Mixed Labor and Local News From Ottawa Kansas
News briefs cover accidents and crimes, military enlistments, library updates, retirement notices, and local events in Ottawa Kansas area. Subjects include Mrs. Ben Park injuring her hand in a kitchen accident, theft at Howard's Conoco, parole violations, highway patrol notices, local residents enlisting in the Army, library hours, a farm auction near Lawrence, a Santa Fe retiree, and power interruption near Rock Creek with railway and community visitors noted.
Family vacation traces Idaho and Yellowstone trip
A weeklong Idaho and Yellowstone Park visit included visits with relatives in Pocatello Idaho and several days camping in the Park. On the return trip the travelers picked up their two daughters Deanna 21 and Elaine 18 who were summer employees at Flag Ranch Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Yellowstone Park
Pocatello
Park
Deanna
Elaine
Flag Ranch
Wyo
Auto Fire Destroys 1951 Lincoln on I-35 Near Wellsville
Wellsville fire units responded to a car fire on Interstate 35 a mile east of Wellsville around 4 p.m. Sunday. The vehicle, a 1951 Lincoln, was a total loss, with overheated transmission blamed. Occupants were two Kansas City couples visiting O. D. Garrett's. Also noted: Wellsville Junior-Senior High School shifted to a three-group lunch, with 20 minutes per group. Mrs. Waverly Rhoades Jr. reports her mother improving but still hospitalized in Smithville, Mo. Labor Day visit by John and Verne Alden family from Lawrence to Alden household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Morris Jr
K. C. School of Business
Jerry Lumpe
K. C
Kansas City
William Baldwin
Borough
Ted Clark
Baldwin
Thomas Moore
Topeka
Charles Stewart
Garnett
Norman Rodgers
Sidsey Morris Sr
Edgerton
Wellsville
Waverly Rhoades Jr
Mary Leachman
Smithville Hospital
Smithville
Williamsburg Man Cited After Accident
Nealy Edward Blair a 73 year old Williamsburg man was cited for failure to yield the right of way after backing from a parking space causing a collision with Ray A. Talbott whose 34 year old driver unit sustained minor right side damage. Blair is set to appear in Police Court Sept 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West 3Rd
Williamsburg
Nealy Edward Blair
Ray A. Talbott
Blair
Talbott
Ottawa University faculty shape 1960 61 education plan
University faculty meet to finish the 1960 61 education program under President Andrew Martin and Dean W D Bemmels. Sessions run through Friday with enrollment next Monday. Dr Martin opened with a staff address and a panel discussion followed luncheon. Evening events include a faculty personnel council dinner and Friday dinner with Dr and Mrs Martin in the Commons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa University
Myers Lbrary
Andrew B. Martin
W. D. Bemmels
University
Martin
Mammel Art Center
Charles W. Southard
Horton Presley
Roy W. Browning
Milton Danielson
North American
University Commons
Deaths of Clara Etta Coffin and Ernest Hightower
Funeral services for Clara Etta Coffin who died August 30 in Chicago were conducted at Towner's Chapel with Rev. William Weber, hymns sung by Mrs. Ervin Happy, organist Lawrence Ott, pallbearers Max Gilmore Marvin Yokum Glen Trout James Black Ted Payne Ed Pearce, burial in Highland Cemetery. Ernest Hightower of 907 East 8th died at home after residing in Ottawa since 1924. He was a member of St. Paul AME Church. survived by a step-daughter Roscoe Brooks Bonner Springs. Graveside services will be at the Military Cemetery in Leavenworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Etta Coffin
Chicago
Towner's Chapel
William Weber
Ervin Happy
Lawrence Ott
Max Gilmore
Marvin Yokum
Glen Trout
James Black
Ted Payne
Ed Pearce
Highland Cemetery
Ernest Hightower
Ottawa
St. Paul Am.e. Church
Roscoe Brooks Bonner Springs
Military
Leavenworth
Hospital Notes Admissions and Dismissals
Admissions list includes Mrs. Roy M. Clark 512 Willow Mrs. Floyd Blakesley 1436 S. Oak Mrs. Eugene Spooner 624 M. Cherry Mrs. William Wilson 513 S. Oak Mrs. Isabelle Warren 114 S. Poplar. Dismissals note Mrs. George Kirkanes 714 S. Poplar Sunday and Mrs. Glenn Will hite and infant daughter RFD 2 Wellsville today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy M. Clark
Willow
Floyd Blakesley
S. Oak
Eugene Spooner
M. Cherry
William Wilson
Isabelle Warren
S. Poplar
George Kirkanes
Glenn Willhite
RFD
Wellsville
Marriage Licenses Filed in Olathe
Jerry W. Jones, 21, and Jerri E. Barnes, 11, both of Olathe, filed marriage licenses in the county clerk office. The unusual ages prompted local notices and standard verification procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry W. Jones
Jerri E. Barnes
Bath of
Olathe
Funeral services for Ronald Brockus
Ronald Wayne Brockus drowned Monday afternoon in a farm pond. Funeral services set for Friday at 10 a.m. from McVey Dengel Mortuary with Rev. R B Shoemaker officiating. Burial in Princeton Cemetery for the son of Mr and Mrs Clifford Wayne Brockus RFD 1 Rantoul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Brockus
Ronald Wayne Brockus
McVey- Dengel Mortuary
Clifford Wayne Brockus
RFD
Rantoul
R. B. Shoemaker
Princeton Cemetery
Mrs Lurerleen Moffett Rites Held at McVey-Dengel Mortuary
Mrs Lurerleen Moffett died September 2 with services September 6 at McVey-Dengel Mortuary led by Rev Charles P Knight. Pallbearers named Frank Cannady Ernest Johnson Lee Shobe Raymond Fitzgerald Harry Hjorth Clifford Dale. C J Milton Jr sang hymns with Mrs R L Stevens. Burial in Highland Cemetery attended by the Lend-A-Hand Class of Trinity Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lurerleen Moffett
Lurerleen Mofffett
McVey-Dengel Mortuary
Charles P. Knight
Frank Cannady
Ernest Johnson
Lee Shobe
Raymond Fitzgerald
Harry Hjorth
Clifford
Dale
C. J. Milton Jr
R. L. Stevens
Highland Cemetery
Trinity Methodist Church
KC Livestock Market Report Kansas City AP cattle hogs sheep prices
KC Livestock Kansas City AP reports cattle 3 500 calves 100 slaughter steers and heifers largely steady stockers and feeders steady high good to choice steers 24.00 25.50, good and choice heifers 21.50 24.50, cows 14.00 15.50, vealers 17.00 23.00. Hogs 2 800 fairly active barrows gilts sows steady to 25 higher 1 3 200 299 lb 16.25 75, sows 280 600 lb 13.25 15.24. Sheep 0 0 slaughter spring lambs 25 50 higher, ewes steady to 30 lower, good and prime native spring slaughter lambs 17.18 50, utility to good feeder lambs 14.00 15.0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KC Livestock
Kansas City
Many Seek Part Time Jobs in Local Employment Office
About 130 new August applications come from younger workers as they seek part time work for school. Wasson notes August's 191 job openings mirror last year and exceed July, with 145 people placed in jobs and 50 more in seasonal agricultural work. Manufacturing opportunities are limited, though the Franklin Anderson Miami County area remains comparatively better off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wasson
Wasson
Probate sale of estate goods in Franklin County Kansas
The Franklin County Kansas Probate Court orders public auction of estate personal property for Clarion Eliza Jackson deceased including furniture household goods and a 1929 Buick. Auction at the deceased residence in Rantoul on September 17, 1960 at 10 00 AM with Floyd L Jackson as administrator. Gleason Doty & Logan attorneys. First published August 17 1960. Last published September 14 1960.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa Herald
Franklin County
Kansas
Clarion Eliza Jackson
Clarion E. Jackson
Probate Court
Buick Automobile
Rantoul
Albert Raymond McNish
Topeka
Shawnee County
Ellen ¥. Carlson
State of
Ellen EB. Garnon
Robert E. Carlson
Lota
Ottawa
Frankin
Ellen E. Carlson
Coleman Tolvert
Notice of Clemency and Probate Actions in Kansas
The Ottawa Herald publishes notices involving Coleman Tolvert’s clemency record with a 1959 sentence for murder and pending probate actions in Franklin County. It notes a petition by Wilomia D. Babcock widow and executrix for the will of James R. Babcock deceased dated August 9, 1988 and assigns court date September 26, 1860 in Ottawa KS for defenses and probate decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa Herald
State of Kansas
Franklin County
James R. Babcock
Wilomia D. Babcock
Ottawa
Kansas
Wiloma D. Babcock
Leighton A. Fossey
Mound City
Re-Paving Walnut Street Ottawa Kansas 1960 Resolution
City of Ottawa Kansas adopts a plan to re-pave Walnut Street from First to Fifth Street with hot mix asphalt over existing paving. The project covers full street width to curbs and streetside rail interfaces, funding via special assessments under Kansas statutes. Mayor Andrews and Acting City Clerk Esther Garrison certify the resolution adopted August 3, 1960.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Street
Ottawa
Kansas
First Street
Fifth Street
City of
Santa Fe Railway Company
Andrews
Monthly Report City Clerk of Ottawa Kansas August 194M
City Clerk of Ottawa Kansas closes August 31 194M with fund balances across Airport Cemetery Water Light Sewage Parking and R T Funds. Noted totals show Total Fund Balances 470357.43 Reserve and Trust Funds 216, ... Readable figures include Cemetery Highland Perpetual Care Water & Light Reserve Parking Meter Res Funds and Parking Meter Repairs. Certification states all funds totals are correct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Kansas
Highland
Hope
Water & Light Dept. Trust
Highland, Walsh Lot
Ottawa Kansas Bond Ordinance Details and Dates
City of Ottawa Franklin County Kansas adopts bonds for funding to be repaid with taxes. Bonds bear maturities from September 1961 through September 1970 with total amount 35544.92 dollars. Mayor K Andrews and City Clerk sign and seal bonds. registered as required by law. interest coupons bear facsimile signatures.
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City of Ottawa
Franklin County
Kansas
City of
Ottawa
Kangas
Wath Aaid
State of
Topeka
Ottawa Herald
K. ©. Andrews
Donald R. Capper
Aati City Merk
Weekly livestock sale listings for Ottawa Kansas area
A dense listing of weekly sales and consignment events across Kansas and nearby Missouri. Includes Overbrook and Ottawa auctions with dates from September through October, contact numbers, and locations such as Franklin County Sales Co and Neosho Livestock Commission Co. Also mentions Scotty's Tailor Shop and a furniture auction at Printy’s Auction House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Stewart and Son Farm
Ottawa
Albert
Harold
Franklin County Sales Co
Wilson & Locust Sta
Wilson & Locust Sts
Kansas
Neoaho Livestock Commission Co
Neosho
Franklin County Bales Co
Wilson & Locust
Janet Scott
Scotty's Tallor
Boyers Jewelry
Franklin County Bale Co
Wilson & Locust Bts
Neosho Livestock Commission Co
Neosho Livestock Commission Qn
Printy
Sonus Ben Printy
N. Main
North Main
Todd
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Ben Park
S. Locust
University of Kansas Medical Center
Howard
Conoco
Keokuk and
Main
Lance D. Hill
Hill
Donald Dean Dyck
Berne
Ind
Weillsville
Dyck
Kodak
Wright
Donald Eugene Luzz
Eugene A Luzz
Gary F. Hermreck
August J. Hermreck
Army
Garnett High School
Alonzo E. Scribner
Charles L. Scribner
RFD 3
Marine Corps
Marine Recruit Depot
San Diego
Calif
Shirley Berglund
Carnegie Free Library
Merrill
Snyder Pharmacy
Lloyd Carr
Kas
George Kyle
RFD 2
Jean Schaub
Princeton
Monte Vista
Colo
Roy Schaub
Harry Day
Bert Binkley Jr
Osawatomie
M. R. Gill Agency
Lawrence
Baldwin Junction
N. Amer
Adv
Cheater P. Hughes
Cedar
Santa Fe
Duraclean Home Service
Ady
Rock Creek
Leon Wittman
Oon
Warren
Eldon Cain
John Macdonald
Wellsville News
Bernice Holden
O. D. Garrett's
George Capehart
Lee McCormack
Rocky Capehart
Garrett
John Alden
Labor Day
Mrs
Verne Alden
Kansas State
Hutchinson
Sam Snyder
Royal American Shows Agricultural Show Window
Downer
Legals
Floyd L Jackson
Gleason
Gleason, Doty & Logan Attorneys
Kirk
Douglas Novak
Ernie Barbara Kovacs
Rush
Lalmecs
Ggiden
Laurentis
STORY
Ruth
Esther Garrison
Total Reserve Fund
John Zimbalist
KERR ® FRANCIS _ KEENAN
Troy
Wynnedonahue
Ecrnicocons
The
Threat
Tate la
Lah
Nelson
Pomona
Overbrook Livestock Gale
Overbrook
Gordon James
Wilson
Myers Bros
Claude
den Shade
Betty Pence
W.M
Vola Phillips
Ottawa Shrine
Order of the White Shrine of
A. Lela Comstock, W.H.P. Tsabellle Jacobsen, W.S
Cal
Nome
P. O
P. O. Box
Manhattan
Massey - Ferguson
Massey
Ferguson
Massey-Ferguson
John Deere
Woods Brothers
iNew Idea
New Holland
H.c
Lh.c
Ottawa Farm Imp. Co., Inc
Massey Ferguson Oliver
Kansas State Employment Serv
Men and Women Ltd
Bob's Mill House
L & & Cafe
General Services
Watkins
Yve Meade
Jack and Jawn
Henry Alban
Tis Willow
Conrad
Bates Paind
McCracken Electric
Ea Ieee
Sheldon's
Sheldon
Walgu
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