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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1959

Page

7

Ottawa theater selects cast for You Cant Take It With You

Community Theater Players Inc of Ottawa named the cast for its October production of You Cant Take It With You to open Sept 14 with performances Oct 15 16 17. The list includes Mrs R L Roberts Mrs Joe Stephenson Mrs Tom Porter Charles Mavity Jr Spencer Martin Win ton A Winter Robert A Anderson and others. A nearby bridge over Appanoose Creek faces repair costs and possible replacement estimates of 6000 18000 20000 with traffic still hindered after a Sept 3 truck incident. In separate recalls Frank Rodler reports thieves stole a 500 pound antique brass cannon from his front lawn in Buffalo. Warwick police Chief Forrest R Sprague orders removal of all copies of Lady Chatterleys Lover from newsstands citing offensive language.

Community Theater Players Inc. of Ottawa R. L. Roberts Joe Stephenson Tom Porter Charles Mavity Jr Spencer Martin Winton A. Winter Robert A. Anderson William Spangler Lowell Gish Jerry Turner Jack Day John Wassmer W. H. Lennard Jean Artinger Sylvanna Sheldon Buffalo, N.Y Frank Rodler

Causes Of Fatal Train Bus Crash Sought

Mountain Lake Park Maryland residents seek explanation for a fatal collision between a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train and a school bus carrying 28 pupils. Seven children perished as authorities investigate why the bus stalled on a grade crossing and the engine conked out as Elroy Campbell the 49 year old driver began to cross. A railroad spokesman reported signals at the crossing were functioning.

Mountain Lake Park Maryland Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Oakland St. Louis

State's First Lady To Hold Open House During Fair Week

TOPEKA AP For the third year the state's first lady will hold an open house in the executive mansion during Topeka's Fair Week Mrs George Docking said fair visitors and other interested persons will have a chance Sept 15 to tour the home of Kansas governors The hours are 9 30 to 11 30 am and 1 to 5 pm

Topeka George Docking Kansas

Weather County Forecast Says Warmer Weekend Ahead

Fair this afternoon through Saturday with rising temperatures. Highs near the mid 70s today, tonight near 35, a warm spell continuing Saturday with highs in the middle 80s.

Car Train Collision Kills Seven in Minnesota

A freight train struck a car in Waseca Minnesota killing a mother Irene Zimmerman aged 39 and six of her children on the way to Sacred Heart Catholic School. School patrol boy Robert Szyszka about 12 was injured by debris. The crash occurred near the Minneapolis and St Louis Railway depot in southern Minnesota, about 70 miles south of the Twin Cities.

Waseca, Minn Zimmerman Sacred Heart Catholic School Minneapolis & St. Louis Minnesota Twin Cities

One Held Here In Pony Thefts

Ottawa man is being held and another sought in the Aug 24 disappearance of three Shetland ponies belonging to Paul Gaynor. Ponies spotted in Leoti led to quick action by lawmen. C Dean, who bought the ponies in Colorado, kept them two weeks. No charges yet. Terry Roberts held on grand larceny. warrant issued for another man.

Ottawa Paul Gaynor S. Cedar Max Gilmore Leoti Bill Gibson Tribune J and Gaynor C. Dean la Junta Colo Dean Gibson Don White Terry Roberts

Paul Douglas Dies at 51 in Hollywood

Hollywood AP reports actor Paul Douglas died at his home at age 51 Several acquaintances including his wife Jan Sterling and Dr Lee J E Siegel were present Rescue crews arrived too late Douglas known for light comedy and serious roles He had just completed The Mighty Casey and appeared in The Incorrigibles Films include Solid Gold Cadillac Executive Suite Never Wave at a WAC It Happens Every Spring Letter to Three Wives Broadway credits include Born Yesterday and Hole in the Head

Hollywood Paul Douglas Jan Sterling Lee JE. Siegel Douglas Mighty Casey WAC

Traffic Toll in Topeka Kansas 1959 Fatalities Rise

AP report shows Kansas traffic fatalities tallied by the State Accident Records Section for the 24 hours ending 9 a.m. The 1959 total reaches 410 compared with 363 for the comparable 1958 period, reflecting higher tolls.

Topeka Kansas

Two Methodist Ministers Tour Asia Warn of Tensions

Dr. John J. Clinton and Rev. Charles Knight returned from extended tours of Europe the Near East and Asia. They warned of powder keg tensions in the Near East and the impact of poverty on political stability while noting flexibility toward communism as a revived force.

Charles Knight First Methodist Church John Clinton Methodist Church Near East Asia Jack Fenton Fall of Asia John J. Clinton The First Methodist ‘Church Ottawa Europe Clinton No Man’s Land Jordan Israel Malay Federation Singapore Philippines Japan Nikko Dr. Clinton Malaya Mr. Knight

Kennedy Quits Rackets Job To Write Book

Robert F. Kennedy resigns as chief counsel to the Senate Rackets Committee to write a book about its investigations and will likely join his brother John F. Kennedy on his political staff. Chairman McClellan accepts the resignation effective Sunday and Kennedy says organized labor pushed reforms, noting Teamsters resisted. Williamsburg Wildlife Club meeting at Williamsburg Legion Hall Monday Sept 14 at 8:00 p.m. Advance.

Washington Robert F. Kennedy Senate Rackets Committee John F. Kennedy D-Mass Rackets Committee John L. McClellan D-Ark Kennedy Teamsters Union Williamsburg Wildlife Club Williamsburg Legion Hall Mon

Steel Strike Pinch Deepens Across Industries

Pittsburgh report notes 59 days of nationwide steel strike accelerating toward crisis in two to four weeks as 175000 layoffs ripple through allied industries. Big firms fear impact but await resolution while Taft-Hartley injunction again surfaces amid 80 day cooling off.

Pittsburgh Associated Press United

Iowa Farmwife Prepares Feeds Khrushchev Guests

At Coon Rapids Mrs. Roswell Garst plans Sept 23 hosting of Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev and about 80 officials. A Des Moines caterer will deliver hot and cold dishes to the Garst farm, with a tent dining hall and no washing-up for the family. Menu leans to fried chicken ham barbequed ribs scalloped potatoes corn pudding and apple pie with cheese.

Coon Rapids Iowa Gap Roswell Garst Nikita Khrushchev Garst Place Dorff Iowa State University Ames Des Moines

Narcotics Force Being Reduced In Missouri

Washington report says the Federal Narcotics Bureau will cut its Missouri staff in response to a state law repeal. Three of four St Louis agents will transfer to other states and one of four in Kansas City will move. The bureau notes three agents remain in Kansas City to cover Oklahoma, Arkansas and Kansas operations.

Washington Federal Lit Missouri Henry Giordano Bureau St. Louis Kansas City Giordano Kansas“ City Oklahoma Arkansas Kansas

Wint Smith Votes to Override Eisenhower Veto

Rep. Wint Smith of Kansas voted Thursday to override the president's veto of the public works appropriation bill. The Associated Press had initially reported the opposite vote.

Kansas City Rep Wint Smith R-Kan Eisenhower Associated Press Smith

Old Art Of Making Apple Butter Not Lost

Mrs. D Arnold of west of Ottawa continues a 35 year craft of outdoor apple butter making. Yesterday she, her daughter Mrs. Floyd Mitchell and daughter-in-law Mrs. Francis Arnold, with Connie eight, produced a 20 gallon batch using six to seven bushels of apples, sugar, cinnamon, and cloves. They began prep days earlier, cooked for nine hours, then sealed into sterilized jars to be shared among the family. The hobby includes growing fruit trees and plans to try tomato preserves.

West of Ottawa Floyd Mitchell S. Sycamore Francis Arnold PD. W. Arnold Connie Sycamore

Fact Finding Idea Rejected By Steel Firms

New York report notes the steel industry rejected a proposal for a fact finding board to help end the 59 day nationwide steel strike. Industry negotiator R Conrad Cooper affirmed opposition to government involvement while senators Javits and Aiken urged a President set up a committee if talks stall. Negotiations continued in the Hotel Roosevelt with McDonald and Cooper leading top teams and subcommittees handling local issues.

New York R. Conrad Cooper Jacob K. Javits George D. Aiken Vermont United Steelworkers Union Hotel Roosevelt David J. McDonald Cooper

Ike May Talk With Governors Ike May Talk With Governors

President Eisenhower signals possible talks on ending the steel strike with state governors hit hardest by the walkout. He telegrammed Pennsylvania Governor David Lawrence proposing a meeting with the governors executive committee. Lawrence and eight other states sought a session last week.

New York Eisenhower Pennsylvania David Lawrence Governors Conference Lawrence William L. Batt Jr J. Caleb Bogg Delaware

Rumor Craft To Be Fired By Kansas City Athletics

Kansas City AP report says Parke Carroll left for Boston amid rumors that manager Harry Craft may not finish the season with the faltering Athletics. KC Star notes a possible Swift replacement. Craft denies resigning and Carroll will confer in Boston after the team’s 18th straight loss to the Yankees.

Kansas City Parke Carroll Kansas City Athletics Boston Harry Craft Athletics New York Yankees Craft Carroll Kansas City Star BobiSwift Swift

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