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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1957
Page
4
A Jasper Davis home fire began when a resident forgot meat on the stove in the 1:50 pm hour and neighbors reported smoke. In Allentown WHOL broadcasts a safety message urging alert driving after a weekend crash left its news director injured.
TOPEKA Gov. George Docking has called for a new study of the state's mental health program to get the maximum value for the dollar spent. Social welfare board members and other officials met with Docking yesterday and indicated they thought the study was a good idea. Docking said the board of regents would get a similar directive later on operation of state schools.
Kansas City ophthalmologist Dr. Albert N. Lemoine Sr., age 72, died last night after a heart attack. He had practiced here since 1923, served as clinical professor of ophthalmology at the University of Kansas Medical Center from 1950 to 1954, and was a former chief of staff at General and Mercy hospitals.
The 3-day 92nd Franklin County Fair wraps with tonight's horse-pulling contest under arena lights at 8. The fair, reputed as the largest horse-pulling event in the area, draws entrants from outside Kansas. Today featured crops judging in the morning and a tractor operation contest for 4-H youths in the afternoon. Attendance thrilled officials, with packed Armory displays and strong interest in livestock, machinery, and the wildlife exhibit from Pratt. There was noted growth in hogs, dairy cattle, home economics, woodworking, and flowers sections.
Oklahoma town recalls a circus hoax by a con man in 1950. Merchants spent on ads and stockpiled goods for a fake show now marked by a two day festival with a 10,000 strong crowd. Sandra Herring of Williamsburg won an Angus call at the Fair. Tom Chambers of Richmond linked to Boosters.
Lewistown Maryland story about J William Strine who retired as janitor of an elementary school he entered 74 years ago as a first grade pupil. His retirement at 80 was not voluntary and he remains energetic. He questions age norms and social security timelines.
A grim tally shows rising deaths from traffic incidents and drownings in a broad public safety roundup. Officials report multiple fatalities across cities, with youth and older adults affected. Agencies urge caution, prevention, and timely reporting.
The Associated Press reports a Labor Day weekend traffic toll rising as millions travel. A Coffeyville rider died after being thrown from a horse during the holiday period, with early counts showing about three fatalities per hour and projections near safety estimates.
Fair and warm through Sunday with highs in the mid 90s and tonight’s low near 70. Yesterday’s high was 94 at 1 30 pm. Labor Day traffic is light with a toll of 461 deaths recorded over the past year. Records include a 1951 high of 108 and a 1978 low of 439 for this date. An overall toll last year reached 658 with 59 fatalities. Lamb Insurance promotes a payment plan.
Washington officials privately say Russia blundered by vetoing the Western first stage disarmament plan. The dispute is seen as part of a broader propaganda fight over who caused the breakdown in London talks. Some believe Zorin should have studied the plan quietly, while others see Moscow preoccupied with signaling military strength to influence UN debates on Hungary and Soviet actions in Europe.
Announcement by Mrs. Wallace Wells that Ottawa Laundry & Dry Cleaners at 120 West Second is sold to Floyd A. Jacob who will take possession next week. Jacob operates Jacob Standard Service at 4028 Main and has previously worked with the Clarks at the Ottawa Laundry. The notice notes sustained changes and mentions related court and city events in Ottawa.
U S authorities report another missile launch directed at a Florida military base. The item cites Howard Hoadley and Ramsey, noting Hoadley’s long tenure with The Herald since 1982 and Ramsey’s recent move, with background on prior posts including Dodge City Herald and Hutchinson News.
Cape Canaveral launches a 70-foot Thor intermediate missile, its first public Thor flight tracked by observers four miles away. Officials confirm only that a missile was launched as part of ongoing Jupiter and Thor trials amid Cold War missile developments and concurrent Soviet tests.
In South Nyack New York H Walters spent 10 years with a wild bee colony in his attic Estimated at 150 000 bees were present The trio assembled gardener hobbyists sprayed weakened bees and moved them to hives Then plan to continue with a second wetdown to remove stragglers and seal attic cracks before painters return
Five cases were slated for hearing in police court this morning before Judge Milo Harris but two were postponed. The proceedings focused on pending matters and adjournments were noted for further action.
Holiday closing quiet in Ottawa as Labor Day is observed by businesses and public offices. No mail deliveries by city or rural carriers and no issue of the Herald.
Moscow announces veteran Soviet diplomat Vyacheslav Molotov as ambassador to the Mongolian People's Republic. The move follows Khrushchev era shakeups, with Molotov in frail health and Malta former premier Georgi Malenkov reassigned to a power plant in Kazakhstan.
A 700 foot plume rose at the Atomic Energy Commission test near Nevada as troops watched from crews 11 500 yards away after a 5 30 a m blast code named Smoky equaled over 20 000 tons of TNT. Dust and shock hit about 900 soldiers as grass and trees ignited across the desert.
Osage City resident H. E. Stonequist aged 44 suffered chest injuries in a collision with the Walnut Creek bridge abutment on the Wellsville LeLoup road. Undersheriff Willard Lister said Stonequist, living in Wellsville while working as a railroad maintainer, failed to make a curve and struck the abutment. He was treated at the scene.
ST. JOSEPH Mo two weeks the post office offered to give away an antiquated safe to anyone who would haul it off There were no takers So the assistant postmaster advertised for bids seeking to get the safe moved out of the office as cheaply as possible The successful bidder Maupin Seed Co of King City Mo bought the safe for 466 and carried it away at its own expense
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