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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1955
Page
2
The piece parodies a sci fi style invention a pistol shaped electronic ray gun that could turn a TV on or off switch channels and mute ads while aiming at a living room scene. It suggests a playful domestic future where technology simplifies life and tempts theft by children.
The scene unfolds on a shaded gravel terrace near a Paris restaurant in a thickly wooded parkway. A mix of scenes includes a painter, children at play, a rescinding nun, sparrows scavenging bread, gendarmes, a priest, and a couple strolling as the author notes how the food’s appearance returns them to reality with a wrench.
A reflective column notes half the year gone and jokes about spilt milk. It rails at firecracker makers, retailers, wholesalers, and Chinese history, then muses on vacations that cost money, asking for a moneyless holiday and hinting at what the rest of the year may bring, including Christmas.
A brief dining note describes three dark green estragon leaves enhancing the dish, followed by nicely grilled soles as the next course.
A mix of local items notes wheat reemergence after heavy rains in Franklin county. The French army retreat from Paris and Maginot line defense. Ottawa University stadium proposal discussed. Dr C K Jones of Williamsburg in Ottawa on business. About 30 carloads of Ottawans boosting Fourth of July. Clive H Owen candidate for probate judge. Ed Watts laying a foundation on Oak Street. Miss Dot Martin of Williamsburg visiting the city. A new iron gate is being installed at Hope cemetery south entrance.
HAL Boyle reflects on returning to his boyhood town and confronting souvenirs of youth. He recalls throwing away and keeping mementos, the basement finds, and the realization that at 44 he remains grounded by past experiences. He ponders growth, talent, and the continuity of his aspirations from youth to adulthood.
Miriam G aged 44 wife of a prominent judge shares how paying three compliments daily transformed her health and outlook. She credits the Compliment Club experiment with reducing cancer fears, restoring social activity, and improving happiness, prompting a renewed church role and community engagement.
A dense TV grid from multiple stations across channels 1, 4, 5, 9, 13 and more outlines programs for Wednesday June 16. It lists time slots for Mornings through late night including news, variety shows, soap operas, westerns, game shows, cartoons, and specials with host names such as Perry Como Arthur Godfrey Dinah Shore and Hal’s Great Room.
A historical radio grid lists programs across KMBC and WDAF for Wednesday June 15 and Thursday June 16. Names include Morgan Beatty, Groucho, Amos and Andy, Perry Come, and Rosemary Clooney, with sports and news segments noted.
Readers recall a weekend at Charley carding and a voyage camp at Rock Springs with memories of friends and family. Names such as Joan Roecker and David Perkins appear among attendees and locals reflect on connections with relatives in Ames and Fort Collins.
The Mark Rockers Lyle and Edward Millers of Greeley helped celebrate John and Mrs John Miller's 46th wedding anniversary with well filled baskets Thursday evening. Visitors included Herb Gregg from Kansas City and Clayton Baileys from Wellsville. Arthur Rossman recently joined the Air Force and is stationed at Lackland AFB San Antonio Texas.
The notice lists subscription pricing by location and term. Rates show Mall delivery options for one month and three months, with separate prices for outside areas and mail subscriptions. The item names editor and manager roles are noted in the margins.
Shutter designs offer decorative or hinged options for houses in town country or shore. Twelve patterns vary in cutouts and construction. Includes actual-size cutting guides for open work and overlay designs. Order 25c and $1 for a five-pattern Homestead improvement packet. Ottawa Herald Pattern Dept Bedford Hills New York.
Edgerton Rural High School names Ira F. Eberhart as principal William Green as coach and math and industrial arts teacher Mrs Willora Rockhold teaching commerce Miss Nancy Haase Brook to teach music and Mrs Esther Crum to handle home economics Custodian Harold Boggs preparing the building for fall opening Also birthday party notes for Charlee Sanborn 10 at Larrick home with gifts and refreshments The piece ends with a brief historical note on natural gas prior to gas line networks and a population comparison between Australia and Formosa
Kansas City reports a court ordered United Automobile Workers Local 324 to limit picketing at the Westinghouse jet engine plant to non obstructive methods. Judge John R. James scheduled the June 24 hearing on a temporary injunction as the union seeks a 20 cent hourly raise while the company offers 3% to 54 cents retroactive to April 9.
Singapore's 2,000 taxicabs vanished from the streets as drivers joined a Communist backed general strike protesting the arrest of six Chinese union officials. About 80 factories and firms closed and thousands were stranded as all 13 bus lines shut down with 6,000 employees walking out.
In Manhattan Kansas the R and G Market was burglarized last night. Authorities say about $4000 in currency was stolen with only paper money taken as coins and valuables were untouched. Sheriff B E Deckert suspects professional thieves after changes and checks were scattered on the floor.
The article advises viewers that a TV is not a movie screen and should not be watched in total darkness. It recommends indirect room lighting, such as a lamp directed at the ceiling or wall, or a shaded lamp placed out of direct line with the viewer to avoid reflections on the picture tube.
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