University Students Help Restore Nation's Pride
Four University of Kansas students studying in Italy and Germany traveled home via New Orleans and US 59. Their letter describes tire troubles with an old car, continual muffler failures, and three flats in one night between Moran and Kincaid. A night-time stop at Evelyn's Cafe in Kincaid yielded assistance from Mrs. Evelyn Smethers and restaurant patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
Italy
Germany
Moran
Kincaid
Evelyn
Lawrence
Saturday Notebook: Kincaid Guest Help Reflects American Spirit
A travel diary recounts hospitality from Mrs Smethers and friends guiding travelers to Ottawa and back to Europe. The anecdotes praise American generosity and teamwork, noting repairs and transport without requests for pay, plus gratitude from the visitors. Also highlights a carrier boy advancing to a better job, saving $450 and earning income via a summer mower venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Cataract treatment and Sjogren's explained by Dr. Molner
In To Your Good Health Dr. Molner explains cataracts cannot be cured by medicine, surgery is the main option, and lenses or contacts may correct vision afterward. He notes anesthesia eases surgery and eye drops can aid light passage pre op. Sjogren's syndrome is described, with symptoms and unknown cause. readers can request a pamphlet via Dr. Mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph G. Molner
F.M
Sjogren's
J.D.W
Dundee
Danube Freezes Over 150 Years Amid Cold Europe Rail
In a rare winter sight Europe sees the Danube frozen for the first time in 150 years. The piece notes the paradox of beauty and hardship, with commentary on travel mishaps and social notes. It reflects on life, fame, and the quirks of modern culture, including parking and public notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Danube
100 Acres of oats sowed by Frank Davis near Williamsburg
Auld Lang Syne reports Frank Davis sowed 100 acres of oats near Williamsburg. Other notes include Miss Eileen Strickler temporarily assisting at the County Clerk’s office during assessor form preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Davis
Williamsburg
Eileen Strickler
Don Harbison
Prayer Devotional Seeks Deeper Understanding of Scripture
Prayer highlights the living word of God and asks for guidance from the Spirit to deepen understanding of the Bible. It credits the Father and Son and seeks strength to follow His will through Christ our Lord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Weekend Of Fun After Long Week At Ottawa High
After a week of sickness absences and testing Ottawa High School prepares for a lively weekend. Queen of Courts coronation kicks off activities with drill team arching the hall and queen Barbara Heathman and princesses presented to their subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OHS
Barbara Heathman
Kay Barr
Judy Ferguson
Ottawa
Rosie Lister
Art Club
Cyclone
Rick Winchester
Ben Park
Roger Ferguson
Jane Bennett
Local Newspaper Postal Rates and AP Notice
The snippet shows subscription and advertising rates for a Ottawa Kansas newspaper published daily except Sundays and holidays. It lists one month to one year mail prices, outside trade area rates, and a note that The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to local news publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Kansas
Robert B. Wellington
Associated Press
Associated Preas i
Curious Things At Curiosity Day at Wellsville
Seventh grade social studies students at Wellsville presented a range of artifacts for curiosity day to the government class and Supt. W. E. Peterson. Items included a 100 year old gold earrings set and brooch, Swiss coins 1880, a Japanese bamboo fan, a Civil War sword, a 1919 Stars and Stripes issue, a 35th Division World War I book, a Mexican stamp, early Daguerreotype photos, and aged classroom readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellsville
W. E. Peterson
Roy Chambers
John O'Neil
Jim Crist
Debbie Poole
Freddie Knight
Reno
Nevada
Gary Higbie
Stars and Stripes
Jo Ellen Cougnenour
Vicki Holden
Sacramento
Calif
Charles Pierce
Billy Lytle
Mike Holtwick
Wellsville Groups Attend Conferences and Local Activities
Wellsville High School Kayettes with sponsor Helen Courtney attend a KAY unit conference at Spring Hill with Wanda Vinson state director present. Health nurses checked vision weight and height at Wellsville Elementary School Feb 5. Absent students noted at junior and senior high due to illness. Eighth graders visited seventh graders for a Valentine party. Kiwanis gatherings included a pond party with a wiener roast and film viewings on Canada and South Africa. Delights from Fidelis Class meetings at Wellsville Methodist Church with poems and devotions. Crescent Club program on art and cultures with slides. March of Dimes totals: 221.34. American Legion Auxiliary Mothers March raised 153.59 and house solicitation 64.75. Brownie Scouts created Valentine crafts. Roger Seyler earned Eagle Scout at Perry Methodist Church. Genella Patton elected Rebekah Lodge secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellsville High School
Helen Courtney
KAY
Spring Hill
Wanda May Vinson
Rosalie Osburn
Mickey
Wellsville
March of Dimes Fund
Carl Warnock
Louis H. Hanson
American Legion Auxiliary
Business House
Hesper
The Next Station Is Too Far Away
A. I. Van Cleave recalls driving through Louisiana and Texas during a gasoline tax hike. After an engine stall near Shreveport, a forest ranger loaned fuel to reach a station across the line, choosing to pay the Louisiana tax rather than avoid it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. I. van Cleave
Texas
Louisiana
Library Notes Labor Camp Story Told By Russian
New library acquisitions include One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich translated by Max Hayward and Ronald Highley in the Preager edition about Stalin era forced labor camps. Also Honey and Salt by Carl Sandburg, Raise High the Roof Beam Carpenters by J. D. Salinger, and Richard McKenna’s Harper Prize winning novel set on a Yangtze river gunboat amid 1920s China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Denisovich
Max Hayward
Ronald Highley
Stalin
Dutton
Carl Sandburg
J. D. Salinger
Glass
Salinger
Franny and
Zooey
Yangtze River
Assistant Pastor Named for Baldwin Churches
Rev. Garold H. Cooper named assistant pastor of the Wellsville Baptist Church and Baldwin Baptist Chapel. A first year student at Central Baptist Seminary Kansas City, he is a graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University, married with two children, and plans to move to Baldwin once housing is found. He will preach at Baldwin on Sunday night February 10 at Wellsville church.
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Wellsville
Garold H. Cooper
Wellsville Baptist Church
Baldwin Baptist Chapel
Baldwin
Cooper
Central Baptist Seminary
Kansas City
Kas
Oklahoma Baptist University
Respiratory Illness Outbreaks Reported in 10 States
The U S Public Health Service center said acute respiratory disease outbreaks have been reported in Georgia South Carolina Illinois Kansas Maryland Virginia North Carolina Delaware Maine and Vermont. Pneumonia influenza deaths reported weekly by 108 cities remain above the epidemiologic stage for the past month.
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Atlanta
District of Columbia
U.S. Public Health Service
KOFO Sunday Schedule and Shows List
Radio schedule with KOFO AM and FM sign ons and off times covering Easy Melodies News Weather Hymn Time religious services and family programs. Includes Kaleidoscope Triad Music Eventide and KOFO Karavan segments with news weather markets and farm show updates.
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Centropolia Baptist Church
Easy Melodies
the Christophers
First Baptist Church
First Methodist Church
the Masters
Mt. Dread
Triad Sporta
O ‘Triad
Mary Blaine
the Daily Record
Gamnett
Wonderful World of Music
KOFO
Triad Business World
Triad World Report
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Ottawa Herald
South America
Cuba
Canada
New Orleans
Dr. Mother
Iph
JPH
Abraham Lincoln
Coward
Florida
Emerson
Franklin County
C. L. Rathjen
Robert Emley
God
Cyclone Doin
Margaret
Margaret Williams
Anne Machin
Emporia
P. K. Worley
Delores ‘Doman
Kayettes
Nancy Burlingham
Kerry Pound
Myra Droge
Lindy Wallace
Edith Ponton
Kris Ziegler
Edith Keenan
Linda Wheeler
Jo Meeker
Carolyn Christensen
Lavonne Hobbs
Merrily Langdon
Sandy Eagles
Cheryl Dewald
Merida Silvey
Jean Allen
Harriett Bechtle
Darline Diven
Marcia Dorman
Susan Kelly
GAA
Lorena Williamson
Turner High School
Carol Moherman
Pat Rybolt
Karen Kasper
Kathy Reusch
Ellen Speer
Candy Wait
Linda Shaughnessy
OHS Future Farmers of America
Paola Ffa
Roger Adcock
Brad O'Dea
Bob Hayden
Jack Hayden
Rick Wood
Bill Ferguson
Charles Gentner
FFA
Roy Dunn
Lyle Turner
Gary McClay
Osage City
S. S. Bergsma
Ottawans
Law
Rence
Cyclones
Lions
Wellsville News
Bernice Holden
Keith Adriance
Ernest Harris
South Africa
Kiwanis
H. B. Lusk
Wellsville Methodist Church
Lee Chamberlain
Hazel Swartz
Chamberlain
Lusk
Crescent Club
Norman Shannon
Bill Kyle
W. D. Farney
Farney
United Nations
Bernhard Fleming
Donna Lesh
Trene Hagen
Roger Seyler
Bert Seyler, Jr
Perry
Roger
Perry High School
Della Seyler
Genella Patton
Reebekah Lodge No
Rebekah Hall
Thelma Pierce
Noble Grand
Atchdogurself
Shreveport
Austin
Library Notes
Richard McKenna
China
Nell
Kofo AM
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