Otawa Police seek driver after hit and run on Main Street
Police report a driver struck parked car of Harry E. Van Valkenburg at 3 50 p m in the 200 block on North Main and left the scene before officers arrived. Damages to the right rear of the Van Valkenburg vehicle are listed as major.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otawa
Harry E. van Valkenburg
Williamsburg
North Main
David Griffin
Griffin
van Valkenburg
Police Court Docket Heavy In 14 cases scheduled in
In a crowded Police Court docket, 14 cases were heard. Eight pled guilty, two pled not guilty, two were found guilty, and two failed to appear. Numerous speeding and muffler violations featured, with fines from 5 to 125 dollars and multiple jail or court-ordered actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert K. White
S. Malr
Winton A. Winter Orderberry
Thomas F
McGrath
Kenneth V. Coons
Tremont
Mrs H H Fowler heads to Sacramento for daughter surgery
Mrs. H H Fowler of 326 South Cedar will travel to Sacramento to be with her daughter Mary as she undergoes esophageal stricture surgery at Mercy Hospital. Post office grounds have new juniper landscaping. High School Kayettes will sell poppies Saturday for American Legion Auxiliary to aid disabled veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Fowler
S. Cedar
Sacramento
Calif
Mary
Mercy Hospital
American Légion Auxiliary
Two Youths Plead Guilty To Disturbing The Peace
Franklin Franks and Sam Wiswell, both 17, pleaded guilty in County Court to disturbing the peace after firing a blank cartridge piston on Princeton's Main Street about 10:90 Pm Wednesday. Judge Winton A. Winter fined each $10 and ordered tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Franks
N. Oak
Sam Wiswell
S. Lincoln
Winton A. Winter
Princeton
French Assembly Gathers Showdown On De Gaulle
Paris reports the National Assembly met amid a possible clash over Charles de Gaulle gaining emergency powers to steer Algeria policy. Premier Pfimlin seeks a six day extension. deputies face options to support or oust him or back De Gaulle, with the threat of a potential dictatorship if stalemate endures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Gaulle
Paris
National Assembly
Charles de Gaulle
France
Pierre Pfimlin
Algeria
Pflimlin
Algiers
Ormier
Seek Facts In Tax Charge TOPEKA
The State Revenue Department seeks rates and figures to support claims by two variety stores that they would lose money under a new 2 percent sales tax bracket effective June 1. Kresge Co. and F. W. Woolworth Co. say they cannot collect the full tax, while the department notes merchants may collect over 5 percent on some sales. State Revenue Director John Kirchner invites facts and promises full consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
State Revenue Department
Kresge Co
F. W. Woolworth Co
John Kirchner
High School Students Hold Record Parties Tonight
Ottawa junior and senior high pupils hold record parties before exams. Junior high at the gym and Hawthorne School host programs from 7 to 9 30 pm with entertainment then dancing. Yearbooks will be distributed early and signed later by classmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bial Overbrook
High SchoollAlumni Association
Ottawa
Hawthorne School
Wlll
Hawthorne
Hospital Notes Births And Dismissals At Local Hospital
Admitted Vickie Lynn Snitker Richmond today. Births to Richard Morrow Richmond and George C Underwood Kansas City Kansas featured, a son weighed 8 lb 12 oz and a daughter weighed 9 lb. Dismissals include Duane Pedrow Jr Richmond and Lawrence Enelhen Rantoul and May Tedrow 604 N Main and Jack Morrow 1320 S Main and Sharon Klingler RF D 4 today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Morrow
Richmond
George C. Underwood
Kansas City
Kas
Duane Pedrow Jr
Lawrence Enelhen
Rantoul
May Tedrow
N. Main
Jack Morrow
Sharon Klingler
Wiiter Dies in London at 49, Chicago Daily News Reporter
London reporter Ernie Hill aged 49 died Monday after heart ailment treatment. He served as Chicago Daily News correspondent and had been based in London for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ernie Hill
Chicago Daily News
Noon Lions Club Elects Officers
Jim Alexander a prano realtor becomes president of the Ottawa noon Lions Club. Elected with him Monday were Bill Barker first vice president David Laury second vice president Al Yost third vice president Robert Bowline secretary Vincent Skidmore treasurer Ralph Robertson roner ramer Truyn Bischoff tail twister and C G Wollen D L Young directors. Barker announced Ottawa High School band members Judy Wilson and Mike Latimer were chosen to represent the club in the Kansas State Lions band for the composite band to perform at the state convention in Topeka next weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Alexander
Prano Realtor
Ottawa Noon Lions Club
Bill Barker
David Laury
al Yost
Robert Bowline
Vincent Skidmore
Ralph Robertson
Ron
Truyn Bischoff
C. G. Wollen
D. L. Young
Barker
Ottawaigh
Judy Wilson
Mike Latimer
Ottawa Lions Club
Kansas State Lions
Topeka
Peace Officers Meet Here
Paul Wilson a University of Kansas criminal procedure instructor was guest speaker at the State Line Peace Officer's Association monthly meeting at Opal's Steak House. He discussed cases appealed to the Supreme Court and answered officers' questions. About 63 members attended. Glenn Cummings presided and Jay Brown introduced the speaker.
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Paul Wilson
University of Kansas
State Line Peace Officer's Association
Opal
Wilson
Supreme Court
Glenn Cummings
Harrisonville
Jay Brown
Franklin County
Texas Pianist Draws Ovation at Carnegie Hall
Texas pianist Van Cliburn, 23, drew a tumultuous ovation from 2,840 spectators at Carnegie Hall in New York. He announced a mutual feeling with the audience during intermission after his first recital, just after winning the Moscow Tschaikovsky competition. A ticker tape parade and regional pride followed as he returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Carnegie Hall
van Cliburn
Cliburn
Harvey Lavan Cliburn Sr
Rilcha Bee O’bryan
Cilburn
Moscow
W. G. Rogers
Associated Press
Marriage Licenses for Ottawa Residents Noted
Virgil GC. Croucher aged 25 of Ottawa and Janette May Wilthite aged 20 of Ottawa are granted a marriage license. Robert L. Leach aged 20 of Wellsgile and Lee Ellen K. Farrell aged 18 of Ottawa also receive licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil GC. Croucher
Ottawe
Janette May Wilthite
Ottawa
Robert L. Leach
Wellsgile
Lee Ellen K. Farrell
Eisenhower Signs Military Pay Bill Boosting Career Service
President Eisenhower signed the measure to raise military pay aiming to make career service more attractive. First year cost about 576 million dollars. benefits apply to Air Force Army Navy Marines Coast Guard Public Health Service and Coast and Geodetic Survey with broad active duty and reservist coverage. New top pay grades created four star and three star, with notable increases for generals admirals and senior enlisted, plus proficiency pay options up to 150 dollars monthly for skilled personnel.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Air Force
Army
Navy
Marines
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Coast Guard
Public Health Service
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Pentagon
Winners Named In Boy Scout Bike Rodeo at Lincoln School
Prize winners announced across groups in the Bicycle Rodeo sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 72 at Lincoln School on Sunday. Connie Welton won best decorated bicycle, with David Schamann second and Hubert Collingsworth Jr. third. Gary Miers led the eight to ten safety event, Allen Buck second, Roger Buck third. Billy Haley won the 11 to 15 safety and obstacle event, with Connie Welton second and Hubert Collingsworth third.
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Boy Scout Troop
Lincoln School
Connie Welton
David Schamann
Seond
Hubert Collingsworth , Jr
Gary Miers
Allen Buck
Roger Buck
Billy Haley
Hubbert Collingsworth
Local Legals List Salaries and Suppplier Names
A crowded OCR style local legal notices list shows names with salary notes and supplier references. It includes Dr. Josephine E. Davis and numerous others with various salary figures and related administrative mentions, along with several supplier company names and office staff credits.
Franklin County Ledger of 1958 Expenditures and Claims
A lengthy county financial record lists payees and amounts for Franklin County Kansas on May 1 1958 including county clerk statements for aged funds special auto fund and roads. Notable names include Clarence Coffman Luther Slovenia Opal Letchworth and Jay J Scott with payments to Kanolyn Whitley Ottawa Motor Co Minnick Motor Co Brumimel Gon and Ottawa Lumber Co for supplies and services. The document also covers public assistance disbursements and a probate notice related to Blanch L. Ewing deceased with an administrator petition filed by Neile Crozier.
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Coy
B'Ty
Larry Barnhart
Mark Coughenour
Ernest Young
Ernest
Noung
Milliken
Same
F. L. Baxter
Uae
Man
Maloney
Ofnanl
Whan Heath Fund Tepals Et Paprot
Franklin Co
Wome
L.c, Galger, Ap. Co
Board of County
Clarence Coffman
Franklin County
Luther Slovenia
Kansas
Fay Brown
Opal Letchworth
Stephens-Peck, Inc
Jay J. Scott
Kanolyn Whitley
Weseesees
Donald L. White
Nnme
Winton A. Winter
Christina Wake
Ama
Eileen A. Bowman
Satie
Ex & Chem. Chemicals
Josephine Hvana
Anme
Farmers Union Co-op
Grave Hammons
Minnitk Motor Go
Treho la. Harr
Sii
Ses
Iacenenne
Blood Orchards
Ringa
Ofelia May Ivey
Willard Newell Lister
Patricia Maendele
Samay
Ruby Sanford
Sceesee
Helen Elizabeth Scott
Franklin County Ighways Department
Carolyn Kay Blake
Sama Eee
Vivian Kac Bichinger
Gama
Ins
W. B
Mary Jo Hanes
Lesh Git Co
Virginia Hoffman
Tepolra i. Lad
Elise Kelm
Sith
Ieee Rapotemaine Fatania Minnick Motor Cs
Purta
Aly
Sans
Otda Co
L. Rethjen
Robert Steele
Bulson
Kama
Prise Off Co
Wilson B. Miller
Oxy
Dem
S A
de AL
Salisbury Go
Raymond Stankord
Sheldon T & T. Co
Kefin’ Co
W. E. Vick
Western Bell Tels
Igivae
Wyatt
The
Texas Co
Wilson
Clarence Thena
Rawding
Bert Binkley
Eeseceuse
Weyl-Bauseh
Tires
M. Edwarda
Brad Gly
Ralph Haney
Charles Moberly
Larry McCracken
C. Wi Robe
Eng Clardner
I.cee
Dotlia Hnl
Almeda Sincials
Rona Britne
Wheelds
og/Co
Rd-Br
Gttuwa Lr Co
Gladys G. Adams
Fred Adamson
Rent Jj
Margie Alcock
Anthony Clin
S. Testy
William F. Bailey
Wanda M. Brird
Banken Drugeist
A. Berglund
Wm. Brown
jAnna
W. & L. Dept
Wat. & Webb
W. Coffman
Adi
Credit Bucca
Atte
Stampa P
Csaeeeeve
Kenneth Cunningham
Tidde
Pas Ogs
M'L Dodsworth
Tal A
J. C. Field
Servier Co
R.A. Galler
Oollatt Litho Co
Ogj
F. EB. Henning
Heinlein Market
Happy's Grocery
Merianie Hooner
Mary E. Heistetter
Clarence Knoche
Lamb Funeral Home
bAne Water Dept
David Laury
Yesise Tan
Victor Lofpreen
O. R. McCandless
Maarjorie McCairl
McVey-Nengel
Umb
Sean Martinez
Hertha
Miller
Robert F. Miller
Minnick Motor Co
Roger B Monfort
Moore Chevrolet
Myers
Nicholas Gra
Ottawa Lary. & Dry Cl
Pitella
Farrotti
Penney's
Homer Peterson
Rent
Walter Pierson
Vies Bore Genoo Price Motor Co
Ransom Mem
Homer Reeves
Roberts
Sor Mines
Neil H. Saunders
L. Smay
Delbert Smith
Bell Tell Co
W. Spangler
Wee
Adm
Payral
Aervice
L. O. Taggart
Maude Taggart
Todd
Agey
Enr Ineurmnen
Towner's Chanel
Aer
Zsajg
Kas
Med
Cen
Heep'n
Atta
J. van Valkenburg
Tmi' Ge
Joe R. Walten
Waymire’s
Food Mart
Grocerion
Ronita Welborn
Western Union
Wire
G. Wheeler
Bob White Motor Cn
Ruby Williame
Nursing Ware
Freeda Wilson
Rente
Scccceyee
Olin G. Wollen
Tom Ee Ee
Bruce Rpmata
State of Kansas
Blanch L. Ewing
Neile
Crozier, Alster
Blanch
L. Ewing
Seid Dey
Ottawa
Atutn
Enuge
Nellie Crozier
Bowers & Bowers
Allorteys
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Western Auto
Ady
Gary Hornbuckle
James Hornbuckle
N. Mulberry
Jesse Koshland
University of California At Berkeley
Santa Fe
John Huderson
Pomona
Ottawa Sertoma Club
Kenneth Andrews
Washington, D.C
Wnt
la Sertoma
Harold Peffly
Sam Johnson
Kanas City
Sertoma
Crites
Bruce Spears
Clifford Waller
R. L. Dawson
James Ferguson
Drake's Bakery
Lane High School
Storgasbord N. Amer
Glenn Wallace
Hillsdale
Winter
Wallace
Jesse L. Lanius
Forbes Air Base
Howard Curtis
RFD 1
L Rodger A
Keith
RFD
Bill L. Carr
David C. Whitaker
Floyd Coffman
Robert Lingo
Harris
John I. Okerberg
Robert
Okerberg
Crable
Ottawa Fire Department
John H. Metheney
S. Mulberry
Harry Gilliland
Adv
Brown
Bernard Firestone
City
Floyd Flager
Harold
Yost
Ruth L. Yost
Charlene C. Yohe
Carl J. Yohe
Crlles
RCA
Thelub
Daniel Timberlake
Carl R. Thompson
Wichita
Gene Melvin Shaw
Jerry Patterson
S. Oak
Patterson
Bert J. Longnecker
J. G. Alexander
Tetwiler Motors
Gordon James
George Small Jr
King
Cheney
Folger
Raymond Lucas
St. Luke's Hospital
State Line Peace Officer’s Association
Marion Burns
Osage County
Don White
Josephine Evans
Chuck Langdon
Vickie Lynn Snitker
Cedar
Wiiter
Noon Lions Club
D. E. Lidikay
Texas
Dean Berlin
LeMaster
Stewart
Gordon B. Noland
Mgr
Legals
Josephine E. Davis
R. Ef, Thompson
Merle Montague
Welfam
Margie Adcock
Wanda M. Baird
Helen Trene Carey
Marjorie B. Hooper
Mary L. Jackson
Alice F. Kaiser
Betty Ruth Kimball
Isa Marjorie H. McGuth
Luella G. Parrott
Bonlin L. Welborn
Bowd
Frederick A. Gardner
Neva L. Tilless
Wiliam West
Darryl W. Cheney
Joseph Alexander
Merle Atchison
Teddy Barnhart
Orphanee Early
Howard F. Burroughs
Charles Cade
Harold Crockett
G. A. Diamond
Duane R. Dickinson
William Fanning
C. R. Fireston
Lyon Firestone
Chester Gibson
Maurice M. Green
Albert M. Johnson
John Lalotlette
Walter Landers
Pete Lann
CiMford Sink
Thomas Steveson
Frank Thornbrugh
Claude I. Turner
Acthel W. Watkins
Gsame
Sama
Pontage
Enve. Dispatch
Capper
Lockwood Co., Inc
Dodsworth Co
Mised&Sons Print
Univer
Publish, Co
Supplion Gordon Rogers Co
Pens
Hec., Inc
Copies Inc
Tallman Print
Bar
Saffron Glass Co
Rosebery B
City Water & Light
Western Bell Tele
Gaz Ser Co
American Service Co
Mit
Sesesseevene
Lattimore-Fink Lab
W. L
Towners Fin
Spangler Land Co
Shinn & Haley Ab
Malcom A. Jones
Wells
Fred McKay
Mra
Betty Kimball
Jeroll E. Tyler
Charles Mavity, Jr
Willard Lister
Pri
Mileage
Kart Ensdale
Game
Roselyn Whirley
Expenses
BAME
R. W. Steele
Assessor
J. J. Bulson
Ory Willard Miller
Seeee
Raymond
Stankard
Roy Gold
W. HE. Vick
Clyde Wyatt
Francis Wilson
M. M. Edwards
Lynn Baumann
Sdondal Shaw
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