Local upgrades and community notices around area schools
Local briefings report Dr James Doty Baker University receiving a $60000 anonymous gift for a five year campus improvement plan. Williamsburg High School hosts a senior faculty basketball game on Tuesday March 12 at 7:30 pm. Senior club campaigns and scholarships highlighted. Also listed are hospital updates, a porch sale, and KU education honor roll with five area seniors.
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James Doty
Baker Uniersity
Williamsburg High School
Stuent Council
University of Kansas School of Education
Loretta L. Bell
Leo M. Williams
Paeola
Janette Boeken Crane
F. A. Boeken
Iola Rfd
Elizabeth S. Cummins
R. R. Cummins
Iola
Sally Jean Cores
Lyman A. Corelis Jr
Ash
Mary P. McQueeney
J. F. McQueeney
Paola
Edgar Washington Ransom
Williamsburg
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Lamb Roberts
Ottawa
Willard Glide den Ransom
Anne Elizabeth
Washington) Ransom
Williamseburg High School
Sigema Alpha Epsilon Fraternity
K-State
Nancy Ransom
Mary Ransom
Willard B. Ransom
Haste Makes For Big Fine
Robert Haas of Garnett sped 96 mph in a 60 mph zone on US169 between towns. Returning three hours later he again sped 90 mph in a 60 mph zone. In Anderson County court he pleaded guilty, fined 90 dollars, and received 15 days in jail with parole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garnett
Robert Haas
Greeley Suns
Haas
Anderson
Garnett Station Destroyed by Suspected Explosion
Kansas Bureau of Investigation is asked by county commissioners to determine how an irrigation pump station on Cedar Creek near Garnett collapsed. The small station, which helped regulate South Lake’s level, may have been blown apart in an explosion, officials say.
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Garnett
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
South Lake
Cedar Creek
Rivers and creeks supply most U S water in nation
Rivers and creeks remain the primary sources of water for the United States, supplying municipal, agricultural, and industrial needs across regions. The system relies on watershed management, infrastructure, and federal guidance to ensure reliable availability.
Pop Bottle Drive Set By Ottawa High Juniors
Ottawa High Juniors plan a pop bottle drive in the south parking lot to fund their Jr Sr prom with a boys versus girls contest. Sponsors are Mrs. Catherine Demeritt and Leroy Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa High
OHS South
Tomore Row
Catherine Demeritt
Leroy Bailey
Funeral Rites Held for Nettie M. Jones 67
Funeral services were conducted for Nettie M. Jones of 429 S Locust aged 67. Rev. Ned Roberts and Rev. Garland Bohn presided with Mrs. R L Stevens at the organ and Jay Milton as soloist. Interment followed at Highland Cemetery with pallbearers Ralph Smith Raymond Smith Ernest Finch John Ochs Dick Williams and Paul Moore. The service was at Dengel and Sons Chapel this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie M. Jones
S. Locust
Dengel and Sons Chapel
Ned Roberts
Garland Bohn
R. L. Stevens
Jay Milton
Ralph Smith
Raymond Smith
Ernest Finch
John Ochs
Dick Williams
Paul Moore
Highland Cemetery
Insurance Topics For Young Couples At Carnegie Library
Monday night at 7 at Carnegie Free Library hosts a meeting for young married couples on Insurance Facts and Fallacies. Robert Shields presents the history of insurance and policy types, while Sherwin Snyder of Ottawa University discusses insurance economics. This is the third talk in the series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Free Library
Robert Shields
Sherwin Snyder
Ottawa University
Bowling Notes Highlight Weekly Standings and High Scores
Susan Wolgast led the week with a 226 game and 580 series. Grogan's Standard Service topped team scores with 936 game and 2485 series. Lee's Cafe posted 823 game and 2273 series and sits first with 66 victories. Page details include multiple players with highs and splits across days, with Beautyland and Royal Lanes among leaders and city tournament records noted.
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Naomi Fritts
Susan Wolgast
Grogan
Leela Meador
Lee’s Cafe
Osburn
Flowers
Vera Ferguson
Tueseday
Heathman Oil Company
Peoe Ples National Bank
Todd’s Insurance
Standard Service
H.D. Lee Company
Imogene Droddy
Velma Foster
Budge’s Hardware
Beautyland
Bienie’s
Garage
Charlotte Murphy
Frieday
Sherry Schmoe
Royal T Lanes
Ella
Beauty Salon
Betty Heckman
Margaret Swallow
Myrtle Rogers
Marilyn Moses
Mary Triplett
Mazie Heckman
Susan Wolegast
Maxine Mueller
Elaine Christy
Hazel Poreter
Helen Shofner
Betty Steweart
Pauline Jackson
Hazel Liegerot
Karen Seyler
Barbara Spatz
Virginia Hoffman
Juanita Simms
Oil Flyer Ends Run on Santa Fe Route
The Oil Flyer, a famed service of the Santa Fe railroad, will cease operations after this weekend. Train No 47 from Kansas City to Tulsa makes its final 11 59 p.m. Saturday stop at Ottawa, while No 48 from Tulsa to Kansas City ends at 8 40 p.m. Sunday.
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Santa Fe Railroad
Ottawa
Kansas City
Tulesa
Tulsa
Pilot Training For Vets Set In Ottawa Area
Veterans in Ottawa may take commercial flying lessons at 90 percent of normal cost. Smith's Flying Service, Inc., at Municipal Airport, received FAA approval to operate a pilot school offering the commercial pilot, multiengine, and flight instructor courses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Robert A. Smith
Smith's Flying Service, Inc
Municipal
Federal Aviation Agency
Guardianship Hearing in Franklin County Probate Court
In the Matter of the Guardianship and Conservatorship of Katherine Strafuss a hearing is set after a petition for sale of real estate in Franklin County Kansas. The conservator Anton J Strafuss seeks court approval to sell 110 acres described as East 34 of the North 14 of the South 14 of Section 36 Township 17 Range 18 Ex cept 10 acres. Respondents must file defense by April 2 1968 at 9 00 a.m. in Ottawa Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Kansas
Katherine Strafuss
State of Kansas
Anton J. Strafuss
Ottawa
Otetawa
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John T. Slayman
Osawatomie
Emporia State Century Club
Marvin Ross and
The
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VFW Hall
Carolyn Sue Kissinger
Fred Kissinger
RFD
St. Mary’s Hospital
Tremont
George Hoopes
Pomona
Toopeka V.A. Hospital
Ress Sons
Karen Weems
Beta Sigma Phi
Garnett Station
U. S
BBCC
OHS
W. P. Shepard
Harold R. Wallace
Butler’s
Ote
Tawa University
Janet Anderson
Jewel Scott
Roger Cumemings
Jan Fitzgerald
Rita Campbell
Lauretta Thompson
Jackie Weber
Judy Northway
Jack E. Backer
Student Publications
Kansas State University
Newse
Backer
Sheldon Tallman
Otetawa Times
Lois Smith
Ottawa Herald
O. A
MoePherson
Tabor
EKL
Marvin P. Forker
Charlotte Macy
Home Ec
Rose Shular
Edward Holeman
Sullivan
Dilford Holmes
Madisonville
Calumet
Holmes
Holeman
Jackie and
Rita
the Daily Report
Hospital
Sara Vega
King
Elena Murray
David Ralston
Olive
Rhonda Ralston
Irma Schnoke
Ss. Main
Charlotte Stratton
S. Poplar
James Burenett
DeSoto
W. E. McConachie
Dick N
Jefferson Dick N. Jefferson
Will Liamsburg
Good Samaritan Nursing Home
Olathe
Williamsburg Methodist Church
W. £. Hurtig
Mount Hope
Montecello
Kan
Henry
Blanche
Pritchette) Jefferson
Eva Thompson
Margaret Dewey
Harold Jefferson
Dallas
Tex
Glenn Jefferson
Clathe
Bob Jefferson
Gardner
Orrie W. Messler
Lola Mae Messler
Sabetha
Colorado Springs
William and
Mary (Spurgeon) Adams
Shubert
Neb
Methodist Church
Arnold Albert
Hiawatha
Eldon Messler
Falls City
Jack Messler
Postville
Town
Arlin Messler
Colo
Orado Springs
Ross Adams
Quinter
Siseter
Pearl Abbott
Los Angeles
W. D. Banecroft
Herbert McClure
Richmond
W.H. Cannon
Humboldt
Lamb-Roberts
Woodlawn Cemetery
Paul .Pentz
Nettie N, Jones
Edgar
Eddie
Jenglston
Mortnoy
Johnson
Sous Dengel A
Jefferson
Dick N. Jefferson
Williamisburg Methodist Church
William Hurtig
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Williamseburg
Tey
Downer’s
Clieapel
Ela
Ake
Otpawal, Kansas
Messler
Lola Mae (Adams) Messler
Lambe Roberts Funeral Home
Paul W. Pentz
Woodlawn Cememetery
Richard O. Skoog
Atty. For Conservator
V. A. Hospital
Burroughs
Denny Peterson
Cherry and Logan
Lyle Enyart
Herald
Rantoul
Cole Lar
Bobby Dingus
Mound City
Don Davis
Dean Martin
Princeton
Weidner Moebil
South Main
Smith
Ottawa Municipal Aireport
Minnesota Ave
Dolly Madison Cake Co
Dolly Madison Care CO
Industrial
Emporia
General Services
Rex Hiner
Jobor
Income Tax Service
Main
George Underwood
Sleichter
Hogelin
J. W. Taylor
Electrolux
Fred Meador
315 West 6Th
Bennie Stinson
Pickering Piano Service
F. W. Adams
Edgerton
S. Main
Clifford Rk
Hobbs
Jack Nelson
Council Grove
Osage City
Watts
Combs
Keith Watts
Leonard Combs
Lebo
Waverly
Clarence
Jack) Haire
Burlington
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