Building defense letter praises Franklin County jail history
From Our Readers defends the ancient jail's dignity while correcting its age estimates. The writer recalls Ottawa in 1904, mentions the 1906 construction, the sheriff William R. Cody era, and debates over plans and pil lars. He recalls Judge Kerr and police court sessions shaping local memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Ottawa
William R. Cody
Judge Kerr
Roy Bean
Pecos
Clarence W. Moody
Burlington
Iowa
Lettuce Cigaret Tried By Ardor Of Bravos Company
A writer recounts a column about substituting lettuce for tobacco leaves to create a non nicotine cigaret named dactuca sativus. Bravo Smokes experiments yield full scale production with 105 workers on three shifts and claims lower tar and ammonia, while tobacco profits and public intrigue remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puzant C. Torigian
Mr. T
Torigian
Bravo Smokes, Inc
Bravo
Hereford
Capt
John Smith
United States
Surgeon Generals Office
Pocahontas
John
Laughing Water
Measles Fight P.T.A. Pushes for Vaccine Drive
A letter from Mrs. F. G. praises a Parente Teacher Association led measles vaccination program in a poor area. Dr. Molner argues measles vaccine may wipe out the disease within years and urges broader community action with doctor and pharmaceutical support. He notes vaccines as routine for babies in the future and stresses early protection and public trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parente Teacher Association
P.T.A
F. G
Ottawa figures era changes in 25 and 50 years past
Auld Lang Syne recalls Dr. Ray Curry moving to the C. F. Wolf estate west of Ottawa to set up kennels while keeping a veterinary clinic at 112 S. Hickory. The Ottawa Chamber of Commerce board takes over duties of the Franklin County Agricultural Society. Fifty years ago Elvie Allison, a city night officer, announced a bid for sheriff on the Democratic ticket. Latham and Sons expanded with Chanute operations, naming J A McCandless to lead likely from Ottawa.
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Ray Curry
C. F. Wolf
Ottawa
S. Hickory
The
Ottawa Chamber of Commerce
Franklin County Agricultural Society
County Fair Board
Elvie Allison
Cherry Street
Television Log Mayhem of 1960s Time Slots
An extensive TV schedule lists programs and times from 5:00 PM to past midnight. It includes Bat Masterson, Rifleman, News blocks, soaps like The Young Marrieds, game shows, broad comedy, westerns, and features such as The McConnell Story and Pillow Talk. The log captures channel lineups, host appearances, and reruns across daytime and primetime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Kangaroo
Eye Guess
General] Hospital
Andy Griffith
Morning Star
Dick van Dyke
Paradise Bay
Whizzo’s Playhouse
Merv Griffin
Mike Douglas
the McConnell
General Hospital
Torey and Friends
Jungle Jon
Three Stooges
Casper
Woody Woodpecker
Rifleman
Bat Masterson
Wells Fargo
Ottawa Herald masthead and subscription rates 1965
Ottawa Herald publishes daily except Sunday and holidays from Ottawa Kansas. Editor and Publisher is Robert B Wellington. Rates list: trade area by mail one month 1.00 three months 3.00 six months 5.00 one year 9.00. Outside trade area by mail one month 1.50 three months 4.25 six months 8.00 one year 15.00. Copyright 1965 by Ottawa Herald Inc. Member of the Associated Press. The AP is entitled to exclusive use for local news and AP dispatches.
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S. Cedar
Ottawa
Kansas
Robert B. Wellington
Ottawa Herald, Inc
Associated Press
Carol Channing No House Of Orange Si
Cynthia Lowry of AP Television Radio reviews NBCs Sunday night news special The Daughters of Orange It uses film library material to create a gossipy romantic television feature highlighting Carol Channing and NBCs approach to entertainment journalism.
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Carol Channing
House of Orange
Cynthia Lowry
NEW York (Ap
NBC
TV Highlights and Critics Watch Weekend Lineup
A reviewer catalogs prime time offerings across channels. Highlights include The Survivor on Channel 9 at 6:30 p.m. and Dr Kildare on Channel 4 at 7:30 p.m. Walk the Proud Land on Channel 9 at 9 p.m. and Golden Girl on Channel 13 at 9 p.m. Also noted are Gun Fury on NBC and a Holland royal history segment. Carol Channing special judged disappointing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bat Masterson
Huckleberry Hound
Rifleman
Weal Sports
Wells Fargo
TOC Net
Oi Arce
John Forsythe
Jessie James
Lucille Ball
Dr. Kildare
Andy Griffith
Shenandoah
Andy Williams
Hazel
Pe Place
Strollin
Wea
Hollywood Palace
Detectives
Merve Griffin
Ernie Bradovich
918Th
Channel 4
Yvonne Barlow
Carl Noyes
Milton Orloff
Blair
Peyton Place
Marian
David
Audie Murphy
Anne Bancroft
Pat Crowley
Golden Girl
Mitzi Gaynor
Dale Robertson
Dennis Day
Channel 13
Sidney Poitier
Harlem
Harry Belafonte
Channel 5
Donna Reed
Rock Hudeson
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D.w
Joseph G
Molner
Father
Jesus Christ
E.J
Latham and Sons
Mound City
Pleasanton
Chanute
J. A. McCandless
Latham Firm
Vietnam
CBS
ABC
Cousin Ken’s Carnival
Torey Times
Newses
Smothers Brothers
Red Skelton
McHale’s Navy
F Troop
Petticoat Junction
Eye On
Kansas City
Johnny Carson
Ben Casey
Perry Mason
Highlight
Faith
House of Lords
Wdaf-Tv
Griffin
McConnell
Alan Ladd, June Allyson
America
Ottawa Herald
Armature
MACK
Servicenter
T.v.radio Service
Aline Saarinen
Holland
NATO
Wilhelmina
Zenda
Vile Yan Moe
werLan
Wes
IBM Training
Texaco
Highway 59
4Th Street
Garnett
Lyons and
Iola
Call Floyd May
Floyd May Texaco Incorporated
P.O
Chanute, Kans
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