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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1958
Page
5
Mr. and Mrs. A. Nitcher of Richmond formerly Ottawa were notified of the death of their great-grandson MichaRay Nitcher, 10 months old, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a week as patient. He was the son of Gene and Family Nitcher of Williamstown.
Principal Norris Burke of Ottling Franklin County reports preliminary blacktop work at Iowa High, with 62 students enrolled for junior and senior positions on the second day. The project includes a new north entrance, reduced east parking, and painted lines as weather allows progress. Reeves notes two entrances will simplify traffic flow and create parking adjustments.
Cairo based AP report says Premier Abdel Karim Kassem moved to secure peasant support with a five year program to break up large land holdings and free peasants from feudal domination. The Middle East News Agency cited a Baghdad broadcast announcing the reform.
Community event at Tally Baptist Church features a penny bazaar and a public meeting on Thursday October 2 at 6 p.m. at the town schoolhouse. Eddy and Wilbur Wheaton linked to Ottawa University Alumni activities. Wheaton, a Wichita bassiloast high school teacher, recently had an emergency appendectomy. Larry J Stevenson of Ottawa faced a $111 check charge. preliminary hearing set for October 2 in Franklin County Court. Ottawa Fire Department responded to a washing machine motor fire on 12 W 10th. minor damage reported. Firemen also responded to a fire at Gan Cy Press and F C Wise residence Tuesday evening.
Cyclone fullback Larry Cla shugh was hospitalized Tuesday with what school officials call a severe muscle bruise in his leg. Coach Harald Wallace said Habaugh injured the leg in the Manhattan-Guana game Friday night and was hurt again Monday night, prompting admission to Truman Memorial Hospital.
Stan Musial will shift back to the outfield under manager Solly Hemus as the Cardinals prepare for a Memorial Auditorium game. Virgil, Lemus, and Joe Cunningham are noted in the plan with tickets listed as $0.00 for adults and $1.60 for children, with additional discounts mentioned.
A fragmented hospital log lists admissions including Mrs. Everett Ewing at 727 Pean and Cedar House patient routes. Other names appear with street references such as 94 Pecan and 1215 Sycamore, plus Cedar and Locust streets, indicating multiple entries under today’s notes.
Dr. W. J. Scarborough press dent of Baker University spoke this morning at the annual Ota wa University honors convocation.
Frank Bitts who died Sept. 27 was honored with funeral services at McVey-Dengel Mortuary on Sept. 30. Rev J H Blackburn officiated. Pallbearers included Clarence Garvin Jess Edgecomb Allen Ashcraft Vernon Bethell and others. The service featured hymns sung by Roy Brock and recognition of Sigma Alpha honors and Dean's List members with remarks by Dr. Scarborough. Local area associates and students named for honors and dean’s list were Rommel Cox Williams and others.
Ottawa High School principals Norris and Gish announced two night talks between Ottawa and Lawrence. They will discuss the Kansas Secondary Principals Association meeting in Geneva on October 31 and the group’s policy revisions. Dean Notsinger has resigned as co chair of the Ottawa United Meavy Hens district. Lowell Gish will remain chairman.
The committee met this morning to act on his resignation and to plan extra duties during the drive. Bob Poned was announced as chairman of the advance gifts solicitation. Burke, former chairman of the second district, said principals sent lists of topopes with names for discussion led by Moyt and Homrghi men. Jerry Miller of Rantoul and other residents discussed topics to guide campaign direction.
Three speeding motorists paid fines in Franklin County Court after radar checks. Carl D. Eggert pleaded guilty to 72 in a 60 zone with $14 fine. George A. Zook received $8 fine for 66 mph at night. Bakersfield man Lawrence W. Tims posted a $15 bond later converted to fine and costs. The CROP drive was organized to raise funds for rural aid with a kickoff meeting at First Baptist Church in Ottawa.
The United States criticizes the Soviet Union for resuming nuclear weapons tests and says it will proceed with plans for a one year U.S. test suspension if the Soviets follow suit.
In Los Angeles AP dispatch recounts Fielding a 38 year old Moscow laundry dealer who promoted American laundry equipment at a fair in Moscow. He secured a lucrative deal with Soviet officials while his wife did the family laundry at home. The story notes a potential junket origin and contrasts Fielding’s success with personal contrasts and political context. Also included are legal notices from Franklin County Kansas regarding Roy F. Fisher estate with a hearing date set.
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