Planners Seek Teeth For Sanitary Code
Franklin City-County Planning Commission tabled approval of a model sanitary code until enforceable provisions are assured. Bozworth will study enforcement methods while concerns about private water rights and costs to elderly residents are voiced. The panel also discussed staffing needs and invited township zoning boards to its November meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane Yeamans
Franklin County
Franklin City-County
Jim Peckham
Bozworth
J.W. Davidson
Bickley Foster
Department of Public Safety Issues August Monthly Report
The Department of Public Safety released its August monthly report. It logs 748 calls with 696 cleared, listing crimes including burglary one, thefts thirty two, auto thefts four, assaults seventeen, vandalisms forty one, DWIs six, forgery one, arson zero. Fire runs were 22, with six hundred dollar loss. Auto accidents totaled 43 with damages over two hundred for 21 cases and under three hundred for 15, plus seven with personal injury. overall damage estimated at thirty three thousand six hundred forty dollars. Animal control answered 74 calls, impounding 37 animals. DPS reserves contributed 165 volunteer hours. officers drove fourteen thousand two hundred nine miles on patrol.
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Department of Public Safety
DPS
Funeral notices and public records from Ottawa area
Obituaries and notices for Earle Leatherberry 84 of Ottawa Gardner area, John Kramer Reno Nevada former Ottawa, Cleora Davee Baldwin death in Kansas accident, Helen Murdoch Wellsville death, John Udelhofen Benton Wisconsin funeral, plus admissions dismissals arrests divorces marriages and local quot. Includes officials and cemetery details, memorials, and local service times.
Two 17-Year-Olds Arrested After Stolen Truck Chase
Two 17-year-old Emporia youths remained in Finney County jail after a high speed chase from a rural burglary in progress. The stolen 1970 Ford belonged to Donald D. Davis of rural Williamsburg and was taken during breakfast at the 50-59 Cafe. Police recovered burglary items after the wreck and the youths face burglary and running away charges and are tied to a separate Emporia motorcycle theft. The Harley-Davidson bike is possibly abandoned in Franklin County, with tag LY-1369.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kevin Shaw
S. Hickory
Shaw
Ottawa Kay
Emporia
Finney County Sheriff's Department
Garden City
Ottawa
Williamsburg
Department of Public Safety
Donald D. Davis
Finney County
Davis
Ford
N. Main
DPS
Franklin County
Franklin County Sheriff's Department
Carey Opens Campaign Headquarters for 11th District Seat
Independent candidate Dale Carey plans a 7 p.m. Wednesday opening at the North American Hotel Building in Ottawa with refreshments. He seeks the 11th District seat as a write in and announced his campaign committee including Janie and Jeanie Burkdoll as co chairs Carl Reed as treasurer Randy Atwood as youth coordinator and Richard Brockus coordinating entertainment. The district covers Franklin County and parts of Miami Douglas Johnson and Osage counties.
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Independent State Senate
Dale Carey
Third and Main
Carey
Janie
Jeanie Burkdoll
Rantoul
Carl Reed
Pomona
Randy Atwood
Ottawa Rfd 3
Richard Brockus
N. Cedar
Senate
Wint Winter
Rottawa
Jim Allen
Dorothy Chaney
Franklin County
Miami
Douglas
Johnson and
Osage Counties
Local ads and notices fill Ottawa pages with sales and events
Shaklee distributors advertise natural supplements and cleaners. Hill House offers a $2.99 chicken or fish basket. Guy & Mae's Tavern in Williamsburg closes Sept 8 to 22, reopening Sept 23. VFW DANCE features Marvin Ross and the Country Gentleman's band. Singer Fall Sale-A-Thon at Dundee Fabrics. The Clothes Hanger promotes Blaze Jeans at $10. Seed lawn with Willis Garden Center fall bulbs. Local grain fed freezer beef at Stinson Processing. Sidekicks band at The Back Door. Sirloin special at L. & M Buffet. Pomona City hydrant flushing Sept 16 and 17. Kappachi car wash Sunday 1–4 pm in Franklin Savings Lot. Metzger Salvage opens at 118 E. 15th. Pre‑game ice cream social at Ottawa High School Sept 12. Hill House buffet also listed. Paper drive at Faith Lutheran Church. Russell Stover chocolates at Reynold's Drugs. Avon sale at 904 So. Cedar. Pence Gold Eagle seafood plate Friday night. Elks Lodge steak and dance Sept 13 with Duane Richardson Band. Carey Autumn Surprise dance with Scarab and Tribulation at National Guard Armory Sept 20. Donations listed for singles and couples. Political ad by Dale Carey.
Practice pays off for Ottawa 4H tractor pilot Keenan Beauchamp
Keenan Beauchamp of Ottawa wins the 4H Tractor Operators Contest at the Kansas State Fair among 22 competitors. He credits last year's practice, daily farm work, and solving the contest's sabotaged machine challenges for his perfect score in the backing and troubleshooting sections. The Kansas youth, eight-year 4-H member, plans to study agriculture at Kansas State University in two years.
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Hutchinson
Keenan Beauchamp
Ottawa Rfc
Keenan
Ottawa
Jack Beauchamp
State Board of Agriculture
State Fair Board
Kansas State University
Parole Hearings Set Across Kansas Public Meetings
The Kansas Adult Authority schedules a third parole hearing series from 9:30 a.m. to noon on September 25 in Topeka at the Public Library, September 26 in Kansas City, Kansas at Wyandotte County Courthouse, and September 19 in Wichita at the Public Library Board Room. Eligible Franklin County offenders include David Parker of Ottawa for possession with intent to sell marijuana and Jesse Leaverton for aiding a felon. Oral or written testimony will be accepted.
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Kansas Adult Authority
Topeka
Topeka Public Library
10Th St
Kansas City
Kan
Wyandotte County
N. 7Th St
Wichita Board Room
Wichita Public Library
S. Main St
Franklin County
David Timothy Parker
Ottawa
Jesse Leaverton
Local Briefs Include VERN WADKINS Hospital Stay and Community Events
Vern Wadkins of 404 S Ash is a patient at Menorah Medical Center Kansas City in room 4202. U S Rep Larry Winn plans to attend Pomona Lions Club freedom and bean supper 5 30 p m Saturday at Pomona Grade School. Cindy Wilson daughter of Mr and Mrs Max Wilson Princeton has been elected president of Pittsburg State University Young Republicans. Deanna Arnett Lane is named publicity chairman of the same group. Covenant Players Christian drama group will join Westminster United Presbyterian Church worship service at 10 30 a m Sunday all are welcome.
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Helen M. Murdoch
Wellsville
Gardner
Wilson and Son
Edgerton
Murdoch
Osage County
Emporia State
Baker University
Edgerton United Methodist Church
Wellsville Oes
Alex Murdoch
Murry Murdoch
Jean
Vern Wadkins
S. Ash
Menorah Medical Center
Rockhill Road
Kansas City
U.S
Larry Winn
Pomona Lions Club
Pomona
Cindy Wilson
Max Wilson
Princeton
Young Republicans
Pittsburg State University
Deanna Arnett
Lane
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Covenant Players
Westminster United Presbyterian Church
District Asks Governor's Help for Drainage District
The Marais des Cygnes Drainage District seeks Gov. Carlin's support after reorganizing to obtain funding for drainage control projects. Regulations block use of the watershed conservation fund, and efforts aided by Agricultural Engineering Associates have stalled. A next meeting is set for 8 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Franklin County Soil Conservation Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marais Des Cygnes
John Carlin
Watershed Conservation Fund
Funeral services for Ida May Atchison held Monday
Ida May Atchison funeral services are set for Monday at 10 a.m. at Denger and Son Mortuary with Rev. Clyde Greisen officiating. Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Pomona. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6 to 7 p.m. at the mortuary. contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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Atchison
Ida May Atchison
Denger & Son
Clyde Greisen
Woodlawn
Pomona
American Cancer Society
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Bob Bozworth
Commission
Ted Nelson
Leroy Wasmund
Earle B. Leatherberry
Willow
Gardner Nursing Home
Bruce Chapel
Hope Cemetery
Leatherberry
Trinity United Methodist Church
Ilo
John Kramer
Reno
Nev
W.F. Kramer
Orchard Drive
Clay Kramer
Tim Kramer
Kai Kramer
Brandon Kramer
Kirsten Kramer
George Kramer
Cleora M. Davee Baldwin
Cleora M. Davee
Baldwin
Lawrence
First United Methodist Church
Memorial Park Cemetery
Parsons
Davee
the Daily Report
National Education Association
Kansas
Parent-Teacher Association
American Association of University Women
Order of the Eastern Star
United Methodist Women
Baldwin Library Board
Baldwin Recreation Committee
Russell Walter Davee
Russell Davee
DDS
Overland Park
Bertha Sherwood
Punta Gorda
Fla
Lamb Roberts
Kappa Sigma Fraternity
Ives
United Methodist Church
Matile
John C. Udelhofen
Benton
Wis
St. Patrick Catholic Church
Mary Udelhofen
Taycheedah
Margaret Ebweter
Dorothy Emery
John Udelhofen
Garnett
Ross Baker
N. Oak
Cathy Wallace
S. Locust
Clarence Davis
N. Mulberry
Lou Sellers
S. Willow
David Bones
E. Wilson
Public Safety News
South Pence
S. Main
District Court News
Euleta Bernice Brown
Logan
Harold Andrew Brown
S. Mulberry
Cynthia Anne Caruthers
Donald R. Caruthers
Reba Mae Banks
N. Poplar
Robert Dwight Banks
Newburg
Ore
Robert Clark Carey
Becky Arleen Farris
Bruce Alan Rose
Ottawa Co-op
Shaklee
Hill House
GUY & Mae's Tavern
VFW
Marvin Ross
Country Gentleman's
Singer
Dundee Fabrics
Blaze
Willis Garden Center
Ad Briefs
Stinson
L. & M Buffet
Pomona City
Kappachi
Franklin Savings
Metzger Salvage
E. 15Th
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Faith Lutheran Church
Russell Stovers
Reynold's Drugs
AVON
Sun
Elks Lodge
Duane Richardson
National Guard Armory
Agricultural Engineering Associates
Lamb-Roberts
Funeral Home
Memoriam
Deel Jon
Morunny
Hickory
Cinnaby Supply
wWlsaas
Ohawa
Flose
Himalayan
Sale Aeite
Ball Srets
Sale Kite
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