Editorials Busy Hands Gold Seal Awards at HDU meeting
Franklin County Home Demonstration Units earned Gold Seal Standard of Excellence for meeting demanding criteria. Awards were given at a Spring Tea marking the first of three annual HDU meetings, with Velma McGaugh of HEA sharing insights from her Pakistan experience. The program linked improved family living, health, education, recreation, culture, and active participation in affairs.
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Franklin County
HDU
Velma McGaugh
Hea
Douglas County
Pakistan
Phoney Letter Attacks West 2nd Street Dump Claim
A reader notes a signed letter to the editor urging action on smoke from a new city dump on West 2nd and nearby blocks. The letter lacks a verifiable name or address, and editors doubt its authenticity, suspects a hoax to stir up a stink.
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West 2Nd
After All by elm exposes public gripes on railroads and airlines
The author critiques Interstate Commerce Commission complaints about railroad delays and service, cites dining car and Pullman conduct issues, and highlights airline lack of passenger transparency, terminal delays, and milk run stops as major irritants. The piece laments poor clerk communication and too much time spent in terminals.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
New York
Ourself
From a Veterinarians' Convention to Easter Reflection
A fragmentary humorous column notes a veterinarians' convention offering a punny quip about tranquilizer pills and a critique of how people cram religion between Good Friday and Easter. It comments on society pages, weddings, bachelor life, and a TV network sign during a murder reveal, ending with a quip on moral discernment.
Local notices and minor incidents from Ottawa area
Auld Lang Syne Harmon of Baldwin broke a tight arm when his car engine kicked while cranking. A daughter, Evelyn Alberta, born to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Fritts north of Ottawa. Junior Bullmer, 9, from Michigan Valley, broke a hip when a buggy tipped. Shoemaker Johnson joined Brandel Shoe Store. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Rose, moving from Ottawa, Illinois, bought Shugart Feed. Ottawa grocers added asparagus to their green goods list, shipped from Texas.
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Harmon Downs
Baldwin
Albert Fritts
Ottawa
Evelyn Alberta
Junior Bullmer
J. G. Bullmer
Michigan Valley
Texas
Daily Lenten Devotions Reflecting on Jesus at Calvary
The devotion recalls Jesus in Jerusalem and Gethsemane, urging disciples to surrender self and seek Christ’s strength. It emphasizes faith over wealth, old attitudes, and self-sufficiency, inviting a committed life through prayer for transformation and obedience. Elinor Lennen, California, signs the piece.
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Bethlehem
Jerusalem
Jesus
Orient
Gethsemane
Calgary
Christ
Christ Jesus
Elinor Lennen
California
Ottawa Herald publication notice pricing and details
The Ottawa Herald, published daily except Sundays and holidays, enters at Ottawa Kansas post office as second class matter. Advertising rates listed: in trade area by mail one month 85 cents, three months 2 dollars, six months 3.75 dollars, one year 7 dollars. outside trade area by mail one month 1 dollar, three months 2 dollars, six months 5.50 dollars, one year 10 dollars.
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Man
Ottawa
Kas
Eas
Robert B. Wellington
Guy Snedaker
Esceses Ul Veoes
Tie Eeeereenss
Television Programs and Their Channel Lineup
A dense listing of TV programs across channels 4 to 13 detailing shows, hosts, titles, and times. The schedule spans news, weather, dramas, cartoons, documentaries, sports, and variety programs with numerous hosts and segment names.
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Bron Sph
Phil Givers
Mickey Moura
Patrice Mu
Gonton Eliott
Whirlybirds
Bob
TBA
the Lineay
Newn
Annie Oakiagh
Perkon
Newa
Pertson
Crean
Betty White
Playhouse
Willy
Zane Grey
Health Directors Forced To Resign In Kansas City
Health officials in Wyandotte and Johnson counties resign under political pressure. Wyandotte director Dr Don E Wilcox cites intolerable pressure. Johnson County director Dr H S Albaugh also resigns after 12 years amid calls for tougher laws and more highway patrols to curb accidents.
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Kansas City
Kas
Wyandotte
John Son Counties
Don E. Wilcox
KE. J. Grosdidier
Wyandotte Health Board
Chicago U
Midwestern
H. S. Albaugh
Johnson
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Easter's Untold Stories Seen Through Roman Guards
A wartime-feeling Easter tale follows a Roman sergeant guarding Jesus tomb as a miracle unfolds. Flames, a celestial light, and radiant figures erase fear as the sergeant recalls a night of awe and a dramatic claim that Jesus is risen. Pilate and priests later hush the tale to protect state calm.
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Pilate
Nicodemus
Jesus
Richmond Area Social Ties Highlight Weekend Visits
Richmond area residents hosted and traveled for family gatherings and visits over the weekend. Guests included Mrs. Ralph Beasley in Grandview to meet 1 Lt. Charles Beasley, who flew from Craig AFB, and extended family from Topeka, Gardner, De Soto, Garnett, and Paola. Other highlights feature local residents visiting Kansas City and Overland Park relatives, major surgery for Mrs. Jane McCrea Nutt, and several households hosting out-of-town guests, with movement between Baldwin, Linsdale, and Graf ton areas.
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Bill Valentine
Ralph Beasley
Grandview
Charles Beasley
Craig Afb
Alabama
Alta Beasley
Bob Zentners
Nelson Johnson
Barbara Beasley
Raymond
Topeka
Laredo
Texas
Ray Hobson
Norman
Carroll
Eskridge
Clarence Gaults
al Pickett
Billa Ann
Vernon Picketts
Gardner
Willard Gordon DeSoto
Ralph Davis
Garnett
Gordon Hale
George Hiles
Conrad Pickert
Lena
Margaret Pickert
Matt Pickert
Kansas City
Virgil Pickerts
Overland Park
Alfred Rockers
Williamsburg
Leroy Pickerts
Paola
Albert Rockers
Harald Hirts
Joe F. Pickert
Mark Rockers Jr
Rockers
Jane McCrea Nutt
Research Hospital
Bd Lickteigs Krenaling
Colo
Andrew Lickteigs
Donald Lickteigs
Raymond Peines
Albert Dunbars
J. E.linsdales
Baldwin
Russell Bailey
Lawrence
Chris Pickerts
Claron Pickerts
Louis Monroe
George Paddock
Grafton
Ill
Sunday Radio Schedule Notes from KOFO Station Lineup
The listing outlines a Sunday broadcast day with worship services, music programs, news and weather blocks, and church and community program slots. Highlights include First Methodist Church and Centropolis Baptist faith programs, World Concert Hall, Tops in Pops, Sports Roundup, and local commentary.
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the Christophers
World Concert Hall
Flrat Baptist Ch
KOFO
Munie
Mt. Oread
KOFOQ
Serehare
Centropolis Baptist
Newa. Sports
Moale
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