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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1987
Page
7
Cloudy to partly cloudy conditions across Franklin Missouri and adjacent states with light sprinkles possible tonight and Thursday. Temperatures fall to low 30s tonight, highs in the 50s to 60s expected in some areas with mixed snow showers and flurries in Nebraska Colorado and Oklahoma as noted.
Martin Holler of United Methodist Urban Ministries told Kansas lawmakers that state welfare cuts drive destitute residents to soup kitchens and clinics, resulting in assaults on workers at Venture House and a medical clinic. He urged increased public funds and meaningful jobs. Senate cuts amid Hayden budget battle worsen private programs.
Richmond seeks bids at the April 16 City Council meeting for about two miles of storm sewers and street improvements funded by a $123,000 Community Development Block Grant and $146,000 in general obligation bonds. Work aims to start around May 15, mainly on Central Avenue and two-thirds of north side streets, with a three inch asphalt overlay and further south side work as funds allow.
Area students Sharon Lynn Blakeley a junior in the School of Medicine 1004 Willow Melvin E Nichols Jr a junior in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 1231 S Main and Gary Alan Sobba a Graduate school receive 1987 84 scholarships at the University of Kansas Jim Scroggs of Grand Island Nebraska formerly of Ottawa is a patient at the Veterans Administration Hospital after a heart attack hospital address 2201 N Broadwell Grand Island Nebraska 68801
The New York stock market declined as profit taking persisted after a mixed session. The Dow Jones industrial average fell 5.97 to 2,363.21 at noon, with more decliners than gainers on the NYSE and several large blue chips losing ground, while energy shares also slipped. Volume reached 87.77 million on the NYSE as the American Exchange showed modest losses.
Kenneth L Gates 68 of Garnett died Tuesday March 24 1987 in a Kansas City hospital He was born March 5 1919 in Hepler and married Wilma Kellstadt November 5 1945 in Pittsburg He was a farmer and World War I Army veteran Survivors include his wife two daughters Sandra Hill Paola and Leanna Heth Ottawa a brother John Gates Garnett and five grandchildren Funeral services set for 2 pm Friday at the Christian Church Garnett Burial at Garnett Cemetery Friends may call 7 8 pm Thursday at Farris Feuerborn Memorial Chapels Memorials to the American Heart Association encouraged.
Admissions and dismissals listed for Clara Brungardt and Dianne Barber with Ada Price. district court news includes sentences for Carl E. Miller and Warren Leon Smith for transporting an open container with 90 day license restrictions, and others for suspended licenses, jail terms suspended on fines. civil action by SRS vs Homer Ambier for child support. sheriff’s notes report arrests including Anita Perez and Tony Ledom for license violations, plus a misdemeanor check charge for Robert Dunlap. Public safety notes cover a property damage case tied to Plaza Theatre, and multiple non injury accidents with vehicle and bicycle collisions, plus a chimney fire in Ohio Township and local market quotes.
Ottawa will not hold classes Friday due to parent-teacher conferences. Ottawa Middle School uses an alphabetized schedule for A to Z last names, with times from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. High School conferences run all day. grade cards may be picked up at the conference or Monday. A separate Count Your Kid In pre-school screening will occur at Ottawa Middle School with prior office call.
Gusty winds hampered road crews clearing highways in northwest Kansas as a three day blizzard waned. I 70 remained closed from Salina to the Colorado line while 10,000 customers lost power and a Randall woman, Harriet Hocket 67, was found dead after car trouble near Jamestown. Local dispatchers cited equipment gets stuck and roads become impassable despite warmer weather forecast to improve conditions by tomorrow night.
Takeru Higuchi, KU pharmaceutical chemist who developed slow release pills, died in Columbia Missouri hospital at age 69 after a week-long hospitalization. He held 100 plus patents, led Oread Laboratories, and founded INTERx Research Corp. Survivors include his wife Aya three sons and a daughter. Memorial service tentatively set for Friday.
Ad briefs list services and events including Drake Jewelry Gardner Garfield Pancake Express and 7-Slam. Eagles Lodge Hamburger night Friday 6 to 8 pm. Williamsburg Lions Club Pancake Supper Monday March 30 at 5 30 pm Adults two dollars, children one dollar. School lunchroom and Concho Belts advertise locally made gifts and accessories. Legislative Luncheon Saturday March 28 at noon Princeton Community Building Farm Bureau members invited RSVP 242 4130.
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