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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1987
Page
8
A roundup of library staff answers includes time changes from Chase’s Annual Events noting clocks go back at 2 a.m. on Oct 25. It covers raccoons and field protection, steam iron lime removal with vinegar, and TV partner histories for Dragnet’s Joe Friday. It also lists volleyball court dimensions and equipment specs.
About half the Poli-Tron plant workers in Pittsburg Kansas walked out at noon Thursday amid complaints over working conditions and wages. Jim Cuthbertson called the action spur of the moment after a news report highlighted southeastern Kansas’ lower pay.
Sunny today with highs in the mid 70s, southerly winds 15 to 25 mph. Tonight mostly clear with lows around 75. Sunday partly cloudy with a 20 percent storm chance and mid-90s highs. Extended Kansas outlook Monday to Wednesday shows chances of rain and storms with highs upper 70s to low 80s and lows mid 60s to around 70.
Regional forecast notes partly cloudy and warm across Missouri with highs in the low to mid 90s and humid conditions through Sunday. Nebraska sees partly cloudy skies with showers possible in the northwest and highs in the low 80s to mid 70s, with unsettled tonight. Oklahoma remains clear to partly cloudy with widely scattered thunderstorms in the northwest and highs around 90.
Three tenants of Jayhawk West in Lawrence were awarded 60 000 after a landlord kept their security deposits. The ruling marks the first Kansas case awarding punitive damages over deposit retention amid fraud and conversion claims.
Gov. Mike Hayden picked seven Kansans to form a panel selecting federal Christa McAuliffe fellowships for teachers. Included is Alice Wolf of Ottawa High School. The seven must submit recommendations by July 30 to the U S Department of Education.
Mae Mildred Haus 93 of Overbrook died Thursday night July 9 1987 at a Topeka hospital. Graveside services at 10 a.m. Monday Pleasant Hill Cemetery west of Centropolis. Survived by a sister Ada DeHart of Wabash Indiana. Friends may call Greenwood Roberts Funeral Home Overbrook 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday. A second note mentions two half brothers Dustin and Dane Leecy of Wellsville and a funeral procession to Wellaville Cemetery Monday at 9:30 a.m. for a graveside service at 10.
The Kansas Department of Revenue released May sales tax totals with Franklin County reporting 111,131 a 4.56 percent rise from May last year. Ottawa Pomona Williamsburg and the state weigh increases and one decline with a July 1 1986 added one cent tax note. Edward F. Ouellette promoted to senior airman at McConnell AFB Wichita.
State of Kansas v Evans petitions habitual traffic violations seeking revocation of driving privileges for at least three years. Ottawa Investors Ltd. vs King case dismissed after Larry King’s death, costs assessed. Multiple marriage licenses issued in Ottawa and surrounding areas. Arrests include a Baldwin shoplifting incident with a juvenile, vandalism reports on a home, and a grease-related smoke scare in an apartment. Senior Citizens menu listings and midwestern cattle market notes follow.
Ad brief for a ladies class ring priced at 99.95 in 10k yellow gold from Drake Jewelry. Paper drive scheduled Saturday 8 to 10 30 by Sacred Heart and Knights of Columbus. Public worship at Forest Park 8 15 am sponsored by Trinity United Methodist Church with chairs requested. Saturday evening special features a shrimp and chicken buffet for 4 89 at Hill House.
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