06 Dec 1999
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1999
Page
1
Ad briefs announce a $4.90 price for a “Winter In The Heartland” seasonal design at Positive Impressions No 1085. Franklin County Recycling buys dentouin cand at 25 cents per pound. Rex's Barber Shop to close Thursday through Saturday December 9 10 and 11. Stan's Carpet Cleaning offers 15% off and free Scotch guard. contact 242 5719.
In midday U S stock activity the Dow Jones average fell 11 01 to 11275 17 with declines in Casey s General Stores H R Block O Reilly Auto United Parcel Wal Mart and Wendy s. Grain prices at Ottawa Co op and Franklin County services show mixed readings with wheat corn soybeans and milo quoted at several centers. A December Community Calendar entry was corrected noting Power of the Past will not meet in December and will resume January 4 with winter meetings at the Ottawa Fire Department basement.
The forecast shows a brisk cool trend in the Northeast with some snow flurries over northern New England. Much of the rest of the region remains dry, while the Northwest, including the Rocky Mountains, faces light to widespread snow from Seattle to northern California.
Reservoir reports indicate varied conditions with sun and partial cloud cover. No major precipitation expected across regions, though isolated showers possible in southern zones. Temperatures rise moderately, with clear skies easing by late afternoon.
Obituary notices detail the deaths of Helen Jennings Clarkin 84 of Topeka formerly Ottawa on Dec 4 1999 with services at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Ottawa. Maxine Rae Amphenour 74 of Ottawa died Dec 3 1999 with funeral at 15th Street Church of Christ. Steve M Koch 50 of Garnett died Dec 3 1999 with funeral at Farris Feuerborn Memorial Chapel Garnett. Survivors include multiple children and siblings with burial in local cemeteries.
Mount Vernon plans a December 18 funeral re creation to honor George Washington with original artifacts and costumed descendants. Officials aim to re introduce the first president to a younger public, noting a push to broaden Washington’s image beyond the $2 bill.
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