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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1957
Page
2
Editorial notes the long standing mystery of flying saucers and cites an Ottawa Herald report of a bright light seen from Ottawa in late April 1897. Witnesses described a streetlight sized object moving southwest to northwest in a wavering path until fading, fueling theories from mirages to alien visitors.
A reader thanks the paper for planned Saturday discussions of the Sunday School lesson by Roy L. Smith. The writer, Cecil M. Orr, pastor of a Richmond Methodist church, says Smith is highly qualified and he looks forward to studying the lesson in the newspaper.
This collage of quirky notes mentions a June bride Flossie DeCow, tips on shrinking shoe size by heat, a Mayflower 11 crossing record, looming automotive changes shrinking car length, and inflation jokes. The FBI warns 1500 vacation homes burglarized daily in July and August, excluding those who left bathroom lights on.
A reminiscence on a recent slumber party where youngsters slept on a screened porch floor without beds. The piece contrasts comfort for adults and children, noting the joy of youth, pillow fights, and a late-morning wakefulness during a casual, affectionate look at growing up and social gatherings.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Stanley Phillips of Rantoul. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs J R Shaw of Cedar. Neighbors mistook a light at Dr W C Hayhurst home for a burglary, later found to be a window reflection. A barn on J L Stratton’s Ottawa farm was struck by lightning. Mr and Mrs Fred Sailors visited Chanute and Eric. Courtroom seats were varnished. Early Fourth of July dynamite cane stocks went on sale.
A collage of witty snippets from local papers notes light humor about school life coffee breaks and cautious Oklahomans. Jokes touch on married men who may be bachelors with a grouch and a fond dig at rose growers. A dog in stores prompts contempt in other dogs while a Bible verse and prayer close the clipping.
A dense listing of channels NBC CBS ABC and local fixtures showing daytime and evening programs. Entries include News Weather Theatres Sports and variety shows with hosts such as Nat King Cole and Lawrence Welk. The long roster notes specific time slots and program names across multiple stations.
A historical radio schedule lists programs for Monday and Tuesday including KCMO News WDAF News KTJO FM Music and various hosts such as Robt Lewis Q Lewis and Amos n Andy. It notes times like 1:00 and 8:00 and includes mentions of World Tonight and Suspense.
Dr Crane urges facing problems with guidance from clergy and counselors after teen dating pressures and a campus tragedy. Parents recount their son Tom G a 19 year old who is serving life after a murder case, stressing the need for open discussion, not hiding mistakes.
In Pittsburg Kansas, Crawford County State Park grew from coal lands into a scenic, wooded recreation area north of downtown. Early mining left water-filled pits now hosting fishing, with winding roads and picnic facilities enhancing the park. Attempts at a zoo faded but the park remained a natural attraction drawing locals and visitors for decades. The piece also urges moral guidance and references church and school authorities, advising prudent behavior and consultation with clergy or teachers when needed.
The Ottawa Herald provides monthly and annual subscription prices. Within the trade area by mail one month eighty five cents three months two dollars six months three dollars and seventy five cents one year seven dollars. Outside trade area by mail one month one dollar three months three dollars six months five dollars and one year ten dollars.
Forestry, Fish and Game Commission built a large shelter house near the swimming pit. Park visitors access fishing pits by parking and hiking through rough terrain. The pits yield bass, crappie, perch and catfish, offering likely success for anglers despite the effort required.
In Los Angeles Rev. Frank Jennings known as the Tramp Parson says he took a bum into his home 35 years ago in 1922 and then roamed the world, living in hobo camps while seeking to win souls to Christ under Salvation Army auspices. In Des Moines Iowa lawmakers question a measure as a false tooth set was found in the Senate chamber when the Legislature adjourned May 9 and remains unclaimed.
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