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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1955

Page

4

Edgerton Community Notices and Local Visits

Local residents attend family visits and social events across Edgerton and nearby areas. Notable items include Mrs Ancil Secrest of Pleasanton involved in a Kansas City area car crash en route to Iowa, church attendance awards for Laurel Mae and Roxanna Kurtz, and multiple hospitality visits among the Brassfield, Frakes, Larrick, and Richardson families. Community groups meet at Pomona and Edgerton Granges with officer reports and delegate lists.

Ancil. Secrest Pleasanton Kansas City Iowa Edward Frakes Hubert Kirk Laurel Mae Roxanna Kurtz Methodist Sunday School Homer Larrick Jack Larrick Jennie Lytle Wellsville Margaret Harbour Edgerton Grange C. ¥. Gillespie Elmer McDaniel Charles Virginia Tobler Jean Budenosky Olathe Earl Steed James Paris Roy Crist Ic. F. Gillespie Ray Steed George Marian Lloyd Brechensen Glenn Smith Robert Gordon Mary Catherine Carolyn Gillespie Charne ‘Kirkpatrick Lon Richardson Frank Hoffman Rath Steed Preston Register Greeley Max Campbell Jay Smith W. P. Calder Eldon Earl Calder DeSoto R. W. Hall Lillian Rhoda Jackson Léo Jackson Sharon Dixon Lawrence John G. Richardson L. L. Richardson Fred Rousselo Bill Cox Cox Provence Village Kenneth Rush Vinton Cramer Edgerton Charlie Lewis Louisburg Fred Lewis Max Dodds Smith Max Dodds, Jr Jan Billie Emporia Mr. Smith J. W. Smith Dankc King Betty Frakes Breithaupts

Carlson Asks Drought Aid From Peoria to Kansas

Senator Frank Carlson of Kansas declares a serious drought in the state and telegrams Agriculture Secretary Benson asking for any possible aid. He cites counties Harvey and McPherson as notably lacking rain since April and urges serious consideration of what steps can be taken to help these ravaged areas.

Peka W Sen Frank Carlson R-Kas Kansas Agriculture Benison Carlson Bennon Harvey McPherson

Nixon to Tour in Middle East and Africa

Vice President Richard Nixon will undertake a goodwill tour of the Middle East and several African countries later this year, likely in November. U.S. Savings Bonds are described as safe.

Nixon Middle East Washington Richard Nixon

Lightning Proverb Holds True Says Scientists

Scientists confirm the saying that hearing thunder or seeing lightning does not guarantee a strike. The study analyzes storm behavior and individual risk, noting that lightning can affect remote locations and that safety measures remain essential during severe weather.

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