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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1964
Page
3
The Ottawa Coin and Stamp Club meets at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the Anchor Building basement to discuss plans for an upcoming coin show on Oct 1 and November 1. An auction will follow, then a buy sell and trade session with no table fees.
Admissions Teresa Morrisey 844 S Mulberry Trevor Britain 1232 E ith Friday Births Mr and Mrs Don Denniston 104 N Cherry daughter Friday weight 9 lb 8 oz Dismissals Mrs Glenn Heaverin and baby son 230 S Oak George Gingrich Michigan Valley Friday Mrs Hiram Browning 115 N Hickory Mrs Wiley Broers RFD 2 Saturday
KC Markets reports cattle prices: slaughter steers steady to 25 higher, heifers 50 lower, cows steady, calves 25 to 50 lower, feeders 50 lower with good to choice steers 20.50 to 26.00. Hogs: barrows and gilts 50 to 75 lower, sows 25 to 50 lower. lambs and ewes mixed with spring lambs 50 to 75 lower and 22.50 to 23.50 for choice prime.
Stephen A. Mitchell 21 of Wood Line and Nancy L. Bethell 19 of Quenemo are issued a marriage license. Roy Douglas McIntosh 22 of Homewood and Donna Rae Clark 18 of Ottawa are also recorded as a couple granted a license.
Rep William E Miller opened his bid for the vice presidency in Lockport New York charging Senator Hubert H Humphrey with a record one of the most radical in Congress Miller attacked Humphreys ADA ties calling it the most influential group in Washington aimed at subverting government He cited ADA positions on Red China UN Cuba and internal security and said the Johnson Humphrey ticket would repeal core American laws and probe a stronger stance against communism The event featured Barry Goldwater and launched what Miller called the most vigorous vice presidential campaign in history.
Article discusses Britain's debate over removing religious instruction from schools. It notes compulsory scripture and worship under the 1944 Education Act, contrasts state and private schools, and cites mixed views from clergy, teachers, and editors. The piece highlights concerns about parental responsibility and teacher shortages.
Washington AP reports a nuclear device was exploded Friday at the Atomic Energy Commission underground test site in Nevada. It is the 14th test announced this year and the first since August 28.
In San Francisco AP reports KC hippo met Cuddles the zoo’s widowed hippo. Cuddles greeted the newcomer with a kiss and officials expect mating in about four years when both reach about four tons.
Pomona City Council on Friday night voted to require angle parking on K-68 the town main street and to paint curbs as urged by the state The change follows a period with no angle parking and includes a $30 connection charge for all new water meter hookups The city will spray for mosquitoes and hired Delbert Eichinger as an assistant for the city electrician.
County Courts report three youths cited in late August. Jack N. Allen of Overland Park pleaded guilty to speeding 87 in a 75 zone and paid 12 dollars plus costs. Larry L. Cochran of Kansas City was fined 10 dollars and costs after an improper passing incident. Eugene G. Erickson of Ottawa pleaded guilty to speeding 67 in a 60 zone and was fined 7 dollars plus costs.
Jules Doty was selected as chairman of Kansas Third Democratic district at a Topeka meeting on September 1. New officers named include vice chair Jan Myers of Prairie Village, secretary Myrta Budke of Lawrence, and treasurer Tom Corcoran of Overland Park. Keith Martin of Mission retires as lieutenant governor nominee.
A miscontact between a trailer frame and a wheel caused a fire around 4:30 p.m. on I-35 midway between E 15th and Ottawa south exit. Owner L M Boles valued damages at 100 dollars. The Boles couple and Mr and Mrs Robert A Taylor, en route to a National Campers and Hikers Association convention at Toronto Reservoir, saw groceries ruined, melted stools, scorched blankets, and a charred frame after checking the trailer about five miles east.
Richmond voters face a step down in the city tax levy from 119.58 to 103.15 per thousand yet retain the highest levy in Franklin County. A 51.43 levy for bonded sewer debt was trimmed to 38 per thousand. Officials had planned a 5,000 reserve in the sewer fund but dropped it when the levy stood at 119.58.
Mrs Myrtle B Pierson of RFD 1 Ottawa died at 10 08 am Friday in Miami County Hospital Paola after three weeks of critical illness. Services set for 0:30 am Monday at Towner's Chapel with Rev Charles P Knight. Burial in Highland Cemetery. Born July 3 1890 in Ottawa she lived in Ottawa and Rantoul all her life. She married Max Otto Pierson in Ottawa in 1912. he died April 27 1956. Survived by son Max Pierson Ottawa two daughters Mrs Lewis Messer Olathe and Mrs Mary Cubbison Houston Texas and nine grandchildren.
Services for Mrs Maud Taggart and Carl D Cayot were held Sept 4 at Dengel and Son Mortuary with Rev Raymond P Jennings and Rev Charles P Knight officiating. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers named, both buried in Highland Cemetery. music by Albert Williams and John Jones with Mrs Robert Cole. Personnel of L and L Cafe and First National Bank attended.
A Kansas farm cooperative, the Farmers Cooperative Commission Co. of Hutchinson, supplies bulgar to the U.S. government under food for peace and aid programs. It plans a processing plant in Colombia to expand markets in Latin America, with a survey contract to create an import to retail food system and train local staff.
Quenemo High School recently elected class officers and sponsors for the coming year. Senior class sponsor Mr. Small with Jan Cade as president and Uteva Jean Webster as vice president. Sharon Cade secretary. Pat Mooney treasurer. Junior class sponsor Mr. Sims with Charles Stultz president. Ann Jonas vice-president. Betty Demecret secretary treasurer. Sophomore class sponsor Mr. Pugh with Linda Brecheisen president. Wilma Letty vice-president. Connie Gragg secretary. Patty Caldwell treasurer. Freshmen class sponsor Mr. Scott with Jeff Casten president. Glen Lewis vice-president. Lynn Allen secretary treasurer.
Kankakee Illinois sheriff received a report from Anna Robbins of Pembroke township that a fat pig and 15 fat hens were stolen and replaced with a skinny pig and 15 skinny hens.
Sen. Hubert H. Humphrey returns to Minnesota to launch his campaign at the University of Minnesota. He will attend services at First Congregational Church and lead a parade in Waverly with his son Douglas, before flying to Akron for further campaigning.
Vancouver AP reports 10 month old Roger Beutel rollerskates along with surprising balance. His mother recalls he began walking with help at two weeks and he tested his sister's skates Friday. His father Stuart Beutel says they will buy him his own pair if he continues this way.
Tetwiler, of 1208 S. Hickory, is the winner of the Herald's $5 prize for the best tip of the week. He reported a trailer burning on I-35. Other tipsters include John Thornburgh and Mrs. Bernard Briggs.
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