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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1959

Page

2

Peace on Earth editorial on Eisenhower’s peace mission

The piece salutes President Eisenhower returning from a 22,000 mile trip to press world peace amid current tensions. It notes good health and public reception, mentions a Western summit and planned April talks, and muses on whether personal diplomacy will bring lasting peace while praying for “on earth peace, good will toward men.”

Tke Near East Berlin Christ Eisenhower

This And That by Jph

A satirical column threads a series of quick vignettes on modern life. It notes fuel claims of small cars, a Texas butler with a daily Christmas tree, potential Christmas tree fires, more toys accidents, odd postal quirks, a Greek coinage from a president’s visit, a hopeful baking contest winner, a neighborly home routine, and a nod to John Foster Dulles as an indispensable yet overlooked figure.

Texas

Robber’s confession tests Kansas City understaffing

A Wichita man wanted in Kansas City Kansas for robbery was arrested in St. Louis and, upon return to Kansas, admitted several store holdups. He said Kansas City Kansas offered lower odds of capture due to police understaffing, raising concerns that crooks study town records to find vulnerable places. The piece argues well-funded police protect small communities best against crime.

St. Louis Kansas City Kas Kansas

Marriage Licenses and Local News From Ottawa

Auld Lang Syne notes death of John Wiscombe in Benton Harbor Michigan. Marriage licenses issued to Bert Burgoon of Homewood and Ardith Northway of Ottawa, and to Edward E. Groom and Golda A. Shepherd of Ottawa. Postmaster Quin adds nine extra men for holiday rush. Walter Bell and Robert Latimer return from Overbrook. Luke Bolton visits Topeka for Christmas with relatives.

Bert Burgoon Homewood Ardith Northway Ottawa John Quin Edward E. Groom Golda A. Shepherd

Thyroid treatment options debated by Dr Mother

Dear Dr Mother explains that radioactive iodine therapy can reduce goiters and may replace surgery in some cases but requires doctor judgment. The piece discusses goiter risks, thyroid removal, and the possibility of needing thyroid hormone afterward, with reassurance about radioactivity levels.

M.J S.B

Prayer for today lines from scripture and prayer

Prayer text reflects the wise men presenting gifts to Jesus and a contemporary invocation thanking God for Jesus Christ. It asks for forgiveness, cleansing of self-love, and worship in spirit and truth through the Saviour, concluding with Amen.

Jesus Christ

Ottawa Herald local rates and staff listing

The Ottawa Herald lists subscription rates for trade area by mail and outside area with monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual options. It credits Robert B. Wellington as editor and Guy Snedaker as publisher and notes AP affiliation and exclusive republication rights.

S. Main Ottawa Kansas Robert B. Wellington Csessseeseseeee Guy Snedaker Ssecuees Associated Press

Television schedule chaos overload on multiple channels

A long, garbled OCR listing of TV programs across NBC ABC and local channels. It names numerous shows and times including Untouchables, Take Five, Groucho, MovieTime, The Edge of Night, Walt Disney programs, News, Sports, and various soap operas with scattered references to actors and times, reflecting a chaotic daily lineup.

Jack Layton Hitencockie Houndarteorn Eynle_ Ford oRocky Hound Jack Paar Morvte Dev Nelaou Betty Hutton Dofina Reed Daily Word Johnny Ringo p—McCoya Johnny Ringoere Bachelor Xmage Music Zahe Grey Bill Dick Clark Pik Clark Roany Newa N. Ventor Nelson Ores Eciaaire Fe Lite Riley Ggg PO Walt Disney Walt Guiding Light Donna Reed Gus Gogh Deslin M Squad World Tursle Love Bob Queen Death Valley Dr. Malone Dee Nelson Sreyboye Pee

Richmond Residents Share Christmas Plans

Richmond area residents reveal Christmas plans compiled by Mabel Chandler. Families listed include the DeGarmos, Lytles, Shaws, Platis, Werts, Oestriechers, Roberts, Stevensons, DeGarmos, Monroes, Sharples, Powellsons, Pedros, Rockers, Chandlers, Lickteigs, Horbergers, Atchisons, Sechrests, Vinings, and visiting relatives across Ottawa Clinton Garnett Lawrence Har risonville and St George. Father Owen and Father Xavier mentioned among clergy.

Richmond Area Mabel Chandler Allen DeGarmos Lou Lytles Wellsville

Bethel Centennial Area News Highlights Local Families

Area News From Bethel Centennial lists numerous local families and residents connected to nearby towns. Entries include Frank and Dietrichs with the Raymond Colemang group in Warrensburg, Kerschners in Gardner, Edwards with sons in Hillsboro, Minnie Phillips and McLees in El Bennetts, Kuikens and mothers in Kansas City, Bowmans Hepner and Mardick groups, Oehrle and Vance families in Overbrook, and many Christmas programs and church events across Bethel area. Rev Parrott to fill Bethel pulpit. Globe and Bru baker school programs noted.

Raymond Oehrlelot Lawrence Ma @ Vance Overbrook Albert Turner Bethel M.Y.F Bill Valentines W. S.ship Hall Valentines Charles Jones -J Clark G. C Garden City Parrott Baldwin Bethel Ruth Kingery Globe School Brubaker School Mabel Gillilant Ivan McLees Burlington

KOFO Radio Schedule Highlights and News Summaries

A compact KOFO broadcast slate lists program times and titles from 4:00 to 5:45 PM and includes multiple daily News Summary segments. The lineup features church services, music programs, sport updates, and community features across KOFO Karavan and related shows.

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