Christmas Safety Tips Listed Part Three Ottawa Safety Series
The Ottawa Department of Public Safety and Underwriters Laboratories present safety tips for holiday lights. Use tested outdoor rated lights, inspect sockets and wires, and discard unsafe sets. Do not use indoor lights outdoors, fasten lights securely, limit sets per extension, and follow manufacturer limits to prevent fire or shock risks. Keep metallic trees unlit and use noncontact spotlights. supervise children around decorations.
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Ottawa Department of Public Safety and Underwriters Laboratories
Gas safety checks sought on homes with cut gas service
The Kansas Corporation Commission asked 25 natural gas utilities to perform on site inspections of homes where gas service was terminated since March 1. The aim is to verify that residents are not using unsafe kerosene stoves or inadequate electric heaters to stay warm, and to deter dangerous bypass hookups. The request is voluntary, but emphasizes the potential for tragedy in such situations.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas Corporation Commission
Commission
Kansas
KCC
Defense Secretary Rejects Defense Spending Doubts
Defense Secretary Harold Brown testified before the Senate panel that criticisms of the five year defense budget are unfounded. He argued the plan is sincere and not a ploy to win votes for SALT II, noting lawmakers demanded an adequate budget before political claims.
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Washington
Harold Brown
Carter
Senate
Brown
Senate Armed Services Committee
Obituary and notices for Susie R Alexander Osawatomie
Services for Susie R. Alexander, 84, of Lane and Osawatomie area, who died at Cedar House Nursing Home, set for Monday at Eddy Birchard Funeral Home. Burial in Lane Cemetery. Born July 26, 1895 in Bakersfield Missouri. married James W. Alexander in 1917. he died in 1969. Survived by daughter Helen Guy, sons Joe and George, siblings, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Church member Centropolis Baptist. Other notices include dismissals, births, tickets, fines, thefts, vandalism, licenses, divorces, senior center menus, and local police actions.
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Susie R
Alexander
Susie R. Alexander
Cedar House
Eddy Birchard
Osawatomie
Lane Cemetery
Bakersfield
James W. Alexander
Lane
Centropolis
Holiday listings and sales across Ottawa area shops
A dense drop of local notices promotes Christmas sales and events. Budge's Sports Center offers 20 percent off ski wear and gift items. Turner Greenhouse advertises poinsettias. Wright's Studio and Frame Shop features photos and frames. a paper drive at City Park. The Family Store advertises crafts outlets. Pamida knits in Indian jewelry. Dec 18-23 at Cleo Church hosts six days of events. Farm Bureau members enjoy Christmas open house with drawings. Elizabeth Cole's Beauty Shop advert. Hazel's Place features Melissa. Stover's Christmas candies at Reynolds Drug. Ottawa VFW dances with Continental Express. Stinebaugh's Greenhouse promotes poinsettias. Lakeside Inn hosts 20th Century Drifters. Country Floral offers holiday bouquets. Mary Kay facial. Pomona Bicycle Shop open for toys. 20 percent off skiwear at Budge's. The Maple Shoppe offers 20 percent off. Hedgewood Restaurant opens for scheduled parties. Nike Lady Roadrunner sale. 1979 Amana microwaves closeout at Crites Appliance.
Gunfire In Turkey Kills Four Americans
Unidentified gunmen killed four Americans in Floryan near Istanbul. Two hospital victims were named Elmer Cooper and Robert French. The incident follows prior attacks on U.S. personnel in Turkey tied to Marxist groups.
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Istanbul
Turkey
Floryan
Elmer Cooper
Robert French
U.S
Marxist
Wellsville Council Approves Snow Plow Parking Rules
Wellsville City Council approved a snow ordinance that limits parking at certain times to clear streets for plows. Details to be published in the legal newspaper within a week. the meeting also included an executive session.
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Wellsville
Fire Destroys Oil Pit Building Near Wellsville
A trash fire sparked a blaze three and a half miles southwest of Wellsville destroying an oil pit and a 40 by 70 foot metal building. Losses totaled about 37,500 dollars including 12,000 dollars for 400 barrels of crude oil. The Franklin Township Fire Department contained the fire by 1 p.m. with limited damage to nearby tanks and pastures. La Jet Oil Co. of Abilene, Texas owned the site.
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Wellsville
Here
Franklin Township
Franklin County Sheriff's Department
la Jet Oil Co
Abilene
Texas
Craig Davis
Bill Starling
Davis
School Board and Union Team Up For Negotiations
Negotiators agreed on a spirit of cooperation as negotiable items were reviewed before submission. The board seeks written policy on jury duty pay and district salary discussion timing amid possible shifts in state spending. Patricia Woods and Jack Patty lead, with Judy Wilkins, Dan Neuenswander as consultant. OBA chief Charles Gentner coordinates. OFA team includes Mary Burns Dorothy Chaney Chris Higgins Russ Testhornt and Chuck Tillman.
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Woods
ORA
Dan Neuenswander
Jack Patty
Judy Wilkins
Charles Gentner
OBA
OFA
Mary Burns
Garfield
Dorothy Chaney
Eisenhower
Chris Higgins
Lincoln
Russ ‘Testhornt
Chuck Tillman
Pastor New To Area Joins Pomona Assembly of God
Pastor Joseph A. Spielman has assumed the pastorate of the Pomona Assembly of God Church, recently arriving to lead the congregation from a previous posting.
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Joseph A. Spielman
Pomona Assembly of God Church
Oasis Club bus trip to Metcalf Center and light tour
The Oasis Club sponsors a shopping trip by bus to the Metcalf Shopping Center at 12 30 p m on December 18 with a Plaza Christmas lights tour. Register at Briscoe's Drug Store. The Chancel choir of Westminster Presbyterian will present Handel's Messiah portion during Sunday worship at 10 30 a m under Dr Brockway. Trinity United Methodist Church School Christmas program is at 7 p m Sunday with theme Journey to Bethlehem. Airman Kevin D Lawrenz, son of James E Lawrenz, has been assigned to Chanute AFB after basic training. John Wassmer, Wassmer's Clothing, elected district VP of Kansas Retail Council for 1980. Pomona Assembly of God holds Sunday School at 10 a m, worship at 11 a m and 7 p m, plus 7 30 p m Wednesday service.
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Metcalf
Briscoe's
Westminster Presbyterian Church
13Th and Maple
8. M. Brockway
Trinity United Methodist Church School
Bethlehem
Kevin D. Lawrenz
James E. Lawrenz
Baldwin
Chanute Air Force Base
Ill
Air Force
John Wassmer
Wassmer
Pomona Assembly of God
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