Ottawa Briefs highlight local development and community notices
Ottawa area briefs report on a Topeka workshop with Industrial Development president Robert Hill and Chamber leaders, open Sunday hours at Budget Hardware, university jazz ensemble performance by Craig Campbell, a marksman achievement by Danny Warhurst, antique shop ad, a concert by Emporia State Band member David Thayer, a 12-volt battery sale at Otasco, Keith A. Boone’s deployment in Germany, Fred Searls named Outstanding Young Man of America, Eagles Steak Night and a weed department bid awarded to Sheldon Truck and Tractor Co. A Christmas tree bulb ad and a rescheduled candy workshop are listed.
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Ottawa Industrial Development
Robert 8. Hill
Chamber of Commerce
William S. Bowers
Marty Owens
Topeka
Craig Campbell
D. E. Campbell
S. Poplar
Ottawa University
Franklin County Commission
Sheldon Truck and Tractor Co
Sheldon
Cedar Avenue paving completed from 7th to 12th
Public Works Director Robert Moore reported the asphalting of Cedar Avenue from 7th to 12th is finished. He cited recent rain snow and cold as delaying work and noted intersections may have been damaged by below spec temps but overall the street is in good shape and winter repairs will occur in spring.
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Robert Moore
Moore
Ottawa Fire Report and Local Obituaries Summary
No damage reported in a trashfire at 943 S Locust on Wednesday at 11 50 am owned by Kevin Jackson Ottawa Fire Department responded Curtis Elliott 81 died in Ottawa Tuesday funeral plans set Graveside services for Guy My Towers Eldon A Edwards obituary notices and a divorce custody ruling for Sharon J Reece and James Douglas Reece included
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S. Locust
Kevin Jackson
Ottawa Fire Department
Guy M. Towers
Guy My Towers
Dengel and Son Mortuary
Highland Cemetery
Paul W. Pentz
Richard Underwood
Byron Faden
Richard Lister
Rex Weigand
Luther Amphenour
Larry Hinderliter
Alvin Hinderliter
Jury Impanelment Opens in Franklin County Court Monday
The Franklin County District Court starts jury selection for the trial of Stanley Neil Garrett on Monday at 9 a.m. 130 residents are summoned, with 12 to be chosen. Named jurors and witnesses include James L. Estabrooks Floyd Crowl Marvin Gentner Mrs. D. W. Guy H. Nelson Fritts and many others. Emergency report lists Jeffery Cook injured at Pomona Wednesday.
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Stanley Neil Garrett
Franklin County
James L. Estabrooks
Floyd Crowl
Marvin Gentner
D. W. Guy
H. Nelson Fritts
Guy Nolan
Audrey M. Taylor
Beatrice M. Reynolds
Dennis Barnes
Ethel L. Gravenstein
Robert J. Hooton
Owen O. Heidner
Mary Gray
Robert Whirley
Ronald H. Dowdy
Murney Showalter
Glen Woods
Clyde Butts
Darwin C
Odds Grow Against Hijackers
AP reports tougher judges and a Cuban stance tighten the odds against hijackings. A recent life sentence for a hijacker in Seattle follows another in two months. Havana talks, under Swiss mediation, aim to curb flights to Cuba where 85 hijackings occurred and 101 of 159 attempts targeted Cuba since 1961.
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Washington
Havana
United States
Cuba
Southern Airways
Oak Ridge
Tenn
Co-Op Awaits Decision on Missing Funds
Ottawa Co-Op awaits bonding company ruling on replacing nearly $11,000 found missing in a recent audit. The cooperative filed a claim after accounting lapses. the bonding firm is conducting its inquiry with results unrevealed. No charges have been filed against staff or former employees.
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Ottawa Co-Op
The
Co-Op
Probate Court Notices for Barbara Burk and Evaleta Filson Estates
In Franklin County Kansas first published November 30 1972 notices announce Ruth Lorene Kaub as Executrix of Barbara Christina Burk deceased estate with six month creditor claims. hearing sought to appoint administrator for Evaleta Filson estate with defenses due December 22 1972. Ottawa Kansas. Attest Winter Green attorneys for executrix and petitioners.
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State of Kansas
Franklin County
Barbara Christina Burk
Ruth Lorene Kaub
Ottawa
Kansas
Evaleta Filson
Wall Street Holds Steady as Peace Talks Lag Prices
Wall Street shows a quiet drift with the Dow Jones at 1018.14, down 0.67. Advances lead declines on the NYSE by about 7 to 5 as investors wait for Paris peace talks and profit taking. Individual issues move on corporate news like Mattel up 4 to 14 percent, Milgo Electronics up, and Ponderosa Systems rising. Big Board index and Amex index edge higher.
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NEW York
New York Stock Exchange
Paris
Mattel
American Stock Exchange
Milgo Electronic
Ponderosa Systems
Amex
Ottawa student finalist in 1973 Miss Topeka pageant
Patty Wasmund daughter of Mr and Mrs Leroy Wasmund of Princeton has been named one of ten finalists in the 1973 Miss Topeka Scholarship Pageant sponsored by the Topeka Jaycees. A 1972 Ottawa High School graduate she is a Washburn University freshman and Zeta Tau Alpha member. The event February 17 at Municipal Auditorium Topeka offers cash prizes and a guest list includes Miss America Miss Kansas and Miss Topeka.
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Patty Wasmund
Leroy Wasmund
Princeton
Ottawa High School
Miss Wasmund
Washburn University
Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority
Topeka Jaycees
Miss Congeniality
Washburn Rural Stage Band
Terry Anne Meeuwsen
Miss Kansas
Cindy Sikes
Miss Topeka
Denise Coleman
Municipal Auditorium
Topeka
Break-In At Farm Home Reported in Pomona Farm House
Franklin County sheriff investigated a Tuesday night break in at a farm house owned by John Patton Pomona RFD 1. The residence was ransacked but nothing was reported stolen.
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Franklin County Sheriff’s Department
John Patton
Pomona Rfd
Gruver Rites Held For Lawrence Clyde Gruver
Funeral services for Lawrence Clyde Gruver will be held Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the Mortuary with Dr. Roy Browning Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery with military honors by Anderson-Reible Post No. 239 American Legion. Friends may call tonight at the Mortuary until service hour. Preceding death was his stepdaughter Rosa Kay. Survivors include 18 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
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Gruver
Lawrence Clyde Gruver
Roy Browning Sr
Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Anderson-Reible Post No
American Legion
Rosa Kay
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