Fire damages rug and coffee table in Bax apartment
Fire Chief Har ry Gilliland said the blaze at John Bax ter s northeast corner apartment on 15th and Main was caused by a rug left over a floor furnace. Damages not yet estimated. resident Don Waldo recovering after surgery at KU Medical Center in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Baxter
15Th and
Main
Harry Gilliland
Gilliland
Don Waldo
Princeton
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City
Kas
Local Market Prices For Grains And Butterfat
Soybeans priced at 2.35 dollars per unit. Wheat at 1.92. Ear corn 1.09. Shelled corn 1.14. Barley 1.10. Oats 0.81. Rye 1.00. Butterfat 47.42. Values appear from local market listings with several OCR errors.
KC Markets Banbab City cattle and hogs report
AP reports at KC Markets Banbab City cattle prices show calves 60, steers 23.60 for high, 21.76-22.75 for good and choice, heifers 21.00-22.00, cows 14.75-16.50, vealers 23.00-27.00, feeder steers 31.50-26.00, yearlings 26.00-28.00. Hog prices steady to 26 higher. sows 13.75-0.75. Lambs prime 22.00-23.00, spring slaughter lambs 22.00-23.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banbab City
Sonnon Teeis
Andy
County Boys New Radio Transmitter
The Franklin County Commissioners bought a new radio transmitting station for the sheriff's office about two miles southwest of Ottawa. It came from Kansas City Power and Light and replaces a previous setup at the North American Hotel where interference affected hotel TVs. Sheriff Joe Ferns notes the new site has a tower and emergency power, with equipment to be moved this week.
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Franklin County
Ottawa
Kansas City Power and Light
C 6
Lane
Bruce Spears
Joe Ferns
Deaths of Mrs Hattie Lorena Mitchell and Mrs Vera Brown
Funeral services for Mrs Hattie Lorena Mitchell 92 will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Shaffer Mortuary Lyndon with Rev. Paul Pentz officiating. She died early today near Osage City after a two week illness. Burial in Topeka Cemetery. Survived by three daughters two sons ten grandchildren 27 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Also burial arrangements and prior church memberships noted. Separately Mrs Vera Ellen Brown 71 died Monday in Dighton where she had lived since 1960. Services will be Thursday at 10 a.m. in Dighton Christian Church with burial in Highland Cemetery at 4:30 p.m. Rev Ned M. Roberts officiating. Born February 22 1892 in Logan County Illinois she married William A. Brown in Lawrence in 1917. She is survived by one daughter Mrs William H Boyd of Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Mitchell
Hattie Lorena Mitchell
Shaffer Mortaury
Lyndon
Paul Pentz
Tola Methodist Church
Mitcheell
Osage City
Fillmore
Andrew Mitchell
Mitchell
Euclid Methodist Church
Topeka
Hazel Mitchell
Lois Graham
Dorothy Rigdon
Clarence
Fred
Ira
Tex
Neill
East 10Th Street
Shaffer Mortuary
Vera Ellen Brown
Dighton
Franklin County
Dighton Christian Church
Highland Cemetery
Ned M. Roberts
Brown
Logan County
Salmonella Outbreak Kills Four Babies in Wichita
In Sedgwick County Hospital Wichita four infant deaths linked to salmonella after a pregnant woman with diarrhea likely introduced the infection. Sixteen suspected cases include several affected families. All hospital deliveries halted until staff exams complete and investigation by County Commissioner Vernon Reed proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Sedgwick County Hospital
Leonard Hirsch
Vernon Reed
Traffic Toll Topeka Traffic Death Log May 1963
AP reports Kansas traffic fatalities for the 24 hours to 9 am Tuesday in May. May totals show 3 deaths, with 36 for 1963 and 167 for the comparable 1962 period. The report compares year to year figures for Topeka and statewide traffic deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Eyes To Future Theme For Soil Stewardship Week 1926 Observance
The article notes Soil Stewardship Week in May 1926 with the theme Eyes To Future and urges national and local action on soil and water management. Irving Ross of Ottawa explains a local observance placing handbills in grocery bags, funded by a conservation-minded business. The Pony Express Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of America leads the effort. The message stresses gratitude for soil and water gifts, the need for sustainable use, and shared responsibility for future generations as housing, industry, and land use increase demands on resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving Ross
Ottawa
Pony Express
Soil Conservation Society of America
Ross
On With Spring Flower Show in Wellsville Planned
The Wells ville Garden Club will host the On With Spring flower show in the school multipurpose room Saturday May 25 from 1 to 8 pm Admission is free The event features five divisions including artistic design horticulture junior high and educational therapy and commercial A Holiday Happiness table setting class with advanced registration and a Summer Salutation niche class with six niches comprise 22 sections and 131 classes Volunteers manage registrations arrangements staging placement and judging with committees led by Mrs W H Moherman Mrs Ralph O Neil and Mrs John Neis among others
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellsville
Wellsville Garden Club
W. H. Moherman
Ralph O'Neil
W. D. Farney
Tom Ruddell
John Neis
Oliver Neis
Francis McKaughn
E. E. Turner
Fred Goldsberry
Ross Gault
Wayne Wild
Hugh Macy
Lester Whitley, Sr
Lee Chamberlain
Carl Warnock
Sees Need For More Water discuss 1980 demand rise
Kansas City AP reports Army Brig Gen R F Seedlock says US water use is 300 billion gallons daily and will double by 1980. He calls for comprehensive river basin development. The American Water Works Association honors five individuals with honorary plaques and the Fuller award goes to Lloyd Caughran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
United States
Army
R. F. Seedlock
Omaha
Missouri River Division
American Water Works Association
Frederic A. Eidsness
Gainesville
Fla
University of Florida
Lauren Grayson
Glendale
Calif
H. Arthur Price
Los Angeles
Ellsworth L. Filby
Melvin P. Hatcher
Fuller
Missouri
Lloyd Caughran
Neosho Water Department
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Hamilton
Mrs Mary Hamilton died May 16 and funeral services were held May 20 at Towner Chapel with Father Leopold Hoppe officiating. Pallbearers included Neal Peed Ike Randel C W Robe Max Randel Irwin Chambers and Clinton Chambers. Al Williams sang hymns with Mrs J M Kilgore. Burial followed at Mt Hope Cemetery Williamsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hamilton
Towner Chapel
Leopold Hoppe
Neal Peed
Ike Randel
C. W. Robe
Max Randel
Irwin Chambers
Clinton Chambers
al Williams
J. M. Kilgore
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Williamsburg
Legion Backs Off New Orleans National Meet
INDIANAPOLIS AP Segregation issues prompted cancellation of the American Legion's 1963 national convention in New Orleans. The executive committee must locate a new site for Sept 6 to 12 as Louisiana legionnaires withdrew their invitation due to inability to guarantee unsegregated facilities for delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
American Legion
New Orleans
Legion
Louisiana Legionnaires
Marriage License Benedict and Martinez in Port Byron Colorado
Daniel Taylor Benedict Jr aged 19 from Port Byron New York and Mary Olive Martinez aged 20 from Colorado Springs Colorado obtain a marriage license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Taylor Benedict, Jr
Port Byron
N. Y
Mary Olive Martinez
Colorado Springs, Colo
Another Chilly Night Ahead
An unusually cold front swept across Kansas bringing cooler weather through Wednesday. Cloudiness and scattered showers are likely, especially in western Kansas. Daytime highs near the 60s and overnight lows in the 40s were forecast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
Dodge City
Goodland
Pittsburg
University to admit two Negroes at Alabama
University of Alabama trustees vote to admit Vivian J. Malone and Dave M. McGlathery to the all white campus and extension center but seek a delay from a federal judge until Alabama’s racial situation cools. Malone, 20, Mobile, and McGlathery, Huntsville, aim to start summer classes June 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
University of Alabama
Alabama
Thy
Hubert E. Mate
Vivian J. Malone
Mobile
Tuscaloosa
Dave M. McGlathery
Huntsville
University Extension Center
To Hang York And Latham In June Scheduled
TOPEKA AP Two former soldiers convicted of killing a Wallace County railroad employee are set for execution at the state penitentiary on June 20. The state Supreme Court fixed the date after the U S Supreme Court denied their appeal. James Douglas Latham and George Ronald York were condemned for the 1961 slaying of Otto Ziegler of Oakley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Wallace County
State Penitentiary
State Supreme Court
James Douglas Latham
George Ronald York
Otto Ziegler
Oakley
U. S. Supreme Court
Pope John XXIII Condition Reported Worse
Vatican sources said Pope John XXIII, 81, suffered a setback in his illness during the night though no new relapse was confirmed. The regular Wednesday general audience remained scheduled. He has had a stomach disorder and anemia since last November with un disclosed details and various reports of cancer or an ulcer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatican City
Rome
John XXIII
Vatican
Pope John
Missionary Eyron Rinell Leaves for Sweden Trip
Rev Eyron Rinell a longtime Orient resident spoke at First Baptist Church breakfast. He and wife travel from Japan toward Sweden on a West to East Coast tour, visiting friends in California and the eastern U S. Rinell, born in China to Swedish missionaries, is fluent in English Chinese and Japanese and plans to reside in Sweden after retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eyron Rinell
Orient
Japan
First Baptist Church
Sweden
Raymond Jennings
Binnell
China
California
U. S
Pageant Tickets On Sale For Miss Kansas Event
Pratt officials report Miss Kansas Pageant tickets selling ahead of schedule for the June 6 to 8 event. About 40 percent of seats are gone. tickets may be ordered in writing to Box 482 Pratt. Class A 5 dollars and Class B 4 dollars for all three nights. single-night seats 2 dollars for the first two nights and 3 dollars for the final show. Ottawa contestant Wenda Edwards is among the participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pratt
Box
Ottawa
Wenda Edwards
Richmond Annual Prom Prom theme Apple Blossom Time in gym
The Richmond Junior-Senior banquet and prom on May 15 featured a garden setting in the school gym with pink candle decorations, apple blossoms, butterflies and pixies. Sophomore girls served as waitresses in pink costumes while Rev. Wilbur Purvis gave the guest speech and Mr. White spoke briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Gilbert Burns
Wilbur Purvis
Mr. White
Mr. Davidson
Hospital Notes Admissions and Births Report
Hospital notes list admissions Mrs. Jacob Wolken 428 S Cherry John Bures RFD 2 Williamsburg George Fuller Princeton Monday. Births Mr and Mrs Gary Gorton 1410 Maple son Monday weight 8 lb 5 oz. Dismissals Mrs Ora LeChien Williamsburg Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Wolken
S. Cherry
John.Bures
RFD
Williamsburg
George Fuller
Princeton
Gary Gorton
Maple
Monday
Ora LeChien
Silent Film Star Ailing in London After Stroke
Hollywood icon Bebe Daniels, famed silent film star, regained consciousness in London after a stroke. Husband Ben Lyon said she is better though gravely ill, recognizing family and speaking a few words. Daniels, 62, and Lyon have lived in Britain since a 27 year stay for vaudeville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bebe Daniels
Hollywood
Ben Lyon
Miss Daniels
Richard Lyon
Executor appointed in Sarah A. Cole estate Kansas notice
First published May 17 1963 in Franklin County Kansas probate matter announces Rollin G Cole appointed executor of the will of Sarah A Cole aka Anna Cole with letters testamentary issued May 3 1963. Creditors must file demands within nine months from first publication or be barred. Donald L White attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Kansas
Sarah A. Cole
Anna Cole
Rollin G. Cole
Rollin G, Cole
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Simorgasbord
Michael
Luther Mustain
Willow
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Blanche Johnson
Roswell
N. M
Marguerite
Davenport
KU Medical Center
Beulah Blackston
N. Mulberry
Willie Ruble
Eric
Waverly
Erie
Selective Service
Elksbridge Club
Bob Miller
Walt Hegberg
Floyd Indalk
R. B. Anderson
Lon Brady
John’ ‘Hudelson
G. C. Fredeen
Larry Crater
Bird Baths
Wilky's
S, Main
Sta
Neil Bullock
Carl Maxwell Logan
Quenemo
A. J. Boynton
Department of Economics
University of Kansas
Lawrence
Logan
John L. Logan
Holliday
Ellis
Lauren S. Ward
Reid Ward
E. 11Th
Wall ‘Street Journal
County Boys New Radio
Vera E. Brown
Vnto
Bernice Holden
James Bosworth
Ralph Lidikay
Mary Alice Patton
Bernhard Fleming
Howell Lusk
Velma O’connor
The
Association
Orleans
York
Latham
JO Towner
Ofyfawa, Kansas
South Water Tower
Lamb
Legals
Donald L. White
Dewey Cook
N. Sycamore
Floyd Heckman
Ash Young
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Ottawa Lodge No. 18
AF. & AM
George A. Ledom
W. M
Clarence E. Rea
Sec’y
K. C
Ottawa Herald
Ambassador
Clinton
Gambles
128 S
Motorola TV & Stereo
Kroehler Furniture
Malott Hdwe
H.P. Clinton Motor
H.P. Clinton
Burrough St
Woolworth Food
General Services
Eldry
Gene Powell
Underwood
Edmiston’s
Standard Rendering Co
Ottawa Herald General Services Section
McCracken Electric
S. Main
Myers Bros
Centropolis
Claude
Howard
Franklin County Sale Company
Glenn Sundin
William
Green
Baldwin Jct
Jack Nelson
Pomona
Overbrook Livestock Sale
Overbrook
Alien County Livestock
Sas Chin
R. A. Trowbridge
Methodist Church
Nate and
Leona Gibbons
Melvern
Bank
Harold Stewart
Neosho Livestock Commission Co
Neosho
Lawrence Livestock Sale Co
East 1Lth St
Haroldson Imple, Co
Useq Machinery & Misc
Ben Printy
Sea
Mala
Maina
Ottawa Transfer and Storage Co
Walnue &T
Tm Starr
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