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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1969

Page

3

Faith Bible Church Bible School Opens for Kids

Faith Bible Church at 621 N Poplar begins a two week Bible School for children aged 4 to 12 with classes from 9 to 11 30 a m. Monday through the first week ends. Meanwhile the Eagles Lodge hosts a dame on Saturday May 31 at 9 30 p m featuring the Dewey Richardson Band. Baker students to receive bachelor degrees at 4 p m Sunday during commencement James Orren Bristow of 634 N Poplar pursues a bachelor of arts while Robert Earl Williams Jr of 313 S Maple seeks a bachelor of science.

Faith Bible Church N. Poplar Eagles Lodge Dame Dewey Richardson Baker James Orren Bristow Galen Bristow Robert Earl Williams Jr Robert Williams S. Maple

Dance at VFW Hall Featuring Johnny Smith Western Strings

A Saturday evening dance at the VFW Hall starts at 9 p.m featuring Johnny Smith and his Western Strings with admission advertised. Patrons are urged to attend for music and social dancing in a community venue.

VFW Hall Johnny Smith

Ottawa Coin and Stamp Club Meeting Notice

The Ottawa Coin and Stamp Club will meet at 7 30 p m Monday in the basement of the Anchor Savings Building. Door prizes will be given and refreshments will be served.

Ottawa Coin and Stamp Club Anchor Savings Building

Eldon's Salon to Close June Second Through Fourth

Eldon's Salon will be closed for a short break from June 2 to June 4, with advance notice for customers.

Eldon Adv

Four KSU students to receive degrees at tonight’s commencement

Four area Kansas State University students will receive their degrees at tonight’s commencement exercises. Susan Jane Alderman of 1202 Willow is a candidate for the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, Elizabeth Irene Mangum of Ottawa is a candidate for a Bachelor of Arts, Connie Naiman of Richmond is a candidate for a Bachelor of Arts, and Karen Sue Snyder of 708 West 15th is a candidate for a Bachelor of [incomplete].

Kansas State University Susan Jane Alderman Willow Elizabeth Irene Mangum Ottawa Connie Naiman Richmond Karen Sue Snyder W. 15Th

Nine Ottawans named to Kansas State Chamber councils

Nine Ottawans are named to two year terms on Kansas State Chamber of Commerce councils. Names include Glen A Hayward Agri Business Dr Peter Armacost Education Terrence G Malouf Employer Relations Joseph B Mickey Great State J R Cheney Highway Department Howard F Doman Transportation and Communication Russell L Crites Water Resources and Peg Carr Executives Advisory. The Ottawa Garden Club meets at 6 30 p m Monday at First United Methodist Church for a basket supper with movies by Harold Staadt. A Guernsey cow owned by W G Ransom Williamsburg has a 10520 pounds milk and 545 pounds butterfat in 305 days per American Guernsey Cattle Club. A Social Security field rep will be at the Youth Center 115 W 4th 9 a m to noon Wednesday.

Kansas State Chamber of Commerce Glen A. Hayward S. Main Peter Armacost Rockwood Terrence G. Malouf Joseph B. Mickey W. 5Th Great State J. R. Cheney Elm Highway Department Howard F. Doman Maple Carl E. Seaton Ottawa Garden Club First United Methodist Church Harold Staadt Ransom Audreys Guernsey W. G. Ransom Williamsburg American Guernsey Cattle Club

You Can Go Higher Than The Moon Lessons

Covington Ky bulletin board ad for a Methodist Church invites parishioners and passersby to attend Sunday lessons saying you can go higher than the moon. The notice appeared on the church bulletin board as a thematic invitation to participate.

Covington, Ky

In Memoriam Norberta E. Riley

Mrs Norberta E Riley, age 57, Ottawa resident, died yesterday afternoon. Requiem Eucharist at Grace Episcopal Church Monday at 11:00 a.m. Rev Leopold H Hoppe officiating. Interment Highland Cemetery. Litany from the Mortuary Sunday at 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Norberta Riley Memorial Fund c/o Father Hoppe Grace Church.

Norberta E. Riley Ottawa Grace Episcopal Church Leopold H. Hoppe Highland Cemetery Norberta Riley S. Cedar Ransom Memorial Hospital Anna (Dugan) O’donnell Frank L. Riley Greensburg, Pa Hoppe

Farm Prices Get Boosted by Cattle and Hog Markets

The May farm price index rose four percent due to strong cattle and hog markets. Consumers’ demand for meat and higher retail prices are key factors, with economists seeing no immediate slump and production expanding slowly. Cattle prices are expected to stay firm through the summer barring unexpected changes.

Washington Agriculture Department

Deaths of William E. Trowbridge and Norberta Riley

Obituaries report William Edward Trowbridge 79 of Kansas City Missouri with services Monday at George Chapel Grandview and burial at Belton Cemetery. Also Norberta E. Riley 57 of Ottawa moved from Estherville Iowa, wife of Frank L. Riley, with Grace Episcopal Church rites in Ottawa and burial at Hibband Cemetery.

William E. Trowbridge William Edward Trowbridge Kansas City George Chapel Grandview Belton Cemetery Trowbridge Princeton Oma Sheperd S. Poplar

Food Program Budget Boosts Urgent Budget Task Force

A Budget Bureau task force estimates the food program needs would require about 2.9 billion more spending than current levels to ensure adequate diets for the poor. The plan tops Nixon figures of 270 million extra for next year and 1 billion the year after. The study, a six month interdepartmental effort for the Urban Affairs Council, presents a draft starting point for discussion.

Washington Budget Task Force Nixon Urban Affairs Council

Five teens cited in local traffic offenses

IM ACA oN M CITATIONS lists citations for Mark Waymire 18 of 535 W 3rd for driving without glasses Robert Cooper 19 of 731 King for no license no tail lights Edward Ward 19 of 1035 S Locust for careless driving Richard Collora 22 of Dallas Texas for careless driving bond set at 25 Melvin Sumner 20 of Ottawa RFD 4 charged with DUI bond 250 Frank Feeback 33 of Osawatomie charged with drunkenness in public DUI careless or inattentive driving and exhaust noise bond 350

Mark P. Waymire W. 3Rd Robert L. Cooper King Edward Lee Ward Richard Edward Collora Dallas Texas Melvin W. Sumner Ottawa Rfd Frank M. Feeback Osawatomie

Two-Car Collision Reported on East Wilson

Accident listed as none injured in a two car collision in the 300 block of East Wilson at 5 10 p m Thursday. A car driven by David was involved.

L. Mackler S. Walnut Lauren D. Walker Quenemo Walker Mackler East Wilson David

Four explorers cross Arctic ice on 3620 mile trek

London AP reports the first four to walk the polar ice cap continue a 3620 mile trek over the Arctic Ocean. Wally Herbert leads as drift ice threatens their path toward Spitsbergen while the team camps aboard a drifting floe and radios Queen Elizabeth II. Royal Canadian Air Force planes drop supplies as the expedition nears its planned end.

London Arctic Ocean Wally Herbert Egypt Arctic Blackboard Island Spitsbergen Endurance Point Barrow Alaska Herbert Allan Gill Roy Koerner Ken Hedges Royal Canadian Air Force

Vietnam Letters Finally Arrive After War Mail Freeze

Sybil Stockdale and other wives of POWs organized telegrams to Xuan Thuy to learn fate of husbands held in North Vietnam since 1965. By May, several letters surfaced from October and November, suggesting timed sends may have prompted releases. The campaign continues with weekly telegrams, despite costs, aiming to force a complete list of prisoners alive or dead.

Coronado Calif Sybil Stockdale North Vietnam Xuan Thuy Paris

Ottawa Seeks Bids for Parking Lot C Contract

City of Ottawa invites sealed proposals for Parking Lot C construction. Bids due by 7:00 p.m. June 11, 1969, with 5 percent bid guarantee payable to Ottawa. Open bids publicly. officials may reject any or all bids and waive technicalities. Contact City Clerk or Public Works for details.

City OF Ottawa Ottawa Kansas City of Kansas Bank of Trust Company Public Works Department

Teddy Receives ABM Petition Opposing Missile System

A Boston backed petition with about 20 000 signatures opposing the Safeguard anti ballistic missile system was given to Sen Edward W Brooke by a delegation led by Boston city councilor Thomas Atkins. The plea urges opposition to deployment citing nuclear arms race escalation and danger of accidental conflagration while funds are needed for city issues. About 15 000 signatures were from Massachusetts across 20 states.

Boston Edward W. Brooke R-Mass Brooke Thomas Atkins Massachusetts

Appointment of Administrator in Nellie V. Scott Estate

In the Probate Court of Franklin County Kansas the estate of Nellie V. Scott deceased appoints LeRoy Austin Scott as Administrator c t a on May 26 1969. Creditors must exhibit their demands within nine months from first publication.

State of Kansas Franklin County Nellie V. Scott LeRoy Austin Scott C.t.a

Estate notices from Franklin County Kansas 1969

Multiple probate notices from Franklin County Kansas dated May to June 1969. Bessie L. Tawney appointed executrix of James G. Tawney estate. creditors must file demands within nine months. Co executors Harry H Hoobing and Opal D Hoobing named in Trabert will. Myron S Steere attorney. Hearing notice on Homer Tawney real estate descent. defenses due June 25, 1969.

Franklin County Kansas Harry N. Trabert Harry H. Hoobing Opal D. Hoobing State of Kansas Homer Tawney Ottawa State of Caroline E. Hewitt Milo M. Hewitt Peoples National Bank of Joe Burgoon Clara Burgoon Bert Burgoon Ardith Burgoon Bertha Malloy Emery Burgoon Norma Burgoon Raymond Burgoon Ruby Burgoon Clinton Burgoon David Burgoon Wilma Burgoon Leta Gonce Loral Gonce Kenneth Burgoon Dorothy Burgoon Betty Burgoon Clarence Burgoon Marjorie Burgoon Colby’s Inc Interstate Securities Company No. 2, Inc District Court Neal B. Baxter Gertrude Burgoon Bowles Sheldon & Topping

Pomona Kansas adopts salary ordinance for mayor and council

The May 31 1969 ordinance sets mayor per meeting pay at 10 dollars and councilmen at 7 dollars per meeting with a 140 dollar yearly cap. It repeals Ordinance No 224 approved June 4 1959 and takes effect after publication.

City of Pomona Kansas

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