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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1957

Page

2

Editorials Call Hoffa a Gangster in Senate Probe

The piece brands James Hoffa as a gangster based on his memory claims and past arrests, arguing he should not lead the Teamsters. It criticizes the Senate rackets committee for shallow inquiries and warns that continued unions scrutiny could fuel anti union legislation unless workers oust corrupt leaders.

Sen. McClellan Senate Rackets Committee James Hoffa Teamsters Union Midwest Hoffa

Official Kansas Highway Map features Dockings on back

A new color 23 by 23 inch Official Highway Map includes pictures of Gov George Docking Mrs Virginia Docking and a photo of the governor’s mansion on the back page. Beneath is a homey letter signed Virginia and George Docking inviting visitors to Kansas.

George Docking Gov. Docking Kansas Virginia

Beetles Threat Seen After Anthrax Fears In Kansas

A Kansas State professor warns of a new danger after anthrax outbreaks in Southeast Kansas and canceled fairs. He urges vigilance for bark beetles now to mark bad trees for winter cutting to prevent further damage amid fears of Asiatic flu and vaccination plans.

Kansas Oklahoma Kansas State

Local Notes and Ads From Ottawa 1907

A montage from Ottawa Kansas items includes moving notices for Mr. and Mrs. Warner, property and horse race updates with John Dennis entering horses in Riverside Park races, and a mention of a $5,000 purse goal for the 1907 Ottawa fair. Also notes on town weeds, a boy’s arm fracture from scaffolding, and a cholera morbus episode from ripe California plums. The issue lists staff, postal details, and subscription pricing.

George Hough N. Cherry Herald Nettie Franks Loretta Farmington John Dennis Kansas City Riverside Park Ottawa O. E. Tedrow Ed Lucas

Rainier sips satire to mask a vanishing American scene

A long column humorously riffs on modern life and manners from goatees to calendars, with sharp jabs at politics, health fads, and consumer culture. It reflects on aging traditions, changing gender roles, and the burden of parenting, ending with a brief biblical prayer for peace and renewal.

Broadcast Schedule and Local Church Notices Streamlined

A dense OCR listing radio TV time slots across channels with programs from Channel 4 to 9 includes news, sports, dramas, and cartoons. It also provides a lengthy local church directory with service times and pastors for Garnett and nearby towns, plus community announcements and weekly schedules.

Notes Of Churches In Ottawa Provinces Evening Talks

In the United Presbyterian church tomorrow at 7 30 Mrs Alma Ross recently returned from Egypt will speak and show pictures She and Mrs Alma Gaulke of Spokane are weekend guests of Rev M Todd Macdonald Dr Andrew B Martin Ottawa University president will preach at Federated Church tomorrow at 11 Special music by Harold Tickner Ottawa First Baptist leaders plan a retreat Sunday in North American Hotel dining room at 3 pm Buffet supper at 6 with closing about 7 30 or 8 Fifty or more are expected including church boards members and wives.

United Presbyterian Church Alma Ross Mary Clokey Porter Tanta Egypt Andrew B. Martin Ottawa University Federated Church Harold Tickner Ottawa

Local Church Directory Listings and Service Times

Free Methodist at 735 N Oak lists pastor Carl Adolphson with services including Sunday school 9:45 AM and morning worship 10:45 AM plus JMS at 10:45 AM first and third Sundays, youth group 7:15 PM first Sunday, evening service 7:45 PM, midweek Thursday 7:45 PM, unified service last Sunday 9:45 AM. Grace Episcopal at 5th Locust lists rector John B Sweigart with Holy Eucharist 8 AM and church school 9:45 AM. Church of the Brethren at 9th Main with pastor Gerald Mease has church school 9:30 AM and worship 10:30 AM, CBYF 6 PM. Church of Christ at 5th Cedar shows services 10 AM and 8 PM, Thursday 8 PM. Wesleyan Methodist at 515 N Main with pastor Wayne E Caldwell has Sunday school 9:45 AM, worship 10:50 AM, youth 6:45 PM, EE 7:30 PM, prayer meeting Thursday 3:30 PM. Church of Christ at 903 N Poplar led by elder C EB Andrews with Bible School 10 AM, preaching 11 AM, communion 11:45 AM, preaching 8 PM, mid‑week Thursday 8 PM. Christian Science Society at 311 8 Hickory lists morning service 11 AM, Sunday school 9:45 AM, testimony 8 PM first Wednesday.

Church of the Nazarene 7Th and Elm Anthony V. Oddo Free Methodist N. Oak Carl Adolphson JMS Church of the Brethren 9Th and Main Gerald Mease Church of Christ 5Th and Cedar Wesleyan Methodist N. Main Wayne E. Caldwell N. Poplar C. EB. Andrews Bible School Christian Science Society Hickory

Draft Board Calls Never Fail Jr for Army Duty

Tulsa Oklahoma notes a humorous draft board entry naming Never Fail Jr as a prospect with no pitfalls for military service. The item reads like a local quip reflecting wartime draft humor. The unusual name highlights civic culture in the period.

Tulsa Okla

Eye Dive at Pachuca Hospitalized Teen After Pool Dive

Raul M. Cruz aged 16 was hospitalized with a broken arm and collarbone after diving into an empty swimming pool in Pachuca Mexico. The investigator notes the youth is near sighted and may have misjudged the pool depth.

Pachuca Mexico Raul M. Cruz

Great-great-grandfather Sherman cited as patriot signer

Busy Penman notes Rye New Yorker Roger Sherman praises his ancestor Roger Sherman of New Haven as unique among patriots for signing all key founding papers. He allegedly signed the 1774 Articles of Association, the Congress address to King George III, the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution.

New Haven, Conn Roger Sherman Rye N. Y New Haven George III

Namesake student at St. Joseph's College Philadelphia

Joe Col lege, a student at St. Joseph's College in Philadelphia, is noted as bearing the namesake in local notices.

Philadelphia — Joe College St. Joseph's College

Speculate On Hussein Visit

ISTANBUL Jordan's King Hussein visits his ailing father ex-King Talal in a sanitarium amid talks he may be abroad for private reasons or tied to Syria events. The 22 year old travels with his mother and estranged wife Queen Dina, with the Turkish Foreign Ministry noting the trip was planned before Syria developments and a possible departure to Spain soon.

Istanbul Jordan Hussein Syria Talal Dina Beirut Spain

Florist Accused in Gold Theft Case Near London

Brentford England a 35 year old florist was accused of stealing 600 bars of gold worth 56000 from a British European Airways truck en route to London airport last May. John Alexander Kelly denied the charge saying this is ridiculous after arrest by Scotland Yard at a Brighton beach. Accomplice John Clarke named. Detective James Barker testified a wooden box with 11200 in cash found at Kellys flat near the beach.

Brentford England British European Airways London John Alexander Kelly Scotland Yard Kelly Brighton John Clarke James Barker

City drive note shows girl curtsying for contributions

In San Diego a year-old girl soliciting funds for a City of Hope charity drive curtsied after each donation and said Thank you for your retribution. The line reflects a misquote or transcription error in the report.

San Diego Calif City of Hope

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