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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 2014
Page
7
On May 27, 1865 the Ottawa school district authorized building a two story brick school and approved a five mill tax to fund the project. The decision reflects local investment in education and infrastructure during the period.
Brief weather note shows today with general high and low temperature range and expected conditions. No specific city or date provided.
Kansas Highway Patrol notes a hot line number 800 585 7623 and 511 for road condition updates with online access at 511 ksdot dot org to provide travelers with current statewide traffic information and advisories.
Wednesday’s statistics show a high of 105 degrees at Dryden Texas and a low of 20 degrees at Larnac Lake New York along with readings near Mount Washington New Hampshire.
The Plaza Cinema in downtown Ottawa plans a May 15 grand opening for a movie memorabilia museum. The exhibit showcases props costumes scripts posters and signed photos from classics and modern hits. The event is hosted with support from The Plaza The Franklin County Historical Society and friends. Actor Keith Lonerker is expected to attend along with limited ticket availability and online reservations.
Franklin County genealogical society hosts a 1:30 p.m. May 18 program at the Franklin County Convention and Visitors Bureau in Ottawa. Erika Nelson will lead a presentation on the tall tale trick photography of Dad Martin and Pop Conrad, with discussion on work and life in Kansas. The free event, funded by the Kansas Humanities Council, aims to explore early 1900s postcard craft and regional culture.
Garnett hosts two events Saturday at the Garnett Industrial Airport and the Anderson County Court House Square. The Air Fair 2014 runs 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring PT-19 aircraft rides for 200, World War II displays, and free breakfast for fly-ins, with shuttle service to downtown. The 42nd Annual Square Fair runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with craft booths, food, historic tours, a quilt show, kiddie rides, and music by Everett Cox and others.
Today at 11 a.m. Arlene Butts speaks at Ottawa Senior Center located at 130 South Main Street. From 5 to 6:30 p.m. the Main Street Mingle event continues at the same center. At 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fit and Fun Club meets at the Wellsville Community Center at Seventh and Locust streets.
Ottawa area events listed include Bingo at VFW Post 5901 at 7 p.m. Friday, Chicken Fried Steak Dinner at Eagles Hall 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Garnett BPW Square Fair 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Ottawa Outdoor Vintage Flea Market downtown, and Art Guild at Carnegie Cultural Center 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Ottawa venues host public days with free admission.
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