Alumni Banquet at Williamsburg High School
The annual Alumni Banquet is set for 7 30 p m Friday in the Williamsburg High School auditorium with a dancing exhibition to follow. Memorial Day flowers are offered by Willis Garden Center with reservations for weekend or next week. Glenn Greenfield of Princeton is recovering from surgery in St Marys Hospital Kansas City. Glenn Carpenter pleads guilty to DUI and reckless driving, fined and jailed. Cars moved and received data from Santa Fe System weekly report. churches, sales and notices about local residents appear throughout.
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Williamsburg High School
Willis Garden Center
5Th & Cherry
Glenn Greenfield
Princeton
St. Mary’s Hospital
Kansas City
Glenn Carpenter
RFD
The Her he tett pays five dollars weekly tip
A fragmented OCR item notes a weekly payment of five dollars and a tip related to a person or business. The readable fragments reference weekly wages or gratuity and a repayment or receipt context within a muted report. No clear names, dates, or places emerge from the legible text.
Remove Restaurant Restriction A restraining order lifted on Colbern's Restaurant
A restraining order closing Colbern's Restaurant at 115 E. 5th was lifted by District Court Judge Floyd Coffman after a conference. The state action, prompted by alleged unpaid sales tax, was resolved as Colbern settled obligations and posted a surety bond.
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Colbern
E. 5Th
Floyd Coffman
C. A. Colbern
Kansas State Revenue Department
Coffman
Tax Department
Don White
Funeral services for Ruben Swearingen held in Wellsville
Funeral services for Ruben Swearingen were at the Coughlin Chapel Wellsville at 2 30 p m Saturday with Rev James Nabors of the Wellsville Methodist Church officiating J Linn Holtwick sang Beyond the Sunset and Take My Hand Precious Lord Organ accompaniment by Mrs Fernleaf Barnett Pallbearers were Melvin Mushhell Otis Foster Robert Barnes Herman Gilborn Roy Nutt and Jack Dunham Burial was in the Wellsville Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruben Swearingen
Coughlin Chapel
Wellsville
James Nabors
Wellsville Methodist Church
J. Linn Holtwick
Hand
Precious Lord
Fernleaf Barnett
Melvin Musehell
Otis Foster
Robert Barnes
Herman Gilborn
Roy Nutt
Jack Dunham
Wellsville Cemetery
Hospital Notes Admissions and Births Reported
Admissions list includes Mrs. Charles D. Christy Wells ville Mrs. Don Hamilton 1350 S Mulberry Ernest Young 1031 S Locust Boyd Farney Williams burg Carl Biederman 1421 Maple Milo Lucas 214 W 2nd Dismissals include Mrs Larry Wassmer and baby son 407 S Cherry Mrs Duane Anderson and baby son RFD 1 Baldwin Maywood Hougland Pomona Mrs Ronald Cowles 704 S Mulberry Mrs Walter Artinger 824 W 5th D L Casida 327 S Elm transferred to Cedar House Nursing Home Vicki Allan RFD 1 Williamsburg transferred to K U Medical Center Tuesday
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Charles D. Christy
Wellsville
Don Hamilton
S. Mulberry
Ernest Young
S. Locust
Boyd Farney
Williamsburg
Carl Biederman
Maple
Milo Lucas
W. 2Nd
Larry Wassmer
S. Cherry
Duane Anderson
Baldwin
Maywood Hougland
Pomona
Ronald Cowles
Walter Artinger
W. 5Th
D. L. Casida
S. Elm
Cedar House Nursing Home
Vicki Allan
RFD
K. U. Medical Center
Barry Sees Step Toward 1 Man Rule
Kansas City AP report notes Senator Barry Goldwater telling over 3,000 Republicans at a $100 dinner and a 2,700 turnout at a rally that President Kennedy pursues one man rule, criticizing tariff power, medical care speeches, and alleged attempts to circumvent Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kennedy
United States
Barry Goldwater
R-Ariz
Goldwater
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Legislative Branch
Students Receive Awards at Richmond High
Richmond High Principal Everett White honors scholastic and library staff. Valedictorian Connie Kueser and salutatorian Billa Pickett lead. Bonnie Hase Joann Hermreck Linda Schwegman and Connie Kueser receive library awards. The Cub annual staff earns recognition for Karen Tice David Purvis and Billa Pickett. All State Music festival participants receive certificates from the music department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Everett White
Richmond High
Connie Kueser
Billa Pickett
Bonnie Hase
Joann Hermreck
Linda Schwegman
Karen Tice
David Purvis
Emporia
County 8th Grade Graduation June 1
Rev Charles P Knight of Ottawa First Methodist to address 30 graduates from Franklin County rural schools at First Methodist Church on June 1 with the subject Whats the Big Idea Maurice Ponton county schools superintendent presents diplomas Vicki Clark and Ardiss Janelle Baker perform a hymn and flute piece followed by diplomas for graduates from Centropolis Peoria Hawkins Greenwood Green Dell Liberty Davy Spring Creek Le Loup Fouts and other schools ceremonies begin at 2 30 p m
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Charles P. Knight
Ottawa
First Methodist Church
Franklin County
Maurice Ponton
Dean Zook
Vicki Clark
Centropolis
Hurst Coffman
Arlyss Janelle Baker
Fire destroys barn and equipment on Earl Pass farm
A barn on the Earl Pass farm four miles southwest of Greeley was destroyed by a Sunday afternoon fire. It housed 100 tons of alfalfa hay, machinery, feed banks, panel gates and a loading chute among other items. Insurance covered part of the loss but not enough to recoup it.
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Richmond
Earl Pass
Greeley
School Out For Some At Wellsville May 23 25
Wellsville officials announce eighth grade and seniors will be dismissed Wednesday May 23. Final exams for other classes will be given Friday May 25 the last day of classes. Elementary pupils also finish May 25 then return May 29 from 10 to 11 am for grade cards.
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Wellsville
Study First Aid and Scout Activities in Wellsville
Wellsville Boy Scouts completed their first aid tests with the majority passing. Webelos are to join the troop in May and June after attending most recent meetings. Scout meetings feature softball games played by the boys.
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Wellsville
Webelos
Driver Extinguishes Engine Fire as Brush Fire Spreads
In Albuquerque New Mexico the fast responding fire truck smelled smoke a mile from the site and caught fire in the engine. The crew extinguished the electrical engine fire and another unit put out the brush fire nearby.
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Albuquerque, N.M
Funeral rites for Walter E. Watkins Held in Wellsville
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday in Coughlin's Chapel Wellsville with Rev. James Nabors of the Wellsville Methodist Church officiating. J Linn Holtwick sang In The Garden and Take My Hand Precious Lord with Mrs Fernleaf Barnett at the piano. Pallbearers were Ray Simmons John Benham Harold Phillips Wilbur Johnston James Davidson and Dave Sturm. Burial followed in Wellsville Cemetery.
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Walter E. Watkins
Coughlin
Wellsville
James Nabors
Wellsville Methodist Church
J. Linn Holtwick
Hand
Precious Lord
Fernleaf Barnett
Ray Simmons
John Benham
Harold Phillips
Wilbur Johnston
James Davidson
Dave Sturm
Wellsville Cemetery
Funeral services for Mrs Ma nie V Edington
Funeral services for Mrs Ma nie V Edington who died May 17 were at Dengel Son Mortuary May 21 Rev Ned M Roberts officiated Pallbearers were Lyndon Smith Albert and Vincent Boyer Donald Ivey Nels Kristenson and Howard Whit latch Albert Williams sang hymns accompanied by Mrs R L Stevens Burial was in Highland Cemetery
KC Markets Report from Kansas City Stockyards
KC markets report cattle activity with 4400 cattle and 4500 hogs and 2800 sheep. Cattle and calves show softer demand with steers and heifers down. feeders steady to weak. Hog prices fall 25 cents. sows lower. Lamb market slow with prime ranges noted and feeder lambs steady.
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Kansas City
Death of Arthur Shawen in Wellsville Area
Arthur Shawen 84 a Wellsville area resident for 82 years died at Ransom Memorial Hospital after a brief illness He was born in Warren County Iowa January 19 1878 a retired farmer and longtime member of Ottawa Lodge No 24 IOOF He is survived by a brother Freeman Shawen of Wellsville Funeral services will be at Coughlin Chapel Wellsville Wednesday at 230 p.m Burial will be in Wellsville Cemetery.
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Arthur Shawen
Wellsville
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Shawen
Warren County
Iowa
Ottawa Lodge No
Freeman Shawen
Coughlin Chapel
Wellsville Cemetery
Escaper Jasper Fails To Post Bond In Wounding Sheriff
Jerry Jasper an escaper from the state hospital at Osawatomie is jailed after not posting 3000 bond for wounding Sheriff Lafe Allen in the arm during a Saturday morning chase. Jasper reportedly stole a car at Garnett and was bound for Mexico with his sister Virginia when stopped at a road block by Trooper Lloyd Baker. Virginia, a juvenile, also faces a felonious assault charge.
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Jerry Jasper
Coffey County
Lafe Allen
Jasper
Osawatomie
Garnett
Mexico
Virginia
Allen
Lloyd Baker
Suspend Four After Theft At Ottawa University
The faculty disciplinary committee suspended three freshmen involved in a car pilfering case in Ola. Duane Bissitt Jerry Freeman and Tom Lashnett were suspended for one semester and face probation for another if readmitted. Wayne Middaugh was dropped. Freeman Lashnett and Bissitt were fined 50 each and paroled from 90 day jail terms. Middaugh is free on 200 bond pending arraignment. The theft occurred early Saturday involving batteries and other auto parts.
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Ottawa University
Ola
Duane Bissitt
Jerry Freeman
Greensburg
Tom Lashnett
Winchester
Wayne Middaugh
Buffalo
N. Y
Olathe
Freeman
Lashnett
Bissitt
Middaugh
Wellsville Seniors Stay At Cobb Home Before Trip
Wellsville High School senior girls hosted an overnight at the Raymond Cobb home prior to their senior trip with an early breakfast served. Memorial Day wreaths will be made by the Louis H. Hanson unit of American Legion Auxiliary at its May 29 meeting. Methodist men met at the Wellsville Church for a covered dish supper. Elementary sixth graders held a farewell party in class. Mrs. Pearl Lingle and Mrs. C. L. Drennan returned from a 15 day trip to the Northwestern states visiting Pendleton Spokane and Yellowstone Park with wildlife and scenery noted along the way. The trip totaled about 4,500 miles and ended in Colorado.
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Wellsville High School
Raymond Cobb
Louis H. Hanson
American Legion Auxiliary
J. W. Tomlinson
Wellsville Methodist Church
Pearl Lingle
Wellsville
C. L. Drennan
Polo
Northwestern States
Lingle
Drennan
Pendleton
Ore
Spokane
Army Air Service
Idaho
Colorado
Williamsburg Eighth Graders Visit KC for Plant Tour
Williamsburg eighth graders and Principal Forrest Bond will travel to Kansas City on Friday to tour an automobile plant and the police department. They will picnic at Swope Park before returning. On March 31 Bond led 12 students to Emporia for State Achievement tests with several honors awarded in history government geography spelling and science.
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Forrest Bond
Kansas City
Swope Park
Bond
Emporia
Bud Ransom
Kansas
Bud
Notice of Hearing on Estate Matter in Franklin County
First published May 8 1962 in Kansas Franklin County probate court hearing on a petition by John H Dougherty heir at law to determine the descent of an undivided one half interest in the South 120 acres of the Southeast Quarter of Section 32 Township 15 Range 20 Ot tawa Kansas. Defenses must be filed by May 31 1962 at 10 00 a m. Witness John H Dougherty petitioner. Winton A Winter Attorney.
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State of Kansas
Franklin County
Jennie Dougherty
John H. Dougherty
Kansas
Ottawa
Appointment of Executrix in Daugharthy Estate
In Franklin County Kansas Probate Court Dorothy G. Daugharthy appointed executrix of Gordon M. Daugharthy deceased with letters testamentary issued May 12 1962. Creditors heirs and legatees must file claims within nine months or be barred per law. Neal C Sayler named administrator c t a for Charles E Jennings estate.
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Franklin County
Kansas
Gordon M. Daugharthy
Dorothy G. Daugharthy
Probate
Franken County
Anderson & Byrd Attorneys
Charles E. Jennings
C.t.a
Charles BE. Jennings
Annual meeting of Greenwood district on June 1 1962
The annual meeting of elementary School District 38 in Greenwood will be held at the school on Friday June 1 1962 at o'clock p.m. Signed W Nitcher Clerk.
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Greenwood
W. Nitcher Mlerk
Collision Causes Heavy Damage In Downtown Intersection
A 1959 car driven by Nancy T. Welsh age 19 of 319 S Locust sustained major damage in a collision at 7th and Main yesterday afternoon. Police said she was turning onto Main from East 7th when her car collided with a car driven by Eunice M. Williams age not listed of 609 S Sycamore crossing Main from the west. No injuries or citations were reported.
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Nancy T. Welsh
S. Locust
7Th
Main
East 7Th
Eunice M. Williams
S. Sycamore
Ottawa livestock listings and sales schedule
A compilation of farm and auction notices across Kansas towns including Ottawa Overbrook Pomona Michigan Valley Gas City and Neosho with dates for consignments horse sales live stock auctions and livestock companies listings show contact names and locations for upcoming events in May and June.
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Ernest Arnold Overbrook
Kansas
Emporia Livestock Sales Co
Emporia
Franklin County Sale Co
Wilson and Locust
Ottawa
Osage City
Jack Nelson
Pomona
Kas
Overbrook Livestock Sale
Overbrook
Allen County Livestock Auction
Gas City
Harold Stewart
Charles Beatty
Harold
Charles — Lyndon
Ottawa Livestock Com. Co
West Wilson St
Ottawa Livestock Com
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Melvin Hoots
St. Luke’s Hospital
Douglas Bros
Hotpoint
Westinghouse
Adv
Gladys Hendrix
Kay Shaffer
Almeda Sinclair
Wilky’s
Jardinieres
Hwy
Crites
Alvin M. Ellis
Burroughs
Police
Snyder Pharmacy
S. Main
Bill Gean Sullivan
Jackie Dean Snyder
Hamblin
Logan County
Oakley
Ellis
Ola Keith
N. Mulberry
Chase High School
Moran High School
Wright’s Studio
Richard Johnson
Ottawa Herald
Clifford Johnson
O. W. Fowler
Col
John R. Fowler
Washington, D. C
Loretta Kay
Washington and Lee High School
Arlington
RCA
B.T.U
Raymond Smith
Independence Sanitarium
Independence
G. E. Jordan
Jordan
J. Mfg. Co
Burbank
Calif
Herald
Lois Smith
Ralph R. May
Eudora
Barry
Vicki Lyn Clark
Loretta Lou Neilson
John David Woodsum
Peoria
Archie Meisel
Leeta Schultz
Stephen Michael Crockett
Linda Sue McNish
Nancy Ann Toumberlin
Maryanna Fern Bond
Sandra Church
Lonnie Erwin Cox
Max Ray Dean Cox
Nancy L. Devin
Daryl Lee Flager
Juanita J. Phelps
Green Dell
Joe Pat Maloney
Linda Kay van
Donge and
David Lloyd Pratt
Liberty
Charles Vernon Hudlin
Ruth Irene Kaub
William Calvin Lantis
Sareeda Lee Sink
Davy
Donald Burgess
Spring Creek
Tamara Layne O’dea
Dennis Paul Sumner
le Loup
Michael Laverne O’conner
Donald Wayne Scott
David Potter
Peggy Ann Rybolt
Manie V. Edington
Joe
Cowner
Ovtawa
South Water Tower
Wellsville News
Bernice Holden
Elisabeth Briggs
Cottonwood
Richards-Gebaur Afb
Briggs
Theodore L. Whitaker
Bob McClure
Catherine Bischoff
Gary Kerbs
Legals
Lamb
Blanche Lamb
Roberts
Neal C. Sayler
C.t.a. Anderson & Byrd Attorneys
T.a
Ccessereees
Coe
Mary Pound
First
Main Street
Herald Office
Ottawa Lodge
A.F
A.M
Fellowcraft
Louis Dale
Sidney O. Morris
Sec’y
Ward Underwood
Underwood Street
A. F. Lewis
County Farm
IBM
Myers Bros
Claude
Howard
Franklin County Sale Company Livery Srouthay
Locust & Wilson
Gordon James Phone Feed
Home
Printy
Ben Printy
Cap
N. Main
Francis C. Tiger
Arnold Furniture and Tools
Cherry
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