State Fair Primped And Poised For 75th Edition
The Kansas State Fair in Wichita marks its 75th anniversary September 11 to 20 with pig races four way tug of war contests and a 4 H old timers reunion. Organizer Bob Gottschalk notes strong interest and promises nostalgia exhibits and a reunion of former 4 H champions. The lineup includes an antique farm machinery show a 1980s 60s auto show and World Professional Arm Wrestling Association Kansas championships. Net work Kansas trade show and performances by Bob Hope Merle Haggard The Judds Barbara Mandrell and Chicago aim to boost ticket sales with Survivor underperforming.
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Bob Gottschalk
Hutchinson
Topeka
Gottschalk
Kansas
Bob Hope
Merle Haggard
the Judds
Barbara Mandrell
Chicago
Gottscalk
Franklin County Almanac Weather Outlook
Partly sunny today with a high near 90 and a 30 percent rain chance late. Tonight cloudy with rain likely and lows 60s to mid 60s. Sunday stays cloudy with a 40 percent shower risk and highs 80s to 85. Labor Day brings a high around 80 with possible showers and thunderstorms. Through Wednesday cooler with mid 70s to mid 80s, then cooler 60s to 70s. Lows fall from 50s to low 60s on Labor Day to upper 40s to mid 50s by Wednesday.
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Labor Day
Library Line Q and A hints from patrons this week
Library Line shares questions patrons pose with answers or directions. It notes Ness era agents nine men including Marty Lahart and Joe Leeson. shoe repair at Wilson Shoe Repair. parks Royal Manor Park and Pomona State Park. a no three cent bill with Washington image. balloon event Huff N Puff Balloon Rally Sept 11-13. Walton actress Kami Cotler.
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Fifth and Main
Eliot Ness
Ness
Marty Lahart
Sam Seager
Barney Clennan
Lyle Chapman
Tom Furil
Joe Leeson
Mike King
Paul Robsky
Bill Gardner
Ottawa
Wilson Shoe Repair
S. Main
Rand McNally
Royal Manor Park
Pomona State Park
U.S
George Washington
Topeka
Elizabeth
Kami Cotler
District Court News and Local Menu Highlights
The item lists marriage licenses for Edward Orleans White and Teresa Messick, John Walsh and Roxy Cramer, Aaron Bien and Sheila Engle, Mark Hill and Kimberly Brown, all in Ottawa or nearby areas. It also covers seniors and school meal menus for USD 280, Labor Day closures, and a Kansas City AP market report on cattle, hogs, and beef prices at Midwest terminals with various regional price quotes.
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District Court News
Edward Orleans White
Teresa Renee Messick
Ottawa
John Delos Walsh
Garnaville
Iowa
Roxy Cramer
Wellsville
Aaron L. Bien
Sheila G. Engle
Michigan Valley
Mark Alan Hill
Kimberly Renee Brown
State Courts To Observe Nationwide Constitution Commemoration
Kansas courts including the Supreme Court will recess at 11 4 a m on Sept 17 to mark the 200th anniversary of the U S Constitution. Chief Justice David Prager urged the observance across all courts in Kansas and across states and territories. A ceremony will include a naturalization oath, a Fountain of Justice dedication, a Capitol ceremony and a Hamilton reading.
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Kansas
State Supreme Court
David Prager
U.S
Office of
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U.S. Territories
Supreme Court
Fountain of Justice
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Air National Guard
Alexander Hamilton
Pope John Paul II Heads to U S on Dissent Acknowledged
Vatican officials say the pope will not be accusatory as he prepares for a 10 day visit to nine American cities. He will defend church teaching fully while acknowledging dissent and pressure groups in American society and within the church.
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Vatican City
Vatican
John Paul II
United States
Justin Rigali
John Paul
U.S
Los Angles
Holy Father
Schotte
Schot
Rome
Rigali
Iran Deploys Silkworm Missile In Persian Gulf Clash
In the ongoing Iran Iraq war a Silkworm anti ship missile reportedly fired by Iran exploded two miles from Kuwaiti loaded tankers under U S escort. The attack marks the first known use of the Chinese built missile with a 50 mile range in the conflict.
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Manama
Bahrain
Iran
Kuwaiti
Persian Gulf
Iraq
Faw
The
Gulf
Red Cross Bloodmobile to Visit Ottawa Faith Lutheran Church
News brief notes the Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at Faith Lutheran Church 316 E. 12th in Ottawa Tuesday from noon to 5 p.m. The goal is 125 units with type O blood especially needed. Appointment lines are 242-2750 or 242-4391. Ransom Memorial Hospital trustees hold a retreat at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the hospital conference room to discuss a 12 month management plan.
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RED Cross
Ottawa
Faith Lutheran Church
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Local Fall Notices and Closings Sweep Across Listings
Interior Motives closes September 4 through 7 while Jay's Hardware observes Labor Day and reopens September 8. Williamsburg council meeting moved to Tuesday September 7 due to holiday. New business locations include David Vague Farmer's Insurance and R&J Accounting at 16108 Main. Various ads for jewelry, chiropractic care, hair services, autumn specials, and painting classes appear alongside local crafts and garden center closings.
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David Vague
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