Library in Quandary Over City's Mini-Computer
Ottawa Library Board faces cost concerns over adapting the city’s free mini computer for library use. Barbara Dew cites software adaptation and building remodeling needs for the IBM System 34, plus memory limits and practical space. If purchased, costs range from 60 000 to 125 000 for a new machine, or about 20 000 if using the city unit. Trustees delay decision, citing potential financial strain and need for a consultant. The library also welcomes video gear donations and reports endowment progress near 1 500 for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melissa Bauman
Ottawa Library Board
Dew
Ron Reusch
Franklin County Historical Society
Caroline E. Hewitt Trust
Carnegie Corporation
Ottawa
Carnegie Library
Dietrich Cabin
Old Depot
Sam Sheldon
Friends of the Library
East Central Vocational Cooperative
YWCA seeks tax exemption for three Topeka facilities
In Topeka, the state Board of Tax Appeals heard arguments from the YWCA seeking tax exemption for its main building plus two additional properties including a battered wives shelter and a Girl's Club building. Attorney John Frieden argued the group runs charitable programs with a strong religious presence while County Counselor Doug Martin did not object to the shelter exemption. The board hears over two days and follows a prior ruling taxing the Topeka YMCA’s property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka, Kan
State Board of Tax Appeals
Young Women's Christian Association
Topeka
YWCA
Girl’s Club of
John Frieden
Shawnee County
Doug Martin
Tax Appeals Board
Pomona Parade Closes Franklin Street For Halloween Event
Pomona closes Franklin Street between D and A streets from 2 to 3 p.m. for an annual Halloween school parade. Marshal Wayne Nielander said rerouting will use Second Street to the south of Franklin or K-68.
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Pomona
Franklin Street
Wayne Nielander
Franklin
Pomona High School
Pomona Village
Second Street
Obituary for Dorothy LeGrande of Wausau Wis 92
Dorothy LeGrande formerly of Scranton Ottawa Red Oak and Washington died at a retirement home October 28 1987 in Wausau Wisconsin at age 92 An inurnment will be held at Highland Cemetery with Rev David Murray presiding She was born September 1 1895 in Scranton Pa and married Herbert LeGrande Survivors include son Bruce LeGrande and daughter Mary Frances Valker among others Memorials may be given to the Leukemia Society of America via Lamb Roberts Funeral Home
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Dorothy Legrande
Dorothy
Carr) LeGrande
Wausau
Wis
Highland Cemetery
David Murray
Scranton
Herbert LeGrande
Ottawa
Ottawa University
Rantoul
Eureka
Red Oak
Iowa
Sidwell-Friends School
Washington, D.C
Florida
Bruce LeGrande
Mary Frances Valker
Alexandria
Peg Carr
Hickory
Leukemia Society of America
Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home
County Funds Bridge Bargain In Franklin County
Franklin County saved about 7 500 by consolidating eight bridge designs into four spans and four boxes. Cook Flatt & Strobel proposed 30 475 for design with 3 400 soil work, but duplicate drafting dropped to 24 735 and 1 600. Bridges grouped into two four unit sets. Osage County joint project noted but not finalized.
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Melissa Bauman
Franklin County
Gary Shofner
Topeka
Cook, Flatt & Strobel
Bob Chamberlin
Shofner
Chamberlin
Gary
Osage County
Osage
Williamsburg
Centropolis
Franklin-Douglas County
Lane
Franklin-Miami
Richter
LeLoup
Franklin County Almanac Weather Summary
Partly cloudy tonight with lows near 49. Friday will warm to mid to upper 70s with southeast winds around 100 mph. Rain chances Saturday into Sunday, cooler weekend with highs 40s to low 70s and varied wind directions. Missouri clear to partly cloudy and warming through Friday, Nebraska fall tonight with 40s, Panhandle showers, Arkansas partly cloudy and warmer, Oklahoma increasing clouds with possible storms west, Colorado showers and snow level near 10000 feet.
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Missouri
Nebraska
Panhandle
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Colorado
Greenwood Baptist youths collect for ECKAN in Pomona
Greenwood Baptist Church youths will canvass Pomona on Sunday afternoon seeking canned goods and paper products for the East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity program to aid the needy. Ottawa High School art students exhibit at Peoples National Bank foyer from Oct 16 to Nov 9 featuring cartooning drawing and pottery. A Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs representative will be in Ottawa on Nov 3 and 17 at City Hall to help veterans and dependents with services. contact details provided for reach.
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Greenwood Baptist Church
Pomona
Kansas
Ottawa High School
Peoples National Bank
Kansas Commission On Veterans’ Affairs
Ottawa
Kansas Commission On Veterans Affairs
Vermont
Lawrence
Kan
Adams County Daily News Admits and Dismissals
Admissions list names Sara Crump and Cyril Feuerborn with addresses. Dismissals include Carolyn Morgan and Sara Crump. Sheriff notes report vandalism on Debra Seamands pickup on Kansas Avenue with $400 damage. District Court covers multiple sentences, probation terms, fines, and driver license actions for Stumpf, Bell, Ambler, and Fritzon. Civil filings involve Adcocks versus Pates and Garnett Savings vs Simpson. Arrests report Pamela Meiers on DUI and related charges. Accidents describe two incidents near Wellsville and Centropolis with injuries and damages. Morning commodity quotes and PIK redemption values included.
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Sheriff’s
Debra K. Seamands
Osawatomie
Kansas Avenue
Lane
District Court News
Betty G. Stumpf
Ottawa
RFD
Gary L. Stumpf
John P. Bell
Wellsville
Bell
Pamela S. Meiers
N. Sycamore
East 23Rd
Bruce N. Door
Walnut
Audrey A. Reed
Ottawa Rfd
Trevis M. Scott
Halloween event and sale roundup in Ottawa area
Local notices list haunted houses, concerts, dances, dinner events, and sales. Highlights include Elks Halloween Party, Evening of Evil haunted house, a Lee Greenwood appearance, and various discounts at local shops. Activities span Oct 28 to Nov 11 with community gatherings, charity fundraisers, and family activities in Ottawa and nearby venues.
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Jaycees
19Th St
Animal Shelter
Correction clears haunted house report error in Franklin County
A Wednesday Franklin County story misattributed haunted house sites to Ottawa Princeton and Wellsville. Wellsville has no project and Williamsburg should have been named. The Halloween party was on Wednesday night, not Saturday at Ottawa Retirement Village.
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Franklin County
Ottawa
Princeton
Wellsville
Williamsburg
Memorial record for Mrs Dorothy Le Grande 92
Dorothy Carr Le Grande 92 of Wausau formerly Ottawa died Oct 28 1987 in Wausau. Cremains to be interred at Highland Cemetery Nov 4 with Father David Murray presiding. Memorials to Leukemia Society of America may be left at Lamb Roberts Funeral Home. Robert H Carr services Oct 30 at North Baptist Church with Rev Paul Winkler. Interment Rose Lawn Ottawa. Visitation at Lamb Roberts Friday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Memorials to church or funeral home.
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Dorothy Legrande
Dorothy (Carr) LeGrande
Wausau
Wisconsin
Ottawa
Peg Carr
Highland Cemetery
David Murray
Leukemia Society of America
Lamb Roberts Funeral Home
Robert Carr
Robert H. Carr
North Baptist Church
Paul Winkler
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Mr. Carr
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County Funds Bridge Bargain
Franklin County Almanac
the Daily Report
Sara Crump
Cyril Feuerborn
Garnett
Carolyn Morgan
Sycamore
George W. Ambler Jr
Shirley J. Mayberry
Ambler
D. Fritzon
N. Main
Indian Lanes Bowling Alley
South Us-59
Fritzon
Raymond L
Roberta J. Adcock
N. Poplar
Dennis Pate
Denise A. Pate
Canterbury Court
Adcocks
Garnett Savings & Loan Association
Ricky J
Karen L. Simpson
Richmond
S&l
Public Safety News
Stewart D. Purcell
Sheriff's
Ottawa Co-op
ASCS
Ad Briefs
Jamima
Charlotte’s
S. Elm
Drake Jewelry
App't
ELKS
Kramer Rug
Sutton
Eckan’s
FR. CO
Eckan Center
Tommorrow
Blue Room
Carl Adams
VFW
WILLIAMSBURG _— School
Hallowesta Taco
Centennial Hall
Fairboard
Lee Greenwood
American Royal Sun
Kansas St. Bank North
Hill House
Pizza Hut
FBI
Freda’s
Bey
Rob
Beauty Central
Ottawa Jaycees
Lamb-Roberts
Funeral Home
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