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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1972
Page
5
MINI albums of 31 commemorative stamps issued in 1972 go on sale at the Ottawa post office. Ed Gardner postmaster says the albums cost $3 and include a folder with brief stamp explanations. stamps have a $2.40 actual value. Also notes several community events and ads from Ottawa area venues and organizations.
A three vehicle chain collision occurred Wednesday at 1 40 pm two miles northeast of Williamsburg at the John Brown Highway and US 50 intersection. Elizabeth Chandler and Alan Fransen reported neck pain but no hospital treatment. Abram Amrine Jr drove the truck that pushed Fransen into Chandler. A second alley accident involved two trucks from Quality Paint Co and UPS. Community notices list deaths, admissions, dismissals, births, and fines from the same day.
James L. Young an electrical sub contractor files a lien in District Court against W B Maze Construction Co Falls City Neb seeking 520 for 65 hours of labor on the new jail project between August 7 and September 22 of this year. Young operates Jim's Electric and was one of three electrical contractors on the building covered by a statutory bond.
Seven area men and women received diplomas for completing the H R Block Tax Preparation course after three nights a week for two months. Frank Walsh taught the class at the Ottawa Block Office with Kansas State University and federal partners. Graduates include Ann Calahan Garnett Luann Anderson Joyce Strange Earl Wier all of Ottawa along with Helen C Patterson of Waverly Ephraim Wampler of Pomona and Juanita Snider of Ottawa a 1971 graduate who returned for a refresher.
Ottawa Library plans a 100th anniversary in 1973 with Friends Of The Ottawa Library a new non profit group to support library activities. The group will read to the visually impaired teach preschool discovery promote summer reading outreach to those unable to visit and assist current and future programs. Planning begins early 1973 with a committee seeking community involvement.
The Garnett City Commission reviewed the De Laval generator with December payment of 97500 withheld due to inadequate testing this summer. The panel approved forwarding the payment, accepted a 2550 bid with trade for a sedan, and authorized bids for a gasoline contract.
The Wellsville City Council heard the planning commission’s recommendation to adopt the original zoning plan, removing three later changes from a public hearing. Re-zonings along the railroad right of way and several residential parcels were noted, with action set for December 28. The panel also discussed water line hookups for a proposed Vinland water district, easements for a 300 foot line, and water supply from Baldwin. Cereal malt beverage licenses were approved for Rogers Recreation Center and Wellsville Tavern, with permits for pool tables, jukeboxes, vending machines and dairy bars. A bulk gasoline delivery license for Jim McDaniel was approved. No further sewer taps for Glenwood Acres will occur until the lift station meets specs. City hall will close Friday noon December 29.
In Franklin County Kansas Probate Court Laura M. Brown petitions for administrator of Ivan B. Brown estate. A written defense must be filed by January 9 1973 at 9 30 a m in Ottawa Kansas. Attorneys Skoog Latimer and Laura M. Brown are listed. First published December 7 1972.
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