Community News Briefs From Local Town Scene
Local residents report thefts of two coats from cars behind the high school. A film about 4H titled Man Enough for the Job will be shown at Lincoln and Wellsville Schools and at Lane and Pomona on consecutive days. Jaycee Trap Shoot scheduled on West Second Street with beginner and regular shoots in the afternoon and evening. Hawkins club discussed school unification with Mrs. Glenn Lancaster presiding. Halloween costume winners named and refreshments served to 75 attendees. Lincoln P.T.A. to sponsor a silhoutte booth at Halloweesta in front of Court House. Richard Ledom bound over to District Court for felonious assault on his wife with alleged loss of sight in one eye. Various local ads appear for autos, services, and events including New Hope Church supper, a farm equipment ad, and piano tuning services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Wellsville
Lane and
Pomona
Ross Nelson
Franklin County
Hawkins Community Club
Glenn Lancaster
Mayda Gates
Vickie Higbie
Barbara McWilson
Carolyn Morgan
Dan Toumberlin
Lyle Hart
Clarence Carpenter
Mead
Richard Arthur Ledom
N. Locust
Asault
Delores
Donald White
Williamsburg Homecoming Crowned Queen and King at High School Dance
Loretta Anderson was named Williamsburg homecoming queen and Joel Weigand crowned king during a high school dance. Two boys rolled out a carpet for the couple, as students carried crowns and footballs in the coronation procession. The event closed with attendants, a grand march, dancing, and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loretta Anderson
Earl Anderson
Williamsburg
Joel Weigand
Kurt Weigand
Randy Duvall
Calvin Duvall, Jr
Donna Crabb
J. E. Crabb
Linda Adams
Gene Adams
Lila Johnson
Herbert Johnson
Bill Goodwill
D. J. Goodwill
Donita McMillan
Don McMillan
Terry Thornbrugh
W. R. Thornbrugh
Louis Coppoc
Hospital Admissions and Dismissals Listed
Admissions include Mrs. Thomas Michel 1404 S Cedar and Mrs. George Steward 533 N Sycamore on Friday plus Penny and Scott Chapman Wellsville Saturday. Dismissals include Ricky Bulmer 811 S Hickory Mrs Marion Coen and baby daughter 610 Beech Mrs Walter Potter and baby daughter 509 N Sycamore Mrs Raymond Davis 721 Cleveland and Stephen Elliot 739 Willow Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Michel
S. Cedar
George Steward
N. Sycamore
Penny and Scott Chapman
Wellsville
Ricky Bulmer
S. Hickory
Marion Coen
Beech
Walter Potter
Raymond Davis
Cleveland
Stephen Elliot
Willow
Garfield II Triumphs 13-0 Over Lincoln In Final Grade School Game
Garfield School finished the season undefeated at 3-0 by defeating Lincoln 13-0 in the last grade school football game. Eugene Field 2-1 edged Hawthorne 7-0 for second place. Garfield principal Don Hoglund denied a forfeit rumor, stating the back weighed 98 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield School
Lincoln
Eugene Field
Hawthorne
Don Hoglund
Garfield
De Gaulle accepts private London visit with Macmillan
London announced that President Charles de Gaulle of France will visit Prime Minister Harold Macmillan in private talks from November 24 to 26. The trip marks a high level exchange between the two nations during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Charles de Gaulle
France
Harold Macmillan
Zoning Report Favored by Ottawa Chamber Board
Ottawa Chamber of Commerce board approves a report backing 3 mile zoning and moves to implement it. A special zoning committee will educate, promote, and seek written landowner support with city and county officials. Also notes 4-H achievement program, county book fair, Halloween party support, new Jaycees president remarks, and new members joining the contact club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Tom Gleason
C of C
Harold Crawford
Jim Richardson
The
Jaycees
Hallowesta
Henry J. Beier
Wayne Angell
Reid Ward
A. C. Chrismer
Lyndon Smith
Walter Dengel
Martin Brockway
Floyd Jacobs
Contact Club
Ilegal Turn Charged In North Richmond Collision
Steve Hoelscher, 61, of Richmond, was cited for an illegal left turn on US 59 four miles north of Richmond, causing a collision with Sylvia E. Houston, 61, of Parsons. Houston’s car was southbound. John W. Houston, a passenger, was en route home after surgery. No injuries and minor vehicle damage were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Hoelscher
Richmond
Hoelscher
Sylvia E. Houston
Parsons
Houston
John W. Houston
Kansas City
First Christmas Tree Up in Kansas City Firm Office Display
The business section notes Karl Jesdinsky spent two days in the Kansas City office for a pre Christmas merchandising meeting and used a filing cabinet space for a Christmas display. It also describes sneaker trends, prices, and rising sales, with shoppers drawn to casual living and youth fashion. Neil Bullock adds a new illuminated sign at 121 South Main, Ottawa. Hallowsia specials appear in Ottawa merchants’ color page. The Dun & Bradstreet index and weekly wholesale food index show small declines. Garden and lawn enthusiasts spent over a billion dollars on seeds plants and tools this past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Jesdinsky
Wards
Kansas City
Funeral service for Raymond Clinton Randel held at Towner's Chapel
Raymond Clinton Randel died Oct 24 and funeral services were held Oct 27 at Towner's Chapel with Rev. Charles P. Knight officiating. Pallbearers included Ike Cearfoss, Francis Couch, Ernest Service, Keith Jameson, Ernest Gilliland and Raymond Burgoon. Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery Pomona. Military services by Anderson Raible Post No 239 American Legion from Overbrook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Clinton Randel
Towner’s Chapel
Charles P. Knight
Ike Cearfoss
Francis Couch
Ernest Service
Keith Jameson
Ernest Gilliland
Raymond Burgoon
Dean Zook
J. M. Kilgore
Woodlawn Cemetery
Pomona
Anderson Raible
American Legion
Overbrook
Frank Motz Entered Into Newspaper Hall Of Fame
Frank Motz, late founder and publisher of the Hays Daily News, was named to the Kansas Newspaper Hall of Fame at the University of Kansas during Kan sas Editors Day. The 45th editor inducted since 1931, Motz died August 15, 1958, after a long career in Kansas journalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Motz
Newspaper Hall of
Hays Daily News
Kansas
University of Kansas
Burton W. Marvin
William Allen White
Public Information
Kansas Editors
University
Motz
Department of Journalism
Hall of Fame
Mr. Motz
Hays
Kansas City Star
Parsons Sun
Lyons
Ellis County News
Ann Landers Explains Maturity In Teens And Adults
Teen Hope asks what maturity means. Ann Landers outlines maturity as long term thinking, perseverance, facing frustration without complaint, reliability, integrity, and the courage to act while aiming high rather than settling for mediocrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
Ann
Hope
County Welfare Funds and Officials Budgets September 1961
County records detail Welfare Fund totals for September 1961 and list public file requirements under Kansas law. It itemizes Old Age Assistance, Aid to the Blind, Dependent Children, Disabled, and General Assistance payments totaling 450,139.20, plus administration and county clerk salaries to be reviewed by the Board of County Commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Kansas
Max Gilmore
Ofelita Ivey
Maurice Ponton
Walter Peery
Bruce Spears
Svsersevar
Roselyn Whirley
Eceese
Donald White
Vageurs
Robert Pinet
Same
Christian Wake
Sameé Ice
Eileen Bowman
Joe Ferns
Marguerite Koehler
Robert Melton
Edna Richardson
James Richardson
Ruby Sanford
Almeda Sinclair
Jewell Spratt
Elisabeth Briggs
Mary Jo Hanes
Virginia Hoffman
Velva Lee Mott
Carrie Plake
Mary Troutman
Grace Wilson
Seon
Pat Barrailler
Opal Letchworth
Velma Powers
Joan Higdon
W. O. Plake
W. Bell Te. Co
G. D. Barnard Co
Brown's Hwd
Central Check. Co
Crites Body Shop
J. Cutting Wholesale
Davis Paint Store
G. Dick
C. D
Didde
Franke! Co
Franz Aubry
Merle Castleberry
W. C. Harding
Hallis Hrabe
Ser
SAM
Hubbard ‘Lumber
Spp
J. G. Kahler
Atty
See
Hes
St. Bank
Bond
T. P. Tschantaz
Earl Bond
Sesseers
Ottawa Kansas seeks bids for power plant improvements
City of Ottawa Kansas invites sealed proposals by the city clerk until 71:30 p.m. Wednesday November 22 1961 for Contract 1 Dual Fuel Generating Unit and Contract 2 Equipment and Structure Removal. Bids must include 6 percent bid bond. Plans and specs from City Clerk or Universal Engineering. Bonds required equal to contract price. City reserves right to reject all bids. K. E. Andrews Mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Kansas
Universal Engineering Company
McPherson
City OF
K. E. Andrews
Special Stocker Feeder and Livestock Sales Dates Listed
A syndicated notices list multiple upcoming sales across Kansas and Missouri. Dates run from Oct 30 through Nov 21 with events in Ottawa Osage City Emporia Neosho and more. Auctions cover stocker feeder livestock horse sales and household goods among others. Contact numbers and locations provided for Franklin County Ottawa Osage City and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Co. Sale Co
Wilsom & Locust
Ottawa
Kansas
Osage City
Kas
Chester Megonigle, Livestock & Machinery Sale
Berryton
29Th & California
Topeka
Emporia Livestock Sale Co
Emporia
Franklin County Base Co
Wileson & Locust
Myers Bros
Centropolis
Claude
Howard
Franklin County Sale Company
Seivery
Locust & Wilson
Wilson & Locust
Charles — Lyndon
Harold D. & Marie
Persinger
Ottawa Livestock Commission
Chet Louderback
Highway 68
Neosho Livestock Commission Co
Neosho
Ottawa Livestock Commission Co
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Carolyn Lee
Bill Dawson
E. Wilson
Ella’s
Jaycee
West Second Street
Adv
Roger Ferguson
Ottawa High School
S. S. Bergsma
David Yates
Gary Ferrer
Lyle Turner
Roy Dunn
Johnny Steinman
Gerald Reed
Jack Hayden
Bob Hayden
Gary McClay
New Hope Church
Lincoln P.T.A
Silhoutte Booth
Court House
Sheldon Truck & Tractor Co
Alfred L. Graham
W. 5Th
Felix M. McWhitter
Indianapolis
Ind
McWhitters
Scottsdale, Ariz
Ellis
Roy N. Batdorf
Stormont Vail Hospital
Snyder Pharmacy
S. Main
Mike Paquette
Phoenix
Ariz
Midge
Garfield II
John Sheldon
Paul Gaynor
Don Shipman
Neil Bullock
Farmers Insurance
South Main
Hallowesia
Dun & Bradstreet
Raymond C. Randel
Lamb Funeral Home
Ralph R. May
Butler
Pamela R. Thomas
Baldwin
Legals
Lattimore-Fink
D. G. Laury
Fee
Lister Hydr
Lockwood Co., Inc
D. C. McBrayer
Fees Caves
Kas. Chem. Co
Ottawa Engr
Pat Pierson
W. QO. Plake
Teevee
Raney Drug Store
Coos R. O. Bkoog
Superior School
Tallman Printing Co
Weidman's
Wolfe
J. H. Button
Mile
R. Melton
E. L. Richardson
J. Richardson
Cecil Vining
Don White
Clarence Briles
Gerald Firestone
Walter Red
A. 8Ullard
J. van Valkenburg
R. F. Burroughs
Ronald Stiffler
Wiliam Adams
Earl Easdale
Bee
E. &. Richardson
Kay Shaffer
Dr. J. Henning
Arla Licktelg
Rosalie Osburn
L. D. Koehler
L. P McCracken
Mer! Atchison
Teddy Barnhart
Lavon Bates
Orpha Bearly
Jay Brown
Howard Burroughs
Harold Crockett
Renee
Clifford Crump
A. A. Dean Same
Eae
George Denker
William Fanning
Same Oane
Cc. R. Firestone
D. L Fischer
M. M. Green
G. W. Griffin
W. D. Griffin
J. L. Hull
H. F. Johnson
J LaFollette
Walter Landers
McCurdy
Matteson
E. McHarry
Reekle
Wadkins
M. Baird
H. J. Carey
Cecil
Itha Haverty
B. V. Henderson
M. B Hooper
M. L. Jackson
Erry A. F. Kaiser
Eunice Kelsey
V. R. Loyd
Luella Parrott
D. Rogers
Bonita Welborn
Franklin County ‘Highway Dept
Robert Barnes Repair
Blakesley's
Brown's Hndsone
L Cain
Cement Brick Co
Matt & Const
D A Lab. Co., Inc
Sup Ray
Firestone
Hughes Auto
Parts
Wea Eee
Johnson's
Bta
Rene
Lesh Ol Co
Sup
Martin Tractor
Arts Ree Minnick Mtr Co
Moore's
Parts Teen
Nauman Lmbr. Co
Newlin Mch. Corp
N. Kas, Tele. Co
Ottawa Lmbr. Co
Pomona Lmbr Co
Reeves Roor Shop
D. Richards Rup. Co
Sam's
Sinclair Ref. Co
S. W. Bell Co
Texaco Inc Fuel Penne
Weidmann
Wentz Equip, Co
Fogle Quarry
Eaton Mtl. Corp
Fr. Co
Pottawatomie Township
Rd & Bridge
Pottawatomie Two
Rd. & Bridge
Bsheldon
Star Garage
Ethenes
John Allen
Treas
Health Fund Copies Inc
Didde Oil
Tee
Mobil Oil Co
Moore
Skelly Oil Co
Arla Lickteig
J. A. Henning
Dees
Beeches
Donald Capper
Voor
Gilges Brothers
Rt. 1
Rex Huston
Alcoholics Anonymous
Cook — New Fraternity House
Deena’s Cafe
Morey Hotel
Moran
17Th
Kansas Avenue
Finley
Colgate Palmolive CO
Ottawa Herald
ABC Corp
S. Dearborn
Chicago
Erest Arnold Overbrook
Harold Stewart
Charles Beatty
Harold
Printy and Sons
Ben Printy
N. Main
R. E. Trout
Princeton
Mel
Grandview
Norma Loux
Jack Nelson
Overbrook Livestock Sale
Gordon James
Main
Wilson
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