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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1960

Page

6

Nine Cited By Patrol on Interstate 35

Nine persons cited by highway patrol officers on October 23 24 and 25 face County Court charges for speeding on Interstate 35. Names include Fred A Thomas Jr James E Kirkpatrick Alston Merlin Mumaw and others with speeds ranging from 58 to 80 mph in various weight categories. Mumaw posted a 15 bond.

Fred A. Thomas Jr Kansas City Kas James E. Kirkpatrick Alston Merlin Mumaw Martinsburg Baker Parhin Emporia Leonard C. Miller Marion Walter L. Allen Olathe Bernard J. Byrne RFD Donald Lee Rhoades Osawatomie Ar Rel L. Parrish Mumaw Antonio Francisco Baca Las Vegas N. M Jack Lapeman Nev US 59 Ottawa

Pancake Supper and Local Notices in Ottawa

Local briefs list a pancake supper at Westminster Church and a funeral in Atchison for W C Jessie. Also notes polling place changes in Wellsville, grain buying ads, a drunkenness fine in Ottawa, vagrancy sentences in County Court, a bond issue and a neutron of corrections, and a warning about Cuba mail restrictions from the Ottawa post office.

Wellsville City McConnell Wellsville Ottawa Cuba

Burned By Blast In Clothes Dryer

Mrs. Dorothy Fegley, 52, was severely burned in Oplin Missouri after a clothes dryer exploded. Fire Chief Dan Abernathy said gasoline-soaked clothes likely caused the blast and the dryer door blew off. She suffered first and second degree burns on lips face and neck and was listed in satisfactory condition at a Joplin hospital.

Want New Format For Fifth Debate

In New York AP reports networks propose a face to face debate without a question panel if Kennedy and Nixon agree. Each would present on an agreed subject, then rebuttal time, followed by direct questioning with a moderator. No agreement on a fifth debate yet.

New York John F. Kennedy Richard M. Nixon

Deaths Mrs Carrie Shelton 94 Wellsville resident

Mrs Carrie Alphe Shelton 94 died at her Wellsville home Tuesday night after living in the area most of her life. Born June 22, 1866 in Liberty Missouri, she was widow of Willis E Shelton. Survived by two Wellsville daughters Minnie Todd and Maggie Davidson, three sons Oscar Duart Theodore and Arthur, and 12 grandchildren. Funeral Thursday 2 1 am at Coughlin Chapel with Rev Shoemaker officiating burial in Wellsville Cemetery.

Carrie Alphe Shelton Wellsville Shelton Liberty Willis E. Shelton Minnie Todd Maggie Davidson Oscar Duart Calif Arthur Rogers Ark Coughlins Chapel Rev R. B. Shoemaker Wellsville Cemetery

Tab Hunter Cleared In Dog Beating Case

Glendale Calif AP Actor Tab Hunter found innocent of cruelty to animals charges after an 11 woman 1 man jury deliberated three hours at Municipal Court He shook hands with jurors as they left The dog Fritz a 2 year old Weimaraner showed no injuries according to veterinarians while Hunter said he disciplined the animal per trainer guidance.

Glendale Calif Tab Hunter Etsalist Fritz

Wichita Man Leaves Million Dollar Estate

Oscar S. Shirk a Wichita real estate man died at 85 leaving an estate estimated over a million dollars. The will provides substantial shares to the Kansas Society for Crippled Children First Methodist Church of Wichita and Wesley Hospital. The widow receives 50000, a lifetime trust of 1250 monthly and personal property. Louise Shirk Gossard Shirk's daughter gets the residue after other bequests. A grandson Oscar Shirk Gossard receives 100000 a diamond ring and several properties. Seven Shirk family members get 10000 each including Ralph Shirk of Springfield Missouri and Ethel Cramer of Girard Kansas.

Wichita Oscar S. Shirk Kansas Society For Crippled Children First Methodist Church of Wesley Hospital Louise Shirk Gossard Shirk Oscar Shirk Gossard

Marriage Licenses Issued For Will Channon And Mary Feckenpaugh

Ottawa resident Will Channon aged 21 and Mary Trene Feckenpaugh aged 21 of Williamsburg obtained marriage licenses. Both appear in the city clerk’s records, confirming plans to wed.

Will Channon Ottawa Mary Trene Feckenpaugh Williamsburg

Dirksen Praises Schoeppel At Reno County Rally

Senator Everett Dirksen addressed about 1,000 to 1,500 supporters in Hutchinson urging backing of the Republican ticket. He praised Senator Schoeppel while criticizing Kennedy and Breeding. Other speakers included Joe Hunter and John Anderson as Don Wy man eyed a larger turnout for Reno County rally.

John F. Kennedy Hunter Rep J. Floyd Breeding John Anderson Don Wyman Reno County

Hospital Notes Admissions and Births Reported

Admissions list Mrs Ike Stansifer Barbara Okerberg and Donna Randall and Darlene Randall. Births report Mr and Mrs Trexel Warren daughter born Tuesday weight 7 lb 15 oz. Mr and Mrs Clarence Higdon daughter born today weight 7 lb 11 oz. Dismissals include Mrs Charlotte Clark Mrs Kathleen Carey Cornelia Counselman Diana Dunn Merl J Montgomery Barbara Okerberg and Ike Stansifer Mrs Walter Latson noted today.

Ike Stansifer S. Poplar Barbara Okerberg N. Mulberry Donna and Darlene Randall Walnut Tosday Trexel Warren S. Oak Clarence Higdon Willow Charlotte Clark Kathleen Carey Mound City Cornnelia B. Counselman Williamsburg Ewing Fritts Baiby Princeton Road Diana Dunn Wellsville Merl J. Montgomery Powhattan Walter Latson King

Loose Bear Not A Prank

Sheriff deputies responded after Ada Szasz of Gerald Missouri found her 350 pound bear missing from a trailer cage near Leavenworth. A local resident reported a loose bear in his yard and the owner lured the animal back with a chain using sugar and a pear.

Ada Szasz Gerald, Mo Leavenworth Bob Woodson

Local Market Prices for Grains and Eggs

Grain and livestock market summary showing soybeans at 1.75, white and yellow corn around 68 92, barley 85, butterfat 48, eggs straight run 23, graded eggs 42 35 93, heavy hens 2.08, light hens 0.05, and a cock at 0.90 with miscellaneous notes on values.

Edielbaleernet

Kansas City Livestock Prices Report

In Kansas City livestock market AP reports cattle prices with calves steady to firm. Slaughter steers and heifers strong, calves steady. hogs moderately active with barrows and gilts 17.00 to 18.50, sows 15.75 to 16.00. sheep and lambs generally steady with slaughter lambs 16.50 to 18.00 and feeder lambs 13.50 to 14.00.

Kansas City

United Nations Demands Mobutu Pull Troops Back

In Leopoldville the United Nations ordered Col. Joseph Mobutu to withdraw his unruly soldiers from the Congolese capital after four days of rampage marked by drunken, violent acts. U.N. mission chief Rajeshwar Dayal announced Mobutu agreed to move his 3,000-man garrison to barracks by Thursday amid a looming military challenge.

Leopoldville The Congo United Nations Joseph Mobutu U.N Rajeshwar Dayal India Mobutu

Soldier Guilty In Murder Trial At Fort Riley

Donald W. Volbrecht, 22, a Ft. Riley soldier from Cleveland, was convicted of first degree murder and first degree robbery for the Feb. 6 robbery slaying of filling station attendant Anthony Troncone, 47, in Junction City. Sentencing deferred as defense seeks a new trial. judge ruled the defendant sane despite a psychiatrist's report noting long term mental illness.

Junction City Kan Donald W. Volbrecht Volbrecht Ft. Riley Cleveland Anthony Troncone Walter E. Hembrow Robert L. Deam Hembrow

Soldier Dies in Ft. Riley Truck Crash

A Ft. Riley soldier was killed and five others injured when a three quarter ton truck left a road at the northeast corner of the military reservation and plunged down a 40 foot embankment. The dead man’s name was withheld pending next of kin notification. five injured recruits were treated at Irwin Army Hospital.

Junction City Ft. Riley Lawrence A. Sarrazin James P. Voigt Roy W. Burnette Charley L. Reynolds Larnie D. Sidener

Three Cars Damaged In Collision Here

Three cars were damaged late yesterday in an accident in the 700 block on South Main. Reggie Roland Silvey, 37, of 719 Funston, drove into a parked Alliance Mutual Casualty Co. car, pushing it into another Sparked car owned by Ora Burgon of Osawatomie. Silvey suffered stomach and leg injuries.

South Main Reggie Roland Silvey Funston Alliiance Mutual Casualty Co Ora Burgoon

West German jets buzzed Queen Elizabeth's Comet flight

West Germany's Defense Ministry sought urgent inquiries after two Sabre jets, likely part of the Luftwaffe, narrowly missed the Queen's Comet airliner over the Dutch border, passing about 50 feet above and at speeds exceeding 1000 mph. The royal party remained unaware until informed later.

Bon Germany West German Defense Ministry Queen Elizabeth Jo Britain West Germany Luftwaffe Buckingham Palace Prince Philip Denmark Frank Stevens

Missouri car dealers blast factories over 1961 model flood

Missouri Auto mobile Dealers Association leaders condemned factories for overloading 1960 models at year end and urging premature 1961 showings. They called the tactics deceitful, akin to false advertising, and expressed indignation at the impositions on dealers.

Jefferson City Missouri Missouri Automobile Dealers Association

Brewing Companies Plan A Merger

Pearl Brewing Co of San Antonio and M K Goetz Brewing Co of St Joseph plan a merger. Directors will seek stockholder approval at a Dec 1, 1960 meeting. combined capacity would be about 2.3 million barrels annually with Pearl 1.5 million and Goetz 0.8 million.

ST. Joseph, Mo America Pearl Brewing San Antonio Tex M. K. Goetz Brewing Co St. Joseph Louisville, Ky Ward Ashby Wayne Pearl Brewing Co Pearl Goetz Wayne Ashby Sand Stone

Tragic Electrocution Claim Hits Great Bend Family

In Great Bend Kansas David Ray Franklin aged two died after a small radio in his kitchen sink delivered a fatal shock. The accident occurred Tuesday as he climbed into the sink and touched the radio. Parents Mr and Mrs John W Franklin have three other sons.

Great Bend Kan David Ray Franklin John W. Franklin

Youth Killed In Rain Crash near Wellington Kansas

Two cars collided on U S 160 in rain near Wellington. Ronald Dean Caylor 19 of Wichita died. His brother Larry Caylor 18 was severely injured. Their parents are listed as Mr and Mrs J C Caylor of Wichita. The other occupants, Mr and Mrs Leonard Nelson of Cherokee Oklahoma, were treated at a Wellington hospital for facial injuries.

Wellington Kan U. S Ronald Dean Caylor Wichita Larry Cale Caylor J. C. Caylor Leonard Nelson Cherokee Okla

Traffic Toll Topeka AP Summary

Kansas traffic death log records 24 hours to 9 am Wednesday with data for October, 1960 and 1959 periods. Figures show 41 for October, 392 for 1960, and 470 for 1959, reflecting year comparisons in statewide traffic fatalities.

Topeka Kansas Lee

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