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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1968
Page
4
Harry Belafonte will perform calypso and folk music at the University of Kansas Allen Fieldhouse Saturday at 8 p.m. Ticket prices range from $2 to $3 and can be bought at Bell's Music, The Sound, KU Union booth, or at the fieldhouse.
Nancy Schmidt, daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Schmidt of 1108 S Cedar, was named a National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalist today. She will compete in the final merit scholarship test for a $1000 award to be announced next spring.
The Department of Revenue distributed quarter ending August 31 amounts to counties Anderson 4947.52 Douglas 23601.59 Franklin 11613.17 Miami 10358.55 and Osage 7057.68 as their portions of the net cigarette revenue.
Two families hold a garage sale at 1216 Maple Avenue this Saturday offering household items and small furniture. Ad indicates sale between morning hours with casual shoppers encouraged to browse.
The Lite A Bike program by VFW Post 5901 will apply reflective tape to youngsters bikes at City Park Monday 6 to 8 pm and Joe Towner's parking lot Tuesday 6 to 8 pm. Tape goes on rear fender handlebars and front forks and is visible up to 1500 feet in car headlights.
Five families hold a garage sale at 313 Locust district on Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Advertising posters indicate household items and misc. goods for sale.
Adv.YARD SALE at 421 South Mulberry features a baby crib Fri. Also Adv.YARD SALE at 727 North Cedar lists clothes and a swing set Fri. Items appear in small catalog section.
A neighborhood sale at 526 Maple runs Thursday through Saturday featuring heirlooms pressed glass wooden items and jewelry. Contact Cummings at CH 2-3385 for details.
Correction notice states complete information available from Davi's Real Estate Auction Service Silver Lake Kansas phone 582 4520. Frank and Mabel Kirkhoff owners announce land auction sale set for Thursday September 26 adv.
Dr L J Mathey's office closes September 19 1968 and reopens September 23 1968 at 9 a.m. He attends the Parker Chiropractic Research Foundation Seminar in Fort Worth Texas advising readers of the temporary closure.
Franklin County Social Security beneficiaries must report address changes or other events affecting monthly benefits to the Social Security Office at 812 North Seventh Street in Kansas City Kansas. Reports can be by mail telephone or in person to speed processing and reflect higher district office transmission capacity to record offices.
Pomona teachers were honored with a reception Monday evening by the Pomona PTA in the grade school multipurpose room. Musical selections by Mrs. Louise Welborn’s students accompanied the event. Principal Dan Neuenswander introduced the teachers as over 100 parents and teachers enjoyed punch and cake served by PTA officers Luella Stiffler Lois Stoneking Marilyn Laws and Marilyn Miller.
A miscellaneous clothing sale is announced for Friday at 635 North Poplar. The notice provides a location and date with no further details on items or times.
Saturday sale lists ladies suits dresses bicycles baby bed children's clothes and misc items at 1540 South Oak starting 8 a.m. Advertised as early morning sale.
Edith H. Glasscock, 72, Moline formerly of Ottawa, died Wednesday. She taught in Ottawa elementary schools from 1920 to 1948 and was a Pittsburg State Teachers College graduate. Funeral at 2 p.m. Friday in Moline. Brig Taggart 86 of 434 Willow died this morning at Crestview Nursing Home. Burial at Evergreen Mound Cemetery. Survivors include wife Laura Taggart, two sons Lloyd and Floyd, five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Officials report multiple speeding and public intoxication cases with various plea outcomes in the county docket.
Admissions list includes Mrs Gene Paul, Rolland Kelley, Chester Fredricks, Daniel DeCock, and others with Wednesday or Thursday entries. Dismissals include Mrs Gene Paul, James Walker, Lester Moore, John Harris, Starosta family, and Robin Archer among others. Emergencies record injuries for Tony Keatley, Robin Archer, Michael Harris, Wayland Kirkland, and Ralph Olson with legal outcome for Olson. Accidents note a two car collision on South Main with no injuries. Kansas City market reports cover eggs butter cattle hogs and lambs with multiple price ranges.
Washington AP report on a Senate House conference agreeing to a 7.2 billion higher education bill. It would bar federal aid to students convicted of serious disruptive crimes for two years after conviction, with hearings required, affecting about 1.4 million students. The bill funds loans, grants, and construction over three years, with House and Senate figures ranging 5 to 14 billion.
The Associated Press reports on regional weather conditions, detailing high and low temperatures across areas. Brief notes on precipitation and notable regional climate patterns accompany the forecast.
Dr. R B Phillips told a wild dog study committee hearing that some dogs hide at home by day and join wild packs at night. The committee heard reports of wild dogs killing about 1.5 million dollars worth of Georgia cattle this year and discussed legislation to control an estimated 30,000 unvaccinated strays. A dog lover urged consideration of owners' bonds to their cattle.
Sacramento AP reports Donald Dole caterer was told to bake 10,000 cookies for Julie Nixon's presidential campaign event supporting her father Richard M. Nixon. About 400 people attended the gathering Wednesday.
In New York the Men's Tie Foundation criticizes a photograph showing Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau playfully garroting himself with a tie after accepting it as a gift from the National Press Club in Ottawa. The image draws discussions on dress standards and media presentation.
Fall semester classes start Monday Sept 23 and Tuesday Sept 24 with on site pre enrollment via Youth Center or Ottawa School District office. Courses include business training typing arts crafts design leatherwork woodworking welding and fitness with fees from 5 to 7.50 plus materials and locations in senior high and junior high rooms. contact Orlis Cox for details.
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