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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1963
Page
4
Community notices include dance events at Knights of Columbus Hall and Ottawa Country Club open tonight after the OU game. Police report several speed violations and addresses, with advisory ads for shopping and services across Ottawa and nearby Princeton.
Two separate noon hour accidents damaged four vehicles in two locations. At 836 S Cedar a 1957 Chevrolet driven by James E Graham and a 1963 Pontiac driven by Pauline G Scott collided, causing minor damages of 44.59 and 36 dollars respectively. No injuries or arrests were reported. In the 100 block of East Park a 1959 Thunderbird driven by Jacalyn L Taylor collided with a 1957 Pontiac driven by Mildred J Barber, causing 10 and 15 dollars in damage. Barber’s car was parked and Taylor was pulling away when they struck the rear bumper. No injuries reported.
The second in a series of radio broadcasts on Selling Ottawa to Ottawans will air at 4 p.m. Sunday Sept 22 on KOFO Ottawa. The program was taped yesterday with moderators George Lester Russell Crites and Harold Crawford. About 10 Ottawa participants from various walks of life joined to present a cross section of thinking. The show mirrors Chamber of Commerce meetings aimed at improving the Ottawa image among Ottawans.
Obituaries note Mrs Ed Hensley of Kansas City former Laura Striplin of Ottawa died after a two month illness at KU Medical Center. Surviving relatives include five sisters and three brothers. Clifford Childress of Midway City California, a chef, died in an auto collision on Sept 1 while en route to work. Ralph Waldo Holtzman of Olathe died Sept 19 at Olathe Community Hospital, survived by wife Hazel and fourteen relations in multiple states. services planned in Olathe and Thayer.
The Herald announces a weekly reward of five dollars for the best news tip submitted by readers. It invites residents to share timely community happenings and distinctive stories for potential publication and compensation.
An Associated Press report from Havana depicts daily life under Cuba’s regime, noting distrust of both people and government toward outsiders. It contrasts scarce food provision, milk rationing, and long-distance supply reliance with Cuban loyalty, jokes, and a mix of public compliance and private discontent.
On this date in history notable events include the 1873 New York Stock Exchange panic after Jay Cooke failed with 14 million in deposits, Magellan starting his voyage in 1519, the Old Ironsides launch in 1797, Chicamauga battles in 1863, Rome’s capture in 1870, Brest captured in 1944, a 1969 North Korean MIG 15 surrender for a 100000 reward, MLK stabbing in Harlem, and a 1969 Senate resolution on force to curb Cuban communism.
Franklin County 4 H judging teams competed at Hutchinson State Fair. The clothing team placed 23rd among about 100 entrants with Sharon Rice Joyce Starosta and Tharon Hornberger. The home improvement team finished 19th of 77 with Patricia Richardson Tharon Hornberger and Joyce Starosta. The foods and nutrition team placed 18th of 95 with Marilyn Wasmund Reita Herring and Loretta Alexander.
Admissions list includes Keith Whitaker of Rantoul with Far-Test Burgeon, Sue Ellen and Mark Alan Har mer of Kansas City, and Arthur Brannan of Nelson Hotel Friday. Dismissals note Mr and Mrs Raymond Dellinger of Wellsville with daughter born Thursday weighing 8 lb 4 oz, and Mr and Mrs James Witham of RFD 4 with daughter Thursday weighing 9 lb 14 oz. Also listed are Mr and Mrs Lloyd Flory RFD 4 with daughter Wolsoning weighing 11 lb 10 oz, and several Friday dismissals at 711 N Cedar Irwin Heth, Williamsburg, 727 S Sycamore, Hyda McBrier, Angus Wheeler, and Ira Happy with various addresses.
ABERDEEN S D AP The Fischer quintuplets stay healthy in incubators at St Luke s Hospital after their first week of life four girls and one boy feed about two teaspoons of artificial milk formula every two hours James Andrew the only son grows most active and eats more than his sisters Mary Margaret Mary Magdalene Mary Catherine and Mary Ann Dr James Berbos says Mrs Fischer will leave hospital this weekend
Hostesses at the Centennial cabin are Mrs Otis Shipps and Mrs Kathryn McClure while Mr and Mrs Harry Fisher oversee the Old Depot. Both museums will be open 2 to 5 p m for visitors this final Sunday of the season. Franklin County Historical Society's Frank lin P Baker notes the cabin is by appointment after today and groups may call CH 3 1736.
New York AP reports Kennedy’s black bubble-top limo was splattered with paint by teens from a passing station wagon while Kennedy attended a dinner party at Earl E. T. Smith’s home on Fifth Avenue. Detectives say the pranksters likely did not know the car belonged to the president.
President Kennedy speaks at the United Nations stressing full consultation with allies for a global disarmament effort. He criticizes discrimination and calls for action against oppression in Vietnam, the Soviet Union, Hungary, and elsewhere, praising the test-ban treaty as a first step after 17 years. He frames UN address as confidence rather than crisis amid rising hope.
The matter concerns the estate of A A Pisher deceased with Lewle Fisher heir at law, seeking appointment of an administrator and defense due by October 14 1909 in Ottawa Kansas. Also notice in the matter of Robert C Cowdin deceased with Betty L Cowdin widow and heir at law filing for administrator. defenses due by October 6 1903 in Ottawa Kansas.
First published September 30 1963 notice in the matter of the estate of Charles Wemmer deceased. J W Dickerson administrator petitions for final accounting distribution heirs and expenses hearing set October 10 1963 in Ottawa Kansas court.
First published Sept 20 1963 in Franklin County Kansas notices announce heirs determinations and distribution of Maude Blanch Ross estate with final accounting required by Sept 18 1903 and hearing set Oct 18 1963. similar notice for L B Ross estate seeks executor Harold F Ross approval of final accounting distribution and heirs determination with defenses due Oct 12 1963 in Ottawa Franklin County. John B Pierson acts as attorney.
Listings show multiple sales around Ottawa Kansas including Myers Bros Centropolis and Franklin County Barn sales. Dates spread Sept 20 to Sept 30 with consignments of stock and household items, times around 12:30 to 3 pm, locations near 1 mile North Ottawa and Kay, Midland and Williamsburg. Several individuals named include John Smith and Mia Lucy Ranyers.
Two men aged 21 to 35 with strong ambition and a good appearance can apply for a paid training position earning $455 per month. Must own a reliable automobile and be willing to travel up to four nights weekly within the state. Personal interviews with L. E. Rhodes at the Kansas State Employment Service on Friday Sept 20 at 4 p.m. Complete company training program offers advancement opportunities.
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