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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1968
Page
3
Local singers may join the Ottawa University Music Department in presenting the Christmas portion of Handel's Messiah on November 24. Rehearsals run 7 to 8 30 p.m. each Monday in the University Chapel.
John Presley and George Lamont of Ottawa University marching band are named in a short ad promoting New Singer sewing machines priced at 48.00 with expert repair service. Presley is a senior son of Dr. and Mrs. Horton Presley and Lamont a junior living at 1009 North Oak.
ARMY PFC Norman L. Raby Jr., 21, son of Mr and Mrs Carl Butler Raby of 1009 8S Locust, was assigned to the 198th Light Infantry Brigade America Division near Chu Lai Vietnam on Sept 23 as a rifleman. His wife resides at Richmond RFD 1.
Descendants of Fletcher and Lucy Simmons plan a reunion for friends and families at 11 a.m. Sunday October 13 at the 4-H fairgrounds building No. 1 in Lawrence. Attendees should bring their own table service. Basket dinners will be served at noon and beverages will be furnished.
Lincoln PTA announces a school carnival Friday Oct 11 from 5 to 9 p.m. featuring homemade chili and pie. Public notices advertise ACE meeting in Topeka with Ottawa delegates Mildred Hermreck Opal Finney Florence Garnet Gladys Garrison Eunice Larkin. A dance with Marvin Ross and The Country Gentlemen is set for Saturday at 9 p.m. at the VFW Hall. Ottawa Wesleyan Church to hold evangelistic services Oct 13 through Oct 20 nightly at 7 30 led by Rev Dean Watson from Rapid City
The Soroptimist store at 420 South Main hosts a closeout sale offering half price or less on all items. The event runs 9 to 12 on Saturday October 12 with advance notices encouraging shoppers to attend.
AP reporter Bob Thomas notes American tourists see a Danish exhibit for a film billed as the most daring sex picture. Denmark moves toward total film censorship abolition as Parliament debates new revisions, with emphasis on freedom of expression and limited protections for children.
Russell L. Cole 21 Wichita Kansas State Penitentiary faces a preliminary hearing at 2 p.m. Oct 16 on escape and auto theft charges. custody to Franklin County authorities until after the hearing. James L. Aldridge of Lees Summit Mo found guilty by jury on burglary and grand larceny charges from April 5 at Huffman Grocery Lane. bond $2,000. five days to file new trial motion. Aldridge's alleged partner Marvin G. Brown is believed imprisoned in Missouri for another crime. A district court jury awarded Mrs. Violette F. Davis $20,931.35 in damages over her husband Harley S. Davis's March 6 death. Kohler driver liable remains undecided, retrial possible. Dismissed jury left open questions. Bruce Pence of 1612 Apple Lane and Terry A. Ramshaw collided in the 600 block of South Locust. two cars damaged about $97 total. no injuries or citations. Two cars in 800 block of South Main collision. no injuries. no citations. Dismissals announced for Louis Dale and others. In Kansas City AP cattle report shows cattle 100, calves none. hogs 4,000 with prices 17.75-18.25 for 200-260 lbs and 17.50-75 for 260-280 lbs. sheep 25 head not enough to establish price. An Ottawa Herald correction notes fines for Gary and Ronald DePriest and others were for disturbing the peace, not destruction of property. destruction charges dismissed.
In Hays Kansas the art department under Russell adopts heuristic learning with student led work, background music, and no strict supervision. Assistant Lynn Clark notes increased freedom while Russell emphasizes problem oriented tasks and two thirds of teaching building environment. Superintendent Valis Rockwell approves the system, saying it may work in some departments but not others.
Bowling results from Ottawa Herald page show multiple league standings and high scores for October 11 1968. Notable performances include Ainsworth 193 for Beautyland and Ball 232 for Naomi Tavern along with several high series figures across teams like Classic League Eagles and K of C groups.
Franklin County CROP drive held at First United Methodist Church with Ray Schmidt and Rev. James Conger leading. A showing of Operation Development preceded plans to canvass rural areas. Ottawa excluded. Contributions welcome via Robert Clogston at First National Bank. CROP aids Biafra and Nigeria refugees with airlifted food and medical teams.
Paola high school senior William D. Homer, a mathematics major and straight A student, wins the Paul B. Lawson award at the University of Kansas. The honor goes to the top senior in Liberal Arts and Sciences, with Homer 20, potentially the eighth to graduate with straight A grades in KU’s 103 year history.
Cities Service Gas Company will honor Ottawa and Garnett employees at a Kansas City Kansas dinner on Monday evening, October 14. Awards include 35-year recipients Joseph E. Helfrich, Merle M. Jones, David E. Sharp, and John F. Clarkin. 30-year honorees E. Gene Nelson and Marion Stout. 15-year Ray Carnine and Edward A. Bond. 10-year Richard Doty and Raymond V. Stevens. 5-year Wayne Long and Charles R. Donart. Watches for 30+ years will also be given to Ed V. Meyer and Clifford Stipp.
First published Sept 27 1968 and last published Oct 25 1968 in Franklin County Kansas District Court. Lynn H Baumann sues Daniel Clapp and others in a civil action requiring court action and response. This notice records case commencement and parties involved.
Two Franklin County Highway Department workers Frank Stansbury and Ralph Meharry were briefly knocked unconscious and burned when a crane boom touched a power line during bridge work near Coats corner. Both were treated at Ransom Memorial Hospital and released in good condition. burns expected to heal over weeks. Crane operator Kenneth Morrow pulled the boom away after contact.
In Franklin County Kansas District Court a sheriff sale is scheduled for November 1 1968 at 2 00 PM at the west front door of the Ottawa courthouse. Tracts A B C D for partition and cemetery purposes to be sold to the highest bidder for cash with appraisement. Attorneys for Plaintiff are Winton A Winter and Robert W Green of First Natl Bank Building Ottawa KS.
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