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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1957
Page
2
The piece notes heavy rains through mid March restoring drought relief across the Plains, with better prospects for crops and water supply in Ottawa and nearby areas. It warns against complacency and urges continued water conservation laws, while discussing changes to draft obligations and a moved emphasis from traditional infantry to technical roles in the military.
A jumble of short notes comments on a typewriter ribbon a seven foot basketball player and future models. It notes Elvis Presley era shifts jokes about social leaders piano and highballs. A serious line reports a 19 year old boy shooting a music teacher in South Dakota.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Kenneth De Wald at 730 S Sycamore. Other notes mention James Merwin, son of Mr and Mrs Albert Caleb, living at 13 N Elm, who suffered a severe head cut when a car door slammed shut.
A Kansan writer jokes about state boastfulness on weather and showcases postcards depicting adverse conditions. He notes similar tendencies in Texas, Missouri, Oklahoma and New England, highlighting tourism humor and the appeal of adversity cards sent to friends across states.
Mission Kansas bank officials report a falsified payroll draft spree using blank checks from a defunct company General Sales of Kansas City Missouri. About 32 checks totaling near 5000 were cashed in Law rence Olathe Osawatomie Paola Ottawa and Overland Park. The writer used a check projector and had some signers. Several attempts at other banks failed.
Fragmentary prayer text includes Our Father and petitions for mercy faith and diligence in service. The source presents devotional language referencing Christ’s redeeming power and gratitude for grace in a compact, non-narrative frame. The tone is reverent with lingering phrases to be clarified.
Public notice lists subscription rates for Ottawa Herald with geographic rates and terms. Rates shown include monthly and longer terms for in area and outside area, noting regular and holiday editions and mail delivery.
TOPEKA The Kansas House approved a Senate bill 106 to 2 to outlaw trading stamps. The measure bars redemption of trading stamps for merchandise or cash and imposes penalties for violations. It allows box top coupons but limits other coupon practices as proposed.
Listings show programs across KCMO WDAK WDAF KTJO KTIO and XCMO sharing airtime. Shows include News Sports Open House Sutherland Show Bob Hope World Tonight and End-of-day programs with religious and talk segments across days April 2 and January 6.
Clara C age 19 asks how to write a letter of application for a governess job. The guide advises targeting a specific position, addressing the recipient by name if possible, typing the letter, and keeping it brief. Include education or training, experience, personal data, and references, then pursue an interview.
In the three county area of Franklin, Miami and Anderson, employment rose in March with 115 workers placed, up 16 from February and 12 more than March of 1958. Active job applications ended March at 366, down 68 from February, and unemployment insurance claims fell from 1,565 to 887, driven largely by gains in construction activity.
New and renewal subscribers are named: Greeley Mrs. J. E. Luther Ottawa Earl Oakman Tom Seyler Pomona Mrs. M. L. Montague Princeton W. S. Sutton Rantoul Paul C. Gentry Waverly Gerald M. Johnson Wellsville Shirley Davis Irvie H. Major.
The Fort Scott board of education approves a revised salary schedule boosting annual pay by 200 dollars for all 82 teachers in Fort Scott schools. Basic minimum and maximum salaries are raised.
A New Jersey reader letters about a 71-year-old forced retirement, detailing prideful struggle with Social Security and medical costs. The piece urges adjustment through social activity, hobbies, education, and possible part time work to stay mentally and physically engaged.
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