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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1956
Page
2
The piece notes Bulganin and Krushchev touring abroad, replacing the stern image with smiling diplomacy. It claims Stalin is denounced and the Cominform dissolved, but warns communism remains a global threat and destined for world domination, per the communist manifesto.
A 1956 issue blends typos and satire on love headlines and the presidency. It notes San Francisco tops alcoholism rates, tornado tales, and mortgage woes. It mocks weather reports and forecasts a future war without front lines.
A reflective diary note on aging and mortality cites deaths of two veteran newspaper friends on the east and west coasts. The writer muses on age, fate, and outlook, urging younger readers to face growing old with resilience and perspective.
A compilation of brief notes recounts events from 15 to 25 years ago and earlier, including excellent fruit prospects in the area, lightning striking a Lawn area home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Church, snow forecasts, Rollie Hashman’s 35-pound catfish at Otham, W A Keminer obtaining a cottage permit at 921 S Sycamore, C F Crain supplying winter lettuce from his garden, Judge C L Robbins celebrating 50 years in Franklin County, a Franklin County Automobile Club organized by P H Estabrook of the First National Bank, about a dozen Ottawans owning cars, and Mrs Kate Bowie of Waverly visiting Mrs Jacob Blinkensla.
Practical guide to better TV viewing posture prompts varied positions rather than one fixed stance. It suggests stretching and interactive actions during programs, with humorous anecdotes about reacting to on screen events, aiming to counteract fatigue and improve alertness.
New principal at Leavenworth area schools highlighted by community visits. Mr. and Mrs. Nolan Robinson of Williamstown visited their mother Mrs. Ed Robinson on her birthday. Local families from Wichita Overbrook Topeka and Topeka-area towns were guests or hosts over the weekend. Appanoose church Ladies Aid met for a covered dish luncheon and quilting session with fifteen members ten guests and two children present. Rede decorating progress was reported and a contractor was secured to paper the church. Rev. Floyd Biddix will lead a Brethren church meeting series in Appanoose April 23 to 28 at 7:30 nightly.
Leavenworth has named C. A. Christ principal of Leavenworth Junior High School. Christ, 35, a native of Kansas City Kansas, previously taught at Dunlap, Rossville and Cottonwood Falls. He will replace Glen Patterson, moving to head the adult education program in the Leavenworth system. Hybrid corn presence is noted, boosting U.S. corn yield by about a third on 82 percent of 1931 land use.
A government report from the National Investigating Commission asserts former dictator Juan D. Peron spent about 60 million dollars in the final years of his 19-year rule to corrupt Argentina's youth. It details the Union of Secondary Students, created to serve his personal and political aims, urging youths to rebel against conventional morals and institutions.
A reader letter from a girl identified as 14 describes anxiety about growing older. The piece retells a child’s perspective on aging and the impact of letters from readers in Dr George W Crane's column. The long text lists TV listings and shows from multiple channels intertwined with the personal letter.
Radio listings show programs across KTIO KMBC WDAF WDAY and other stations with titles like King of Hearts and The Churches Invite You to Their Services. The entries mix music, news, theater, and community programming including boxing and jazz segments.
A reader counters your March editorial arguing Governor Hall remains on his own, cites Lloyd Ruppenthal’s faction and past loyalties, notes varied county chairmen loyalties, and contends the Kansas Republican Party has a long record of service worth trust in August primaries.
Ruth Morgan reports Mr and Mrs Arthur Mesenhimer attended the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Oscar Wilson in Lawrence last Sunday. About two hundred guests participated and Mrs Mesenhimer helped serve cake mints and punch. Mr and Mrs Lester Clark visited Mr and Mrs John Snyder Monday afternoon.
Indian Centenary Choir and Orchestra tour the United States and will perform at 8:00 p m in the First Methodist church Baldwin sponsored by the First Methodist Church School and Baker University. They tour ahead of the Quadrennial General Conference in Minneapolis with American director Rev Victor Sherring and world tour arranger Dr Donald F Ebright.
Local residents and visitors are listed with short mentions of travel and gatherings. Names include Cleo Hills Peggy Hills and Basor Kansas trips. Marsha Moon with parents in Basehor. Carl Grandorf and associates in Baxter Springs. Mrs. Griggs’s passing with funeral details. ongoing visits from Ollie Bartholomew and Martha Coffman. Leanne Bush Mindy Rodgers in Ottawa. gatherings at C G Bell home for a birthday. Mr and Mrs Schulz in Ottawa. Crawford Street Bridge claim as the world’s widest. note on a solar year being shorter than 365 days by 11 minutes 14 seconds.
Wellsville social calendar features visits and gatherings across Ottawa County: Grace Daniels of Coffeyville spends time with George Thorpe family. Friday and weekend guests including Weatherbee Bell Leitaker Bowser Brandenberg and families. Local M Y F hosts North Ottawa Sub District event with 132 attendees. Legion district meetings in Itala attract numerous Wellsville residents. A daughter arrives for Carl Russell. a cancer drive canvass raises 286 dollars and 40 cents. SP3 Raymond McConnell to deploy April 16 returning to duty.
A devotional note from MH PRAYER reflects gratitude for God's love and the life more abundantly promised by Jesus. It asks believers to deepen their love for God today, seeking fullness of life through faith and prayer.
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