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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1959
Page
2
An editorial urges vaccination after a Great Bend boy dies of diphtheria and more cases arise in the city. It recalls pre vaccine epidemics, cites Kansas City 1956 as a scare that spurred immunization, and warns that laxity leads to outbreaks. It stresses that the vaccine is available and children must be protected.
A short reflection on a toddler’s reaction to Santa Claus and early holiday buzz. The piece notes toys, decorations, and music arriving before Thanksgiving. It ponders commercialization but ends with a hopeful message that Christmas shines through a child’s joy and anticipation.
A quirky collection of observations comments and wordplay about Christmas cards gigas and gigadollars government workers Canada depth charges and airline hostess with humor and a practical high school shop training note. It blends jokes and observations in a column voice.
The Ottawa Herald lists delivery rates for trade area and outside trade area by mail with monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and yearly options. It notes Associated Press rights and exclusive republication of local news and AP dispatches.
A reader letter warns that modern life heightens tension through competition while another asks about smoking not inhaling and its cancer risk. Dr Molner responds on healthy competition, and readers share tips on iodine intake and arthritis relief from Dr. Molner’s pamphlet.
Eight Ottawa High School girls Leva Lash Olive Dickson Eula Drake Adeline Shinn Leona Carson Dorothy Madison Jean Jones and Julia Jane Alderman travel to Lebatha for a Girl Reserve conference. W H Dad Martin supplies food and wood to about 40 needy families. J A Fouts suffers heart trouble. H F Sheldon proposes a new business building at 4th and Main. Clarence Moody injures his arm at the skating rink. Pomona school radiator burst leaving the building briefly without heat.
A scan of Monday prime time lists programs across Channel 4 NBC Channel 5 13 CBS Channel 9 ABC including Bandstand Wen's Fun T News Weather Sports and a mix of classic shows such as I Love Lucy Love of Life Beulah and Rin Tin Tin with titles like Jack Paar Movie Danny and Sign Off.
A devotional prayer asks God to open eyes to peace, gird spirits to do good, forgive, restitute, and live Christ like, paving the road to world peace in Christ's name.
Oonik asks Santa to appeal to the Ice King to end the endless winter. Santa agrees but Tweedleknees fears danger, while Keetuk the dog and a makeshift sled become central as they visit a workshop of silver-winged fairies and consider using toys as fuel to build a sled.
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