Colby's Maple Shop Changes Ownership in Ottawa
A 12 year veteran of retail lumber and his wife, Ray and Velora Bloomer, have purchased Colby's Maple Shop at 1519 S Main Ottawa. The Bloomers will relocate Vel-Ray drapery and upholstery into the new building. The former owner, Henry Colby, has run furniture shops since 1918. Bloomer will keep Colby's core inventory and add interior changes.
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Ray Bloomer
Colby
S. Main
Bloomers
West Fifteenth Street
Henry Colby
Ottawa
South Main
Kanesas
Bloomer
Ottawa Lumber Co
Vele Ray
Ray
Velora
Vel-Ray
Colby’s
Colby's
District and State Speech Festival Awards Highlights
Renetta Engles and Jan Wittmeyer earn top I and II ratings at the state festival with a gold medal. outstanding actress and actor awards go to Jan Wittmeyer and Barry Showalter. Journalism honors include Marla Jo Babcock first in news story division, editorial honors, and three year pins. Rotary Young Citizen finalists include Marla Babcock Abyss Baker and others. Nancy Bullock and Dudley Calder win the I Dare You award. Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award goes to Anne Christie.
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Renetta Engles
Jan Wittmeyser
Linda Loyd
East of Our Town
Peg Stephenson
Beth Butler
Rennetta Engles
Jan Wittmeyer
Jan Wittemeyer
Barry Showalter
Scott Killough
Sharon Brown
Sara Doty
Pegegy Milburn
Evlene Milton
Janeice Moore
Barbara Rublot
Theresa Thompson
Lisa Chrisetian
Bev Miller
Terry James
Marty Hill
Sara Wood
Kathey Shisler
Diane Moore
American Legion
Renetta Eagles
Marla Jo Babcock
Kansas
Theila Crawford
Ottawa
Menetion
Kanesas
Marilyn Rule
Roger Cummings
Linda Mendell
Bob Latimer
Rotary Club
Marla Babecock
Abyss Baker
Nancy Bablock
Anne Christie
Nila Crawford
Sally Gibson
Nancy Hewitt
Pat Sievers
William H. Danforth
Nancy Bullock
Dudley Calder
Malaysia ready to open peace talks with Indonesia
The Malaysian Cabinet announced it is ready to begin peace talks with Indonesia immediately. Deputy Prime Minister Abdul Razak would meet Indonesian Foreign Minister Adam Malik to capitalize on a hopeful atmosphere amid Indonesian peace feelers and Jakarta reports of readiness for a foreign ministers meeting.
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Indonesia
Abdul Razak
Adam Maliki
Jakarta
Incompetency petition for Nelson ends with his death
A guardianship request valued at $100,000 alleged Nelson was an incapacitated person, unable to speak or care for himself or property after a severe stroke. Mrs. Washburn sought a guardian while Mrs. Martin objected, denying the need. Nelson died during the ongoing incompetency proceedings, with no guardian appointed.
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Nelson
Martin
Washurn
Washburn
Barry Goldwater Calls for Conservatism in Chicago
Former senator Barry Goldwater launched a new call for conservatism in Chicago urging conservatives to reaffirm traditional values and oppose social ism while accusing the Johnson administration of a relentless drive for more executive power.
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Johnson
Bank Robber Bailey seeks pardon after long parole
Harvey Bailey a 79-year-old bank robber and conspirator in an Oklahoma kidnapping appealed for a full pardon in Topeka. Pardon adviser Townsend said grounds are insufficient. Bailey, now 79, worked in Joplin, Missouri, on parole since 1965, with a 1932 bank holdup sentence and prior federal prison time. He is limited to a 50 mile radius unless given special permission and hopes to travel with relatives and friends.
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Topeka
Kan
Harvey Bailey
Oklahoma
P. A. Townsend
William H. Avery
Bailey
Don
Townsend
Joplin
Braeckel Inc
Citizens National Bank of
Fort Scott
Lansing
John Anderson
Wisconsin
Milwaukee Wis
al L. McKenney
Pittsburg
McKenney
Avery Tour Draws Criticism Over Governor Visits
Gov William H Avery plans a state institutions tour starting in Winfield on Thursday drawing Democratic nominee Docking's criticism. Docking alleged the inspections have a rushed format with aides opening doors to speed the governor through sites, skipping thorough review.
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Topeka
William H. Avery
Winfield
Robert Docking
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