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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1987
Page
7
Forecast calls for clear skies tonight with near mid 40s. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Sunny and warmer Thursday with highs in the low 70s and a similar wind. Friday through Sunday bring chances of showers and thunderstorms with weekend highs in the 70s to low 80s and overnight lows around 40s northwest to upper 40s in central and east areas.
Wellsville Police Chief John Crespi announced the department’s participation in an Operation ID program. Citizens are urged to engrave their driver license number on valuables to deter burglary and aid recovery. The department offers a free engraver, stickers, and a how-to guide via 883-2691.
Universal Good Friday services will run 11 30 a m to 1 30 p m Fridays at First United Methodist Church Ottawa. Sponsored by the Ottawa Ministerial Association the lunch hour schedule allows downtown workers to attend. Rev Earl Zimmerman says worshipers may come and go as needed with a sermon on Jesus last words from the cross. Ministers include Zimm erman Faith Lutheran Henry Roberts Jr Westminster Presbyterian Dave Peterson Trinity United Methodist Paul Turner Wesleyan Jerry Harnden First United Methodist Jack Hare Church of the Brethren and Don Richardson First Christian Church.
Gov. Mike Hayden signs a 3.3 million state census bill to prepare for 1989 reapportionment and a 1992 redraw based on the 1990 federal census. The plan aims to redefine 165 districts, with opposition citing potential 5 million costs and double redraws before 1992. Secretary of State Bill Graves will run the count for residents as of Jan 1, 1988.
Wall Street held a slim gain with the Dow at 2255.68, up 2.70 amid an 8 to 5 edge for advancers. Volume on the NYSE reached 103.93 million shares as AT&T led activity, with Texaco, IBM, GE and AMEX among movers.
Richard Duling of Quenemo received a Class 1 wastewater treatment facility operator certification from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. He qualified based on training experience and a written examination.
Admissions list Fern Williams Ruth Cope G Dewey Mc Clay Elmer Sieg Tuesday. Discharges include Sandra Stankard James Nickelson Terry Throckmorton Ruth Robbins and Etta Barnhart Tuesday. Births report three newborns to Kiser, Hoke, and Seeger families. AI Tests Rae Ann Coleman, 24, Emporia, jailed on probation violation. Cathy Baasch, 16, Richmond, placed on six months probation for battery after guilty plea. Kevin Markley fined for accident left scene and no insurance. Anita Perez, Wichita, jailed for five days with fine under driver license suspension. Civil Dispositions show foreclosure case Franklin Savings Association vs Suttons dismissed after settlement. Vehicle incident: DPS van hits parked car on South Cherry, $675 damages.
Funeral services for Ruby Alice Mitchell Yohe 96 of Ottawa will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Dengel and Son Mortuary with Pastor Marvin Jamison officiating. Burial at Highland Cemetery. Also private graveside services for Jordan Robert Anderson stillborn son of Jan and Bert Anderson will be Thursday at Highland Cemetery. Memorials to Jordan Robert Anderson Memorial Fund. Joseph Edward Lidikay of Topeka, formerly Ottawa, funeral services are pending with Wilson and Son Funeral Home.
ECKAN will distribute government surplus commodities Monday in Franklin County with sites in Ottawa Rantoul Richmond Lane Pomona and Wellsville. PSU Language Day honors for Ottawa High School students Amy Sutton Michelle Wilson and Annie Foote. Marine Lance Cpl Paul L Boyke III graduated April 3 at Camp Pendleton and earned company honor man. A Kassebaum representative will meet constituents April 21 in Ottawa. railroad retirement board rep to assist retirees April 23 in Ottawa. SHANNON HULL awarded a $10 000 Medallion Scholar Award to McPherson College. Cynthia Ann Montague to practicum at Franklin County Mental Health Clinic.
Local businesses announce closures for Easter and spring promotions. John’s Barber Shop, Jay’s Hardware, and CJ’s Playhouse host events and hours. Merle Normans and Rainbow Beauty Bar offer items. Eagles Lodge and Auxiliary schedule events. bumper sticker fundraiser supports RMH.
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