Public Attitude Survey Finds 3-1 Against RMH Over ER and Food
Ransom Memorial Hospital board reviewed a spring survey showing the public, staff, and downtown businessmen view the ER and hospital meals negatively. Only those with major surgery hold a more favorable view, and leaders urge cross-group efforts to rebuild community confidence in Ottawa area health care.
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Diane Yeamans
Ransom Memorial Hospital Board
Mouille
Ransom Memorial
Board of Trustees
Highway Oil Says DOE Rules Hurt Independents
Topeka based Highway Oil Inc official claims the Department of Energy regulations favor major oil companies and harm independents. He warns rules could drive independents out of business, while a DOE administrator defends enforcement and fairness amid fuel shortages. In Wellsville, a water leak cut school day short for students yesterday, with officials resuming normal sessions today.
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Highway Oil
DOE
Washington
Highway Oil Inc
Topeka
Kan
Department of Energy
R. J. Gaffney
Department
Douglas Robinson
Wellsville
Galen Kelly
KU Scholarships Awarded to Four Lawrence Students
Four University of Kansas students from Franklin County received KU Endowment Association Scholarships for the 1979-80 academic year. Gordon Bell, Bradley A. Gaeddert, Sharon Ross, and Wesley W. Basel were selected by a university committee based on academic achievement.
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Marvin Ross
Wesley W. Basel
Ralph Basel
Williamsburg
University
Endowment Association
Local Graduations and Scholarly Scholarships Reported
SGT Randy J. Livingston, son of Mrs. Z. L. Capes of 415 S. Cedar, completed the Air Force Systems Command NCO Leadership School at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque. Randall L. Bell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Bell of 3 Rockwood Lane, named a Seaton Scholar at Kansas State University in Manhattan with a $100 award for 1979 80. William B. Parks, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Parks of rural Pomona, receives a $500 scholarship for 1979 80.
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Randy J. Livingston
Z. L. Capes
S. Cedar
Air Force Systems Command
Kirtland Air Force Base
Albuquerque
N. M
Randall L. Bell
Roger Bell
Rockwood Lane
Seaton
Kansas State University
Manhattan
William B. Parks
James Parks
Pomona
Weekend Community Events and Offers in Ottawa Area
Sunday breakfast at Hill House from 8 to 11 includes an Elks dance featuring Karen and The Kastaways on Saturday night August 25 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Demolition Derby at Franklin County Fairgrounds August 25 at 8 p.m. Willis Garden Center promotes fall seeding and ant control fogger at 5.49. Metzger Salvage reopens at 109 N Main with bulk groceries and dog foods. hours 9 to 5, closed Sundays. Ad briefs cover Hill House buffet, a Pomona Senior Citizens flea market August 25, and a square dance at OU Student Union in the Cal Golden era. Ottawa Bowl reopens for fall sessions with open play Saturday 6 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m., and fall leagues starting August 27. An event invites attendees to hear Joey Bochenek at Ottawa Bible Church August 24 at 7:30 p.m with music and a report from behind the Iron Curtain.
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Joey Bochenek
Ottawa Bible Church
Joey
Mrs. Ida Mahoney rites set at Sacred Heart Church
Services for Ida Elizabeth Mahoney 80 of 433 S Hickory who died Thursday at Ransom Memorial Hospital will be at 10 a m Monday at Sacred Heart Church with burial at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Rev Gerald Sheeds to officiate. She was born July 22 1899 in Richmond and lived in Franklin County her whole life. Survived by husband Eldon E Mahoney three sons eight grandchildren two sisters and a brother. Rosary at 6 30 p m Sunday at Lamb Roberts Funeral Home. Also listed are local admissions dismissals and a string of traffic and court notices from Ottawa area.
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Ottawa
Eldon Edward Mahoney
Leon H. Mahoney
Pratt
Charles F. Mahoney
Phoenixville
Joe E. Mahoney
Red Bluff
Calif
Fred Rockers
Garnett
John Costigan
Kansas City
Kan
Dan Lickteig
Richmond
Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home
New Manager on Herald Staff Randy Ryssemus Joins
Randy Ryssemus aged 21 9368 Main has joined the Herald as circulation manager replacing Harold Lear. A 1976 Ottawa High School graduate he has studied at Pittsburg State University Bethel College and Ottawa University during the last three years.
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Randy Ryssemus
Main
Herald
Ottawa High School
Ryssemus
Pittsburg State University
Bethel College
Ottawa University
Former National Legion Commander Harry Colmery Dies in Houston
Harry W. Colmery Sr. 88, longtime Topeka attorney, businessman, and Republican official, died Thursday in a Houston hotel room while attending the American Legion national convention he once led. He helped draft the GI Bill, received the Legion’s Distinguished Service Award, and held multiple GOP leadership roles. Colmery was a former 1936-37 Legion national commander and 1950 Senate candidate who lost to Frank Carlson.
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Topeka
Kan
Harry W. Colmery
The
American Legion
Houston
Texas
Colmery
Legion
U. S. Senate
Frank Carlson
Local Couple Charged With Forgery In $1400 Theft
Don McGinnis of Rantoul, 39, reported a $1400 check stolen from his home. Karen A. Johnson, 24, and Jerry Lee Johnson, 42, both of Lane, charged in district court with forgery. Karen released on bond. Jerry jailed on $1500 bond. Preliminary hearing set Monday. Authorities say Karen, a housekeeper, took the check. Jerry filled and cashed it. They allegedly used funds for stereo gear and wedding expenses. A second $60 check was also stolen but no charges filed.
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Arman
Don McGinnis
Rantoul
Karen A. Johnson
Lane
Jerry Lee Johnson
Karen
McGinnis
Jerry
Johnsons
Two Ottawa Teens Charged In Stereo Theft Case
Two 17-year-olds from Ottawa are held in Franklin County jail on grand theft charges after allegedly entering Alco at 1410 Main and loading about 570 dollars worth of stereo equipment. Police say a vehicle matching the suspect car was stopped near Forest Park, with stolen gear found in the trunk and remaining items later recovered at an Ottawa residence.
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Franklin County
Alco
Stereo Department
Forest Park
Ottawa
Ottawa Not Shown On Channel 4 News Tonight
Walt Butler of Butler's Music told Channel 4 that the Ottawa feature was not scheduled before the reporter left on vacation. Station officials say the show is expected to air next week.
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Ottawa
Channel 4
Walt Butler
Butler
Officials Raid Columbus Fair
State and local officials raided the Cherokee County Fair in Columbus on Thursday arresting 14 people on gambling charges. About 40 officers including Attorney General Robert Stephan participated. eight gaming devices were seized and two games closed. Eleven adults and three juveniles were arrested amid an investigation begun after a complaint about gambling devices at the fair.
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Columbus, Kan
Cherokee County
Columbus
Robert Stephan
Stephan
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