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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1968
Page
4
Rep. Robert Dole’s U.S. Senate bid heads to Ottawa at 8 30 p m Saturday with a busload of Dolls for Dole. The two day Southeastern Kansas tour sparks local events as Franklin County Probate Judge Don White urges voters to keep him in office.
Monty Lee Hoopes as son of Mr and Mrs Leonard Hoopes of 610 Beech will enter Texas Children's Hospital in the Texas Medical Center Houston Texas 77025 for open heart surgery Sunday.
Political advertisement urging voters to support Gary Jordan for Franklin County Attorney. The piece states candidacy and intended office without additional policy details or endorsements.
The Ottawa Lions Club sponsors a caravan broom sale to aid the Kansas Foundation for the Blind and local Lions projects. The bus will be at Third and Main from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, with all sale items made by the blind.
Marvin Ross and The Country Gentlemen perform at the VFW Hall this Saturday at 9:00 p.m. Advance tickets available.
Army Spec. 5 Francis E. Shinn, son of Mrs. Margaret Hager of 411 S Oak, was assigned as a truck driver with the 360th Transportation Company near Cam Ranh Bay in Vietnam on October 5.
Local ad lists Shad 97c snow tires available at Chuck's Bait Shop. No additional details provided beyond the brief promotional line.
Park managers recreation personnel and about 150 students expected to attend the Kansas Recreation and Park Conference and the Kansas Recreation and Park Association annual meeting at the University of Kansas on November 3 and 4. Local participants include Arlys Carter recreation therapist at Osawatomie State Hospital and Ben Streeter president of the State Park Manager's Association. 20 percent off on all glassware at Pomona Gift Center. Adv.
The Ottawa pigeon club will sponsor a four bird show at Memorial Auditorium on Saturday and Sunday. Pigeon raisers from the mid west bring their birds for the competition with judging set to begin at 8 a.m. on Sunday.
Lora Flusser four daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter R Flusser residing 1048 Cottonwood undergoes surgery today at University of Kansas Medical Center Kansas City Kansas with room 603B specified in the notice
At the VFW Hall on Saturday at 6 30 p m honorary members members and guests are invited for chili and vegetable soup fundraiser proceeds support the hall events and veterans activities.
The Kansas Highway Commission approved installation of a pre timed traffic signal at the U S 59 and Kansas 68 intersection in Ottawa. The panel also set a 50 mph speed limit for a half mile stretch of U S 40 in Weskan.
The Daily Record cites theft of a 16 foot wooden extension ladder from C. E. White at 726 S Cedar valued at 35 dollars. A two car collision in the 1400 block of South Main at about 5 p.m. Thursday injured one person and involved John Poland and Jesse A. Van Nice with passenger Dizera Van Nice sustaining a forehead bump and both cars sustaining front end damage. Ottawa Police list speeding charges for multiple residents including Ernest Moore and Julia Bennett among others with several dismissals and admissions noted. Births include Daniel and wife welcoming a son at 7 lbs 3 oz on Thursday. Emergency calls report Hollie Brook Glass and Charles Williams treated for injuries Thursday.
In the Probate Court of Franklin County Kansas Estate of Sarah Lantz Deceased Case No 11781 executor John Lantz prays for final settlement and fees and requests court to determine heirs devisees and fegatees You must file defenses by November 13 1968 at 10:00 a.m. in Ottawa Kansas Court will hear the cause and issue judgment if defenses are not filed.
In Franklin County Kansas a sheriff sale is scheduled for November 27 1968 at 1 30 p m at the Front Door of the Ottawa Courthouse to satisfy an order of sale and convey all interest in the N E 1 4 Sec 27 Twp 18 8 Range 18 E containing 160 acres. The purchaser pays cash and the sale adheres to state law. The notice also lists election officers and local ballots for the November 5 1968 General Election including presidential electors and state offices with party affiliations and candidate lines.
A compiled list of candidates in the Democrat and Republican lanes across Kansas counties. Names include Robert Sanders, Floyd Coffman, Robert Stadler, Walter Brueck, Wint Winter, Irving Niles, Robert Pinet, George Wingert, Carl Teagarden, Dr Wm Black, Bruce Spears, Velma Powers, Sherrie Capper, Gary Jordan, Richard Latimer, Max Gilmore, Donald White, Joe Ferns, Christina Wake, Geo Atchison, Don Yockey with districts and offices such as State Senate House of Representatives County Clerk Treasurer Register of Deeds County Attorney Probate Judge Sheriff Clerk of District Court and County Commissioner.
A fragmented list shows multiple candidates and party affiliations across Ottawa area townships and wards. Names include Melvin Stockard John Lantz Clare Martin Earl Link W H Rice Keith Page Vern Morlan Jr Thomas Stevenson Mike Collins Charles O Neill Wendell Davis Vern Link and others with precincts tied to churches schools and town halls.
Kansas voters face retention questions for justices Alex M. Fromme Alfred G. Schroeder and Robert T. Price with Yes No options. The document also outlines a constitutional amendment ballot and lists various township and community locations across multiple counties for polling places and officials.
Classifieds advertise a large basement sale October 28 to 29 with items like clothing dishes bicycles furniture antiques and more. Also offered is a sales position with local firm Monday to Friday eight to five, 5 percent per week, starting salary and benefits. write Box A-92 c/o the Ottawa Herald.
Dan West, renowned philanthropist from Goshen Indiana, will lead a week of meetings October 25 to November 1 at the Church of the Brethren on Ninth and Main. West originated the Food for Peace crusade in 1942, funding over one billion dollars in food and agricultural aid to about 90 million people in 90 countries. He has served as the International Conference of the Church of the Brethren's only lay moderator.
Rev. Charles M. Brink, former Sacred Heart Church pastor, marks 25 years in the priesthood with a co celebrated Mass of Thanksgiving at 1 30 p m Oct 27 at St Patrick s Church Kansas City Kan where he is now pastor Assistants Rev Vincent H Kongs Rev John L Hackett and master of ceremonies Rev Paschal Pretz OSB will join in the service Sermon by Rt Rev Msgr Alexander M Harvey reception to follow in parish hall All parishioners and friends invited Brink has served at St Patrick s six years
Relatives were told Lt. Robert E. Bryan of Quenemo was shot down over the China Sea in combat. A Navy plane rescued him five hours after he ejected, and he reportedly escaped unharmed. Bryan's wife Jeannie and three children live in Quenemo, with his parents and grandmother also in town.
Mrs. Mary B. Graves 77 formerly of Ottawa died Thursday in Kansas City. Services at 1 p.m. Saturday at Newcomer's Chapel with graveside rites at Highland Cemetery. Born August 8, 1891 near Ottawa she was daughter of Howard and Anna Davis. She married Fay L. Graves in 1922 in Ottawa. survived by husband two daughters Mrs Francis Strein and Hazel M. Graves a brother Dr John A. Davis and sister-in-law Mrs.
Chester A. Doile of Lee's Summit Missouri pleaded guilty to negligent homicide in the Labor Day crash that killed Ottawa resident Mrs. Ethel Brewer age 63 at 923 North Cedar. He received a year in county jail with driving ban for a year. the jail term was suspended. The fatal collision occurred at Olathe’s death corner at US 56 and US 169 on the town’s southwest edge.
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