Daughters of the American Revolution Nominate Officers
The General Edward Hand Chapter met at Margy Porter’s home to nominate Mary Lou Sheldon as corresponding secretary Donna Lesh as recording secretary June Butler as registrar Nelle Gollier as historian and Freda Gilmore as librarian A program titled A Woman's View of the Military was given by Kay Shaughnessy The group will meet February 11 at Ransom Memorial Hospital.
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Daughters of the Revolution
Edward Hand
Daughters of the American Revolution
Margy Porter
Mary Lou Sheldon
Donna Lesh
June Butler
Nelle Gollier
Freda Gilmore
Kay Shaughnessy
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Oasis Club
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Henry Roberts
Martin Luther King
Lorraine Max
Ernest Patterson
Joan Morrison
Martin
Johnnie Brockway
Ottawa faces complaint over racist remarks at power plant
City officials grapple with a discrimination controversy tied to a coal powered Ottawa plant and an official who allegedly said women and Black people would never work there. Hernandez names witnesses, demands a public apology, and threatens a state filing if action is not taken.
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Ottawa
Hernandez
Lambers
City Commission
Tony de la Torre
de la Torre
African American events come to Ottawa venues
The Ottawa arts council announces a cross cultural supper club to raise funds for a scholarship supporting students and artists. Tickets cost 50 dollars a couple or 27.50 a single in advance, 30 dollars at the door, with a 4 p.m. February 22 advance deadline. Lawrence caterer John Galloway, a two time KC barbecue cook off winner, will cater. Artist Thedford will be honored with a 2 p.m. February 1 reception at the arts center.
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Perryman
Arts Council
John Galloway
Lawrence
Thedford
Arts Center
Ramsey seeks Ottawa city seat amid growth and jobs drive
Ramsey announces candidacy for Ottawa city commission as Franklin County grows with new Wal Mart Distribution Center and Superstore. He cites job creation and infrastructure needs while pledging growth without overburdening taxpayers. He commends current commissioners and staff for meeting city challenges.
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Ottawa
Franklin County
Ramsey
Library space needs clarified by director for Skunk Run sale
Dew plans a Monday meeting with city officials to discuss the Franklin building. Attending will be Mayor Vicki Cummiskey City Manager Scott Lambers and architect Earl Devore with Trustees Bob Reusch and Bruce Prentice also volunteering. The board weighs automation for the library card catalog with Data Trek Inc. and Dynix. Dynix reps to demonstrate later this month. Circulation figures for 1994 show about 116 000 visitors and 135 894 items borrowed.
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Franklin
Vicki Cummiskey
Scott Lambers
Earl Devore
Bob Reusch
Bruce Prentice
Data Trek Inc
Dynix
City hears complaint on utility charge in Ottawa
Ottawa City Commissioners debated a $25 fee to transfer utility bills from owners to tenants, with landlord Jim Grogan calling it unjustified and likening it to extortion. The panel also approved a $118,000 substation expansion, audits, planning services, and several zoning and annexation measures. Proclamations named MLK Week and National Radio Month.
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Itana City
Jim Grogan
Poplar
Ottawa
Grogan
Vicki Cummiskey
Matt Matthews
South Korea
Forecast for Ottawa Area Winds and Temps
Tonight mostly clear with a low in the mid 20s and northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Saturday dry and turning colder with north and south areas in the teens to around 30. Sunday and Monday colder, lows 10 to 15 north and teens south, highs in the 20s. Data from Ottawa Water Plant shows barometer 30.15 and sunset 5 27 with sunrise 7 37 tomorrow.
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Focal
Ottawa Water Plant
County updates from DeJulio on county operations
Franklin County commission heard updates from Ray DeJulio on the noxious weeds and recycling programs, plus the safety coordinator role. The weed truck delivery was delayed with bids accepted in October and no production date set. The commission allowed a new vehicle search with a March 1 target, earlier use possible.
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Franklin County Commission
Ray DeJulio
DeJulio
Malcolm X's widow defends children over Farrakhan plot
Betty Shabazz rebutted claims she taught her children to hate Louis Farrakhan, as daughter Qubilah Shabazz, 34, pleaded innocent to federal charges of hiring a hit man to kill the Nation of Islam leader. She faces up to 90 years and $2.25 million in fines if convicted. trial set for March 27 in Minneapolis.
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Malcolm X
Louis Farrakhan
Nation of Islam
Farrakhan
Betty Shabazz
Qubilah
Qubilah Shabazz
Minneapolis
Malcolm
Shabazz
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Fashion Alley Winter Clearance and Local Notices
Fashion Alley advertises Winter Clearance with apparel and accessories. Community notices include concert dates, dance at Garnett VFW, district event on January 28, and phone contacts for reservations and services. Local shop Rex Barber Shop announces closure and reopening dates. multiple community service and event notes appear throughout.
Butler County Community College President resigns after tense tenure
Rodney Cox, 58, steps down as president of Butler County Community College in El Dorado Kansas effective June 30. Cox cites broken trust with the Board of Trustees and lack of communication after not receiving a contract extension last year. He led the college since 1988 and says the school will begin searching for a new president.
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EL Dorado
Kan
Butler County Community College
Rodney Cox
Cox
Ottawa Herald subscription rates listed for 1884
The Ottawa Herald details subscription prices effective October 1 1884 and onward. Rates cover Ottawa city delivery by carrier and motor route, Franklin Miami Douglas Osage and Anderson counties, and mail options statewide and out of state with varying monthly quarterly and yearly terms. Prices include a state sales tax and require advance payment.
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Cedar
Franklin County
Miami
Douglas
Osage
Anderson
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