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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1997
Page
1
About 900 Americans and other foreigners fled Sierra Leone aboard U.S. military helicopters to a warship after a coup and violence left hundreds behind. Evacuees cried as the embassy closed and rebels shot over the city, with some witnesses recounting looting, rapes, and murders amid the turmoil.
Los Angeles AP Elmer Geronimo Pratt wins a new trial after 25 years, with Orange County Superior Court Judge Everett W. Dickey finding the 1972 conviction tainted by an informant's testimony and suppression of information about Julius Butler.
Children under 18 may eat free lunches at noon on weekdays at the Don Woodward Center 517 E 3rd. Parents should call 242-0055 a day ahead to reserve, or children can reserve at the Woodward Center. Weekday menu includes Turkey croissant and veg Tuesday through Friday with various meals and milk each day.
Reservations required a day ahead at Ottawa Garnett Lane Osage City Pomona Rantoul Richmond Waverly Wellsville and other sites. Tuesday offers Chicken stir fry with rice and milk with applesauce. Wednesday features sliced turkey with gravy and creamed peas. Thursday serves meatballs with mashed potatoes and corn. Friday menus include ham and beans with corn bread and fruit.
Howard E Fletcher 68 died May 30 1997 at Village Manor Care Center Ottawa. Memorial service 7 p.m. Monday Lamb Roberts Ottawa with Rev Jim Furnas. graveside service 10 a.m. Tuesday Highland Cemetery with VFW Ottawa Memorial Post 5901. Born Oct 21 1928 Blue Rapids moved to Ottawa. Korean War veteran. Survivors include two daughters three sisters a granddaughter. Memorials may go to Midland Hospice Ottawa Nazarene Church Greenwood Baptist or Colony United Methodist. Mable J Hudson Hammon 91 Wellsville died May 28 1997 Shawnee Mission Medical Center Merriam. Graveside 1 p.m. Tuesday Maple Grove Cemetery Fort Scott. Born Feb 16 1906 Pittsburg. lived Fort Scott Edgerton Wellsville since 1962. Homemaker, worked at Key Overall Fort Scott. Married Fredrick Manford Hammon Mar 26 1929 Nevada MO. he died 1966. Survivors include two sons two daughters a sister 16 grandchildren 13 great grandchildren. Preceded by two sons Fredrick and Merle and infant daughter Cleta. Friends may call 7–8:30 p.m. Monday Bruce Funeral Home Gardner.
In Franklin County arrests calendar several defendants face charges and bonds. Ronnie Lee Smith, 38, Richmond, charged with aggravated intimidation of a witness and misdemeanor battery, held on 20000 bond. Michael A. Foster, 26, Pomona, charged with aggravated battery and assault and traffic misdemeanors, held on 5000 bond. Ron Cheatham, Lyndon, accused of a worthless check, May 12. Shelly D. Gaston, 28, Lane, charged with aggravated assault and felon in possession of a firearm, May 21, held on 5000 bond. Billey Joe Rogers, 38, Wellsville, charged with aggravated battery, obstruction and theft, May 13, posted 5000 appearance bond. Dispositions include diversions, guilty pleas, and monetary judgments for multiple defendants across Wellsville and nearby towns. Marriage licenses issued for pairs in Ottawa, Arthur, Garnett, Paola. Divorces granted for several couples across Deepwater, Chanute, Centralia, Ottawa, Paola, and other towns.
AP reports skeptics challenge Michael Drosnin's book The Bible Code claiming Hebrew text hides future events including Lincoln Gandhi Kennedy and Rabin assassinations. Critics cite futile claims while Drosnin insists the code proves predictions and Rabin was warned.
Schedule notes include dance at Garnett VFW with guests and members on May 31. Also mentions water district pressure fluctuation due to tower maintenance over the next ten days and community notices for Faith Luth Church ice cream social on June 1. Recycling days listed Monday through Friday and Saturdays 9 am to 1 pm at 2038 S Main, with contact 2421176. Pet sitting offered by FOR FRIENDS Lynn at 242-B168.
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