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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1963
Page
7
The lesson faces Jacob's past and its consequences as he prepares to meet Esau. It notes Jacob's lifelong flaws alongside his biblical significance and urges honest confrontation of one’s past at critical life moments. The text underscores Old Testament honesty and the courage to face accountability.
Local features include Mr. and Mrs. U. S. Mitchell visiting son Jerry in Kansas City Missouri, church groups hosting fryups and fall schedules, and several families traveling or settling into new homes. Community notices cover youth groups, baptisms, and upcoming services at the Methodist and Assembly of God churches along with local gatherings and school staff changes.
Elmer F. Beth of the University of Kansas was re-elected secretary treasurer of the National Association for Education in Journalism. He was also re-elected secretary treasurer of the American Association of Schools and Departments of Journalism. Rod Gelatt of the University of Missouri joined the council on radio and television journalism. A national convention and related meetings drew journalism educators from across the country to Lincoln.
Nancy and Donna Knight of Topeka visited with grandparents the Clarence Oswalds. Kimberly and Vickie Gray of Kincaid saw their grandmother Agnes Schweitzer and Joyce while parents vacationed in the Ozarks. Fifteen persons attended a supper hosted by Mrs. Etta Fox.
A school in Shawnee lists a fourth grade teacher starting Monday. The note confirms the assignment and classroom level for the student cohort.
In Topeka AP reports that Kansas forbids eating snakes and lizards and similar creatures and prohibits pretending to eat them publicly. Other old laws require theaters and public halls to have spittoons and apply to railway cars. A city ordinance in Topeka bans running or frequenting an opium den.
On August 30 events span 1813 Ft Mims Massacre during Creek War with 50 survivors from 553 taken refuge. 1781 French fleet arrived at Chesapeake Bay aiding American Revolution. 1862 Second Bull Run battle. 1924 Dawes Plan agreement signed in London. 1939 German rule proclaimed in Slovakia. 1945 indictments of 24 top German leaders. Ten years ago plots to overthrow government uncovered. Five years ago USA moved forces to Far East amid shelling. One year ago Kennedy named Wirts as labor secretary.
The Herald announces a $5 weekly reward to the reader who submits the best news tip that is turned in. Tips should be timely, accurate, and verifiable, with the expectation of public interest.
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