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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1955
Page
2
Editorial notes Parsons plan to install miniature street layouts in elementary schools this fall to teach traffic hazards and safe driving habits. It argues such training may shape safer drivers and influence parental behavior, but questions educational priorities given limited school hours and competing subjects.
A collage of satirical notes on unions leaders, corporate presidents, and quirky public policy ideas. It riffs on a Teamsters head receiving a home, parking meters on picnic tables, a Michigan park idea, and a Missouri inmate with long sentences. It tugs at social quirks and public life with wry humor and local flavor.
ELV surveys shifts in American culture from fashion to fad toys. Truman’s handkerchief style may fade as coats return, Davy Crockett craze wanes after 1950s peak, DIY toy trends grow with miniature gear and driving kits, and doll makers rebuke Eisenhower’s foreign purchases while praising American toys. The piece blends light social observation with topical pop culture notes.
Auld Lang Syne features aging notes on bids for asphalt work along K-68 east of Ottawa. Ottawa residents recall fishing trips to Canada, a Baldwin Junction farmer gored by a bull, and Babe Ruth's season opener. River boating, last night’s strong wind, and a Welsh beach picnic are noted along with local thefts and house leasing activity.
Gov Fred Hall files formal charges to oust James D Gilmore and Harold P Trusler of the state civil service board alleging they allowed civil service employees to be drawn into political activity and failed to enforce civil service laws. Emmett Graham faces no charges. Two killed in a two car head on crash on Highway K10 near Topeka.
William G. Craig dean of students at Kansas State College will assume the post of dean of men at Stanford University in California in the fall. Craig, 40, has been a key figure in planning the campus student union project worth 144 million dollars at K State.
Two members of the Equus Bed Study Group accused Wichita officials and consultants of arrogant planning to exploit regional water resources. Fred Diehl and J W Taylor defended neighbors and urged orderly talks with equus bed area residents. Col Howse urged continued negotiations while blaming others for misunderstandings and pressuring for equal bed water access. Mrs Cook and two young men were injured in a separate incident connected to the broader dispute.
Clara L aged 47 fears bowel tumor and asks about surgery. Dr Crase reassures that fear worsens illness, explains bowel surgery options, potential cancer spread, and the value of faith and calm. Notes diabetes and hypertension management with lifestyle, and cites toll collection system cost estimates for Kansas turnpike equipment.
Lamar Colorado case reports Leonard Mil burn 25 from Lakin Kas and Thelma Cook 36 Garden City Kas charged with man vay hall asserted Gilmore slaughter as result of a highway qualified board member due to insurance contracts he held with the state corning Graham Hall said oral reports of action for Hall opponent last year’s primary campaign night statements will not resign faces charges after crash
Fragmented OCR text from Ottawa Herald page lists editorial staff and subscription rates. No clear event or person details emerge beyond generic newspaper metadata and rate lines.
Local channels list a dense Saturday schedule with programs across stations KFEQ TV WDAF KOMO WIBW topeka and Kansas City detailing Western Theatre Parades Ozark Jubilee Two for the Money Lawrence Welk Western Movie and wrestling segments among others culminating in late night news and monitor reports across WDAF KMBC and KMBC-Dixieland listings.
Radio listings show a dense August schedule across WDAF WDAB WDAO stations. Programs include Music of WDAT News EMBC plus Gene Autry, Amos and Andy, Band of America, and Kenton concerts. Also listed are morning and evening shows with hosts such as Brooks, Biln, Beatty, Taylor, Godfrey, Clooney, and Kenton, plus sports and world windows segments.
C A Smith was honored by Wellsville Masons for 54 years as a Mason and longtime lodge secretary of 40 years. Also notes Milo Hill and wife moving to Pacoima California for refrigeration service work, Wayne Brassfield buys store in Edgerton from Fred Lewis after 25 years, and William L Clark of Overbrook earns bachelor of science in medical technology at Kansas State College Manhattan.
Dr. J. M. Gorman, well known Emporia dentist, was reported improved today at St. Marys Hospital. He collapsed at Granada theater Wednesday night and is isolated from visitors for seven days.
Recent deeds list transfers including Charles Wemmer to Leland R Logan and Minnie Watkins to Ray Rober. A patrolman shot and killed a man in crowded blocks near Ottawa Penn Station after a robbery, with multiple property lots and blocks referenced. Police described the suspects fleeing toward Green Gorge area amid a night of violence and a robbery aftermath.
New York Long Island Rail Road trains kept running after a 4 a.m. wildcat strike threat by discontented trainmen faded. The railroad reported no sign of a work stoppage by its 1100 trainmen. Mediator T E Schoonover will hear the dispute in New York, with issues including shorter run standards, higher pay in certain classifications, and 250 longstanding local grievances.
Governors from Kansas and Missouri watched a parade of the 35th Infantry Division at Camp McCoy Wisconsin as about 9,000 National Guardsmen begin a two week annual training. Gov Fred Hall led a Kansan delegation of 80 and Lt Gov James Blair of Missouri arrived with 12 Missourians and received an artillery salute.
Credit Bureau Bulletin records removals of numerous individuals and addresses across multiple towns. Names include Anderson Elma, Bache lor W C, Bulson Peggy Sue, Bryan Mrs Elma, Bason Pearle C, Ermey Ira E, Hinkle Frank W, Harsh Dean L, Kittle Lewey J, Logan Leland R, Massey Velva M, Miller Curliis, Nauman Clarence, Powell Gene, Rew H E, Rie mer Rarply, Rouse Chas E, Reeves O R, Smith Gerald Vv, Sweetwood C C, Sparks F A, Thomas W J, Wait Keith L, Winchester R C, Woodlock Jewel B, Wakefield Julia, and Yerkes Mrs W M, among others, moving pending removals to new addresses or states including California and Missouri.
The Herald reports new subscriptions and renewals from numerous towns including Ottawa Route s Ray MacArthur D R Withite Hy Crone E W Howe Henry Hilde brandt Loy Law Ray Farris Harold D Simmons W F Yates Wellsville Mrs Linnie Tyler Velma Christie Ray Stavenson Mrs Jay J Scott Paul Warren M C Smith J S Hartley Williamsburg Clarence Ranney T A Bischoff J W Wren Richmond Mrs Jane Setter Rantoul Merle Caylor Princeton Mrs Carrie Hoyle Lane H E Adell Quenemo M fFa Pear Pruit George Pinney H C Hegle George Niehoff Baldwin Dale Crawford Garnett John M Falls Overbrook FE C Rappard.
A dense roster lists morning and evening services across multiple churches including First Baptist, Assembly of God, Bethany Chapel, Calvary Baptist, and Church of Christ. It notes Sunday school times, midweek meetings, youth groups, and upcoming events plus a parole hearing notice for Kenneth F. Miles.
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