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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1956

Page

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Vacation packs and local notices in Herald brief

Vacation packing service offered for Herald subscribers with no charge, delivered copies on return. Dixon Cafe set to open Monday August 6. Ottawa Garden Club to hear H C Stevens on soils with potluck at 6:30. Baldwin area plans Black Jack park improvements with a caretaker well and restrooms. Williamsburg hosts reception for Rev W N Razak. Junior Chamber leaders from Ottawa attend Liberal meeting to discuss local project sponsorship. Mrs Fred H McCune learns of sister Mrs Edward L Skinner's death in Blue Rapids. funeral planned there. Frank Pflug reports daughter Margaret to wed Rev William Crooks Fleming in Portland Maine.

Herald Herald Circulation Department Garden Club Ottawa Garden Club First Methodist H. C. Stevens Gene Mavity al Knoeppel Hank North Chamber of Commerce Liberal Today Tomorow Mavity Ottawa Knoeppel North Fred H. McCune S. Sycamore Edward L. Skinner Blue Rapids Frank Pflug Portland Maine Margaret Pflug William Crooks Fleming Fleming

Stream of Refugees Cross Austrian Border

Vienna reports a new stream of refugees from Hungary and Czechoslovakia crossing into Austria last night and today. Eighteen Hungarians and three Czechs asked for political asylum after fleeing through machinegun fire. Economic hardship was the main reason given for the flight.

Vienna Austria Hungary Czechoslovakia

Lawyer Killed in Hong Kong Knife Attack

A British lawyer, 45, Arthur John Clifford, was stabbed to death today in central Hong Kong during a lunch hour crowd. He was attacked by a knife-wielding assailant and died within minutes after resisting. Police arrested a 30-year-old Chinese man.

Hong Kong Arthur John Clifford Clifford

Syrian president withdraws resignation in Damascus

Syrian President Shukri Kuwatly withdrew his resignation amid a political dispute over internal issues. The cabinet met at Kuwatly's residence after Premier Sabri Assali said Kuwatly was convinced to withdraw the tendered resignation from Thursday.

Damascus Syria Shukri Kuwatly Kuwatly Sabri Assali

Rain floods Denver area as storms close Stapleton flights

A heavy fifth rainstorm in five days halted air traffic at Stapleton Field for about 300 minutes. Flooding damaged south and east Denver neighborhoods while Jefferson and Arapahoe counties were designated flood disaster areas and Morgan County received SBA rehabilitation loan eligibility. Damage in Denver area surpassed five million dollars, and Colorado Springs near El Paso County reported about a hundred thousand dollars in damage.

Denver Stapleton Field Colorado Jefferson Arapahoe Small Business Administration Morgan County Colorado Springs el Paso

Trials For Instructors At Parks Air Force Base

Oakland reports three basic training instructors face military trials on charges of striking airmen in training groups at Parks Air Force Base. Airmen Richard T. Smith, 20, of Omaha. Dean A. Warren, 19, of Omaha. and William A. Ott, 22, of Selah Washington, are charged with assault and Smith with soliciting and accepting money. No trial date set. all relieved of duties but not confined. One trainee, James W. Milford, 19, of Apalachicola, treated for a shoulder injury and arthritis related to football. Parks spokesman says no other trainees suffered serious harm.

Oakland Calif Parks Air Force Base Richard T. Smith Omaha Dean A. Warren William A. Ott Selah Wash Air Force Matthew C. McKeon Parris Island D.C Marine Corps Base James W. Milford Apalachicola Fla

Hospital Notes Admits Several Local Residents

Hospital notes list admissions including Mrs. Richard Fritts route 2 Dennis Conger 429 Willow Mrs Alvin Hinderliter 423 BE 15th Clarence Rockers Garnett and others. Dismissals include Mrs Selma Wendell Princeton Ray Smith and Mrs Willis Bennett Michigan Valley with today noted.

Richard Fritts Dennis Conger Willow Alvin Hinderliter Clarence Rockers Garnett C. B. South S. Poplar Paul Lowe New Cambria Kas R. W. Roberts S. Mulberry Clyde Ledom Selma Wendell Princeton Ray Smith Willis Bennett Michigan Valley Jtoday

Political parties seek power not principles in Kansas race

The writer notes parties chase power over ideals, campaigns become personal and abusive when one side dominates, and voters are discouraged by immaturity in the Kansas governor race. If voters could honor opponents as fellow citizens, the author would vote for them and urge others to do the same.

Herald Kan FW Sas Kansas

Two pretty dress versions for Misses 4620

Sew pattern 4620 by June Holes offers two graceful dress styles for sizes 14 through 48. Includes cool summer neckline and high-neck sleeve option for fall fabrics. Easy to sew with complete illustrated instructions. fabric requirement 3% yards of 35 inch material.

Anne Adams Ottawa Herald West 17Th St New York N. Y

New Vehicles Registered July Listings by County Treasurer

July vehicle registrations list numerous owners and brands including McGrath Brothers Buick L E Alcorn Ford Vivian L Powers Chevrolet Pepsi Cola Bottling Co Ford Paul C Nina Blough Ford P F Thompson Hudson Mamie Hamilton Ford Chester L Pauline Jackson Studebaker Clarence R Conroy Jr Chevrolet Ottawa Tractor and Implement Glenn Baker Cadillac Ralph H Martha A Wood Buick Leonard Wray Buick Willis Nursery Co Chevrolet Henry Colby Buick H W Burruss Hileen Burruss Ford Don A Thelma Yookey Chevrolet Orville E Cear foss Ford John Staadt Jr Chevrolet Warren Sellens Plymouth Irwin L Faye A Heth Ford Archie L Wheeler Chevrolet Ada Coals Ford Ora Franklin Ivey Ford F D Mildred Fogle Studebaker Lester Davis Chevrolet Mr Mrs William W Francis Oldsmobile Kansas City Power and Light Co Chevrolet Don C Langer Chevrolet Dr O R Leeta E McCandless Packard Willis Nursery Co Chevrolet Stephen A Mildred Marie Fischer Ford Edward Seyler Chevrolet Victor Verrilla Basel Chevrolet James Welch Ford Glen E Jones Jr Dorothy R Jones Nash Waller E Eula Marie Wilson Ford Weidlmann Tire and Battery Service Cadillac Jack F Guilfoyle Chevrolet J N Brown Mercury Merle D Newton Chrysler Wayne B Harbin son Ford Ralph A Bruce Studebaker William F Winiefred Eichinger Buick Merlin E Nay lor De Soto E F Hughes Ford Hugh Erma Heilman Chevrolet Katherine Robert R Young Buick Lettie G Archer Chevrolet W C Carol Crabb Hudson Rambler Howard Caylor Chevrolet George E Charlene Lister Chevrolet Freeda Wilson Oldsmobile David L Bettge Chevrolet Earl Marian J Schmitt Ford

McGrath Brothers Buick L. E Alcorn Ford Vivian L. Powers Chevrolet Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co Paul C Nina Blough P. F. Thompson Hudson Mamie Hamilton Chester L Pauline Jackson Studebaker Clarence R. Conroy, Jr Ottawa Tractor and Implement Co Glenn. Baker Cadillac Ralph H Martha A. Wood Leonard Wray Willis Nursery Co Mrs. Henry Colby H. W. Burruss Hileen Burruss Don A Thelma Yookey Orville E. Cearfoss John Staadt, Jr Warren Sellens Plymouth Irwin L Faye A. Heth Archie L. Wheeler Ada Coals Ora Franklin Ivey F. D. Or Mildred Fogle Lester Davis William W. Francis Oldsmobile Kansas City Power and Light Co Don C. Langer Dr. 0. R Leeta E. McCandless Packard Stephen A. Or Mildred Marie Fischer Edward Seyler Victor And-Or Jack F. Guilfoyle J. N. Brown Mercury Merle D. Newton Chrysler Wayne B. Harbison Ralph A. Bruce William F. And-Or Winiefred Eichinger Merlin E. Naylor de Soto E. F. Hughes Hugh And-Or Erma Heilman Katherine And-Or Robert R. Young Lettie G. Archer

Car Rolls Onto Boat Gangplank

A driverless car rolled 100 yards down the Mississippi River levee and onto the gangplank of the steamer Admiral. Police said the car had been parked at the levee top by John Robertson of Chicago who was visiting the excursion steamer.

St, Louis John Robertson Chicago

Woodring Forecasts Democratic Governor Bid in Kansas

Harry Woodring, speaking at a campaign luncheon, predicted he will win the Democratic nomination for governor. He argued Kansas Democrats will keep the direct primary system despite efforts by county chairmen to defeat him. He said the people will resist abandoning the direct primary law and rejected the old convention method as flawed. Attending church next Sunday.

Hutchinson Harry Woodring Kansas Woodring

Multiple Kansas livestock sales listed with dates and locations

A fragmented advertisement lists numerous livestock sale dates and venues across Kansas towns including Ottawa Overbrook Baldwin Lawrence and Pomona with August entries and contacts such as A Myers & Son Jack Nelson and W F Eichinger plus references to Franklin and Anderson counties and the Waverly sale pavilion.

Nouth West Baldwin Junction W. F. Eichinger Northweat Pomona Jack Nelson Kas Anderson County Witkin Tuoist Chas Loney Ottawa Frankin County

Peace talks stalled over Kurile Sakhalin dispute

Pravda reports that foreign circles are hindering a peace treaty between Japan and the Soviet Union. Moscow negotiations reach deadlock as Russia refuses to return more than two small Kurile Sakhalin islands, a remnant of World War II.

London Moscow Pravda Japan Soviet Union Communist Party Russia Sakhalin

Hoover cites psychiatry plan to discharge half mental patients

Former President Herbert Hoover urged more psychiatrists in U S hospitals to free half the mentally ill within a year. He noted some states already assign one psychiatrist per 15 to 20 patients and claim 50 percent discharge in 12 months. Hoover, about to turn 82, said the nation has one psychiatrist per 300 mentally ill patients.

San Francisco America Herbert Hoover Hoover United States

Vienna court sentences 12 for espionage and sabotage

A military court in Budapest jailed 12 people on espionage and sabotage charges. The group’s leader received a life sentence, while others drew 1 to 3 years hard labor.

Vienna Austria Budapest Radio

Ring Breakup in Oran Targets Pro French Supporters

Algerian authorities say they dismantled a nationalist ring in Oran with a blacklist of pro French Muslims and others marked for death by rebels. Police captured two members of the National Liberation Front and seized documents listing bomb targets and public buildings.

Algiers Algeria Oran National Liberation Front Nation Front

Funeral services for Mrs Nettie E B Crain

Crain died Aug 1 and funeral services were held Aug 3 at Towners Funeral Chapel with Rev George M Boicourt officiating. Pallbearers were A J White Dean Berlin James Rokes Floyd Warner C C Adamson and W R Lancaster. Retta Sunday School class attended, flowers by Mr and Mrs C C Adamson, burial in Agricola cemetery.

First Methodist Church Agricola Cemetery

Sunday At The Churches in Quenemo Kansas List

Sunday services and schedules for a range of churches in Quenemo Kansas including Sacred Heart Catholic, Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witnesses, St Paul AM, Assembly of God, Church of Christ, Bethany Chapel Baptist, Nazarene, United Church of Coast, Wesleyan and Trinity Methodist, Faith Lutheran, United Presbyterian, First Methodist, and Grace Episcopal with times for Masses, worship, Sunday school, and midweek meetings.

Relence Bokely South Hickory Sacred Heart Catholic 4Th and Cedar Mathew Gwaiayle Kingdom Mall of Jehovah's Witnesses Quenemo Kansas Bichetecture Kood St Paul AM G. J. Prince Assembly of God B. RK Harria Young Peoples Meeting Church of C. E. Andrews Hethany Chapel Poplar Wm. Baffey Church of ‘the Nazarene J. Russell Smith Bunoday School Church of Coast P.m Wesleyan Methodist N. Main Wayne E. Caldwell Wesleyan Trinity Methodist Cedar Robert B. Craig Church School Methodist Youth Fellowship Faith Lutheran Lee Lennon Land Bible Clanaes Homer Kurth Black Kus United Presbyterian Third and Walnut M. Todd Macdonald Chatton P. Knight Hosea Lone Star Lake Grace Episcopal John B. Sweigart

Sunday church services listed in Ottawa Herald ads

The Ottawa Herald of Saturday August 4 1956 lists church services across multiple congregations. Gerald Mease and Roger Fredrikson lead morning worships at several churches with sermons on grace life and midnight friends. Sunday schools are scheduled from early morning through 9:45 to 10:45, with evening services and youth groups noted at various locations including Church of the Brethren First Baptist and First Christian.

Ottawa Herald Church of the Brethren Gerald Mease C.B.Y.F First Baptist Fourth Hickory Roger Fredrikson W. A. Eliott First Christian Cerar Ernest Worden Shhowl C.F @ pom Fifth Mainz William Ward Faith Bible N. Poplar R. D Ington Bermai Oak & Wixon William L. Luce

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jay Ellis Dixon Cafe Baldwin Kansas Industrial Development Commission Black Jack Williamsburg W. N. Razak Parsonage Louis H. Dengel Safeco Alexander Insurance Agency Hotpoint Appliances Sylvania Television Morris Electric Co Utawa Woodring Confident B. Smith Haworth Printy & Son Ben Prinity Stead A Bonn Germany Sueddeutsche Zeitung Munich Frankfurter Allegmeine Frankfurt Taipei Formosa Weather Bureau Pacific Amy Wanda Okinawa Paris NATO Council Iceland North Atlantic U.S NATO Xda State “Senator 0. D. Webb Douglas County City of Dell Road K. C Lawrence Cape Cod O. D. Webb Walnut Shopen Realty Auction CO Ee Aned A Dr. W. A. Elliott First Baptist Church Ge Aidae Langley ~ Laboratories The Franklin County Institution Association
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