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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1979
Page
8
An electric typewriter was taken from a storage cabinet at Ottawa High School, totaling a loss of $526. The incident is recorded in the Daily Report with subsequent juvenile arrest details linked to assault charges.
Franklin County courts hear cases for recovery of money against Larry D Farrar in two matters, involving Ransom Memorial Hospital and the Franklin County Ambulance Service, with non injurious collision details at Ninth and Main Streets. Diana J Claussen and Elmer E are listed among involved drivers in an unrelated Friday incident at 1 04 p m at Ninth and Main.
Rose Blanco reports on OHS Spanish classes finishing pinatas after three weeks then taking them to area grade schools with reports on pinatas history and use. They also shared sample Spanish foods. Six pinatas remained for decorations in the Spanish room.
Stokely-Van Camp in Lawrence locked out 205 unionized workers at midnight Friday after rejecting a union demand of 2.10 to 2.50 dollars per hour over three years. Company spokesman Robert Cochrane said the offer of a 50-cent hourly raise for one year would stand if the union accepts.
Local business notices list holiday hours and specials from POMONA Bicycle Shop SCOTT S SERVICE and Bob s Thriftway. Santa Claus sleigh rides Dec 22 at Bob s Thriftway 1 to 3 pm courtesy of Wellsville Jaycees. Various retailers advertise 25–40 percent off ski wear Christmas merchandise poinsettias and last minute gift ideas. Community venues announce closures and events including Christmas Eve service Grace Episcopal Church and L M Buffet holiday hours.
The library offers a Community Information Center at 5th and Main with phone 242-3080 for inquiries. This week’s Q&A covers Ralph Nader’s address, minimum wage and hour information from Kansas, Pilgrims’ religious affiliation, Sears presidents, removing candle wax, Franklin County maps, and wedding invitation etiquette.
Kansas boards approve increases at Fort Hays State and Kansas State University with Emporia State and the University of Kansas planning similar requests in January. Fort Hays lifts residence hall rates about 15 percent and married apartments about 25 percent, while Kansas State posts 6 to 10 percent gains.
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