County backs away from Ottawa airport plan
Franklin County Commissioners told Ottawa City Commissioners they will not join or fund a joint program to operate and improve the Ottawa Municipal Airport until the city shows a definite future benefit for county residents. Commissioner Roger Keith said no cutting ties but urged the city to take the first steps to make the airport attractive for all.
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George
Pyle
Franklin County
Ottawa
Roger Keith
County weighs half mill levy for airport and delays gravel pact
County leaders reject a half mill property tax for airport improvements citing lack of support and legal concerns. They would fund bridges only if pursued. The board also delayed a gravel-use agreement with the city for a taxiway, estimating 11 000 dollars in labor and fuel. County Commissioners reappointed County Appraiser Charles Clark to a four year term by a 2 1 vote, with Roy Swank voting no. Peffly praised Clark while Swank cited no reasons for opposition.
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Carmen Peffly
Larry Larson
Peffly
Robert Mills
Charles Clark
Clark
Russell Wray
Wray
Roy Swank
Arrests Clear Local Theft Burglary Cases In Newton Area
Sheriff's and Public Safety officials say arrests of a Newton man and a 17 year old Richmond boy tied to a weekend fishing boat theft near Richmond helped clear multiple cases. John E. Roberts 26 Newton faces felony theft charges. juvenile suspect also charged and in juvenile custody. Police expect more theft clearances from the arrests. Local cases include a Saddleback Lounge money box theft in 1977, a 1980 desk drawer theft, a 1981 purse theft, and Harvey County’s 1990 diamond ring theft, all linked to the pair. Only the fishing boat has been recovered.
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Sheriff's
Department of Public Safety
Newton
Richmond
John E. Roberts
Earl R. Wilson
Kansas City
Kan
Sheriff's Office
Renee Redmond
Ottawa
RFD
North Main
Harvey County
Mrs Grace E Rule 89 Topeka services at Dengel Son Mortuary
Funeral services for Mrs Grace E Stewart Rule 89 Topeka will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Dengel Son Mortuary with burial in Highland Cemetery Rev Earl Zimmerman to officiate She was born January 22 1892 at Miltonvale moved to Topeka in 1965 from Ottawa where she lived most of her life She worked as a stenographer for Warner Fence Co before 1920 She was married to Homer T Rule on December 5 1912 He died in 1965 Survivors include a daughter Mrs George F Mueller Topeka and two grandchildren She was the last member of her family.
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Grace E. Rule
Grace E. (Stewart) Rule
Topeka
Dengel & Son
Highland Cemetery
Earl Zimmerman
Rule
Miltonvale
Ottawa
Warner Fence Co
First United Methodist Church
Homer T. Rule
George F. Mueller
Kansas
Homer T. Rule Sr
St. Francis Hospital
Reagan Plans Public Address To Congress On Economy
Washington AP President Reagan will address a joint session of Congress Tuesday night at 9 p.m. EST to outline his economic recovery program. He has not appeared publicly since the March 30 assassination attempt and has avoided large crowds while remaining at the White House since returning from the hospital on April 11. The speech follows an Easter recess and comes after talks with Senate and House leaders about the economic plan.
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Washington
Reagan
Congress
House
Senate
White House
Larry Speakes
Speakes
Capitol Hill
Capitol
Howard H. Baker Jr
Tennessee
Thomas P.neill Jr
Massachusetts
Wreck Leaves One Injured Near Overbrook
A 17 year old, Donald E. Finch of Overbrook, is listed in good condition at Ransom Memorial Hospital after a one vehicle crash seven miles north of town. His Datsun left the road, struck a field drive and rolled onto its side, with a broken collarbone and ribs reported.
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Pomona
Donald E. Finch
Overbrook
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Here
Finch
Rmh
Bradley Wheat
Ottawa Kansas Notices Review of Assessments May 4 1987
The City of Ottawa Kansas Governing Body will meet at 9 35 am in City Hall to review and adjust assessments for street improvements Elm Street from US 290 to Michigan Subdivision. Costs total 74538 69 paid by general tax and 1817061 paid by improvement district. Notice calls for interested property owners to appear. Also included is a separate probate notice for Velma N Rowland estate final settlement hearing May 15, 1981 in Franklin County.
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Ottawa
Kansas
City Commission
City Hall
Ath & Walhul Streets
Protead
Elm Street
Alchigan
Atchison
Allim
Cty
Franklin County
Cme
District Court
Velma N Rowland
State of Kansas
Jerry Lee Rowland
Velmar Rowland
Velma N. Rowland
Sand Court
Ad Briefs Show Weekend Sales And Local Events
Patchwork of local ads lists prom dress shops and open house at Chippewa with tours, a corrected market item for Marvin's Market lean file, flight lesson offer, garden center specials, furniture discount, craft days, weed department sale on chemicals, church and school notices, and bond solicitation from a financial firm. The items mention Ottawa area venues, dates, and prices.
Ticket Information Call for Event Details
Call 242-5200 Ext 218 for ticket information. Adult tickets cost 3.50 and children 2.50.
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Sacred Heart
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Kathy Thomas
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