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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1961
Page
5
Police records show a bicycle missing from behind the Herald. Rummage Sale announced for Saturday May 27 at Memorial Auditorium. Graduates of DHS urged to secure copies for Senior edition scrapbooks.
Ralph A. Lanzrath, son of Mr and Mrs L W Lanzrath Lane, will receive a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Wichita June 4. Charles William Blough of Atlanta, Ga son of Mr and Mrs Paul C Blough, will earn a Bachelor of Law from Atlanta Law School June 1 after night law studies while working as a chemist for the Federal Drug Administration. Blough is married with a four month old son Clayton Alan.
Admissions include Glen Steven Winegar Osawato mie Nancy Dreyer Waverly Gin ger Doyen 431 E 12th Dixie Lou Wollam 723 Ash today Births Mr and Mrs Donald Franks Lyndon son born Thursday weight 9 lb 7 oz Dismissals George Thomas Nelson Hotel Mrs F C Sanford RFD 2 Brad Bennett 520 E 14th Mrs Donald J Rhodes and baby Wells ville Frank Jones 429 S Locust Mrs Harold New 731 N Main Russell Burditt West Dorm Mrs Earl Anderson RFD 2 today
An Air Force B53 Convair Hustler shattered trans Atlantic records with a New York to Paris leg in 3 hours 20 minutes at an average 1105 mph. The flight, linked to the Paris Aviation Exposition, recalled Lindbergh’s 1927 New York to Paris feat in 33 45 hours.
Ottawa Broadcasting Company owner Roderick B. Cupp announced to Washington that KOFO would build an FM station in Ottawa. A 1000 watt transmitter on a 200 foot tower would give 6690 watts effective radiated power, covering a similar area to the AM station. Night service would include music, news, and local sports.
At Edwards Air Force Base California test pilot Joe Walker flew the X15 to a winged speed of 3370 mph or nearly a mile per second Then he coasted from 110000 feet to base after a 73 second throttle run Walker’s mark tops the 2475 mph April 21 flight by Bob White and trails only Gagarin and Shepard for orbital and spaceflight speeds.
Investigators sought Thursday the cause of a jet air plane crash that killed Brig. Gen. Barnie B. Mc Entire Jr. 43 chief of staff of the South Carolina Air National Guard. The F104 jet fighter dived into an uninhabited island in the Susquehanna River Wednesday in view of crowds on Harrisburg South Bridge.
Washington AP Republicans denounced President Kennedy for backing a tractors-for-prisoners exchange and funding a movement to ransom Castro-held inmates. Senate and House leaders called it a blow to U.S. leadership amid the Cuba invasion fallout. The Tractors for Freedom Fund reported inquiries as 10 prisoners prepared to return to Cuba after parole.
President Kennedy’s 2.55 billion public school aid bill, passed by the Senate 49 to 34 after eight days of debate, heads to a likely contentious House battle. Supporters expect a slim House margin, with possible trimming, and note the measure is among Kennedy’s top five 1961 priorities.
Henry Beckner 98 of Olathe died yesterday at Olathe Community Hospital. Funeral services will be held at the Frye Chapel in Olathe tomorrow at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Olathe Cemetery. Veronica Margaret Stoerman 81 of 210 W 5th died today at 1 p.m. at Ransom Memorial Hospital after a stay since March 20. She was a Sacred Heart Catholic Church member and survived by sister Mrs. Mary Roben of Homewood.
CAPE CANAVERAL FL A P The Navy sought to learn why a Polaris A2 missile failed to follow its intended path and was destroyed ten seconds after launch from the USS Observation Island. The longer-range rocket, aimed at over 1600 miles, had been ejected and then blown apart by range safety officers. It marked only the third failure in 11 A2 launches.
At a meeting of officers and directors F. H. Parks named a committee to set open hours for the Carnegie library museum and the century old cabin in City park. The group will seek volunteers as hosts and hostesses and contact clubs for support. A second committee will pursue incorporation and revision of the society bylaws and constitution.
Billy Dwayne Husband 28 of Leol Kansas has admitted taking part in the theft of about 35000 bushels of wheat and milo County Atty Harrison Smith said. KBI agents say it may be the largest grain theft in Kansas aside from a few cases. He says Bruington 27 who died May 2 used a key to the Christensen elevator at Pierceville to steal grain over three years. The grain was sold at other elevators. Husband, a father of four, is a custom combine operator.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Rose Myers of Kansas City at Sheils Funeral Home with grave side rites at Rock Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers included Melvin Folks and others from Wellsville, Eudora, Overland Park and Drexel. Also noted are services for George Waldron Pope, who died May 23, with burial at Highland Cemetery and multiple pallbearers and singers. A third funeral for Mrs. H R Morris occurred at Mapleton Methodist Church with burial in Mapleton Cemetery and pallbearers named.
An editor's note discusses post crash safeguards as the SEC probes the American Stock Exchange over 1954 to 1960 manipulation. It cites Re brothers and others, outlining regulatory gaps, failed actions, and ongoing inquiries into exchange policing and investor protection.
Washington reports that the 13 stock exchanges hold primary responsibility for self policing while the government rarely intervenes. The ongoing discussion questions whether federal oversight should be expanded, prompted by actions involving Jerry and Ger.
Wellsville High School Kayettes install new officers led by sponsor Gladys Fisher with retiring officers listed. New roles include Mary Vanderventer as president and Dora Carpenter as vice president. Community notes report fire department meeting, local moves, hospital eye operation, and visits from relatives and friends in Wellsville.
KC markets report Cattle 500 head with calves not listed for sale. Hogs 2,400 with barrows and gilts steady to 24 higher and sows steady. Prices noted as 1-3 barrows and gilts 190-350 pounds, sow totals 270-400 pounds. Sheep 100 head with limited offerings.
A series of Saturday and midweek sales list locations in Ottawa Overbrook and nearby towns. Included are sales for Michigan Valley School Building contents Mise Chloe Wright Est Overbrook items and household goods Printy and Sons auction house Overbrook Livestock Sale and Ottawa Market Base with contact numbers for Carlisle area bids and schedule details.
Topeka Kansas highway department workers ready 160 roadside parks and rest areas as summer vacationists approach. Last year these facilities served about 2 million people and the centennial celebration is expected to boost use. Parks vary from simple shaded tables to shelters water power grills and restrooms. Twenty one rest areas are planned or active on interstate highways including five on the turnpike with stops roughly 30 to 40 miles apart.
Mildred Stewart declares forfeiture of the January 19 1954 oil and gas lease to Gerald Ball Fred Hensieck and others on the North Half of Section 19 Township 16 South Range 21 East Franklin County Kansas containing 278 acres. Lease broken by owner. will file affidavit unless surrender is recorded within twenty days from May 18 1961.
Notice shows KOFO FMs class B application tendered to the FCC May 8 1961 by Ottawa Broadcasting Company partners Roderick B. Cupp and Edwina W. Cupp for 6.49 kilowatts ERP and 153 feet HAAT to co locate at KOFO AM transmitter studio site in Ottawa Kansas.
A small seed and plant listing announces Peonies and geraniums for sale at Ralph Turner’s nursery located 4 miles east on Logan and a half mile north, with 20 units available.
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