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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1981
Page
4
Winners announced across 4-H dairy and fowl classes at the Douglas County Free Fair. Names include Eugene George and Marci Hurley among Holstein contenders with champions and reserve titles. turkeys, ducks, geese, and poultry show entries led by Aric Branham, Marc Branham, and Tamara Sack. Horses and ponies also receive numerous blue ribbons and champion honors.
In Kansas City Kansas AP report Judge Dale E Saffels postponed a contempt hearing for PATCO official John L Willoughby to Aug 13 allowing more time for defense preparation. Four other PATCO leaders remain jailed as hearings consider if they are still in contempt after strike actions.
The Kansas Corporation Commission opens eight days of hearings on Gas Service Co. of Kansas City's request for a 17.3 million annual revenue rise with sessions in Topeka Wichita and Kansas City. Public comment begins 7 p.m. at each venue.
The Kansas Hospital Assn president says proposed Social and Rehabilitation Services policy changes on welfare medical payments unfairly penalize hospitals. He argues the plan ignores physician availability and patient access after hours, and claims the emphasis on outpatient care may not fit all cases. Harder cites savings of 18 million next year if approved.
Stafford Helm engagement announced for Kathleen L. Stafford daughter of Earl Stafford and Rodney W Helm son of Catherine Rittenhouse and Dean Helm. Helm in U S Navy. Wedding date not set. Fowler Riner engagement announced. Susan Fowler daughter of R Wayne Fowler and Michael J Riner fiancé is Robert Riner son of Lawrence and Patsy Riner. Fowler graduated psychology in 198? from Kansas University. Riner is a 1971 Lawrence High School graduate. Both employed at KU. A December wedding planned.
4-H EHU notes Jayhawk 4-H met for Little Fair at Roy Leonard home. A display titled Footsteps From the Past. . . Echoes into the Future was chosen. Next meeting is a records party Aug. 17. Reno Bobwhite 4-H had four winners July 31 in Leavenworth Gail Herrington Myrtle McDonald Alison Smith and Dan Wiley won ribbons. Campout at Lake Perry drew over 40 participants including siblings and parents.
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