Lane Fair results show gas prices curb participation
Lane Fair attendance falters as 4 H exhibits shrink and livestock shows draw few growers. Open classes fare better with a sizable sheep display. judges completed most judging by Friday afternoon while horse events and arts and crafts proceed. Local agents blame gasoline costs for travel fatigue and feed logistics.
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Lane
Bob Bozworth
Franklin County
Joe Ellen Arnold
Joe Alexander
Miami
Anderson County
Miami County
Ottawa
Goldrush
Thefts and Civil Suits Highlight Local Crimes and Foreclosures
The Daily Report notes thefts from Leslie Wheat and Janice Green, plus civil cases filed including Foreclosure by the Federal Land Bank of Wichita and money recoveries involving A.R. Hay and Lois Baer. Kansas City market news report cattle prices, bids, and weekly federal inspection totals for cattle.
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Leslie Wheat
Janice A. Green
Osage
Holliday Laundry
Federal Land Bank of Wichita
Jimmy C
Jeanette F. Loftin
Ottawa Co-op Association
A.R. Hay
Peoples National Bank and Trust
Lois Mace
Lois Baer
Toxic gas forces Bridgman residents from homes
A derailed Chessie System freight train in Bridgman Michigan caused a toxic fluorosulfonic acid leak after a switch was opened and a pin removed. Shifting winds prompted mass evacuation of about 2600 people from Bridgman and Lake Township with medical teams ready and highways poised for closure.
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Bridgman, Mich
Bridgman
Lake Township
Wallis
Chessie System
Calvin Whitmore
Chessie
Local Businesses Post Weekend Notices and Sales
Community notices list shop closings and events including JLM'S Barber Shop vacation August 11–13, Derby demolition August 14 at Fairgrounds, Hammond Brothers Band at Legal Tender Lounge, Young Place Kids Clothes sale with items under $10, Calhoun's coat sale 30% off, free sno-cones at Woolworth's, Litwin's Sunday hours, Elks Steak Night August 8, VBS August 10–14 at First Baptist Church, Grand Opening August 8 at Mid America Dairymen Cheese Store, Little Dragon Restaurant opening, Rex's Barber Shop hours August 11–13, weekend plant specials at Willis Garden Center.
Clarifying Library Q and A on Local History Figures
A compact recap of library answer cards detailing George Mason's role, local Arthritis Foundation contact, bushel peach weight, Starlight Theater ticketing, origins of honyock, Ottawa Girls Club information, and Kansas State Fair musical lineup with dates and sources.
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George Mason
Mason
Virginia
United States
Encyclopedia Americana
Arthritis Foundation
June Butler
Kansas
Arhtritis Foundation
Starlight Theater
Kansas City
Ottawa Chamber news and local openings spotlight
Good Morning Ottawa highlights Busy Hands Craft Store opening at Highway 59 and 1 35, with 35 craftspeople within 30 miles. Also notes Mid-America Cheese grand opening samples, Price Chopper sale, Lee's Downtowner remodeling, Galaxy Arcade updates, and Blood Mobile visit at Faith Lutheran Church on August 28. Also references Donald J. Marrs’ cancer fundraiser route and local support from Chamber and Ottawa Postmaster.
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Larry Powell
Ottawa Chamber of Commerce
Ottawa
Busy Hands
Vera Meitchem
Price Chopper
Wall-Mart
Dorothy Nichols
Lee
Galaxy Arcade
Blood Mobile
Faith Lutheran
East 12Th Street
Donald J. Marrs
T.V
Kansas City
Prairie Hill
Don
American Cancer Society
Chamber
Dave McBride
Betty Kimball
San Francisco
Braces and Oral Irrigators Improve Child Dental Health
Loyola University researchers tested cleaning braces with brushing plus an oral irrigator versus brushing plus rinsing. After nine weeks the irrigator group showed a significant drop in total bacteria, while the rinsing group saw little change. The study promotes braces with proper care to prevent extra caries.
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Loyola University
Loyd rites for Aris Fern Loyd held in Ottawa Kansas
Funeral services for Miss Aris Fern Loyd were conducted at amb-Robarts Funeral Home Ottawa with Rev Henry A Roberts Jr officiating. Burial followed in Ruhamah Cemetery southwest of Rantoul Kansas. Graveside rites by Union Chapter No 15 Order of Eastern Star. Memorials to Union Chapter No 15 Order of Eastern Star may be left at the funeral home.
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Lane Fair
Alan McClain
Mike Dols
Kim Smith
Brandon McClain
Tammy Alexander
Darla Meyer
ALL American Foods
Sue Ellen Pack
Michelle Douglas
Angle Schweiger
Peg
Mary
Lisa Lickteig
Diane Haney
Graham
Nater
Diane Maney
Jackie Curtin
Parkerhouse
David Meyer
Sheep Suffolk
Rob Ratliff
Shelly Kilet
Kelli Kile Egidy
Brenda
Fat Lamb
David Schuster
Kelli Kilet
Walt Hermreck
Lyte Hermreck
Tony Egidy
John Egidy
Brenda Egidy
Ron Katzer
Malinda Bute
Ewe
Ron Ratliff
Kelli Kllet
Kell! Kilet
Toni Egidy
Kathy Miller
Dorset Ewe Lamb
Ewa Zand
Susan Burnett
Randy Ratliff
Debbie Egidy
Duinlor
Jody Baldy
Ouree Market Barrow
Qrenda Egidy
Market Barrow
Poland
Wall Hermreck
Lyle Hermreck
Huntor
Jody Burnett
Ron Raitt
Randy Rattift
Simenthal Helfer
Randy Rathit
Simmenthal
Ryan Walter
Maiie Anjou
Chuck Wolkan
Keith Walter
Kevin Walter
Keith
Melinda Butes
Tracy Millar
Valerie Finch
Travis Haight
Clint McClain
Shane Kleltz
Toby Stillians
Debbie Ray
Steven Haight
Angie Schweiger
Toby Stiffians
Stevie Schweiger
the Daily Report
Public Safety News
District Court News
St. Paul
Joliet
Peoria
Omaha
St. Joseph
Sioux Falls
Mary Jo Beck
Jeff Wallis
Michigan
Berrien County Sherriff
Jon Spencer
Benton Harbor
Berrien Springs
River Valley High School
William Milliken
State Department of Natural Resources
JLM
Co. Fairgrounds
Hammond Brothers
Legal Tender Lounge
Young Place
Calhoun
Ad Briefs
Woolworth’s
Litwin's
ELKS
First Baptist Church
4Th & Hickory
Mid America
Dairymen
North Dairy Queen
Little Dragon Restaurant
Rock House
Rex
Willis Garden Center
Monthru
West Wilson Street
Walter Ray
Dave Kaup
Ottawa Girls Club
Dolores Doman
Boys Club
Hutchinson
Air Supply
Alabama
Marty Robbins
Roger Miller
Dottie West
Willie Nelson
Mickey Gilley
Denny Davis
Nashville Brass
Topeka
Kan
Senate
Jack Steineger
Steineger
VBS
Robert L. Bell
D.D
D.ds
South Main Street
Phane
Lamb-Roberts
Fuarrat
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