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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1961
Page
4
Richard M. Latimer 19 of 932 S Main posted $10 bond after a police citation for 49 mph in a 30 mph zone and faces Police Court Wednesday. Dorothy J. Fowler 19 of S Cedar cited for operating a motor vehicle without a valid license also appears in court.
Death notices for Mrs Emily Judson Mills 77 of Crestview born 1883 Michigan Valley wife of Lewis Mills died at Ran som Memorial Hospital after a week as a patient. Survived by four daughters and three sons with 19 grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday Pomona Assembly of God Church. Burial Woodlawn Pomona. Also Harry Mills 78 longtime Franklin Anderson Counties died at home. Survived by wife Mabel daughter and son. Funeral Farris Chapel Thursday. Also Mrs Lura Ann Hay Hieber Crowl died near Lane at noon May 27 with Quaker Cemetery burial. Homer G Borland of Artesia listed.
Micro wave and cable relay stations along U S Highway 40-504 in western Utah and eastern Nevada were blown by three blasts starting at 4 55 a m in Wendover Knolls and Cedar Mountain. FBI agents National Guard troops and police hunted saboteurs or vandals while repairs were underway and Associated Press circuits in the West were disrupted briefly.
M formerly of Ottawa died last night in Artesia from cancer. He is survived by his widow Mrs Bernice Borland, a daughter Mrs Tony King Artesia, a son Leland Borland Hobbs NM, and a sister Mrs Leonard White of Ottawa who just returned from visiting. Funeral services will be Wednesday. Mrs Ralph Emerson sister of the widow left Kansas City by jet plane to attend.
Two Ottawa University students, Dieterle and Gates, were treated and released from Ransom Memorial Hospital after a hit and run on US 50. The 1958 Volkswagen, driven by Dieterle, sustained major damage when a 1954 Chevrolet pulled onto the road. A second crash near Lane-Ranton Road left a 1958 car burned. James Hill and Kathryn Hill, both 19 and 20 from Emporia, escaped unhurt.
Keith Van Valkenburg a 16 year old youth was shot in the head while camping at the Harold Bethel farm south of Williamsburg. Investigators said the bullet entered the right side near the base of the skull as he and others handled a .22 caliber pistol. He was rushed to Ransom Memorial Hospital in Ottawa.
An AT&T employee inspecting microwave towers near Harrisonville Missouri found a box 185 feet up a tower. Deputy Sheriff Bartles guarded the site while Frank Miller from a Topeka Kansas firm traveled 150 miles to investigate. Miller climbed the tower and found nuts and bolts, not explosives, noting the box should not have been left there.
Hospital notes list admissions including Warren Brurne and Mrs. Phillips with residences in RFD 4, Mrs. Inest Henderson of Richmond, and Patricia Ann Fitzgerald of Williamsburg. New births reported to Mr and Mrs Ferguson of RFD 2, Mr and Mrs Orndorff of 734 S Cherry, Mr and Mrs Reekie of Bonner Springs, Mr and Mrs Hart of 536 N Mulberry, and Mr and Mrs Fredericks of 519 Birch. Dismissals include Ginger Doyen and Terri Lynn Zook among others, with several listed on Saturday and Sunday.
Leaders, co leaders, committee and Council members meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Sacred Heart School with Santa Fe Trail Area Council reps. Upon Ottawa Girl Scout Council charter expiration June 30 all Ottawa troops become part of Santa Fe Trails Area Council under National Girl guidance.
Officials from the Area Council outline a 15 year history and describe how the council will serve Franklin County at the Wednesday meeting. They will answer questions about the change-over and what it means for local scouting efforts.
Three car collision on US 40 west of Lawrence near Sunset Drive Saturday night left Gardner Hayden 42 hospitalized with a back injury and broken rib. Judy Micek 16 and Barbara Micek 16, both from Kansas City, and Judy’s sister were treated for arm facial cuts and other injuries. Mrs Kehoe 53 of Olympia Washington and others sustained cuts, with several passengers listed from Ft. Riley and Kansas City. The Hayden car suffered major damage. exact cause under review.
KC Markets reports Kansas City cattle trade with calves and steers up to 25 to 50 higher while heifers hold steady. Cows remain steady, vealers ease, stockers and feeders range 21.50 to 23.25, good to high choice heifers 21.00 to 23.00, good and choice vealers 25.00 to 28.99, good stockers 24.00/24.59, and good to choice feeders about 21.80 to 23.06.
Wellsville High School awarded football letters to a large group led by Darrel Hrabe and Don Hrabe as co captains. Basketball and track letters were issued to numerous students including Mike Phares and Gary Rader, with multiple co captainships noted. Special honors included Ruth Shoemaker receiving Ottawa University scholarships and a Wellsville PTA award for top student.
William L. Ryan analyzes Kennedy Khrushchev talks with Moscow signaling a clash over world power and the West faced with a rising Soviet bloc. Kremlin advance lines stress acceptance of Communist power while Kennedy vows straight talk and possible buildup of NATO forces.
Ottawa police spent a busy weekend with two jailed on Saturday. Lewis L. Williams of 128 S. Poplar was turned over to Topeka authorities on a warrant for assault and battery. Clarence Baker, 36, of Kansas City, Mo., pleaded innocent to vagrancy and faces trial June 13 with a $50 bond. Bonded on Saturday were Mark A. Feuerborn, 26, Richmond, for speeding and Lyndon R. Buck, 19, American Falls Idaho, for speeding. each posted $10 bonds. Three others were bonded on drunk charges: Nolan Adal Barnes, 37, Iola, with DUI and open bottle. Floyd Eugene Farrar, 37, Iola, drunk. Raymond F. Hoskinson, 101 S. Hickory, drunk and disturbing the peace, all set for Police Court Wednesday. A two-tone 1954 Chevrolet was reported stolen from Donald E. Beeson, 727 Grant, Saturday night.
The nation will honor fallen soldiers from all wars on Memorial Day with regional ceremonies. In Arlington, troops will place flags on 109000 graves while Sen. Richard Russell represents the president at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Memorial Day is described as a religious dedication to sacrifices of servicemen and women.
State troopers cited 15 motorists on speeding charges over the weekend. Names include John D. Mooney 49 Kansas City MO and others from Missouri Kansas and Arkansas with speeds from 58 to 89 mph. Truck cases involved Norris 32 Independence MO Taylor 50 Kansas City KS. Bond amounts set at 150 dollars for several listed defendants.
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