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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1971
Page
5
Brief items list Robison at St Luke's Hospital in Kansas City with knee surgery and room E-882. Also mentions bake sale Crestview, alumni dinner, 50th anniversary for Class of 1921, parking, and several local notices including awards and events.
A Baldwin Elementary School teacher Irma Gail Hatcher and Baker University’s LaMonte Luaridsen participate in an elementary science workshop at Emporia State University. Also noted is NOW OPEN Jan's Beauty Salon in Quenemo with hours and owner details, plus a 50th anniversary invitation from Ottawa Chapter 785 of the National Association of Federal Employes for Chapter No. 2 Topeka. The luncheon at Myron Green Cafeteria in Topeka includes a cake-cutting at 1 10 p.m. and a Retirement Life magazine photo session.
A long docket lists multiple defendants with offenses from failure to yield right of way to open containers, excessive noise and suspended licenses. Fines range from 5 to 150 dollars with several arraignments scheduled for July. Also noted is the death of Maxine Lewis and a birth announcement for Dale and wife Burgoon in Wellsville.
Services for Artie C Cleaveland of Princeton RFD 1 who died Sunday were held Wednesday at the Lamb Roberts Funeral Home with Rev Paul Pentz officiating. Music by Dean Rouse and Mrs Eldon Rader. Pallbearers listed and burial at Mount Hope Cemetery Williamsburg. County court citation notes Mary M Riegel speeding in a 75 mph zone. District court notices and admissions listings for several local residents.
Larry Neal opens a thrift shop at 417 North Main to raise funds for American Indians. Proceeds from donated clothing appliances and furniture support living expenses for Indians. The shop operates 9 am to 9 pm Mondays through Saturdays and plans Friday dime nights. Neal has run similar shops in Atchison Olathe and Leavenworth and invites further donations and slide presentations on the Indian plight.
A task force of local business leaders has formed to find jobs for veterans in Ottawa. The initiative, started in November 1970 by President Nixon, invites employers to hire veterans and share ideas. Contact Glenn Geiss at the Kansas Employment Office, 242-1862.
Ottawa police reported a window shattered at Garfield Elementary School located at Twelfth and College around 1 am. Neighbors saw two persons fleeing the building and on the roof. a bicycle rack on the north side appeared to have fallen, breaking the window. Pound for pound wood is stronger than steel.
Clerk absent due to death in the family. Commissioner Hysom chairs a meeting where a resident opposes parallel parking citing cost and habit changes. The commission adopts a resolution on June 9 designating Second to Fifth streets for parallel parking and discusses Main Street shifts. Ottawa Tire’s Beeman supports the change amid traffic from the K-68 by pass. Police consider bicycle licensing as they recover bikes. Parade permit for Abdallah Shrine rodeo seeks review for July 10 at 11 a.m.
Frances A. Warhurst of 1607 S. Oak filed two damage suits in Franklin County District Court seeking a total of 25 000 dollars for injuries from two traffic accidents. The first suit alleges Bonnie S. Allenbrand caused the July 2 crash at Seventh and Main, seeking 10 000 dollars. The second claims Truyn A. Bischoff caused the July 7 crash in the 200 block of West Second, seeking 25 000 dollars plus costs.
Maxine Lewis wife of Rex Lewis died last night in Ottawa. Funeral services set for Saturday at 11:00 a.m. from First United Methodist Church with Rev. Paul W. Pentz officiating. Interment in Highland Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday noon to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday. Casket to be closed at the church.
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