Preposterous un-American education notions spark editorials
The Wichita paper prints a teacher letter condemning anti-change rhetoric in education. The editorial mocks claims that defending today’s policies equals patriotism and invokes figures from Washington to Coolidge to label such views un-American. It cites historic events to underline the cost of rigidity.
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Wichita
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Lincoln
Congress
Lincoln Woodrow Wilson
Calvin Coolidge
Fdr
Harvard University
December Almanac of Historic Trivia Tidbits
A compact almanac style piece recounts notable dates and events from history. It lists milestones such as the first YMCA gym built in New York, electric streets in Philadelphia 1881, the founding of Phi Beta Kappa in 1776, Philadelphia’s first fire company in 1736, and Roosevelt’s Nobel Peace Prize in 1906, among others.
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America
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Sunday Monitor
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Congress
Rio Grande
Mexico
Library of Congress
Trenton
Auld Lang Syne 25 Years Ago Items and Illness Notes
A roundup of brief local items recalls events from 25 years ago including a stolen Velie sedan reported by Ray Bien at East Second and several health notes. Ill at home were Mrs. Frank Richardson at 927 Ash and Mrs. E. J. Wightman’s trip to Williamsburg for her mother’s illness. Mary Ellen Ferguson and a diphtheria quarantine for Glen Warren Dennis. Dr. F C Hetrick improving after a cold.
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Ray Bien
East Second
Frank Richardson
Ash
E. J. Wightman
Williamsburg
George Trabert
Mary Ellen Ferguson
S. Main
Glen Warren Dennis
John Dennis
Ottawa
F. C. Hetrick
No Tax On Sin and Other Forum Fragments
A satirical column jokes about tax law moralities, lovers as dependents, and social norms. It notes Dulles returning to work after surgery, headlines on speeding, and atomic energy programs. It comments on Congress age, youth, and a 1957 car width trend with a wry tone.
Homewood Friendly Club entertains, recalls shared Thanksgiving
Mrs Kenneth Ford and Mrs Clyde Wyatt hosted the Friendly Club at a Wednesday gathering at the former dinner home. Guests included Mr and Mrs W C Crabb and family, several Reh and Geifer relatives, and divers visitors from Ottawa to Wakefield. Mystery package winner was Mrs Jerry Crabb.
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Kenneth’ Ford
Clyde Wyatt
Thehome
W. C. Crabb
Dick and
Jim
Carl Taylor
Jerry Crabb
Walter Reh
K. A. Graffham
Pete Geiler
Clyde “Wyatt
Kenneth Ford
Gene Reh
Max Fischer
Marshfield
Wis
Mary Collins
Ottawa
J. E
Richmond Area Community Notes and Social Nods
Mr and Mrs Wilbur Duffey host bridge club with guests Mrs Chris Mersman and Miss Nell Jewell Featured members include Lou Mishler Ernest Henderson Abe Severn Virgil Smith Alfred Sigler Frank Gerhold and George Dietrich Mrs Severns and Ernest Henderson win high scores Next gathering set at the Gerholds Social visits span Chet Phillips at El Bennetts and Albert Schwegman household Diane and Sheila with her Madison trip Ray Parks alongside Frank Jacksons and George Nelson Harris family visits Greenawalt clan honor birthday for Charley Masker Polk Williams hosts Sunday dinner with Ernest Henderson group Henry Schwegman takes railroad yard vacation Clarence Peine family Thanksgiving with Helen Penne in Garnett Mrs Ralph Greenawalt treated for heart ailment A-rays show fluid pressing on heart Mr and Mrs Ralph Arrington Herb Mary Stella Kepple host Sunday dinner George Louis Ricbe visit Topeka Don Hammers in Topeka Ronnie Hermreck sustain bruises after car fall Admitted to Anderson County hospital Polk Williams returns to St. Louis after ten days with his parents.
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Bridge Club
Chris Mersman
Nell Jewell
Lou Mishlers
Ernest Hendersons
Abe Severns
Virgil Smiths
Alfred Siglers
Frank Gerholds
George Dietrichs
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el Bennetts
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Garnett
Ralph Greenawalt
St. Lukes Hospital
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Herb
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Stella Kepple
Arthur Anderson
George
Louis Ricbes
Father and son clash over gratitude and neglect
A 44 year old executive, Henry R., complains his son shows no appreciation despite generous allowances and schooling. The columnist parries with a moral: parents must examine their own relationship with God and gratitude, urging clergy to expand the analogy for readers. Copyright note and submission details follow.
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Henry
Dr. Crane
Fathors
God
Crane
Hopkins Syndicate
Melott
Ind
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Hopkins Syndicate, Inc
Would Establish Pittsburg Clinic
Dr George Zubowicz superintendent of the State Mental Hospital says the institution will be glad to help set up a Pittsburg clinic as part of a broader effort to expand mental health services in the region.
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Osawatomie
George Zubowicz
State Mental Hospital
Mall Advertising Rates by Trade Area and Mail
An editor and publisher discuss advertising rates in trade areas. Rates appear for mall and mail options including one month three months six months and one year. Figures listed include 3.75 and 7109 oy 3000, with unclear formatting.
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Mall
Saturday Night Radio Schedule Snapshot
The listing outlines a dense station timetable with programs across WDAF KMBC KCMO KTJO FM and EC channels. It includes news shows sports scoreboards The Opry Grand Ole Opry cross programs and religious services as well as comedy and talk formats for Saturday Nov 31 through Monday Dec 3 with times and hosts.
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KMBC
Newa
Grand Ole Opry
Cowtown
Newas
Pittsburg Clinic Proposal Discussed by City Group
Dr. Zubowicz said a Pittsburg area group discussed a possible outpatient clinic but made no formal request. The hospital would supply medical staff while the community provides social workers and other helpers.
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Pittsburg
Zubowicz
Fortune left to murdered man in probate record
A Detroit Probate Court file shows Frederick B. Gray, 90, died leaving half of a five million dollar estate to a man who was murdered about a year earlier. The disposition highlights an unusual bequest amid the settlement proceedings.
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Detroit
Frederick B. Gray
Ottawa Christmas opening fuels parade sales and sales
The Ottawa Christmas opening drew thousands to main street for a Jaycees parade and after parade specials. Merchants reported unexpectedly strong sales in the cold weather and four pages of Red Hot specials boosted shopping in the Herald edition. The piece notes Saunders Music Store under Walter Butler and other local business activities including carpet pricing shift to square foot, Ward tire shop build, and a Dairy Queen seasonal closing.
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Jaycees
Red Hat
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Herald
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Montgomery Ward
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Ward
Inheritance Left to Alfred Williams and Ada Williams
Wednesday the estate passed to Alfred Williams 66 and his mother Ada Williams 87 in Detroit. The two were slain with Gray’s sister Mrs. Gray and the murders remain unsolved. A court aide reported Gray was too ill to be told, living with guardian niece Mrs. Fanny Conway, the other will beneficiary.
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Gray
Detroit
Fanny H. Conway
Conway
Quieting Title Suit In Ottawa Kansas District Court
Ambrosia Hernandez and Isabel J Hernandez sue to quiet title to last 50 feet of Lots 37 39 and 41 in Block 1 of Fits Place Ottawa Franklin County Kansas seeking judgment that they hold fee simple joint tenants with right of survivorship. The petition asks the court to determine adverse interests and bar all claims. defendants must plead by January 4 1967. Basil W Kulsy attorney for plaintiffs Christina Worth clerk of district court noted.
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Ambrosia Hernandez
Isabel J. Hernandez
Sulit
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