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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1958
Page
2
The piece notes resilience in youth as a mother recalls a Paola boy injuring his foot after stepping on broken glass and needing many stitches while being pulled home in a wagon. A five year old Ottawa girl bears two black eyes from a porch fall, a forehead gash, and a goose egg. The author urges parents to reduce hazards and be grateful for protection over children.
A radio weather forecast by Charlie Wilsor claimed showers this afternoon while actual weather rained heavily nearby. The federal forecast also varied, predicting fair skies and warmth. The piece notes the difficulty of forecasting and the comic contrast between forecast and reality.
A fragmentary column of quirky observations touches on bridal motherhood affectations, recession blame, do it yourself culture, and politics. It also playful notes on stamps, glue, preacher salaries, and Jordanian territory with satirical tone about public figures and social behavior.
A vacationing bookkeeper Margaret McCarthy of Davis Was smer is noted. Republican Valley Associational Rally attendees Joe Coppoe and Eleanor Lister visited Junction City. Joe Kramer bought C. R. Floyd’s stake in the Ideal Barber Shop. Raymond Dean started work at a shale pit. G A Elderige hobbles with a sprained ankle. J E Smith of Yates Center paused in Ottawa en route home, driving a new car after traveling from Kansas City without engine trouble.
A reader asks about eye irritation after drain cleaner exposure. Dr Molner urges immediate dilution with water, notes caustics burn on contact, and doubts harm from three weeks later. Other letters praise home remedies, advise seeing a doctor for lingering symptoms, and offer medical guidance on hernia and a new pamphlet on pre menstrual blues.
A partial Ottawa Herald listing shows address at 106 108 S Main Ottawa Kansas with publication notes and postal classifications. It includes subscription pricing inside trade area and outside trade area with monthly and six month rates.
A devotional prayer addressed to the faithful Father. It echoes Matthew 5 8 and asks for steadfast guidance through life s storms toward the peace that passeth understanding while Christ sits at God s right hand. The prayer concludes in Jesus name Amen.
A dense OCR of a Friday television slate lists Channel 4 NBC CBS ABC programs across the day. Entries include news, sports, dramas, cartoons, films, theater, and variety shows with numerous titles such as Gunsmoke Wagon Train Fury Perry Mason Bob Crosby and The People's choice of 1950s era fare.
CBS bets four million dollars on World of Giants a six inch hero Mel Hunter shrinking to half a foot after a secret ray. He travels in a briefcase with an air vented seat while missions hinge on life or death as the Bureau watches. Dorso predicts huge appeal for kids and adults amid a rush of new fantastical heroes on television.
Mr and Mrs Charles Neal vacationed in the Ozarks while children stayed with the Glenn Crowleys and L Le Neals. Mrs Horne entertained for her mother Mrs J E Decker's birthday with guests including Mr Decker and Karolyn. Miss Maureen Neal visiting from Osawatomie. Families from Council Grove and others gathered as Loren McMillin died suddenly of a heart attack. relatives from Tracy Calif Pittsburg Great Bend Seward Manhattan El Dorado Eureka Piedmont Emporia and more attended. Others reported trips to Tennessee and a visit to a friend in Emporia.
A radio schedule lists 8:00 Family Worshiper. 8:15 The Christophers. 8:30 First Methodist Church. 8:30 News Weather. 9:45 Easy Melodies. 10:00 First Baptist Church. 11:00 World Concert Hall.
A historical KOFO daily lineup lists 11:30 News and Weather at 11:35 Words To Fem br 12:00 Sports Roundup 32:15 Music from Masters 32:30 News Weather 12:45 Centropolis Baptist 1:00 Midwestn Bana C 1:30 Music from Album 2:00 The Big Top Ten 2:30 News Summary 2:35 The Big Top Ten 3:00 KOFO Kommentary 3:05 The Big Top Ten 3:30 News Summary 3:35 The Big Top Ten 4:15 Serenade In Blue 4:30 News Sports Weather 4:45 Outdoor Spts Kas
Las Vegas AP reports Sally Rand remains famed feather dancer at 54 while pursuing science studies. She studied physics and math at UC and fielded a potential job offer from American Cyanamid in Azusa. Rand, married to Fred Lalla, delights in adopted son Sean and continues touring after her 1933 World's Fair breakthrough.
Mr. and Mrs. Willie Grimm left Saturday for Cascade Locks Oregon to visit their son Calvin and family. Calvin is home from the hospital and is improving. Mrs. Wendell Byrn and family of Olathe spent Sunday at the W R Byrn home. Mr. and Mrs. Will England of Kansas City Mr and Mrs Carl Bell of Holton Mr and Mrs Eber Swanson Mr and Mrs Fryne Lathen helped W B Miller celebrate his birthday Sunday.
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