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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1997
Page
1
A 70-year-old Ottawa woman reported a near scam after a man claiming to be a Visa employee phoned to say her reissued credit card wasn’t activated. He knew her name and pressed for the card number. She refused, noting she never gives info by phone, and the line disconnected after his claim. Her caller ID showed an unavailable number.
A 21 year old rural Ottawa woman reported a sexual assault Wednesday night by two men near her home at about 7 45 p m. She escaped to a neighbor and called authorities at 8 25 p m. She was treated at Ransom Memorial Hospital and released. The Franklin County Sheriff s Department Kansas Bureau of Investigation and Ottawa Police Department assist in the case.
Montaun Hart, an alleged accomplice, said Jonathan Levin pleaded for mercy to Corey Arthur moments before a .22 pistol killed Levin. Arthur shot Levin in the head, bound him with duct tape, and left him on the living room floor. Hart’s court papers cite his arraignment on second degree murder and robbery charges. Arthur faces plea July 7.
Stocks show Casey's at 219 16, Comm Fed at 37 1 4, Gen, H R Block at 319 16, O'Reilly Auto 38 7 8, Wendy's 26 1 16. Ottawa Co op price quotes list hard wheat 3 19, corn 2 30, milo 3 80, soybeans 7 73, oats 2 10. Franklin County Farm Services posted wheat 3 14, corn 2 30, milo 70 APRS.
Admissions list Sharon Stierwalt Wilma Hudelson John Dougherty and Helen Dyer all of Ottawa. Sheriff’s news covers domestic disputes injuries arrests and property damage with multiple arrests and incidents in Ottawa and surrounding areas including Florida Road West 9th and Main.
Community shoppers and residents are treated to a medley of local ads and event notices. Budweiser 1997 Holiday Signature Edition Stein promoted at Blooming Florist. Free hot dogs drinks and phones at a party hosted by Cellular One staff. Listings include Ty's Beanie Babies guide, dance shows at Garnett VFW, hazardous waste deposit info, stay-open shop promos, and Al Zook birthday party at Eagles venue. Numerous small businesses advertise hours and specials across Ottawa and surrounding area.
Obituaries note Ronald D Rentz Jr 17 of Garnett died June 25 1997 in Garnett. Service at 10 30 a m Monday at Farris Feuerborn Chapel burial Woodland Cemetery Pomona. He was born Sept 14 1979 in Lawrence. Survived by parents Kim L and Gwen Brecheisen home and many relatives. Memorials to Alateen or Kansas Kids Wrestling Association. George Maycumber Baldwin 69 died at home in Baldwin services pending. Graveside for infant Xavier Darelle Robinson Emmerson Topeka at Highland Cemetery Ottawa with Rev Willie Templeton officiating. Survived by parents Chris Emmerson and Tamika Robinson grandparents and a paternal grandmother. Dengel and Son Mortuary in charge.
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