Diesel vs Gasoline Debate Renewed at City Commission
A city commission hearing on June 13 purchase of a Berry Tractor payloader at 19308 spurred renewed diesel vs gasoline discussion. Staff favored gasoline due to storage, maintenance. West urged reconsideration, citing cheaper diesel operation, while Wiley defended broad specs allowing equal or Berry option. Mayor Garcia pressed for re-bid, but motion to reconsider was dropped. details covered city specs and bid history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane Weat
Commission
Berry Tractor Co
Wichita
Victor L. Phillips Co
Deane Wiley
West
David L. Green
Phillips Co
Green
Berry
Wiley
D. C. Garcia
Phillips
Berry Tractor and Implement Co
Market Report At One P.M. Dow Falls As Stocks See Loss
At 1 p.m. stock quotes show declines across multiple issues including International Harvester International Paper and National Distiller. The Dow Jones industrial average stood at 800.65, down 2.78 points from the prior figure, with futures and commodities activity noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goffe-Carkener-Blackford, Inc
TBM
Senecene International Harvester
International Paper
Mar Cor
National Distiller Northern Nekutad Epl
Chicago
Harvest Hampered by Rain and Shortage of Cutters in Southwest Kansas
Wheat harvest across Southwest Kansas stalls as heavy rains soak fields and delay drying. In Hamilton and Kearny counties, rainfall halted progress with some crews arriving but idle awaiting dry conditions. Wichita, Grant, Stanton, and Lane counties report scarce custom cutters and damp straw delaying work into next week. Officials warn that full swing may resume only after fields dry, with scattered showers forecast and cool relief late in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathiloper
Kansas
Haskell County
Hamilton County
Richard
Dick” Golladay
Golladay
Syracuse
Lakin
Line
Wichita County
Wichita County Agricultural Office
Larry Snyder
Grant County
Synder
Stanton County
State County Sherifff
Scott City
Jack Stroade
Lane County
Dighton
Stroadée
Garden City
Andy Enhart
Finney County
Finney Fair Queen Contest open for applications
Fifth annual Finney County Fair Queen Contest opens Monday with a July 16 entry deadline. Zola Upsilon Beta Sigma Phi sponsors the event using plurality voting via official ballots in downtown merchants. Balloting runs July 30 noon to August 15 noon with two runners up, crowning August 13, and proceeds fund scholarships at Garden City Community Junior College and local service projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zola Upsilon of
Beta Sigma Phi
Asone
Finney County
Garden City Community Junior College
Parking Lot Area Demolition Soon
The Garden City Urban Renewal Agency announced federal funding ends September 7 and its books close August 20. Director Marsha Adams and secretary Diana Rojas will lose jobs. contracts remain, and the agency will run with a volunteer board. Geier Electric moves by July 19, demolition starts next week, site turned over August 20. Realignment contracts at Sth Jones Walnut to be awarded. five houses moved, basements barricaded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden City Urban Renewal Agency
Fed
Marsha Adams
Diana Rojas
Urban Renewal Agency
Adama
Geier Electric
Hospital dismissals list includes names and addresses
Today several patients are discharged from St. Catherine Hospital. Names include Fred A. Brockett 1203 Parkwood, Jonell Arlene Dimitt 623 Garden City Ave, Jeannie Foster 317 N 9th, Beckie Gardiner RT 1, Mrs. Ross E. Lane, Leon Mra Burl Rogers Leoti, Billy R. Sturgis 108 S a, Joe Weddle 920 Davis, Walter Coerber Deer, Mrs Orgin Page 412 N 4th, Ellen E Ackley 1309 E Johnson, Allison E Ackley 1308 E Johnson, Leslie Becker Dodge, plus Harold F Beyne II 24 and Sarah uae Dale 24 both Chicago, Ronald Schwartz 24 and Glenda Jean Zubeck 26 both Garden City, Harold Alan Mowery 22 Cleveland Tenn and Dorothy Alice Lewis 23 Garden City, Richard Earl Wing 33 and Connie Sue Holovach 21 both Garden City. Police traffic bonds forfeited for Richard Sherman 707 Evans improper
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Catherine
Fred A. Brockett
Parkwood
Harold F. Beyne II
Sarah Uae Dale
Chicago
Ronald Schwartz
Glenda Jean Zubeck
Garden City
Harold Alan Mowery
Cleveland
Tenn
Dorothy Alice Lewis
Richard Earl Wing
Connie Sue Holovach
Injured Worker Timothy Zerr Flown to Denver Rehab Center
Timothy C. Zerr of Park Kansas was injured Wednesday when he dived into water at a road project east of the city. He sustained a fractured neck and is paralyzed from the shoulders down, now in critical but stable condition and to be airlifted to Craig Rehabilitation Center Englewood Colorado for specialized treatment. his marriage was set for July 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy C. Zerr
Park
Kan
St. Catherine Hospital
Zerr
Craig Rehabilitation Center
Englewood
Colo
Denver
Denver Hospital
Parking and traffic fines listed in Garden City page three
A Garden City page three listing tallies numerous fines for traffic and parking violations. Names include Lawrence Anstaelt and Son, Nancy Gigot, Charles Ogden, Earl D. Cherry, and others with offenses ranging from meter violations to speeding and driving while intoxicated. Several residents from Garden City and nearby streets face fines from $2 to $105 for infractions such as improper parking, speeding, careless driving, and lacking licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Anstaelt
Bible Circus Vacation Bible School Opens Monday
Fellowship Baptist Church begins its Bible Circus Vacation Bible School Monday and runs through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. Children ages 4 to 13 are invited. free snow cones, circus games, and supervision by Mr and Mrs Bobby Worley of Millen, Ga. Call 275-5301 or 276 TH for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellowship Baptist Church
Bobby Worley
Millen, Ga
State halves fuel use with new vehicle rules
Topeka officials unveil a state program cutting gasoline use by state owned cars. A central motor pool will operate after July 1 1973 with no personal assignments except justified cases. Cars to run 10 mph below posted speed limits and air conditioning to be restricted on warm days. Citizens asked to report violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Henry Schwaller
Adeministration
Schwaller
Kansas
State Capitol
Independence Day Events Planned for Wednesday
A full Independence Day program is planned with 10 am preliminaries for Teeny Miss Independence at the city pool and wading pool judging for ages 2 5. Entries close tonight with Karen Atkinson at 276 8085. Activities include Bison baseball at Clint Lightner field 2 pm, two softball tournaments, and the Cecil Baker Memorial Horseshoe event at Finnup Park. The 8 pm observance at Finney County Fairgrounds ends with a 10 30 fireworks show and a Veterans of Foreign Wars official speaker, John Slang of LaCrosse. Traffic flow details will be released Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen Atkinson
Bison
Clint Lightner
Cecil Baker
The
Telegram
Finnup Park
Finney County Fairgrounds
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United
Official Sanction For July Fourth
The Garden City council on Wednesday proclaimed July 4 a day of Freedom and Liberty. Mayor D C Garcia signed the declaration submitted by Mac Linn of the Peacine Day Celebration Committee noting the 19th anniversary of the United States founding and marking a peaceful Independence Day for youths and adults alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardens City
D.C. Garcia
Mac Linn
Peacine
United States of America
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Garcia
City
Ely
Phillips Company
AIP
Ernest Marquardt
N. 12Th
Marquardt
Mr. Ripley
Bunge Corp
Kearny County
Merlin Line
Individge
Wilteheir
Don Larkin
Ron Schreibvogel
Sth-Jones-Walnut
Allison E. Ackley
E. Johnson
Leslie Becker
Dodgery
Legals
Richard Sherman
Evans
Garden City Telegram
Richard Joe Copple
Pershing
Alan James Faulconer
Eminence Rt
Diana K.ebm
Rt. 1
Andrey Dale Lightcap
Garden City Ave
Linda Knoll
Mildred E. Harkness
Stephen F. Clepper
Ronald George Wigner
Howerton
Jim Miller
Burnside Dr
Sharon L. Angeles
Harriett D. Peat
E. Emerson
Ruth J
Bible Circus
America
T.V
Modern Radio
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