Williamsburg area news brief highlights local gatherings
Readers note a bustling week of visits and events in Williamsburg area. Otto J. Hercha graduates from Naval Training Center San Diego. A Franklin County Teachers Association picnic, Garfield Gardeners garden tour, and a University of Ottawa club coffee gathering follow. Local residents host relatives, attend district meetings, and plan kids activities amid sports and community notices.
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Otto J. Hercha
USN
Ottawa
Naval Training Center
San Diego
Calif
Bank Bandits Spotted In St Louis Area After Kansas City Heist
FBI says two armed suspects linked to the Twin City State Bank holdups in Kansas City Kansas may be in the St Louis area. Names cited include J O Mize of Salina and brothers William Reece Johns and G W Turrellston with Fred Charles Riley as fugitives. The pair allegedly robbed the Kansas bank on August 20 and September 25, stealing 25400 dollars. In other notes, Sadana Chapter CBS met in Norman Dickinson Worthy Matron presiding, and Charles S McGinness, a life inmate escaped from Kansas penitentiary last June, was a guest attendee along with relatives. A film on Masonry was shown.
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Louis
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St. Louis
J. O. Mize
Salina
William Reece Johns
G. W. Turrellston
Fred Charles Riley
Twin City State Bank
Kansas City
Kan
Sadana
CBS
Norma Dickinson
Riley
Mis
Kant St. Louis
Sas City
Allens
McGinness
Kansas
Lyle McVey
Cheryl and
Dee
Millard Wren Jr
Osawatomie
M. R. Wrens
Franklin Countians To Zone School In Topeka
Five representatives of Franklin County schools attend a zone school in Topeka. The group includes Ina Bainer Hawkins School Mrs Rachel Corbett Liberty School Harold Parkinson Wellsville and Jay Scott Franklin County Teachers Association officers. The event runs from yesterday to today.
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Friklin
Topeka
Lee County
Ina Bainer
Hawkins ‘School
Rachel Corbett
Liberty School
Harold Parkinson
Wellsville
Jay Scott
Franklin County Teachers Association
Hospital Notes Admits Emmett Taylor Today
Admitted Emmett Taylor of 510 N. Poplar today. Dismissals include Mrs. Lester Markhart and baby son of Monroe Courts. Mrs. Denny Peterson and baby daughter of 823 N. Main. Elsa Towe of 603 N. Oak. Mrs. Gordon Hughes of Wellsville today.
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Lester Markhart
Monroe Courts
Denny Peterson
N. Main
Elsa Towe
N. Oak
Gordon Hughes
Wellsville
Sheriff's Office Works On Taxes Delinquent 1956 Property Taxes
The sheriff's office transfers delinquent 1956 personal property tax cases to the county treasurer Monday morning. Deputy Sheriff Josephine Evans says names addresses and the amounts due will be published.
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Josephine Evans
Johnston released convict with armed robbery convictions
Johnston, 38, freed from state prison last April, was convicted of armed and highway robbery among others. Prison officials claim involvement in killings of fellow convicts and an escape incident. The narrative lists multiple Neals and others connected to the case, with unclear additional details.
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Johnston
Farm Prices Dip Slightly as Meat and Vegies Fall
The Agriculture Department reports farm prices fell about 1.2 percent from mid August to mid September, ending a six month rise. Lower meat animal and vegetable prices drove the drop, while dairy and eggs rose. The mid September level is 3.8 percent above a year ago but 21.8 percent below the February 1951 peak. Farm input prices rose 0.3 percent to match the April record.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Landon Says No Campaign Plans for 1958
TOPEKA Alf M Landon stated he has no plans for a future gubernatorial bid in 1958 while noting appreciation for an article in the Highland Park News edited by Eileen R Jacoby. Landon first served as governor 25 years ago and later sought the GOP nomination for president but lost to FDR in his second term bid.
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Alf M. Landon
Highland Park
Eileen R. Jacoby
Landon
GOP
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Arkansas City Man Receives Driving Award in 1957
Fred Williams, a truck operator from Arkansas City, was named Driver of the Year for 1957 by the American Trucking Association. Williams received the honor at a Kansas City convention banquet, with ATA president R. C. Williams noting his trucks have logged over 16 million miles in 20 years without an accident.
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Wichita Us
Fred Williams
Arkansas City
Kansas Motor Carriers
Ray Simmons
Wilf Plaza
Kansas City
Thelermon
American Trucking Assn
R. C
Vern Phillips
Williams
Russell
Kas
Arkansas Cition
ATA
Birthday dinner honors Phillips families in Ottawa
Ottawa hosted a birthday dinner at home honoring Mrs. Kenneth Phillips and Mrs. Stella Phillips. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Chalender of Edgerton, Lori Lee Phillips of Emporia State College, Amy and Kenneth Phillips, and visiting relatives from Gardner, Gardner residents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Taylor and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Taylor. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Wiggins of Tacoma and Mr. and Mrs. Dee Wayne of Lawrence. T Q Paugh and Nora DeLaporte hosted and visited in Richmond, Missouri. Local Markets.
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Price
Dorothy Edmundson
Marietta Collins
Wayne Garrett
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George Bauer
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Becky
Topeka
John Porter
Valley Falls
Harold Price
Ada Price
Burg
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Ottawa
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Manhattan
L. W. Daniels
Elsmore
Harold Ericson
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Homer Wrafkuble
Kirkland
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Russell
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Lee Thamberlain
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Stella Phillips
Lloyd Chalender
Edgerton
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Emporia State College
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Frank Taylor
Gardner
Tom Taylor
Virgil Wiggins
Tacoma
Wash
Ross Morrow
Dee Wayne
T. QO. Paugh
T. C. Paughs
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Jerry
Richmond
JayCees To Hold Trap Shoot Sunday
Ottawa junior chamber of commerce sponsors a Sunday trap shoot at Forest Park starting 7 p m Merchandise prizes are offered. The JayCees revived an inactive range and have run the event since September 1 Ammunition and light refreshments are available at the shoot.
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