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This and That The Leavenworth public- and parochial schools and the Lansing schools will resume classes at their normally scheduled times- on Tuesday. I Fire fighters were called to 5th and Pottowatomie Sunday to extinguish trash and grass lire that broke out in the driveway of a building on the southwest courier. fighters were called to 3rd and Delaware Sunday lo extinguish a mattress fire in a vacant building on the southeast corner. Mobile home owners see American Roofing Heating Inc. for Coleman Central Air.

Fire fighters were called to the. Salvation Army Store at 600 Walnut Sunday to extinguisli a fire that broke out in a Goodwill box. An undetermined amount of clothing was destroyed. Fire fighters were called to Shoemaker and Michigan Sunday to check the arching electrical wires where wind had blown the wires. employe of the Seven Eleven Store at '701 Metropolitan reported to police Monday that a revolver had been stolen from the store sometime during the night.

The revolver was valued at In Leavenworth, it's Letts for Lit? New York Life' Insurance MMIIIIIIItlltllllllllMllllllllllllllllllllllllllM Two vehicles driven David Smotherman of 415 5th Ave. reported to police Saturday that an English Id- speed bicycle had been stolen from the' front porch of his home. Smotherman valued the bike at $73. Ronald A. Stevens Overland Park was fined $25 and costs in Magistrate Court today for speeding April 1.

Earl D. Eastburn of 718. Miami reported to police Saturday that his car had been stolen from 745 Cherokee, Eastburn had parked the car and left the keys in the vehicle. Eastburn valued the car at $900. Richard A.

Rood of 21 E. Sante Fe reported to police Saturday that some accessories had been stolen from his car. Rood estimated the value of the items at $20, Theodore McCabe of 1300 Cherokee reported to police Saturday that a watch had been stolen from a work bench at the watch repair shop at 1300 The Watch was valued 'at $50. Greg E. Overfield of 767 Ottawa reported to police Saturday that the battery had been-taken from his car while it was parked in the 1200 block of Cheyenne.

St. Martins, 1000 No. 3rd, open Tues, thru Fit, 10 to 2 p.m. After Easter Joseph S. Bradley of 211 Meade reported to police Saturday that two jeweled doors bad been stolen from his garage at 211 Arch.

Bradley valued the doors at $800. vehicles, driven by John Gower Jr. of 1410 S. Broadway. And Anne L.

Bollin of RR 4, collided Broadway near Miami Saturday, according to police reports. Both vehicles sustained damages- of more than $200. A vehicle owned by Charles Williams of 512 Ottawa was struck by hit-run vehicle while it was parted in the lot at 6th and Seneca according to police reports, he damage was estimated at $200. Charmglow gas grills and gas lamps are now available at J.K.' Denney Plbg. 650 5th Ave.

Dewey McEride of Bonner Springs reported to police Saturday that his 'car had hit a vehicle owned by Charles R. Sullwold of RR 4 Friday while it was parked in the city lot at 3rd and Cherokee. Damage to the Sullwold car was estimated at $100. Two vehicles driven by Donald L. Dixon of 940 Gatewood, and John A.

McGoodwin of 2 Kiowa collided at 2nd Osage Sunday, according to police reports. Dixon was cited for driving left of center, speeding and no license tags. Cyburms S. Brown ot 710 N. 4th Thernoali of 213 Prospect collided on Columbia at Kansas Sunday.

According to palicc reports, the accident occurred when the Brown vehicle failed to stop lor a slop sign. The total damage was estimated at $700. Announcing Lynda Mathias has joined our staff at Dorothy's Beauty shop, "529 Delaware. For appt; call I Five marriage licenses: were issued by Probate Court last Thursday to John F. Metz, 41, and, Nancy L.

McCready, 32, Leavenworth; Clay, F. CatesT 56, and Catherine R. Conway, 59, both of Kansas City, Mo. Donald J. Garnett, .18, of Chanute Air Force Base, 111., and Patricia E.

Glenn, 15, of Leavenworth; Donald H. Farquhar, 27, of Overland Park and Linda W. Farquhar, 24, of Lee's Summit, and to Cleo R. Klein, 32, and Andrea Luke, 26, both of Leavenworth. A divorce was issued in District-Court Aprl 11 to Alan W.

Collins of Ft. Leavenworth from Loretta Collins of Leola, Ark. The action was filed Feb. 4 on grounds of incompatibility. The couple was married May 31, 1972.

House painting is an art! Sarah J. Olson, of Have yours done FUNERAL NOTICES Sexton Funeral Chapel Slh tnd Oak Ph. 682-2801 COWING Fred, 62, 817 Cherokee a lifelong resident ot Leavenworth, who died Saturday Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday the Sexton Funeral Chapel, Rev, Dwlght E. Dussalr, pastor of the First United Methodist Church will officiate.

Burial will be In Mt. Muncie Frlendi may call at the Chapel at 5th Oak St. Davis Funeral Chapel I StuwriM it 6lh Ph. 682-5521 1 ALLEN w. Funeral service jvas held this afternoon at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Tha Rev. Robert Reinmlller, of the Gospel Tabernacle Churdi, officiated. Interment was In Sunset Memory Gardens. Casket bearers were William A. Davis, Charles Martlho, Joseph Manthe, Carl Haopt, Jarnes Haupl, and Daniel EHART Clifford Harvey, 72, Phoenix, Arlr.

Funeral services will be held at two o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Interment will be held In the Mt. Muncie Cemetery. Friends may caH et tile Davis Chapel. professionals.

Outside or inside. Ceiling texturing and papering. Insured. Herrera Phone An order of dismissal was issued in a divorce pending before the District Court on April 11. me action was filed March 4 by Raymond N.

Miller and Christina Miller of 270 Francis on grounds of incompatibility. The couple was married Sept. 6, 1969. Jerry E. Theis of 1625 Shawnee reported to police Sunday tfmt someone broke the screen door on his home while, he was out of town Theis valued the loss'at $15.

Melvin L. Cansler of RR 1 Tonganoxie was found guilty today in Magistrate Court of failure to dim lights for an approaching vehicle and driving intoxicated on March 7. A pre-sentence investigation was ordered with sentencing set for May 6.. Driving privileges were restricted to business use. Security Chain' Link Free No money down.

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Ph. anytime A continuance was granted in Magistrate Court today in a state case against Lloyd E. Adams of Leavenworth. Hearing was set for April 18. Adams said he was misinformed of the date he was to appear in court to face burglary and grand larceny charges stemming from a Dec.

21, 1973, incident at Ronald E. of Ft. reported to police Sunday that three unidentified males attacked him in the 700 block of Kiowa. Walker suffered a two-inch laceration below the elbow on the left arm when one of the men swung a knife at him. Walker was taken to Munson Army Hospital by a' friend, and received 10 stitches.

Call "The Have your windows cleaned, also floors, walls, carpets, Complete home cleaning service. Dura-clean. James L. Patrick of 812 N. 14th was arrested Saturday on a charge of leaving the scene of an auto accident Friday, according to police reports.

Patrick was released on a $50 bond. A custodian at Howard Wilson at Grand and Olive reported to police Sunday that soft drink bottles had been thrown at the school. Damage was estimated at $35. Mike E. Bray of 214 Cleveland reported to police Saturday that some unknown "person forced open the.front door of his home and stole several tools.

Bray estimated the loss at $200. Centennial Club Members: Tuesday night is steak night at the Centennial Club. Each Tuesday night from now on (price of beef remaining the same) the Centennial Club will serve U.S. Government graded choice 6 ounce ribeye steaks with french fries for $2.59. Come try the steak bargain at the Centennial Leavenworth a freshman at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, was honored for her scholastic achievement Tuesday at the 46th annual Honors Convention at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln.

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Insulation Fence :425 S. 6th. Pn. anytime If you do not receive your paper please call your carrier. The carrier's name and phone number are on your receipt card.

you cannot reach your carrier, call 682-0305 between 5 and (5 p.m. On Sunday, call between 7:30 9 a.m. For a change of adaiess, please call before 10:30 a.m. Ft. Leaven'- worth subscribers are asked to call 682-0305.

I KODAK I AT NO ADDITIONAL 1 AT NO ADDITIONAL COS! With oaah roll finished i with 8 prints or more. I 120-620 a 127.t2e/12 I Mi Russell's Pharmacies Broadway and Shawnea Leavenworth Plaza Westsida Village Hospital Notes p.m. Na.chltdmi ST. JOHN -JBorn Saturday: twin daughters to Mr. and Mrs.

William E. Bradford of Lansing; a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. James Lirieker of 1814 Limit. Admitted Saturday: Marian Warner of Box 301; Bertha Colon of 522; Pawnee; Maxwell Nuss of 1307 Cheyenne.

Dismissed Saturday: Katherine Hancock of Platte Bertha Howell of RR Barabra Wrigley of 2007 Rose; Diane Crawford of 608 S. 3rd. Born Sunday: a son to. Mr. and Mrs: La-wrence Baker of RR 1.

A it ted Sunday: Viola Harvey of 210 5th Walter! Payne of 420 3rd Lena Adams of 3010 Iowa. Dismissed Sunday: Jean Page of Kansas City, Kan. CUSHING Born' Saturday: A son to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Haze of 2920 Martin Luther King Admitted Saturday! Lester Worley of Basehor; Earl Hammond of 1701 Michael; Kathleen Walters of 516.

Olive; Juanita Simonis of 1306 Olive; Mary McCabe of 1215 -JGorKa, Dismissed Saturday: Ralph Wentz of 1021 S. 5th; Marguerite Arisman of 1515 S. Broadway; Neil Burgess of 1326 South; Dollie Lowe of Lea vemvorhhr County Convalescent Infirmary; Janis Coleman of plathe; Louise Stili of Tonganoxie; Grace Ross of 602 Seneca; Mary Larison of Weston, Earl; Hammond of 1701 Michael. Admitted Sunday: Walter Baskas of 407 (Madison; Michelle White of 1138 Iron- moulders; Peggy Leftwich of 1100 Kansas Arc. i i ed Sunday: Earl Green of Combs of 114'Spruce.

4th Mary 5 The leavenworth Monday, April! 5, 1974 Deaths iiniiiiimmiiiiiimmmimmiTnTiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiitiiiiiii) Lee Rentier BONNE 'SPRINGS Funeral services Lee Renner, 77, of rural Bonne Springs, who died Saturday in a Leavenworth hospital, will lx at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Heart Catholic Church, Bonne Spring's. Burial will be in St Joseph Cemetery at Shawnee. Mr. Renner was a and had lived in Johnson and Leavenwortl counties all his life.

He. was a retired farmer and stockman He was a member of the Sacred Heart Church at Bonner Springs. Survivors Include his widow Elsie of the home; and three brothers, Julius and Willis, both of Shawnee, and Floyd 01 Rantoul. rosary will be recited at 8. p.m.

today ih Alden Harrington and Son Chapel at Bonner Springs. Marian Sheley KANSAS CITY, Kan. Marian Lu Ella Sheley of Bonner Springs, died Soturday in a Denver, hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Kansas City, Kan. Other survivors include a daughter, two other brothers, two grandchildren and a great- grandchild.

Fred Cowing Funeral services for Fred Cowing, 62. of 817 Cherokee, who died Saturday afternoon- in Josfeig Memorial hospital will at 2 p.m, Tuesday in the 3elden-Sexton-Sumpter Funeral 3hapel, 5th and Oak. Burial wiL be. in ML Muncie Cemetery. 'Mr.

Cowing, a lifelpng Leavenworth resident, was born icre Oct. 22, 1911, the son of and Josephine Pouppirt Cowing. He. attended local public schools and worked his adult ife.as a machinist. He was employed by the Leavenworth Steel Company for 27 years before retiring Dec.

10, 1973. He married Miss Cora Blockburger on Dec. 28, 1939. Survivors include his widow jf the home; three daughters, Mrs. Mary- Louise Rich of 1215 Cherokee, Mrs.

Cora Thoos of 313 S. llth and Mrs. Josephine Olson of 3111 S. 4th; and 13 grandchildren. Friends may call at the chapeL Juda Gettle 'GOWER, Mo.

Funeral services were here today for Mrs, Juda Pearl Gettle, 82, oi formerly ol Weston, Mo'. Mrs. Gettle died Saturday in Glower nursing home. She was born, at Weston and had lived at. Gower seven years.

She was a school teacher in Kansas before retiring. She was a graduate of Midland Lutheran College at Fremont, Neb. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star at Weston. Survivors include her widower Frank of the home. A CUT A ABOVE THE REST! 8 HP Emparer Riding Mowar BUILT TO LAST A LAWN TIME! The Ariens Emperor Is a ruggedly constructed, sleek appearing, highly maneuverable riding fine as money can buy.

It's offered In three 8 HP models, with or without electric start and a choice of a 30" or 38" no scalp, mowing deck. There's six speeds forward, neutral and reverse. A grass catcher, leaf mulcher, snow-blade and tire chains are available as extra optional equipment. Take a good look at an Ariens Emperor. "A Cut Above The Rest!" GRONIS HARDWARE 515-517 CHEROKEE LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS trom Immaculata High School Pant Coafet, Editor Passover Celebration On Wednesday the sophomores brought themselves a 'little closer to the spuiitua understanding of the Olc Testament as they celebrated a Passover Meal.

The sophomores celebratec the meal "as part of our study of the Old Testament," said Sister Noel, who received help from a talk given by Col. Ambramowitz, an officer teaching at Ft. Leavenworth, and also from students worked with the Sister on preparing the meal. The Passover celebration began a special meal called the "seder." Hie food was prepared by students who had their first taste of matzoth which is bread. The Hebrews were forced to make bread without giving it time to rise, in their flight from slavery in 'Egypt.

The Maror or horseradish, is the bitter herbs which reminds God's' people of the bitterness of slavery in Egypt. The Charoses is a mixture of apples, nuts, cinnomon and wine, which is to sweeten the bitter herbs. It reminds the students of the mortar used when the Hebrews built monuments for their Egyptian oppressors. Nellie Campbell Funeral services for Nellie E. Campbell 81, of 1306 E.

Kay, Lansing, who died today in Cushing Memorial Hospital, will re at 1:15 pjm. Wednesday in the Lansing United Methodist Church. Burial will in the national Cemetery at Ft. Leavenworth. Mrs.

Campbell was" born May 23, 1892, at Prescott and was the daughter of Henry J. and Annice E. Siler Carse. She married Floyd Campbell June 11, 1916. He died in 1957.

She vas a member of the Lansing United Methodist Church. Sijrvivors include a son, Marshall of RR two daughters. Mrs. Janice Grabeal of 102 S. 3rd, Lansing, and Wary of Pamona; a brother, Keith Baugh of Oklahoma; a--sister, Mrs.

Florence Wallace of Kriasas ISty, 14 grandchildren and 12 greatgrandchildren. The body will lie in state at the church- from 12:15 p.m. Wednesday until the time of service. Friends may call at the Belden-Sexton-Sumpter Funeral Cahapel, 5th and Ozk, alter noon Tuesday. A.

toasted egg symbolized th offerings of the Hebrews tc their God in ancient times Wine, which was substituted grape juice, serves to the Jews of the promises freedom made by their God. Elijah's cup was displayed to welcome the prophet of hope who is awaited to announce the coining of the Messiah. The shankbone of the lamb is callet the Pesah and represents the sacrifice of the new covenant The Karbas is the parsely dipped ih salt ater and is used to bless he Scripture readings. The Passover celebration also served to remind students thai Jesus Christ was a Jew and that the first mass was a Passover meal. Also the par ticipants received a little more insight into the life, customs and history of the Jewish people.

Travels to Chicago Sister Mary Jo Coyle and Sister Mary Ellen Peyhan recently were in Chicago as a part of the North Central Evaluating Committee for Indiana. They attended lectures concerning such problems as finance, scheduling, evaluation, etc. Sister Mary Jo hopes the trip will benefit Imac, It helped her to work better with the state reports that are sent to keep the school accredited. The ideas that were preseneed in the lectures and the talking with the other principals in planning new curriculums and working better with the Student Council. On March 28 Sister Mary Jo interviewed a prospective teacher in St.

Louis, Mo. Tax Math? The "new math" in John Flynn's first hour business math class has. some practical aspects. Among other that will be helpful to future employes uid businessmen, students are learning income tax preparation. Given a certain income, they are to figure the tax on the exemptions allowed.

They, are also larning to compute Social Security from wages, The Music Man Jmmaculata will present the musical production, Meredith Wilson's "The Music Man." which will be held May 2031. Tryouts for the'cast were held on April 840 under the direction of Sister music teacher at Imac. A New Look Immaculata's "new look' library, contains many new anc helpful reference books and alio. boolti tot just plain enjoyment. At the time when Irnac is needing money it's nice to know that Linda Berrigan, the librarian, is receiving some funds to add to the mount of reference materials offered for the students use.

Mrs. Berrigan has ordered six new religion books, new art and Henry J. Miller Platte Judge Files Again PLATTE CITY, Mo. (Special) The incumbent for the office of judge of the Platte County court has announced his intentions to run for another term promising a service of leadership if. re-elected.

Dr. '-Henry J. Miller made public his intentions to seek reelection to the county post last week. He tried to reach the people he has served for the last three years by mentioning accomplishments of the court since his tenure in office. Among those accomplishments, according to Miller, were the setting of a ime 'and date for county court meetings, construction of, a county courtroom, balancing of county budgets! establishment of a county court scholarship wogram, updating of county roads, establishing the office of sewers, helping establish a comity waste management program, setting up a county napping program, establishing he building code administration and financing' a park and recreation In his announcement to run for office, Miller emphasized Platte County will have a.

new identity in 1975 by becoming a second-class nt Thai change, Miller said, will necessitate someone to manage the changeover and look after the spending of the Platte County tax dollar. fiction books. She has ttsa ordered new filrtistrips. ifl history, science and hotna economics. Bringing students up to data in news and world events, Iniaa subscribes to over 55 magazines such as "Time" and "Newsweek." tTle library also subscribes to six newspapers.

to help students in areas such as mass media, journalism and also government. Easter Spirit Imac students participated in the Easter festivities by having an all-school mass Wednesday. To pass on the Easter spirit, cards' were made tor friends and relatives on Thursday. School was dismissed at 12:30 Thursday. From Our Correspondents inniiinnMiiiinnMM Tonganoxie GatlaghW Miss Elsie Marshall is seriously ill at the Lawrenoa Memorial Hospital.

Mrs. Doris Banprezzi of Fresno, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Wprley and with other relatives and friends. Lester Worley a patient at Cushing Memorial Hospital in Leavenworth.

A son, Kelly Lee, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Grouse on April 2, in Cushing Memorial Hospital at Leavehworth. The maternal grandfather is Charles Kesinger of MoLouth and tha paternal grandparents are Mr. irid Mrs.

Al Grouse of McLouta. Jelly was welcomed home by his brother, Shannon. Friendship Valley Get- Together Club will meet April 24 at tihe home of Mrs. Ora Shoemaker. Mrs.

Hollis Schultz ill be in charge of the games. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Putthoff announce birth of a daughter, Heidi Suzanne, on tfarch 30, in the Lawrence Memorial Hospital. The maternal grandparents are Mr.

and Mrs. Harvey Peterson of RR 3, -Tonganoxie. and tha paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Donald Putthoff of Tonganoxie, The baby has four freat grandmothers, Mrs.

xmisa Peterson and Mrs. i Putthoff of ronganoxie, Mrs. Bessie Penrose of Basehor, and Mrs. Tlora -Inigraham of' Kansas City, Kan. Heidi was welcomed her sister, Kirstin.

Mrs. Norman Wiley was a patient at the University of Kansas Medical Center last week. The. Senior Citizens 'met Monday at the 4-H 'Building. Su'ai Peterson, foreign student from Denmark, guest America's No.l come from Ply mouth.

Plymouth Duster Ouster-tflbkw- priced less than VW Super Beetle, Toyota Corona, Datsun610, Mazda RX-3, and Mustang II. It's true! Plymouth Ouster carries a lower sticker price than all of those other economy cars. But Ouster offers a lot more. Read on! You'll see. In recent USAC tests, Duster's Slant 6 got better gas mileage on the open road than the Nova and Maverick 6.

And In city driving, even got slightly better mileage than the 4-cylinder Mustang II. The tests were sanctioned and results certified by the U.S. Auto Club. All of which proves that Ouster's an tconomy car superstar. Duster seats 5, not 4.

Easy smalt-ear parking and handling, Those other small cars only seat 4 people. But our Duster carries 5. Atrunk larger than Pinto and Vega combined. Duster not only gives you room inside. It gives you room out back, too.

Over 19 cubic feet of trunkspacs comparable to many larger cars. Electronic Ignition standard. Virtually eliminates costly Ignition tune-Ops. Duster doesn't forget that It's a compact offering small-car maneuverability. It's big inside, but small outside.

In 73 Plymouth took over the lead In compact car sales- and still Is No. 1. With so much going for them, small wonder that America's No. 1 selling 1 nacts come from and that's 3 way we mean to keep it. Come in let us show you what we mean.

See us for eight great small car buys. HENRY MARTENS, INC. 4th CHEROKEE.

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