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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1982
Page
7
The Ottawa Public Library will launch its 25th summer reading program on June 1 with a magic and circus theme Hocus-Pocus Books in Focus. Enrollment last year reached 572 with 303 meeting the 10 or 20 book minimum.
A 27-year-old Ottawa RFD man who disappeared Tuesday morning was found in Phoenix, Arizona. Sheriff Rex Bowling said Felix Calvin East checked in at a nursing home there. East, disabled, was a former patient and last seen walking near his home about 10 miles southeast on county roads Tuesday morning. Relatives learned later that day. East’s brother Ray, training with the National Guard at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, may pursue him next week. Later, an Olathe man was killed and four injured in a two-car crash near Lenexa.
Seventh and eighth graders take reading math and language arts tests Monday and Tuesday to guide placements. OMS hosts first track meet Wednesday at Olathe North with 70 plus Ottawa students. Third quarter conferences Friday run 7 30 to 12 30 and 2 to 4 with grade cards by advisor room and a lettered schedule for visits.
Obituary for Carl V. Jones, 68, of Rantoul, Texas, announced from Port Aransas with service details pending. Cash theft reported: wedding bouquet taken from Myra J. Brewer of 204 Maple, loss $20. Civil suits filed by The Wellsville Bank against Mary J. and Vernon W. Miller and against Bruce Ross for money recovery. Non-injury traffic collision in the 400 block alley near Main between Kenneth R. Redifer and Luella Casteel, damage $350. Local school lunch menu rotations for March 29 to March 31 listed various meals and fortifications. Kansas City market report covers cattle slaughter prices, demand, and weekly totals for steer and heifer sales.
Extension agents report winterkill in area wheat, especially Princeton and Williamsburg, with Douglas County seeing about 15,000 acres damaged. The Newton variety appears most susceptible, and early plantings suffered most due to cold exposure. Late-planted wheat may still yield well if weather cooperates.
Sunday Buffet at Hill House from 11 to 2:30 all you can eat. Ray Brown Auto Sales reopens Monday March 29 at 2332 S Main Ottawa. Williamsburg Lions pancake supper Monday March 29 5 30 to 8 p m Adults two children one. Garfield PTA open forum with Dr Roger Nelson Tuesday March 30 7 30 in school auditorium free babysitting. Welding clinic 7 p m Wednesday March 31 Town and Country Supply 202 Walnut coffee donuts door prize drawing no charge. Chemicals for Musk Thistle now available Franklin County Noxious Weed Dept Ottawa 2 4 D Lo Vol reg 7 per gallon sold at 6 50 per gallon to May 1 1982. Monthly open Fri 7 4. Private pilot ground school Ed's Airmotive 242 5310. Wood hoops craft 3 to 14 inches Turners Tele Shop W 15th Ottawa Flea Market weekends 10 30 to 5 30 110 West 1st Ottawa Ks. Friday night shrimp special all you can eat five dollars. Country Riders dance Saturday night 10 to 2 at Wagon Wheel Pomona. Hill House Saturday night country style barbecue ribs baked potato beans salad bar coffee tea all you can eat four dollars forty nine. Church of Christ at 903 N Poplar will conduct evangelistic services Mon March 29 through Sun April 4 weekdays 7 30 p m Sundays 10 a m and 6 p m preached by J W Gallagher Barnsville Ohio Everyone welcome.
The column notes the library offers help at the Communi ty Information Center and provides contact details. It answers queries on Marais des Cygnes meaning, DST change date, Girl Scout lodge rentals, IRS toll free numbers, Ottawa genealogy courses, ars gratia artis meaning, and fishing reel repair by Paul Foster.
Ottawa Chamber notes new train signals stall at Santa Fe crossings on Davis Road with blocking arms to come down for warning motorists. April events include Legislative Coffee April 3 at 10 a.m. at Peoples National Bank lobby and Easter vacation for schools April 9 and 12.
Wichita State University faculty led in service day discussions on helping students grasp reading assignments. A 16 month materials test and North Central Association evaluation planning occurred. The Unicorn edited by Claudia Bartlett is available for 25 cents at the high school office. Spring In Kansas theme. Future Business Leaders of America and sponsor Marie Girard will attend Ice Capades next Saturday. Creative writing students visited area grade schools to read illustrated stories.
A public service note from Dr. Robert L. Bell of Ottawa states that pregnancy does not cause tooth decay. Hormonal changes may cause temporary gum swelling, but proper brushing and flossing prevent gingivitis. Babies do not rob calcium from the mother’s teeth. adult teeth are formed.
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