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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1955
Page
2
Minneson, editor of the Abilene Reflector, returns from a Wisconsin Guard camp with a provocative report. He questions breakfast choices among National Guardsmen, suggesting Wheaties dominance might signal discrimination among popular cereals and prompting a broader discussion of military catering and diet.
The Emporia Gazette notes extreme heat in the city over a 21 year span, with six days under 100 degrees between May 30 and August 18 in 1934 BC. It recalls Grandma tending the thresher crew, laments watermelon vandals, questions public opinion polling, and mentions ongoing deportation debates and a quirky Pre-Christmas sale tease.
A male ponders next summer as girls dress more freely. Necklines have fallen this year, with stock markets rising six years, sparking concern over trends. Convertible cars win favor with girls, while small cars suit boys. Rain is scarce, wheat crops vary, and pests linger, though air conditioning keeps houses cooler than outdoors.
A reel of small items references past events from 15 to 50 years ago. It mentions anglers catching bass in Franklin county lake, drought rains, Ray Koontz with oats of 80 bushels per acre, a new North American coffee shop opening, a Pratt man jailed for corn liquor, and corn rising to a dollar locally. Other notes recall an Epworth League ice cream social near Sand Creek school, Judge and Mrs. A. Franklin at their island home, and a yellow fever outbreak in New Orleans.
In a reflective piece from Gettysburg, the author recalls an 1863 Adams Sentinel column about a wealthy woman seen in Washington drunk on the White House grounds and notes how newspapers then advised women to restrain vanity and endure husbands’ tempers. The essay contrasts Civil War era life with modern travel times and current leaders.
Police said Dan Wichman killed his estranged wife in her Clay Center apartment last night then shot himself with a .22 rifle. The Wichmans are parents to four children aged 10 to 18 who were not home during the incident.
Readable lines show newspaper masthead and partial subscription rates for Ottawa Kansas. Missing details prevent full notice content. remaining text references names BF Harris Don Hus Guy Snedaker Don Shipman Howard Hoadley and rate figures for monthly quarterly biannual and yearly mail subscriptions.
A 17 year old student asks Dr. Crane to explain why the United States is a Republic and not a Democracy. The doctor argues the Republic protects minority rights with a written Constitution, while a Democracy risks majority tyranny. He urges readers to learn the Republic versus Democracy distinctions and sends a booklet offer.
In Wichita 32 of 35 officers at a Wichita University seminar supported withholding the names of youths under 16 who are arrested in news stories. The poll was requested by Henry Jameson president of the Kansas Press Association and editor of the Abilene Reflector Chronicle to guide editors on the practice.
Channel schedules list KFIRQ TV WDAF ROMO TV KMBU WIRW in St Joseph and Topeka for Friday Aug 13 with many time slots from 12:30 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. featuring Doug Edwards Henry Ford Theatre Topper Mystery Playhouse News Caravan Football Undercurrent and late programs. Saturday and Sunday listings extend into morning and afternoon with cartoons dramas sports movies and religious and educational programs across the same stations.
Radio listings show KMBC and WDAF segments with 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. airings including news, monitor, concerts, the Grand Ole Opry, and baseball coverage. Personnel referenced include Brooks Tan Crosby Miller Autry and Gene Autry with hour marks for KC Hour and associated programs.
Des Moines area families hosted relatives from Ottawa and Topeka. Rev L F Waring and Mrs. Waring headed to Kansas City then Colorado for vacation. Several small gatherings occurred with Horne, Sut ton, Burns, Coltrane, Lindsey, Johnson, Carr, Clark and Williston families. A dust storm incident injured Mrs. Burns but she improves.
A four day search for Mrs. Bubea Eddie, 49, ended yesterday after authorities learned she was en route to a job in Snyder Texas. She had disappeared Monday from her niece's Shawnee Village home in the Kansas City area, prompting an alarm.
The Pomona W S C S met Thursday afternoon in the Methodist Church dining room. Mrs. George Parks led devotionals, and Miss Wilda Rodgers led the business session. Roll call listed 37 sick and social calls. Mrs. Lloyd Robbins, Sr., presented the lesson "The Settlement Movement" with assistances from Edna McCurdy Ralph Hunt Sr. and C C Burch. A luncheon was served by Mrs. James Lindsey and Mrs. Frank Hughes with helpers Janet and Barbara Lindsey. Others attending included six children and Miss Fannie Kraus and the Mines.
Elsie Collins and others visit, with Mr. and Mrs. Hewitt hosting. Lulu Holler returns from visit with Dale Sutton family and is seen with Paula and Bobby Prewitt. John Love and family attend KSC Manhattan graduation where Kenneth Burgoon earns a degree and a commission. Bessie Prewitt sees Lulu Holler. Mr and Mrs Louis Fredericks noted.
Briles Beverly and Roberta Barnett attended the Tri Delta state Rush party in Baldwin. Elton Vickers and family visited Joe Reams. The Reams will move to the Stevensons’ vacated home as the Stevensons relocate. Several local families hosted visits and noted weather, harvest activities, and social updates in Wellsville Osawatomie and nearby.
Arthur Hook of Pomona Kansas advocates a federal farm plan to boost soil fertility and restore free enterprise in farming. The program would assign each farm a production schedule with soil conservation input, guarantee 100 percent parity for products meeting national needs, and provide subsidies if market values fall short, capped at 5,000 dollars per farmer.
Cpl. and Mrs. Eldon Hufford with son Eddie visited from Ft. Bragg North Carolina. Wichita guests E L Moody and daughter Sharon stayed with the Rundles through Sunday and enjoyed a Shawnee Lake picnic. Many locals hosted and visited, with Lawrence school reunions and Globe School gathering noted. Aug 21 at 8 pm Derrell Lauver will present Brethren Service Center relief work slides at Appanoose Church of the Brethren in New Windsor Maryland.
A London display by the Canned Foods Advisory Bureau showcases veal and carrot samples from tin cans. The exhibit notes that one quarter of American deaths from disease occur before age 45 due to cancer, linking dietary matters to health concerns.
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