Inside Highlights National Heat Wave and Royals World Series Drama
The report notes the summer heat wave as among the worst in memory. It mentions the Kansas City Royals losing two World Series games and their star player hospitalized as the series moves to Kansas City. Also references Appanoose school damage and a road date for OHS with Topeka Seaman Friday.
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Kansas City Royals
KC i
OHS
Topeka
Seaman
Adamses
Rhode Island
American Baptist Churches
Warren
Kansas City
Adams
Susan Adams Romans
Lawrence
Robert G. Clogston
First National Bank of Ottawa
Edward E
United Way Drive Sets 1980 Charity Goal at Ottawa
George B. Pyle reports the 1980 Franklin County United Way drive begins with a noon luncheon at Ottawa University. The goal is 51,981 for 16 charities with 93 percent of donations directed to those groups and minimal administration. Volunteers aim to reach most county residents through committees and employer payrolls.
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George B. Pyle
Franklin County United Way
Ottawa University
Joe May
Drive
May
United Way
Ottawa
Arthritis Foundation
American Diabetes Association
Girls’ Club of
Girl Scouts
Kansas Children’s Service League
Kidney Foundation
Red Cross
Salvation Army
M@Teens,Inc
United Cerebral Palsy
Anchor Savings
S. Hickory
Dim Meyer
Advance
Deloris Doman
Paul Dittevson
Paul Theobald
Stanley DeFries
Mark Wappel
Ottawa Residential
Chuck Waggoner
Franklin County
Cheryl Feuerborn
Jim McCrossen
The
Ministerial Alliance
Fire damages Tommy Dawson home in Elm district
A Wednesday afternoon blaze gutted the 1830s Elm district home of William T. Dawson, with damages estimated at 20000 dollars. Firefighters arrived at 12 21 pm, burning a sewing room and part of the roof before control. The building sustained 15000 dollars in damage and its contents 5000, with insurance noted. Deputy director Diamond cited a dropped cigarette in a sewing room chair as probable cause.
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William T
Tommy’ Dawson
Elm
Department of
Dawson
G.A. “Junior” Diamond
DPS
Franklin County Candidate Forum to Host Local Races
A second Meet the Candidate Forum sponsored by the Franklin County Farm Bureau and the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce will be at 7 30 p m Tuesday at Celebration Hall Franklin County Fairgrounds. Attendees include candidates for the 11th State Senate District 14th House District county clerk county commissioners and other local offices with unopposed officials also on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County Farm Bureau
Ottawa Chamber of Commerce
Celebration Hall
Franklin County Fairgrounds
Jim Allen
Dorothy Chaney
Dale
Carter Seeks Persian Gulf Oil Flow With Naval Power
President Carter vows the United States will keep Persian Gulf oil lanes open using naval and air power, not ground troops, even as hostage negotiations with Iran stall. He warns the Iran Iraq war may not escalate soon and notes U S carrier helicopters could clear any mines if needed. Also reports Ottawa weather low 59 high 73 with 1.25 inches rainfall and a cooler forecast for Friday.
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Washington
Carter
United States
Persian Gulf
Iran
Secaucus
Pentagon
U.S
Arabian Sea
National Weather Service
Ottawa
Ottawa University Fall Homecoming Highlights Weekend Festivities
Ottawa University hosts Fall Homecoming from Thursday to Saturday under the theme That's Entertainment. A free Marc Jonathan Haney concert opens events with Thursday night bonfire pep rally and Alpha Psi Omega treasure hunt. Coronation, banquet, and Distinguished Service Award presentations frame Friday's schedule before a Saturday parade, OU soccer, and a Heart of America Conference clash at Cook Field.
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Marc Jonathan Haney
Mabee Physical Education Center
Alpha Psi Omega
University Union
Rantoul
Diane Batman
Arvada
Cole
Jason Fletcher
Cocoa
Fla
Dave Miller
Santee
Calif
Bob Hieronymus
la Junta
Colo
Debbie
Roy
Wichita
Phyllis Currier
Lincoln
Neb
Vicki Davis
Newtonville
Mass
Charlie Cook
Chesterfield
John Calderwood
Denver
Rob Killingsworth
Shawnee Mission
Toni Busch
Augusta
Elisa Mullen
Ottawa
Janet Foashee
Garnett
Don Grogan
Chanute
Rick Behrens
Kansas City
Kan
Dave Moody
OU Chorale
Warren L
Grace McWilliam Adams
Haley
Hill
Kansas State Bank
University of Kansas
First and Main
Central Heights
Marais Des Cygnes Valley
Spring Hill
Williamsburg
William Jewell College
Dick Peters
East 11Th Street
Braves
Cardinals
Heart of America
Cook Field
Contine
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Appanoose School
United Way Drive
Boys’ Club of
Boy Scouts
Cub Scouts
Raymond Kinsley
Jay Bemis
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