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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1956
Page
9
A Memorial Day report from Ottawa notes Old Glory on display and mentions turtles leaving water for higher ground amid flood rumors. An unidentified local claims turtles do this annually, while a gasoline price war is alleged to be underway in Ottawa.
Ottawa University seniors prepare for graduation activities starting with Sunday morning baccalaureate at First Baptist Church at 10 o clock. President Andrew B. Martin will deliver the sermon to 82 graduates before commencement at Wilson Field House at 2 30 Sunday afternoon.
City commissioners ordered two junk businesses halted for zoning violations. One at Ninth and Cypress run by Wes Watkins and another at 201 Dundee run by Tom Arnold must discontinue operations. Memorial Auditorium hosts U.S. Army Mothers rummage sale Friday and Saturday. Ambulance contact 380.
A storm dropped 1.10 inches of rain on the Ottawa area early Wednesday. May totals reach 4.10 inches while other nearby towns reported heavier falls such as Garnett 1.82 and Colony 4.50. Tornadoes and high winds touched southeastern Kansas, with towns like Toronto and Virgil recording substantial rain and higher winds. Cooler air moves in as two days forecast to be generally fair and cooler with 70s highs.
Partly cloudy and cooler this afternoon with a clearing tonight. Friday looks fair and cool with low 40s to 50s and highs in the 70s. The piece notes prior temperatures and records, river stage, and mentions a landmark hedge tree at the Barnhart home near Seventh and Poplar, linked to Dr. M. L. Ward and Ward Science Hall.
At 84 Mrs. H. A. Barnhart has hosted five to seven students yearly in her home since 1914. This year five young men will graduate next Sunday. two families recall former residents, including a father and son. She notes most guests stay four years, enjoys plants, plates, and a summer rest.
Secretary Benson announced that farmers in areas with late 1956 crops may bank cropland under a new billion dollar soil bank. Payments will be made for reducing plantings of cotton, wheat, corn, rice, peanuts and tobacco, with rates set for each crop. Eligible farmers must plant less than their crop allotment. payments arrive after compliance is checked, likely late summer or early fall.
Ottawa city leaders quickly endorsed the planning commission decision denying an application to re zone Park and Main property owned by Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Trout from apartment to business use. Trouts had offered an option to Southwestern Bell and J. T. Morissey said the company will seek another Ottawa site as it plans a new building and dial phone system.
Police described a southbound driver named Cooper who swung around and collided with the right corner of a Gover Moving & Storage truck heading north. Cooper, son of Mr and Mrs A B Cooper, was pictured after the accident amid spectators. The Herald photo credits La mar Phillips.
Lawrence KU officials announced 57 student suspensions and one dismissal tied to a panty raid at Alpha Chi Omega on Baker University property in Baldwin. Readmission depends on five conditions including apologies, $25 damages, probation, and draft considerations.
A dog and a calf ran into the path of a car east of Ottawa causing front-end damage to the vehicle driven by Carson but no injuries. The incident occurred at 3:30 p.m. near the junction of highways 33 and 68. In a separate incident two miles west of Waverly, Francis L. Allen, 48, Sedgwick, was arrested for driving on the wrong side of the road and faces Burlington county court on June 8. Later, Allen’s rain-logged car struck Robert B. Campbell’s vehicle, with about 100 dollars damage to Allen’s car and 75 to Campbell’s. No injuries were reported.
Kansas Highway Patrol official urges Ottawa city leaders to install a tornado warning system. Stressed that mid night alerts could warn residents in time to seek basements or safety. Mayor says the idea will be considered and siren possibilities explored.
Police examine youth driving as school ends in Ottawa. No drop in under 16 driver activity despite break. Officer Jensen praises high school driver education and says warnings and parental talks fix violations.
Lawrence reports sales tax collections for April and March totaling 3,906,096 dollars, a figure surpassed only by December 1954 and December 1955, indicating record activity in Kansas business.
The Senate and House highway bills would shift federal highway funds for the 40,000 mile interstate system. Thirty one states would gain more under the Senate plan, seventeen under the House plan, with a conference to resolve differences next week. Allocations cover two years with long term totals based on population area and rural mileage, highlighting future increases.
The city commission raised salaries for city clerk to 450 dollars per month and city marshal to 350 dollars, up 50 and 20 dollars respectively. They asked Santa Fe railroad about a locomotive for the city park and were told to expect a response on availability. A complaint about an unsanitary condition at 4215 Sycamore, Kenneth Potter property, arises as the toilet is not connected to city sewer lines and Potter may be ordered to abate the nuisance.
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