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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1955

Page

5

Side Swipes and Local News Blend with Notices

Readable excerpts show cement supply strains from higher industry demand, plus a mix of local notices. A Menninger Bible class begins Thursday at 7 30 p m at Mrs D C Whitaker 336 Willow for women unable to attend the morning session. Rex Crain 20 died in a Brush Colorado highway crash with three others. Sally Reeder a Kan tas State freshman was named a Emporia State cheerleader. License plate reflector discussion involves Rugan and state officials with cost estimates around 35 cents per tag. Kansas City Kansas highway officials report a jet crash casualty and reflectors topic touches on safety materials.

D. C. Whitaker Willow Rex Crain Brush Colo Crain Cal Crain N. Main Lloyd Crain Winfield Wellsville Associated Press Sally Reeder Kanigas Snider Ragan Sally Harvey Reeder Highway Commission Rugan Jack Byrd Ottawa Joe Stephenson Minnesota Byrd Kansas City Kas Highway Department Air Force Tokyo Robert L. Stewart Legis L. Stewart Stewart Baker University Baldwin Shull-Whitacre Aulo Hickory

Row On Tags To Highway Commission

Topeka Walter Rugan state highway director says the plan to reflectorize Kansas auto license tags will be presented to the highway commission for consideration as soon as possible. The commission’s next regular meeting is Sept 28 and the issue may be raised then. Harold K. Snider, Lawrence highway commissioner, questioned Rugan’s authority to buy reflectorizing material from Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Co.

Topeka Walter Rugan Kansas Highway Commission Harold K. Snider Lawrence Rugan Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing, ‘Co

Weather Change Seen in September Rain Totals

A morning shower in Ottawa added .02 inch, bringing September’s total to .38 inch. The day started cloudy then cleared. the forecast calls for a shift in Kansas patterns with cooler temperatures and above normal rainfall. Eastern Kansas could see up to .75 inch locally in the coming days.

Ottawa Weather Bureau Peel Kansas

Ottawa Needs Industry and Fresh Money Supply

The article argues Ottawa must secure new industry to create a fresh money supply, likening water to cash in circulation. It urges every business and professional person to support the Development Corporation or invest in land, promising long term dividends and raised living standards. It appeals to collective effort and cites a biblical proverb about bread cast upon waters returning tenfold.

Ottawa Development Corporation

Fund Drive Moves Ahead In Ottawa Industrial Fund

Workers report 4995 dollars stock sold in Ottawa Industrial Development drive leaving 15005 to reach 20000 goal. Pledges total 24900 toward 60000 goal leaving 35100 yet to be secured. J L Hysom says donations without stock are welcome. a donation blank will run in tomorrow's Herald for banks or mail to Chamber of Commerce. A follow up meeting with coffee and doughnuts is planned at the North American Hotel Thursday morning.

Ottawa Industrial Development, Inc J. L. Hysom S. Herald Chamber of Commerce North American

Ottawa Couple Follows Peron Rebellion Across Argentina

Prof. and Mrs. Richard Chartier of Ottawa report from Uruguay and Argentina on the Peron rebellion, military power struggles, and the Catholic church clash. They see no strong democratic tradition, foresee long conflict, and note CGT influence and exiles as key to future outcomes.

Richard Chartier Ottawa Argentina Ottawa_University Uruguay Chartier Boston Chartiers Peron Eva Peron Catholic Church

Storm-Tossed Tone Heads Seaward From Norfolk

Tropical storm Tone moved offshore from Norfolk Virginia heading into the Atlantic after offshore squalls near the coast. The Weather Bureau warned the New England coast to stay alert as Tone’s remaining winds could threaten outer areas. In North Carolina the storm caused five deaths and millions in damage while Virginia saw heavy rains and strong winds across the Northeast.

Washington Weather Bureau Atlantic Ione Norfolk New England North Carolina Virginia New York City Rocky Marciano Archie Moore Yankee Stadium Hilda Mexico Tampico Gulf of Mexico Tone Diane Jane Ats

Weather forecast for today and Wednesday with showers

Partly cloudy with scattered showers and thundershowers this afternoon to tonight and Wednesday. Warmer west this afternoon, cooler northwest Wednesday. Lows in the 60s west to near 70 east, highs 75 to 80 northwest and upper 80s elsewhere.

Representative Dingell Dies Suddenly at 61

Congressman John D. Dingell of Michigan died unexpectedly at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. The 61 year old Democrat chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee perished last night, prompting condolences from colleagues and plans for tributes.

Washington John D. Dingell Michigan Walter Reed Army Medical Center Bath Congress

Fewer New Polio Cases Reported in Kansas

TOPEKA reports polio cases this year remain under half of last year. Twenty one new onsets in the past week bring the annual total to 194, compared with 493 a year ago during the same week when B1 cases were recorded.

Topeka Kansas

Ticket Drive Nearing End at Ottawa University

Ottawa University senior football ticket drive enters final week with renewed energy. An expanding race among teams shows Owen Shofner leading in some views, while John Wassmer notes at least two teams remain competitive. Bud Wassmer, a longtime buyer, had been overlooked until a call from captain Howard Doyen urged purchase. The drive ends Saturday at 4 pm with reservations in Wassmer's store from 8 am Monday.

Ottawa University Owen Shofner John Wassmer J. L Bud” Wassmer Shofner Wassmer R. J. Barnes Barnes Howard Doyen Bud Wassmer’s

Acquitted On Liquor Count In Franklin County

A Franklin county man charged with driving under the influence was found not guilty by a district court jury. Jodie A. Cole of Ottawa was cited by Highway Patrolmen Art Jensen and Bob Couaty after a two vehicle crash near the Franklin-Douglas county line. The jury deliberated briefly. John B. Pierson defended the defendant. State prosecution was led by County Attorney Jack Byrd. A second drunk driving case against Russel C. Everson, a local plumber, was set for trial with Myron Steere as defense attorney and Byrd for the state. Everson jurors included Ida E Arrington, David Reekie, L. S. Culler, J. Douglas Allen, Mildred Twyman, A. E. Phares, Lee Figgins, Fred Glanville, Merritt White, Lee Schmitt, Marlin Mooney, and Harley P. Gover.

Franklin County Jodie A. Cole Rr.4 Ottawa Art Jensen Bob Couaty US 59 Franklin-Douglas John B. Pierson Jack Byrd Russel C. Everson Everson Vale Dean Driscoll South Main Street Myron Steere Byrd Ida.e. Arrington David Reekie L. 5. Culler

November Draft Call is Larger in Topeka

TOPEKA Navy draftees boost Kansas November selective service total to 261, state director Maj. Gen. Joe Nickell said today. The month’s figure compares with Army calls of 139 in October and 138 in September.

Topeka Navy Kansas Selective Service Joe Nickell

O U President Urges Emotional Growth In Education

University president Andrew B. Martin advocates developing mind heart and character through disciplined study and engagement in college life. He cites C S Lewis on emotional education and reflects on Europe trip and American freedoms, urging Christian leadership in society and state. For sale old newspapers per bundle Herald office.

Andrew B. Martin C. S. Lewis Oxford University England Martin Europe America Herald Office

Seek Blonde In Kidnaping Shocks San Francisco

Nearly 300 policemen combed a 66 block area in San Francisco in a search for a doctor's 3 day old son kidnapped from Mt Zion hospital. The boy Richard J Marcus, 6 pounds 4 ounces, is the child of Dr and Mrs Sanford Marcus of Daly City. A blonde woman fitting a described profile was seen leaving the hospital with a baby.

San Francisco ii Mt. Zion Hosital Richard J. Marcus Sanford iMarcus Daly City Lettie Clement Eleanor Lorenz George Dyer

Wallace Heads County Coaches Association

Lamar Wallace of Pomona was elected president of the Franklin County Principals and Coaches Association. Vincent Geringer of Princeton was chosen vice president and Wait Moore of Williamsburg secretary-treasurer. The group planned the Franklin County basketball tournament at Ottawa University fieldhouse on February 1 and announced the 1955-56 county league schedule.

Lamar Wallace Pomona Franklin County Principals and Coaches “Association Vincent Geringer Princeton

Peron Seeks Asylum After Revolt In Argentina

In Buenos Aires the ousted dictator Juan D. Peron boarded a Paraguayan gunboat seeking asylum amid reports of protection. Rebels urged interception en route to Paraguay as a junta tightens grip and labor leaders threaten a general strike after Peron’s overthrow.

Buenos Aires Juan D. Peron Peron Pataguay Palermo Uruguay Argentina Juan Chavez Ignacio Cialéeta Asuncion Paraguay Latin America General Federation of Labor

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