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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1955
Page
5
Residents near Hornet Missouri north of Joplin report a strange glowing light seen at night. Fort Scott researchers observed the halo for several minutes from different angles. Local lore attributes the phenomenon to a haunted trail and a misperception of car headlights through mist.
Kansas City trip advances as firms add tickets for August 10 game. Total tickets around 359 with more expected before Saturday deadline July 30. Firms include Ottawa Co-Op, State Bank of Ottawa, Kansas State Bank, Central Check Co., Anchor Savings & Loan. Bus and game options priced at 4.35 or 1.85, with departures from North American hotel at 5:15 p m.
Ottawa hit 100 degrees yesterday with no relief in sight per the weather bureau. Kansas towns reported extreme heat with Wamego at 105, Salina 103, Hill City, Olathe, and Topeka near 102 to 105. Goodland and Russon also recorded high readings as hot weather continued.
A former Pomona resident, Mrs. J. S. McClellan, recounts escaping a Topeka fire at the Methodist home. She and others evacuated four floors as smoke and flames spread from the old wing while Red Cross aid and police assisted. Relatives gathered at the auditorium as residents registered and were cared for in a cooled basement.
At the annual meeting in Peoples National Bank the Franklin County Red Cross reelected officers led by Mrs. G. C Fredeey as chairwoman and Mrs. B W. Kelsey as vice chairwoman. Treasurer’s report showed 4600 in treasury plus 2800 on deposit in building and loan. Numerous co chairmen reported on home service Gray Ladies Sunflower camp first aid life saving and other activities. A G Scofield of Chanute spoke as field representative of the Red Cross. Gray Ladies hosted a cake and coffee social afterward.
Washington announces the release of 1,100,000 more cubic centimeters of Salk polio vaccine manufactured by Eli Lilly Co in Indianapolis. Distribution will be managed by the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis in its free shot program for first and second grade schoolchildren.
President Eisenhower enters the executive room near the White House amid heat and a relaxed dress code among attendees. He stresses the Geneva week’s importance and notes a change from past invective in debate while expressing hope the gains won’t be lost.
The Methodist Home for the Aged, with 286 residents, was emptied after a spectacular fire and the aged residents were quartered at Security Benefit Hospital. The SBA hospital, unused for over a year, has most of its 100 rooms furnished and was offered to the home’s trustees on a cost basis. Superintendent Charles Byers said insurance covers the fire damage and reconstruction contracts will be let in a few days.
A large crowd gathered at Forest Park for the annual recreation program carnival. Orlis Cox, director, said the crowd stayed for the entire show as swimming events, summer work displays by Ottawa youngsters, game demonstrations and band music filled the evening. The classes run through the week, then pause for vacation trips and other pursuits in August before school resumes in September.
Fair and hot through tonight and Thursday with highs 95 to 100 and lows near 70. Yesterday reached 100 with a record high for this date, while the record low is listed. Skies were clear and winds light from the west. Also promoting an ice cream social and local sale ads for air conditioners, ambulance service, tires, and batteries with prices and contact info.
Reports say an Israeli passenger jet was shot down near Bulgaria, crashing after forced landing. Greek authorities indicated most or all 58 aboard are dead, with at least three Americans aboard. Airline officials initially claimed a late arrival. a tower SOS suggested danger. Foreign Ministry spokesmen in Jerusalem said the Taraeli legation in Sofia is to investigate.
A Greek government bulletin reports an American built Constellation airliner en route from London to Lydda crashed near the Greek Bulgarian border after being fired on by anti aircraft guns. All 7 crew and 114 passengers aboard. 57 aboard perished with 3 children among the passengers. The Ralston family home in Tel Aviv reportedly suffered fire damages but insurance covered losses.
Washington The House rejected President Eisenhower's multibillion roadbuilding program by 184 to 178. The plan would be financed by long term bonds and paired with a Democratic alternative funded by about 14.423 billion in added automotive taxes over 16 years. Speaker Rayburn predicted final passage for the Democratic plan.
Wide regions sweltered in near 100 degree heat as a Canadian high moved south toward Milwaukee promising relief by tonight The southern edge was set to reach Ft Wayne tomorrow Chicago expected to cool by nightfall In Austria Allied forces including about 5000 Americans began withdrawing under the Austrian peace terms in effect Milwaukee church trial opens as Rev George P Crist Jr faces charges of adulterating the word of God and mixing his opinions with scripture in a closed to public hearing.
A page features a mix of medium ads from Lamb Funeral Home Ottawa Building and Leak Assn Price Motor, Terrill’s, inviting readers to participate in a community survey selecting one option, reflecting local business engagement.
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