Researched Christian Character Project Aims Youth Growth
Dr. Ernest M. Ligon of Union College spoke in Ottawa on the Character Research Project CRP designed to teach Christian values and help youths reach their potential. The program involves parents, church schools, and biennial Youth Congresses, tying home and youth with a common bond and stressing practical application of Jesus teachings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest M. Ligon
Union College
Schenectady
N. Y
Ottawa
Characteresearch
Dr. Ligon
Jesus
Ben Park
David Laury
CRP
Ligon
Kay-Kayette conference reports from Ottawa meeting
Reports on the Kay-Kayette conference in Ottawa this week highlighted the Ottawa High School ninth grade Kayette meeting held Thursday. Delegates Betty Parker Roxanne Martin Joan Scott and Diana Knight presented the reports while sponsors reporting were Mrs Delores Stecher Miss Glenn Hayward and Mrs Eileen Beam. Devotions at the meeting were given by Kay Stafford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Betty Parker
Roxanne Martin
Joan Scott
Diana Knight
Delores, Stecher
Glenn Hayward
Eileen Beam
Kay Stafford
Nixon Injects Spark Into GOP Campaign
Nixon rallies in Wichita urging momentum for GOP as Reed and Nixon campaign team up to energize voters. He criticizes Docking's record, defends Eisenhower policy, and warns Democrats against weak positions on communism while praising Kansas education and GOP candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kas
Repub
T al
Nixon
Reed
Republic
Richard. Nixon
Oan
Jane Clyde Reed
GOP
Kansas
Docking
Reds Demand Immediate End to Nuclear Tests in Talks
In Geneva, Soviet delegate Tsarapkin urged a permanent ban on nuclear tests under international control before any verification system is agreed. Britain and the United States began a one-year voluntary halt, but warned they would resume if Russia tests continue. Talks are expected to last a month in private.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Russia
Semyon K. Tsarlapkin
United States
Britain
Tsarapkin
Melvern Meeting on Road Work Sparks Local Debate
Maurice Martin, state director of highways, spoke at Melvern High School to discuss a possible new state highway from US 50 south of Melvern to state highway 68 north of Melvern. Waverly and Lyndon representatives urged approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Martin
Melvern
Melvern High School
Waverly
Lyndon
John Redmond Dam To Be Scaled Up
Col. John D. Bristol Tulsa district engineer tells farmers near Burlington that the Neosho River project may raise the dam height by seven feet, nearly doubling flood control and conservation storage. Expanded dam reportedly considered most feasible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Kas i
John D. Bristol
Tulsa
Weather County Forecast Clears and warms through weekend
The forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy conditions this afternoon tonight and Saturday with a slight warming trend. Highs reach about 60 this afternoon and Saturday, with lows in the 40s tonight.
Two Kansans Die in California Crash on Route 66
On U S 66 thirty one miles west of Santa Rosa a westbound car carrying John Walter Clymens 49 Mamie Gorman 52 and Willis Bernard Gorman 52 collided with an eastbound car driven by Mamie Gorman. The pavement was wet and slippery. Injured were Jeanne Clymens 84 and Carl Clymens 44.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Rosa
N. M
U. S. 66
John Walter Clymens
Newberry
Calif
Willis Bernard Gorman
Burlington
Kas
Mamie Gorman
Clymens
Gorman
Clymeng
Jeanne Clymens
Carl Clymens
Grants Pass
Ore
Named To Head Methodist Seminary
The Rev. Dr. Don W. Holter of Garrett Biblical Institute was named president of a Methodist theological seminary to open in Kansas City next year. A professor of missions, he joined Garrett in 1948 and previously led Union Theological Seminary in Manila, where he was a prisoner from 1942 to 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin City
Kan
Garrett
Water Amendment On Ballot Question At Chamber Meeting
L E Stallenwerck voiced support for amendment No 2 on the ballot at a Chamber of Commerce board meeting, noting it would remove an outmoded constitution provision and enable state participation in water resources and flood control projects. He also touched on the other two amendments while George Lister discussed Ottawa as a potential site for a Federal Youth Center. Lamb Insured Payment Plan was also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
L. E. Stallenwerck
C. ¥. Thomas
State Water Resources Board
Stollenwerck
George Lister
Ottawa
Federal
Two Sisters Killed In Collision At Homewood
Two sisters from Williamsburg, Patricia Kay Cook 19 and Peggy Jean Allen 22, died when their car collided with an asphalt paver near Homewood on US 50 at dusk. Three other children, including Debra 2 and Nancy 1, were treated for injuries. their mother Mrs. Everett Cook and others survived. The incident involved a Standard Industries paver hauled by J. K. Jamison, with Gilbert Ledom driving. investigators traced impact and vehicle paths, while porch and highway witnesses described events.
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Williamsburg
Homewood
Patricia Kay Cook
Ralph Allen
Everett Cook
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Debra
Nancy
Allen
Karen
Pamela
C.gene Kendall
Highway Patrol
Peggy Jean Allen
Bartlesville
Okla
Deborah Lynn
Sandra
Judy
Miss Cook
Kenneth Griffin
Rodney Fritts
Ottawa
Monroe Darrington
Denver
Colo
Everett John Cook
Pomona
William E. Cook
Topeka
Mavin J. Cook
Chicago
Ang Charles R. Cook
Paola
John
Eggberry
Ft. Scott
Standard Industries of
Tulsa
J. K. Jamison
RFD 3
Basil Frailey
S. Mann
Shirley McCormack
Kansas
CTY (Ap
Menhamsburg
Who
Trang
World Airlines
Frailey
TWA
Sterling College
Sterling
Kastal
Beagtite
Robert French
Flaherty
Cleveland Heights
First United Presbyterian
Record Off Year Vote Predicted. Court Tough On Pranksters
TOPEKA AP A record non presidential election turnout is expected with a historical high forecast around 800000 as Ottawa youths were fined for disturbing streets and alleys. Four teen suspects Gerald W Chapman Leo Gregg Sammy Wiswell Lincoln Herald Bishop pleaded guilty to obstructing street and alley activity. They were fined 20 dollars each per count, with suspensions if curfew and good behavior held for a year. The incident involved a grain drill and tractor at 100 block South Hickory, jailed briefly. gear belonged to Ottawa Tractor and Implement Co and Dennir Auto Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Ottawa
Paul Shanahan
Gerald W. Chapman
Maple
Leo A. Gregg
S. Maple
Sammy Wiswell
Lincoln
Herald Bishop
N. Hickory
Eugene Flaherty
Hickory
1St
2Nd Streets
Main
Winton A. Winter
Flaherty
Ottawa Tractor & Implement Company
Dennir Auto Company
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First Baptist Church Board of Christian Education
Ben’ Park
First Baptist Church
Eureka
Douglas Stockly
George Docking
Bird
Republican Express
Irvington
N.J
Cyrus England
Esther van Moppes
Garden State Parkway
Miss van Moppes
England
Billings
Mont
Everett
Wash
Rothleg
Eisenhower
AML
Asia
Reds
John Redmond
California
Methodist Seminary
Lamb
Byrd
Beatty
KCC
Kansas Corporation Commission
Marion Beatty
Richard C. Byrd
Halls
Isl
BR. J. Conaty
Gilber Ledom
D. Blue
Ledoim
John Bures
Trooper
Cook
Conaty
Misa Cook
McCormack
Rummage Sale Jr. Hi Study Hall Ltd
Sat
Charles W.gouthard
Lois Smith
Hugh A. Kelsey
Cleveland
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