Firecracker Contest Crowns Li'l Miss and Mr Firecracker
Chautauqua Days celebration by Beta Sigma Phi raises about $7,000 toward a redwood playground kit for Forest Park. Li'l Miss Firecracker is Jamie Martinez. Li'l Mr Firecracker is Brandon Mundy. Honorable mention goes to Amy Dickinson and Erin Maule. Cash donations via penny votes supported by local sponsors and drawings awarded to Jeremy Lasseter and Tyler Smith. Contributions can be sent to Child Play 86, Ottawa, Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lasseter
Princeton
Tyler Smith
Mark Smith
P.O
Ottawa
Kansas
Attitude Toward Handicapped Causes Strong Backlash
A Chicago reader blasts a couple with a paralyzed partner dining out, praising the handicapped woman’s courage and denouncing prejudice. Ann Landers condemns the letter, urges looking beyond disability, and laments bigotry. The column also answers readers on privacy about medical bills and a quip about obituaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
Chicago
Dartmouth
Mediical Center
M.ln
San Francisco
M.I.N
United States
Canada
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Social Register
Lin Ann Landers
Gloucester
Melvern Bluegrass Festival at Melvern State Park This Weekend
Melvern State Park hosts the annual Bluegrass Festival Friday through Sunday at Melvern Reservoir on the north shore. The Outpost Family Band leads, with Hooter Country Express, Signal Mountain, Prairie Fire, and more scheduled, plus a worship set Sunday. Admission ranges from five to twelve dollars for a three day pass, with camping and armband rules, plus an arts and crafts show and potluck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvern State Park
Melvern Reservoir
Outpost Family Band
Winfield
Hooter Country Express
Cahokia
Ill
Signal Mountain
McAlester
Okla
Prairie Fire
Topeka
Bill Grant
Delia Bell
Hugo
Bluestem
Tonganoxie
McGee Creek Connection
Jacksonville
Lonnie Glasson
Tuskahoma
Oklo
Hour
Ben Streeter
Pomona State Park
Ed Alvis
State Park
Catholic Evangelist Visits Ottawa This Week
Catholic evangelist Michael Gaydos will speak at Sacred Heart Church Tuesday at 7 30 p m and at a Saturday dinner for the Full Gospel Businessmen's Association at Ottawa University Mowbray Union, with a meeting to follow. Reservations by Wednesday to 242 9686 or 242 4695. The Full Gospel group meets monthly at Poncho's and supports businessmen through prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Church
Full Gospel Businessmen’s Association
Jim Ryssemus
Full Gospel
Michael Gaydos
Sacred Heart
Ottawa University Mowbray Union
City Band's Last Concert Wednesday
The Ottawa City Band presents its final summer concert at City Park band shell on Wednesday evening. Selections include Highlights from Fiddler on the Roof and Big Spender. Medleys and marches such as Seventy Six Trombones and Lexington highlight the program. Ottawa High School band will sell soft drinks and desserts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa City Band
City Park
Colonel Bogey
Lexington
Barnum and Bailey
Ottawa
Loren Matthews
Also Mentioned on This Page
Amy Dickinson
Doug Dickinson
S. Maple
Erin Maule
Wal-Mart
Jeremy Lasseter
Doug
Elissa Powelson
Derek
David Powelson
Homewcon
Denise Pate
Wally Leecy
Marilyn Powelson
Anchorage
Alaska
John Powelson
Missouri
John Leecy
N. Oak
Ethyl Morrow
Wellsville
THE
Kansas State Bank
Kofo Radio
N. Main
Oceans of Fun
Royals
Starlight
Main Bank
South Bank
Melvern
Ryssemus
Gaydos
Connare
Greensburg
Penn
Poncho’s
City Band
Sales & Service
Albright’s
S. Main
SuperStation
WIBS
Moscow
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