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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1966
Page
5
Nineteenth annual reunion and basket dinner of Stanton and Spring Ridge communities set for Sunday Sept 25 at Spring Ridge Hall. Meal at noon with basket dinner and a four piece musical program after. Rain or shine.
A collection of sale notices from Ellis Plano Tuning and several Adv listings. Multiple yard and garage sales span Sept 16 to Sept 17 across addresses on Main Oak Poplar Mulberry Pecan Willow and 1521 S Main with items including clothes dishes tools bicycles toys antiques and general items. Dr L J Matney’s office will be closed Sept 15018 for a Texas educational seminar.
KC Markets Kansas City AP notes cattle prices for feeder steers heifers and steer calves with ranges from 22.50 to 31.20 for various grades and weights. Hogs show price drops for barrows and gilts 50 to 75 lower and sows 75 lower with several weight brackets listed.
George W. Starbuck, 24, and Mary Louise Ward, 18, both of Ottawa, appear together for marriage licenses. Myron Blunk and Lorene Dryden, both of Ottawa and of legal age, also obtain licenses.
The Missouri Pacific Railroad won court approval to seize 1.65 acres in Franklin County by eminent domain for embankments and drainage. Designees Elmer and Altha Caylor and Prudential Insurance hold related interests. Appraisers James Alexander, Ben Gilmore, and Earl Kennedy were appointed. report due Oct. 3.
Bowling results list teams and bowlers with high games and series for Wednesday night leagues. Notable scorers include Gibson 175-433 for NAOMI TAVERN, Schmoe 145, Whaley 383, Peters 137-371, Wickman 204-538, Thrasher 164-480, Breckenridge 209-524, and Shotner 214-544 among many entries across venues such as ELBOW LOUNGE and PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK.
Kansas State University in Manhattan predicts a record enrollment of 11 400 for the coming fall, a 5 percent rise. Dean E M Gerritz of admissions and records notes about 11 000 are registered now, with late registration expected to add 300 to 400. Last year’s final total reached 10 681 including 253 late enrollees.
A series of building permit notices list motions to demolish and modify residences and structures. Ralph Turner seeks demolition of 810 King. Chism Construction Co. files for roof repairs at 825 829 Hamblin for Joe Taylor with a 300 estimate. Joe Taylor at 831 N Oak plans porch floor and window repairs costing 100. Carl Yohe proposes alterations to a residence at 1355 S Oak for 500. Kay R Nicholes owns 518 Beech with 300 estimate for alterations. Mills Pettit at 428 E 14 plans house alterations with 700 estimate. Slabs and new doors noted for 410 Walnut with 300 estimate. Sept 3 and Sept 6 dates referenced for some permits.
Larry Dean Bishop aged 20 of 131 S Cedar pleaded guilty in district court to an amended charge of malicious mischief. He was originally charged with second degree burglary in connection with a theft at Litwins 226 S Main around August 21. He received 90 days in jail, was paroled, and ordered to pay $9 court costs plus full restitution.
Rev. Fay Wheeler heads Spring Grove Friends Church near Lane, Kansas, now in its fifth year with husband Leslie Wheeler assisting. The article traces church history from 1855, notes architectural upgrades in the 1960s, mentions nonresident members, and describes contrasts with other evangelical worship practices.
The Franklin County home economics advisory board sponsors a county-wide house tour starting Friday at 10 a.m. Five homes will be visited with time slots: Sundström 10:00–11:30, Bundy 10:45–12:15, Turner 12:45–2:15, Randel 1:30–3:00, and Hink 2:00–3:30 at Williamsburg. Hostesses at each home. groups proceed at their own pace.
Admissions include Lucille Hayden of 619 Cleveland on Thursday. Dismissals note Olay Hird in Ottawa, Tyrone Rumford in Ottawa RFD 4, Mrs Nannie C Baucom of 326 S Walnut, and Mrs Bill Lee Cannon with son Osa Watomie on Thursday.
State Highway Commission of Kansas will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the abandoned Ford sedan owned by David O. Dodds if unclaimed within ten days after second publication. Vehicle stored at State Highway Commission Storage Yard Ottawa Kansas. Director Addison H Meschke.
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