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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1956

Page

4

Grand Ole Opry Stars At County Fair Friday Night

A star studded Grand Ole Opry cast led by Minnie Pearl will headline Franklin county fair Friday night at 8 in the arena. The show features Justin Tubb Stringbean Minnie Pearl allied acts Robbie Heider Joyce Moore Merl Lindsay and the Oklahoma Night Riders with Yvonne McGowan.

Grand Ole Opry Minnie Pear America Franklin County Fair Ole Opry Minnie Pearl Aguire Howdee Justin Tubb Decca Stringbean Kentucky Wonder Opry Ernest Tubb Robbie Heider Joyce Moore Merl Lindsay Oklahoma Night Riders Yvonne McGowan

Soil Bank payouts slated for Missouri and Kansas

The Agriculture Department estimates 9.854 million will be paid to Missouri farmers and 3.471 million to Kansas farmers under the soil bank program. Payment certificates should reach state farm committees within three weeks for eligibility checks and distribution. Nationwide, about 230 million dollars will be given to farmers who take cropland out of production, with funds expected shortly after Labor Day.

Washington Agriculture Department Missouri Kansas Soil Bank

Noted German Playwright Brecht Dies in Berlin

Berlin reports the death of Bertolt Brecht, Germany's leading playwright, from a heart attack in East Germany. Brecht, 5g, wrote the libretto for Kurt Weill's Threepenny Opera now running in New York, and his best known work includes Mother Courage.

Berlin Bertold Brecht Germany East Germany Brecht Kurt Weill New York

Bitter rivals sworn in as South Korea leaders

In Seoul Syngman Rhee begins his third term as president and Chang Myun, 54, sworn in as potential successor. Chang criticizes past governments for constitutional violations and corruption while Rhee touts democracy and improved economic prospects. About 100000 people attend the inauguration as Chang stays silent. A stray note mentions a gecko lizard's climbing claws and tax-exempt Savings Bonds.

Chang Rhee Tional South Korea

Birthday For Princess Anne 6th Birthday Celebrated Aboard

London Princess Anne marked her sixth birthday with a private family celebration aboard the royal yacht Britannia. Queen Elizabeth, the Duke of Edinburgh, and Prince Charles joined the festivities as the royal party cruised Scottish waters near the Western Isles. Anne, described as lively and unpretentious, remains unaware or unconcerned with her royal rank to palace staff.

London Princess Anne Miss Mischief Britannia Mummy Elizabeth Duke of Edinburgh Charles Scottish Isles Anne

Local social notes from Richmond and area visitors

Richmond and area social notes record visits and family events. The Herbert Gordons of Tucson and the Cannons of Eudora visited Nellie Gordon. Billie Coleman of Mission visited the H C Wolfe home. various gatherings honor birthdays and celebrate family occasions in Garnett Iola Lawrence and El Bennett homes. The United Nations Mission team to inspect the Trust Territory of New Guinea included delegates from Britain Belgium India and Guatemala.

Herbert Gordons Tucson Ariz Lloyd Cannon Eudora Nellie Gordon Billie Coleman Mission H. C. Wolfe Charley Smith Kansas City J. E. Linsdales Baldwin George de Loziers Topeka Charley Dunbar Albert Dunbars Chet Phillips el Bennetts Bobby Joe Fred Wiesners Bob Cummings Tulsa Charley McCandless Altoona Wilbur Duffeys Maynard Trinity Lutheran Hospital Douglas Maria Sutton Garnett Wilbur Duffey Alvin Sharp Osawatomie Miami County Hospital John Miller United Nations New Guinea Britain Belgium India Guatemala

Sizes 614 pattern by Joane Holes for girls

Advertises Simplicity pattern 4662 for girls sizes 6 to 14. Describes a shirtwaist frock with yoke and flaring skirt, winter-weight cottons, varying sleeve length, and contrasting collar. Includes yardage details, simple illustrated instructions, and mail order to Anne Adams pattern dept in New York.

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

Pay Tribute To Clifford Hope

Washington three House members saluted Rep. Hope retiring January 3 after 30 years in Congress. Teague praised his championing of farmers while Hill credited his work on the Agriculture Committee for farm groups and consumers. Avery noted Kansans’ pride and mix of regret and welcome as he returns home.

Washington House Hope Congress Rep Teague D-Tex William S. Hill R-Cole House Agriculture Committee Avery R-Kas Kansas

Tragic One Car Crash Claims Life in Independence

Wayne Lloyd, 31, was killed and his wife Betty Lloyd severely injured in a single vehicle crash near the Liberty Bridge on U S Highway 71 bypass. Betty Lloyd was hospitalized at Independence Sanitarium with multiple fractures. Clifton Larrison, 34, of Kansas City Kansas, escaped with minor injuries after the car struck a utility pole.

Independence Wayne Lloyd Liberty Bridge Betty Lloyd Independence Sanitarium Lloyds Kansas City Kas Pleasanton Clifton Larrison Jackson County Larrison

First Australian TV Station to Begin Regular Transmissions

The first commercial television station in Australia is scheduled to begin regular transmission in September signaling a new era for Australian broadcasting in the late 1950s era.

Australia

Wilson assures U S weapons power for defeat of any foe

Secretary of Defense Charles E Wilson told the 57th encampment of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Dallas that the United States has the weapons and military power to inflict a disastrous defeat on any enemy but acknowledged differences among military leaders on defense. He urged a balanced, flexible posture amid a broader review described as the new look in military affairs. A Dallas parade drew about 100000 spectators with 10000 participants as F80 jets and bombers passed overhead.

Dallas Tex Charles E. Wilson United States Wilson U. S Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW

Infuriated by spilled purse in Petersburg court

Patricia Nelson 21 testified she was grabbed, knocked to the ground, and spilled contents. A Ft. Lee soldier was fined 250 and sentenced to 12 months for assault after witnesses said he apologized and fled. Nelson said she was angry at the incident.

Miss Nelson

Ihe Names New Solicitor General

Washington reports that J. Lee Rankin, an assistant attorney general since 1953, becomes solicitor general of the United States today after his appointment by President Eisenhower yesterday. A new ambassador to Egypt was also named amid the Suez Canal dispute with nationalization actions in Egypt.

Washington J. Lee Rankin United States Eisenhower Egypt Suez Canal Co

Shelburne Museum Preserves Large Cigar Store Indians Collec­tion

In Shelburne Vermont the museum of early American history houses what is likely the nation’s largest collection of cigar store wooden Indians. Attendees are urged to visit and attend church next Sunday.

Shelburne, Vt., Museum

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