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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1959
Page
2
Ottawa Herald reports a slicker in a neighboring town sold a plan to print a shopping booklet with check off blanks. Merchants paid for ad space, then issued a $35.60 check to a printer and the scam fled town. The piece cautions that new ideas need reliable backing.
A Kansas newspaper voices caution after a Fourth of July weekend filled with explosions. Readers report nerves frayed by fireworks and urge an outright ban in Kansas, noting personal stories of risk and relief as families and children escaped harm.
Twenty five years ago marriage licenses were issued to Verlin B Gragg and Leona M Boyer Cloyce R Kra mer and Opa R Boyer all of Melvern Roy Rice leased a service station at Logan and Main A coyote was shot in the yard of Alvin West Ltd and Welnut near the chicken pen Fifty years ago James Powers a former Ottawa post office employee was here from Montana for a visit He was engaged in the lumber business in Montana Roifa Hashman fell from a horse near Locust Street bridge and was briefly unconscious The Elder Mercantile Company sent up a balloon with bicycle tire banners offering 50 cents prize for the finder who returned it
In hot weather sodium free salt substitutes can replace salt for flavor while preserving needed sodium in physiology. Dr Molner notes most substitutes contain trace sodium and that some extra salt may be advised for those with high heat exposure or heavy activity. He urges discussing small salt additions with a physician and highlights that substitutes vary in composition including potassium glutamate and chloride.
A brief devotional prayer calls on God as creator and sustainer. It seeks worship in spirit and truth, a grateful heart to honor and serve throughout life, and closes in Jesus Christ’s name.
The Ottawa Herald lists editorial and publisher names with subscription rates in the local trade area. Rates by mail show one month eighty three cents, three months two dollars, six months three dollars and seventy five cents, and one year seven dollars.
Traveler describes a whirlwind journey Belgrade to Zurich to London and finally Dublin aboard Convair Viscounts. He notes European airports, lingering weather, and efficient Swiss dining, then arrives to a bright Irish night and a century‑old Dublin hotel with stern registration and old‑world charm.
A fragmented Tuesday TV grid lists 4 Movie and 9 Walt Disney segments among varied shows such as News Weather Sports Dragnet Sugarfoot Roy, with late signals including Sign Off and a 2:00 am sign off, reflecting a dense archival listing.
Queen Elizabeth wrapped up 13 hours of public appearances in Chicago with praise for the city and its people. She and Prince Philip continued their tour of Canada aboard the Britannia, amid crowds estimated at about two million and a last event at Mayor Daley’s banquet. A minor tooth filling was replaced and a police bomb scare at the Museum of Science and Industry prompted brief concern.
Lt. Carl Allan Bastin, stationed at Barber Point, Hawaii, visited San Francisco and called his mother Mrs Alma Bastin for a visit. A large crowd attended Monday’s annex reception honoring Rev Wilbur Purves and family. Mrs Howard Bradley of Manhattan visited her parents Mr and Mrs Abe Severns along with family. The Severns hosted relatives including the Krugers and Jack Smiths during the weekend. Word arrived that Mrs William Homan of Topeka died of a heart attack Saturday.
William and family from Lincoln visited Mrs. Lyon and son Elden in Merriam. Alma Bastin and daughter Imogene spent the weekend with Harold Hawking in Merriam. Mr and Mrs James Welsh welcomed a son born June 27 at Anderson County Hospital. Elsie Crick Welsch formerly of Richmond. Frances and Vera Cassity of Kansas City joined C F Porter for Saturday dinner. Frank Dietrich and family in Overland Park visited their son H Dietrich.
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