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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1968
Page
3
Franklin County Farm Bureau will hold a county wide policy meeting at 7 30 p m tonight at the Anchor Savings and Loan hospitality room. Delegates will be instructed for the state convention. Princeton Methodist annual chicken noodle supper bazaar October 31 serving 5 30 Adults 1 25 children 50c Adv.
Franklin County residents face higher property taxes as mill rates rise this year. Tax statements arrive late this week with deadlines for the first half on December 20. In Pomona and Wellsville the increases are $11.27 and $11.64 per $1,000 of assessed value, signaling steeper bills for Christmas.
Ne and wellsville and Pomona see high mill rates while Princeton and Richmond cut taxes. Ottawa shows a small rise, Rantoul tops increases, and all 16 townships levy a half mill for libraries for the first time, with Homewood and Pomona as the only exceptions to higher rates.
State of Kansas to C Waldorf and R M Elston and all unknown heirs and parties in interest. Petition filed in District Court of Franklin County by Charlotte Browning to determine heirs of C M Thomas and Noah Browning and quiet title to real estate. Plead by November 29, 1968 at Ottawa court. failure yields judgment. Bowers & Bowers attorneys at Ottawa Kansas. In Probate Court of Franklin County Kansas.
Notice to creditors heirs and legatees that on October 10 1968 an administrator with the will annexed was appointed for the estate of Willard Wallace of Franklin County Kansas. Creditors must file demands within nine months. Also hearing on descent of real estate and other property in Franklin County set for November 8 1968 at 10:00 a.m. in Ottawa Kansas. Petitioner Olive Baxter seeks determination heirs and related matters.
Four Ottawa area students earned dean's honor list status at Ottawa University Fall Honors Convocation for spring semester 1968 with at least a 2.5 average. Recipients are Don England Linda Humerickhouse Judith Mohr and David Winchester. Public notice advocating continued probate judge Don White tenure.
Robert Hadsall of rural Richmond was admitted Sunday to Anderson County Hospital Garnett for observation and tests.
Williamsburg hosts Melvern in a homecoming clash Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. The King and Queen coronation will occur at 7 p.m. before kickoff.
Political advertisement urging voters to support Gary Jordan for the position of Franklin County Attorney. Ends with call to vote for Jordan in the upcoming election.
Mrs. Virginia Docking mother of Governor Robert Docking will speak to the Franklin County Democrat Women at the Anchor building 4218 Hickory at 8 pm Wednesday. Max R. Gilmore for Probate Judge promotes a qualified man with a record of justice for all.
Kester Graffham of Homewood underwent surgery this morning at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. He is listed in room 317 with medical staff providing routine post operative care.
Army PFC Michael D. Robinson age 20 son of Mr and Mrs Ewltia W Robinson 846 Olive assigned Oct 9 to the 3rd Armored Division near Frankfurt Germany as a postal clerk.
Ottawa Lions Club hosts a broom sale for the blind on October 29 and 30. A retail truck will be located at 3rd and Main. The event aims to help fund sending an O H S student to Tokyo for representation in the Kansas Lions Band.
Rosedale hosted a Halloween dance by the Eagles club with entertainment for members and guests on Thursday October 19. Tickets in advance were available.
A political advertisement urges voters to support Robert L. Pinet for reelection highlighting proven governance. The brief message emphasizes continuity and experience as the key campaign theme with minimal detail on policies or opposition.
Williamson West Virginia AP reports Jay Lipps has been elected first trumpet player in the all state band for the fourth consecutive year. The announcer notes Lipps carries an aptly fitting name as he continues to excel in musical circles.
Local police report warrants, dismissals, and divorc es. Wyl an Flory and Loren Newkirk cited for speeding in Ottawa. Dismissals include Buford Beeson and others. Divorces granted for Raymond and Ruby Bitts and Barbara Ann Gentry from William Gentry. Miss Nellie Nordyke, 78, Pomona RFD 1, obituary details. Bill Richardson arraigned for accosting a minor. Multiple admissions and emergencies listed with names and locations.
Shortly after midnight a single vehicle accident occurred at the I-35 exit onto East 15th Street. Thomas G. Forbes 18 of Gardner was entering the exit when his 1966 Chevrolet skidded 60 feet and plunged over a bank into a grass median. The car traveled about 440 feet from the skid end and was demolished with no injuries reported.
Weather forecast notes fair, mild tonight then sunny and mild Wednesday. Low tonight 40 to 45, high Wednesday 70 to 75. Record highs and lows for this date listed. hourly temps end at 8 am today.
Local Sweet Adelines quartet Ith finished 11th at the international quartet contest in Oklahoma City Oklahoma from October 23 to 27. Members were Mary Harris Ottawa RFD 2 tenor Ruby Pike Kansas City bass Sheila Kocher Overland Park baritone and Lucille Knos Lawrence lead. The Wrenditions qualified by winning the 1967 four state regional contest.
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