Side Swipes in The Day's News
Fifty cases of local library statistics and a health update share the page. Ottawa's Carnegie Free Library reports 34 percent of residents registered borrowers with 884 new registrations and an 18 percent rise in circulation. New books totaled 1160, and 40 interlibrary loans occurred. Patricia Ermey, hospitalized in Wenatchee, Washington, recovers from a diabetic coma after a critical blood sugar reading of 1700, treated with insulin and IV fluids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Carnegie Free Library
Patricia Ermey
I. E. Ermey
S. Main
Wenatchee
Wash
Patricia
Versal Ermey
Holden
Washington
Lucerne
Form Organization To Work For Mental Health Clinic
Rev. John Sweigart elected president of an interim group to push groundwork for a Franklin County Mental Health Clinic. Officers named at the North American Hotel. Dr. David Laury outlined clinic operation, funding, and locations in several counties. Overbrook man William Gibler killed when a tree he cut fell on him. tax levy potential for clinic discussed with state hospital support and local fundraising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sweigart
Grace _ Episcopal church
Franklin County
Martha Frazier
Shreveport
Ottawa
Kas
William Or
Bill
Psie ‘Mary
Poland
Nelson
Elsie Mary
Don Capper
Wilhave
Liam Martin
Douglas Gleason
David Laury
Russell Crites
Lamar Phillips
Frank Holden
Ottawa Lions Club
Laury
Douglas
Atchison
Shawnee
Sedgwick
Saline
Wyandotte
Anderson
Kansas
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Overbrook
William Gibler
Gibler
Marten
Franklin Coun
Sarah Gibler
Groundhog Day Weather Outlook and Local Bell Display
Forecasts hint Groundhog Day may pass without shadow as clouds linger. A brass sheep bell from 1878, owned by Clyde Morgan of northwest Ottawa, is on display at the Herald office alongside a suspected meteorite formation found in Franklin County over two decades ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Clyde Morgan
Northwest
Ottawa
Franklin County
Virginia
Europe
Switzerland
Morgan
Floods spread as heavy rains lash Appalachians
Toll rises with 13 dead across Kentucky West Virginia and Virginia as new rains extend floods into the South. President Eisenhower designates disaster areas and Red Cross commits 0.5 million for relief while new warnings surge through Tennessee North Carolina and Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appalachian Mountain
Kentucky
West Virginia
Virginia
Eisenhower
Thomas B. Stanley
Southwest
Alfred M. Gruenther
American Red Cross
Tennessee
North Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
East Tennessee
Chattanooga
Knoxville
Sevierville
Little Pigeon River
U. S. Weather Bureau
Asheville
N. C
Southern Railroad
Vandals Wreck 23 Feet of Garden Wall
Mrs. BE. W. Crandall’s brick wall at 424 South Cedar, three feet high and 125 feet long, was toppled by vandals last night. The wall had sections damaged previously. authorities report this brings total damage to about 75 feet. Crandall, a noted gardening enthusiast who won Yard of the Year last September, reports ongoing vandalism as police investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. W. Crandall
South Cedar
Garden Club of Ottawa
Traffic Deaths in Topeka and State Records 1957 Totals
Kansas traffic fatalities listed by the state accident records section show 1 death in the last 24 hours and 32 to date for 1957, compared with 49 in the same period in 1956.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
Dulles Replaces Nasser As Most Hated Man In Britain
In London British and Indian critics sour on Dulles after his Suez remarks and India Kashmir actions. Nasser’s popularity wanes amid Suez Canal fallout, while Nehru climbs in perceived unpopularity. British papers condemn U.S. and French positions, marking widening anti-Dulles sentiment across parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dulles
Nasser
Britain
London
France
Middle East
U. S
Primel
Nehru
India
Department of
Department of Corrections
Kashmir
U.N
Pakistan
Nassser
Suez Canal
Dulles Long
Senate
Eisenhower
Daily Telegraph
Daily Mirror
Egypt
Suez Canal Co
Boy Scouts Supper and Bazaar at Garfield School
Troop 74 Chili Vege table hosts supper and bazaar on Monday February 4 at 6:00 p.m. at Garfield School. Tickets are 50 cents with proceeds likely for troop activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
Protest Jet Flight Tests After Crash Over School Yard
VAN NUYS Calif a wave of protest rose after a four engine airliner collided with a jet fighter during testing above Los Angeles area and crashed into Pacoima Junior High School. Seven died 78 injured including many pupils as fragments struck the field and nearby homes. Rep Hiestand urged an immediate investigation and halt to tests over populated zones. Fire and rescue crews worked under frantic crowds as hospitals treated dozens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Nuys
Calif
Washington
Edgar W. Hiestand
Rolandik
Owen
Navy
Northop
Douglas
William Carr
Archie JR Twitchell
Jand
Waldo B. Adams
Rey Nakazama
Los Angeles
Ronnie ,Brann
Bob Zatlan
Pacoima
Hossipitals
Dissatisfied At GOP Policies In Kansas
House Republicans voiced complaints they were ignored by Senate GOP members in budget decisions. They opposed a plan to take up appropriation bills first, then seek revenue measures. Senator Paul Wunsch defended the process while House leaders said the caucus aimed to orient new legislators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate Gop
Senate
Paul Wunsch
R-Kingman
GOP
Robert Anderson
Ottawa
Ways and Means Committee
House Gop
Two-Car Collision In Wellsville Left Cars Damaged
A two car crash occurred yesterday at a Wellsville intersection east of Main Street at 14 p m. Lena Elizabeth Bloss 57 of Wellsville drove a 1951 Chevrolet east while Robert N Oshel 20 of Edgerton drove a 1951 Mercury north. Sheriff Jay Brown said Oshel claimed he saw Bloss and braked but skid on ice and slush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellsville
Lena Elizabeth Bloss
Robert N. Oshel
Edgerton
Jay Brown
Osher
Bloss
January Fire Loss in Ottawa Toplines a $250 Toll
Ottawa Fire Department annual report notes total January damage of 250 dollars from four regular alarms, three still alarms and four misc calls. Incidents include Wilson Estate thawing pipes fire, gasoline washings, tractor gaso line teak, clothes dryer fire, oil heater, grass fires, locked child, lighting short, standby grass fire, and burning mattress in city jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ottawa Fire Department
Wilson Estate
N. Main
W. W. Rodgers
South Oak
Sheldon Tractor Co
M. Pacheco
King
Wilson and
Walnut
First
Sears
City
Weather forecast for state with snow and warm winds
Considerable cloud persists into Saturday with snow likely tonight across northwest and north central areas spreading statewide by morning and continuing light snow into Saturday. Temperatures range from lows near 5 to 10 degrees northwest to 20 degrees in the south, highs near 25 to 35. Record highs and lows noted. hourly readings provided ending 8 am today. yesterday's sky was cloudy with south winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wees
Bill Would Hike Pay Of Legislators In Kansas House
The Kansas House proposed a constitutional amendment to raise legislator pay from 5 to 10 dollars per day and expenses from 7 to 15 dollars. Top session salaries would rise from 300 to 600 dollars, and 150 to 300 dollars for special sessions. The measure aims to curb lobbyist meals and attract capable lawmakers. A separate Forestry, Fish and Game Commission bill seeks to break a deadlock by adding one at large member to the six member panel amid resignation and successor disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
Cone Mission
John Casebser
McPherson
Cascheer
Caseheer
Forestry, Fish and Game Commission
Sixman Commission
Dave Leahy
Forestry, Fish and Game
To Make County Home Ec Survey
Mary Dean Holle Franklin county home economics agent announced a forthcoming survey to improve home economics programs for all. The sampling effort will visit 150 homes: 50 in Ottawa 50 non farm homes elsewhere and 50 rural. Questionnaires from state and national groups cover all home living areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Mary Dean Holle
Miss Holle
Ottawa
State Home Economics
On Home Economics
Washington, D. C
Six Burglaries In Osage Co
Six burglaries were reported in Osage county last weekend with homes chosen in Olivet and Osage City. Thieves entered through rear doors, stole auto batteries, tools, tires, wheels, and cash. A prior inland test in Marshall county informed the survey now visiting Osage City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Nome Economics Advisory Com
Osage County
Olivet
Osage City
Marshall County
Frank Johnson
Johnson
Hewitt
Gamba Brothers
Hewitt’s
Iola
Elmer Hen
Tipton
Iowa
Cording
Moran
Tola
Donald
A. Hennings
James Helton
Dallas
Tex
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ee A A.sung
Osawatomie
Ste Gaga
Gre
Anwar
Jehildren
Nancy Morrisey
Ottawa High School
J. T. Morrisey
Cedar
Continental Air Lines
M. C. Dougherty
Northrop Aircraft, Inc
Jack Bacich
Curtis A. Adams
Glendale
Osage Co
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!