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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1956
Page
7
A notice states that any problem of general interest will be discussed but most letters require a personal answer. Every communication must include a self addressed envelope and anonymous mail is not considered. Letters should be sent to A Ylvia Sage at the Hutchinson News Herald in Hutchinson, Kansas.
Laura asks how to handle men winking and staring at her in social settings while she remains married and friendly. The advice says to accept being attractive, stay natural and frank, and shrug off self consciousness to deter unwanted flirting.
A reader asks where to obtain a birth certificate for a Water saw Indiana orphanage claim. Advice mentions Warsaw or Waterloo as possibilities and suggests the state vital statistics office in Indianapolis or county clerks. Another reader shares a lime deposit tip for kettles, and a third asks about civil service exams with guidance to contact the local post office for specifics.
A writer asks how to locate a Hollywood contact who proposed a 50 50 collaboration on lyrics. The letter was returned with no forwarding address, suggesting unreliability. Advice says contact ASCAP at 575 Madison Ave New York 22 NY or Songwriter’s Protective Agency at 158 West 55th St New York 19 NY to verify existence and possibilities for a partner.
Fort Scott logged 109 degrees yesterday the warmest of the summer, marking the eighth day in 11 to exceed 100. In Little Rock, Arkansas, Sunday’s heat reached 104 degrees triggering a fire alarm at Archie Williams's home when the bell rang in a closed room during absence.
Chicago reports Claude R. Wickard, Roosevelt secretary of agriculture and Senate candidate, warning Republicans misread farmer discontent. He cites low prices and incomes, says a farm revolt could shape the November vote, and outlines a Democratic plank pushing higher price supports and expanded government payments.
A United Air Lines DC7 en route from New York to the West Coast experienced engine trouble upon approach to Kansas City. Fire flared from Engine No 4, smoke filled the cabin, but Captain George Fieldson and crew extinguished the blaze before landing. Thirty three passengers endured a five to six minute scare and the aircraft was held overnight for inspection. Passengers later continued on other westbound flights.
Kasii Joe Fitzgerald 80, a retired Winfield farmer, was killed Saturday when struck by a Santa Fe motor train along the right of way near here. Train crewmen said Fitzgerald apparently stumbled into the side of the train after waving to the crew.
Mrs Dan Lickteig was taken to Ottawa for a leg injury from mowing the lawn. Ralph and Mrs Chandler returned from a Yellowstone vacation, attended a Cheyenne rodeo, and visited relatives in Ellis and Dodge City. Loren Reed, Susan and Joel of Peterson Town, visited Loren Snider on the way home from Springdale Ark. Flo Kloiver of Kansas City and Jack Smiths Caney spent the weekend with Abe Severns. Eunice Severns, at Missouri University summer session, returned home. Mrs Gerald Ward and family left Preston after a week here. Mrs Ivan McLeese returned from Oklahoma visits.
The Charley Tice family in Douglas area and Joseph A. Hess prepared for Kansas State College fall term at Manhattan. Hess, Richmond High School graduate, previously attended St. Benedict's in Atchison and is grandchild of Mrs. Jane Setter. H. S. Dietrichs of Kansas City visited Richmond family. Bryce Dietrich stayed longer, returning Saturday. Mrs. Will Young’s health unchanged. Richmond HDA held a picnic potluck at Mrs. Clive Bastin’s. Mrs. Fred Kuiken won a door prize. attendees included Mattie Winter, Mrs. Albert Spring, Charley Dunbar, S. H. Foster, and W.
K McCall Oma Roberts Fred Johnson Charley Smith Amos Lyon Loren Snider A C Crozier Maurice Ponton and Hardin Watkins are listed as attending. the September meeting will be with Mrs Snider. Mr and Mrs Joe Stahl and Mr and Mrs Jake Lulu of Kansas City were Sunday dinner guests of Miss Angelia Hostart.
The Ohio Valley storms left at least six dead and over a million dollars in damage. A man and his daughter were killed near Youngstown when a power line fell on their car. The storms also caused a lightning death and a drowning, widespread power outages in Cleveland for about 15 hours, and a fire at a Conneaut plant employing 35 people.
Heavy showers caused rivers to rise in western Pennsylvania but a major flood was unlikely. Flash floods affected several communities and about 50 families evacuated in Canonsburg as clean up began. Residents urged to attend church next Sunday with restored local routines.
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