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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1958
Page
4
Rotary members and 71 attendees enjoyed an evening with wives as Lowell Gish performed impersonations. A new member, Dr. Harry M. Ricketts, was introduced, with several announcements about local meetings, auctions, and recruit training underway.
Police court in Ottawa opened with two local residents facing traffic charges from Monday crashes. Marcelina Larlas and Larry Winderliter paid fines for following distance and yielding violations amid multiple minor collisions.
A local man failed to appear after posting a $5 bond for running a stop sign at 4th and Main. He was fined $20 and ordered to write a Spage essay on traffic. Paul C. Gentry, 46, of Rantoul, had his $5 bond forfeited for non attendance.
Community hospital notes list admissions including Louis Bohnet Cedar House Mrs Edward DeCock 819 Bath Mrs John Duvall Pomona Ed ward Timblin Rantoul Joyce Burgoon 704 Cypress Mrs Glenn Jackson 508 S Locust and Mr and Mrs Sherman A Smith 1102 Davis a daughter born today weighing 8 lb 5 oz Dismissals include Walter Larson 1008 N Hickory and Mrs Lester L Snethen NED 4 Mrs Bruce Moses and baby daughter 204 S Elm today
In Kansas, Rep Errett P Scrivner and challenger Newell A George traded sharp charges over union relations. Scrivner claimed he hears from many labor leaders and called George a stooge, while George accused Scrivner of voting against a bill denying union offices to convicts and condemned pressure from labor groups.
In Ottawa County, Walter C. Valentine of Garnett, 51, pleaded guilty and received a 30 day jail term and a125 fine after Oct 22 arrest. Robert Musgrove of Pratt, 70, was found guilty in a court trial and got a 30 day sentence with a100 fine. Musgrove’s parole motion was taken under advisement.
A Kansas City AP brief notes fashion minds plan next summer beach gear. Describes eye catching towels on display at the Central States Salesmen's Association market with a memo wheel and knotted cord for messages such as Have gone for hot dogs and Have gone for swim.
Funeral services for Clarence J. DeMore who died Oct. 24 were conducted at First Baptist Church on Oct. 27 with Dr. Roger Fredrikson and two other pastors officiating. Pallbearers included William H. Salle Walter L. Butler William M. Barker George I. Lister Robert N. Bundy and Gerald F. Fournier. Mrs. Roger Fredrikson sang hymns with accompaniment from Mrs. Edgar D. Kerr and the Ottawa University choir. Members of the UU football squad and Ottawa High School band attended. Burial followed at Highland Cemetery.
Daniel Glidden who died October 23 had funeral services at Lamb Funeral Home on October 27 with Rev. A C Runge officiating. Pallbearers included George McDowell W G Ransom Kester Graffham Gene Red Elston Decker and W B E Robbins. Mrs Bruce Spears sang hymns with Mrs J R Henning accompanying. Burial was in Highland Cemetery.
Louella Gray aged 22 is charged with robbery and grew angry at photographers during questioning at Dallas police headquarters. She threatened to strip if photos continued, then pulled her sweater up to cover her face.
Albany AP reports a seven foot wingspan African eagle, claimed unique to the country, escaped after breaking a leg strap while owner James Fowler was away. Fowler urged not to shoot, offering a reward for its return. The bird, with white head and brown and white feathers, was snagged earlier this year in South Africa during a location shoot for an American film company.
In Orange New Jersey AP reporting thieves broke into Forest Street School and stole a set of encyclopedias textbooks a dictionary an almanac and 22 cents. The incident highlights a desk robbery and loss of learning aids.
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