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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1971
Page
4
The Heart of America Gladiolus Society holds its 20th annual show for the south central region this weekend at the Metcalf South shopping center upper level. Hours: Saturday noon to 8 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 6 p.m. An ice cream social is set for Saturday at Greenwood School.
The Ottawa High School 1961 class held a 10 year reunion at the Eagle's Lodge with prizes awarded to Karen Indall McCullough for changing most in appearance and greatest distance, Sharon Bennett Underwood for changing least, and Jesse Garcia for largest family. Attendees included dozens of classmates from cities across Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, and Oklahoma, with sponsor Al Brox in attendance.
Miss Reynolds and fellow lifeguards describe rising cleanup duties at the pool and their growing concern over unruly visitors. They note sun and social contact as appealing, with Reynolds recalling a serious rescue two years ago and stating there have been no further incidents since. Guards plan to stay vigilant around the clock on high stands.
Obituaries for Robert John Snodgrass of Dundee died June 27 with services at Damron Towner Chapel and Navy graveside honors. Clarence Logan, 78, Garnett, died. burial planned in Iola. Local vehicle crashes report two injured and minor damages along US-50 near Homewood and Williamsburg incident with no injuries. Admissions and dismissals list include several names, with a birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs David Hood. Market notes show livestock prices and Monday estimates.
Washington AP reports US farmers planted 12.4 million acres for 1971 harvest, a 4 percent rise and a six year high, but cool and wet seasons in the Southeast and Delta hinder germination. Missouri and Tennessee run on schedule, Oklahoma drought trimmed Oklahoma plantings, and Texas up modestly. USDA aims for about 12 million bales in fall, with projected yield improving toward 500 pounds per harvested acre. Carryover stocks fall from 5.8 to about 4.5 million bales, the lowest in two decades.
James Glenn Sorrell of Wellsville files in District Court seeking 25125 from Maryland Casualty Company. He claims coverage under the policy when injured January 31 1970 while fighting a fire with the Wellsville volunteer fire department. He says his right leg was amputated above the knee and he was totally disabled for 35 weeks. He seeks 8 percent interest and costs.
about seventeen people heard David Johnson and Dwayne Sackman of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation speak Thursday night at the North American Hotel. Dispatchers and communications personnel from the area attended the meeting to hear discussions of current and future communication methods.
Morgan Williams, state director of the Farmers Home Administration, announced Kansas received 13 million dollars for Farm Ownership Loans in fiscal 1972, the largest allocation yet. Eight million were allotted in 1971, aided by a Nixon budget boost of 140 million. The package also includes 4.4 million for Farm Operating Loans and new joint lending with Kansas Federal Land Banks to aid distressed family farmers.
Alan Mattoon, 22, 937 Maple, had no driver's license. Case dismissed after he showed a license. Loren R Jestus, 52, St Paul Minn, cited for speeding 92 mph in a 75 mph zone. Fined $30 plus costs.
AP report from Kansas City notes cattle prices at 32.15 to 32.50 for high choice steers with some prime listings. calves not reported. Market activity centers on beef cattle trading and wholesale valuation in Kansas City.
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