Local updates from Franklin County October events and notices
An extension livestock specialist from Kansas State College will be in Franklin County October 13 with County Extension Agent Don Brown to discuss farm problems by appointment or call the extension office. First Methodist Chicken Noodle Supper is October 9 from 6:30 to 7. Eleven members of the Disabled Citizens of America met at the North American Hotel. plans for a rummage sale were made. Dr Wilmer Conger leaves October 13 for training in Animal Disease Eradication and will live in Chanute with his wife and family. A new post office building is to be completed by March 1, 1959, contract awarded for $50,000 to J Woods Construction Co. Groundbreaking soon. Minneola School union event Sunday features a basket dinner. Clifford B Blunt, Franklin County Register of Deeds, will visit Ottawa Friday through Sunday after hospital time. Right to Work Amend No. 3 urges a Yes vote November 4 to remove compulsory unionism in Kansas.
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Kansas State College
Franklin County
Don Brown
Wendell Moyer
Brown
Moyer
The
Disabled Citizens of America
North American
Merlin Castee
Onanatomie
Ae Post Office Department
J. Woods Construction Co
Mission
Franklin County Highway Dept
Beverly Daugharthy
Rt.-Of-Way
J. L
Hitler
Ottawa Steel Div
Wentz Equipment Co
Same
Amer. Service Co
C’pn
Armco Dr
A. T
F. Ry
Ivan Brown
R. Firestone
Fred Gardner
Larry McCracken
S.ssesnsuese
Hayes Township
Cannady Supply
Moore Chev
Olds
Ottawa Farm Imp.Co
W. R. Rodgers
I.cees
Co. Rd. & Br. Lab
Pottawatomie Township
Conér. Mat. & Constr
Isos
DA Luber. Co., Inc
Firestone
Interstate Oil Co
Johnson's Garage
Lesh Oil Co
Manley Tsfr. Co
Myers Motor Equip
Newlin Mach. Corp
Ottawa Ltr. Co
Ottawa Trac. & Imp. Co
Price Oi] Co
H. OW. Spratt
Sheldon Tra. & Trac
Harry Smith Supply
Texas Co
Jay Todd Ins
Insurance
Westfall Gmc Trk, Inc
Olive Wheeler
Rock Agr
Rex W. Christie
Seeee
Ccoree
City W. & L. Dept., Services
Fence
Otto Hrenchi
F. Kirkland
Fred Adamson
Anthony Clin
Lab
Wanda M. Baird
Wm. Brown
Nicholas Gro
Nancy O'Brien
Jan
Maude Tagaart
Vee
Med
Cen
Clifford van Pelt
Clark's Quarry
Rock
Pace
Curby Auto Supply
Hal Green
Malcolm A. Jones
Core
Minnick Motor Co
J. C. Penney Co
Boots
Richards Supp. Co
Weell Tel. Co
Wentz Equip. Co
Clifford J. Spratt
John Faulkrod
Gladys G. Adams
Wiliam Bailey
Anna M. Button
Leona Mora
Towner's Chanel
Waymire's
Food Mart
J. N. Carter
Cedar House No
Cheney's Farm Mat
Cheney’s Super Met
E.sevee
L. H. Gilley
Hall Litho, Co
G. HB. Hay
F. BE. Henning
Marjorie Hooper
Alice F. Kaiser
Kelsey's
Betty R. Kimbal
Lamb Amb
City Water
Lockwood Co., Inc
Marjorie H. McGuirl
McVey Dengel Mort
Bertha Miller
Moter's Cafe
Ottawa Herald
Luella G. Parrott
Price Motor Co
Ransom Mem
Reddick Gro
Nell H. Saunders
BSW
Bell Tel. Co
L. N. Speer
A. G. Wheeler
Ethel Wheeler
Freeda Wilson
Wilvern Mattr
C. G. Wollen
Alta Mase Zeek
Ceee Ened Bette
Kansas
Matthew E. Guilfoyle
Matthew FE. Guilfoyle
Paul W. Miller
Ottawa
Timothy Bourke
Eugene C. Riling
John J. Riling
Suspension of UN Disarmament Debate Stalled
The United Nations disarmament debate was suspended to seek a compromise amid a procedural deadlock over nuclear test suspensions. The East-West dispute centers on whether to tackle this alone or within a broader disarmament package. The vote approving suspension was 26 to 11 with 27 abstentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations, N.Y
U.N
Ai Nation
Soviet Union
U.S
United States
India
Death of Garnett funeral director J B Farris
J B Farris 84 Garnett funeral director died at home after three years of ill health. He ran a Garnett funeral home since 1907 with son R W Farris active in management in recent years. He married Maude Archer in 1904 and is survived by his widow son and one granddaughter. Funeral services set for Garnett Methodist Church Saturday at 3 p.m. Burial in Garnett Cemetery.
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J. B. Farris
Garnett
R. W. Farris
Maude Archer
Garnett Methodist Church
Garnett Cemetery
Puny Bang Makes A Mountain Jump At Atomic Test Site
A one kiloton nuclear device was detonated at the Atomic Energy Commission test site in Nevada. The blast caused a mountain to shake as observers 24 miles away watched the rock face shudder. Weeks will pass before crews can reach the shattered tunnel to view the detonation chamber.
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Nev
Atomic Energy Commission
Found Guilty Of Manslaughter In Hit and Run Case
Clarence Riverett, 34, was convicted of first degree manslaughter in the death of 18 year old Martha Jane Masters, struck Aug 25 1987. Sentencing deferred for motion for new trial. Kansas penalty 8 21 years. Riverett arrested in Denver, driver in the hit and run. both residents of Kansas City Kansas.
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Kansas City
Kan
Clarence Riverett
Martha Jane Masters
Kansas
Everett
Denver
Miss Masters
Kas
Woman seeks life insurance after husband murder conviction
TOPEKA AP A woman serving a prison term for the slaying of her husband yesterday fled a suit in federal court to collect his life insurance. Mary Frances Rosenberger, convicted of fourth degree manslaughter in the death of Lorin F. Rosenberger in Wichita last year, alleged in her petition that he held six policies totaling 14000 with Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Mary Frances — Rosenberger
Lorin F. Rosenberger
Wichita
Northwestern Mutual Life Instance Co
Four Injured In One-Car Shawnee County Crash
AP reports four persons injured in a one car crash on a Shawnee County road near Topeka. Injured are Susan Collins 14 and Rosemary Sloyer 16 both of Topeka and Altman 2C Allen C Best and Altman Raymond Bergman of Forbes Air Force Base. Collins and Best were listed as critically injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Wo Erbilally
Shawnee
Susan Collins
Rosemary Sloyer
Altman
Allen C. Best
Raymond Bergman
Forbes Air Force Base
Collins Strand
Youth Charged With Burglary in Franklin County Court
A 16 year old rural Ottawa boy faces two charges for burglary in Franklin County Court. Jack F Guyett living eight miles west of Ottawa is charged with petty larceny and breaking and entering at William Iron Coal and Junk Co. on Sept 26. He pleaded guilty to petty larceny and will answer the breaking and entering charge at a trial Oct 10 at 1 pm. Bond is set at $200. Ottawa attorney Robert L Pinet appointed counsel for Gigert by the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Franklin County
Jack F. Guyett
William Iron Coal and Junk Co
N. Poplar
Winton A. Winter
Robert. L. Pinet
Gigert
Civilians Stay Sheltered Near Quemoy Amid Cease-Fire
Civilians in the Nationalist village near Communist territory slept in waterlogged holes on the ground after 44 days of bombardment. They fear renewed shelling despite the Formosa Strait cease-fire as the Nationalist Defense Ministry reports stronger Communist fortifications in the Quemoy area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nansan
Quemoy
Formosa Strait
Nationalist
Quamoy
Great Statesman Says Ex-President In Independence
Former President Uarry Truman said he was sorry to hear of Pope Pius XII publicly and considered him the greatest statesman in the Vatican in 200 years. He sent a condolence cable to the papal secretary of state.
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Independence
Uarry
Truman
Pius XII
Vatican
Ila
Hospital Notes Admits and Births Listed
Hospital notes record admissions and births including Mrs Dorothy Evans Wellsville admitted Wednesday. Births include a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Donald R Brown 403 Locust weight 6 lb. a daughter to Mr and Mrs Carl Russell 835 N Mulberry weight 4 lb 10 oz. a son to Mr and Mrs Harmon Mee Bee Princeton weight 5 lb 14 oz. Melanie Ann Crooks Quene imo. Mrs Harold J Hoover 604 N Main. Mrs Florence Levalley 846 Willow. Mrs Averel swing 727 Pecan. Mrs Frank Spooner and baby son RFD 2 Pomona. Mrs Chester Fredericks and baby son RFD 2 Williamsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald R. Brown
Carl Russell
N. Mulberry
Harmon J. Mee- Bee
Princeton
Walter W. Rodgers
N. Main
Melanie Ann Crooks
Harold J. Hoover
Florence LeValley
Willow
Averel
Frank Spooner
Pomona
Chester Fredricks
Williamsburg
Speeding trio fined in Franklin County Court
Three motorists from Lawrence and Paola appeared in Franklin County Court on Wednesday after pleading guilty to speeding charges filed by State Trooper Robert J. Conaty. Joe Stroup, 28, Lawrence, was fined 19 dollars plus costs for 60 in a 45 mph zone. William Rayne, 30, Paola, paid 10 dollars plus costs for 67 mph at night. Edwin Husband, 21, Lawrence, received 9 dollars plus costs for 45 mph in a 45 mph zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Paola
Robert J. Conaty
Franklin County
Joe B. Stroup
William Ee. Rayne
Edwin H. Husband
J. J. Scott Heads to Education Meetings
Franklin County Superintendent J J Scott leaves tonight for a six day stay in Minneapolis Minnesota to attend two education meetings. Friday and Saturday bring the National Educational Association rural department meeting. Monday through Wednesday cover the National County Superintendents meeting. All events focus on improving rural educational opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Scott
Minneapolis
Woman Dies In Heavy Storm Near Grant City Missouri
A powerful tornado path about a mile wide swept across southern Nodaway and Worth counties near Parnell and Grant City, killing Mrs. Frank Porter eight miles southeast of Grant City. Her husband injured as homes and farm buildings were wrecked. Utilities down and roads blocked. Several others, including Auten family members, were hospitalized with injuries. Damages affected barns, farm structures, and a landmark southeast of Parnell.
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Maryville
Iowa
Par‘well
Worth
Grant
Frank Porter
Grant City
St. Joseph Power & Light Co
Nodaway- Worth Electric Cooperative
Parnell
Ben Jones
Pete! Auten
Auten
Leslie Hamblin
Vicki Hamblin
Allyn
World Bank U K on a Loan Boost
New Delhi India AP reports World Bank members approved a US proposal to raise resources to boost loans to underdeveloped nations. The Executive Board will determine the increase and country quotas, with parliaments of member states needed for final approval. Several countries back a 100 percent boost, aiming for mid next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Delhi
India
World Bank Today
U. S
United States
Britain
Canada
Youngster Runs Into Car Path in Ottawa Tragedy
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Sarah Smith who died October 1. Six year old King Randell Jr. of 1018 S. Walnut was struck while fleeing two pursuing boys at 9th and Locust. The cab driver Mary J. Metheney, 47, was eastbound on 6th. Police cited three motorists in the day’s minor accidents at 9th and Burrough and other blocks. Armand G. Jones, 20, and Ida A. Phillips, 58, faced court dates for various yielding and traffic violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah So Smith
King Randell Jr
Oregon
Charles
Oregon Cemetery
Young Randell
S. Walnut
Ottawa
Mary J. Metheney
S. Mulberry
9Th
Locust
Nellie Grace Teague
S. Cedar
Floyd E. Bartlett
S. Poplar
Burrough
Bartlett
Nellie Teague
Ida A. Phillips
Armand G. Jones
Jones
South Main
County Officials Ledger of Franklin County September 1958
County Clerk Statement of Fund Bill for September 1958 audited by the Board of County Commissioners. Payroll entries list numerous salaries including Jay Brown Opal Letchworth Jay J. Scott Richard Fadley Bruce Spears and others with totals. Health Noxious Weed Road and Bridge Special Auto and General Public notices and city expenses follow with extensive line items for salaries supplies and services totaling hundreds of dollars.
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Jay Brown
Opal Letchworth
Same
Jay J. Scott
Richard T. Fadley
Bruce’ Spears
Roselyn Whirley
Donald L. White
Winton A. Winter
Christina Wake
Carrie Plake
Baame
Edna Richardson
Same -Scscce
Marguerite Koehler
Samé
Eunice Balihagen
J. H. Button
S.essee
Jogaphyne Davis
Weed R
Thompson
Homer A. Reeves
Cecil Vining
Sam
Molly Hess
Gladys G. Adams
Margie Adcock
Wanda M. Baird
Helen I. Carey
Marjorie B. Hooper
Mary L. Jackson
Alice F. Kaiser
Farden
Betty R. Kimball
Marjorie McGuirl
Leonard Matteson
Frank Morris
Lester Lee Myers
Yecos
Bonita I, Welhorn
David A. Reekle
Eecsres
Luella G. Parrott
Ccsssesesecsesseat
Road
Frederick A. Gardner
Neva
L. Tulloss
William West
Larry McCracken
James Lee Shelden
William
Paul
Joseph Alexander
Merle Atchison
Teddy Barnhart
Orpha Lee Bears
Howard Burroughs
Charles Cade
Harold Crockett
Arthur A. Deane
A. Diamond
Duane R. Dickinson
William Fanning
C. R. Firestone
Lynn Firestone
Chester Gibson
Maurice M. Green
Graden W. Griffin
Albert M. Johnson
Harold R. Kirkland
John LaFollette
Walter Landers
Bemg .S.cecsee
Pete Lann
Floyd McCurdy
Harry E. Reekle
Walter Rodgers
Claude T. Turner
Samee
Aethel W, Watkins
David C. Whitaker
L. N. Speer
J. W. Selby
R. 5
Roberts
Esos Fr Co
Eiver Robe
Elec
Gilbert ‘I
Davenport
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Pris. Exp. Wees Jay Brown, Sheriff, mi Ge, Yloyd Greaves
Josephine Evans
Bevid Griffin
Milaage
jEarle Hasdale
Lee Hughs
A. L. Flanner
Scseses Winton A
Winter
Donald U. White
M'Ge
J. J. Scott
Milenge
Eccessevese
Bruce Spears
Esceeseseee Ij
H. Button
Eserees iHomer
A. Reeves
Richmond Free Fair
Kenneth Campbel
Coyote Bounty
Andy Reed
Cccseeseses Co
Wellsville C. of C
Roselyn
TOLAL
Robe Holk. & Pibg
Ivan Brown Tire
Curby Auto Supply
Muftfler
Ottawa Trac. & Imp
Santa Fe Trail
Woodbury Chem. Co
Star Garage
Ciseve
Franklin Co
County Ledger Snapshots of Expenses and Rations
Franklin County records show payrolls and assorted expenses across departments including health, welfare, roads, and cement supplies. Notable items include hospital funds and old age assistance disbursements, plus road work, tire and fuel costs, right of way payments, and various medical and inmate care costs.
End of first six weeks finds 3000 pupils out of class
In Little Rock 3000 high school students lack seats as the first six weeks close. Superintendent Brashears cites ongoing preliminaries and uncertain reopening date. Gov Faubus and corporation president Rainey refuse to name restart plans while Faubus prepares to mail funds letters to private school supporters. Some displaced pupils have found room in Pulaski County and five neighboring cities report 378 placements, with county officials saying more teachers are needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock, Ark
W. C. Brashears
Little Rock
Brashears
Orval E. Faubus
T. J. Raney
Faubus
Pulaski County
Eg. F. Dunn
175 Millionth U.S. Citizen Due Soon
The Census Bureau’s countdown marks the 175 millionth American likely on October 16 at about 11 a.m. EDT. An automatic counter in the Commerce Department lobby shows population estimates every hour.
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Washington
Commerce Department
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Newfields
Wilmer I. Conger
Mrs. Conger
Chanute
Sidney
Neb
Mia
Daryl Conger
Denise
Randy
Ellis Plano
Minneola School Teunion
Sun
Clifford B. Blunt
Opal
Letchworth
Franklinounty Register of Deeds
Wadsworth Hospital
Leavenworth
Harold Wingert
Pol
Ady
Dorothy Evans
Wellsville
Future Farmers of America
Ottawa High School
Harold Standt
Carl Stone
Ralph Ferguson
Lowell Hinderitter
Lloyd Buallhagon
World Bank U. K
Compton
Perry Compton
Towner’s Chapel
Aowners Bisneral Coal
Sarah ‘Smith
Legals
Lc Stamps
OC Pri
W. & L. Dept
Water & It
Gag Service Co
Lockwood Con
SAMG
Ecesees
Inc
Ceceresves
Tallman Pty. Co
Amer, Service Co
Ottawa Fire Dept
Bill Wright
Superior Sch
Gordon Rogers Co
Wolfe's
OK Photo Service
Adme
Maloney Typewr. Co
Ottawa Engr. Co
Selig Co
Tesneresee
Hubbard Lhbr. Co
Pomona Lbr. Co
Mack Electric
Grogan
Andrews
Budge's
Cord & Supplies
Davis Paint Store
Elliott's
Tebe Sion
Roy Seaton
Gardner P. Walker
Betty Kimball
Jerold
Tyler
Chas, Mavity, Jr
John N. Carter
A. Anderson
Myron
Eteere
Bowers
Robert L. Pinet
Balary
Bal
Bud
David Laury
Carey
Ramt
L. L. Shultz
Skidmore
McCracken Electric
Total
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Cscs
Winton
C.ccsceeeeces
Guneral Home
Enania
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