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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1962

Page

3

Ottawa U Plans June 3 Commencement Honors 75 Degrees

Ottawa University will award bachelor degrees to 75 seniors at the 97th commencement on Sunday June 3 at Wilson Field House at 2:30 p.m. Honorary degrees will go to Dr. Arthur P. Lien of American Oil and to Robert Gross of Kansas Baptist Convention. Lien will speak, as will Gross. The seniors' week includes a June 1 coffee at President Martin’s home and a baccalaureate at First Baptist Church with Dr. Martin delivering the sermon.

Ottawa University Wilson Field House Arthur P. Lien American Oil Company Whiting Ind Robert Gross Kansas Baptist Convention Topeka Lien Gross Andrew B. Martin First Baptist Church Martin O” Club Ohio State University Harvard University U.S American Chemical Society American Association For the Advancement of Science Standard Oil Company W. J. Coppoe Texaco, Inc Leland White U. S. Rubber Company

OSU graduate candidate leads spring degree exercises

Burton Keith Chambers of Pomona is among 1,805 candidates to receive masters of science in mathematics at Oklahoma State University with graduation scheduled for 7 p.m. Sunday May 27 at Lewis Field Stadium. OSU President Oliver S. Williams to confer degrees.

Burton Keith Chambers Pomona Oklahoma State University Lewis Field Stadium OSU Oliver S. William

Hospital Notes Admissions and Dismissals Listed

Hospital notes show admissions for Mrs Etta Fogle of Williamsburg Charles Shoemaker of RFD 4 Mrs Ora Johnson of Richmond Edward H Barnett of 603 S Poplar Darlene Godfrey of Richmond William R Wright of 328 N Cherry Merrill Bliss of 625 N Main with dates Thursday and Friday Dismissals include Mrs Leona Matteson RFD 2 Pomona Charles D Peters 623 S Cedar transferred to Kansas City and Mrs Roy D Crawford and baby daughter RFD 1 Baldwin on Friday

Etta Fogle Williamsburg Charles Shoemaker RFD Ora Johnson Richmond Edward H. Barnett S. Poplar Darlene Godfrey William R. Wright N. Cherry Merrill Bliss N. Main Leona Matteson Pomona Charles D. Peters S. Cedar Kansas City Roy D. Crawford Baldwin

Unemployment Claims Drop In Kansas Report

TOPEKA AP Unemployment claims continued to drop in Kansas this week. The insured unemployment rate stood at 1.9 percent, down from 2.1 percent last week and 3.8 percent a year ago. Payments totaling 216,811 went to 6,025 people, compared with 233,830 to 6,435 last week and 439,509 to 11,962 a year ago.

Topeka Kansas

Guess the Freezer Foods Weight Contest

A no purchase offer invites readers to guess the total weight of all freezer foods in a home freezer. No obligation. Contest closes May 31.

Deaths of William O Plake and John E Melroy

William O Plake 66 of 502 N Poplar Ottawa dies after a 10 day illness at home. He served as courthouse maintenance engineer 16 years and previously worked on grain elevators. Born Ottawa Oct 25 1895, he married Carrie Appier in 1915 and joined First United Presbyterian in 1932. Surviving wife five daughters grandchildren great grandchildren a sister and many nieces and nephews. Services Sunday 2 p.m. at Dengel Son Mortuary with burial Greenwood Cemetery. John Edward Melroy 54 of RFD 3 dies at Ransom Memorial Hospital after a hospital stay. A construction laborer born Feb 21 1908 Garnett he belonged to Sacred Heart Church and Eagles lodge. Surviving five sisters and three brothers. Services Monday 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church with burial Mt Calvary Cemetery. Rosary Monday 8 p.m. at Towner’s Chapel.

William O. Plake N. Poplar Ottawa Salina Alton E Nancy M. (Lower) Plake Oklahoma Cherokee Strip Carrie M. Appier Chippewa Community First United Presbyterian Church Plake William Pauline) Lang George Allie) Lounderback Ora Ruby) Burgoon Osawatomie Hallie Reddick Joe Ermajean) Claypool Richmond Jessie Lindenman Wichita Dengel & Son Mortuary Lawrence F. Faivre Greenwood Cemetery John Edward Melroy RFD Ransom Memorial Hospital Garnett Michael L Mary Ann Hall) Melroy Sacred Heart Catholic Church Eagles Lodge May Sheehey Des Moines Iowa Alice Goff South Bend Ind

Westminster To Dedicate Organ At Sunday Service

Westminster United Presbyterian Church will dedicate its organ at the 11 a.m. worship on Sunday, May 27. Sherwyn Snyder will serve as organist, performing special selections. The rebuilt instrument, originally installed in 1921, features a new console, bench, and pedals matching the pulpit, plus an English blower and rectifier. Overhauled air chests and renovated pipes and actions complete the upgrade, costing 4600 dollars pledged by church members and friends. Everyone is invited to attend.

Westminster United Presbyterian Sherwyn Snyder Federated Church New Westminster

Notice of appointment of executrix in Whitenack estate

First published May 18 1962 probate court Franklin County Kansas announces Ruby Tyson appointed executrix of Harry Whitenack deceased with letters testamentary issued May 14 1962. Creditors must file claims within nine months from first publication or be barred.

Franklin County Kansas Harry Whitenack Ruby Tyson Probate Court Kan Anderson & Byrd Attorneys Executrix Charlotte Kennedy Ottawa John Kennedy Myron Steere C. A. Gleason Clarence A. Gleason Raymond Broomer

Ottawa Franklin County Sale Listings Parade

Daily and weekly livestock sale notices across Franklin County and nearby towns list buyers sellers and contact details. Auctions occur every Saturday at Ottawa Osage City and nearby venues with consignments including household goods and horses. several firms advertise weekly sales and phone contacts in Kansas and Missouri locations.

Ottawa Franklin County Sale Company Locust & Wilson Chas. Fuque Michigan Valley Kas Earl Lee Household Goods Michigan Valey Ernest Arnold Overbrook Kansas Emporia Livestock Sales Co Emporia Franklin County Sale Co Wilson and Locust Osage City Jack Nelson Pomona Overbrook Livestock Base Overbrook Allen County Livestock Auction Gas City

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