowline
J. R. Henning
Highland Cemetery
Local Market Prices for Grains and Livestock
Market report lists prices for barley 90, beans 205, wheat 1.78, oats 70, corn shelled 1.10, butterfat 0.50, eggs at 0.14, rough poultry values including heavy hens 0.07, light hens 0.205, cocks listed without a clear price. Readable values focus on agricultural commodities and livestock categories.
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Marriage Licenses Granted in Osawatomie and Kansas City
Ronald W. McQuay 18 and Judith Sue Johnson 18 both of Osawatomie obtained a marriage license. Wendell H. Wood 42 and Pauline Tilley 34, both of Kansas City, also secured licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald W. McQuay
Judith Sue Johnson
Osawatomie
Wendell H. Wood
Kansas City
Pauline Tilley
Tragedy At Mayetta Bleachers Collapse Kills One
A Mayetta Kansas rodeo arena bleachers collapsed during a four day event. One person, Katherine Shay of Holton, died from internal injuries. About 160 others were injured, with 23 hospitalized. Victims were treated in Holton Topeka Lawrence and Ozawkie. The structure was 75 feet long with 10 rows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayetta
Kan
Topeka
Holton
Lawrence
Katherine Shay
Holton Hospital
Doyle Patterson
Ozawkie, Kas
C. W. Lawson
Perry, Kan
Lawson
Donald
Troughton
Rex Wright
Death of Dr Claude Sauerbrei noted at Sewanee
Dr Claude Sauerbrei 61 professor of Old Testament language and literature at the University of the South Sewanee Tenn died May 14 at Vanderbilt Hospital after a morning stroke while teaching a class He previously served as rector of Grace Episcopal Church Ottawa before moving to Sewanee in 1953 He was born in Las Palmas Canary Islands educated in England and Canada and earned degrees from the University of Toronto He taught in Burma served as a missionary and as a WWI Canadian Army chaplain Surviving are a brother Mark of Port Arthur Ontario and a few personal belongings and cash relations referenced in the obituary may be included in the record
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Sauerbrei
School of Theology
University of the South
Sewanee
Tenn
Vanderbilt Hospital
Nashville
Grace Episcopal Church
Ottawa
Las Palmas
Canary Islands
England
Canada
University of Toronto
Bishop’s College
Lennoxville
Quebec
Burma
Rangoon
France
Mark
Port Arthur
Ontario
Burglars Enter Rantoul Lumber Yard Over Weekend
Sheriff Max Gilmore reports burglars entered Star Grain and Lumber Company in Rantoul over the weekend and stole coins and goods, including 10 boxes of shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rantoul Lumber Yard
Star Grain and Lumber Company
Rantoul
Max Gilmore
De Molay Winners Get Plane Ride
Franklin County De Molay Chapter members won a plane trip to Kansas City. Jack Kille led the group which included David Haverty Tom Laury Bob Zook Gerald Howell Bill Dawson Mike and Charles Kille. Planes were provided by Dr. Louis Speer R. J. Engles Jr. and Jack Kille Sr. J R Raffelock chapter advisor arranged refreshments. weitere winners will travel later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County de Molay
Kansas City
Jack Kille
Louis Speer
R. J. Engles Jr
Jack Kille Sr
David Haverty
Tom Laury
Bob Zook
Gerald Howell
Bill Dawson
Mike
Charles Kille
J. R. Raffelock
Help Wanted and Personal Service Classified Snippets
A messy mix of job ads and services including waitresses needed day and night at 60-58 Grill, baby sitter needed 8 to 5 for an elderly lady, dental assistant trainee position with Box T-44 Ottawa Herald, light hauling mowing yard work and ironing services with phone numbers, painting and wallpaper removal, minor engine repair and tool listings, and various contact numbers for local businesses and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C-O
Ottawa Herald
General Services Mb
Inet
Austoming New
Myr Blank
Rayburn
Lee Carter
Willow
Fard
Meade
Hhnry Alban
Bydranile
Pal Fg
Conrad's
McCracken Electric
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Wayne Gilliland
Houston
Tex
Rexbi
Pattina
Wanda Baird
Pa. Thiel
Social Welfare Board
Elizabeth Sprague
Franklin County Guidance Center
Atchison
Kansas Children’s Receiving Home
Beautyland
Mozelle Gagne
Riley-Bula Cummings
Scarborough
Baker Alumni Ass'n
Con
Associated Press
Homeowners
Quincy Seymour
S. Main
de Molay
Alway
Kofo
Town & Country Monuments
J. E. Lidikay
Owner
Hwy
P. O
John Deere
Ottawa Tractor & Impl Co., Inc
Amhiem
James Young
Court House
Richmond
Ottawa Lodge No
Loren A. Ames
W.M
Charles W. Watts
Sect
Retta
Laverne Pence
W.C
Lola Sellers
Sec’y
Stock Car Association
Dzark Lake County
Rogers Land Co
Victory Theatre Bidg
Rogers, Ark
A. F. Lewis
Old County Farm
Sioux and Rutger
Robinson and Dunlap
Iris Acres
Ward
Underwood St
H. S. & College
National Employment Board
McBride
Walnut
Kansas City, Mo
Men and Women Ltd
Watkins
Franklin
Anderson County
Ernest Hornberger
Baldwin
Wightman
Conard Airport
Clark
Malott’s
Malott's Hardware
P. O. Box
John Keenan
Sali
Suffolk
Hampshire
Ralph Whaley
Kas
H. F. Burroughs
Wilamsburg
McFadden Farm
Iola
New Hope Church
Frank Willis
Sheldon
John Deere Lister
Coffman Welding Service
Wilson
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