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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1961

Page

2

Tranquil Air Quiets State Capitol as New Governor Takes Office

The new governor John Anderson begins staff appointments while the Legislature rides a calm path dominated by Republicans. A tranquil session is expected to address state problems after years of turmoil, with editors noting the era may feel dull but stable. The American Newspaper Publishers Association reports rising newspaper circulation and ads driven by reader services. It predicts daily circulation reaching 81 million by 1985. Subscriptions urged.

John Anderson Kansas American Newspaper Publishers Association Association

This And That by joh concise musings on life and loss

A fragment from a column blends jokes and social commentary. It references tax exemptions, urban drift, government experts, Ike scores, brandy aging, and a Moscow department store sale. The piece mixes humor with observations on modern life, aging, and public life.

Prayer for Today in Faith and Temptation

A devotional prayer invoking God’s grace and protection during disasters and life’s trials. The speaker asks for faithful endurance, pure faith, and steadfast trust in divine love through Christ Jesus.

Christ

Anemia and Health Advice From Dr. Mother

A reader asks about anemia and Red Cross donor rejection. Dr. Mulner explains causes from chronic blood loss to nutrition and glandular issues, noting that treating the underlying problem can improve the anemia and overall vigor. A second letter questions vinegar use and steroid drugs. caution is advised and a note on stomach acid therapy is offered.

Red Cross F. P F.R Mother Dundee

Obituaries and local notes from Franklin County

Mrs. Jennie Pickrell 86 died at her daughter’s home in Franklin County after 72 years residency. H B Brombacher improved after illness. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Vaughn Alexander of Williamsburg. Fort Scott Crossing bridge east of Ottawa under construction by Canton Bridge Company. Crystal Theater installed new silver screen. Frank Cessna arrived from Chanute to be Star Theater projectionist.

Jennie Pickrell Franklin County John B. Davis Mrs Vaughn Alexander Williamsburg Fort Scott Crossing Ottawa Canton Bridge Company Frank Cessna Chanute Star Theater

Ottawa Herald rates and staff notice

The Ottawa Herald lists subscription rates for trade area and outside trade area with monthly and yearly options. The paper notes editors Robert B. Wellington and Guy Snedaker and mentions Associated Press rights and non Sunday publication.

Ottawa Kansas Robert B. Wellington Cccceesesseeeenes Guy Snedaker Ccseseeseees Associated Press

Television Schedule Highlights From a Golden Era

A dense TV grid lists daily time slots with shows such as Popeye Rawhide Route 66 Twilight Zone Bonanza Perry Mason and James Dean era programs. The long catalog mixes cartoons dramas news weather and variety shows across stations and times, reflecting mid century broadcast variety and era personalities.

Turn Unused Articles into Cash with Herald Ads

Local newspaper urges readers to monetize unused text by placing Herald Classified Ads. Learn simple steps to convert old articles, columns, and listings into quick cash with affordable rates and broad reach. Act now to maximize value from dormant content.

Herald

George Looks At Federal Position

TOPEKA AP Former Congressman Newell George of Kansas City Kansas expresses interest in the federal district attorney job. He says he spoke with Robert Kennedy in December and expects an opening after January 20. Incumbent Wilbur G. Leonard would leave next September. others named include Dale Spiegel and Dale Saffels.

Topeka Newell George Kansas City Kas George Robert Kennedy Kennedy Robert F. Ellsworth Lawrence John F. Kennedy Wilbur G. Leonard Eisenhower Dale Spiegel George Docking Dale Saffels Garden City Spiegel Saffels House Democrats

Evening TV Highlights and Fox Trap Injury in Missouri

A TV guide lists Channel 9 presenting Man From Cochise and Twilight Zone while Channel 4 debuts One Happy Family and Our American Heritage on Theodore Roosevelt. In Carthage, Keithington Rider, Purcell city marshal, was shot in the left foot when a trapped fox attacked during trap-line monitoring and surgery follows.

Channel 4 Theodore Roosevelt Wash- Carthage Keithington D. C Lin- Rider Purcell Scomn Rider Webp City

TV Tonight Highlights Channel Lineup

Channel 4 presents Michael Shayne mystery. Channel 9 airs The Law And Mr. Jones. Channel 3 shows Road To Zanzibar with Hope and Crosby at 10 16 PM.

Michael Shayne Law Mr. Jones Don Harrison Channel 4 Channel 9 the Law Channel 3

All Eligible Turn Out For Basketball

Moscow High School completed full turnout for football last fall. Now one of the twenty boys has joined basketball practice, but the 20th boy is over age for basketball eligibility, making the basketball turnout 100 percent of eligible boys.

Moscow Kas Moscow High School Cecil Wichert

KOFO Sunday Broadcast Lineup Card

The schedule lists Sunday's KOFO programs from 7:45 to 9:35 with News and Weather slots at 7:55 8:30 9:30 and family and religious programs including Centropolis Bapt and The Christophers. Easy Melodies airs at 8:40 and 9:35 with Family Worship at 9:00.

Oral Roberts Christophers Herald of Truth Industry On Parade Centropolis the Christophers KOFO Lyndon 1St Baptist Church Maaters Mt. Oread

Coffey County Still In Sheriff's Hassle

Coffey County remains without a sheriff nine weeks after the November election. Initial tallies showed Republican L. H. Allen ahead by 32 votes over T. J. Pierce, a write-in. Pierce protested, a recount favored Pierce by 12, then a judge ruled Allen won by six votes and stayed judgment pending a new trial hearing next Tuesday.

Burlington Kan Coffey County L. H. Allen T. J. Pierce Pierce Allen Jay Sullivan

Beloit Man Heads Fair Associations

TOPEKA AP Roy A Fobes of Beloit was elected president of the Peorane Fairs Association at its 38th annual convention. Jack Brooks of Coffeyville was named vice president Everett E Erhart of Stafford became secretary treasurer New directors elected include Harry Fisher of Fort Scott and Armin Samusleon of Newton.

Topeka Roy A. Fobes Beloit Jack Brooks Coffeyville Everett E.erhart Stafford Hary Fisher Fort Scott Armin Samusleon Newton

Untouchables episode judged as fiction by critics

New York AP reports The Untouchables two part drama is labeled sheer fiction though featuring real names like Elliot Ness and Al Capone. The finale shows Ness thwarting gangsters and a prison train breakout with Capone transferred to Alcatraz amid controversy. Critics note the series uses departed real criminals for realism while stressing it is not intended as official history.

New York Elliot Ness Chicago al Capone Atlanta Alcatraz Ness

Junior Chamber To Meet In Emporia Kansas

In Emporia Feb 3 5 the state Junior Chamber of Commerce convention will pick four outstanding Kansas men aged 21 to 35. All 69 chapters will nominate candidates and attendees will include all nominees. Winners will be chosen from different population divisions.

Emporia Kansas

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Ottawa Herald House Senate By Joh Bernard Goldfine Ike GUM JPH Joseph G. Molner DR. Mulner Dr. Mother F. G H. B. Brombacher S. Locust Crystal Theater The NBC CBS ABC Wib Dev Nelson Gordon Jump Harold Mack Cochise Bill Yearout Huntley-Brinkley Sunset Strip Jack Paar Five Star Theater Zanzibar San Molen Impact Theater Coney Island Witness People's Choice Cartoon Carnival Cartoonland Shari Lewis Captain Kangaroo King Leonardo Allakazam Accent Royals Laker North Carolina State Wake Forest Studio Five Famous Artists Schools Ernie Kovacs Bonanza Perry Mason Mr. Magoo S. Marshall Blue Angela Aatery Avinyu SPR Greenell Mattador 20Th Century Theater Noa Century Theater Sadio New Senators CBS Television Workshop Sacred Heart U.S. Steel Workers Riley Cameo Theater Paul Winchell Chet Huntey College Rocky & His Friends Matty Funday GE Theater Chevy Show Jack Benny the Isanders Loretta Yeune Islanders Dangerous Robin Winston Churchill Blue Angels Cafe Metropole Jack Carson Channel 5 Vanity Fair Nanette Fabray Nanette Wendell Corey Fred Barney Arthur Quarry Marshall Fox Beloit Man Heads Fair Associations James B. Bennett Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Communications Commission Attorney General
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