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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1983

Page

11

Several Files For Board Positions In Local Elections

Franklin County filings show incumbents Elaine Dunbar Mary Hall and Leo Wiederholt seeking re election in Central Heights U S C 288 race with others Beverly Kleitz and Don Douglas also filing for position numbers 3 and 7. Wellsville USD 289 sees William Lozano moving to position 2 while LeRoy Price holds 2 and Tim Duffey filed for that seat. Pomona filings include Jim Shelley for a council seat in a race to choose two council members and a mayor.

Franklin County Central Heights U.S.C Elaine Dunbar Richmond Rfc Mary Hall Richmond Leo Wiederholt Princeton Rfd Beverly Kleitz Rantoul Don Douglas Osawatomie Pomona

Wall Street Falls as Rates Rise at Noon in New York

The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 13.42 to 1,057.40 by noon as rates climbed in credit markets. Decliners outpaced gainers on the New York Stock Exchange, with the composite index down 1.05 to 83.46 and the American Stock Exchange index down 3.36 to 363.04. Volume reached 35.82 million shares by noon, below Thursday's 37.31 million.

New York New York Stock Exchange American Stock Exchange

Local Briefs Note Graduations and Church Events

Chris Bird of 1012 Ash graduated from Wichita State University with a BS. Willis Stitt, missionary to Brazil, will speak at Calvary Baptist Church Sunday at 7 30 p.m. Rebecca Troutman Ottawa Red 2 named to Rockhurst College first semester dean's list. Rt Rev Richard F Grien bishop will officiate Sunday at 10 a.m. at Grace Episcopal Church confirmation service with a reception in the church undercroft to follow.

Chris Bird Ash Wichita State University Willis Stitt Brazil Calvary Baptist Church Rebecca Troutman Ottawa Red 2 Rockhurst College Kansas City Richard F. Grein Episcopal Diocese of Kansas Grace Episcopal Church

Centropolis Heights plat approved by Franklin planning panel

The Franklin City County Planning Commission approved the preliminary Centropolis Heights subdivision plat on a 20 plus acre site at Centropolis west edge with changes. Developers Wesley M Delbert L and Walter E Jamison attended with Switzer Chamberlin engineer Robert E Chamberlin to re design the central street and secure easements.

Bob Burtch Centropolis Heights Franklin City-County Planning Commission Centropolis Wesley M Delbert L Walter E. Jamison Walter Jamison Ottawa

Daily Report Admits Dismissals Births and Local Incidents

Admissions list includes Arlen Kliensorge Westphalia and Arthur Shibe with Thursday entries. Dismissals note Albert Michel and Dorothy Chamberlin among others. A birth records Mr. and Mrs Billy Watkins Quenemo RFD i announce a boy. Arrests report Frank D Lyons from Wellsville to begin a DW1 sentence. to be released Sunday. Vandalism damages at Eagles Aerie 2700. Non injury crash on South Main involving Waterman and Hill with $350 damage. Local Friday market quotes at Ottawa Co op and Kansas City price ranges for cattle hogs and sheep.

Arlen Kliensorge Westphalia Arthur Shibe S. Sycamore Albert Michel Beech Dorothy Chamberlin Richmond Karl Ehman Williamsburg Ethel Dykstra Ottawa Billy Watkins Quenemo South Main Myrtle M. Waterman S. Oak Edna M. Hill Waterman Hill Ottawa Taxi

Social Security bailout plan aims for May enactment

Washington AP report outlines a $168 billion plan from the National Commission on Social Security Reform to restore solvency through 1990. It proposes six month delay in July cost of living, higher payroll taxes in 1984 88 and 89 for workers and employers, self employed tax rise from 1984, half benefit taxation for many retirees, and coverage for new federal workers next year. House hearings set for Feb 1 as lawmakers face opposition from conservatives and federal employee groups.

Washington Congress National Commission On Social Security Reform Reagan Congressional Social Security Administration House Ways and Means Committee Commission Fund For FAIR

Angel Street at Osage City Opera House

Vassar Playhouse presents Angel Street the Victorian thriller by Patrick Hamilton at Osage City Opera House. Set in 1880 London the Manninghams face a plot of fear and possible murder as Inspector Rough reveals secrets and a suspenseful ending. Directed by Lori Bryant with Nancy Bevensee Paul Soule and Ronald S Freeley in key roles. Dinner is served 6 30 to 7 with group student and elderly rates. call 828 3249 for reservations.

Osage City The Thespians of Vassar Playhouse Angel Street Osage City Opera House Patrick Hamilton Manninghams Vassar Lori Bryant Nancy Bevensee Mrs. Manningham Paul Soule Mr. Manningham Ronald S. Freeley Inspector Rough

Enrolling and Local Events Snapshot

Faith Lutheran Preschool enrolls with contact numbers 242-5810 and 242-1906. Pomona venues share dances, meals, and sale notices including Raggedy Ann's, Elks Steak Night on Jan 22, Timberline dance, Ottawa flea market, Kiwanis pancake day, and multiple restaurant specials. Community notices include hair perms, flowers, feed, seeds, and local performances at Wagon Wheel, The Saddleback Lounge, and Other Place.

State's Jobless Rate Its Highest Since '30s

Kansas unemployment rose to 6.2 percent in December, highest since 1940, with 73,700 jobless. Eastern declines in manufacturing raised rates while western Kansas showed stability. Independence and Montgomery County saw 13.8 percent unemployment, due to auto and construction lay-offs. Hays fell to 3.2 percent.

Topeka Kan Kansas Department of Human Resources Fred Rice Kansas Rice U.S Independence Montgomery County Hays

Reagan Loses Popularity Amid Third-Year Drop

Washington AP reports President Reagan sits on the downside of his popularity as he enters year three. David Gergen cautions against a fall like Carter’s, while pollster Louis Harris notes Reagan may follow Carter’s path. Harris cites 38 percent approve and 61 percent disapprove, versus 52/62 a year prior.

Washington Reagan Jimmy Carter David Gergen Louis Harris Harris Consumer Federation of America Consumer Assembly Gergen Public Relations Society of America

Pomona Considers Fast-Track Bid Warehouse Plans

Pomona City Council plans a special meeting to release bid specifications for a warehouse to store city equipment at the city park. City Clerk Florence Milliman says changes are being made before specifications are written and final plans may be hand carried to members to speed review. The rest of the meeting covered routine business.

Pomona Florence Milliman Milliman

Wellsville Plans CPR Course With Police and AHA

Wellsville City Council and Police Department, with the American Heart Association Topeka, offer a CPR course at Wellsville High School. Instructor Jo Turner will teach from 8 a.m. to about 5 p.m. Saturday January 29. Fee is 5 dollars. Limited to 30 on a first come basis. Call 9883-2691 or 883-2296 for enrollment.

Wellsville American Heart Association of Wellsville High School Jo Turner Ottawa

Ottawan Named To KC Post As Convention Facilities Director

Jewel Scott, former Ottawan and assistant to City Manager Robert A. Kipp, was named director of the Kansas City Convention Facilities Department. She will oversee Bartle Hall Kemper Arena Municipal Auditorium American Royal Arena and the Governor's Exposition Building with an $8 million budget and about 140 staff. Scott succeeds Dan Saunders Jr. whose resignation moved him to New Orleans. Her annual salary is $35,580.

Kansas City Kansas City Times Jewel Scott Robert A. Kipp Bartle Hall Kemper Arena Scott Pauline Scott University of Kansas The Herald the Times Kansas City Kings Comets Kipp Dan Saunders Jr New Orleans Times

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Wall Street Douglas County Rural Water District No. 5 Kansas City Power & Light Co Jim Grogan Joe Schweiger Planning Commission Pete Nicholson Harrison Lincoln Franklin Grogan Nicholson Kenneth Edwards Albert Dunbar J.W. Davidson Ernie Harris Jim Peckham Ted Nelson Merle Haas Bob Dodson the Daily Report Sheriff’s Frank D. Lyons Wellsville Municipal Court Lyons Order of Eagles Aerie E. 15Th Ottawa Co-op VPH London Faith Lutheran Preschool Watkins Products Raggedy Ann's Timberline ELKS Sum West Ist Hairport Marcy Lisa Lori Kathy Mon First Baptist Church Hickory Turner Willard's Willis Garden Center Eagles Club Honeycreek Sacred Heart Paper Drive Raggedy Ann’s Main Sharlee Drake Cook’s Getty Stephen L. Thompson Monty Dalton Howard Go Cats Saddleback Lounge FBI Wagon Wheel Ottawa City Hall ESU Emporia State University Valarie McCann E. Wilson Roger Nordeen Apple Lane Diedre Skiles Mulberry Lisa Dehn Maple Joyce MacArthur Nancy Walker N. Main Kelly Winsky Rockwood Karen Chambers W. 10Th Robert C. Oshel Ottawan KC Post Memoriam Cecil G. Cartwright St. Joseph Michigan Dengel & Son Woodlawn Omona American Cancer Fund LengelGon Mortuary Itawa Steward Donald First Christian Church Harold E. Dungan Union Cemetery Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home Kiwanis Elliott Hall eScholarship Funds Kiwanis Club
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