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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1956
Page
2
City residents backed the flood center bond by a large margin and now call for removing remaining 1951 flood traces along Main Street. Ottawa’s swift recovery saw repaired or demolished flood damaged structures, and the vote aims to erase lingering flood remnants for future security.
The county clerk notes past talks on redistricting amid uneven precinct sizes seen in the recent city primary. Variances from 90 to 774 votes reveal three growth areas that could split into two precincts each to speed counting before upcoming August primary and November presidential elections.
A noted psychiatrist calls rock and roll a communicable disease and cannibalistic as it echoes past dances like the Castle walk the bunny hug the black bottom the Charleston and the mambo. The piece notes American xenophobia and compares progress such as zoos and bank tellers behind bars. It laments Western Europe seeking leadership from the United States but resisting being led.
A reflective piece traces shifts in culture and manners from barbershop radio habits to fashion, transport, and work wear. It notes evolving tastes from cigars to soft drinks, changing etiquette, and the persistence of habits like pencils and civic clubs, while hinting at a nostalgic contrast with a world that never fully changes.
Auld Lang Syne and years ago notes recount REA electrification extending across the county. Two teachers were dropped from the board due to declining enrollments. L A Stafford elected president of the Kansas Speech Teachers association. Vera Alderman resigns as Ottawa High School instructor. Mr and Mrs John Kinsley of Pomona visit. Remodeling plans for the post office discussed. W P Felix returns from Topeka trip. Henry Collins and Grace McGinty obtain Williamsburg marriage license. Mrs C W Green of Homwood visits Mrs Frank Bales on Cherry Street.
HAL BOYLE notes how Nassau tourists once tossed pennies to diving boys, a mild sport that has devolved into a two-bit affair. He observes Bahamian customs banning scant street wear, duty-free liquor perks, and locals selling conch chowder, with bargains found in the city’s atmosphere and savings bonds as a notable invest.
Dr George W Cranes guidance urges emotional security at home to help children. He advocates daily sincere compliments and verbalized affection between spouses plus small acts like dates and reminders of love. Kansas ranks eighth nationally in higher education participation.
Listing page notes last minute program changes making full accuracy impossible. It lists various shows and times across stations KTJO KMBC WDAF and others including Tonight Tonight Tonight, News, Bandstand, Disneyland, Jimmie, Peter, and Captain episodes with multiple time slots and conflicts. The snippet also contains weather references and weekend schedule fragments from April 11.
A longtime visitor explains Ottawa’s business vitality due to three major highways. He notes how highway traffic fuels storefronts, service stations and cafes, with many workers dependent on local commerce. He warns that bypassing the city harms the broader economy.
A speaker warns that converting US 50 to bypass Ottawa would cut half the local workforce, eliminating about 22 positions at 50 dollars weekly and affecting 90 workers overall. The projected loss totals around 2,500 dollars weekly in spending in town. The plea urges residents to reconsider before it is too late.
Overbrook grade school voters will decide on a bond issue of 150000 dollars for a new addition including four classrooms and an all purpose room on the south side of the present building. The May election follows winter meetings addressing crowded space.
Prayer asks for God’s steadfast presence and help to live in faith and trust in Him here and now, seeking eternal dwelling with Jesus Christ and divine mercy. It echoes a Matthew 28 20 blessing and closes with Amen and a request for divine guidance.
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