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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1961
Page
4
The January 8 Sunday School lesson argues religion enhances good times not spoils them. Jesus frequented festivals and joined celebrations, offering guidance on honesty, purity, and obedience. The piece urges open minds to Jesus for practical help with daily life and stresses that true living pays dividends aligned with His teachings.
GOP Chairman Thruston B. Morton said the Republican Party can move forward with its major principles after Nixon’s Nov. 8 defeat, calling it a temporary setback. He touted 1960s platform as forward-looking and urged a stronger organization ahead of 1962 elections, noting potential resignation and successor discussions. Rep. William E. Miller was re-elected chairman of the congressional committee.
The article argues there is no single best day to advertise as people seek goods and services every day. It advises marketing continuously across all days to maximize buyer attention and outcomes.
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Melgren and family of Xenia Ohio, former residents, visit Ray Coe and Max Hetrick homes. Inez Melgren of Topeka, and Letilla Nelson’s family in Manhattan host a gathering with Clyde Wiscombe and Jim Wiscombe families. Donna Browning at Hays College spends holidays with sister Mrs. Dick Dillon. Lloyd Frankhauser and family of Haviland Kansas visit C. K. Rich family. Max Hetrick dines with Oscar Casto family in Topeka.
HDU News reports Richmond members met with Mrs Harriet Johnson and Mrs Margariete Roberts for the January gathering. The lesson on The Use of Credit was led by Mrs Fred Kuiken. Worthwhile group was entertained at Mrs Allen Reed's home. Plans were laid and leaders appointed.
Franklin County 4-Hers face a busy week with a state cherry pie contest in Wichita where Patricia Aber sold represents the county. The winner advances to the national contest in Chicago on Feb 2. Silver trays and mixers await top finishers. Also, Silver Leaf hosts a county wide party Saturday and a leaders banquet Monday sponsored by the Bankers Association. Training for automotive project leaders is set Jan 11 at the extension office. Local banks are recognized sponsors for the 4-H Journal and calendars now available at the extension office.
Silver Leaf 4 H members including David Milburn James Dunn Alfonso Mages John Ott Jill Jefferis Mary Ann Hewitt Patricia Abersold Diane Bones Pam Mavity and Dorothy Glanville performed square and folk dances for Senior High Assembly at Ottawa High School. As a community service project 80 Silver Leaf carolers sang at nursing homes and residences. Princeton Jolly Workers cooking girls met at Stinsons for their first cooking meeting Lois Stinson demonstrated measuring ingredients.
Kansas State Board of Pharmacy ordered the closing of the two Burlington drug stores for four weeks each after meetings in Kansas City. The penalties followed illegal sale of drugs and related violations cited by board members.
Robert Barnes at 826 Ash offers upholstery for truck seats, tarp and canvas repair, and canvas awnings with contact CH 2-3243.
The state drug board ordered the Cooksey Drug Co to remain closed for TM days during January and Foster Drugs to shut from February 1 through February 28. The measures were staggered to avoid leaving residents without prescription service. Three board members attended: Forrest C. Bradley of Pittsburg, Warren Lorens of Abilene, and Robert L. Jenkinson of Belleville.
Farmers should keep pig feeders to four per feeder hole and reduce pen density in winter to maintain gains and feed efficiency. A test found 13 sq ft per pig boosts growth 11 percent with 6.5 percent less feed than 9 sq ft. Noting 1961 prices, farm costs stay steady. early-year prices may rise before slaughter increases later. Heat lamps must be used safely with limited bulbs per circuit and proper sockets. January finances: close accounts and prepare taxes. PEOPLES NATIONAL Bank offers farm account books and banking service.
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