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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1959
Page
2
Page Four Editorials notes Richmonds 35th annual free fair runs a three day event starting Thursday with baseball livestock judging and a tractor pull. It foresees a dandy fair but clashes with Franklin County Fair at Lane and then Ottawa fair two weeks later. Suggests staggering schedules to ease crowding for public contestants and judges.
A Norton Kansas editor reports a decisive poll on the return of shorter skirts. A Kansas heat query of 38 men and 16 women finds 38 favoring shorter hems, 16 opposing, and three undecided. Dior endorses the trend amid global fashion chatter.
From Our Readers criticizes a July 31 church calendar ad that depicted a pipe smoker. The letter, signed by E E Neal of Williamsburg, accuses tobacco firms of deceitful advertising and insinuating tobacco imagery into ads for Christian content.
A light column notes Vice President Nixon declares himself a fan of Jets and lessons learned from small humor. Observations range from air conditioning to running horses and dogfights, a party ice breaker, and easing travel fear. Florida arrests for counterfeit bills surface as a lighter local reflection. General Laurence Kuter assumes command of NORAD in a playful comparison with the Russian air force.
A Franklin County watermelon peak is noted with seven wagonloads of melons entering Ottawa in one day. Local youths Helen Miller and Genevieve Mealman underwent tonsil operations, Glen Blair of Quenemo had a nose procedure, and Porter McGhee at the Santa Fe roundhouse was promoted to fireman. Harry Bouvy left Ottawa for work at a Salt Lake City pharmacy.
Psalm 26:12 reflection and prayer request praise for hillside places of rest as we journey upward in Thy kingdom. Ask for deeper realizing of sustaining presence and guidance to make rough places plain in the Master’s name. Amen.
Mrs Emma Embry returns from Minneapolis visit and visits with sister and brother in Stanley North Dakota. Mr and Mrs Elmer Tribout and Gregory visit Lee Metzes in O Fallon Illinois. Mrs Vince Stanhope and daughter visit Tulsa Oklahoma and parents Everett Thornbrugh. Mrs Ray McLees discharged from Anderson County Hospital and cared for at son Harold McLees home in Lawrence.
Burton Browne heads a Chicago advertising firm and built private key clubs for gentlemen with 1906 decor. Franchising a nationwide network is planned, with 25 initial memberships costing 25 dollars and drinks at 1.25 each. Wives may visit, but only with a member. a waitress dating a member results in dismissal.
The Ottawa Herald advertises mail subscription rates for in area and outside trade. Rates include one month 1.50, three months 4.25, six months 8.00, one year 15.00. Editorial and publishing staff names appear with general contact notes.
A dense TV lineup begins with Channel 9 fare including ABC programs and Walt Disney features, followed by sports, news, weather, and late-night segments. The page also includes a lengthy Dr Mother column discussing heart health and other medical Qs with practical explanations.
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