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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1957
Page
2
The editorial argues over the past decade retail food prices rose by 16 percent while prices to farmers fell 14 percent. It urges government subsidies to farmers to meet a standard of living, likening it to other public policy tools. It also notes processing and distribution inflate costs, while households can still cook from scratch if they choose. It stresses time savings as a tradeoff for convenience and price.
Kansans face a shortfall of parks as the Kansas Park Authority stalls. Four of five members clashed with a fifth, halting progress. The state hired an Oklahoma consultant in 1956 and 1957, spending 8,443 and about 26,000, while Gov. Docking’s 214,000 budget for next year was cut. Two years pass with no new state parks, as Kansans seek recreation in neighboring states.
A collage of offbeat notes and quips on Britain defense cuts under American nuclear umbrella, campus boredom, odd animal anecdotes, and a Canada ambassador death linked to congressional investigations. Includes witty wordplay on language and a parachute pole medal.
Entries from 25 years ago note Mrs H D Plank at Lawrence Memorial Hospital for observation with possible operation, Mrs Lee Keller ill with scarlet fever, M M Bennett on 11 day vacation, new awnings at North American hotel, Mrs C F Wolf ill, Mrs Clarence Imes visiting Ottawa. Also 50 years ago Louella Coultrap helping at Mitchell Produce, Ottawa lad fined $1 for concealed weapon and dog shooting, W E Lynn planning a new five cent cigar with a $5 naming contest.
A collection of voices describe plans to spend vacations painting houses and building homes. Many report pride and savings, yet warn of DIY challenges such as plumbing, wiring, and reading plans. The piece notes some hire experts for plumbers carpenters painters and electricians and concludes consensus favors hiring the job done.
The Ottawa Herald advertises its office at 106 Main Ottawa Kansas and lists subscription rates by mail. Three months cost two dollars for the trade area, six months likewise, outside trade area three months three dollars, six months a year.
A devotional prayer appeals to God to comfort the weak and challenge the strong. It asks for service to the neglected and for Christians to act as ambassadors to those who do not yet know or love God. The prayer ends in the name of Christ.
Sunday listings show a wide array of programs from Parry Come Parade to Fearless Westerns and daily staples like Your Home and Mr. Wizard. Notable items include Ted Mack shows, Today, Eyes on News, Lassie, and Adventures featuring Rogers, Kangaroo, and The Price Is Right style segments alongside theater and movie entries. The dense grid reflects a full broadcast day with regional channels WDAF KCMO and others providing Afternoon to late-night programming.
A dense excerpt lists multiple radio stations and shows across Kansas City and nearby outlets. Programs include KCMO Church hour on Monday April fifteen at 4 00, Bob Sanders and sports updates with Q Lewis, WDAY News, KTIO FM News, WDAF Symphony, KTJO FM Student Pastor, and a variety of hour long segments such as Munie Ersele Sutherland Show and Forward March. The entry records times and program lineup across stations like KCMO WDAF WAP and others, reflecting a cluttered historic broadcast grid.
A string of property transfers listed includes Sara GC Nisely to Ben Gibson for East 110 feet of lots 2 4 6 in Bik 129, James Baker Lin gard to Lloyd Burkdoll, and multiple transfers across Baker Lagata, Joya Burkdoll, Paul L. Johnson, Glen F. Weten, Herbert Brangon, and others in various blocks and subdivisions. A police voice notes a neighbor’s incident about arrows in a city setting as a caller reports illegal shooting. Authorities reference a citizen’s inquiry about recording arrows and a neighbor’s cat involved.
Dr Paul R Hartin of Christ Methodist Church St Petersburg Fla has served 25 years. His parish planned a silver jubilee and he filled a new 1800 seat sanctuary speaking on Jesus the World's Greatest Apologist. He notes modern preachers reach millions via radio and TV and warns evil can exploit mass reach. He shares efforts visiting Boca Ciega High School for teen talks and praises choir leader Christine Baker.
First published April 6 1057 and last April 20 1857 notice to interested parties in Franklin County Kansas probate court regarding the estate of Maude B Keezel deceased. Petition by George FR Keezel seeks descent order for Lots 24 26 and 24 Block 1 Maywood Addition Ottawa and other real and personal property. Defenses due by May 1 1967 at 10:00 am in Ottawa court. Attorneys Bowers & Bowers.
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