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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1960
Page
2
A brief reader contribution from the Ottawa Herald dated December 19 1910 presents local commentary and community interests for Tuesday readership. It reflects early 20th century civic concerns and everyday life in Ottawa.
A Ottawa resident thanks the police for their swift and courteous response after returning home to find a break in. The officers’ efficient investigation, hours of questions, and eventual capture of a juvenile are praised, with the writer noting the help received and wishing to repay them in a small way.
A column mixes satire on Winston Churchill and Milo with product trends and seasonal musings. It notes gasoline demand shifts from kerosene to coal oil, jokes about a president in waiting, and quips about Christmas gifting and Kate Smith’s autobiography.
A 57-year-old reader asks about hardening of arteries and dizziness linked to low blood pressure. Dr Molner urges weight control, regular exercise, and periodic exams, noting aging affects all and warning against unnecessary alarm. He links cholesterol reduction to weight loss and diet. The column offers practical, non alarmist guidance.
Ill Mrs. Frank Emerson, living four miles northwest of Ottawa, suffered a stroke but showed improvement. Ottawa University Braves defeated KU 53 to 22 with Gerald Barker scoring 8 for Ottawa. KU used 17 players. The hospital infant was a daughter born Friday December 13 1935 to Dr. and Mrs. C A Scrivener. Rev E A Stucker of Ottawa planned a Baptist revival in Salina. Ottawa back seat drivers complained of hats obstructing doors as wide brims hindered passengers. U S Hannum inspected Home Telephone Company lines at Richter.
A brief devotional reflecting on the Magi visiting Jesus and offering gifts, followed by a prayer asking forgiveness for failing to see Christ in Christmas and seeking rekindled faith and cleansing grace.
A dense TV listings page shows a broad slate across networks featuring Popeye Wib’s Fun Time and Meet the News with Harold Mack. It includes Westerns like Stage Coach West and Wagon Train, variety shows, evening news, and multiple reruns.
Chappaqua New York AP notes a blizzard reshapes daytime viewing as networks push game shows and soap operas. The writer observes the morning audience of working and homemaker viewers amid rail delays and weather. He cites Search for Tomorrow Guiding Light As the World Turns and mentions reruns of nighttime shows.
AP Movie TV writer Bob Thomas reports actor Robert Mitchum denying tax haven claims and explaining his two year Hollywood absence was for personal reasons. Mitchum clarifies he moved back to Maryland near Chesapeake Bay not for tax benefits, contrasting with other stars’ motives.
Art Linkletter speaks about living in Maryland and his reasons to move between places. He notes Maryland familiarity, distances, and his dislike of fame’s toll. He explains choosing roles carefully to avoid losing everything and stresses responsibility to uphold craft.
A listing of tonight's programming across channels 3 to 9. Highlights include Channel 4's Harvey at All Carney and Marion plus O'Connors Ocean and Laramie. Channel 9 features Stagecoach West and My Three Sons, with late film Berlin Express and The Wagons Roll All Night. Channel 5 to 10 present Father Knows Best and Garry Moore, among others.
Friends shared a social hour and refreshments at Mrs Ruth Atchisons marking her first birthday. Mrs Emma Embry traveled to Baltimore Virginia to spend Christmas with her son. Mr and Mrs Lewis Sotsha hosted at the A P Lackteigs in Law rence. Hostesses included Mmes Harold Robertson A Wolfe Virgil Smith and Verna Glaze for a joint WSC S and Elda Barry gathering. Mrs Gerald Dittich led worthy service. Mrs Gene Vining presented the program Emmanuel God With Us.
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