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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1960
Page
3
Revival services led by Rev. Ralph Davidson of Coffeyville continue nightly at Calvary Baptist Church, starting 7:45 p.m. Each meeting runs through the week with guest evangelist Rev. Davidson.
A Topeka truck driver, Wood Henry Walker, 51, was fatally injured when his truck was struck by a train at a railroad crossing near Delia, Kansas. He died after being brought to a Topeka hospital.
John Allen Baxter 20 of Princeton and Rene Marie Woods 1 of Ottawa obtained a marriage license. Jesus Jessie Garcia filed alongside WW Ramises 24 of Ottawa and Rebecca Ramises 24 of Ottawa for licenses.
In Johnson County Kansas two children Randy Sue Roberts seven and Thomas Lea Roberts four died when a car ran a stop sign and struck another car. Their father Ernest C Roberts and Robert McNichols of Shawnee were injured while Harold R Riggs a Republican candidate for Johnson County District Court judge drove the other car with multiple injuries.
Mrs Maywood Houghland died September 8 and funeral services were held September 10 at Pomona Methodist Church with Rev R A Trowbridge presiding. Pallbearers included John Rea Leo Wittman W Seljens William Darnell Rodney Pembrook and Nelson Christenson. Music was provided by Mrs Neal Baxter with hymns sung by Mrs Charles Swenson Mrs Kenneth Gentry and Mrs Don Gardner. Rebekah services were led by Mrs Ella Cain Mrs Warren Sellens Mrs Maxine Cri sai and Mrs Beatrice Sedgwich. Burial followed at Woodlawn Cemetery Pomona.
Admissions list includes Mrs Beulah Atchison of Princeton Mrs Reginald Ward of Waverly Mrs Pearl Allen of RFD 3 Mrs Cora Frampton of Cedar House Sunday Dean and Duane Perikins of Rantoul today Dismissals include Emory J McKenzie 610 S Mulberry Benetta Eagles 1027 Cottonwood Mrs Arthur Euard and infant daughter 308% S Main Mrs Roy Larimer 904 N Mulberry Mrs Isabell Warner 114 S Mulberry Sunday Miss Maye Halloren 1046 S Main today
Vice President Richard M. Nixon opens his presidential bid with a major airport rally at Friendship Airport near Baltimore. He will tour 14 states in six days aboard a jet, urging Kennedy to join in avoiding religion as a campaign topic. Kennedy agrees, hoping to cut debate on the matter.
Fall term opens in District Court with attorneys appointed for Walter M. Jolley of Wendover Nevada and Charles Thomas of Topeka. Jolley is charged with passing a $150 check at Beets Motor Co on Dec 2. Thomas, 55, is charged with soliciting children. Judge Floyd Coffman reads docket and sets trial dates. A memorial service for Ottawa attorney Basil W. Kelsey was held. Franklin County Bar Association members introduce a resolution. Thirty four jurors are to report Sept 19.
Nancy Anne Fleming from Montague Michigan won Miss America 1961 at Atlantic City New Jersey succeeding Lynda Mead. The 18 year old A student plans to use a 10000 scholarship for Michigan State University aiming to become a fashion writer. Second place Suzanne Reame Miss California earned 3000 while Ann Herring Miss North Carolina took 2500 and Ruth Rea Miss District of Columbia 2000.
In Kansas City market notes, 2 800 sheep show slow to lower demand with lambs and ewes at various grades. cattle totals 16 000 with calves and slaughter stock steady to 25 lower. hogs 4 600 with barrows and gilts mostly steady to 25 lower and 1 3 200- to 260-pound range at 16.00 to 40.00.
Dr. John W. Shupe a 36 year old Kansas State University engineering educator has been named associate dean of the K State school of engineering and architecture. Shupe a native of Liberal Kansas has been associate professor of applied mechanics. He succeeds W H Hanstead who has been named head of K State s chemical engineering department.
Boston AP reports Representative Edith Nourse Rogers, 79, a Massachusetts Republican, died Saturday of a heart attack linked to pneumonia. She entered Congress at age 44 to succeed her husband John Jacob Rogers and was reelected repeatedly. She was slated to run unopposed in the upcoming Republican primary.
Herbert W. Johnson, 721 W. 6th, office manager of the city water and light department, has resigned after nine years. The resignation becomes effective Sept. 23, and Johnson said he had no announcements to make about his future plans.
Berlin AP report says Western powers restrict travel papers for East Germans seeking Western countries. Only urgent cases receive help. temporary travel documents and visas are required since the East German government is not recognized. Bonn cabinet expected to discuss trade embargo ideas.
Three young men told reporters they used improvised diving gear to flee Red Chinese territory to the Quemoy Islands. They reached Nationalist-held Tatan Islet on August 22 after about 20 hours in the water from Communist-held Kulangsu Island, 6 1/2 miles away.
Sen. Andrew F. Schoeppel vows to run on his record as he seeks a third term. Opponent Frank Theis criticizes policy promises and civil rights voting. Both spoke to Southwestern Kansas Bar Association on defense and farm policy themes amid campaign contrasts.
Max Clawson of Frankfort and Webster Hawkins of Osawatomie were elected to lead the Kansas Press Association’s 1st and 2nd Districts after a joint session. Clawson publishes the Frankfort Index while Hawkins is editor of the Osawatomie Graphic News.
E L Milliken of Collinsville Oklahoma has purchased the McCune Mutual Telephone Co. for 20000. A former Southwestern Bell employee he will move to manage the exchange and plans to convert the system to dial operation.
Notice for sealed bids to sell real estate owned by Franklin County per R 8 79 2604F bids due by 10 00 AM October 3 1960 in County Commissioners office. Properties include Ottawa City blocks and lots and Wellsville additions with taxes for 1960 outstanding. Highest bid wins after public opening and sale subject to taxes.
A proposed Kansas constitutional amendment would add Section 13 to Article 15, authorizing the legislature to ensure continuity of state and local government during emergencies from enemy attacks. It details temporary succession powers, emergency measures, and financing, with submission to voters at the general election and publication in the Session Laws of Kansas for 1957.
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 15 proposes amending Kansas Constitution Section 5 of Article 12 to grant cities home rule powers. It details legislated city incorporation, boundary changes, mergers, dissolution, tax and debt authority, charter ordinances, referendums, and procedures for adoption, publication, and voter approval, effective July 1, 1961.
Gardner Grain Co seeking a man for general labor in the grain elevator in Gardner Kansas. Experience with machinery is helpful. Apply in person or send details to Gardner Grain Co. with references.
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