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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1983
Page
8
Only three business days remain to pay at least the first half of personal property and real estate tax statements at the Courthouse to avoid penalties. After 6 p.m. on the 20th the full personal property tax and half the real estate tax become due with interest, while the other half remains due earlier.
In Topeka AP report Reverend Richard Taylor lobbyist for Kansans For Life at its Best says pro gambling factions are preparing to push a constitutional amendment for a state lottery and pari mutuel wagering. He cites poll signatures and a 1984 legislative battle set to begin January 9.
Ottawa distribution for government surplus cheddar cheese moves to the Franklin County Community Center at 116 Ward. The shipment will be available Monday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the new site, the former CETA office on West Third Street. Other Franklin County sites remain unchanged for eligible recipients.
Community venues announce dances at Saddleback Lounge and Hill House with acts like Johnny Mack Sr and Kickin Kountry. Retailers advertise Christmas specials, tole art, gifts, shrimp Fridays, and a Santa visit alongside ads for Saint Clair eateries, a jewelry shop, and Craft Outlet happenings. Public notices include Ottawa Bible Church cantata and Eagles Lodge craft show details.
The Wellsville City Council will meet at 6:45 p.m. on December 29 to discuss adjusting subdivision lot sizes from 7,000 to 5,000 square feet to align with FHA standards. Darrell Burkhart, FHA rep, and the city’s consultants will join the session, while other actions include sewer plant financing options and a 10 percent pay raise for all full time city employees. Auburn Recreation received a cereal malt beverage license for 1534.
Dean Elmer Gettinger 88 of Carbondale died Wednesday at a Topeka hospital. Funeral at 2 p.m. Saturday at Community United Church of Christ with burial in Carbondale Cemetery. Survived by wife Lucile and son Richard, plus three sisters and grandchildren. Graveside flag service by Osage County American Legion. Memorials to church. Burial in Carbondale Cemetery.
Sgt Wayne Steinberg was bound over for trial after a 45 minute preliminary hearing found probable cause he raped and aggravated sodomized a 22 year old Osage County woman at the local Marine recruiting office. Arraignment scheduled for December 30 with bond set at 10000. victim testified detailing the assault and threats with a weapon.
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