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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1981
Page
9
Mrs Fern Finch aged 88 of 216 Ward died Friday night at Ransom Memorial Hospital. Lamb Roberts Funeral Homes handling arrangements. Also lists health meal menu for week, civil cases filed, vandalism incidents, and a non-injury vehicle collision in Safeway lot.
A 19 year old Lawrence woman Debra Boyd and her one year old daughter Melissa were injured in a one car crash on US 59 east of the Princeton curve about 9 PM Friday. The car left the roadway struck a speed limit sign and overturned after hitting a tree. Both were taken to Ransom Memorial Hospital emergency room with injuries not thought serious.
Deals include GUYS and Dolls five off twenty five and thirty five perms through April fifteen. Sutton's Jewelry clocks Bulova Deb's Club and Steak House Pomona dance night featuring Country Riders nine to one Saturday. Agricultural Gypsum at Ottawa Lumber listings. Farm Bureau Tractor fire sale extended to April twenty seven. Ottawa Country Club Saturday night special Steak and Alaskan Crab cluster six ninety five. Young Place clothes markdowns to twenty five percent. Jay Merker accepting appointments at Sheila Miller's. Zenith twenty four inch black white TV only sixty nine ninety five. Smothered steak dinner bazaar April five at Masonic Temple. Allis Chalmers meeting April eight. Brady Farm Implement event. VFW weekend retreat with Timberlines and bean dinner Sunday. New VFW phone number and memberships offered.
The community information service at the 5th and Main center offers help and directs callers to appropriate resources. Questions cover licensing, summer employment in Tennessee, Ottawa singles club activities, world population, bike repair contacts, Lincoln and Kennedy assassination coincidences, and Kansas governor candidate rules.
The Ottawa Chamber of Commerce invites residents of Ottawa and the 290 School District to vote next Tuesday to elect five new school board members and three city commissioners. construction on East Second Street continues as Lake Region RC D Fashion Alternative and Emery's Appliance shops expand. The downtown area sees new stores opening and others growing as growth drivers. A fourth Small Business Class on Financial Statements is set for April 13 14 at Ottawa University from 7 to 9 pm in the Gold Room. Reservations: Greater Ottawa Chamber of Commerce 242-1000. The Sidewalk Sale is July 22 at 7 am. We hope to miss warm weather.
Clarence Dillingham, 28, ex University of Kansas social welfare instructor, was convicted on two counts of selling cocaine and one of marijuana and received concurrent sentences of 10 to 30 years. He sought release to aid society, but the judge refused. He was arrested after an undercover agent bought about $6,000 worth of drugs from him. Dillingham had returned from a December 1979 trip to Iran and taught at KU until his contract was not renewed in 1980.
The body of 18 year old Don Thelen Jr. was found on the shore of LaCygne Reservoir Linn County by a sheriff deputy and a Kansas game protector after a March 27 boating accident. He disappeared while swimming to shore as a boat capsized amid strong winds. His two friends reached shore safely.
A dentist may use an indirect capping temporary filling when decay would expose the pulp if fully removed. Medicated cement within the temporary filling protects the pulp, supports repair, and holds the site until a permanent filling can be placed after confirming pulp healing. Public service from Dr. Robert L. Bell, Ottawa.
Ottawa Department of Public Safety seeks whoever fired two bullets through a library window during the past week. Bullets apparently struck a wall and column inside after being fired from outside. no injuries or bullets recovered. Damages listed at 87 dollars.
The Department of Public Safety issues a warm weather reminder outlining moped legal requirements and safety tips. Eligible drivers must be at least 14 with a valid license or moped license, weight under 214 pounds, and only one operator unless the bike supports a passenger. Wear a helmet and ride with headlights on.
Nathan Joy James becomes pastor of Ottawa Bible Church at 16235 Poplar. Native of Fort Worth Texas, he comes from Southwest Bible Church in Prairie Village with wife Susan and two children Malachi and Moriah. They reside at 710 EB Thth.
A tornado touched down near McFarland in Wabaunsee County Friday afternoon, damaging two barns but causing no injuries. Winds up to 60 mph, blowing dust, reduced visibility in several west Kansas towns. Officials issued a tornado watch and forecast cooler weekend temperatures across the state.
SP4 Max W. Riemer of 127 N Poplar, son of Mr and Mrs Ralph E. Riemer, was promoted to sergeant in the Otiwa National Guard unit. He serves as a tactical wire team chief and is employed by Midwest Construction.
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