Community notices and local acknowledgments in brief
A potluck is planned by THE BAXTER Community for May 28 at 7 30 p m. Wilky's Pottery lists MEMORIAL porch urns with a contact at 242 2808. Cedar Rapids university awards and alumni honors are noted for Dr Lawrence H Sheposier of Ottawa University and Dr Jim Hasket of Harvard. Residents receive news on admissions and dismissals at the University of Kansas and local businesses extend thanks to Lions Club and contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence H. Sheposier
Ottawa University
University of Northern Town
Cedar Rapids
Jim Hasket
Harvard University
Sheposier
Accident Leaves Betty Stevenson Uninjured After Fire Hydrant Hit
One vehicle accident Monday night in Ottawa involved Betty L. Stevenson 33 of 326 Walnut who struck a fire hydrant while turning right. Police issued citations to Charles Stewart and Alfred Brown for speeding, Lawrence Parkhurst for failure to yield, with additional notes on several local names and a birth announcement for Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ott. Emergency injuries listed include lacerations, cuts, and a fall, with bridge winners at the Elk's Club and regional market reports for eggs, cattle, and hogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty L. Stevenson
Ottawa Police Department
Charles E. Stewart
Topeka
Alfred E. Brown
Lawrence Parkhurst
Zelda Capps
Michael Ledom
N. Sycamore
Michael Ott
S. Locust
Sharon England
S. Sycamore
Robert Fowler
N. Poplar
Richard Fritts
Sycamore
Amtrak Faces Rebellious Sunset Ride On Hot Pullman
The Sunset Limited trip whisked along as Amtrak funnels funds into priority routes. Air conditioning failed for seven hours, leaving about 200 passengers, with nearly half of Southern Pacific riders on free passes now challenged by ticket sales up 40 percent. At Los Angeles, a passenger won a $61.70 rebate after a delayed, sweltering journey with roomettes displaced to accommodate others.
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Southern Pacific
Interstate Commerce Commission
Sunset
Amtrak
Los Angeles
Washington
Phoenix
N.M
Schear
Harlin
Congress
el Paso
Tucson
OJ HS Talent Show Draws 100 Students
Ottawa Junior High held an all school talent show in the auditorium with more than 100 participants. Grand prize went to Lowell Scott for a piano solo. Mary Lynn Keefer and Janine Wedel gave top vocal solos. A faculty panel awarded best solo, best group, and grade awards across seventh to ninth grades.
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Ottawa
Lowell Scott
George D. Scott
E. 13Th
Mary Lynn Keefer
Albert L. Keefer
S. Main
Janine Wedel
Arnold M. Wedel
S. Maple
Ottawa Junior High Chooses 1971 72 Cheerleaders
From 41 girls Ottawa Junior High selected eight graders Lynn Lyman as head cheerleader and Kathy Scribner Cindy Roberts and Hileen Meade as squad members. Seventh graders Nancy Doyen and Robbie Selby will round out the team after an after school clinic run by senior high cheerleaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa Junior High
Lynn Lyman
Kathy Scribner
Cindy Roberts
Hileen Meade
Nancy Doyen
Robbie Selby
Ottawa Churches Set School Dates
Ottawa churches schedule vacation Bible schools with dates ranging June 1 through August 20. Programs target ages from 3 to 9th grade across First Baptist Westminster United Presbyterian North Baptist First Christian Faith Lutheran First United Methodist Trinity United Methodist and other congregations. Sessions run mornings for most groups with some evening programs and small family charges.
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Ottawa
First Baptist Church
Westminster United Presbyterian
First Baptist Education
Fourth
S. Hickory
North Baptist Church
E. Wilson
First Christian Church
Eleventh
S. Cedar
Faith Lutheran Church
First United Methodist Church
Trinity United Methodist Church
N. Cedar
First United Presbyterian Church
Third and
Walnut
Community Church of the Foursquare Gospel
Ninth
Wesleyan Church
N. Cherry
Calvary Baptist
Church of the Brethren
S. Main
Church of the Nazarene
Seventh
Elm
Faith Bible Church
N. Poplar
Osawatomie to host 76th alumni reunion
Nostalgia abounds as Osawatomie High School Alumni Association holds its 76th annual reunion. About 600 attendees are expected with many from outside the Osawatomie area. Initiation of the 1971 class kicks off at 1 30 p.m. The auld acquaintance team visits from 2 to 4 p.m. A 6 p.m. business meeting and dinner are planned at the city auditorium, followed by a dance at 9 p.m. for alumni spouses and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osawatomie High School Alumni Association
Osawatomie
Lillie Swanson
Kansas City
Local Phone Office Adds 540 Lines in Ottawa Upgrade
Southwestern Bell will add 540 lines to Ottawa's central phone office, aiming for completion this summer. Work on lines and a new switchboard began in January as the company spends over $103,000 to handle increased long distance traffic. The office handles about 5,000 operator calls and 1,200 directory assistance calls daily for Ottawa and 15 nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Rich Forster
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Southwestern Bell
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