Nuns Aid Building Fund Featured in National Magazine
Richmond Community church members baled hay on a northeast farm, selling their share to fund the church building. The scene appears in the Sept 29 issue of Christian Advocate. Ottawa University honors coach week to honor business leaders via weekly ballots. The topic Frederick Daab, linked to the Kaiser family, and Wilson Creek Civil War battle are highlighted in a Kansas City Times feature. Ottawa WCTU plans Frances Willard Day at local grade schools with film and skits. Mr. and Mrs. McClure host cabin viewings near Highland Cemetery. they celebrate 53rd wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
C. A. Hawley
Kansas City Times
Ottawa
Kansas City
Frederick Daab
Kaiser Familes
America
Germany
Hawley
Ottawa University
Wilson Creek
Missouri
Wakeeney
William Johnson
Black
W. D. McClure
N. Main
Highland Cemetery
Garnett Armory Is Completed
The new National Guard armory in Garnett Kansas is completed and occupied by Battery C 297th Field Artillery Battalion. The facility at the entrance to Garnett city park houses nine vehicles and training equipment. A state architect inspection on September 10 found only minor adjustments needed before final specifications. A dedication will be held in the future.
Fund Drive Moves Ahead with Ottawa Industrial Development
Ottawa investors and firms continue supporting the Ottawa Industrial Development drive chaired by J. L. Hysom. Shares totaling 8295 dollars have been sold toward a 20000 dollar goal to buy real estate, while 32810 dollars in pledges toward a 60000 dollar building fund have been pledged but payable only after a lease is signed. Nearly 100 firms and individuals, including Lindel Chism and Irvin Malott, have pledged, with a lengthy list of local businesses and residents backing the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa Industrial Development, Inc
J. L. Hysom
Lindel Chism
East Side Grocery
Irvin Malotti
E-S
William H. Wright
Wills Cafe
Lulu Wills
Wassmer Clothing
J. L. Wassmer
J. H. Weidmann
S. R. Hubbard
Hubbard Lumber Company
C. A. Tucker
Duke Cheney
Central Check Company
C. K. Harris
John A. Fivian
Owen L. Followell
Paul Fredeen
Emil Johnson
Cecil Kapp
Kansas Loan, Co
Robert S. Hill
Kansas State Bank
Ottawa Bowl
Myron S. Steere
Wilson Mack
Lesh Oil Company
Luther A. Stevens
Edwin L. Johnson
J. F. Barr
Malcom A. Jones
Sheldon Tallman
Cement Brick Products Company, Inc
Champlin Service
Obed W. Harmonson
Kenneth E. Reddick
E. E. Haley
Jerome A. Minnick
Minnick Motor Co
Mike Mulcahey
Buick Company, Inc
W. F. Kramer
H. D. Smith
W. E. Hegberg
State Bank of Ottawa
Sheldon ‘Truck & Tractor Co
Briscoe Drug Store
Peace Food Center
Arnold’s Jewelry
Arnold Hinderliter
Leo C. Miller
Didde
Bernard M. Didde
Walter L. Butler
Lowell Fouts
Brown's Hardware
Harry E
J. H. Lee
F. L. Heathman
Joy J. Wesen
R. E. Rosenberry
Virgil Wiggins
Max Pierson
B. W. Kelsey
D. S. Mudrick
Grover Knight
North American
Ottawa
D. W. Machin
Streebin Real Esstate
Olin
A. Streebin
T. J. Cummings
Bundy Insurance Agency
H. Bundy
Weien Real Estate
Warren G. Weien
Glen F. Weien
Bennett Creamery Company
F. R. Bennett
J. C. Penney Company
Howard G. Mann
Killough Const. Co. Inc
R. F. Killough
Irvin Malott
Weather Forecast Cloudy Showers and Thunderstorms Likely
Cloudy with showers and thunderstorms mainly west and north this afternoon and tonight. Heavy rain possible in west and north central portions. Cool with slight warming Sunday afternoon. Lows tonight 50 to 55, highs Sunday in the 60s. Yesterday’s high 72 at 5 p.m. River reading 0.79 foot.
Showers Return Across Regions Ahead of Football Weekend
Weather bureau cautions showers in parts of the country with Kansas likely wet only in the north and west. Tomorrow showers may cover the whole state. most games expected to be played in pleasant autumn weather. Ottawa reports 53 degrees with jacket weather despite sunshine as rain extends from New England through the Mid Atlantic and Ohio Valley to the Lower Mississippi Valley, with heaviest rain in the Mid Atlantic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Ottawa
New England
Mid-Atlantic
Ohio Valley
Mississippi Valley
Mid-Atlantic States
Graham Deplores Women's Apparel at Toronto Revival
American evangelist Billy Graham blistered women for attire he said provokes impure thoughts in men. He called such dress as deadly as murder and urged mercy on their souls. More than 6,000 attended the Toronto meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Billy Graham
Evangelist
Feels At Home In City Jail Feels At Home In City Jail
Anthony Ritchie, 57, spent 60 days in Baltimore city jail marking his 144th arrest in four years for drunk and disorderly conduct. Police note his total jail time over that span amounts to three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Anthony Ritchie
Ritchie
Kelvinator DeLuxe Electric Dryer Sale Ad
We have one truck ready this month only. Kelvinator DeLuxe Electric dryer priced at $179.95. Weidmans to deliver gasoline. Ottawa Co- Tire & Battery associates. Contact 266-c-26top 247-¢-21 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelvinator
Elec
Weidmans
Ottawa Co- Tire & Battery
Train and dynamite truck crash near Torreon death toll soars
A dynamite loaded truck collided with a Torreon to Chihuahua train near Torreon in north central Mexico, triggering explosions that killed more than 40 and possibly 70, with over 150 injured. The blast leveled nearby houses, scattered debris over hundreds of yards, and disrupted rail service to the U.S. border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Torreon
Rancho Gagulera
United States
Gomez Palacio
Moving Picture Theatres
Four Held On Drunk Counts
Four persons arrested on drunk charges in the city include John E. Benson 19 of 831 King charged with drunk driving no license and concealed weapon. Bell 26 of Topeka cited for drunkenness with 30 day jail. Jenkins 16 of Kansas City Kansas charged with drunk driving released on 100 dollar bond. Highberger 33 of Westphalia cited for drunkenness in Jenkins car released on 25 dollar bond. Trials set for October 8.
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John E. Benson
King
Benson
Robert Bell
Topeka
Bell
First
Poplar
Walter F. Jenkins
Kansas City
Kas
13Th
Main
Jenkins
C. A. Highberger
Westphalia
Highberger
Ottawa City to pave 23 blocks in spring program
Ottawa city commissioners approve paving for 23 blocks subject to remonstrance by some property owners. Streets named include Pecan, Blackhawk, Red Jacket, Massaoit, Hickory, Sycamore, Eleventh and Cedar to Oak, among others. More streets may be added this fall. bids improve with larger contracts to lower costs for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Herald
Blackhawk
King
Massasoit
Logan
Powhattan
Main
Santa Fe
Cherry
Lincoln
Grant
Dundee
Wilson
Red Jacket
Half-Brothers Acquitted in Till Murder Case
An all white jury in Tallahatchie County acquitted Roy Bryant and John Milam of murder in the slaying of 14 year old Emmett Till. The case, tied to a corpse pulled from the Tallahatchie River, drew national protest. Till’s mother and NAACP denounced the verdict as shameful.
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Roy Bryant
J. W. William
Sumner
Miss
Emmett L. Till
Chicago
Miss.p
John Milam
Emmett Louis Till
Leflore
Mose Wright
Tallahatchie County
Till’s
Tallahatchie
J. A. Shaw
More Winners At State Fair In Hutchinson Report
Dick Jameson announces Franklin county 4-H members earning high awards at the Hutchinson state fair. Larry Averill of SHAFF placed second high in livestock judging. Kenneth New of Berea Boosters ninth. Franklin county had two purple ribbons, plus multiple blue ribbons for wash dresses, tailored garments, and home improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Hutchinson
Dick Jameson
Larry Averill
SHAFF
Kenneth New
Berea Boosters
Carol Bethell
Far & Near
Betty Cannady
Carol Bethel
Barbara Payne
Silver Leaf
Judy Fitzgerald
Nancy Houston
Rainbow
Maurine Neal
Miss Neal
Miss Houston
For Sale Old Newspapers 10c Per Bundle
Classified notice offers old newspapers for sale at 10 cents per bundle from the Herald office. Purchase options and quantities not specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald Office
KU Chemistry Professor Dies in Lawrence Bed
Dr Robert Taft 61 a Kansas University chemistry professor and former Ottawa University faculty member was found dead in his bed in Lawrence. Professor Taft apparently died Thursday night while reading with a lamp lit. He was visiting his daughter in Columbia Missouri while his son Dr Robert W Taft studied at Penn State.
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Robert Taft
Kansas University
Ottawa University
Lawrence
Ray Q. Brewster
Taft
Brewster
Ottawa U
Robert W. Taft
Pennsylvania State University
K. U
Auditions Held for Vocalists with Ottawa Swing Kings
Ottawa High School invites vocalists to audition for the Swing Kings band room Tuesday at 7 p.m. Director William Barker plans a vocalist and a three member trio, Dave Cox, F D Hull, and Tim Wood, who have performed publicly and on Kansas City television. Lamb Ambulance. Phone 380. tf
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Ottawa
Eisenhower Feels Bulganin Deliberately Ignored Plan
President Eisenhower believes Soviet Premier Bulganin ignored the core aim of the disarmament plan. Bulganin’s message to Eisenhower and his remarks at UN headquarters indicate he doubts the value of aerial inspections and blueprints exchange unless broader arms reductions and atomic ban dates are agreed. He reiterates Kremlin policy calling for force reductions and control posts to prevent surprise attacks.
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Denver i
Eisenhower
Bulganin
Denver White House
Kremlin
U. N
New York
Geneva
Hiatt Hearing Ends In Topeka Dispute Over Dismissal
In Topeka the Hiatt state purchasing agent dismissal appeal nears its close as witnesses for Hiatt and Kiger clash over motives and facts. The State Civil Service Board aims to finish hearings by noon though a ruling may take weeks as transcripts are prepared.
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Topeka
Eugene Hiatt
State Civil Service Board
J. G.somers
Hiatt
Martin M. Kiger
Department of Administration
Fred Hall
Kiger
Pick Up Trail Of Escapees
Area lawmen chase leads on two jail escapees Roy Wiles of Bloomfield Indiana and Franklin Sparks of Flint Michigan. They used a loosed wall and blankets to escape about 3 30 a m yesterday. A milk can theft from a farm home on 15th street was reported as a further clue. A Rantoul youth described two men matching the escapees in Rantoul around 10 p m. The search extended to Osawatomie with air and ground units and a Missouri Pacific freight train stop yielding no trace.
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Franklin County
Roy Wiles
Bloomfield
Ind
Franklin Sparks
Flint
Mich
Sheriff's Office
15Th Street
Charlie Goodwin
Rantoul
Goodwin
Osawatomie
Sparks
Jay Brown
Harold Bundy
Dean Driscoll
Missouri Pacific
Missionary Education Seminars Held in Ottawa and Fort Scott
The Ottawa District Missionary Education Seminars of the Womans Society of Christian Service were held at First Methodist Ottawa and Fort Scott. Attendees included Mrs. M M Bennett who taught The Christian Mission in a Revolutionary World and district youth secretary Mrs Henry Parker. Speakers included Mrs Homer Kelly and Mrs R K Walters with several officers and registrars listed. Attendance reached 131 in Ottawa and 107 in Fort Scott.
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Ottawa
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
First Methodist Church
Fort Scott
M. M. Bennett
School of Missions
Baldwin
Henry Parker
Homer Kelly
Wathena
Missionary Education and Service
R. K. Walters
M. A. Welty
Mmes
Mary Black
C. K E.buckner
J. EK. Harlebrode
H. J. Nordeen
John Carter
Ottawa Society
Kelly
Bennett
Parker
Buckner
Black
Barber Shop Hikes Haircut Price in Warenton
Warenton barber shop Madison and Madison raised the price of haircuts from 35 to 50 cents yesterday marking the first increase in over a quarter century, operator Charlie Madison said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrenton
Madison
Charlie Madison
Honolulu Reader Vexes Paper With Age Mixup
A Honolulu reader complains about a published note misidentifying her age and class, insisting she is younger than described. The letter also references a local eatery Chicken Inn at 1627 South Main, noting fried chicken, steaks, ribs, and a church supper at Pomona Methodist with a price for all you can eat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicken Inn
So, Main
England
Pomona Methodist Church
Santa Fe Train Schedule Changes Announced
S F time changes effective 12 01 a m Sunday Sept 25 affect multiple trains. The Oil Flyer No 48 Tulsa to Ottawa times shift earlier and adjust arrivals and departures. No 23 Grand Canyon reroutes Kansas City Albuquerque to Winslow consolidating with No 123 for Los Angeles points. Ottawa Junction timing listed.
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S. C. Christerson
Ottawa
Tulsa
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Ottawa Junction
Chicago
Tulsan
Grand Canyon
Albuquerque
Winslow
California
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Holiday Plastics, Inc
George K. Frischer
Holiday Plastics
Ottawa University Braves
Paul Andree
Garnett Armory
Skull-Whitacre General Auto
Hickory
Zipper
Animal Shelter
Bob Leonard
Graham
Till
Lamb Ambulance
Johnson County
Harold R. Fatzer
Norman Williams
James Bradley
Fatzer
Gardner Lake
Honolulu
S. F
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