Officers, Civilians Honored In 1955 56 Meritorious Service
INews briefs report MSgt. Harry Pritchard of Ottawa now with 25th Infantry Division in Hawaii received the Commendation Ribbon and a meritorious service citation for leadership and administrative work during May 7 1955 to April 23 1956. Leave for AB Edwin Duffield from Parks AFB Calif and aviation medicine school at Gunter AFB Al. Terry Welch of Columbus OH won a $1400 MIT scholarship. local nominations for township offices. county clerk Bruce Spears's surgery progress. Jerry Johnson fined for speeding. Lester C Arvin Wichita lawyer, a GOP lieutenant governor candidate and ex Ottawa University student. Wayne Duvall family visiting from Washington state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry E.itchard
Ottawa
Syvith
3Th Field Artillery
25Th Infantry Division
Hawaii
Pritchard
Edwin Duffield
Bob A.duffield
Parks Afb
Calif
Gunter Afb
Ontgomery
Ala
Terry Welch
Ottawans
Jim Welch
Columbus
Ohio
Massachusetts Innstitute of Technology
Terry
Ohio State University
Lester C. Arvin
Wichita
Ottawa University
Wichita University
Hospital Notes Admits and Births and Dismissals
Hospital notes record admissions including Mrs Frances Loving and Miss Marguerite Nisely among many others at addresses in Michigan Valley Richmond Topeka and Paola. Births note Rev and Mrs Bennie Harris daughter weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces. Dismissals include Dr W A Elliott Linda Hardlerode and others with several residents at nursing homes and homes in Cedar House Waverly Princeton Pomona and 723 W. 6th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Loving
Walnut
Marilyn McCall
Marguerite Nisely
Squires Nursing Home
Howard Whitlatch
Michigan Valley
Gail Griffin
S. Cherry
Leonard Showalter
N. Cherry
Dee Spaulding
Richmond
G. F. Hayward
Tremont
Ida Smithey
N. Mulberry
James A. Evans
Topeka
Bennie Harris
Ash
W. A. Elliott
S. Mulberry
Linda Hardlerode
Paola
Grace Warner
W. 6Th
Nita Lloyd
Princeton
John K. Kahler
Cedar House Nursing Home
Reginald Ward
Waverly
Duane Montague
Pomona
Editor demands apology over Colorado vacation air claim
Colorado Springs editor Jack Mohler of the Free Press demands an apology from Maj. Gen. Howard M. Snyder for opposing Eisenhower's Colorado vacation. Mohler cites local medical authorities who deny altitude worsened the president’s heart condition. Eisenhower suffered a heart attack last September while vacationing in Colorado.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Jack Mohler
Colorado Springs Free Press
Howard M. Snyder
Eisenhower
Colorado
Snyder Mohler
State Civil Service Board to Hear Arbuthnot Dismissal
The State Civil Service Board will hold a hearing on June 14 over the dismissal of Charles Arbuthnot of Lebanon as a field representative for the State Motor Vehicle Department. Arbuthnot was fired by State Highway Director Frank Harch for alleged disobedience and claims the firing was for political reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TOPEKA#2
State Civil Service Board
Charles Arbuthnot
Lebanon
State Motor Vehicle Department
Arbuthnot
Frank Harch
Extend Gi Loan Plan Faces Senate Amendment
A three year extension of the G I home loan program was proposed in the Senate as part of an omnibus housing bill. Sen Lehman with Sens Hill and Sparkman filed the measure to extend both VA loan guarantee and direct loan programs amid housing bill debate. The program expires July 25 1957. groups urge action to avert a home building slowdown. VA data show 4 260 000 G I loans underwritten through 1955 totaling about 33 billion dollars, with one in five loans paid in full. Sparkman expects swift Senate passage in roughly one day of debate.
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Washington
Senate
Lehman
Hill
Ala
Sparkman
Federal Housing Administration Loan Insurance Authority
Veterans’ Administration
Senate Banking Committee
Vote Down Plan For Prom Drinks
CHAPPAQUA New York Horace Greeley High School seniors reject a proposal to serve limited drinks at the June 25 prom. After criticism from clergymen, about 70 seniors voted to drop the idea, keeping the event alcohol free for attendees under 18 and all patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chappaqua
N. Y
Horace Greeley High School
New York
Student Expelled For Panty Raids at Oklahoma
One student was expelled and another suspended indefinitely after a disturbance at the University of Oklahoma. President George L. Cross pledged further disciplinary action as as many as 300 students gathered near sorority houses and women's dormitories Tuesday night. The expelled student was a junior in engineering and the suspended student a freshman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman
Okla
University of Oklahoma
George L. Cross
Turnpike Progress Reaches Over Half Completion
TOPEKA Kansas April progress on the Kansas Turnpike shows 52 percent completion, a 10 percent rise from March 31 and the strongest monthly gain yet. May progress is strong and the June report is expected to push toward the 100 percent goal ahead of the mid October opening of the 236 mile toll road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas Turnpike
Youth Admits Stealing Cars in Derby Case
Derby High School student Robert Norton, 16, confessed to stealing two automobiles and taking 13 dollars in two robberies. Victims were Mrs. Jesse McKay of Derby and an unidentified Enid family. Norton was arrested yesterday while sitting in a stolen car near Derby. a shotgun and shells were recovered.
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Wichita
Derby High School
Robert Norton
Joe Rabe
H. H. Bruner
Jesse McKay
Derby
Enid
Okla
Norton
Here
Valedictorian John Clarkin Graduates From Maur Hill School
John Clarkin son of Mr and Mrs John F Clarkin Jr of 630 S Hickory graduates today as valedictorian of Maur Hill School Atchison. He earned honors all four years and letters in football basketball and baseball. He led school paper activities and now serves as treasurer of the Student Council with arts and music involvement listed among honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Clarkin
John F. Clarkin
S. Hickory
Maur Hill School
Atchison
Clarkin
Michael
Mary Ann
James
Lawrence Wightman
Larry
Noel Douglas
Matthew Guilfoyle
James Riordan
Jimmy
Overland Park
Presbyterians Open Sessions United for World Mission and Union
PHILADELPHIA after opening services for the Presbyterian Church in the USA began seven days of deliberation on union with the United Presbyterian Church the church budget of 24 344 063 and ongoing world mission. Past moderator Dr Paul S Wright urged a united Christian mission as delegates from 48 states consider plans for church union. The 250th anniversary was noted and the assembly highlighted Moscow visits as a sign of broader religious outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Presbyterian Church
U.S.A
United Presbyterian Church
Paul S. Wright
Portland
Ore
General Assembly
Moscow
Russia
Pennsylvania
University of Kansas lists 1955 750 graduates by area
The university announces 1 750 graduates since June 1955 including 15 from Franklin county 6 from Miami 5 from Anderson 4 from Osage and 1 from Coffey. Commencement June 4 grants 511 degrees in August October and February. Names of graduates from Franklin Anderson Osage and Coffey listed with degrees and hometowns. Platinum used as ornaments by South American Indians long before Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
Franklin County
Miami
Anderson
Osage
Coffey
K. A
Franklin
Adelbert D. Cramer
Wellsville
Rupert D. Dunn
Ivo H. Feuerborn
Richmond
Leo G. Heilman
Williamsburg
W. Stephen Henderson
Lane
Edwin L. Hoss
Ottawa
Shirley M. Jones
Charles L. Martin
Margie K. Murphy
Robert E. Murray
Riley C. Nichols
Sherman D. Nichols
Richard E. Phillips
James W. Ruddell
Edward EF. Stith
Kenneth E. Martin
Welda
Charles T. Munson
Garnett
R. Aileen Provenmire
B.S
John E. Rogler
Kincaid
Allen J. Steinbacher
Burl W. Alpert
Paola
Vaughn C. Moore
Osawatomie
Claron E. Parker
Joan M. Sherar
Paul B. Smith
Gail Thoren
William A. Latimer
Osage City
John L. Logan
Quenemo
Bruce L. Rogers
Kay W. Wasson
Olivet Coffey
John C. Nangle
Burlington
America
Arabia Bigger Than United States East of Mississippi
A claim asserts that Arabia spans more land than the United States territory east of the Mississippi River. The statement contrasts vast regional and geographic scales, highlighting differing continental and national extents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arabia
United States
Mississippi
Tax Fixing Trial Halted Amid Illness of Attorney
The Truman administration tax fixing case pauses as attorney Harry J. Schwimmer falls ill after testifying. Defendants include Matthew J. Connelly and T. Lamar Caudle. They face charges of conspiring to defraud the government by delaying the Sachs tax case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St, Louis
Harry J. Schwimmer
Irving Sachs
Schwimmer
Matthew J. Connelly
White House
Truman
T. Lamar Caudle
Justice Department
Sachs
St. Louis
Heifer Trapped In Culvert Refuses to Back Out
Wilbur Hooser of Center Oklahoma reports his 600 pound heifer missing three days. A search team found the animal in a roadway culvert near the Hooser farm. The heifer walked in but could not back out due to rubble at the exit, losing about 200 pounds while trapped. U S Savings Bonds are safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okla
Wilbur Hooser
Hooser
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Dale Dieterich
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Bruce Spears
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Jerry W. Johnson
Lawrence
Tosts
Washburn University School of Law
Arvin
John McCuish
Newton
Wayne Duvall
Kenneth and
Janell
Walla Walla, Wash
H. F. Duvall
Louis H. Dengel
Douglas Bros
S. Main
Defi
Kramer Drug Store
Presbyterians
Area One
U. Grad
C. A. Myers & Son
Centropolis
Roberts Market
East 11Th St
Kas
Dean Stoneback
Overbrook Livestock
Overbrook
Jack Nelson
Anderson County
Neill George
Alberta Farm
Albert
Fr. Co. Bheank
Stewart & Son Rt
Harold
Sale
Wilson & Locust
Dlicole
Otis Hutchinson & Son
Fr. Co. Sale
Wilson & Locust Street
Printy & Son
Ben Printy
Main
Lamb
Masonic
RADIO
the Keen Co
Malott's Hardware
Briles & Parrott
N. Main
Warren R. White
U. S
Malott
Malot Hardware
Saffron Glass Co
Malott’s Hardware
W. W. Whitacre
S. Sycamore
General
Louie Ames
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