Fourth of July memories from a small town parade
A reminiscence of a bygone Independence Day in a small town. The narrator recalls a morning parade with decorated bicycles and a Civil War veteran leading, followed by speeches by the mayor and state representative. Ice cream, lemonade, and a park meal lead to swimming, a large food festival, and then fireworks atop Fort Lewis Hill.
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American Legion
Ed McGraw
Georgiu
Aostate
Fort Lewis Hill
Broe Pun Brothers
Television Log Confuses Viewers in Ottawa Letter
A reader laments the lack of fireworks and aerial displays for children in Ottawa. He recalls past local parades and asks how kids can still enjoy real sky rockets and flashing pictures of George Washington, suggesting a roof vantage to view Garnett.
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Ottawa
George Washington
Garnett
Unified School District 289 levy petition and election notice
Public notice from Unified School District No. 289 Franklin County Kansas states a potential four mill property levy for one year to fund school construction repairs and related costs with a forty day opposition window after last publication. Also includes probate hearing notice for Louise F. Hensick estate with deadline to file defenses by July 18, 1966 in Ottawa.
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Unified
Franklin County
State of
Kansas
K.S.A
Board of Unified School District No
J. Linn Holtwick
Helen H. Carey
Louise F. Hensick
Freida H. Liggett
Otetawa
Special Registration Notice for Ottawa Kansas Voters
The city of Ottawa Kansas announces that voter registration books will be kept open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM starting on the sixth day. This notice appears in the JuneJuly 1966 issues and runs through June 28 to July 2.
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Ottawa
Kansas
Kanesas
State of
Donald R. Capper
Ottawa Kansas voter registration and plumbing code changes summary
City notices instruct Ottawa residents to register for the August 2 1966 primary by July 12 1966 9 PM and outline eligibility and re registration rules. Ordinance 2281 adopts amendments to 2262 Uniform Plumbing Code adding ABS pipe use and detailing hanger supports for various piping materials.
Uniform Plumbing Code Amendments and Pipe Support Provisions
Legal notice outlines detailed support intervals for various pipe materials including cast iron copper ABS and ducting in ground and suspended sections. It also covers hangers anchors and material strengths and deletes sections and tables of the Uniform Plumbing Code with replacements and material specifications for drainage and vent piping in buildings.
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Durham
Plumbing Code Amendments on ABS Fittings and Vent Joints
The ordinance outlines standards for ABS DWV fittings conforming to CS 270-65 with NSF approval. It introduces 25 foot cleanouts on small drainage pipes, allows connected foundation drains under seven day backfill, and specifies prohibited underground use and grounding height for various pipes and fittings. It also regulates trap types, vent through-roof clearances, and solvent weld joint requirements for ABS DWV systems.
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Western Plumbing Officials Association
Ottawa
Kansas
National Sanitation Foundation
B&s
Plumbing Code Amendments Governing Waterproofing and Gas Lines
City ordinance updates amend multiple sections of the Uniform Plumbing Code governing waterproofing around roof penetrations, relief valves drainage, water heater relays, pipe material standards, gas appliance connections, and mobile home gas service. Provisions cover vent cross sections, drain terminations, pressure relief valves, pipe materials, hose limits, and required rigid service piping with specific fittings for mobile homes and trailer courts.
Ottawa Kansas adopts Uniform Plumbing Code amendments 1966
The ordinance revises gas venting and water heater rules including Type C vents, minimum clearances, vent outlet and air requirements, pressure relief valve standards, and floor and horizontal furnaces. It repeals conflicting sections of Ordinance No 2262 and requires official copies on file with the City Clerk, effective June 29, 1966.
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Ottawa
Kansas
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Hell’s Horizon
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Winton A, Winter
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Winton A. Winter
First National Bank Bldg
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