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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1986
Page
11
The Franklin County Energy Coalition, formed nearly four years ago, has given 202 emergency grants totaling 2,400 dollars for utility bills but is now completely out of funds as temperatures approach. Rev. Jerry Harnden, treasurer, appeals for contributions via First United Methodist Church Ottawa 66067, noting donations are tax deductible.
A Lawrence Kansas delegation voices optimism for a citizen led meeting for peace with a target summit between Reagan and Gorbachev. They present 12200 signed postcards to diplomats to press for dialogue while official talks in Washington face tough prospects amid Daniloff fallout.
Arnold Hart, 11228 Hickory, is a patient at Stormont Vail Hospital Topeka in room 477. Jason F Musick, son of Mr and Mrs John Musick, Princeton RFC 1, earned a four year ROTC scholarship at Pittsburg State University, majoring in elementary education. Three area students assume leadership at Allen County Community College with Matt Wilson and Kirk DuBois elected president of sophomore and freshman classes, Randy Read elected vice president of the sophomore class. A Suzuki instrument seminar for parents is set for 8 40 p m Monday in the Suzuki Studio on the third floor of Tony Jones Hall at Ottawa University. The Wellsville USC 289 school board meets 7 30 p m Monday to discuss transportation, aides contracts, insurance, fringe benefits, and teacher negotiations in executive session.
Franklin County considers pursuing federal redevelopment money to attract business, sharing costs with the government for public works. Secretary Pete Nicholson notes the county was designated as statistically qualified, and an accepted development plan is needed. Planners elect Edwards president and Grogan vice chair, re-elect Nicholson secretary, and call for two board vacancies while Wellsville replaces Davidson.
World War II veteran and Baptist Church member listed among Ottawa survivors. Wife Rena at home, two daughters Linda DeCock and Diana Green of Ottawa, two sons Philip A. Ellis of St. Petersburg and Steve Pemberton of Phoenix plus ten grandchildren. Newcomer's Floral Hills Chapel in Kansas City, Missouri, handles arrangements. Admissions and dismissals noted. births and a spate of police arrests and court filings reported. Local incidents include theft arrests at Midwest Building Supply and a sheriff’s vehicle collision. numerous traffic offenses listed with fines. Markets section closes with Ottawa Co-op prices for hard wheat, corn, milo, soybeans, and oats.
Death notices for Mary E Clarkson 99 of Hartford died today at Golden Age Lodge Burlington funeral 2 p.m. Sunday at Jones Funeral Home Lebo born June 6 1887 Coffey County married Thomas McReynolds 1907 Coffey County widowed 1918 later married John Clarkson 1920 Lecta died 1942 survived by two daughters a son a sister and many grandchildren great grandchildren great great grandchildren burial Key West Cemetery Lebo. Graveside services for Dean R Ells 61 of St. Petersburg Fla will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Floral Hills Cemetery East Lee's Summit Mo. Ells born in Des Moines Iowa lived at Lake Lotawana Mo before moving to St. Petersburg in 1969 owner and trainer of Greyhound dogs.
Attorney General Robert T. Stephan announced the formation of a state task force to combat illegal drug use in Kansas. He urged sanctions for users and dealers, noted jail limits, named Becky Ridgway of Wichita as chair, and said recommendations aim for the 1987 Legislature.
Local notices list gospel concerts at Community Revival Center Church on Sept. 21 and Sept. 19, a sidewalk sale at Litwin's, tanning sessions at The Looking Glass, a Pomona Lions Bean Supper at Pomona High School, watermelon event at the fairgrounds, and a Chamber Board meeting for member input on 1987 goals. Also featured are Braves brunch at Ottawa University, a rummage sale at Wellsville United Methodist, a Hill House chicken dinner, an alley sidewalk sale, car wash by Ottawa Youth for Christ, State Fair ’86 appearance by OHS Cytones, Friday buffet at Hill House, and a country-rock night at the Eagles with Duane and the Hip Men.
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