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 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1956
Page
6
A Kansas newspaper item notes a stray, unidentified man from Kansas City found dead near Louisburg after asking a highway patrol for distance to the city. Authorities consider death exposure with no signs of foul play. The page also covers county tax reminders, a wolf drive in Homewood, a Quenemo Masonry centennial, and Topeka budget session debates on revenue, taxes, and legislative powers.
Washington officials report mixed reactions to Eisenhower farm program with praise for the soil bank plan from some legislators in both parties and disappointment from Midwestern Republicans about its impact before the election. Democrats push for 90 percent parity price supports as the only effective aid, with Sen. Humphrey predicting Senate action on a firm farm bill early this session.
Alexander James files a petition for Ottawa mayoral race at the city clerk, with eligibility checks on signatures. Primary on March 20 and election on April 3 depend on sufficient valid signatures. Voters must register in person at city hall. address or name changes require re registration.
A fire in an apartment in Wichita's Planeview district in southeast Wichita killed a one year old Black boy today.
An explosion of undetermined origin destroyed two wooden storage tanks at the Damar Grain Co last night and scattered several thousand bushels of wheat on the ground.
The forecast calls for fair weather in the west and partly cloudy in the east this afternoon tonight and Wednesday with scattered light freezing drizzle or snow flurries mainly in the extreme northeast this afternoon colder in the extreme east today and northeast tonight. Highs 30s to near 50s, lows tonight around 15 to 20s. Yesterday's high 52, low 23. Hourly temps listed. river reading 0.49 foot.
Snow flurries were reported in Ottawa and across several points in Kansas with a low of 26 degrees this morning. The Weather Bureau predicts a chilly dry outlook for the state and possible snow flurries or light freezing drizzle in the northeast tonight with temperatures dipping to 15 degrees.
Proceeds from a charity event at Rantoul for polio relief totaled 88.25, reported by general chair man Steve Needham. Attendance lagged behind last year’s first-time fundraiser, with Ralph Bloomer assisting and outside coordinators Bud Stottlemire C W Schlesmer Damon Moon and Larry Spratt. Auctioneer Bert Detwiler led the auction while music was provided by a group including Rufus Evans Clarence Miller Lillian Weippert Osawatomie Marcella Beets Lane and Dave Miller. Pie and coffee were served under Mrs Nellie Miller with help from Mrs Joe Spratt and Mrs Merle Caylor.
A PTA panel at Ottawa Senior High School auditorium discussed teen age drivers. The session explained ages 14 to 16 licenses, travel limits, and required adult supervision. Attending were moderator Rev Charles P Knight and panel members B W Kelsey Casida Evans Barker.
Gov. Fred Hall called for stricter enforcement of health and safety rules in state licensed nursing homes after a meeting with state department heads. He highlighted fire danger and outlined collaboration among the welfare department health board and fire marshal to reduce risks. About 500 homes with two or more welfare residents fall under licensing.
Three men working in a 16 foot sewer ditch near Paola were buried alive when the bank collapsed at about 4 10 p m yesterday. Bu ford Attebery Roy Ludwig and Wayne Cokeley died of suffocation as rescue efforts continued into the night. About 100 workers labored under freezing conditions aided by two ditching machines and National Guard security. Ludwig was found about 8 43 p m and Attebery's body later in the night. The project involved Griffin Construction Company of Merriam Kansas on a new sewer line in Paola. Ludwig and Attebery had recently joined Gilffin Company crews. Funeral arrangements pending.
Undersheriff Daan Driscoll said Daniel R. Ames and Pat Griffin received cuts and bruises in a northbound 1947 Pontiac that left US 59 three miles south of town and struck a pole. Both were treated at the hospital and released. The accident occurred about 7 15 p m last night. A separate note mentions a Case Tractor on display Friday Jan 18.
TOPEKA reports prolonged dry weather continues to afflict fall seeded crops across Kansas. western farmers take steps to reduce soil blowing hazards as arid conditions persist.
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.