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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1955
Page
2
The piece argues for a spacious modern capitol with automatic voting and interpreting machines. It contrasts New York and Washington experiences, suggests converting the old capitol into a hall of fame, and notes reception contrasts among delegates and spectators. It closes with whimsical anecdotes about fashion and calendars.
TV has reached a point where it can be ignored if not interesting. The author notes reduced interest in Benny and radio, preferring magazines or books. The TV set moved to the back room. conversations fade when it is on, and viewing is selective, with the goal to avoid the lure while still staying informed.
The item recalls events from 15 and 25 years ago in Ottawa. It notes the Williamsburg Women’s Republican club forming at Mrs. Frank B. Klein’s home and a discussion on extending rural electrification into the county’s northwest. It also mentions athlete Glen Cunningham visiting Ottawa and a Sikorsky amphibian plane landing at Conard field. Ottawa High School won a typing contest at Pomona 50 years ago, and F. E. Crane went to Barber county to bring in 200 head of steers for grass. A prowler entered Henry Pierson’s home on Locust Street last night.
HAL BOYLE recalls a 1945 hospitality war where 100 proof bourbon helped the Allies balance the nerves as Russian hosts hosted lavish feasts for Bradley and staff. Despite vodka, whiskey and a Heifetz violinist, the Americans kept pace, earning roughly a draw ten years later as Bradley reflects.
Judge Jacob M. Braude discusses concise expression in a new book and cites tests to separate concise communicators from wordy speakers. The piece recalls Woodrow Wilson’s quips on lengthy prep for short talks and highlights quotes from Nathan W. Shefferman on tax waste, government costs, and the need to streamline public operations.
URA marks a three day centennial celebration for Manhattan Kansas starting today with a pageant titled The Manhattan Story to be shown tonight and the next two evenings at Kansas State College Fieldhouse. Also notes local wildlife nicknames for mountain lions.
Rates show mail subscription options for three months six months and a year with pricing listed for monthly and annual plans. The text presents rates for inside and outside areas and specifies several billing intervals and methods.
Channel listings detail programs on KFEQ TV and affiliates with times across dayparts. Notable items include news bulletins, Doug Edwards and Eddie Fisher segments, The Lone Ranger, Ford Theatre, Lux Video Theatre, World of Mr. Axeensy, The Guiding Light, and multiple afternoon and evening shows. This reader-friendly schedule enumerates programmers, hosts, and featured dramas, comedies, and musical acts across stations in Kansas City, Topeka, St Joseph, and nearby markets.
Radio listings show multiple stations with baseball scores and sports segments. Notable items include WDAF baseball timing, EMBC baseball and boxing slots, and KNBC baseball references across the schedule. The fragment mentions Jane Piekeras, Horgen Beatty, Garroway, and Dinah Shore in various program blocks.
A baby shower was held April 22 at the church annex honoring Mrs. C. C. Burns. Hostesses were Mrs. Helen Cole and Mrs. Genieva Morlan and Mrs. Betty Burress. Refreshments included angel food cake and ice cream. Lots of local residents attended and socialized after the event.
Osawatomie and Ottawa residents gathered for church and family visits including Cathy and Glenna Swogar, Ginger Brownlee, and Mr and Mrs Hedges. Nearby families hosted Sunday dinners while Ellen Morlan and others attended a music recital in Osawatomie. Dances and refreshments were noted, with the Lone Teen Town selling treats at a fall dance and another dance planned for April 30.
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