Area News Shorts Taxes rise in Osawatomie budget
Osawatomie area reports a 42 percent tax increase if the city budget passes, with a 54.81 mill levy up 16.34 mills. Major jump in bonds and interest, 36.23 mills, from 21.95 last year. Budget down 111,646 from last year to 3,741,000. Also notes Gardner and Osage City budget items and school registrations, plus Spring Hill pool reopening after health department closure due to murky water from nearby gravel dust.
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Johnson County Health Department
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Local events brief run of summer notices
VFW members and guests welcome Leonard and the Strangers Saturday at 9 PM. Village Shoppe Sidewalk Sale offers half price leftovers. Elks family picnic Sunday August 6 at Celebration Hall with dishes and children’s games. Ottawa Country Club August 5 rib dinner. Pomona Lions Free Ham Bean Supper September 16 5 30 PM City Park. Eagles Steak Night August 5 6 30 to 8 PM with Rhythm Kings dance 9 PM. Bow hunting clinic August 5 9 to 5 at Budge's Sport Center. Montgomery Ward summer Saturday closings. Herald subscribers note call 242 4700 by 6 30 PM. Getaway Club dance Pomona no cover. Live music at the Blue Room Friday with Len Mac Rick. cheapest beer in town.
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James W. Witham rites set at Centropolis Baptist Church
James W Jim Witham 42 of Ottawa RFD 4 died Aug 3 at St Luke s Hospital Kansas City Mo Funeral services at 10 am Monday at Centropolis Baptist Church with burial in Evergreen Mound Cemetery Rev Larry Spain officiating He born March 26 1936 Pomona son of L A and Mabel J Green Witham lifelong Franklin County resident He was a farmer stockman DeKalb Seed Dealer for Franklin County 14 years He served with the 127th Field Artillery 35th Inf Div National Guard He was a Missions Director at Centropolis Baptist Church He married Donna J Roed Nov 17 1961 in Centropolis Surviving are his parents three daughters Brenda Carol Janet two brothers Lilbern Arthur Witham Jr Kansas City and Howard D Witham Ottawa RFD 4 and a sister Mrs Helen Frances Rose Cullison Family will receive friends 7 30 to 8 30 pm Saturday at Dengel Son Mortuary Contributions suggested to Centropolis Baptist Church Mission Fund in care of church or mortuary.
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Jim" Witham
Ottawa
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Pomona
L.A
Mabel J. (Green) Witham
Franklin County
DeKalb
127Th Field Artillery
35Th Inf
National Guard
Donna J. Roed
Centropolis
Brenda
Carol
Janet
Lilbern Arthur Witham Jr
Howard D. Witham
Helen Frances Rose
Cullison
Dengel & Son
Centropolis Baptist Church Mission Fund
James W. Jim
St. Luke’s Hospital
Missouri
FCC Declines CB radio volunteer enforcement aid
The FCC declines accepting unpaid volunteers to enforce CB radio rules citing a federal ban on voluntary U.S. government service. Citizens may still report violations to local field offices while the agency notes interest from CB enthusiasts and reports of an FCC advisory committee recommendation.
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Charlie
Federal Communications Commission
CB Radio
United States
FCC
John Small
FCC Advisory Committee
July Crime Report Highlights City DPS Activity
Ottawa Department of Public Safety logged 764 calls in July with 716 cleared. Notable figures include burglaries with two cleared, thefts 18 of 37, assaults 11 of 13, vandalism eight of 30, narcotics one of one, runaways six of six, auto thefts two of two, forgeries two of three, public peace disturbances 22 of 24. Fire loss estimated at $525. 20 fire calls, 55 accidents causing $21,398.60 damage. 27 nonchargeable, 25 personal property, three personal injury. Animal Control answered 42 calls, 25 animals impounded. Patrol miles: 14,704. Safety Reserve Unit worked 49 hours. Correction: bridge inventory cost $3,200, not $2,300. HOSANAH Vacation Bible School Aug 9–11:30 a.m. Westminster United Presbyterian Church. Pledging at Kansas State Univ features Roger Kobs Ottawa Delta Chi and Larry Chandler Richmond Pi Kappa Alpha. Calvary Baptist Church guests Rev. John Kerr Wilson 10:55 a.m. service and Harold Callen Detroit 7:30 p.m. service.
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Ottawa Department of Public Safety
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Bennett Undaunted In Kansas Gubernatorial Primary
Gov. Robert F. Bennett won renomination with 68 percent of GOP votes though over 30 percent opposed him. Sanders and Knight together took 32 percent, cited as protest votes amid regional factors. Bennett vows to run on his record and faces Democrat John Carlin with focus on the incumbent’s achievements.
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Harold Knight
Chanute
Curt Schneider
Kansas
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Sanders
Knight
John Carlin
Kansas House
Povernor
Carlin
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