Mid-Continent Takes Over Royal Crest Builders Project
Gerald E. James of Mid-Continent Federal Savings and Loan says the firm has assumed total control of Royal Crest Builders projects in the Westhaven Addition, naming George Jones as project manager. An office at 719 Westhaven Drive handles future contacts.
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Gerald E. James
Mid-Continent Federal Savings and Loan
Royal Crest Builders
Westhaven Addition
George Jones
Westhaven Drive
Hayes opens carpet store at 523 SE 10th
John Hayes of 1300 Grandview announced a new floor covering shop at 523 SE 10th featuring carpets linoleum Formica and ceramic tile with a hoped for Monday opening. He has 13 years experience as a Newton carpet installer and spoke after a creditors meeting with Mid-Continent Federal Savings and Loan about alternatives to protect the project and creditors.
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John Hayes
Grandview
SE 10Th
Hayes
Newton
Drivers honored for McLain Grair Inc safe driving awards
The manager Bill G Brown announced this week that two drivers received safe driving honors. Richard Dickson earned a nine year award while William McNeil received a one year award. The piece also notes Afar tribal tombs in Dankali built from branches and stones marking enemies killed.
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McLains Grair Inc
Bill G Brown
Richard Dickson
William McNeil
Dankali
Africa
Crossroads Cooperative Assn
John D. Schmidt
Ralph Hiebert
Harry Neufeld
Pete Dominguez
Margaret Hawkins
William Dreier
Frank McLean
Harold Pocock
Chester Baird
Irvin Fast
Curt Janzen
Arnold Thiessen
Richard Alcorn
Paul Graber
Willard Thiessen
Vernon Richert
John David Schmidt
Verney Voth
Lander to retire after 45 years with The Newton Kansan
Jack Lander, Publisher and General Manager, will retire December 31 after 45 years at The Newton Kansan. He began as an advertising salesman on February 1, 1931 after graduating from the University of Missouri School of Journalism in 1929 and work with the Brownsville Herald and Pampa Times. A summer Newton stint in advertising and circulation preceded his first newspaper exposure.
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Jack Lander
Newton Kansan
The
Kansan
University of Missouri School of Journalism
Brownsville
Tex
Herald
Pampa, Tex
Times
Newton
Jack
Jean
Lander
Robert J. Anderson
Kansas City
Today in History December 11 1976 Highlights
Today marks the 346th day of 1976 with 20 days remaining. Notable events include Germany and Italy declaring war on the United States in 1941 and Indiana becoming the 19th state in 1816. Other items note Louis Napoleon’s 1848 election, Edward VIII’s abdication in 1936, Mussolini withdrawing from the League of Nations in 1937, and Rockefeller Jr offering Manhattan real estate for a UN headquarters in 1946.
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Associated Press
Germany
Italy
United States
Indiana
Louis Napoleon
France
Edward VIII
England
George VI
Benito Mussolini
League of Nations
Roer River
John D. Rockefeller Jr
Manhattan
United Nations
China
East Pakistan
Santa Fe plans 1977 capital spend of 305 million
Santa Fe Industries will invest 305 million in 1977, CEO John S. Reed said, up from 271 million in 1976. Rail plans include 1,449 new freight cars, 115 rebuilt diesels, 1,100 freight cars, 355 miles of welded rail, and bridge renewals. Natural resources will get 102 million for oil and mineral exploration and lease acquisitions.
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Topeka
Kan
Santa Fe Industries
John S. Reed
Transportation
Santa Fe Railway
Santa Fe
Randall Snapp Wins Century III Leaders Scholarship
Newton High student Randall Snapp has won the Century III Leaders Scholarship at the school. Principal Steve Williams notes the award is sponsored by the National Association of Secondary Principals and Shell Oil Company. Snapp advances to state competition for two $1,000 scholarships and a shot at the $10,000 national prize. runners up were Brian Ewert Anita Sauerwein and Matt Stegner. judges included Tracey Bennett Don Colburn Rev. Jerry Griffin and Dr. Fred Saab.
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Randall Snapp
Newton High
Steve Williams
National Assn. of
Shell Oil Company
Brian Ewert
Anita Sauerwein
Matt Stegner
Tracey Bennett
Don Colburn
Jerry Griffin
Fred Saab
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Mid- Continent
Newton Publishing Company, Inc
Harvey
Walton
Associated Press Inland Daily
Ass'n Kansas Press Association
North Newton
Elbing
Goessel
Halstead
Hesston
Moundridge
Sedgwick
Newton & No. New Qian
Rico Axtell
Christian Bethel Deacone
Reese Market
Carter Pharma
Dillons
Gibson's Grampy's
Hesston Records
Pic Quik Foods
Quick Mart
Reese Drug Star Santa Fe Depot
Walker's Corner
Kansas
Ansan Lyat
Anderson Wie Bang
South Kansas Cedar Village
North Main
Meridian & Spencer Road
Russell
Stev OL Hurst
Main
Kodak
Old Mill Plaza
Ners
As Estes Rs
Aeting
Ford
City of
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Kg&e
Department of Community Development
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