Major Facelift Updates Local Pharmacy Building
Ottawa’s Briscoe Pharmacy building at 9th and Main received a major exterior renovation featuring wire mesh over front windows, stucco, forest green trim, and a whimsical canopy to soften the square lines. Owner Bill Smell and landlord Susan Wiens praised the refreshed look and its potential for better lighting, display space, and wind resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briscoe Pharmacy
9Th
Main Streets
Ottawa
Susan Wiens
Ottawa University
Kansas City
Bill Smell
Tulsa
Wiens
Lena Fredeen
Guy Briscoe
Smell
Safeway
Fredeen’s Grocery
Fredeen
Briscoe’s
FmHA to Boost Small Town Business With Loan Guarantees
Farmers Home Administration renews the loan guarantee program for small towns to support business and industry. Up to 80 percent guaranteed for term loans, with 30 year real estate and 15 year equipment terms. Eligible applicants include existing businesses. churches and tourist ventures excluded. Contact Lawrence district office or Topeka’s Gary Smith at 295-2876.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane Yeamans
Herald
Farmers Home Administration
Gary Smith
FIHA
Topeka
Kansas
Isting
Fmha
Smith
Lawrence
Mideast tensions lift oil prices as inflation drags on
Oil futures rose on the New York Mercantile Exchange as Kuwaiti tankers with American flags sail toward the Persian Gulf amid Middle East tensions. The CPI showed a 0.4 percent June gain, lifting annual inflation to about 5.4 percent for the first half of 1987, with energy and food costs driving the rise. The Dow gained 2.23 points to 2,470.18 while bonds fell and the dollar firmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York Mercantile Exchange
Persian Gulf
U.S
West Texas Intermediate
Labor Department
Wall Street
Dow Jones
Local FmHA Employee Rewarded For Extras
A surprise cash award of 400 dollars and a merit certificate were presented Friday July 17 to Katherine J. Parks, county office clerk at the Ottawa office of the Farmers Home Administration, a USDA agency. County supervisor Eric Guenthner presented the award in recognition of her extra duties and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine J. Parks
Ottawa
Farmers Home Administration
U.S. Department of Agriculture Agency
Eric Guenther
Williamsburg Girl Lands Vegas Job at Sam's Town
Shelly Shaffer, formerly of Williamsburg, named publicity and promotions coordinator for Sam's Town in Las Vegas. She earned a journalism degree from Kansas State University in May and received a cash award and merit certificate from Larry E. Davis, Kansas State Director of the FmHA, for outstanding performance during February to May while Parks processed loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelly Shaffer
Williamsburg
Las Vegas
Kansas State University
Thon
Parks
Larry E. Davis
Kansas State
Fmha
College Offers Free Court Reporting Seminar
The Brown Mackie College hosts a free seminar titled A Career in Court Reporting on Saturday Aug 8 from 9 30 a m to noon at 8000 W 1100 South Mina Park. Topics include stenograph demonstrations education and state requirements with contact 451 3856 for more information or a brochure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown Mackie
Erfinar
Mina Park
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Bill
Mideast
Allen Sinai
Shearson Lehman Brothers
New York
Vegas
Creason
Tawney Chev.-Olds
Iby
Imedes
Eai
Jack Jones
Sory
Wolfrobe
Goebel
By Ace Reid
Wen
Gage Park
Reinisch Rose Garden
Recreatio
City Hall
First National Bank
Ard & Hickory
Franklin County
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