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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1955
Page
2
An editorial laments American focus on nuclear energy and electronics while Italy leads with a new shoe designed for driving, featuring a rubber spur to ease accelerator pressure. It argues for practical footwear suited to urban work life over traditional high shoes, urging fit for desk work and modern routines.
Acknowledging deadly highway tolls, Governor Stratton of Illinois considers calling out the National Guard to patrol roads over New Year’s weekend to deter unsafe driving. National Safety Council warns of a record 420 highway deaths during the coming weekend, as 1955 totals are projected near 38,000.
The piece riffs on the Ford Foundation selling stock for 600 million and its potential impact on markets and interest rates. It muses about using the funds to buy and return Nevada to Indians and lampoons holiday family dynamics with a neighbor missing at a reunion and Grandma's misbehavior prompting discipline for Junior.
The discussion on Ike's next move has moved to the point where Clare Boothe Luce is named among potential contenders, a step beyond dark horse speculation and toward a nightmare scenario for some observers.
A state in India reports tigers and lions killing about 700 people yearly. The editorial argues civilization will end this danger more humanely by eventually running down the suffering 700 on Main Street rather than dragging them to the jungle.
A casual remark notes station wagons now crowd the curb while attics fade from use in ranch homes. The era’s shift moves items once stored up high to the back of cars as four in every ten autos today are wagons and parking space tightens.
Readers are reminded that the 12th night tradition should end with the tree removal before the arrival of December utility and other bills.
An essay reflecting on how the year might have been different. The narrator muses on warnings ignored, minor crashes averted, lessons learned, and regrets about habits such as smoking, swearing at alarms, and overreacting to heat. He jokes about future changes and stock market hopes.
Snippets from Ottawa and area history mention Dr W J Scott being named CCC corps physician 35 years ago Floyd Perkins visiting Wellsville Pvt Warren Capron departing for San Diego 25 years ago Ottawa police car crash at Fourth and Main Burglary at Pomona post office netting 74 Dr and Mrs L V Dawson attending a Kansas City hockey game 50 years ago Mr and Mrs H F Ellis traveling to Norwood for a 25th anniversary celebration Mrs S S Huff of Baldwin urban visit Buick car bought by Mart Getchell of Williamsburg
Case Q-334 Dr George W Crane addresses a mother concerned that Jerry P 12 is slow in reading causing an inferiority complex. He recommends home tutoring through comic books flash cards and a family reading routine to raise self esteem and reading skills within weeks. He also promotes his booklet How to Tutor Your Child at Home and a response method via The Hopkins Syndicate Melott Ind.
Commissioner Russel G. Harrington announced in Providence that new income tax forms are in the mails. He said at a testimonial dinner that the forms are more understandable than those produced in recent years.
The Ottawa Herald shows subscription options by mail with monthly and long term plans. Rates appear for one month three months six months and one year, though the OCR text is garbled and unclear on exact prices and names. The segment references staff or columnists Don Snedaker Don Huls and Roward Hoadley.
A dense listing of daytime and evening TV programming across multiple channels, including CBS and Lux Video Theatre, with show titles such as Captain Kangaroo, The Twilight Zone, You asked for a compact card tease and the source provides a broad, scan-like schedule. The piece catalogs news, games, dramas, and kids’ shows with numerous titles and times, reflecting a historical TV guide snapshot.
Radio schedule fragment lists KTJO KMBC WDAF and EMBC programs for December 28 with news shows basketball games boxing and entertainment broadcasts. Mentions Morgan Beatty Gildersleeve Goons Show Dick Jockey and Boxing events plus a church invitation for next Sunday.
A column invites readers to send general interest questions with self addressed envelopes to Sylvia Sage at the SafeRvnene News Herald in Hutchinson Kansas. Anonymous mail is not considered.
Holly was used by pagans to brighten homes for a large winter festival. Early Christians forbade holly, then Roman Christians adopted it for Christmas to blend with pagan timing and help make Christian homes less conspicuous.
The article discusses the Christmas rush sustaining program used by many stations and its potential interruption or replacement. It notes the possibility of discontinuation by the network and suggests writing NBC at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York 20, NY, to confirm if it will be broadcast again after New Year’s.
A kilometer is a little more than half a mile. It is about 0.62 of a mile. Ten kilometers equal about six and a fifth miles.
The remark is often attributed to Franklin D Roosevelt but is actually from Ralph Waldo Emerson. In Emerson s The Conduct of Life published in 1860 he writes that most great historical results come about through discreditable means.
Parents of a young divorcee may announce the upcoming marriage as for a first marriage. A sample wording is Mr. and Mrs. Join Smith have the honor of announcing the marriage of their daughter Celia Ann King. Alternatively Celia Smith King may be used.
Greta asks about the status of the radio program Backstage Wife once heard daily but now discontinued with no explanation. The answer suggests the show may have been discontinued by local authorities or station management.
Pinky Lee real name Pincus Leff born in St Paul Minnesota. He married Bebe Dancis 23 years ago and has two children Morgan 20 Patty 15. He began in vaudeville after high school, lives in Beverly Hills, and enjoys painting caricature cartooning and home projects. Contact NBC 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York for more information.
A note suggests to Darlene that silver polish used on silver can be applied to aluminum to keep it bright and looking like new. The advice emphasizes using the same polish for aluminum as for silver to maintain shine.
A reader asks if a girl may wear a boy’s class ring on her left hand and whether she can wear both her own class ring and a boy’s ring simultaneously. The reply explains current norms, clarifying personal choice and social expectations.
Lane residents enhance Christmas season with visits from relatives across Kansas and Missouri. Air Force staffer Bruce Landess returns from San Antonio for a 10 day furlough to spend time with his parents. Lane M Y F Caroling, high school basketball action, and a Lane Fair Association dance are noted among numerous family gatherings and local activities.
A girl usually wears her boyfriend's class rings on the ring finger of her left hand. If she wears her own ring, she places it on a right hand finger. Rings are often exchanged. the boy may wear her ring on his right little finger or, if small, on a chain. The girl may do the same if the boy's ring is too large.
A community member asks if a second baby shower is appropriate after a prior heartbreaking loss. The response supports a friendly gesture while suggesting they first learn what layette items she already owns to avoid duplication.
Dear Sylvia asks where to check Bible volumes with a 1753 date or crude goat skin binding for value. The answer lists several old book dealers in New York and nearby cities including Argosy Book Stores, Thomas and Eron, Dauber and Pine Bookshops, and Frank Glenn Book Shop with addresses in New York City and Kansas City.
Deeds filed include George Young to Harold Good in Wellsville SE section 28 15 15 21 Hayden Turner to J L Turner NE corner of S S of NE 31 15 19 Raymond Ford to Arthur Hill W 95 ft of Lot 14 McLain Add Wellsville Anchor Savings & Loan to Geo Hough Lots 30-32-34-36 Blk 30 BST George Pinney to George Hough Lots 26-28 Blk 30 BST Add Roy Good to A J Dusin Lot 34 Lot 36 Blk 4 BST Add Otis Foster to E L Frzee Lots 13-14-15-16 Blk 1 Rantoul Robert Shields to Gladys Haney Lots 6-7 Blk 1 Steens Add Wellsville Ted Mier to George Shaw Lots 1-2 N 1-3 of Lot 3 Blk 12 Emerson Add and T J Bivins to Elmer McDaniel Lots 22-23-24 in All Blk 22 Wellsville.
A double funeral service was held December 22 at Lamb Funeral Home for Rev H Mac D Thompson and his wife, who died December 18 and December 21 respectively. Rev Roger Fredrikson and Dr W A Elliott officiated. Mrs Roger Fredrikson sang hymns with accompaniment by Mrs J R Henning. Pallbearers were Wesley Trout, S C Christerson, Ray Schmidt, Neil Bullock, Robert Winchester and W H Douglas. Burial followed at Highland Cemetery.
Remove the cake from its pan as soon as it cools, about one hour after baking. This ensures maximum crust forms on the sides and bottom rather than sticking to the pan.
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