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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1957
Page
1
A red trimmed blue bicycle with chrome fenders was turned in to police by Gordon Noland of 423 Willow after claiming it was left on a neighbor’s property without report of loss. It may be claimed at police headquarters. no missing-bike report was on file. Rummage sale notices and local police court actions follow with various charges and community events.
Ten divorce cases plus a mortgage foreclosure and a recovery of money suit were heard in District Court yesterday. Prudential Insurance Co of America won a $14,609.12 judgment in a foreclosure against Ella F Watson. property to be disposed of by law. Burgdorfer’s money suit against Alexander F Barthol was dismissed. Williams vs Williams postponed to Oct 9 and Cooper vs Cooper to Oct 10. Two cases were dismissed for lack of prosecution or by motion. Six divorces granted for gross neglect. others dismissed or proceedings ongoing. Custody favored mothers in several cases. one divorce by mutual fault with father custody and mother visitation rights.
The Labourite Daily Herald mocks a cosмetic firm funding a coast to coast TV telecast of the royal visit to the United States. It notes Maybelline will sponsor a CBS TV 45 minute ball coverage in New York on October 21 with sponsorship including eyebrow makeup ads.
Four automobiles were damaged in two separate Ottawa collisions. At 2:32 p.m. yesterday, Ray mond H Shumate and Robert Kent Miller collided at 14th and Main as Shumate allegedly turned left. Miller said Shumate did not signal. Shumate’s car sustained minor damage to the right rear, Miller’s left front was major. At 8:02 a.m. today at 2nd and Hickory, Marie R Pickens and Arthur J White collided with both cars sustaining major damage as Pickens went west and White east.
Lamar Harris, after five years with Ottawa Co-Op, joins Charles LeMaster to form LeMaster Harris Flying Inc. Other members include Mrs. LeMaster and Mrs. Harris. LeMaster has run Ottawa Municipal Airport recently and plans remodeling. Harris, a 1948 licensed pilot, will handle charter flights with LeMaster. firm will sell and service airplanes. Henry Collins resigns as Gamble Store assistant manager of five years to join Ottawa Co-Op, replacing Harris.
John Hastert 78 of Greeley died this morning at his daughter's home in Greeley. He is survived by three other daughters and two brothers and two sisters. Funeral Saturday at 9 a.m. at St. John Catholic Church in Greeley with burial at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Hospital notes list admissions including Carol Lynn Skilling of RFD 2 William Chamberlain Osawatomie and births to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Toumberlin of 201 N Oak a daughter weighing 6 lb 4 oz. Dismissals include Mrs. Carl Davis of RFD 1 Wellsville and entries for T Cummings 534 Elm Mrs Raymond Dagenette Princeton Don Hoglund 945 S Sycamore Michael Lee Mason 418 N Sycamore and date today.
Nine Negro students attend Little Rock Central High with Army guards. Minniejean Brown and Melba Pattillo describe a day of tentative integration with few insults, some encouragement from white peers, and varied cafeteria seating. Parents express mixed emotions after the historic entry.
City officials received a State Highway Commission report on Ottawa Main Street 15th to 17th where the 35 mph limit remains and a 30 mph reduction is not recommended. A 7th Street and Maple School crossing survey found no light and suggested removing its stop sign in favor of adult supervision. Mayor Kenneth Andrews opposes removing the sign now and will order another traffic count on 7th Street. Sheldon Truck and Tractor Co. awarded a new tractor and mower contract for Forest Park with bids opened a week ago. Sheldon was second lowest and Ottawa Tractor and Implement Co. had the lowest bid of 1,266 dollars 40 cents, while Sheldon bid 1,470 dollars.
Bank robbers linked to a second heist at Twin City State Bank in Kansas City are now sought for questioning in the murder of itinerant surveyor Ray Davis near Grove Oklahoma. Three men robbed the Aug. 20 bank of $12,100. two men in a green two tone 1955 sedan with Illinois plates are connected to both cases. Davis, 43, was found shot four times along a dirt road near Grove after attempting to fill a narcotics prescription.
The Communications Commission authorized television station KGLD Garden City Kansas to build an intercity radio relay system to pick up programs from KCKT TV Great Bend Kansas for rebroadcast by KGLD.
Police responded to a call of a man with a gun entering a local finance company office. The man was the firm’s custodian who carried a toy pistol to frighten away crooks.
The Kansas League of Municipalities adopted a resolution urging the Legislature and governor to avoid diverting local sales tax residues without a satisfactory replacement. Kansas cities hold about three million dollars in distributions, and loss would raise property taxes. Mayor Paul F. Mitchum was elected president, with James L. Gardner named president pro tem. L. H. Spears was reelected to a three year term on the governing body. K. J. Svaty and Ed P. Wenger were named to three year executive terms.
Ralph Presternik and Betty Beadles admitted guilt in County Court this morning over unlawful cohabitation. Judge Milo Harris sentenced Beadles to up to 90 days at the Kansas State Women's Industrial Farm in Beloit and Presternik to 90 days in the county jail, with Presternik already jailed.
A person is serving a 30 day sentence for disturbing the peace while a bigamy charge against White was dismissed.
Bold ad touts DIATRON as a weight loss pill that curb appetite without drugs or workouts. It claims you can eat what you want while portions shrink and weight falls, supported by a money back guarantee if the first package fails. Available at Bisk Pharmacy with a $3 price.
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