Vandalism Probe as Parking Meters Damaged
Police search for suspects after four parking meters were damaged Wednesday night in Ottawa. In other notes, Mrs Teresd Bogle of Pomona brought two four pound sweet potatoes to the Herald office window grown in her garden this summer without watering. Ottawa High School held a pep assembly predicting homecoming queen Betty Salmon with attendants Mae Ann Wollam and Carolyn Senter, plus a skit by several students. The OHL Swing Kings will play after tonight’s dance in the gymnasium following the game with Atchison High.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison High Redmen
Ottawa
Carolyn Senter
Mae Ann Wollam
Cyclones
Herald
Lamar Phillips
Ken
Herald Office
Teresd Bogle
Pomona
Ottawa High School
Fred Harder
Betty Salmon
Johnny Rea
Judy Blair
Fred Gollier
Beverly Hobbs
Pat Pierson
Judy Corliss
Jim Green
OHL
Atchison High
Girls To Collect Used Nylon Hose From Ottawa High
The 52 ninth grade Kayettes at Ottawa High School will drive October 24 between 3 30 and 4 30 p m to collect used nylon hose for Japan. Sponsors are Mrs Burl Beam Miss Nora Oshima and Miss Jessie Harold. Hose will go to the Women s Welfare Service Tokyo where widows unravel them to make socks and bobby socks for underpaid workers. Soiled nylons not usable. The program is directed in America by the non profit Women s Welfare Service in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kayettes
Ottawa High School
Japan
Ottawa
Burl Beam
Nora Oshima
Jessie Harold
OHS
Women’s Welfare Service
Tokyo
America
Los Angeles
Ottawa post office seeks bids on rejuvenation project
Postmaster T. J. Cummings announced sealed bids for a rejuvenation project at the Ottawa post office. Bid information is available from Cummings, with bids due by November 10 at the General Services Administration office in Kansas City Missouri. The work includes interior painting repairs tile floors lobby marble plumbing and chimney cap resetting. Public dance at VFW hall follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
T. J. Cummings
Office of General Services Administration
East Bannister Road
Kansas City
Contempt Charge Against Publisher Of Iola Register Dismissed Today
A contempt charge against Angelo Scott publisher of the Iola Register in Allen County Kansas was dismissed today by the district court The judge ruled the publication in question did not show direct contempt of court The case stemmed from a jail break story dated Oct 4 identifying four men including an attorney and a client The court found the publication did not prejudice any party and did not hamper justice The decision cited the press as not presenting a clear and present danger to the administration of justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iola
Kan
Angelo Scott
Lolas
Register
Allen County District Court
Fisher
Allen County
J. D. Conder
Conderman
The
B. E. Lorance
Spencer A
Ottawa Veterans Day Parade seen likely with good weather
Ottawa veterans prepare for the November 11 parade as forecasters predict near average temperatures and a low risk of rain. Weather observer John P. Kelsey reviewed 60 years of data to estimate highs around 58.5 and lows near 32.8, with occasional cold snaps and clear spells. About 40 veterans in uniform will march, aided by autos, and 12 bands including a high school group are slated to participate.
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Mercury
Cury
Bholin Tha Wiesda
Anvon Haute
Evrly High School
Ottawa American Legion
John P. Kelsey
Kelsey
Legion
Topeka
National Guard
Plymouth
George Edgerton
Two Accidents on City Streets
A 1851 Dodge pickup driven by F. G. Hermeseyer, 25, of Route 1 Rantoul, was arrested for no brakes after a crash at Ninth and Main, paying a $10 police court fine. An hour later, a minor crash occurred at Fourth and Walnut involving a 1947 Chevrolet driven by John Ward, 77, and a 1951 Chevrolet tracked by Elmer Hull, 56, both of Route 1 Ottawa.
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F. G. Hermeseyer
Rt. 1
Rantoul
Hermeseyer
Ninth
Main
Fourth
Walnut
John Ward
N. Cedar
Serane
Weather forecast shows cooler tonight and weekend warmth
Generally fair this afternoon through Saturday with cooler conditions this evening. Southeast and extreme east portions will be cooler tonight, with a warmer Saturday across most of the state. Low temperatures range from around 40 in the extreme northeast to 40s elsewhere. highs Saturday near 80 in the southwest to 70s elsewhere. Yesterday's high was 80 at 2:10 pm, low today around 50, river at 49 feet.
Cooler Weather Is Due Tonight
Low temperature this morning was 50 degrees five degrees cooler than yesterday. Before noon the mercury rose to balmy levels in Ottawa as autumn conditions continued. High yesterday reached 80 degrees. Tonight the low may dip to 40 in the northeast and in the 40s elsewhere before a warm-up tomorrow. Skies will stay fair through Saturday. Nationally, autumn weather remained pleasant with a slight Midwest cooling and scattered showers in parts of the North Atlantic states Central Rockies and Central Pacific Coast.
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Ottawa
Midwest
North Atlantic States
Central Rockies
Central
Pacific Coast
Rantoul Woman Heads Rebekahs in Hutchinson Event
Mrs. Steve Needham of Rantoul was installed as president of the Rebekah Assembly at the assembly meeting concluded in Hutchinson. Mrs. J. R. Raffelock became Conductor with attendees including Mrs. W. L. Pickering 1955 Grand color bearer and Mrs. W. V. Becker delegate from Hazel Rebekah lodge. Lane and Hazel Rebekah lodges will honor Mrs. Needham at a reception in Ottawa Masonic temple on Saturday Oct 29.
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Steve Needham
Rantoul
Rebekah
Hutchinson
J. R. Raffelock
W. L. Pickering
W. V. Becker
Hazel Rebekah Lodge
Pickering
F. Lodge of
Kansas
Harry Loyd
Orb Morrison
Glenn Lancaster
Lane
Hazel Rebekah Lodges
Needham
Ottawa
Masonic Temple
Students Arrested After Scotch Taxi Stop in St. Joseph
Police Lt. Leroy Surface stopped a car in St. Joseph yesterday arresting eight occupants. Additional youths were in or on the vehicle, two escaped. All eight were college students? actually high school students and were turned over to school authorities. The superintendent suspended them indefinitely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Leroy Surface
Surface
De Molays Book District Convention in Ottawa
About 200 De Molays advisers and dates are expected for the Northeast district convention in Ottawa at the Masonic temple tomorrow. Sessions start at 9 a.m. with the Franklin County Priory of Order of Knighthood investiture by Team 2 of the Mother Chapter Kansas City. An afternoon workshop includes Qua watomie and nearby chapters. a banquet features speaker C. C. Faulkner Jr. followed by an evening dance ending at 11:30 p.m. About 15 chapters will be represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Molays
Ottawa
Masonic Temple
Franklin County Priory of Order of Knighthood
Kansas City
C. C. Faulkner, Jr
Chevelier
Child Killed In Fall In Wichita Kansas
A 5-year-old boy named Allen Epps was critically injured yesterday in Wichita when he fell from a truck while playing with an older brother. He struck his head and died from the injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kas
Allen Epps
Mayhew to Address Ottawa Faculty Meeting Endorse Liberal Arts
Dr. Lewis B. Mayhew of Michigan State College arrives in Ottawa to be featured speaker at a joint meeting of Ottawa University Baker University and College of Emporia faculties. He coordinates a North Central Association study involving 65 colleges. Sessions start 9:36 with Dr. W. D. Bemmels chairing, a noon luncheon, campus tour, and a 4 pm close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis B. Mayhew
Michigan State College
East Lansing
Ottawa
Ottawa University
Baker University
College of Emporia
Mayhew
North Central Association
W. D. Bemmels
0. U
Commmons
Citizens group delays action amid police misconduct case
A citizens group decided to wait for a city attorney meeting before taking any steps in the police controversy. Attorney Don White said about six people met at Joe Glenn’s home, Glenn a discharged officer, with Bill Boucek, another discharged officer accused of brutality. The group plans no action until after Douglas Gleason, the city attorney, meets with them and the press, with a date likely next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don White
Joe Glenn
Glenn
Bill Boucek
White
Douglas Gleason
Gleason
Press
Radio
5-Gaited Stake To Sedalia Horse Wins Show Title
In Kansas City at the American Royal horse show last night, Stonewall Peacock a black gelding owned by Mrs Gold Agenfritz Sedalia Missouri won the 5 gaited Missouri Kansas stake. Meadow Queen owned by Arthuri Simmons Mexico Missouri was runner up.
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Kansas City
Gold Agenfritz
Sedalia
Missouri Kansas
Meadow Queen
Arthuri i Simmons
Mexico
Topeka Woman Murdered. Ottawa Area Raised
In Chicago a rack owner cleared of links to the brutal slayings of three grade school boys. Edward Rohlfes 47 and his deaf mute brother Herman 52 were questioned after a panel truck with the Rohlfes name was seen near the crime site. The sheriff reported a bloodstained quilt a crowbar a claw hammer and hair strands found in the truck. The bodies of Robert Peterson 14 John Schuessler 13 and Anton Rohlfes Jr 11 were dumped along the Des Plaines River after being lured downtown Sunday afternoon. Edward passed a lie detector test and Herman was released.
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Chicago
Joseph Lehman
Edward Rohife
Rohlfes
Herman
Robinson Woods
Edward
Morton Grove
Lohman
Des Plaines
Robert Peterson
John Schuessler
Anton Jr
Community Chest Aids CROP Program
The Community Chest quote of $20,800 includes $300 as a contribution to the Christian Overseas Relief Program. A canvass for CROP will be made throughout Franklin County. The county goal for CROP is $1,500, most raised outside Ottawa. CROP sends food, mostly government surplus, to needy people abroad. For Sale Old newspapers we per bundle Herald office.
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Community Chest
Christian Overseas Relief Program
Franklin County
Ottawa
Ike Assumes More Activity Amid Health Return
President Eisenhower resumes active policy work after a Sept. heart attack with a Denver hospital conference on Justice Department matters alongside Attorney General Brownell. Officials say politics not on the agenda though doctors and colleagues note he could potentially run again if health permits.
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Denver
Hisentower
Brownell
Justice Department
Hisenyower
Denver White House
Eugene Lepeschkin
University of Vermont Medical School
Eisenhower
Burlington
Ottawans At WSCS Rally In Lawrence
Ottawans attend the Methodist W.S.C.S. district rally in Lawrence with participants from First Church and Trinity Methodist. Mrs. J. E. Harderode, past district president, receives a corsage for missions while numerous local members join in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RB. B. Craig
Howard Fisher
Anna Bryan
Henry Alban
A. E. Sullins
Clyde, Lorenz
Lester Cation
Obed Harmonson
Emile Barnes
Clarence Beckner
Elsie Ferguson
Loyd
Hollinger
Slaying of Topeka Looked For Former Williamsburg Resident
Phyllis Boydston a Topeka waitress and former Williamsburg resident was found dead in her apartment. Autopsy showed strangulation with throat cartilage fractured and lungs congested. Husband Merle Boydston discovered the body after returning from work. Police seek a former convict linked to the slaying. motive and thief details unclear amid signs of a ransacked room and missing clothing.
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Topeka
Williamsburg
Ottawa
Phyllis Boydston
Phyllis Doty
J. L. Doty
Robert Wiggins
Chester Grimm
Leo Howard
Boydston
Merle Boydston
Lulu Wilkerson
Boydstons
Otis Stanley
Topeka Police Today
Silver Grill
Pennant Cafeteria
Williamsburg High School
Imogene Doty
Lyle Doty
Quenemo
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OHS Cy
V.F.W. Hall
Iola Register
Ottawa Veterans Day Parade
Chevrolet
Elmer
Hull
Rantoul Woman
Rebekahs
Mre
Ike
Ottawans
Skull-Whitacre General Auto Repair
Hickory
Ottawawks Lodge
B.D. Bennett
H. A. Wharton
Sam RK
Hubbard
Ard F. Doman
Ottawa Lodge
Emmett Faulconer
Leavenworth Lodge
Bennett and Wharton
Dick Pucka, Laowrence
Kansas Elks Association
Sam Beets
Dick Rayback
I. B. Muecke
Lamb Ambulance
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