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Newspaper

Newton Kansan

Location

Newton, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1975

Page

8

Cousins Win Prizes In Elementary Poster Contest

The Gonzalez cousins won third place in the elementary division of the National Career Guidance Week Poster contest. Jimmy Gonzalez accepts a check from Mrs. Charles Kosier, while Raymond Gonzalez holds their certificates. Betty Whiting taught the cousins.

Gonzalez Elementa Jimmy Gonzalez Fred Gonzalez N. Poplar Charles Kosier The Kansas Vocational Guidance Assn Raymond Gonzalez W. 2Nd Betty Whiting

Southside Relief Sewer work resumes after two week delay

Emerson Construction Co of Topeka resumes the Southside Relief Sewer line project near the wastewater treatment plant after a two week delay blamed on personnel and equipment shortages. Contract of $578,460.50 let in March, work started first week in May while city crews repair E 12th Street amid heavy truck traffic.

Emerson Construction Co Topeka Howard Knox City Works Knox Walter Construction Co Manhattan E. 12Th St E. 8Th E. 12Th 8Th St

Deaths and health notes from Newton area

Deaths include William B. Anderson 51 in Iran with Crest Engineering. services for him Monday in Newton. Harper-Rome Radake 71 also dies. services Saturday. Fire department reports May alarms 21 with 105 alarms year to date. six May calls smoke and steam, none injuries, losses peak at $270 for May. Larceny and theft cases cited. bicycles stolen, cash missing, hit and run damages. Divorces granted for two couples. petitions filed in auto negligence and quiet title cases. Births include Heather Dawn and three newborns. warranty deeds listed for property transfers.

William B. Anderson Iran Crest Engineering Co Petersen Funeral Home Gerald E. Housh Greenwood Cemetery E. K. Anderson Newton Harper Rome Ray) Radake Phyllis McDaniel Vicki Smith Burrton Vivian Elliott-Brownell- Wiley LaDean Ratzlaff Allison Mildred Murray Alison Chris Carlson S. Pine Keith Taylor Jack Ward Sharon Louise Hunter George Newell Hunter Barbrajean Neer Marvin Aldred Neer Ralph Garringer Ardith Sauerwein Robert A. Sauerwein Alvin B. King S. E. Smith Township 22 Steven Regier Charles City Iowa Heather Dawn Robert G. Regier Route 4 Steven Shepherd Halstead Axtell Christian Hospital John Sanders Walton Rodney M. Wedel Regal Crescent North Newton Lana Jean Bethel Deaconess Hospital Marvin H. Church Ruby M. Church Gene R. Smith Clara M. Smith

Markets Mixed as Traders Weigh Growth, Rates, and Coal Demand

U S stock indices edged lower in quiet trading as investors fret about higher rates if the economy accelerates. Dow down 2.59 at 816.72 with more decliners than gainers on the NYSE and a tiny slip in the AMEX. Coal stocks fell amid steel demand concerns while cattle and hog quotes were listed for Kansas City and Chicago markets. Local grain prices show Wheat 2.81, Soybeans 4.76, Mil e 4.20.

New York New York Stock Exchange American Stock Exchange NYSE Kansas City Choice

Indoor pool schedules announced with new classes

Newton Activity Swimming Pool opens for public swim 7:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays with age rules and lifeguard on duty. Senior citizens swim free starting June 23. Preschool Tiny Tots classes begin June 18 with Chris Hill, plus a Crown Proof class Aug 6 taught by Elaine Wilcox. Advanced Life Saving starts June 23 for 15 and older. Enroll at the Activities Center. call 283-7330.

Newton Chris Hill Elaine Wilcox Activities Center Ami American Red Cross Wichita

Walker and Dyck Named 1975 Interim Committee Chairs

Representatives Richard Walker and Harold Dyck were appointed chairmen of two House interim committees for 1975. Walker will head the Special Committee on Health and Human Resources and Dyck the Special Committee on Natural Gas.

Richard Walker Newton Harold Dyck Hesston Walker Dyck House Judiciary Committee Commercial and Financial Institutions

Kansas Traffic Death Log Update

Topeka AP reports 24 hour period ending 9 am Friday shows 2 traffic deaths in June 1975, compared with 10 in 1974. The year-to-date total stands at 686, matching figures from the comparable 1974 period.

Topeka Kan Kansas

Wheat farmers in Kansas face losses from pests and weather

In Sumner and nearby counties wheat suffers from root rot and mosaic virus, army worms, hail and prolonged rain. Officials estimate yields may drop into the 20s per acre while the statewide Kansas grain crop edges toward 377.6 million bushels, with dry conditions needed for harvest.

Wellington Kan Sumner County Kansas Cowley Harper Barber Merle Frame Agricultural Conservation and Stabilization Service Kansas Crop and Livestock Pier Service Frame Sam Rowe Sumner County Farm Extension

Gas Service Granted Rate Hike In Kansas

The Kansas Corporation Commission approved a 3.79 million increase for Gas Service Co, boosting annual revenue with an 8.9 percent return on rate base. About 357,800 customers in 212 Kansas communities will see an average 41 cents monthly rise, far below the company’s 8.85 percent request.

Topeka, Kan Kansas Corporation Commission Gas Service Co Kansas Topeka Wichita Kansas City Hutchinson Pittsburg Arkansas City Newton Johnson County Dale E. Saffels Corporation Commission Saffels Commission Securities Exchange Commission

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