Historical Highlights From January Fifteenth
On this date in history the ge delegation withdrew from the five power Naval conference in London after others refused Japan naval parity. Earlier milestones include 1751 Georgia’s first provincial assembly in Savannah, 1831 The Best Friend of Charleston trial run, 1919 Paderewski Poland’s first prime minister, 1929 Kellogg Briand Pact ratified, 1946 US Agriculture Department urging 10 percent more plantings, a 1964 note of Brooklyn fire damages, Cuba-US relations shifts, and Tshombe’s stance on Katanga.
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EE Associated Press Py
London
Japan
Georgia
Savannah
United States
Charleston
Ignace Jan Paderewski
Poland
Senate
U.S
Brooklyn, N.Y
de Castro
Cuba
Moise Tshombe
Katan
United Nations
Bootblack Joe Pasquarello Receives Bankers’ Gift
In Philadelphia, 78-year-old bootblack Joe Pasquarello, known as Joe to friends, has tended footwear for 54 years. He still charges 20 cents a shine and declines tips from about 35 bankers who will honor him with a silver water pitcher. He remains grateful, planning to return to his morning routine for another day and another seven dollars.
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Philadelphia
Razio J
Pasquarello
Joe
Joe Ee
Christmas crafts tips from Franklin County unit
Mrs N V Hudelson spoke at the Beacon Light unit gathering at Mrs Carl Hichengerger s home. She urged early Christmas prep using saved coffee cans as cookie holders lined with foil and decorated tops, and to reuse wrapping paper ribbons and corsages for children s crafts and tree decorations.
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Beacon Light
N. V. Hudelson
Carl Hicheengerger
Huderson
Weather Service Expands Forecasting for Pilots in Midwest
Kansas City Weather Bureau extends its voice weather forecasts to Joplin Columbia Des Moines and Salina via radio to telephone links. Started 1961 as experiment the service is financed by the FAA and now broadened after rising pilot use. A $10 transmitting crystal is the only extra equipment needed by pilots within range.
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Kansas City
Joplin
Columbia
Des Moines
Salina
Kan
United States
Washington
Federal Aviation Agency
Don House
Weather Bureau
Values Guide Child Care for Winter House Play
Guidance on balancing house order with child development during indoor days. Emphasizes a middle-ground approach between permissiveness and strict discipline, creating designated play areas, storing toys, and fostering responsible behavior while accepting that no parent is perfect. Encourages loving, improving parenting through daily problem solving.
Modern Homemakers and Local Club Meetings Summary
Members across several clubs discuss home life values and practical decor. Rosary Crist leads room accessories at Elm Grove. Jan meeting notes include dues, hostess gifts, and future meetings. Prized gatherings feature Christmas parties, guest speakers, and February plans across Centropolis Wycoff and Ottawa units.
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William Fall
Charles Eichenberger
Rosemary Crist
Charles Talbott
Jack Wray
Dean Royse
Everett Stark
J. T. Mercer
Ben Holmes
G. F. Eversmeyer
Princeton
Fay Bishop
Hay
iBishop
Clemence
Alderman
Marilyn Schaub
Peoria
Cliff Detwiler
David Laury
Anderson
Fairmount
Russell Wray
Bill Baldwin
Frances Dunn
Centropolis
Edward Woodsum
Woodsum
Harold Simmons
Edgar Anderson
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Franklin County Home Demonstration Unit
Weather Service
Dren
Dif
Wm. Hase
Ray Spencer
Earl Spencer
Marvin Brenner
Wycoff
Lawrence Lundstedt
Walter Bush
David
Vera Mace
Soviet Union
Mearle Chisteson
Meevorite
Ottawa Herald
Reaior
Ottawa High School
Turner High School
BEARS
Alderman Construction CO
A&p
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company
AL Beets Motors
Bennett Creamery CO
Brown’s Hardware & Sporting Goods
Durbin Coin-Operated Laundry & Dry Cleaners
Dwight Haworth
R. D. Waymire First National Bank
Farm Bureau
INS
Bob Robbins
Budge’s Hardware & Floor Covering
Farmer’s Elevator
Hickory
Buildex, Inc
Heathman Oil CO. & Salvage
National Sign Co., Inc
Nitcher
Ottawa
Ass’n
Ottawa Farm Impl. Co., Inc
Hiway
Ottawa Finance CO
Butler’s
Ottawa Insulation CO
A. J
Andy
Mietchen
Burlingham & Cox
Hughes Auto Parts
Ottawa Packing CO
Chappell Cleaners
Johnson-Golden Auto Parts, Inc
Ottawa Savings & Loan Assn
City & Top Hate Service
Adelbert
Colbern’s Restaurant
Kansas State Bank
PET Shop
Concrete Materials Div
Martin-Marietta Corp
Pearson Welding Service
W. First
Lunger Oil CO
Crites Body Shop
Conoco Service & Appliance Center
Mann-Bell Drug CO
Penny’s
Lawrence Ogg
Charlies Hendrickson
Peoples National Bank
Drake’s Bakery
Montgomery Ward & CO
Porter-Spears Ins
Prager Radiator Service
Price Oil CO
Champlin
Dorothy Price
Boba
Richardson’s Shoe Store
Safeway
Sam's Tire and Supply, Inc
Scott's Store
Saffron Glass CO
Todd Mobile Homes
Topeka Hiway Mower, Inc
Joe Towner
Jay Saner
Mgr. Wills
William’s Dairy Creme Drive-In
Williamson’s Coal & Salvage Co
BOB White Motor Co
Chrysler , Imperial
Plymouth
Vaillant Woolworth’s
Dewey Cook
Mgr
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