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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1957
Page
2
Governor elect Docking proposes keeping the 12 percent sales tax residue to fund state revenue, though counties and local taxing units fear losing their shared funds. Without the distribution, cities towns and counties would need new revenue sources, likely raising ad valorem property taxes and shifting the burden back to locals.
A reader questions the annual top ten list of best dressed women noting many have wealthy spouses or own riches. He cites Roz Russell and Princess Margaret, doubts the judging, and expects the same outcome next year, predicting renewed anger.
The governor elect favors Democrats in early picks but a proposed change at the Kansas Highway Patrol head appears driven by politics. Officials say the patrol and the bureau have fine records and would improve with professional, career leadership far from partisan influence.
Capt Marybelle J Nissly heads a call from the Women's Air Force for female musicians to fill three months of absences in the WAF band. The appeal seeks oboe bassoon trumpet bass horn and piano players amid a broader critique of women in brass bands and morale role expectations.
A collage of short notes on 1950s to 1980s topics. Across consumer costs, media, elections, and local business moves, it mentions rising railroad fares, a 35 cent Sunday Times, the hi fi fad, a 1987 hype, and local property transactions including Dr. Davis and Claude Cowan.
Governor Harry Woodring was the speaker at the Kaw Council Boy Scouts annual area meeting in Ottawa. Agnes Jones, daughter of Glen and Mrs. Jones, 712 Grant, had a tonsil operation. A roof fire at 940 S. Main home of D H Metz started by flue sparks. W S Tucker obtained permit to add to dwelling at 1147 S Hickory. Franklin County Dental Society met at Dr H R Webster's Zeliner building with Dr W C Harding in charge.
A four year old boy named Bobby is described as the dictator of his home by his magazine editor father and wife. The writer urges parents to place children with trusted sitters, let them cry, and avoid overindulgence to prevent later problems such as college failure and divorce. Encourage fortitude and early vaccination and dental care with a 200 point test series offered by Dr Crane.
Last minute program changes affect accuracy for tonight’s lineup. Friday January 11 includes Bet Your Life Dragnet Night Out News Today West Point Theatre Annie Oakley then 10 00 Western at 10 30 News and 11 00. 6 00 WDAF Top of Evening 6 30 WDAF Beatty 7 00 WDAF Gildersleeve 7 30 WDAF Conversation 8 00 WDAF News KTJO FM News 8 30 WDAF Bands KTJO Bob and Ray.
Radio schedule fragment lists KTJO FM music blocks and KCMO programs including Boston Blackie World Tonight and Bob Hope. WDAF boxing and sports, KCMA news and Job Clinic appear with Bob And Ray and Philo Vance. Churches invite audiences to attend services.
Gov elect George Docking will fly to Garden City with his party the day after his inauguration to meet President Eisenhower and join him on a Kansas drought areas tour. They depart at 9 a.m. January 15, meet in Garden City at 12:30 p.m., then proceed to Wichita for a 14 state drought conference at McConnell Air Force Base where Eisenhower will address the group.
Entry list shows men named Guy Snedaker Don Huis Don Shipman Howard Hoad registered for event. Names appear linked to ABBS program with brief note on participation status and ordering.
New Hope Baptist church held its annual business meeting with officers elected. The School of Missions begins this week at the church with nightly sessions described as worthwhile. Parishioners Harry Fisher and others attend wedding at Wellsville Baptist church on December 7.
A miscellaneous shower for Carol Stansbury of Topeka was held Saturday evening at the Legion Hall in Williamsburg with 35 attendees. Stansbury set January 26 as her wedding date. Out of town guests included Mrs. E. P. Atteberry of Waverly and others from Ottawa, Lawrence, Kansas City and Ness City.
The Serenaders will perform every Saturday night at the Pla-Mart Paola with a large dance floor and friendly crowd. Soft drinks available and booths can be reserved by calling 878. Old-time dances Thursdays feature round and square dancing with piano violin electric guitar sax and trumpet.
A devotional brief urging calm through prayer. It cites Jeremiah 33 3 and invites readers to seek light and confidence in God s love, ending in the name of Christ. The tone is pious and exhortative, reflecting a religious reflection suitable for a church page.
Mary Ellen received many cards and gifts during her 10 day hospital stay after surgery. Miss Dee Jones of Ness City spent the weekend with Miss Pat Stansbury, returning to Emporia Sunday evening to resume classes at ESTC. Joe Pavlack of Tulsa spent the weekend with his wife and children, while Miss Carol Stansbury and Galen Fienhage of Topeka were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Stansbury.
A Kansas report cites federal tax collections reaching $541,424 for the year, per Gus Koehler, director of Internal Revenue. The totals exceeded figures from 1953 and 1955, reflecting strong revenue performance alongside notes on Brahman cattle imports to Latin American nations to upgrade local stock.
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