Obituary notices for Furman Thorn and Earl Moody
Obituary items list Furman Thomas Thorn of Baldwin City died Monday at Orchard Lane Nursing Home with funeral at 1:30 pm Wednesday at Wilson and Son Chapel. Burial in Wellsville Cemetery. Thorn, born June 14, 1889, survived by wife Bertha Thorn and multiple grandchildren and stepchildren. Also noted are Earl Moody, 81, of Ottawa, who died Monday at Ransom Memorial Hospital. Moody born November 27, 1894, formerly with Wichita city employment, survived by wife Barbara Moody, a son Jack, siblings, and grandchildren. Burial planned in Wichita.
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Roger Thorn
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Ottawa
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American Legion Auxiliary to host potluck and officer install
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet at 6 30 p m Thursday at the Youth Center for a potluck dinner and to install new officers. R Craig Collins has earned an M D from KU Medical School and will begin obstetrics gynecology residency at KU Medical Center in July. Franklin County Republicans plan a special 8 p m meeting in the courts building basement to discuss county office candidates.
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Franklin County Republican Central Committee
Don Burroughs
County Moves Ambulance Funding Into Regular Budget
County commissioners paved the way to place ambulance service funding in the regular budget by levying one mill for partial support. The service, started two months ago, had relied on revenue sharing due to state cash basis law. The 1 mill levy is the maximum allowed. additional funds will come from revenue sharing and user payments.
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Syria advances near Israeli border amid Lebanon conflict
Syrian tank forces pushed toward Marjayoun six miles from Israel as Palestinian sources warned the town’s fall would give Damascus control of Arkoub’s northern and western fringe. Israel’s Prime Minister Rabin said Israel watches developments closely while the army stays on guard as Lebanon’s situation remains fluid.
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Dad's Second Best Friend Weedeater Ad Brief
Father's Day feature highlights a Weedeater as a practical gift. Budge's Ace Hardware offers models from 29.95 to 299.95 with in-store availability and promotions for Father’s Day shoppers.
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Bids Sought For DPS Furnishings At New Building
City Manager Robert W Mills announced a bid call for furnishings for the new Department of Public Safety building. Bids must be submitted to the City Clerk by 3 p m on July 6. Desks chairs tables and file cabinets are specified as required items.
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Wall Street pauses after three day rally
Wall Street slipped as profit taking paused a three day rally. The noon Dow Jones average fell 3.93 to 987.31 after a 33.15 point rise over the prior three sessions. The NYSE-listed issues showed a slight loser majority while Sony led activity with a 50,000 share block traded. Volume eased to 8.45 million shares in two hours.
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State education overhaul studied
Kansas Board of Education considered a major reorganization proposed by Education Commissioner Merle Bolton. Key changes include eliminating the deputy commissioner position, reducing assistant commissioners from five to four, and creating three divisions led by assistants. The plan aims to consolidate services to local school units and cut personnel over two to three years. The board endorsed the concept and will develop it further with staff input.
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West Kansas No Hotbed Of Pro Ford Types
U S Rep Keith G Sebelius said western Kansas farmers oppose Ford over the 1975 grain embargo. He backed a neutral stance in the Ford Reagan contest, leaning to Ford on the GOP nomination, citing bipartisanship and agricultural ties. He warned the embargo hurt farmers and could slightly dent his reelection hopes.
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