Air Force unit earns Outstanding Unit Award honor
M Sgt George V Scheer of Lyndon and the 4780th Air Defense Wing at Perrin AFB Tex earned the U S Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for meritorious service from Jan 13 1969 to May 15 1970. Scheer has 10 months in Vietnam and will wear the unit’s distinguishing ribbon.
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George V. Scheer
Merle Scheer
Lyndon
U. S. Air Force
Scheer
4780Th Air Defense Wing
Perrin Afb
Tex
4780Th
Aerospace Defense Command
ADC
Vietnam
County group debates taxes and county control at meeting
A public session on county finances featured residents urging lower taxes and more control over budget decisions. Speakers questioned tax levels, budget hearings attendance, and proposed county management changes while officials noted limited public turnout. The group planned later talks with architect Wilbur F. Kruse and District Court Judge Coffman.
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Rice
Wilbur F. Kruse
Wichita
Coffman
Fewer Ottawa city accidents than 1969 year end report
Preliminary Ottawa Police Department year end figures show fewer city accidents last year than in 1969. Police logged 237 vehicular crashes with 80 injuries to 60 people, 11 pedestrian crashes, no fatalities, and about 120000 patrol miles traveled by three cars. Chief Eugene Flaherty cites careful driving, better weather and cross walk marking as factors.
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Ottawa Police Department
Eugene Flaherty
Flaherty
County Court Citation and Market Reports Summary
The entry notes Kenneth H. Payne of Overland Park fined 10 dollars for improper passing. It lists admissions and dismissals for several individuals by name and address, with days specified. It also reports Thursday soybean prices and weekly livestock figures including hogs, sows, sheep, and wholesale egg and dairy prices from Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth H. Payne
Overland Park
Funerals for Infant Lisa Criqui Held at Highland Cemetery
Graveside services for Lisa Gay Criqui infant daughter of Clyde and Mrs Criqui of 135 8 Oak were held Thursday at Highland Cemetery. Rev. William Weber officiated.
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Lisa Gay Criqui
Clyde Criqui
Oak
Highland Cemetery
William Weber
Deaths of Ottawa businessman Robert E. Barnes
Robert E. Barnes 47 of 330 S Sycamore died Thursday at Topeka VA Hospital. Services 2 pm Monday at Dengel and Son Mortuary with Rev Willard Braker. burial Highland Cemetery. Survived by widow Ella. sons Dennis Gene and Douglas Miles. daughter Judith Parker. two brothers George and Donald Bares. sister Nina Snyder. father Austin Barnes. Friends may call at Dengel and Son Mortuary from evening today.
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Robert E. Barnes
S. Sycamore
Veterans’ Administration Hospital
Topeka
Dengel and Son Mortuary
Willard Braker
Highland Cemetery
Barnes
Ottawa
Reamsville
Smith County
Austin
Irma
Church
W. 3Rd
Thomas Tent and Awning Company
Smith Center
U.S. Air Corps
YVFW
Aerie Lodge
Order of the Eagles
Barnes Robert E. Barnes
Teenagers and Parents Prep Talk at Ottawa High
A Monday 8 p m meeting at Ottawa Senior High School titled Let's Talk aims to start communication between teens and parents. Mrs. Ronald G Reed leads the Ottawa PTA with plans for discussion groups led by community members. no topics are fixed yet.
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P.T.A
Ottawa Senior High School
Ronald G. Reed
The
Ottawa
Jordan
Willard Lister
John Clark
James Grogan
Harvey Drake
Earl Bartlett
Charlies Mavity Jr
Dean Swearingen
E. Hopkins
James Ryssemus
Raymond Raley
ASCS Sets Up Meeting Schedule in Franklin County
Franklin County ASC announces five 7:30 p.m. meetings to inform producers about the 1971 Set-Aside programs for feed, grain, and wheat under the Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Service. Dates and locations include Williamsburg January 18 Pomona January 19 Wellsville January 25 Ottawa January 26 and Central Heights January 27.
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Franklin County
Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Service
ASCS
Williamsburg
Pomona
Wellsville
Ottawa
Anchor Savings
Central Heights
ASC
Ring on the Left Hand Symbolism in Historical Wifely Role
The custom of placing the wedding ring on the bride’s left hand originated to signify submission to the husband, reflecting an age when the right hand denoted power and authority.
OU Workshop At OU To Aid Small Business Owners
Thirty five persons have signed up for a Tuesday Jan 19 workshop for small business owners and managers. Sponsored by Ottawa Chamber of Commerce Ottawa University and the SBA. 7 to 9 p.m. in OU Student Union. Free admission. Notify Chamber of Commerce to attend.
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Ottawa Chamber of Commerce
Ottawa University
The
Small Business Administration
Chamber of Commerce
Ottawa University students simulate society through classroom games
Ottawa University students used a simulated society in a nine area exercise guided by Dr. James C. Billick Dr. Sherwin L. Snyder and Dr. H William Myers to explore social order conflict and control Four resource areas include wealth deprivation and scarcity with a police state and mass media dynamics Students questioned how societies work and how to apply lessons to daily life acknowledging that changing the world is gradual and challenging.
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Ottawa University
James C. Billick
Dr. Billick
Billick
Sherwin L. Snyder
H. William Myers
Notice of Hearing in Briles Estate Probate Case Kansas
In Franklin County Kansas Probate Court the estate of Dessie L Briles is discussed. Alberta E Gentry seeks descent determination of the East Half Section 33 Township 16 South Range 18 East containing 320 acres and all property of Dessie L Briles at death. Defenses must be filed by February 8 1971 at 10 00 a m in Ottawa Kansas. Failure may result in judgment.
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Franklin County
Kansas
Deasie L. Briles
State of
Alberta E. Gentry
Dessie L. Briles
Ottawa
Girl Scout Cookie Sale Opens By Santa Fe Trail Council
The 1971 cookie sale starts today with five varieties priced at 60 cents a box tax included. Orders run through Jan 24 with delivery between Feb 24 and March 7 and payment due then. Profits fund Camp Tzigane near Leavenworth Camp Tongawood near Tonganoxie and Camp Kivawood near Ottawa. 1970 improvements included roofing, shelving, flooring, and showers at the camps. Local sales reps are Mrs Wayne Schoch Mrs Dudley Gibson and Mrs W H Hay.
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Girl Scouts of Santa Fe Trail Council
Camp Tzigane
Leavenworth
Tongawood
Tonganoxie
Camp
Kivawood
Ottawa
Camp Tongawood
Camp Kivawood
Wayne Schoch
Chestnut
Franklin
Dudley Gibson
Cherry
Chippeway
W. H. Hay
Mulberry
Possible Getaway Truck Tied to Richmond Burglaries
A 1949 pickup believed used in eight Richmond burglaries was recovered by Franklin County Sheriff's Department. Taken from Densil Pearson residence on Tuesday night, the truck was found in a pasture two miles northwest of town. Stolen items included 20 cigarette cartons and $7, a power saw, drill, shotgun, watches, rifle shells, and about $30 from Co-Op stores. investigators continue the probe.
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Richmond
Franklin County Sheriff Department
Densil Pearson
Co-Op
Sheriff's Office
In Memoriam LEE Funeral services for Daniel R. Lee
Daniel R. Lee of 1609 Chestnut died Friday morning in a Fort Scott hospital. Funeral services are pending as authorities confirm the death and burial arrangements. The decedent leaves surviving relatives and will be interred in the local cemetery per family wishes.
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Lee
Daniel R. Lee
1609 Chestnut
Fort Scott
Ramsay estate probate petition seeks will admission
In Franklin County Kansas the estate of Cecilia S Ramsay deceased htas a petition by executor William S Bowers seeking probate of a will dated September 21 1970 and appointment without bond. Defenses must be filed by February 1 1971 at 11 am in the court.
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State of Kansas
Franklin County
Cecilia S. Ramsay
William S. Bowers
Ottawa
Kansas
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Western Strings
VFW
Kan
Stanley W. Perry
Homer R. Perry
Pittsburg State
Department of Business Administration
Perry
Elmer Fox and Company
Dorothy Reams
Danton-Towner
Richard R. L. Rybolt
D. A. Rybolt
Tremont
Jack S. French
Robby Robertson
Ottawa Playboys
Naomi’s Club
N. Main
Town & Country
Don Prather
Raymond Prather
Sigourney
Iowa
Barbara Hall
Robert L. Hull
Ottawa Rfd 1
John Jacob Niles
Baker University
Martin Floyd
Max W. Floyd
E. Wilson
Mexico
Dave Nicholson
Jack L. Nicholson
S. Cedar
New York
Eagles Lodge
Larry Barr
Adv
George’s Tax Service
George Underwood
Main
Franklin County Community Development
E. 2Nd
Anita Bures
Beatrice Bures
Clark’s Business School
Security Benefit
Joe
Doe Ferns
Yockey
Franklin County Mental Health Clinic, Inc
David G. Laury
Harry Funk
Raymond Wagner
Allen L. Unruh
Robert Dillon
Neal Baxter
Forrest Bond
H. E. DeTar
Richard Fogle
Jess R. Gilmore
Robert L. Pinet
the Daily Report
Carrie Red
Stephens&, Spitzer
Dorothy Morrison
N. Poplar
Ralph Horne
Maple
Greeta Goff
Blackhawk
Dennis Griffin
Poplar
Mike Radakovich
Ash
William Bond
Doris McDaniel
Cleveland
Jerry Kennard
Wally Schroeder
S. Willow
Clifford Sink
N. Oak
Patricia Aguirre
W. 5Th
Leon Hurt
Kansas City
KC Markets
OHS
Clint Jordan
Ramron
Towner
Ottawans
Incor
Robert A. Anderson
Anderson, Byrd, Richeson & Jones
First National Bank
Girl Scout
Memoriam
Sout Lengel
Don Artuay
West 2Nd Street
Franklin County Soil Conservation District
Memorial Auditorium
Albert Dunbar
Leslie C. Hunter
Dale B. van Horn
Sacred Heart School
Bryan
Princeton
Sam
Merle Price
S. Elm
Richard Turner
Nashville Sound
Jerry's TV Service
Aca General Services
Ea Gg Ae
Pickering
Fred Meador
J. W. Taylor
Jack F. Bell
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