Obituary and local notices from Ottawa area
Mrs. Dollie Violet Lowrance, 84, of Ottawa area, died Thursday in Nortonville. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday at Dengel & Son Mortuary with burial at Wellsville Cemetery. Rev. Robert Kendall officiating. Survived by son Duane Lowrance, stepchildren Ernest Lowrance and Ida Paul, sister Elizabeth Foster, brothers Lucky Williams, Marion Williams, Raymond Williams, and numerous grandchildren. Included are admissions, dismissals, births, marriages, theft reports, and agricultural commodity quotations from Kansas City and Ottawa.
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Dollie v. Lowrance
Dollie Violet Lowrance
S. Locust
Nortonville
Dengel & Son Mortuary
Wellsville
Robert Kendall
First Baptist Church
Thomas Fredrick Lawrance
Duane Lowrance
Lakewood Hills
Ernest Lowrance
S. Main
Ida Paul
Sunflower Plaza
Elizabeth Foster
Rantoul
Lucky Williams
Ottawa
Marion Williams
Waverly
Raymond Williams
Harlingen
Texas
Rhodesians Strike Guerrilla HQs in Zambia Raid
Rhodesian commandos attacked Lusaka in a two hour raid destroying the office residence of guerrilla leader Joshua Nkomo and two other headquarters. Health officials reported at least 10 dead and many wounded as foreign observers noted heightened risk around the capital.
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Lusaka
Zambia
Joshua Nkomo
London
Nkomo
Patriotic Front
Kenneth Kaunda
Salisbury
Robert Mugabe
Rhodesia
Walking Trend Foreseen By Wisconsin Professor
In 1979 Americans are rediscovering walking as a natural healthy exercise says Maurita Robarge a fitness expert and University of Wisconsin LaCrosse professor. A brisk walk burns about 300 calories per hour and is gentler on feet than jogging while boosting cardiovascular efficiency and posture.
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Chicago
Maurita Robarge
University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse
Ms. Robarge
Robarge
Scholl
In Memoriam Mrs Dolle V Lowrance Ottawa Nortonville
Obituary notice for Dolle V Lowrance longtime Ottawa resident who died Thursday April 12 1979 at Village Villa Nursing Home Nortonville Kansas. Funeral services set for Monday 11 a.m. at Dengel and Son Mortuary with interment at Wellsville Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday afternoon at the mortuary.
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Lowrance
Dolle V. Lowrance
Ottawa
Ilfetong
Village Villa
Nortonville
Kansas
Dengel & Son
Wellsville
Easter Weekend Local Sales and Events Hit Ottawa Area
Local merchants announce Easter specials and events across Ottawa and nearby towns. Offers include potted plants, dresses, toys, and toys, with charity rides and theater performances. Open Easter hours listed for restaurants and clubs, plus sales on frozen foods and jewelry. Community notices praise local shops and promotions.
Local County Cancer Group To Knock On Doors
Franklin County American Cancer Society launches April door to door fund drive with chairs Jerry Robson Jane Kramer Anne Meade Mitzi Wallace Mary Ann Bishop and Earl DeVore guiding rural business and residential efforts. Target is 9504 dollars. campaign includes cancer education and prevention messages for public awareness and early treatment. Betty Kimball notes rural Ottawa start. youths will participate and services like a support group and a Joan closet are planned.
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Franklin County
American Cancer Society
Jerry Robson
Jane Kramer
Crusade
Anne Meade
Mitzi Wallace
Mary Ann Bishop
Rantoul
Earl DeVore
Robson
Betty Kimball
Cancer Association
Ottawa
Joan Closet
DPS and Sheriff's March crime report summary
The Ottawa DPS and Franklin County Sheriff's Department released March crime tallies. The DPS logged 37 thefts, 37 vandalism incidents, 4 assaults, 3 arsons, 2 burglaries, 1 sex offense, 2 narcotics cases, and 5 runaways with clearances noted. Fire losses were about 5375 dollars. accidents caused 21250 in damages. 15 property-damage incidents over 300. 27 under 300. 8 with personal injury. The dog catcher answered 70 calls, impounding 32 animals. Deputies logged 23000 miles. reserves 212 hours. The sheriff’s office reported 27 arrests, 16 criminal reports, 290 civil processes, 19 warrants, 11 prisoner transports, 18 disturbance calls, 1 house fire, 6 miscellaneous fires, and 12 citations. Offenses included one assault and battery, one burglary from a vehicle, two felony thefts, one forgery, recoveries of stolen property, and three drug possessions among other reports. Deputies logged nearly 16000 miles. cruisers totalled high mileage. In Kingstown, St Vincent explosions near Soufriere volcano caused evacuations as ashes fell. 17,000 residents within 10 miles at risk. 100,000 islanders overall. Authorities warned of eruption risk amid tremors. roads flooded as residents flee with belongings.
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Ottawa Department of Public Safety
Franklin County Sheriff's Department
DPS
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S. Elm
Everett Wray
Bill Tillman
Vassar
Sheriff’s News
Dennis W. Schulz
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Georgia Ann Raby
Leslie G. Silvey
Wanda Laverne Allen
Michael D. Lear
Deanna L. Thompson
David C. Potter
Candace L. Rodgers
F.o
Wisconsin
KCK
Kansas City, Kan
Wyandotte County
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Ztrs
Ad Briefs
Silverlake
Woolworth’s
L&m Buffet
Laura's Rustic Junction
W. 2Nd
Young Place
Jeanie’s Cab Company
Sacred Heart Church
Ottawa High Children’s Theatre
Elks Lodge
Blue Grass Music
Ottawa Country Club
Colonial Inn
Michael J. Esser
Edward D. Jones and Company
P. D. Box F
Pamida
Clio
Metzger Salvage
Metzger
VFW
Ross and the Country Gentlemen
Guys and Dolls Hair Fashions
Kan
Turner’s
West 15Th
Tim’s
Westard
Franklin County Chemical Warehouse
Humane Shelter
19Th St
Mon
Ariens
Lamb-Roberts
Funeral Home
County Cancer Group
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Bridgetown
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H&r Block
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