Kansas private college tuition grants aid 60 percent of students
A report to the Ways and Means Committee shows 60 percent of Kansas resident students at 19 private colleges receive state tuition grants. The program, funded at 3.8 million dollars this year, favors Bethany and Bethel at 70 percent and lowest at St. Mary, Baker, Friends, and McPherson around 53 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Ways and Means
Robert N. Kelly
Associated Independent Colleges of Kansas
Bethany
Bethel
Southwestern
Tabor
Ottawa
Hesston
Benedictine
St. Mary
Baker, Friends
McPherson
Kelly
Busy Beavers 4-H to Use Old Beaver Creek School as Center
Paola area reports that the Busy Beavers 4-H club received the old Beaver Creek School from USD 368 for $1 and a 10 year lease on the surrounding one acre for 50 dollars yearly, with a dollar yearly after. The Pottys successfully pursued quiet title action to resolve land ownership after the district ceased use, with lease payments to offset suit costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paola
Beavers
Beaver Creek
Robert Petty
Pottys
Paper Profits For Meals At Ottawa High School Drive
Ottawa High School Key Club and Kayettes plan a Sept 17 22 paper drive to fund Meals on Wheels and aid JoAnne Fluke daughter of Bob and Mrs Fluke 619 N Cherry who faces surgery. Trucks will be stationed at the high school and Ottawa Junior High with door to door paper pickup and grade school circulation. An orientation session for incoming sophomores is set for 7 30 Monday in Cyclone Room to outline expectations academics activities rules and guidance services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa High School
JoAnne Fluke
Bob Fluke
N. Cherry
Key Club
Kayettes
Ottawa Junior High
John Kimbrel
Kimbrel
James Thomas Barnes
Melvern
Kansas
Robson-Towner
Leavenworth National Cemetery
Leavenworth
Robson Towner
SRS report exonerates department, Harder calls review therapeutic
In Topeka, Secretary Robert C. Harder welcomed the task force report on the Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services as therapeutic and cleansing, saying it largely clears SRS of allegations. The 16 page document, released by Gov. Carlin, found advocacy for narrow interests impractical and urged decisions based on total program needs and limited funds. Harder said work already began on recommendations and would meet staff to push further actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Robert C. Harder
Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
Harder
Associated Press
SRS
John Carlin
Carlin
China
August DPS Monthly Report Highlights Public Safety Activity
The Department of Public Safety released its August monthly report. It logged 730 calls, cleared 691, with major crimes including four burglaries, 14 assaults, 28 vandalisms, one auto theft, two sex offenses, two narcotics cases, three runaways, and 35 thefts. Fire calls numbered 22 with $41,490 in losses. 50 accidents caused $34,080 in damage. The dogcatcher handled 43 calls and 33 animals were impounded. Reserves contributed 247 hours, and officers patrolled 14,141 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Safety
DPS
Arrested man released to Mound City officials by Friday
Friday reports show Mathew A. Bittner 20 of 119 Cedar released to Mound City officials. A noninjury collision occurred on the K-68 bypass bridge between William R. Warren and Gary F. Meyer with about 2800 dollars damage to the Meyer van. A Ottawa man sentenced in Franklin County District Court to two to five years for aggravated battery. A burglary arrest at Luce Marina led to 2000 dollars bond and a preliminary hearing set for September 13. Civil cases filed include multiple money recoveries. Menu for Sept 10-16 lists daily meals in local schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathew A. Bittner
Cedar
Mound City
K- 68
William R. Warren
Maple
Gary F. Meyer
Olive
Warren
Meyer van
Ottawa
Franklin County
Peter T. Martin
S. Qak
Martin
Larry Farrar
N. Mulberry
Farrar
Carl W. Frye
Young Adult Conservation Corps
Ottawa University
Luce Marina
N. Cedar
Frye
Enroll for tele painting classes at Turner Tele Shop
Tele painting classes run Sept 11 12 13 at Turner Tele Shop West 15th VFW 5901 with new manager and new band Nita and the Drifters. Also Elk's steak and dance Sept 8 with steak reservations by 5 pm and dance 9 pm to 1 am for members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner’s
West 15Th
VFW
Nita
The
Drifters
ELKS
Turner Tele
Also Mentioned on This Page
Roger Clemmons
Forest Park
Fred Solis
Osawatomie
OPEC
Lester Town of Town Oil Company
Miami County
DPS Monthly Report
Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home
the Daily Report
Public Safety News
District Court News
Builder Inc
Charles E. Underwood
Underwood & Sons Contractors
Recovery of
Hartford Accident and Indemnity Co
Lola E. Cowdin
Ronald D Cowdin
Cowdin Motors
Beneficial Finance Co
Karin McAlexander
Karin Buckman
U.S.C
Robson-Towner Funeral Home
Prudential
Life Insurance
Rock
Life Health Auto Hom
Prudential Insurance Company of America
Corporate
Dice
Newark, New Jersey
Vespa
Ad Briefs
Holland
Willis Garden Center
Metzger Salvage
N. Main
Stinson
Auditorium
Ottawa Gun Club
Vassar Junction
Vassar
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!