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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1965

Page

6

Two KU women elected to Associated Women Students Senate

Two Ottawa area women students at the University of Kansas have been elected to positions on the Associated Women Students Senate. Anne Machin, a sophomore, daughter of Mr and Mrs Don W Machin, 1016 S Main, Orientation and All Student Council Jason, and Joy Long, a junior, daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur G Long, Princeton RFD 1, elections chairman, Yard sale Wed 620 Willow. Tony Fontane concert in Memorial Auditorium May 24 at 7 30 p.m. sponsored by Heart of Eastern Kansas Crusade committee.

Ottawa Tony Fontane Memorial Auditorium The Heart of Eastern Kansas Crusade Committee Eugene Field School Ned Roberts First Christian Church Ottawa Ministerial Association

Marker Bill Approves Civil War Historic Sites Plan

The House approved a bill designating Civil War sites in Kansas as historic monuments. Targets include Fort Scott and Osawatomie with landmarks at Mine Creek near Pleasanton, the Marais des Cygnes site in Linn County, Baxter Springs, and the John Brown home. The measure authorizes 805000 for acquiring and improving about 24 acres, including Fort Scott land with 1842 officer barracks.

Washington Kanesas Fort Scott Osawatomie John Brown Mine Creek Pleasanton Kansas Organized Armees Marais Des Cygnes Linn County Baxter Springs

Bear Tagged for Research on Olympic Peninsula

In Olympia Washington AP the State Department of Natural Resources trapped a 200 pound black bear, fitted him with a radio transmitter collar, and released him on the Olympic Peninsula to track his movements. Later officials reported the collar was lost, leaving the radio with no bear.

Olympia Wash State Department of Natural Resources Olympic Peninsula Donald Hopkins

Deaths of Ernest Kimmel and Alta Kiekel in Kansas obits

Two death notices from Ottawa and Lyndon report Ernest Howard Kimmel, 78, of Ottawa died May 17 at home after illness. Services at Towner Chapel, burial in Highland Cemetery, wife Montana Overhall surviving with daughter Margaret Fredrickson, grandchildren, and siblings. Alta E Kiekel, 60, Quenemo, died this morning in Lyndon after long illness. wife of late Quenemo telephone office manager, survived by four daughters, two sons, a sister and two brothers. funeral plans pending at Shaffer Mortuary.

Ernest H. Kimmel Ernest Howard Kimmel Cedar St Ottawa Towner Chapel Arthur A. Soper Buriel Higheland Douglas County Montana Overhall Seventh Day Adventist Church Margaret Jean Fredrickson Lincoln Neb LeRoy L. Kimmel Long Beach Calif Roger L. Kimmel Jennie Divin Wichita Kay Kimmel Albuquerque N. M Alice Johnson Wheatridge Cole Alta E Kiekel Quenesmo Lyndon Quenemo Telephone Office Quenemo Longford Daughers Quenemo Federated Church Shaffer Mortuary

Obituary: Robert Kerr Ill 94 Retired Salesman

Robert Kerr Ill 94 of 1141 S Cedar died at 11 p.m. Monday after a three week illness. A traveling salesman for 47 years, he retired in 1945 from R. M. Thomas Auto Top Co. in Muncie Indiana and had lived in Ottawa since 1940. Born December 11 1870 in Forres Scotland, he married Annie E Guy who died in 1952. Surviving are a daughter Mrs Harold Crawford three sons Robert Kerr Hackensack NJ William C Kerr San Diego CA Milton M Kerr Valhalla NY 11 grandchildren 25 great grandchildren and one sister Mrs Esther K Hyde Minneapolis MN. Funeral arrangements by Lamb Funeral Home.

Robert ‘Kerr S. Cedar R. M. Thomas,Auto Top Co Muncie Ind Ottawa Manhattan Forres Scotland Wakefield Kan Annie E. Guy Kerr Westminster United Presbyeterian Church Berean Adult Bible Church Gideon Organization Harold Crawford Robert Kerr Hackensack William C. Kerr San Diego Calif Milton M. Kerr Valhalla N. Y Esther Hyde Mineneapolis Minn The Lamb Funeral Home

Market report from Kansas City on livestock and produce

AP wire notes mixed grain and livestock quotes from Kansas City. Hogs up to 25.50 for barrows and gilts, sows steady to strong. Cattle and calves show varied moves with steers and heifers down up to 25, feeders steady, calves and cows mix gains and losses. Slaughter and feeder prices listed for multiple weight ranges and grades.

Kansas City Missouri Arkansas

Closing OHS Schedule Drives Ottawa Graduation Plans

Ottawa High School lists a packed closing schedule from May 18 to May 28 including pep club and 0 club picnic, awards assembly, student council elections, cap and gown distribution, baccalaureate practice, memorial auditorium events, senior finals, and graduation exercises with speaker Dr. John King. Grade school classes end May 27 and Ottawa University ends May 28 as divisional exams run May 1 to June 4.

Forest Park OHS Memorial Auditorium John King Emporia State Teachers College Ottawa University

Kansas Probate Hearing for Gilbane Estate in Ottawa

The Probate Court of Franklin County Kansas will hear the final settlement of the estate of Frank J. Gilbane deceased. H E Dee Tar administrator c t a petitions for accounting heirs and asset assignment with defenses due May 26 1965 at 11:00 am in Ottawa court. Attorney Winton A Winter represents the estate.

State of Kansas Franklin County Frank J. Gilbane H. E. Dee Tar C.t.a Ottawa

Hoover warns Soviet spies expanding in United States

J Edgar Hoover told Congress Soviet secret agents pose a growing menace in the United States. He warned they could form an extensive clandestine espionage network if not exposed. Hoover cited undercover spies in newsmen, diplomats, businessmen, scientists, students, and cultural exchanges, and warned of rising Chinese intelligence activity if China gains UN recognition. He testified March 4 before a House subcommittee.

Washington J. Edgar Hoover Congress United States FBI Hoover China United Nations House App

Patricia Neal Heads Home After Stroke Recovery

Actress Patricia Neal, 39, with an eye patch and leg brace, rests in Washington before returning to England. She recuperates after three massive strokes and travels with Roald Dahl, their three children, a nurse, and an English friend. Neal expects a late July or early August baby.

Washington Patricia Neal England Los Angeles Roald Dahl Los Angeles’ International Airport

Wichita Native Bomb Victim Identified in Viet Nam Disaster

AP reports two more Air Force casualties from the Bien Hoa base disaster in South Vietnam. Staff Sgt. David L. Hubbard of Wichita is listed as dead, while Tech. Sgt. Donald J. Seaman of Mount Holly is missing. Total dead, missing, injured now 27. Pentagon tallies 510 American deaths in Vietnam since Jan 1, 1961. 2,125 combat wounded, 26 missing, 9 captured.

Washington Air Force Bien Hoa South Viet Nam David L. Hubbard Margaret Casto Wichita Kaw Tech Donald J. Seaman Mount Holly N.J Pentagon

Ottawa High Graduate Gentry in Air Force Training

Kenneth W Gentry son of Mrs Cleda Gentry 220 Oak completed basic training at Lackland AFB Texas He has been chosen for training as a communications analysis specialist at Lowry AFB Colorado Gentry is a 1964 Ottawa High School graduate

Kenneth W. Gentry Cleda Gentry 220 Oak Air Force Lackland Afb Tex Lowry Afb Colo Gentry Ottawa

Funeral services for Mrs Anna Neis in Wellsville

Mrs Anna Neis 80 Wellsville dies at Cedar House Nursing Home. Funeral at 3 p m Thursday at Wellsville Methodist Church with burial in Wellsville Cemetery. Born January 31 1885 in Douglas County. Survived by sons Dr Harry Neis Clathe John and Oliver Neis of Wellsville. daughters Irene Kiester Basehor Kan Neema Schendel Wellsville. brothers Phillip Brecheisen Wellsville John Brecheisen Ottawa. sisters Clara Mignot Cedar House Nursing Home Lena Oberst Falls City Alma Oberst Falls City Kate Meeder Winter South Dakota Emma Johnson Eudora.

Anna Neis Wellsville Cedar House Wellsville Methodist Church Neis Douglas County Albert Neis Harry Neis Clathe John Neis Oliver Neis Irene Kiester Basehor Kan Neema Schendel Phillip Brecheisen John Brecheisen Willow Ottawa Clara Mignot Cedar House Nursing Home Lena Oberst Alma Oberst Falls City Neb Kate Meeder Winter S. D Emma Johnson Eudora

Mrs Mattie Hugill Rites Set at Edgerton Church

Mrs Mattie Hugill 72 of rural Edgerton died Monday at home. Services will be 1 p m Thursday at Wellsville Methodist Church with burial at Edgerton Cemetery. Rev D D Dunlap to officiate. Born Feb 5 1893 at home she lived there all her life. She married Lewis Hugill in 1931. Surviving are the husband of the home a half brother Paul Shannon 1414 Mulberry Ottawa and two half sisters Mrs Linnora Sheinberger Denver and Mrs Eunice Shedden Kansas City Mo.

Mattie Hugill Edgerton Wellsville Methodist Church D.D. Dunlap Hugill Lewis Hugill Paul Shannon Mulberry Ottawa Linnora Sheinberger Denver Eunice Shedden Kansas City

County Court answers pleas in string of traffic and check cases

At County Court arraignments James Franks Jr. pleaded innocent to two counts of woefund checks with trial set for 10 a.m. May 26 and $400 bond. Robert Jobe pleaded guilty to no class 1A chauffeur license and driving a common carrier under 21, fined 20 dollars and costs. James Foster pleaded guilty to no tail or stop lights, fined 12 dollars and costs. Ila Ross pleaded guilty to driving without a Kansas license, fined 10 dollars and costs. Kermit Doniphan had charges of driving outside a 25 mile radius and no license dismissed. Bruce Devin pleaded guilty to speeding 68 in a 60 mph zone, fined 5 dollars and costs.

James Franks Jr Lansing Robert W. Jobe Haven Ottawa James R. Foster Kermit F. Doniphan Kansas City Wellsville Bruce B. Devin Paola

Hospital Notes Dismissals List Names and Dates

Hospital notes list patient entries with names and towns, noting Monday and Tuesday dismissals. Names include Merle Brockus Richmond Sheryl Undermill Martin Hall O A Mrs Gerald Miller Rantoul Floyd Richardson 915 S Hickory Daryl Eugene Finch Pomona Nettie Burgoon 8098 Sycamore Willard Lee 946 Ash Otis Creviston Cedar House.

Merle Brockus Richmond Sheryl Undermill Martin Hall O. A Gerald Miller Rantoul Floyd Richardson S. Hickory Daryl Eugene Finch Pomona Nettie Burgoon Sycamore Willard Lee Otis Creviston Cedar House

Gift supports Baker music building in memory of McClains

Mrs. Albert C. Espenlaub of Kansas City gives 8000 dollars to Baker University for a studio in the new Musical Arts Building. President W J Scarborough announced the gift to honor Elijah S McClain and Margaret Stewart McClain.

Baldwin, Kan Baker University Albert C. Espenlaub Kansas City W. J. Scarborough Elijah S Margaret Stewart McClain

Marriage Licenses Reported In Ottawa And Nearby

Charles Kern, 40, and Sylvia Davis, 30, both of Ottawa, obtained a marriage license. Patrick Earl Schmitt, 18, of Princeton, and Sandra Kay Masheter, 18, of Richmond, secured a license. Harold O'Brien, 46, of Lawrnnce, and lo Robson, 47, of Lawrence, also received licenses.

Charles Kern Ottawa Sylvia Davis Patrick Earl Schmitt Princeton Sandra Kay Masheeter Richmond Harold O’brien Lawrnnce Lo Robson Lawrence

None Hurt In Wreck On South Main Street

No injuries were reported after a backing collision at about 10 30 a m Monday in the 100 block of South Main Ruby O Terrill 69 of 205 East 13th drove a 1964 Chevrolet northbound and backed out into Oliver P Shannon 67 of 1414 South Mulberry driving a 1961 Ford No injuries were reported and no arrest was made Damage to the Ford right side estimated at 310 with no estimate for damage to the Chevrolet.

South Main Ruby O. Terrill Oliver P. Shannon S. Mulberry Main Shannon

Serum Company Wins Verdict in Missouri Court Case

District Court Judge Floyd Coffman ruled Ralph S. Chandler of Princeton failed to prove his case against Anchor Serum Company and others of St. Joseph. A motion for a directed verdict for the company was sustained. Chandler sought $8,000 damages plus interest and costs over alleged cattle injuries from a faulty vaccine.

Floyd Coffman Ralph S. Chandler Princeton Anchor Serum Company St. Joseph Coffman Anchor Serum Co Chandler

Girl Killed In Kansas Car Crash Near Hutchinson

AP report: seven year old Sue Everhart died after skipping backward into the path of a car on Kansas 61 southwest of Hutchinson. Ronald L. Chamberlain, 55, the driver, spoke of braking to avoid the collision and her death occurred two hours later in a hospital.

Hutchinson Sue Everhart Kansas Ronald L. Chamberlain

Classified Ads Notice and Payment Rates Summary

Classified advertising details outline rates per word and per insertion, deadlines, and discounts. Includes card of thanks pricing, blind ads, and special contract rates. The message ends with a personal thank you from Paul McFarland for hospital visitors, flowers, and cards.

Paul McFarland

Auction ads tie to Ottawa and Pomona weekly sales

Local real estate and livestock sale notices outline weekly events in Ottawa Kansas and Pomona and Council Grove. Harold Stewart noted as general auctioneer with contact numbers 2.4836 and 56663530. Events occur every Saturday along Highway 59 and in North Ottawa area.

Centropolis Claude Howard Ottawa Rfd Franklin County Sale Company North Ottawa Harold Stewart Gen Clifford R. Hobbs Kansas Jack Nelson Pomona Kan Council Grove Jim” Brady Emporia Livestock Sales Co Emporia

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Sat McClay Wholesale, Adv Cedar Ellis Robert Kerr ID Ottawa High School Oklahoma City Bush Legals Winton’a, Winter, Attorney Reds Pat Neal Jeuns Lengel Jon Robert Kerr, III Lamb Serum Company Jake Downer EL Obrah North Main Nelson Myers Bros Printy Ben Cap Printy’s Auction House N. Main
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