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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1955
Page
1
The state tax commission approved emergency tax levy increases for Osage and Coffey counties to fund government functions. Osage gains .51 of a mill and Coffey .55. Also noted: local notices on births, deaths, divorces, and community events from Batesville and surrounding areas.
Speeder Forrest Thurman of Wichita was charged by police early today with speeding 45 mph in a 20 mph zone and fined $35 in police court.
Mrs. Robert Jones admitted at 817 S. Cedar with address and Charles Mundy at 524 W. 2nd listed. Cathy Jo Williams from Waverly dismissed and transferred to K. U. Medical Center on Friday.
The article chronicles Don Catuska’s plan to restore a 1917 Buick with rusted wood tires and a history of ownership, plus his diverse collection including a Model T, a 1951 Ford, and a junked Lincoln. It covers rising 1956 car prices, dealer challenges, and a Dodge dealer showing at the Topeka fairgrounds with color options and a new 230 hp Red Ram V8. It notes staff moves at White Motor and Robertson Motor, plus rumors about Olds and Studebaker agencies.
Associated Press dispatches report Charles A. Lindbergh arriving from Manila in Hong Kong for a few days of rest on an unofficial visit. Airport officials noted he avoided answering questions while in the city.
Raymondville, Texas, faced extended flooding with up to four feet of muddy water covering much of the town. State patrolman Vernon Wyatt reported rescue operations evacuated 628 residents from a flooded section and noted progress as calls slowed, despite clear skies and a forecast of no rain.
Sunday at the Churches lists readings and services for Christian Scheme Society in 311 South Hickory May 9:45 a.m. Sunday school 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. masses at Sacred Heart Cedar Fourth. Kingdom Hall in Quenemo with Bible lectures. Assembly of God at 520 East 13th.
A list of morning worship times, Sunday schools, and midweek services across multiple churches. Details include Church of Christ locations, Bethany Chapel Baptist, Church of the Brethren, Grace Episcopal and others with service times ranging from 8:00 to 11:45 a.m. plus evening, midweek, BYF and youth activities. Historical church names include Bethany Chapel Baptist, Calvary Baptist, North Baptist, Evangelistic services, and Federated church union service.
Sale dates listed for multiple auctions including Charles Disque and Sons at Baldwin Junction, Overbrook Livestock Sale at Overbrook, Hattie B Dorcas estate at 5278 Hickory, Mrs Ben Anderson east of Ottawa, and Hershel Kunard northeast of Ottawa with dates in September.
Faith Lutheran and First Methodist plus Faith Bible United Presbyterian share schedules with youth fellowships at 6 30 p m and services at 11 00 a m. Guest ministers include Dr Nelson Horn and R D Clayton with sermons on I Believe in God and The Foolishness of Preaching. Thursday prayer and Bible hours noted.
Wheat 1.85 Barley 0.85 Soy Beans 1.90 Yellow Corn 1.20 White Corn 1.20 Mile hundredweight 1.80 Graded eggs 0.38 0.32 0.24 418 Heavy hens 0.45 Light hens 0.10 Butter fat 0.42 0.48 0.45
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