Editorials Turnpike Problem and Government Plan
The Bureau of Public Roads plans to add over 2,000 miles of roads in 18 states into the interstate network, with portions of the Kansas turnpike to be federalized. Key segments Kansas City to Topeka and Emporia to Wichita may be absorbed, while a future Ottawa routing could alter toll plans and bond liabilities. As traffic patterns shift toward US50 and new Kansas City links, Ottawa to Emporia is pressed for completion, raising questions about federal purchase or state continuation.
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Bureau of Public Roads
Federal
Kansas City
Topeka
Emporia
Wichita
Topeka-Emporia
Ottawa
Kansas
Ottawa-Kansas City
Kas
Ottawa-Emporia
Ice Box Law and Child Safety Reflections
Two Texas girls found dead in an abandoned ice box revive a historic hazard debate. The piece notes a Kansas law punishing ice box neglect, calls for broader child protection, and touches on public sentiment, inflation, politics, and media. It references Jimmy Hoffa, confidential magazines, and remarks on Congress and football.
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Texas
Kansas
Prayer Message from Matthew Inspires Comfort
A brief devotional prayer asks for acceptance of divine will during sorrow. It petitions renewal through Thy strong hand and continued closeness to God, ending in Jesus Christ.
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Christ
Ottawa Herald subscription rates summary
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription rates for in trade area by mail at 0.85 for one month, 2.00 for three months, 3.75 for six months, and 7.00 for one year. Outside trade area by mail shows 1.00 for one month, 3.00 for three months, 5.50 for six months, and 9.00 for one year.
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S. Main
Ottawa
Kas
Robert B. Wellington
Guy Snedaker
Repace Bie Eg
From Cantino to Sinatra: the club culture of idol following
The writer muses on Dick Contino Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley fan clubs, noting public hype driven by publicity men and mass enthusiasm. He recalls letters protesting Cantino and questions what today’s youths are doing, while suggesting clubs for Frankie Laine Jo Jo The Alligator Boy and similar figures may still exist.
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Dick Contino
Contino
Frankie Laine
Jo-Jo the Alligator Boy
Ottawa News Roundup From 25 Years Ago
Auld Lang Syne notes detail Viola DeVilbiss heading to St Luke's Hospital Kansas City for technician training G H Marshall appointed Ottawa schools superintendent Mrs W H Harms improves from illness Roy Roberts Pratt nose operation and blooms of red and yellow sunflowers at C A Thompson display signify Pittsburg State Teachers College colors Councilman George Hough ill but improving birth announced for J P Walter retirement planned for A P Melander old Santa Fe employee Street lights out citywide due to plant fault with excessive voltage.
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Viola DeVilbiss
W. B. DeVilbiss
Kansas City
St. Luke's Hospital
C. A. Thompson
Pittsburg State Teachers College
Clipping Quips From Newspapers on Turtles and Politics
A string of snappy clippings notes animals learning water behavior and Kansas political doubt about Docking. It mentions Piccolo as the new manager of the Hotel Cody in Leavenworth and suggests he may attract many drummers.
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Piccolo
Cody
Leavenworth
Emporia Gazette
Television Schedule Fragment From Early 1950s
A dense list of channels and programs across NBC CBS and ABC affiliates shows times and show titles such as News Weather Treasure Hunt Price Is Right Romper Room Truth or Consequences and Hitchcock style mentions. The page catalogs cartoons dramas game shows and public affairs including The Guiding Light and NBC News segments with scattered station identifiers and partial program notes.
Lane area family gathering and visits highlighted by Ottawa residents
A long Lane area social notes week recounts a large M. D. White home gathering with many Ottawa residents and relatives visiting from Kansas City Dinuba and California. Several locals traveled to Topeka Atchison Chanute and Jacksonville North Carolina to visit kin. The Lane MYF met at the Methodist Church to plan the September 28 Fall Festival.
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M. D. White
M. L. Wright
Gary
Dinuba
California
Ralph Lord
Kansas City
Dell White
Wichita
Wayne White
Frank McKeon
Norman White
Cecil Landess
Don Lunger
Navonne
Lawrence Mages
Ottawa
Amelia Landess
Harry Hedges
Martin
Darrell
L. D. Morlan
Topeka
Hedges
Atchison
W. A. Neill Sr
Alma Wright
Calif
Bruce Landess
Forbes Air Base
Walter Landess
John Davisons
Howard Neal
W. M. Christian
Bill Willis
Chanute
Lee Brand
Tulsa
Richmond Area Guests Attend Commencement at Teachers College
Local society notes list Mr and Mrs Harold Robert and guests from Gainsville Mo attending the Em poria Teachers College commencement where their daughter and granddaughter along with 271 other graduates were recognized. Visitors include Mrs Louis Applehans from St. Louis and relatives of Mrs Fred Johnson. The column records multiple travels and weekend visits among families in Kansas City El Dorado Overbrook Ottawa and nearby communities.
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Harold Robertson
Nellie Mossberg
Gainsville
Emporia
Teachers College
Rayburn Werts
Louis Applehans
St. Louis
Chris Mersman
Robert Bartholomew
Elgin
Herman Hermreck
Grace Gilmore
Bill McCreas
Kansas City
Ralph McCreas
Edith Chalfant
Eva
el Dorado
Jule Jackman
Sylvia Huffman
Parker
Louis Monroe
Harley Kunkler
Bob Kuikens
E. E. Jordan
Larry
Sharon Jordan
Judy
Joyce Junkler
Kuikens
Art Mesenheimer
Overbrook
Hardin Watkins
Watkins
Ottawa
Dorothy
Rebel Without A Cause at Tally Theatre This Week
Marlon Brando and James Dean star in Rebel Without A Cause at the Tally Theatre. Shows run Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday with a double bill pairing The Wild One.
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Tally Theatre
Marlon Brando
James Dean
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Jim” Moherman
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