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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1957
Page
2
In a dinner chat, Henry Parker, superintendent of schools, argues for a new high school to handle postwar enrollments. He estimates about a million dollars, proposes 40 acres, and notes land trends toward outskirts. Only study and expert advice will determine timing and location.
The Postmaster General Summerfield hints at cutting home mail deliveries to five days a week with Saturdays. Newspapers warn of worsening service as daily delivery may vanish including Sundays and holidays. Larger papers may use private trucks or drop second class mail to maintain delivery, while small dailies face higher costs and may shift to five issues weekly.
The piece notes Joh Ralph Yarborough as the newly elected Texas senator and jokes about a bridge hand term. It also mocks the Texas election weather, praises the Pirates and Athletics, lampoons umbrella borrowings, and comments on Dulles Kennedy Topeka pool funding and swimming as a school matter.
The Ottawa Herald lists daily publication details and subscription rates. Rates for trade area by mail include 1 month 85 cents, 3 months 2 dollars, 6 months 3.75 dollars, and 1 year 7 dollars. outside trade area 1 month 1 dollar, 3 months 3 dollars, 6 months 5.50 dollars, and 1 year 10 dollars.
A reflective piece compares daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly friendships. It notes daily bonds may grow monotonous yet keep close intimacy, while yearly gatherings provide a special, rare warmth. The author concludes all friendships matter, urging balance rather than choosing a single optimal visit frequency.
Auld Lang Syne 25 years ago lists Merle A Weien and George Weinhecimer as candidates for Franklin County sheriff. It notes a Lawrence trip by Raw Area Boy Scouts leaders C W Hegberg T W Flory and Ralph Hanes. Also mentions Dr TH R Webster Dr J F Bary J W Cookus and Frank Smith traveling to Kansas City for wrestling matches.
A condensed OCR based TV lineup lists Channel 4 9 18 programs for Thursday and Friday April with shows like Today The Early Show Mickey Mouse Dragnet and Chole Ford Show Video Theatre Annapolis News Tonight and more. It also includes late night offerings and a scattered array of theatre and musical programs. The text mixes TV listings with partial station IDs and program notes from multiple days and locations.
Radio schedule items list multiple stations and programs across dates and times. Entries include KOMO Sutherland KTJO FM Muster WDAF News World Tonight boxing boxing and news segments with monitors and local hosts such as Robt Lewis Bob Sanders and Amos, listing times and show names in a compact roster style.
Mr. Robert Moore and Mr. George Hutchinson of Caldwell joined Walter Moores for a Friday overnight. Weekend visitors included the Gene Heth family of Topeka. Warren Heth moves from Kansas City to Harrison Arkansas on April 16. Kent Alan Blythe born March 25, 8 lb 6 oz, with Kent’s grandmother attending. A compact list of church visits, hospital stays, and community events fills the Williamsburg area notes.
Dr George W Crane cites Socrates to show ancient critics of youth echoed today’s complaints about luxury, bad manners, and disobedience. He notes every generation laments youth while humanity persists with basic needs, affection, and simple desires despite fast change.
Briles Area Hawkins Grange met Wednesday night with a panel on education led by Fred Charley. Dunbar was in Emporia and Kissinger studied with various locals. Dozens attended, refreshments served. Several residents visited relatives in Ottawa and Wellsville as others traveled to Ransom Memorial Hospital and nearby towns.
In the Richmond area, residents hosted and visited family and friends from Ottawa, Paola, Olathe, El Dorado, Lawrence, and Kansas City. Notable events include hospital news, a miscellaneous bridal shower for Dorothy Rossman, a Jordan Brown wedding in Kansas City, and community notices about post office bids and local church activities.
A brief prayer notice from The Ottawa Herald dated April 11 1957 requests divine guidance. The text invokes 11 Corinthians 6 2 and asks for peace and faithful following of Jesus Christ.
Mrs. Roth, the governor’s wife in Newark, NJ, says after two months of marriage she has heard him give many public speeches. She adds that she trembles when he speaks in public, but when she speaks privately, he trembles.
A fragmented note from New York comments on social mores and wit. It mocks prejudice, money inheritance, education, marriage, gossip, and aging, with quips about dogs cats and famous figures. The piece surveys opinions on character, knowledge, and daily life.
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