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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1981
Page
6
Franklin County deputies search for suspects after a rural summer home near Lane was robbed last week. Owner Dennis R. Buncan of Stilwell found the break in on Friday, with items including televisions, furniture, fishing gear, jewelry, two shotguns, and two motorcycles stolen from the house and garage.
Funeral services for Barney L Ledom 64 at Denger Son Mortuary with burial at Princeton Cemetery. Survivors include wife Gladys and 13 grandchildren. Iris ONeil Wellsville funeral in Garnett. Admissions and dismissals list. Local thefts and non injury accidents reported. Market and livestock quotes from Kansas City and Frankfort Germany assignment for PFC Robert W Miller.
Ad briefs list 4 month to Christmas Eve reminders from Wright's Studio and Mullen's Hallmark with 10 percent off Hallmark items during a two day anniversary event. Williamsburg Guy and Mae’s Tavern closes Aug 25 through Sept 14 for vacation and reopens Sept 15. MOM Young Place Kids Clothes offers 20 percent off school outfits through Aug 29. Local elks potluck noted. Sutton's Jewelry advertises bronzing baby shoes and freezable beef prices. Calhoun's jeans sale includes Levi flare specials and Willie Nelson items at reduced prices.
Groundbreaking for the Kansas Museum of History will kick off with Gov. John Carlin and leaders of the Kansas State Historical Society. The 87,000 square foot facility on 81 acres near Topeka will include galleries, an orientation theater, workshops, a gift shop, and conservation labs funded partly by private sources. Construction is set to finish in early 1983.
The Outreach Program of Neosho County Community College starts registration in Anderson and Franklin Counties at five locations this and next week. Thirty eight courses are listed including stenography, accounting I and II, typewriting, data processing, and more with business topics predominant. Ottawa classes begin tonight, Wellsville Thursday, Garnett September 2, and Central Heights High School September 3, with enrollment at the first class. For details contact Duane Clum, George Stewart, Leo Laird, or Bob Becker at provided numbers.
AP reports witness Melvin Dubnick a former Emporia State economist now KU professor testified in Topeka that in the mid 1970s ESU economists including Rodney Mitchell formed a conspiratorial group to disrupt and upset school officials. Mitchell sues ESU for 1.8 million alleging harassment leading to resignation in May 1978.
Willie Nelson cancels two performances at the Kansas State Fair due to illness. John Oswald says a replacement is being sought and refunds will be announced later. Shows were set for 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Sept. 18 after Nelson was hospitalized in Hawaii for a collapsed lung. His agent says all appearances through Oct. 1 are canceled.
Free electronic hearing tests offered at the Royal Manor Motel on Wednesday August 26 from noon to 3 pm. Beltone Hearing Aid Specialists licensed in Kansas will conduct tests. Open to anyone with hearing trouble, with annual testing encouraged, and home testing available by appointment if unable to attend.
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