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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1959
Page
4
Employment is rising in Anderson Franklin and Miami counties per Ottawa Employment Service manager Robert F Wasson. August placements grew by 20 from July, agricultural placements ahead by 70. Of 137 placed, 38 are 45 and over, 38 under 20, and nine are handicapped.
Several thousand dollars were pledged at a Kansas Republican rally in Hutchinson with 175 attendees and 123 new applications. The state GOP met to discuss finances for the 1960 campaign and heard comments from former Sen. Harry Darby and other prospects for governor. Darby said he is listening to what is said and acknowledged the party’s opportunity and obligation.
In Washington the Senate Banking Committee failed at a first attempt to draft a new housing bill as Democrats and Republicans pushed compromise ideas after Eisenhower vetoed the prior measure. The six minute session ended before a continued meeting could be held, and Chairman A Willis Robertson signaled future sessions would require clear bill prospects.
Clifford L. Hough, 70, longtime Ottawa resident of 702 E. Logan, died last night at 10 04 at his home. He formerly served as chief of police and was well known in the community. The article notes ongoing housing bill debates in Congress and Eisenhower's veto history, with Sen. Sparkman opposing Capehart's measure and offering an alternate compromise. Sparkman indicated no further action this session.
Five children of a Milwaukee family were found dead in a Townsend cottage from gas poisoning, Friday night, with their mother Gloria Rouge dying the next day. The victims were Kathy ten, Chris seven, Cindy five, Kenny three, and Caroline one. The toll was discovered when a babysitter and a relative visited the scene and found the lights out and doors locked. Survivors include the widow and several relatives. funeral services are scheduled for Monday in Ottawa.
Sixty initial unemployment claims and 117 weeks claimed for Kansas employment plus 116 for interstate work. Wasson notes more orders than qualified persons to fill, with demand for sales clerks, office staff, waitresses, companions for elderly, beauty operators, sewing trainees, and household help. Auction details list Bruns Furniture Barn in Provence Village, Olathe, Kansas. Lamb Insured Payment Plan advertised.
Generally fair and windy this afternoon with scattered showers tonight and Sunday. Continued warmth with highs near 90 and lows around 70.
An AP report from Brazzaville, Middle Congo, notes the death of a two month old elephant presented to President Eisenhower. The calf died Friday just before a plan to ship it to the United States.
Mrs Fussell and her children found dead in a one room cottage where bottled gas was used for heat. Rouge, a Milwaukee workman, and Passelt were linked to the scene after breaking down the door and removing the bodies. Coroner McMahon noted the deaths probably occurred Thursday night with no gas containers remaining, suggesting fatal poisoning.
John C. Sealey of Ottawa Ohio, son of Mr and Mrs John Sealey, will represent Shell Oil at an international Shell retail marketing conference in London. He departs Sept 8 for a three week program, followed by England site visits and studies of European marketing chains. He is a graduate of Ottawa High School with degrees from the University of California and has served Shell since 1947, becoming retail manager of the Cleveland division in 1957. The Sealey family resides in Berea Ohio.
Twenty city and county officers concluded a six week narcotics probe by arresting six suspects. B. W. Mayse, 50, a chiropractor, faced three counts of illegal possession and sale of amphetamines. James E. Gilmore, 22, LeLand Elmer Porter, 21, a postal employee, Giles Brown, 21, Willie Fox, 27, and his wife Betty, 23, were booked on possession and sale of marijuana. Brown identified as main marijuana source. undercover agents bought from Brown and others, including a 17 year old youth taken into custody earlier to aid the operation.
JACK FENTON reports the Ottawa University Strollers eight men and three women concluded a two month Far East tour, returning to resume studies. They crossed the date line, performed 45 shows in two days in Japan, entertained troops in Korea, visited Okinawa, the Philippines and Formosa, and praised hosts while noting Japan's ambition. Government sponsorship enabled the trip and the group plans two weeks rest before resuming studies.
Two Wellsville youngsters led the event with Michael McConnell judged cutest boy age 1-2 and Janet Finch judged cutest girl age 2-3. Deborah Rae Green and Steve Patton won among under 6 months. Caroline Sue Stattler and David Jones won 6 months to 1 year. Nancy Fowler and Michael McConnell won 1-2 years. Janet Finch and Jerry Watson won 2-3 years. twins Leonard and Leigh Ann Miller won under 4 years. Beverly Jean Broers was redest head under four. 45 entries overall. Parade winners included Civic division First Methodist Church, Rural high schools North Windy, Wellsville Grade School. fair queen Judith Stephens led the parade.
President Eisenhower golfed at Turnberry with Robinson and W Allen Jones as West European leaders gathered nearby. The group kicked off a nine day visit with a sunny morning, joking about a side bet while officials and spectators watched.
General Closing Day Monday September 7 will see many Ottawa businesses and offices closed and the Herald not published. A highlight is the Sacred Heart Catholic Church annual talk festival in Forest Park with traffic warnings issued for travelers and motorists urged to drive carefully.
Millions travel on highways buses and airliners as Labor Day begins. The National Safety Council estimates heavy travel could kill 450 pedestrians and drivers, higher than last summer. Edgars Smiley case includes Samtreak driving suspect Winter acting as defense counsel through prelim hearings. Preliminary hearing set for September with Judge Floyd Coffman presiding.
A mild earthquake struck central Yellowstone National Park with no damage or injuries. A cafeteria stack of dishes broke at Canyon Lodge. The tremor woke vacationers, described as the strongest since the August 17 quakes that caused Montana slides and 28 deaths or missing persons near the park.
Under Kansas State Board of Health supervision Ottawa Kansas dairies holding City permits produce Grade A pasteurized milk. Fairmont Foods Pure Gold Dairy Select Dairy Sunrise Dairy. Signed Dr Harold P Peffly City Dairy Inspector.
The Ottawa Boys Club will open Wednesday September 9 with activities including swimming basketball arts and crafts cooking tumbling checkers and ping pong. The facility offers a gymnasium reading room and television room and Hewitt invites donations of materials and volunteer help in cooking arts and crafts. Buds aged 8 to 16 are welcome to participate.
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