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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1968

Page

3

Local coeds pledged to Baker University sororities

Local coeds pledged to Baker University sororities include Alpha Chi Omega Becky Leitaker Carol Warnock Susan Warnock Linda Jane Brown Delta Delta Delta Linda Barrett Zeta Tau Alpha Connie Ballew Linda Carlson Margie Morgan and Sandra Villa all of Baldwin Plus a piano tuning ad for Cal Butler's.

Baker University Alpha Chi Omega Becky Leitaker Baldwin Carol Warnock Susan Warnock Wellsville Phi Mu Linda Jane Brown Delta Delta Delta Linda Barrett Zeta Tau Alpha Connie Ballew Linda Carlson Margie Morgan Sandra Villa

Demilitarized Zone Is Scene Of Invasion By Allied Troops

Allied forces backed by tanks and naval gunfire struck the southern DMZ area and killed 158 enemy soldiers in fortified positions. Maj. Gen. Keith L. Ware died when his command helicopter crashed near the Cambodian border, four Americans killed and 46 wounded overall. South Vietnamese led the assault, intended as a spoiling action to blunt a northward push, with B52 bombers and heavy shelling preceding the operation.

Saigon Demilitarized Zone U.S. Army Keith L. Ware South Vietnam Dmz U.S Ben Hai River Gio Linh Ware Loc Ninh

Garnett Woman Enlists in Women’s Air Force

Diane Farris daughter of Mr and Mrs R W Farris Garnett has enlisted in the Women’s Air Force. She departed last week for basic training at Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas. After six weeks of basic training she will be assigned to a school for further instruction.

Diane Farris R. W. Farris, Garnett Women’s Air Force Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Tex

Yard Sale at 802 Cleveland This Week

Local sale posted for Tuesday and Wednesday September 17 and 18 from 9 AM to 6 PM at 802 Cleveland. Advertising notes indicate items for sale.

Cleveland

Young Ottawa University President to Speak at Jewell Convocation

Dr. Peter H. Armacost, Ottawa University president and reportedly the youngest college head in the nation, will deliver the opening convocation for the 1968 69 academic year at William Jewell College on Tuesday September 17 at 10 a.m.

Peter H. Armacost Ottawa University William Jewell College

Old Range Round-Up Sale at Gambles

Gambles offers a limited sale with a savings of 51.95 on the Old Range Round-Up item. Discount applies to in store purchases while supplies last. Big value for shoppers seeking reliable performance at a reduced price.

Gambles Adv

Local Emporia State pledges sororities line up

Local girls pledged at Emporia State include Alpha Sigma Alpha with Becky Ann Warnock and Linda Workman of Burlingame, Delta Zeta with Kristie McAdoo, and Sigma Sigma Sigma with Donna Jean Bremer of Lyndon.

Emporia State Alpha Sigma Alpha Becky Ann Warnock 1420 South Cedar Linda Workman Burlingame Delta Zeta Kristie McAdoo 911

Eleanor Mullen Now At Rainbow Beauty Bar

Eleanor Mullen relocates to Rainbow Beauty Bar at 116 West Second Street contacting CH 2 4263 for appointments and services.

Eleanor Mullen Rainbow Beauty Bar W. Second

Social Security Rep to Visit Kansas City Youth Center

A Social Security Field Representative from Kansas City Kansas will be at the youth center located at 115 West 4th on September 18 between 9 a.m. and noon to assist attendees with services and information.

Kansas City Kan West 4Th

Yard Sale At Beech Street 604

A yard sale runs Monday and Tuesday at 604 Beech. Hours are 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Local residents advertise household items for sale and invite neighbors to browse and purchase.

Dance to Marvin Ross and The Country Gentlemen

Marvin Ross and The Country Gentlemen perform Saturday at 9:00 p.m. at the VFW Hall. Open to members and guests. no one under 21 admitted. admission with advance purchase.

Marvin Ross The Country Gentlemen VFW Hall

Ottawa Youth For Christ Kickoff Banquet Monday

Ottawa Youth For Christ will hold their kickoff banquet at 6 p.m. Monday at the House of Douglas.

Ottawa Youth For Christ House of Douglas

Albania Leaves Warsaw Pact Alliance

Pact member Albania quit the Warsaw Pact on Friday in Belgrade. It had been excluded from pact meetings since 1962 after siding with Red China in the Sino Soviet split. The move leaves the Soviet Union, Poland, East Germany, Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania, and Czechoslovakia as the remaining members.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Albania Warsaw Pact Red China Soviet Union Poland East Germany Hungary Bulgaria Romania Czechoslovakia

Pope Receives Massive Letter From Catholics Worldwide

In Rio de Janeiro an AP report notes over 1.5 million Brazilian Roman Catholics signed a letter to Pope Paul VI. The petition, supported by four cabinet ministers and other officials, urges action against priests seen as sympathetic to communism. The Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property claims 183,000 Argentine signatures and smaller counts in Chile and elsewhere.

Rio DE Janeiro Arthur da Costa E Silva Paul VI Society For the Defense of Tradition Argentina Chile

Abeldt and Dyer Services Highlight Local Obituaries

The Daily Report notes funeral services for Eva S. Abeldt of 805 S. Sycamore, held at Towner's Chapel with Rev. James Thornton officiating and burial at Greenwood Cemetery Pomona. John M. Dyer, 78, Pomona, died at Ransom Memorial Hospital. service set for 2 p.m. Monday at Towner's Chapel with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery Pomona. Dyer, born Nov 13, 1889 in Pomona, was a farmer and stockman, member of the Pomona Masonic Lodge, survived by wife Zolla and a large family including Lawrence, Marjorie, Mary, Kenneth, Frances, and others. The column also lists a weekly livestock market report from Kansas City, patient admissions and dismissals, and upcoming meal notices.

Evas Abeldt Eva S. Abeldt S. Sycamore Towner’s Chapel James Thornton J. M. Kilgore Carole Smith J. P. Geiss Ted Payne Eldon Morgan Lowell Abeldt Merle Snethen Don Marconette Greenwood Cemetery Pomona John M. Dyer Ransom Memorial Hospital Woodlawn Dyer Francis and Charolett (Layton) Dyer Masonic Lodge Zolla (Teffi) Dyer Lawrence Dyer Marjorie Clark Mary Enslow Yakima Wash Kenneth Dyer Wamego Frances Miller Williamsburg Robert Dyer

Car Collisions, Citations Spark Local Traffic Roundup

Multiple minor crashes in Pomona and Ottawa areas report no injuries. Ronald E Hobbs backed into Blanche Thompson’s parked car on Elm. damage limited to Thompson’s rear bumper. Another two car rear end collision on US 68 near Thirteenth Street left damage to Campbell and Barclay cars. A Main and Fifteenth Street collision damaged Schmoe’s rear fender and Tevis’s front. An unrelated high speed collision on Appanoose Road damaged a horse and a vehicle. Local police issued speeding and public drunkenness charges to James Foster and Roger Downey. The section ends with a note on early European discovery of birds of paradise.

Ronald E. Hobbs Westphalia South Elm Blanche Thompson Cypress Thompson Us-68 Thirteenth Street Pomona Michael L. Campbell Thirteenth James H. Barclay Campbell Barclay Fifteenth Main Homer C. Schmoe West Donald E. Tevis Ottawa Ottawa Police Department James R. Foster Roger L. Downey Wellsville

France to restructure universities amid student protests

Paris AP France will overhaul its university system as Education Minister Edgar Faure outlines reforms for the next school year. Changes include an experimental liberal arts center for 7,500 students, cross disciplinary courses, and new 2, 4, or 6 year certificate paths.

Paris France Faure The Sorbonne Ters

Ottawa PTA Officers Elected

The Ottawa Junior High and Ottawa High PTA executive committee was announced at the president Mrs. Victor Hughes home. Officers include Mrs. Hughes president, Mrs. Charles Printy vice president, Mrs. Earl Zimmerman secretary, Mrs. Fred Hermreck treasurer, Mrs. Jim Jones publicity chair, Mrs. Aaron Drumright membership, and Mrs. I. R. Rice finance. The first joint PTA meeting is set for 7:30 Monday at the Cyclone Room, Ottawa High School. refreshments will be served and parents urged to attend.

Ottawa Junior High School Ottawa High School Parent-Teacher Association PTA Victor Hughes Hughes Charles Printy Earl Zimmerman Fred Hermreck Jim Jones Aaron Drumright I. R. Rice Ottawa Ottawa High School

Williamsburg Election on Sept 16 for sewer vote

An election will be held at Williamsburg City Hall on Monday Sept 16 from 8 am to 6 pm to decide citizens wishes on building a sanitary sewer system. All residents may vote. J E Crabb mayor. First published Sept 14 1968. Last published Sept 28 1968. In Kansas Franklin County probate matters follow.

Williamsburg City Hall City of Williamsburg State of Kansas Franklin County Opal Noll Clyde M. Burns Ottawa Kansas Ruby Marie Anderson George Hartpence

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