Local briefs and community notices from Ottawa area
MRS Alyce Mason to undergo morning surgery at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Lawrence, room 303. Dairy milk prices list one gallon for $1.14 and 1 quart for 30 cents. Bake sale by Friendly Neighbors BHU to fund defibrillator for hospital at Smith's Snack Bar Williamsburg 8 to noon Saturday. House of Douglas hosts event, reservations via phone. Truman commemorative stamps available at Ottawa post office. Dance at VFW featuring Good Guys. Ottawa Junior High recognizes ninth grade leadership at a 7:30 pm ball with Jabber band. Car wash by Inter-Club Council at Martin Hall Ottawa University. Mother's Day gifts available at Willis Garden Center. Dr L J Matney new office at 324 S Main. Hereford Inn Mother’s Day buffet at 11:30 am. Princeton City Hall sale by Citizens Improvement Committee. Bill Kloster Quintet dance at OU Union 9 to 11:30 pm benefiting OU Music Department and Art Auction. City Cab offers free ride to First Assembly of God Church. Wright's Studio moves to 114 Ward. Fred Meador vacuum services. Franklin County Vets meet at Memorial Auditorium basement 6:30 pm. Seniors pursue education with Brooklyn College and LaGuardia Community College under tuition-free policy. about 150 enrolled. Admissions and dismissals listed for Ottawa area residents. Emergency: fish hook removal in Osawatomie. Larceny reported in East Side Grocery vending machine. about $18 stolen. Bruce Byron Devin, 53, Pomona RFD 1, dies. services Monday. burial Highland Cemetery. Surviving family listed. memorials by Damron-Towner Chapel. Lillie Florence Merkle, 92, LeLoup, dies. services Saturday. burial Wellsville Cemetery.
Obituary and court notes from Ottawa region update
The Daily Report notes the death of the daughter of Walter S. and Susan Ann Boyd who married John Merkle on February 25 in Ottawa. survivors include siblings Ben Boyd Nettie Jamison and India Woodruff. The Ottawa area reports a series of accidents and numerous court actions including traffic offenses, public intoxication, careless driving, and liquor violations with fines and continuances. Also listed are divorce, probation, and sentencing items, plus a cattle market update from Kansas City.
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Walter S
Susan Ann (Earls) Boyd
John Merkle
Ottawa
Merkle
Franklin County
Ben Boyd
Emporia
Nettie Jamison
Burlington
India Woodruff
Blue Springs
Williamsburg PTA Organizing Meeting Planned
The Williamsburg community will hold an organizational meeting at 7 30 p m on May 15 in the old auditorium. Ema Morozzo from the state PTA board will attend to answer questions and assist planning. All interested persons may attend. babysitters will be provided and refreshments served after.
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Williamsburg
PTA
Ema Morozzo
Ottawa High School 1973 Junior Senior Prom Set for Saturday
Ottawa High School prepares for the 1973 junior senior prom with an open house 3 5 p.m. in the Cyclone room to reveal decorations. The main event begins at 8 p.m. with The Almighty Buck performing. An after breakfast at the Elks Club runs until 3 a.m., sponsored by the Elks with local merchant support, with no reentry once students leave.
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Ottawa High School
OHS
Almighty Buck
The
Elks Club
the Elks
Ottawa High Students Set for Scholastic Tour Monday
Twenty five Ottawa High School honor students will join the Scholastic Tour on Monday. The group will depart at 8:30 a.m. by bus from OHS and visit Proctor and Gamble in Kansas City, the Kansas City Kan Chamber of Commerce, a General Motors plant, and the TWA flight training center. The day ends with dinner and a Kansas City Royals vs. California Angels game. Students include Roger Allen, son of Mr.
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Ottawa High School
OHS
Kansas City
Proctor and Gamble
Kan
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General Motors
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Roger Allen
Council Talks but Takes No Action at Wellsville Meeting
Wellsville city council discussed bond handling for a nursing home and water supply for a southeast development but took no action. The board will revisit the bond issue and water request at the next meeting as public sentiment and the water supply are weighed. Many residents and descendants attended and were listed in attendance.
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Joan Istas Wellsville
Franklin Township
Franklin County Commission
Fire Damages Eichman Enterprises Building in Garnett
Firefighters spent two hours Thursday night tackling a blaze on the second story of Eichman Enterprises. The origin was undetermined and the loss value was not yet known. The cabinet shop stored plywood and building materials. No serious injuries beyond minor cuts to two firefighters. Debris cleanup ongoing. Lower floor to resume production tonight. second floor requires extensive remodeling and time.
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Sears
Richman
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