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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1955
Page
2
Editorial argues post July 1 motion pictures will be judged by exhibitors and audiences not a censorship board. It notes the end of the Board of Review ends Kansas strict moral regime, predicting few off color films will persist as unprofitable. The change boosts Kansas as a progressive, business friendly state.
A reminiscence piece reflects on patriotism, era irony, and modern life. The narrator jokes about World War I memory, Pershing, a trailer home, and do it yourself trends, critiquing consumer excess and the era's social tweaks. He then recalls Marilyn Monroe, sleep, and domestic scenes to illustrate conflicted modern values.
A roundup of short notes recalls events from 15 to 25 years ago including Ottawa University’s 75th day celebration planned for next week, a census underway, rain aiding spring crops, bigger Fourth of July plans, WWI hero Sgt. Alvin C York slated to speak, local farmers planting popcorn, William Allen White invited to Ottawa High School graduation, and social visits by Mrs. F. M. Shiras, Mrs. H. J. Allen, with Grace Morrison visiting Norwood.
Richmond notes list numerous local visits and gatherings with DeGarmo families from Ottawa Garnett and Wellsville. Mentions birthdays, church events and travels including trips to Wichita Kansas City and Old Mexico, plus residents visiting relatives across the area.
News From Williamsburg reports Sadana Chapter of the C E S met Monday night with about 30 present. Rev Charles Minsch thanked the chapter for choosing him as applicant for a $500 scholarship to be received at Grand Chapter. He described the procedures to complete his requirements.
Stations KFEQ TV WDAF KMBC WIBW list a dense lineup from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. with film features such as Jack Gleason and Mickey Rooney, variety shows, dramas, cartoons, and sports. The guide includes TBA titles, parade coverage, and major network programs across Kansas City area outlets.
A fragmented radio log shows multiple station call signs and program notes across several networks. Entries mention Emcee AM and various hosts, sports updates, band performances, and time slots from early morning to late evening, with numerous overlapping call letters and program labels.
Plans for Friendship night on May 9 were made. Refreshments were served. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Farney, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Farney, and Kemm of Wellsville attended the 50th wedding anniversary of Mrs. Farney's cousin, Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hester, in Kansas City. Mrs. Hester previously Ethel Crawford of Williamsburg. Mr. Hester, a retired Santa Fe express messenger, retired in 1950. Lions club noted Boy Scouts receiving their charter. Dick Pointer presented to Worrest Bond, Scoutmaster. Robert Bond and Mrs. Bond of Bergstrom AFB, Texas, visited with Forrest Bond and sisters Lila and Sharon. American Legion and Auxiliary of Leo Santee Post schedule last card party of the season for April 15.
Classified masthead text and subscription rate jumble from Ottawa Herald page. Mentions by mail rates for various periods and department titles but readable content is minimal. Includes names Harris Hula Smedaker Shipman and Hoadley in roles, with unclear OCR errors surrounding pricing.
Henderson Kentucky authorities signed murder warrants charging Leslie Irvin, 30, with slayings of three residents. Irvin, held across the Ohio River in Evansville Indiana, admitted killing six persons in the area, according to sheriff statements.
Case notes a 44 year old woman Matilda who fears losing her husband during menopause. It explains menopausal anxiety as a common illusion about sexual desirability and urges readers to seek Dr. Cranes booklet, framing menopause as non destrutive to marital charm.
The Culture Department raises the interest rate on drought flood and freeze disaster loans for farmers to 395 percent in designated disaster areas. The loans target farmers unable to obtain credit elsewhere to sustain operations until new crops can be produced.
CBS announced that Arthur Godfrey has discontinued the services of six performers including the Mariners quartet Marion Marlowes and Halelake. The firings mark a major reshuffle since Julius LaRosa’s dismissal in October 1953, affecting all shows they appeared on.
Leonard Hankins of Dawson Springs Kentucky will begin receiving a $300 monthly pension from Minnesota for years of wrongful imprisonment linked to the Barker-Karpis gang case. The legislature approved back pay retroactive to January with plans for further settlements. Hankins hopes to fund a book and aid needy children after his release in 1985 and new recognition of his innocence.
A sprawling note lists numerous weekend visitors and social calls in Princeton. Families from Ottawa Parsons Osawatomie Lawrence and Topeka attended dinners, Easter gatherings, and hospital visits. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. Earl Schmitt Pat and Judy Mrs. A J Coleman and many extended kin.
Topeka report says most Kansas children who received the Salk polio vaccine last year did not gain full protection because the shot was over coaxed. Dr. Philip Beary, state epidemiologist, notes no danger. booster shots may be offered by the National Polio Foundation to raise immunity.
TOPEKA May 24 25 the watershed I program by the Hope Aiken net will be the main topic for discussion at the Midwest states flood control and water resources conference here. R V Smrha Kansas water resources engineer and general chairman says 14 states have been invited. Speakers will include representatives of the U S Soil Conservation Service Bureau of Reclamation Corps of Engineers and U S Geological Survey.
State of Kansas Kansan State Penitentiary inmate R Beam, sentenced in 1953 from Wrarklin County for no fund check, has presented an application for parole to the Board of Prison Institutions at the regular meeting in Lansing on June 7, 1955.
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