Tornado Day 1879 Struck Midwest in Kansas and Missouri
The worst day for tornadoes in history occurred May 30 1879 as 11 tornadoes swept central Kansas to Missouri, killing 42 and injuring 185. Kansas bore most losses with 36 deaths, including Irving and Concordia areas, while a second large funnel hit Louisburg and Lees Summit, and the Nodaway County event ended with a bridge being lifted into the Grand River.
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Associated Press
Kansas
National Weather Service
Towa
Weather Service
Ellsworth
Clay-Riley
Falls City
Neb
Irving
Kan
Salina
Minneapolis
Waterville
Wakefield
Manhattan
Louisburg
Missouri
Lees Summit
Ruskin Heights
Nodaway County
Darlington
Albany
Grand River
Death notices and local police reports from Baldwin and Williamsburg
Obituaries note the deaths of Mrs. Vena E. McMillin of Williamsburg and Rae A. Eaton of Baldwin with service details, survivors, and memorials. Hospital admissions and dismissals are listed alongside a string of local police reports including vehicle issues, thefts, property damage, and numerous insufficent funds fines from Ottawa area courts.
Taxpayers Right To Field Notes In Property Assessments
Taxpayers who paid property taxes under protest may obtain field notes used by the county assessor to determine property values. Johnson County counselor Lyndus Henry sought an AG opinion on whether the Municipal Auditorium Authority’s steering committee appointments affect public records. The committee met and listed members Laura Ansley through Susan Sachse. The AG concluded notes reflect factual basis but not weight, while Henry argued notes reveal mental processes. In other Kansas news Gov Carlin announced an arson alarm program with a 1-800 hotline for tips in June Arson Awareness Month.
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Topeka
Hns
Lyndus Henry
Johnson County
Municipal Auditorium Authority
Authority
John Sheldon
Laura Ansley
Jack Beauchamp
Bill Bennett
Robyn Bowman
Burt Brewer
Martin Brockway
Suzanne Wassmer
Mike Cornwell
Stanley
DeFries
Almeda Edwards
Dale’ Fox
Kelly ‘Kirkland
Harris Rayl
Susan Sachse
Henry
Robert Stephan
Robert Alderson
Stephan
Kan
John Carlin
Kansas
Sea Treasure Summer Reading at Ottawa Library
The Ottawa Library kicks off its Summer Reading Program on June 4 for ages 3 to 13. Participants receive a reading chart, treasure map, sea fact bookmarks, and a skull stamp. after every 10 books read a free paperback is awarded, with a second book after another 10 books. The program runs through August 4 with displays, activity sheets, an aquarium workshop in July, and a community book sale on June 3. library hours are 9:30 to 6, Monday through Saturday.
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Ottawa Library
Diverse Local Events Briefs Across Ottawa Kansas Area
Community notices list Diamond Queen party punch at two DQ stores booster club meeting at Pomona High School June 4 at 8 pm in the multipurpose room Maple Shoppe to close Saturdays in June July August New-To-You furniture store opens offering 15 percent off all stock 132 S Hickory hours 9 to 5 weekdays 10 to 6 Saturdays Vacation Bible School at First Christian Church 11th and S Cedar June 4 to 8 9 15 11 30 for ages 3 to 6th grade Danny Davis and the Nashville Brass Friday June 8 tax free municipal bonds offer by Edward Jones minimum 5000 contact Michael J Esser E D Jones Ottawa Library book sale June 3 noon to 4 Eagles Lodge Snt steak night 6 30 to 8 reservations dance 9 Danny Davis and The Nashville Brass Friday June and at the Auditorium Summer tole classes start June 6 Turner's Tele Shop West 15th.
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S. Hickory
First Christian Church
11Th and
S. Cedar
Autopsy finds Topeka boy died by strangulation and blows
Johnson County medical examiner says 12 year old John Hanrahan may have died from chest injuries, strangulation, or head wounds. No bullet or knife wounds. Body found in a creek near Harveyville, last seen May 20 at a Topeka bowling alley. No signs of sexual molestation. clothing missing. A 30 man task force is pursuing 20 leads.
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Topeka
Kan
John Hanrahan
James Bridgen
Johnson County
Bridgen
Harveyville
Harold Tuttle
Capitol Area
Doctors Separate Twins In Utah After Skull Surgery
Salt Lake City AP reports 19 month old Siamese twins Lisa and Elisa Hansen sleep in separate beds following the delicate surgery that separated their fused skulls. Parents Ogden resident David Hansen and Patricia Hansen hope to hold each girl individually soon as doctors monitor for infection or bleeding. Dr Stephen Minton, spokesman for the 16% hour operation, says the team fears complications but the twins are tolerating the procedure well and the staff remain hopeful for normal development.
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Salt Lake City
Lisa
Elisa Hansen
David
Patricia Hansen
Ogden
Elisa
Stephen. Minton
Minton
Local church and bishop events announced for early June
Dr Homer Flora will attend the Osteopath Association state convention in Topeka for the week. Baptist Church sessions run June 4 to 8 from 9 15 to 11 30 a m each morning. Rev Orville Terry of Denver Baptist Bible College speaks at Calvary Baptist Church to 10 55 a m Sunday and 7 30 p m on Christian education and child rearing. Mrs Robin Bulmer of Ottawa RFD 2 is a patient at Olathe Community Hospital. Senior Citizens parties at L and M Buffet canceled for June and July. Vacation Bible School runs June 4 to 8 at First Christian Church from 9 15 to 11 30 a m for children aged three to sixth grade.
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Vena E, McMillin
Vena E. McMillin
Williamsburg
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Williamsburg United Methodist Church
Pleasant View Cemetery
Melvern
CES
Friendly Neighbors
EHU
Earl W. McMillin
Lyndon
Donna Bitts
Edna Mae Anderson
Dean I. McMillin
Ernest J. McMillin
Tracy
Calif
Jane Lunsford
Reading
Kate Rice
Eureka
Lois Andrews
Piedmont
Lamb Roberts Funeral Home
Homer Flora
Osteopath Association
Topeka
First Baptist Church
Orville Terry
Denver Baptist Bible College
Calvary Baptist Church
W. 7Th
Robin Bulmer
Ottawa
Olathe Community Hospital
Vacation Bible School
First Christian Church
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Rae A. Eaton
Lamb-Roberts
Oakwood
Eaton
Wilson
Rutledge Oil Company
Roark Motor Company
Olathe
Edith
Donna Webb
Glen Eaton
Leawood
Orchard Lane
Earl Benjamin
Annette Layton
Wellsville
Ron Brady
N. Locust
Mildred Leecy
N. Oak
Etta Florence Baer
S. Cherry
Claude Myers
Public Safety News
Volkswagen
Philip A Wassmer
Andy F. Voelmeck
S. Poplar
Sheriff's News
National Marketing Service
Virgil E. Finch
Mulberry
Marcia A. Servatius
S. Locust
South Walnut
Servatius
District Court News
Vernon Berger
Betty Thomas
Garnett
Shirley A. DeCock
E. Ah
Frank G. Hell
N. Mulberry
Katherine Wadkins
Lory J. White
Richmond
Fred White
Glenna Marcantel
Princeton
J. L. Cox
RFC
Douglas E. Mumma
Rose Marie Wilper
Garnet
James W. Wylie
Gardner
Caral A. Milroy
Mary Morstall
16Th Terrace
Gordon White
Janets
Cox
Ottawa Red
Mike Cater
Pomona
Daniel Shields
S. Mulberry
Deborah J. Johnson
Jerry E. Watts
Janice Beaudry
Quenemo
Mary G. Hunt
Tani
Ad Briefs
Dairy Queen
Pomona High School
Danny Davis
The
Nashville Brass
Great Entertainment
Michael J. Esser
Edward D. Jones and Company
P. O. Box 5
Ottawa Library Lawn
Eagles Lodge
Bill's Bar
Sidekicks
TOLE
Turner’s Tele
West 15Th
Boy
L & M Buffet
Funeral Home
Ottawa Municipal Auditorium
O RT
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