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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1977
Page
8
Obituaries and funeral details for Eddie Ball Shirley Severns Homer Baldwin Everett Blankenship Lillie Hulse and Homer Jones. Includes burial sites, births, marriages, survivors, and funeral times. Also lists local accidents admissions dismissals and births.
In Topeka a bill to raise Kansas speed limit from 55 to 65 was introduced by Rep. Robert Frey. He cited federal highway funds at about $90 million and claimed fuel-efficient engines lessen the need for 55. Secretary Turner warned of losing funds. a joint session for Gov. Bennett’s state of the state is set for 11 a.m. Monday.
The Ottawa Department of Public Safety logged 570 calls in December with 533 cleared. Fires totaled eight structural and 24 other fires causing an estimated loss of 49650. Burglaries nine cleared eight, 34 larcenies with 14 cleared, 20 property damage reports with three cleared, one dangerous drug report cleared, four public intoxication arrests, three attempted death by own action, six missing persons all found, three forgeries, one fraud arrest, six disturbing the peace arrests. Traffic accidents reached 67 with 31 property damage and five personal injury incidents. Animal control handled 36 calls and impounded 31 dogs. Patrol mileage reached 15,325 miles.
Cattle quotes show feeder steers 500 700 lb mostly steady to weak above 700 lb, feeders 600 900 lb 34.40 37.90, mixed quality. Feeder heifers 400 870 lb 30.25 33.00. Hog arrivals around 1400 head due to freezing rain, barrows gilts 39.25 40.50, sows 32.00 35.50. Slaughter lambs 85 105 lb 50.00 51.00, similar wooled lambs 49.00 50.00, prices up about 2.00 from Monday.
The zoning appeals board voted 4-1 to deny Schuetz's request for housing for the low income elderly after considering potential future parking needs. Board members warned of possible ordinances forcing more off street parking, while noting the proposal would affect neighborhood fairness. Schuetz must close with HUD by Jan 24 or seek district court.
Dorothy Nichols 229 Main has filed as a candidate for the Ottawa City Commission. She joins Fred Zook and Wendell Barker among three contenders for three seats to be decided April 15 or March 8 if a primary is needed. Nichols co owns Lee's Downtowner Cafe and is outgoing president of the Greater Ottawa Chamber of Commerce. Incumbents up for reelection include Allen Loyd John Sheldon and Zook, with Loyd and Sheldon not expected to seek reelection.
The Retired Teachers Association has canceled its noon meeting set for Friday. A new noon gathering is scheduled for March 11 at Elliott Hall in the First Baptist Church. North Baptist Church will hold its annual business meeting after a 6 30 p m potluck dinner tonight at the church on Wilson and Oak.
Dance to Amos Thursday night at Saddleback Lounge 111 North Main Ottawa Country Club holds annual meeting January 17 with dinner at 7 30 PM reservations urged Needlewoman sells Calcutta cloth at $1 49 yard Hickory Inn public hours Winter Mon Tue 10 10 Wed Sat 10 midnight Dundee Dundee Fabrics semi annual clearance sale big savings 25 to 50 percent all sales final FBI and Sat Special Faded glory jackets sweaters knit tops gauchos 20 50 percent off Clothes Hanger 112 West 2nd Maria performs at Hazel's 2 PM to midnight six days a week plus DANCE to Woods Country Band Friday and Capitol City Souls Saturday at Saddleback Lounge correction to A P tomato soup can count per ad
After more than a decade away, Lloyd Davidson, former 4-H agent in Franklin County, joins Kansas State Bank in Ottawa. He recalls changing faces since then and will be announced in the bank’s annual meeting on Jan. 20. Davidson previously held roles at Kendall State Bank and in Saline County, with a long tenure in banking and farming knowledge. He and his wife Anne Christie are moving home with three sons, Scott, 6, Ted, 3, and Lance, 1.
Ottawa commissioners held the first of two hearings on how to spend community development funds. Suggestions included tennis courts south of the Marais des Cygnes River, converting a vacant bowling alley for senior activities, space for Girls and Boys Clubs, low income housing loans, and downtown wheelchair ramps at an estimated 20,000. HUD approval required. funds not guaranteed.
Washington AP reports President Ford bid an emotional State of the Union farewell as Congress prepares for Carter's administration. Lawmakers from both parties praised the address as a touching swan song while delegations met with the incoming president. The piece notes Carter will be sworn in a week later and outlines the new president's plans.
Serious crime nationwide presents mixed trends in Kansas City with overall cases down 2.7 percent from 1975 figures. Armed robberies dropped 22 percent, murders fell 17 percent, burglaries declined over 5 percent, and auto thefts eased by 10 percent. Conversely rapes rose 16 percent, aggravated assaults rose 5.7 percent, and larcenies increased 4.8 percent.
Senate Armed Services Committee approved Har old Brown to be secretary of defense after a unanimous vote, sending the nomination to the full Senate. The panel also backed Charles W. Duncan Jr for deputy secretary and relaxed rules to let Duncan keep Coca-Cola stock worth 12 to 13 million dollars despite Coca-Cola business with the Pentagon.
Lawrence McCombs purchases Carol Lee Doughnut Shop at 3368 Main. Former Rushville doughnut shop owner will keep current hours and add Sunday service. Under McCombs, shop will sell doughnuts cookies coffee and soft drinks.
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