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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1961

Page

5

Ottawa Junior High principal on reduced schedule after illness

C Dean Royce principal of Ottawa Junior High School worked half days on a reduced schedule after becoming ill Thursday morning. He was taken to Ransom Memorial Hospital for examination and was back for three hours today, with morning hours only until next week, according to Superintendent Henry Parker.

C. Dean Royce Pricipal Ottawa Royce Ransom Memorial Hospital Henry Parker Parker

Funeral services for William J. Hull and others

Funeral services were held for William J. Hull who died Sept 11 with Rev. Charles P. Knight officiating and a military tribute by Warren Black Post No 60. Pallbearers included Clare Smith and H D Smith. Burial in Highland Cemetery. Also services for Mrs Lucy Matile at Coughlin’s Chapel Wellsville with pallbearers Wayne Scott and Raymond Scott. Interment Wellsville Cemetery. Funeral for Lewis N. McCarty at Lamb Funeral Home Sept 14 with pallbearers J C Higginbottom and Thomas Liggett. Burial Goodrich Cemetery south of Parker.

William J. Hull Towner’s Chapel Charles P. Knight Clare Smith H. D. Smith Marvel Macy J. F. Johnson Emory Quincy Clarence McFadden Dean Zook J. M. Kilgore Warren Black American Legion Merlin Casteel John Stark Highland Cemetery Gamble Store Lucy Matile Coughlin’s Chapel Wellsville Ralph O'Connor Edwin Higbie Wayne Todd Wellsville Cemetery Lewis N. McCarty Lamb Funeral Home F. J. Worthington E. E. Caylor J. C. Higginbottom Thomas Liggett Granville Dysart Fred Zimmerman H. W. Roberts Ray Merrill Alton O. Kaul Harold ‘G. “Tickner J. R. Henning Goodrich Cemetery Parker

Marriage Licenses for Prager and Baughman

Larry K. Prager 21 of Ottawa and Judy R. Baughman 19 of Osawatomi obtained a marriage license. The couple plans to wed in the near future per county records.

Larry K. Prager Ottawa Judy R. Baughman Osawatomie

Hospital Notes Admissions and Dismissals List

Admissions include Mrs. Bertha Lancaster at 622 S Elm Tuesday Lloyd Schweitzer RFD 1 Princeton Mrs Robert Dickey Pomona Thursday Dennis Fredericks 1121 N Oak Friday Dismissals include Harry Holmes 1541 S Main Thursday Lloyd Schweitzer RFD 1 Princeton Mrs James Gould and baby daughter 910 S Main Friday

Bertha Lancaster S. Elm Lloyd Schweitzer RFD Princeton Robert Dickey Pomona Dennis Fredericks N. Oak Harry Holmes S. Main James Gould

Plan for November Book Fair at Carnegie Free Library

In planning stage a Book Fair will be held on the second floor during National Children’s Book Week, November 12 to 18. Mrs. Ben Park is general chairman with Carl Ziegler and Mrs. P. R. Jamison heading committees on exhibits and program, decorations, and school relations. Nell Barnaby leads book selection with Allen Unruh, Don Hoglund, and others assisting. At least 1,000 books will be shown across science, family reading, arts, adult books, fantasy, and more. representatives from city schools and libraries participate.

Carnegie Free Library Ben Park Carl Ziegler P. R. Jamison Loren Matthews Kendall Hay Nell Barnaby Barnaby Allen Unruh Don Hoglund Margaret Merritt Nancy Lollar R. B. Wellington Bernard Didde Hester Lortscher Lily Ruth Wilhite

Obituary: Charles Oscar Johnson 80

Charles Oscar Johnson 80 a retired railroad worker died yesterday at 7 30 p m in Cedar House nursing home following years of ill health He was born March 12 1881 in Malmon Sweden and came to the United States in 1890 He lived in Chicago for many years later residing with the Waller Burns Rantoul before Cedar House He married Nellie Sherwood who died October 12 1952 Survivors include a son Oscar H Johnson LaGrange Park Ill a daughter Mrs Angelo Mazzone Broadview Ill and five grandchildren Graveside rites will be held Saturday afternoon at Oakridge Cemetery Chicago

Charles Oscar Johnson Cedar House Malmon Sweden John Anderson United States Chicago Waller Burns Rantoul

Carla Death Toll At 40 In Four States

Hurricane Carla’s death toll rose to 40 across Texas Kansas Missouri and Louisiana as searchers worked through wreckage. Texas reported 28 deaths while Kansas Missouri and Louisiana reported 5 2 and 5 respectively. Red Cross said at least 40 200 homes in 14 counties were destroyed or damaged.

Galveston Tex Carla Texas Kansas Missouri Louisiana Gulf of Mexico Oklahoma Red Cross

Where Will Esther Hit

Hurricane Esther, with winds near 130 mph, moved on a west-northwest path in the Atlantic. Forecaster Raymond Kraft cautioned a possible turn toward the Northwest in the next day or two, but outlook remained uncertain. Gale winds extended 230 miles from the center, and Leeward Islands small craft were advised to stay in port due to rough seas.

Miami Fla Esther Atlantic Raymond Kraft Leeward Islands

Ottawa Men Aid Texas In Hurricane Carla Repair

Two Ottawa telephone workers Ralph Brinkmeyer and L J Mead Jr joined 122 Kansas volunteers driving to Texas to repair damage from Hurricane Carla. They arrived in Houston after a special Santa Fe train carried 81 Kansas vehicles. Over 132000 telephones were out of service in Texas as crews from five states worked to restore lines.

Ottawa Texas Ralph Brinkmeyer L. J. Mead, Jr Santa Fe Houston Kansas Southwestern Bell Missouri Arkansas Oklahoma

No Promise Of Strike And Monday

DETROIT AP Walter P Reuther head of the United Auto Workers declined to speculate if the GM strike settlement could be reached by Monday as Kennedy urged. With 66 of 129 plants still without local agreements and many workers not returning, prospects for full production by mid next week looked slim. Reuther said he would not speculate on a specific date.

Detroit Walter P. Reuther United Auto Workers General Motors Corp Kennedy Reuther

Urgent effort described to address ongoing crisis

A fragmented line notes a shared recognition of the urgency and that teams are working hard to manage the situation. The brief implies coordinated action without detailing the crisis origin or specific actions taken.

Burns Fatal To Lawyer In Salina Kansas

William C. Millikin a 53 year old Salina lawyer died after a fire at his home sparked by a cigarette lighter incident. He woke at about 2 a.m. crawled to a phone for help two hours later and was found by police on the floor beside the telephone. His pajamas burned except for the neckband and waistband.

Salina, Kas William C. Millikin Salina Millikin

Albright Hearing Continued in District Court

Arraignment for William and Stella Albright at 920 N Locust on liquor law violations was continued to Sept 22. Raymond Spillman of 203 S Oak faced a County Court assault charge for allegedly tossing 1 year old Charles Bishop, who suffered two broken arms. Spillman’s trial set for next week.

William and Stella Albright N. Locust Raymond Spillman S. Oak Charles Bishop Don White Young Bishop Spillman

KC Markets Kansas City Cattle Hogs and Sheep Prices

KC Markets Kansas City AP reports cattle 900 with calves 1 0, steers and heifers steady cows steady good to prime steers 93 00 50, good to choice heifers 22 00 23.00, cutter to utility cows 13.00 15.00. Hogs 4 400 barrows and gilts 50 16 lower sows 25 lower 1 3 910 280 lb barrows and gilts 17.15 18.25 1 3 280 400 lb sows 15.75 17.25. Sheep 100 all classes steady good to prime lambs 15.50 17.50 cull to good ewes 3.00 3.50.

Kansas City

Ottawa to Hold Spirit Tryouts for Blithe Spirit

Ottawa Community Theater announces tryouts next week for Noel Coward comedy Blithe Spirit to open the season. Cast requires two men and five women. performances November 2 3 and 4. Directed by a Kansas State University graduate student under the state wide theater extension program. Call Dorothy Baker production manager at CH 2 5375 or CH 2 1032 to volunteer behind the scenes.

Ottawa Community Theater Noel Coward Kansas State University Dorothy Baker

Salesmen CIGAR SALESMAN Wanted for Ottawa Kansas

America's largest jobber of nationally popular cigars seeks experienced salesmen to headquarter in Ottawa Kansas. Requires some nights away from home, bondable, good moral character. Send full details on experience age earnings references and availability to Box J-56 in care of the Ottawa Herald.

America Ottawa Kansas Ottawa Herald

For Sale -40 Shop At Arnolds Thrift Shop

Mise offers from Arnold's Thrift Shop at 1207 N Hickory for fireplace wood and gas heater with blower. 60 000 Btu unit in excellent condition and 500 ft two inch pipe with good threads. includes solid mahogany fireplace trim and 35 Fiesta ware pieces. contact Coffman's Welding Service at 311 W Wilson or call CH 2 1764 after 6 pm.

Arnold's Thrift Shop Hickory Arthur Willis Wellsville B.T.U Pomona Coffman’s W. Wilson

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