Franklin County debates lock seam pipe specs and bids
Area salesmen propose extra seam strength to prevent unraveling lock seam pipe. Counties including some in Iowa drew up specs to exclude lock seam pipe or require tack welding. Franklin County engineers discuss one year bids to widen competition while ensuring durability and price responsiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Leaver
Franklin County
Ron Miller
Wichita
Miller
Ottawa
Colorado
Missouri
J&j
Big R
Charles Mavity
Cameron
Welber
Dwayne Claussen
J&j Metal Products Co
Brown
Welborn
Out & About at Ottawa Arts Council Reception
Stan Herd, famed for the 1988 Beanfield Cola Wars, will attend a reception at the Ottawa Community Arts Council, 105 E. 5th, from 2 to 4 p.m. Art on display includes Herd’s works and posters from 1988 Ottawa. Also showing are John Bowman’s miniature farm implements and Lynn Wicke’s post rock carvings, with Anne Goldsmith and Bill Howe exhibiting at local venues. The Emporia State University theatre plans an evening of two one act plays The Manager and
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stan Herd
Ottawa
Ottawa Community Arts Council
Herd
Otttawa
John Bowman
Lynn Wicke
Anne Goldsmith
Lyndon
Ransom Memorial Hospital
S. Main
Bill Howe
Ottawa Library
Fifth and Main
Emporia
Emporia State University Theatre
Tone Clusters Play Opens at King Hall This Weekend
Senior theatre majors direct Tone Clusters, opening at 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in Karl G. Bruder Theatre, King Hall. Tickets cost 6 dollars, 5 for seniors, 3 for ESU students. box office at 316 342 5374. The Nelson-Atkins Museum cancels the Clarence and Margaret Kivett Lecture due to illness. Bicent Scully was to speak. Rosemary Clooney concert at Topeka Center postponed for health reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl G. Bruder
King Hall
ESU
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Clarence and Margaret Kivett
Bicent Scully
American Architectural History
Planners adopt new county plan across Franklin County
Franklin County advances a new comprehensive planning document written by Gary Griffith of Griffith and Associates Prairie Village. The plan outlines population and market data existing conditions strategic issues long range goals and recommends coordinated zoning and development actions while noting it lacks legal force and will be reviewed yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellsville
Utah Road
Shawnee Road
Ottawa
Reno Road
Nebraska Road
Louisiana Road
Jackson Road
Griffith
Gary Griffith
Griffith and Associates
Prairie Village
Franklin County Commission
J.B. Hall
Franklin County
County Commission
Hall
Homemakers Show Highlights Barrett Home Demonstrations
Home economist Sharon Barrett demonstrated kitchen appliances easy recipes and tips at Ottawa Municipal Auditorium for about 300 attendees. Barrett, with a dietetics degree from Oklahoma State University, represents Homemakers Schools Inc. Gifts included a cookbook, recipes, coupons, entry forms, and a power mixer. Prizes ranged from grocery bags to baking stones and cookbooks as Homemakers Schools states they will conduct 300 locations nationwide this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homemakers
Ottawa Municipal Auditorium
Sharon Barrett
Barrett
Oklahoma State University
Homemakers Schools Inc
Madison
Wis
Homemakers Schools
Violin maker Earse Atchley dies at 88 in Kansas City
The renowned violin maker Earse V. Atchley died Saturday at age 88 in Kansas City Missouri. He crafted instruments for musicians worldwide and gained broad recognition in the luthier community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City, Mo
Atchley
Oklahoma City bombing death toll rises to 57
Oklahoma City grows grimmer as the bombing death toll hits 57 in the worst U.S. terrorist attack. Investigators pursue two John Doe suspects amid warrants and sightings while officials say homegrown extremists are likely responsible. President Clinton declares mourning and plans a memorial visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
U.S
John Doe
Jon Hansen
Hansen
Clinton
Hillary Clinton
Federal Drug Enforcement Agency
Testimony Delayed as Jurors Protest Guardia Force Change
In Los Angeles jurors protested a sheriff's guard replacement and demanded a meeting with Judge Lance Ito. The police criminalist's testimony was postponed indefinitely as Ito conferred with lawyers and sheriff's officials behind closed doors, seeking to quell the sequestered jury turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
APY
Superior Court
Lance Ito
Ito
Suspects Sought in Junction City Explosion Case
Manager says investigators focus on the Manhattan area with possible connections to Fort Riley. Ronald Moore recalled seeing a man resembling the sketch at a Texaco store with a yellow rental truck. He described the man as fair skinned, slender, medium height with a flat top. A second man was in the store. Moore noted GI presence from Fort Riley. A Junction City rented truck is believed to be the vehicle used in the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction City
Manhattan
Fort Riley Army Post
Ronald Moore
Texaco
Moore
Fort Riley
Recital Set for Wednesday at Ottawa University Chapel
Mayumi Okatsu of Yokohama Japan will give a senior piano recital at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in Ottawa University chapel. She will perform Bach Beethoven Kreisler Bartok and Chopin pieces. Guest violinist Beth Lewis, daughter of Tom and Alice Joy Lewis of Ottawa, will join. Okatsu, a music major, presents the recital in partial fulfillment of her BA in music requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayumi Okatsu
Yokohama
Japan
Ottawa
University Chapel
Bach
Beethoven
Kreisler
Bartok
Chopin
Beth Lewis
Tom and
Alice Joy Lewis
Okutsu
Hazardous Waste Drop Off and Choir Concert Notice
Deposit household hazardous waste including old pesticides cleaners motor oil batteries and paint at FACO HHW Facility on Friday morning to afternoon. Also listed is the Handbell and Vocal Choir Concert at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Bun on April 23 at 4 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FACO
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Bun
Also Mentioned on This Page
Out & About
Rosemary Clooney
Topeka Performing Arts Center
Herald
Nater
Ssess Seed
Pear Enaene
Cu. Fl
Hillsdale Mevem
Pomona
Economist
OMA
Ralph Tanner
Rep. Central Comm
Mon
National Bank
Fr. Co. Health Dept
Little Dragon Restaurant
Helton
The
Ottawa Herald
S. Cedar
Kansas
Jim R. Hitchday
Bemis
Tom Love
Gene Kelsey
Virginia Howe
Wayne Snow
Jean Rossman
State of Kansas
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!