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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1956

Page

2

Scrivner Seeks Reelection For Kansas City District

Editorial notes Rep Errett Scrivner of Kansas City announces reelection bid for the second district. Voters in Franklin County urged to back the congressman, praising his flood control work with Ottawa and the Marais des Cygnes valley and stating his strong local ties and ongoing support.

Errett Scrivner Kansas City Congress Franklin County Ottawa Marais Des Cygnes Scrivner

After All They're All The Same By Elm

A columnist laments political meetings lack convincing impact and question the value of newspaper coverage. He notes bipartisan gatherings exclude opposing views, while parties gain exposure via radio TV, yet public memory fades. The piece argues campaigns rely on repetition and attacks rather than new ideas.

Relief Secretary Benson Reverses on Soil Bank Aid

Benson initially opposed using bank payments as relief but reversed course to compensate farmers with land planted for production that year where weather destroyed the crop. Western Kansas wheat lands were cited as affected by wind and drought this Spring. The move labels soil bank payments as relief, highlighting ongoing agricultural policy confusion ahead of elections.

Benson Kansas

Gibraltar: A Natural Fort and Modern Military Hub

Gibraltar, a three square mile rock seized by England, is a living history of warfare with tunnels, fortifications, and active military use. The area blends ancient Moorish walls with modern barracks and a rare dual airstrip serving both military and civilian planes. Prices and shops appeal to visitors, making a one day exploration of this strategic enclave a memorable, tightly packed experience.

Gibraltar England Spain Brittania Britain Elizabeth Insurance Company

Auld Lang Syne and Local Happenings in Ottawa

B W Lathrop returns from Dennison Texas where he worked for the M E and T Railroad. Ben recovers from a brief Texas sojourn. Mrs George W Hamblin reports St Louis business booming and urges Ottawa to host manufacturing. Four neighborhood reports hydrophobia cases after dog bites. four children and Mr Drake and family affected. Cattle also bitten. fever in the area. Muzzle the dirty dogs. New buildings rise. notable homes of Dr Norris and S E Lemons.

B. W. Lathrop Dennison Texas M. E. and T. Railroad Ben George W. Hamblin St. Louis Hamblin Ottawa Drake Peoria Dr. Norris S. E. Lemon S. Norris Lemon

Kate Smith to Step Back After 25 Years of Stardom

New York star Kate Smith announces a slow down after 25 years in radio and TV. She plans limited guest appearances, noting she can retire if she wishes, backed by decades of hit shows, high earnings, and millions of fan letters amid plans to enjoy life.

Kate Smith New York Kate Ted Collins Bing Crosby Collins

Forethought A Test Of Maturity

Dr George W Crane reflects on Judy a 21 year old student who studied in Vienna for six months at $1050 and warned friends against joining a May Day Communist parade. He argues maturity is shown by forethought anticipating future consequences. The column links such prudence to suitability for handling sensitive defense related duties in military service. Judy’s example contrasts youth stampede with measured judgment.

Judy Europe University of Vienna U.S.A Atlantic America I. Q Dr. Crane

Kate Smith America’s voice and her secret hopes

Portrait and quotes trace Kate Smith born 1908 Greenville Virginia, celebrated as one of the era’s most admired women. Roosevelt introduction to King George and Queen Elizabeth marks her peak, while she discusses happiness, athletics, ambitions, faith, and a desire to run a flower shop with antiques.

Franklin D. Roosevelt King George Queen Elizabeth England Kate Smith America Kate Kathryn Elizabeth Smith Greenville Ted Collins Grace Jesus

Television Programs Minute by Minute Schedule

Weather Talent Early Show Monday June 18 with 6:00 PM start on KTJO Dinner Music KMBC News Sports wrap at 6:30 PM WDAF Morgan Beatty KMBC Show Time 7:00 PM KTJO News WDAF Henry Taylor KMBC News 7:30 PM KTJO Student Pastor KNMBC Baseball 7 ita 8:00 PM KTJO Special WDAF Telephone Hour KWBC Baseball 8:30 PM KTJO U N Story WDAF Music

KMBC WDAF Morgan Beatty Henry Taylor KTJIO KNMBC KWBC U.N NBC CBS ABC Gordon Macine Doug Edwards Crossroads Ceasar Burns & Allen Orient Express Caesar Playhouse Kangaroo Garry Moore America Ernie Kovacs Godfrey Bob Crosby Joan Diane Lucas Margie Jimmie Pierson Mickey Mouse Studio Dinah Bhore Hodge Podge Superman Doug Edwards Warner Brothers Guy Lombardo Daddy Phil Silvers Whiteman Navy Log Science Theatre Navy Log Weather District Attorney News News

Broadcast schedule notes mix for KMBC and affiliates

A fragmented radio schedule lists KMBC, KTJO, WDAF and affiliates with program blocks including Baseball, Campus News, Bands, News, Dinner Music, Dragnet, Top of Evening, Music, Nite Life and Want Ads. Dates reference Tuesday June 1 and times span 6:30 to 10:00 local. Listings are incomplete and contain repeats and mis-spellings.

KMBC KTJO WDAF Frederick Dilson Wdaf—Dragnet Roger Fredrikson Kmbc—News Wdaf—Sound Kmbc—Bageball Ktjo—Kmusic Nite

Prayer and addresses listed in local notice

A devotional prayer is paired with a list of names and new addresses. The text cites Matthew 5 16 and asks for awareness to use gifts for serving others, followed by named individuals with updated street addresses in Poplar Green Locust 7th and related streets.

Removals Listed in Credit Bureau Bulletin

Removals of meter connections and disconnections appear in this week’s Credit Bureau bulletin. Names include Paul Andree at 1227 S. Hickory and Willard Bennett moving to 744 Ash, Billie Burnett to 919 Cypress, Lester Ca tion from 708 N. Main to Garnett Kansas, W. H. Dickinson to 522 E. 6th, H. F. Duvall to 814 W. 6th, Cecil Elliott from 744 Ash to W. 15th, Jay Ellis to 1346 S.

The Credit Bureau Bulletin Andree Paul S. Hickory Bennett Willard Ash Burnett Billie Cypress Cation Lester N. Main Garnett Kas Dickinson W. H E. 6Th Duvall H. F Elliott Cecil Ashi Ellis Jay

fragmentary ad item from Ot 106 Herald page

Obscure OCR fragment shows prices and codes for items including 2.00 4.00 5.50 and quantity 20.00. No clear event or entities. cannot deduce full item description.

TV Today And Tomorrow Feature Editor TV Guide

TV Today and Tomorrow surveys stars and projects for next season. Milton Berle may appear in a Cheese Stands Alone movie and pursue a W C Fields biography while Jackie Gleason contemplates suits over Steven Allen remarks. Nanette Fabray may lead Silk Stockings. Ann Sothern’s Private Secretary Show returns with Jack Benny. NBC eyes Crime and Punishment two hour special. Oscar Levant revives Words About Music on a LA station. Mor te Thaw’s Honest In The Rain tale nets $50,000 and Lockheed seeks a new aircraft worker amid film rights to the US Steel Hour and Paramount. Also a home recipe for fried scallops with Tar’er Sauce.

Milton Berle W. C. Fields Jackie Gleason Steven Allen Steve Nanette Fabray Ann Sothern Private Secretary Jack Benny Ann NBC Dostoievsky Oscar Levant Los Angeles Horatio Alger Morte Thaw Lockheed US Steel Hour Paramount Thaw Lmovie Company Ethel Merman

Editorial on highway markings using tape proposal

A reader letter to The Ottawa Herald argues that paint quality is less important than durability and suggests using yellow and white Scotch-Lite tape for highway center-line markings. The writer alleges a connection between the State Highway Commission and Minnesota Mining Company and endorses the idea as a neater edge for lines.

Kansas State Highway Commission Minnesota Mining Company Myron S. Steere

Deeds Recorded In This Week's Anna Lickteig Area

Deeds recorded show transfers among named individuals and parcels in Richmond Riverview Univ. Dundee Place and Garfield Add. Transfers include Thos Miller Jr to Lyle Weaver and F A Bowlby to Pablo Barron. Ella Tanner and Malba Breisch swap ownership of Ten Acre parcels in section 21.19 Mineral. Savings Bonds listed as safe investment.

The Credit Bureau Bulletin Anna Lickteig Ida Mahoney Richmond Thos. Miller, Jr Lyle Weaver Riverview Add Paul Andree Thos. Trigg Univ. Add. No F. A. Bowlby Pablo Barron Dundee Ella Tanner Malba Breisch Basil Kelsey Minnie Howell Elmer Roth Laura Quinn Alvin Hinderliter Garfield

Seeking Former Mental Patient Beat Wife Fatality

An arrest warrant has been issued for Delphus B. Burns 38 of Wichita in the fatal beating of his wife Ruby Burns 33. Hamilton County police search the state mental hospital releasee, who was last known to be in the Syracuse area near Kas WV. The body was found yesterday in a motel cabin by manager Lee Graves.

Syracuse Kas Hamilton County D. W. Johnson Delphus B. Burns Wichita Larned Ruby Burns Kansas Lee Graves

Shaw Aims for Veteran Support in Kans Governor Bid

In Emporia a Kansas War Veterans for Shaw club plans to press veteran voters for Warren Shaw in the Republican governor race. A pamphlet urges electing Republican war veterans, noting Shaw served in World War II. The group is led by ex-American Legion state commander John P. Nation of Chanute.

Emporia Fred Hall Warren Shaw Republi ‘Can Shaw Kansas American Legion John P. Nation Chanute

Harrison Township Budget Hearing Notice Kansas 1956

The Harrison Township Board of Franklin County Kansas will meet July 2 at 1 30 p m at State Bank of Ottawa to hear objections to the proposed budget and consider amendments.

Horrison Township Franklin County Harrison Township Kansas State Bank of Ottawa

Centropolis Township Budget Hearing Set for July 2 1956

Centropolis Township Franklin County Kansas will hold a budget hearing at 8 30 p m July 2 1956 at Centropolis Farmers Union to hear taxpayers objections and consider amendments to the proposed 1957 budget.

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