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!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1955
Page
4
The piece argues that while 44 state legislatures operate independently, closer liaison would reduce cost and confusion. It favors shared liaison officers to harmonize laws on divorce, traffic, pest control, water, and public health, noting many laws pass and later repeal mistakes.
A collage of quips and observations on 1950s life cites Hilton credit cards, a Wichita squadron flyover, and the calendar’s Ten Biggest Stories. It jokes about Ike Eisenhower, television's impact on Southern California, and aging, ending with a note on cooking to avoid waste.
A mother notes a nephew’s fire truck remains functional two weeks after Christmas and the nurse’s kit is still complete. She reflects on children and toys, observing how youngsters often seek new gifts, not old favorites, during opening day and in the days that follow.
A look back recalls near zero temperatures forecast for Ottawa area. A barn on the W E Robinson farm southeast of Ottawa was destroyed by fire. Neighbors of Mr and Mrs Ray Powers in Baxter held a wood sawing bee. Chief H C Branson asked for 500 additional feet of hose for the fire department as 156 new buildings were erected in 1904. N E Stucker transacted business at Olathe.
New York shoppers return gifts after Christmas with surprises in the mix. High end items like a $50,000 necklace to Tiffany’s see no returns from women, while $5,000 rings are swapped for rubies and sapphires. Lingerie and practical items top exchanges, with fewer returns of apparel. The pattern shows men lean toward exotic gifts, pets are often exchanged for size or care issues, and live animals rarely get returned.
In a Dr George W Crane column Case N-317 a 17 year old Norma R asks about a college boyfriend pressuring her to go too far. He cites true love as unselfish and warns that coercion signals lack of love, urging girls to stand firm and seek guidance. The Ottawa Herald carries the syndicated piece with a note on local subscription rates.
Friday January listings show a dense schedule across KFEQ TV stations and affiliates. Programs include The Trail, Early Show, Captain Video, Rin Tin Tin, Perry Como, The Playhouse, The Big Story, Lux, sports and news blocks, plus late night films and variety shows. Names such as Tex McKinney Eddie Fisher Ray Beers Doug Edwards and Garry Moore appear among many.
A fragmented listing shows KMBC and WDAF radio and TV program labels and times including boxing, Juke Box Jury, Grand Ole Opry, Amos and Andy, Dr Bixby, Fibber McGee, Edgar Bergen, and Meet the Press. The chaotic OCR text lists multiple show names and times with scattered station codes.
A long list of Sunday services, Sunday schools, Bible studies, and worship times for numerous churches across the county. Includes Methodist, Baptist, Catholic, Assembly of God, and other denominations with pastors’ names, service times, youth programs, and midweek activities. Names include Leo Sandon, Ronald Seward, Lynn Apperson, J. F. Waring, Willard Ward, Paul Davia, Charles Minsch, Robert Crag, Owen Gote, Ernest Lancee, R. P. Shoemaker, and many more, with locations including Homewood, Princeton, Pomona, Wellsville, Centropolis, Williamsburg, Richmond, and Sterling areas.
A Senate measure from Senator Carlson proposes printing the motto In God We Trust on every U S postage stamp The bill frames the motto as a national emblem while mentioning savings bonds as secure contexts in related notes
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.