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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1957
Page
5
Miss Mary Hudelson of Pomona returns from New Hampshire summer to find her magnolia tree in full bloom after spring bud freeze. Family kept the tree watered as it appeared dead. it recently sprouted new leaves and buds, signaling recovery.
The newly appointed Mental Health Board will meet tomorrow night in the office of member Dr. D. G. Laury. Members include Rev. Lowell Hiatt of Wellsville Mrs. A QO Sigler of Richmond Judge Milo Harris and Mrs. Harold Phares of Ottawa. The board will elect officers.
Ludington Michigan city commissioners will consider eliminating antiquated ordinances such as crossing a bridge driving a bicycle faster than six miles per hour, while likely preserving a 1874 rule that bans planting a tree in the middle of the street.
Partly cloudy and warm conditions give way to cooler afternoon in northern counties. Scattered showers develop tonight and Tuesday with a cooler trend. Today temperatures reach 90 to 95 degrees, tonight 60 to 65, Tuesday 76 to 80.
The Associated Press notes twelve people died in Kansas auto crashes over the weekend, lifting the year’s toll to 328. Victims included truck-car, two-car, and single-vehicle crashes across Kansas, Colorado, and nearby areas, with several soldiers among the dead and others seriously injured.
About 2,000 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers members of KCP&L walked out at Kansas City and facilities in Brunswick Sweet Springs Missouri and Paola Kas Pickets posted at the offices and production sites Wage talks since June 30 failed with current wages from 160 to 300 per hour seeking an 8 percent raise Company offered 3 percent then 5 percent News said about 30 workers were affected in Kansas City headquarters located there and Ottawa has emergency power contract to supply electricity during shortages
President Eisenhower will receive Asiatic flu vaccine today after contact with at least two probable cases. Dr. Burney warns those with heart or lung issues risk side effects. Hauge and Craven diagnosed tentatively, not seriously ill. Sgt. Cliff also ill but not linked to the President.
Senate committee hearing on Arnold R. Jones as Eisenhower’s TVA board nominee. Jones, deputy budget director, said any action he would take as a director would be guided by his conscience and judgment for TVA. He faced questions over earlier testimony about his views on the agency.
Peiping demanded reciprocal admission for Chinese reporters before allowing American journalists in Communist China. The State Department rejected the demand, noting Washington will not grant reciprocal visas to Chinese passport holders. Peiping warned that U S efforts to send reporters would fail and be opposed by the Chinese people.
Maebashi Japan today Army specialist from Ottawa Illinois denied Japanese charges that he lured a woman to her death on a US firing range. He said the death was an accident and apologized. Prosecutors alleged he enticed four others and fired, an empty cartridge case fired from his grenade launcher killed Mrs Naka Sakai. The trial adjourned until September six.
Fire sweeps the Andale Cooperative Association oil storage area near Andale Kansas 21 miles northwest of Wichita sending smoke over the town of about 400 as crews battle the blaze started around 11 20 a m as a man loaded a gasoline truck and threaten a large tank of butane officials rushed chemical units from McConnell Air Force Base and Hutchinson Naval Air Station to the scene with Sedgwick County fire engines and tankers joining the effort
Franklin County Fair opens Thursday with entries up. The census bureau reports 1956 national personal income at 324 billion dollars, per capita at 1940, with Delaware highest at 2858 and Mississippi lowest at 964. States above average include 15 states and DC. the Far West shows the highest income levels.
Robert E. Dean of Osage City takes over as work unit conservationist for Franklin County Soil Conservation District, succeeding Harold Stevens who moves to the Water Resources Division. Dean plans to buy a new home in Osage City and will occupy it around Sept 1. he is married with two children and has been in Osage City since 1955, previously from Atchison.
The 92nd annual Franklin County Fair opens Thursday in Ottawa on the fairgrounds near 18th Street. WIBW will broadcast the Dinner Hour at noon from Pepsi Cola north of the grounds. Entries include hogs cattle sheep poultry crops and domestic products with 4-H classes. Judging of fat steers and 4-H events run Thursday to Saturday. Tickets range from free for pre schoolers to 49 cents for adults with some reserved seats at $1.25.
Forty one American students will leave Peiping on Thursday for a four week tour of Red China. They will visit Changchun motor works and Anshan iron and steel complexes in the industrial northeast, then return to Peiping for several days before heading to central China. They plan to attend the October 1 National Day parade before returning home at month’s end.
A historic blaze at Kansas State College in Manhattan wiped out Fast Waters Hall and its flour mill, laboratories, and classrooms. About 1,000 students affected. agronomy records lost. officials seek relief and plan to relocate milling classes to nearby mills within weeks. Acting President Weber vows continued operations and emergency talks with Governor Docking.
Sacred Heart Parochial School announces two new faculty members for the coming term. Sister Mary Martin will teach 5th and 6th grades, replacing Sister Hilda, while Sister Superior Leon replaces Sister Superior Theophane. Returning staff include Sister Stanislaus for 3rd and 4th grades and Sister Adrian for 1st and 2nd grades. Registration occurred today with final totals pending. classes begin September 3.
The Frank lin County Shrine Club will not hold its regular meeting on Monday August 26 A special make-up meeting will be called during September 22 1c lt to cover the agenda The notice directs members to attend the make-up session in September.
The House Rules Committee voted 10 to 2 to clear the long blocked civil rights bill for House action. The decision, forced by seven members, overrode opposition from Chairman Howard W. Smith and Rep. Colmer, paving the way for speedy passage expected tomorrow.
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