Pyramid suit nears court appearance in Topeka
The Kansas Securities Commission pursues a civil lawsuit in Shawnee County District Court over a large pyramid scheme known as People Helping People or Friends Helping People. About 15 defendants from Pittsburg and Missouri remain sued while most participants in Anderson County have returned funds and agreed not to join future schemes. No court date has been set.
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Kansas Securities Commission
Shawnee County
Topeka
Rick Fleming
Anderson County
Fleming
Pittsburg
Missouri
The
Securities Commission
Cattlemen face heavy losses as market falters
John Alley of Cattlemen's Inc. says losses mount as cattle headed for slaughter drop to 64 per hundredweight while 100 head pens incur up to 20 000 in worst cases. Kansas reports 2.1 million cattle on feed, with 10.1 million nationally. blizzards and wet winter cut gains. Predictions point to better conditions in the second half of the year.
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John Alley
Cattlemen's Inc
Turon
Jim Mintert
Kansas State University
Mintert
Texas
Kansas
Lee Isaac
Hugoton
Henry Gardiner
Ashland
Gardiners
Harold Hall
First National Bank
Dighton
Hall
Alley
High School Spring Vocal and Band Concert Schedule
Tonight at 7 p.m. Bette hosts a high school spring vocal concert. Irving Site Council meets. Friday at 4 p.m. Frontier League track at Baldwin. Sunday at 4 p.m. Anderson County High School graduation. Monday at 7 p.m. Westphalia athletic banquet. Tuesday at 7 p.m. ACHS middle school vocal concert. Thursday at 7 p.m. grades 5-8 band concert at ACHS. Westphalia graduation at 8 p.m.
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Irving Site
Baldwin
Anderson County High School
West
Phalia
ACHS
Garnett Community Calendar Highlights
Saturday eight p.m. Garnett Kart Club races at North Lake. Monday nine a.m. Anderson County Commission meets at courthouse. Wednesday seven p.m. Friends of the Prairie Spirit Trail meet at the old depot. Thursday noon Tourism Committee meets in the Pioneer Room. May 23 Garnett swimming pool opens.
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Steve Morse
North Lake
Garnett
Garnett Kart Club
Anderson County Commission
Friends of the Prairie Spirit Trail
Old Depot
Tourism Committee
Pioneer Room
Wheelmen visit Garnett at Santa Fe Depot event
The Wheelmen bring antique bicycles and memorabilia to Garnett on May 20 at 7 p.m. Two members discuss bicycle evolution and ride big wheel bikes. Over 100 attended last year. The talk is part of the Friends of the Prairie Spirit Trail meeting, with permits available and a preview of upcoming events. Public invited, no charge. Bring lawn chairs. For info call Garnett City Hall or the Chamber of Commerce.
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Jim McKenzie
Garnett
Santa Fe
Friends of the Prairie Spirit
Garnett City Hall
Chamber of Commerce
Franklin County
Otawa Herald
Ottawa
Herald and Advantage
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Steve Marie
Doris Gates
Arkhaven
National Guard Armory
Golden Heights Living Center
Cleo
Herald Business
Ray Hemman
Hutchinson News
Bette
Westphalia
Ottawa Herald
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