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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1961
Page
2
A compact page four of the Ottawa Herald from Tuesday August 29 1961 presents local briefs, community notes, sports headlines, and notices. The section highlights city happenings, upcoming events, and concise reports from the region.
The Berlin crisis prompts recall of Army Navy and Air Force reservists. Ten county residents, part of a Richards-Gebaur based troop carrier wing, are ordered to active duty on October 1. The indefinite recall creates financial and family strains, with hope for a brief, uneventful tour.
The article notes a Sunday headline about Mantle in the Yankee Athletics game, citing two Mantle singles and two walks in five plate appearances. It compares his hypothetical .667 batting average and on base figure to Babe Ruth, reflecting fans’ warped values from the Maris Mantle HR binge.
Dear Dr. Mother discusses cholesterol at a Monday Club luncheon. A grandmother notes fat content in margarine versus butter and mentions new saturated fat reduced margarines. The article explains cholesterol’s role and why it accumulates in arteries, highlighting unanswered questions about diet and chemistry.
A column blend discusses sleepy train service in state capitals, plane hijack fears, and a light political joke. It muses on fallout shelters, the high cost of defenses, and the futility of such plans. It argues for moderation in fat intake and reduced animal fat consumption to lower cholesterol. It also includes medical queries about eczema and constipation with brief guidance.
A horse owned by G R Wheeler on Main Street required an auto wrecker after a fall near the Main Street bridge. Ottawa High School reports rapid freshman enrollment as about 40 students entered. Lane plans a two day street fair. Ida Okerberg visits with sister Mrs Charles Hagland in Chicago. Marcus O Clemmons returns from Dodge City to resume studies at Ottawa University.
A devotional prayer thanks God for heavenly citizenship and being a colony of heaven. It asks for faithfulness in life and service to God through Christ, ending with Amen.
A detailed listing of programs across the day including sports news weather and entertainment. It catalogs shows such as Popeye Highway Patrol News with Harold Mack Weather with Gordon Jump and many others with varying times and channels.
Hal Boyle notes Rossini fainted on his first 1836 train ride, a light column of curiosities. The piece cites whimsical facts from daily life including a husban ds’ sevenfold rhythm of routines and old remedies. It also recalls the Empire State Building’s height and Rossini’s era contrasts with modern travel nerves.
Channel 9 focuses on Americana portraits and classic cartoons with Bugs Bunny Roadrunner and Wyatt Earp. Channel 4 features thrillers, Alfred Hitchcock spoof, Thriller and Stagecoach West. Channel 5 through 13 air Dobie Gillis and Playhouse 90 with Dean Stockwell, plus Women’s Change of Life program. My Three Sons and The Woman on Pier 13 conclude late night.
The daily newspaper published in Ottawa Kansas lists editor Robert Wellington and publisher Gils Snedake. Subscription prices by mail within trade area are one month 85 three months 2 75 six months 3 75 and one year 7. Outside trade area by mail are one month 150 three months 425 six months 800 and one year 15.00. The paper is a member of the Associated Press, which has exclusive rights to local news published.
Lauren Baleall, widow of Bogart, has remarried Jason Robards Jr. in Mexico and returned to Hollywood briefly. She reflects on Hollywood life as quixotic, says she left to raise her children, and recalls peers like Bogart and Sinatra. She notes Robards is a great actor and a heavy drinker, and recalls introducing Sinatra to a preferred sour mash bourbon.
Mr and Mrs John Scott Powell welcomed a daughter, Susan Marie, born August 21 at Anderson County Hospital. Mrs Gerald Ward and children returned home to Preston after two weeks with her mother Mrs Ross Spencer while Mr Spencer was a patient at the hospital. Rev Forest Williams is holding meetings at the Methodist Community Church this week. Don Poss attended the American Legion College at Fort Riley and witnessed range maneuvers. The Atchisons returned from Minnesota. Richart and Wir W Hermrecks rent the vacated farm. Frank Dietrich visited daughter Ray mond Coleman in Warrensburg Missouri. Merritt McDonalds returned from Evergreen Colorado visit with nephew Jack Wilson. Eight attended the Willing Workers meeting at Mrs Eula Hunts. Sept meeting will be with Mrs W S Valentine.
Hollywood AP notes a season packed with trained animals in TV, from Lassie to Mr Ed and The Hathaways. Animated beasts join CBS NBC and ABC lineups while humans nervously watch careers shift. The author doubts animal-led family TV will grow audiences despite pet appeal.
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