Community briefs and event notices from local regions
Staff Sgt. John F. Malone of Forbes Air Base Topeka named outstanding noncommissioned officer. his Garnett-born wife is daughter of Mr and Mrs Pete Sumner. Pomona Lions Club hosts Free Ham and Bean Supper at City Park Saturday Sept 11 at 6 p.m. Franklin County cigarette tax share for quarter ending Aug 31 totals 16520. Anderson 6863. Miami 14982. Osage 10180. Eagles dance 9 30 to 12 30 with Country Squires Western swing. nearby dances announced at Naomi's Club VFW Hall and Eldon's Styling Salon Sept 10 appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Malone
Air Force
Forbes Air Base
Topeka
Pete Sumner
Garnett
Franklin County
Anderson County
Miami County
Osage
Franklin County Picnic Association plans California event
The Franklin County Picnic Association schedules its annual picnic for September 26 at 10 a.m. in Apollo Park near Los Angeles California. Rex Porter a former Ottawa resident now in Torrance says the group consists of Franklin County natives living in the Los Angeles area. About 150 attended last year and 200 brochures were mailed for this year with an expected crowd of 150 to 175. The event is potluck and aims to attract more young attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County Picnic Association
Apollo Park
Los Angeles
Calif
Rex Porter
Ottawa
Franklin County
Porter
Torrance
Bike thefts rock Ottawa University campus
Three Ottawa University students reported stolen bicycles Friday. Valued from 90 to 110 dollars, the bikes were chained but a tool broke the locks. Clark Underwood’s bike from Seymour Hall and two from Centennial Hall belonged to Penny Jeanne Archer and Karen Lynn Swafford. All were boys’ bikes, with Underwood’s being new.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa University
Clark Underwood
Seymour Hall
Centennial Hall
Penny Jeanne Archer
Ridgewood
N. J
Karen Lynn Swafford
Wichita
Underwood
Two-car accident near Wilson and Main causes minor damage
Police report two cars driven by Ralph Finch Jr and Arlinda Gilbert sustained minor damage in an evening collision near the Wilson Main corner. The report also lists multiple obituaries and community notices, including services for Mrs. Robert Gault, Mrs. May Peckham, and Mrs. Emily Marcham, as well as hospital admissions, dismissals, school menu, and market data from Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson and
Main
Ralph Finch Jr
S. Hickory
Arlinda Gilbert
N. Oak
Dallas Braces for Hong Kong Flu Epidemic
Dr. Hal J. Dewlett, Dallas director of public health, warns that Hong Kong flu may sweep Dallas this fall and winter. He notes the virulent strain first appeared in Hong Kong in 1968 and then spread globally, with thousands in Dallas affected and nearly 6,000 U.S. deaths in 1968 69.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Hal J. Dewlett
Hong Kong
Dewlett
United States
Court Panel Condemns HUD in Chicago Housing Case
An appeals court of the 7th U.S. Circuit ruled HUD knowingly perpetuated a racially discriminatory housing system in Chicago. The 15 page decision overturned Judge Austin's 1970 ruling, sent the case back for relief, and held HUD violated due process and the Civil Rights Act while cautioning against broad interference with federal programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Department of Housing and Urban Development
7Th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Washington
HUD
Richard B. Austin
U.S. District Court
Federal Agency
Austin
Chicago Housing Authority
Miss America Finale Tonight in Atlantic City
Miss America 1972 will be crowned tonight in Atlantic City amid protests from women’s liberation groups and Vietnam Veterans Against the War. The event draws millions as contestants from 50 states compete in talent, evening gown, and swimsuit segments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N.J
Kansas
Sandy Rings
Topeka
Georgia
Cynthia Cook
Laurie Lea Schaefer
Ohio
Miss Schaefer
Bexley
New Jersey
In Memoriam Dr. Joe W. Selby Funeral Services
Funeral services for Dr. Joe W. Selby will be held Monday at 10:00 a.m. from Grace Episcopal Church with Rev. Leopold H. Hoppe officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Cemetery. Friends may call at the Mortuary tonight and Sunday. contributions may be made to the Grace Episcopal Church Memorial Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Peckham
Reno
Nev
Damron Towner Chapel
Vernon Belew
Highland Cemetery
Emily Marcham
Cedar House
Lamb-Roberts
Earl J. Zimmerman
Marcham
Ash
St. Joseph
William and
Wilhelmina (Pokorowska) Behrendt
Alfred Thomas Marcham
Ottawa
Faith Lutheran Church
Church Guild
Ralph Overstreet
Wellsville Rfd
Ben Gilmore
William Bartz
Elgin
Kansas
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Pomona Lion's Club
Pomona
Eagles
Country Squires
Ghost Riders
Naomi
Marvin Ross
The
Country Gentlemen
VFW Hall
David Miller
Butler's
Rose Heinlein
Eldon
California
University
Astronte Quartet
Garlow
Wesleyan Church
Bill
Bob
Don Garlow
Daniel Seitz
Dick Everett
Judy Everett
the Daily Report
Robert Gault
Robert
Elsie) Gault
Richmond
Richmond Methodist Community Church
Richmond Cemetery
Faith Lutheran Church Memorial Fund
Janet Thomas
Frances Reiner
Williamsburg
Michael Scheffer
Donald Beeson
Grant
Millard Rodgers
Walnut
Bryan Yohe
S. Maple
Larry Davis
Osawatomie Rfd
Helen Cox
N. Mulberry
Central Eights
Kansas City
Downer
Paul Damron
Joel Towner
Janice Damron
Rena Towner
Mrs
Dorothy Reams
Damron
Hughes Cues
Zecol
Mendtte
Hughes
S. Main
City Housing Authority
Marvin F. Brown
Luke Afb
Glendale
Ariz
Richard G. Cross
Brown
Minor L. Brown
N. Sycamore
Associated Press
Ville
Juneau
Albany
Albu
Bismarck
Milwaukee
Boise
Mois-St.p
Boston
New Orleans
Buffalo
New York
Charleston
Charlotte
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Denver
Des Moines
Detroit
Duluth
Fairbanks
Fort Worth
Green Bay
Helena
Honolulu
Houston
Ind’apolis
Memoriam
Joe Caleb
Patterson Chevrolet & Olds
Ottawa Herald
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