Veterans GI Bill facts mark 45th anniversary report
The Department of Veterans Affairs marks 45 years of the GI Bill noting its vast impact since World War II. The program has funded education and training for over 20 million veterans and dependents, with millions more benefiting from subsequent VA programs. It also highlights Montgomery GI Bill alternatives, VA readjustment spending, and veterans groups like the National Women Veterans Foundation seeking participation. Ottawa American Legion and VFW meeting details are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Veterans Affairs
Korea
Vietnam
National Women Veterans Foundation
U.S
Relatives of Crain family recall frontier Kansas life
In March 1858 Fannie Crain describes leaving Elkhart Indiana and traveling to Jefferson City then Kansas City before settling near Peoria and Gardner. She recalls border ruffian roughness, a near shooting incident, penniless poverty, sod houses, simple meals, and a harsh 1860 drought followed by the Civil War era hardships in Franklin County.
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Fannie Crain
George
Lucinda Crain
Beth Hotaling
Franklin County
Fannie
Alfred Crain
Beth
Lucinda
Elkhart
Ind
Jefferson City
Kansas City
Missouri River
Peoria City
Gardner
Peoria
Kansas
Library Line Q and A roundup of local inquiries
A column of library sourced questions covers politicians offices time zones polio causes and spread Ottawa military dates and Jaycees Christmas Tree Lot hours. It notes confidentiality and invites public inquiries at Fifth and Main Streets and via 242-3080.
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Library Line
Fifth
Main Streets
Ottawa Jaycees
Jaycees
Courthouse Square
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Veterans
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Evelyn Monahan
P.O
Atlanta
Ottawa American Legion
VFW
Elmer A. Roth
Post Service Office
Ottawatricant Legio
Cornelia Hamblin
Franklin County Historical Society
Marais Des Cygnes River
Greece
The
East
Lawrence
Quantrill
Grasshoppers
Tony Jones
Deborah Barker
Ottawa Herald
Cedar
Ottawa
Kan
Ottawa Library
Senator Dole
Topeka
Kansas Legislative Directory
Bob Dole
Parsons
Wichita
Quincy
Philippines
Manilla
Almanac
Illinois
Paul Simon
Simon
U.S. House
Almanac of American Politics
Encyclopedia Americana
Camp Robinson
Little Rock
Ark
Good Housekeeping
United States
Developed Countries
Africa
Asia
Europe
Ottawa Lodge No
A.F
A.M
Ottawa Lodge
AF & AM
Tuns
Don Smith
Howard Smith
Alcoholics Anonymous
Aanon
Fa.co
Narcotics Anonymous
Sweetie
Lawrence Holidome
Paul Hays
Farm Bureau Insurance
Rachel Tighteeen
Norris Insurance
Gali
Bruce Osladil
Franklin Insurance
South Main
Bruce
Greenwood Road
Coon Hound
15Th and
Rockcreek Road
Sirloin Stockade
Rantoul Rd
Merle Haas
Sears
Ottawa Municipal
S. Main
Craft, Art and
Hill House Restaurant
Beauticians
Bonneas
Texas Oil Co
Dickerson
Swepco
Ft. Worth
CMA
CNA
Bedford Nursing Center
Bedford St
Sonic
Three Lakes
Appanoose
James Cg, Cain
Pomona
EOE
USD 265
6Th & Walnut
Wellsville
Fr. Co
Franklin County Emergency Communications Center
Ottawa Department of Public Safety
W. 2Nd
Rex Bowling
Jeft Herrman
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