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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1971
Page
4
The Franklin County Solid Waste Board will meet at 7 90 dine 1 at the Community Development Program building 117 E Second Dr Ross McKinney of the University of Kansas will speak. DamronTowner Chapel advertise.
Kansas Attorney General Vern Miller said notices will go out statewide inviting consumers who bought drugs from 1954 to 1966 to join a class action for damages from alleged antitrust overcharges. The 1968 suit sought recovery from drug firms and a Federal court ruled the state can lead the case. The mass mailing aims to inform eligible Kansas residents of their rights and potential claims.
In New Haven AP reports jurors in the Bobby Seale and Ericka Huggins trial tell the judge they cannot reach a verdict on all charges. The panel says it has not and will not issue a verdict on either case.
A $1.5 million expansion plan for the city disposal plant seeks federal funding covering up to 55 percent. The city would contribute about $652,370 from the sewer service charge, with grant application filed on December 23. The charge has raised roughly $25,910 since August, about $10,000 monthly. Upgrades include clarifier, filter tower, pump station, four pumps, digester mixer, and meter pump modifications to serve 13,000 people with growth projected for 1985. The sewer system has seen recent repairs, and the State Board of Health gave the plant a first class rating for discharges into the Marais des Cygnes River, credited to plant and line repairs led by E. Russell Baber.
Ottawa High School elected the 1971 72 cheerleaders this morning during first hour with the sophomore class bused from the junior high for the election. A team includes Carol Bivins Cindy Bivins Kelley Gillette Connie Mohr Robin Mohr and Jean Anne Willhite. B team lists Kris Buick Glenda Hill Maribeth Ogg and Mary Winter.
Among 1971 Kansas graduates awarded college aid for 1971-72 is David H. Carpenter of Ottawa RFD 2. He has received Kansas State University's J. S. Hughes Memorial Scholarship in biochemistry.
Obituary notices include Mrs. Frieda Morgan of Greeley with a May 24 memorial mass at St. John’s Church and burial in Greeley. Harley F. Ross, 83, formerly of Ottawa, to be buried in Highland Cemetery after funeral at Lamb-Roberts. Multiple traffic accidents and public notices list names, addresses, and hospital admissions and discharges.
The Ottawa Police Department issued citations including Dwight Haworth Jr. 21 speeding 26 in a 20 zone with a $32 bond. Paul Sooter 37 Tulsa Okla loitering fined $50. Charlotte Mock 20 Canterbury Court speeding 45 in 30 zone. Roger Driver 18 Pomona failure to control speed to avoid an accident fined $25 plus costs. Judy Ybarra 19 Olathe no current registration suspended fine and $10 cost. Erma Jackson 40 Raytown speeding 85 in 75 zone.
Former Sen. Thomas D. Dodd of Connecticut died from a heart attack at 64. He had been censured in 1967 over campaign funds and later ran as an independent in 1970. Dodd championed gun control and anti-Communist causes and planned to reregister with the Democratic Party before his death.
The Ottawa Jaycees earned top honors at the Kansas Jaycees convention in Topeka. Don Burroughs was elected U.S. Aireston No. 4, with the chapter securing first and third places for youth programs, government affairs, and international involvement. The group received the Shuster plaque for overall excellence and finished second in Parade of Cities. About 25 members and spouses attended, among 2,000-plus Jaycees statewide, as Leon Attebury of Garnett was named administrative vice president.
Probate Court of Franklin County Kansas appoints Gerald Hamilton as executor of Ella Grace Crane also known as Grace Crane deceased on May 20 1971. Creditors must file their claims within nine months from first publication or be barred. Ottawa Kansas May 20 1971. Gleason Pinet Jordan Chartered Ottawa Kans attorney for executor.
The Ottawa City Governing Body approves an emergency to buy a new Fire Engine for the Fire Department. It authorizes no fund warrants up to 550,000 and a tax levy to pay. The ordinance authorizes filing with the State Board of Tax Appeals for permission to expend and issue warrants. It takes effect after publication. The mayor and city clerk certify the record.
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