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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1957
Page
2
An Ottawa editorial argues higher taxes are inevitable with a $70.40 per $1,000 assessment, up $10.70 from last year to fund river and dike bonds. It humorously follows Mr Average Man who trims coffee and cigarettes to offset a $32.10 increase, concluding taxes aren’t so bad and figures can be manipulated.
Secretary Dulles meets in London with Russian and other delegates to discuss disarmament and a world plan for controlling the atomic bomb. The Atomic Energy Commission announces a battery the size of a dime that could power a wristwatch for five years, signaling potential for radios and hearing aids.
A collection of wry observations on money, cars, and society. Notes on stock tips, licensing, insurance, and aging reveal a humorous snapshot of mid century life. It mentions Eastman stock, three percent car licensing gains, and the arc of everyday grocers and gas stations.
A reminiscence contrasts home made ice cream with store bought, recalling hand turned freezers, ice and salt, family effort, and the aching arms from turning. The piece notes the shift to store bought treats and the nostalgia of shared labor and simple pleasures.
Franklin County candidates attended an ice cream social at New Union School six miles north of Ottawa. Attendees included Don Harbi son George Weinheimer George Lathrop J S Weethe Ben Bowers Homer Kint Otto Milam E E Vickers J G Overstreet Mrs Ralph Kirkland Miss Catherine Campbell Ernest Hay Roy Brown and Alfred Cowdin. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Elwood Mercer one mile east of Rantoul. A son was born to Mr and Mrs E R Walmsley 1026 N Oak. John Sullivan and Joe Marsh returned from fishing at Fort Scott Crossing east of Ottawa reporting nothing but carp. John Nelson increased the work force on the new hotel with the west wall rising rapidly. W F Shaner installed a plate glass window in the Young Second Hand Store. L N Todd near Le Loup harvested 3112 acres of blue grass seed and earned 232.
A collection of wry briefs and quirky notes from multiple papers. Observations range from design flaws in cellophane to summer bookings across states. Sporting ground rules in Bisbee relax on rattlesnake distances.
A devotional prayer asks God to help the believer deny self take up the cross and follow Jesus with joy and fidelity guiding every witness to align with His will in the Master's name Amen.
CBS Channel 5 13 presents a day of shows including Mickey Mouse and Little Margie followed by news and sports. NBC Channel 4 carries Laurel and Hardy, News, Hickok, Weather and sports. CBS Channel 13 features Fred Waring and various entertainment, with The Price is Right and Truth or Consequences among evening programs.
A dense listing of daily radio programs across morning to evening including Top of Morning News Weather and various music shows. Notable items include Guy Lombardo segments Sports and Country Hoedown blocks and a Farmers program.
The Ottawa Herald lists publication details with editors and publisher names and outlines subscription rates for trade area and outside area by mail. Rates include one month 85 cents, three months 2 dollars, six months 3.75 dollars, one year 7 dollars for trade area and higher rates for non area subscribers.
British royals hosted a garden party for 3,000 American Bar Assn. members and relatives at Buckingham Palace. Queen Elizabeth II, the Queen Mother, Prince Philip, the princess royal, and the Duchess of Kent impressed attendees with two hours of exposure. Americans praised the Queen as regal and charming while lamenting the absence of Princess Margaret and pondering Peter Townsend questions.
Pleasant Valley residents gathered at Baldwin Lake for a picnic. Visitors and hosts included Robert and Donald Scott, Rev. Stalions, Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Broers, Mr. and Mrs. Jet Wiseman, Mr. and Mrs. Lavern Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Wiseman, and others. Local social visits spanned Osawatomie and Rantoul with stops at neighbors and relatives.
A Bisbee couple located their missing parakeet with ease after reporting to the Bisbee Daily Review that the bird was easily recognizable by voice. The bird was known to alight on shoulders and uttered the phrases Vive la France and To hell with the Russians.
Dr. George W Crane analyzes why a gifted clergyman named Joel J age 29 struggles to engage parishioners. He urges using parables and life stories rather than dry lectures, advising imitation of successful preachers to spark listener interest. The column offers stylistic tips and a promote ward booklet.
Rantoul Teen Town members and families danced to a new Hi Fi record player at the shelter overlooking Osawatomie Lake Friday evening. Forty people were served homemade ice cream and cake. Next meeting set for Sept 6 at Rantoul High School.
A large crack in the earth near Chautipa Western Mexico is watched for signs of a possible new volcano after Sunday's quake. Reports from Ometepec say a riverbank fissure belched smoke and thundered, while Chautipa reportedly was demolished by the quake. Government seismographs in Mexico City logged 76 shocks since Sunday as conditions near the capital improve and tourism rebounds. TheFederal District prosecutor will review materials from 50 collapsed buildings for permit discrepancies, with possible criminal charges. Death toll rises to 8 nationwide, Guerrero reports two more fatalities, bringing Mexico City’s tally to 92.
William Graham of Wichita Kansas plans to invest 25000 in India, offering 5000 in each of five small industries for Indians lacking capital. He aims to take half the profits and says the plan is not charity but a money making venture. A government official reportedly shows caution toward the scheme.
In OLAR South Carolina the once bustling Buford's Bridge was burned by Sherman in 1865 leaving only a Methodist church. The church now hosts family reunions of descendants buried in the churchyard.
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