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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1955

Page

5

Side Swipes and Local PTA Notices Across Ottawa

Radio fans enjoyed three 8 p m showings with Jewell at Fort Worth and Kansas City beating Chicago while TCU routed the Jayhawks 47 to 14. PTA meetings mapped at Lincoln Garfield and Ottawa High with mixers, games, and student events announced. Elks picnic drew a crowd of about 450 with prizes and beef supper.

Ft. Worth Jewell College Kansas City Chicago TCU Jayhawks PTA Lincoln Grade School Parent-Teacher Association Lincoln Harold Sohamann Garfield School Roger Fredrikson Dale Purcell Green Lake Wisc Eugene Field Pta Max Alderman Tim Wood F. D. Hull Dave Cox Ottawa Elks Forest Park

Ainsworth Chairs Ottawa Community Chest Drive

Mrs Ainsworth is named chairman guiding Ottawa Community Chest drive. New board formed and dates set for the annual campaign with plans for fund allocation and community outreach.

Mrs. Ainsworth Community Chest Drive Ottawa Community Chest

Linda Lickteig Her Birthday and Confirmation Observed

A four year old leukemia patient Linda Lickteig of Greeley celebrated her birthday and upcoming confirmation with family. Her father Alfred Lickteig and mother Mrs Argentines attended as neighbors and relatives gathered. Clergy and parish support discussed, while a separate article notes a fatal accident near Sabetha, Kansas.

K. U Linda Lickteig Greeley Frank Lickteig Linda Doll Leon Alfred Lickteig Nation Sabetha Kas John H Moore Try Doctora Hope Skull-Whitacre General Auto Re George Lister James Babcock Hickory W. R. Pookes Jr John Sheldon T. R. Clark E. L. Johnson Dean Nossin Vern Chesbro Roger Fex Herald Office Ainsworth Fredrikson Wayne Gilliland

Peron and Cabinet Resign Amid Argentine Crisis

Unofficial reports say President Juan Peron and the entire Argentine cabinet resigned today leaving the decision in the hands of the army. The reports come from Buenos Aires and indicate a dramatic political shift in Argentina.

Buenos Aires P Juan Peron

Two Ottawa Men in Reflector Tag Row

In 1957 Kansas considered reflectorized license tags. Joe Stephenson of a reflector firm and County Attorney Jack Byrd are involved in introducing the idea to state officials. Harold K. Snider questioned Rugan's authority to order the material for the plates from Minnesota Mining. Rugan approved the first order of 1 million tags worth 199,918 dollars, not yet delivered or paid. Byrd says he connected Stephenson with Rugan. Stephenson says Byrd had no role in negotiations. Governor Hall says disagreements should be resolved by the highway director and commission.

Ottawa Kansas Topeka Joe Stephenson Jack Byrd Stephenson Walter Rugan Harold K. Snider Lawrence Rugan Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company Highway Commission Snider Byrd Fred Hall Tive Minnesota Joe Highway Director Mack Nations Lansing State Highway Department Hall Commission

OHS Classes Pick Officers

Election results at Ottawa School name senior and junior class officers and student council picks. Senior class president Ted Brill with Dale Shipps as VP and Carolyn West secretary plus Betty Salmon treasurer. council reps Susie Parker Carolyn Kelly Larry Pearson. Junior class president Dennis Conger with Larry Forsythe VP Carolyn Christie secretary Linda Schwarz treasurer. Other council picks pending as ties resolved and roles for sophomores and junior high groups to be named.

Ottawa Ted Brill Dale Shipps Carolyn West Betty Salmon Susie Parker Carolyn Kelly Larry Pearson Dennis Conger Larry Forsythe Carolyn Christie Linda Schwarz Frank Johnson Jolene Brink Elmore Bob Allen Billy Hysom Kay Max Katie Chisma Shay Basil Kelsey Ross Martin Orvald Staneart Bonnie Ward Mike Latimer Caramitta Lee Richard Hicks Roger Schmanke Fred Gollier Martha Keller Janie Salmon

Weather forecast mild with showers and cooler trend

Partly cloudy through Tuesday with scattered showers or thundershowers this afternoon and tonight in west and south areas. Tuesday will be cooler in the northeast with a high around the upper 60s to 70s and a low near 60 northwest to 65-70 elsewhere. Yesterday’s high reached 95 at 2 PM, with a low around 60s at 6:40 AM. River at .52 foot.

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Wegener declines call. six fined in Ottawa case

Reverend F A Wegener of Faith Lutheran Church has partly accepted a call to Fairview Kansas near Hiawatha as six arrestees were announced. Marvin Wright of Emporia was cited for drunk driving and open bottle. Wright’s license suspended. Wegeners will go to Fairview a week later. Wright received 90 days jail, $200 fine. Martha Piley of Emporia fined $25 for drunken on a public highway. Roy Servos Baldwin and James Allen Ottawa cited for unregistered vehicles, each $5. Donald McKay cited for stop sign violation, $5. Archie Marcus Kansas City fined $10 for following too closely.

al the Faith Lutheran Church Fairview Kas Hiawatha Art Jen the Sea Bobonaty Ottawa Marvin Wright Emporia Hay Wegeners Martha Piley Wright Roy Servos Baldwin James Allen Donald McKay Willow Archie Marcus Kansas City

Ottawa urged to boost industrial drive effort

Hysom appeals to captains and workers to push the stock drive for Ottawa Industrial Development Inc. The goal is $20,000 for stock purchases and $60,000 for an industrial building. A breakfast report at the North American hotel will update progress as funds needed reach $17,055 toward the stock goal and $45,950 toward the building fund.

V. L. Hysom North American Hotel Ottawa

Jury Trials Begin in State v Cole in Ottawa Court

The September term of district court opened with a jury selected to hear the state’s case against John A. Cole of Ottawa for driving under the influence after a two vehicle collision near the Franklin Douglas line on US 59. State Attorney Jack Byrd led the case for the state while John B. Pierson defended Cole.

John A. Cole Rt. 4 Ottawa Cole Art Jensen Bob Conaty Franklin-Douglas US 59 Jack Byrd Johm B. Pierson A. E. Phares Maryin Gentner June Foulks David Reekie Bernard Smith Jessie Herring Henry Colby Theron Stovall Floyd Flager Lee Schmitt L. §. Culler Henry Feuerborn Flo Stark Bowers & Bowers Byrd Ransom Husted Lyndon Osage Floyd H. Coffman Harvey Stephens Virginia Sullinger

Downpours Hit Central Kansas For First Summer Revival

Heavy rain drenched central and northern Kansas last night marking the first significant soak in over a month. Hays led with 5.26 inches, a 55 year 24 hour record, followed by Loretta 4.00 and many towns reporting over an inch. Weather bureau predicts partly cloudy skies with scattered showers tonight and Tuesday, cooler temps in the northeast. Ottawa saw .06 inches this morning, with a chilly Saturday high of 4 and a Sunday low of 1.68.

Topekaw Central Kansas Hays Loretta H Wilsen Lincoln Hoisingston Ellsworth Barnard Miltonvale Rushton Dent Spur Minneapolis and Claflin Great Bend Blue Rapids Ellinwood Beloit Russell Brookville Luray and Tescott Kanopolis Canker City Mentor and St. John Clifton Concordia New Cambria Salina Washington Hudson Inman Clay Center Harlan Junction City Lindsburg Newton Wichita Webster Ripley Lecompton Goodland Topeka Weather Bureau Ottawa

Severe Winds Forecast for New York City

The Associated Press predicts severe winds will hit New York City, with gusts potentially reaching high speeds and posing risk to structures. City officials urge preparedness and caution for residents and businesses.

New York City

Hurricane Ione roars ashore from North Carolina to Virginia

Bulletin from Washington reports Morehead City suffered its worst disaster in 33 years as Hurricane Ione blasted through North Carolina into Virginia. Winds exceed 100 mph, rains flood Cape Hatteras, and Navy ships are moved to safety. Red Cross deploys disaster experts across the Carolinas and mid-Atlantic.

Washington Wilmington N. C Morehead City Washington Weather Bureau Ione North Carolina Virginia North Atlantic Seaboard Washington, D. C New York City Block Island Long Island Sound Delaware Chesapeake Bays Cape Hatteras Diamond Shoals New Jersey Pennsylvania New York New England Red Cross Carolinas Maryland Carolina Lone Weathler Bureau

Five Die In- Car Crashes

Kansas toll climbs to 396 over the weekend with five deaths. Victims include Judy Piekarski a 16 year old from Kansas City and infant Janice Banks eight months old in Wyandotte County. Others killed were H R Coulson 67 of Arkansas City Ray Edward McGeorge 50 of Potwin Patti Sullivan 46 near Hazelton and 11 month old electrocuted child in Topeka. Derby resident Larry Barnes wounded by his five year old brother in Wichita. William D Sheppard 23 of Jarbalo electrocuted near Leavenworth while stalling a gas line.

Kansas Judy Piekarski Kansas City Kas Janice Banks Wyandotte County Edward Banks H. R Leavenworth William D. Sheppard Jarbalo Sheppard George Sheppard Carly Brune Topeka

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