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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1960
Page
2
Ottawa Herald editors present a brief column noting local issues and opinions in a concise reflections style. The piece surveys community concerns and suggests practical steps while maintaining a measured tone.
A survey notes rising numbers of middle income families buying summer retreats in Maine Colorado and lake regions. The piece links leisure time improved roads and a strong economy to a shift toward multiple homes per family and forecasts impacts on construction furniture and related industries. It mentions Ottawans near area reservoirs and contrasts past prosperity slogans with present trends.
The Ottawa Recreation Commission moved the summer program to Little League and Babe Ruth for ages 10 and up, with Pee Wee for younger players play in morning games after staff led clinics. Problems arise from parents pushing to bend rules to fit their children. The plan aims to offer instruction and equal chance to all, and will succeed with parental cooperation.
Auld Lang Syne Frank Jones installed a new tobacco show case in his cigar store. Francis Cortez suffered a finger injury when he caught the finger in a window. M. Hough, 706 Logan, suffered a painful injury when he hit his thumb with a hammer. Several stitches were necessary. The city street sweeper was busy on Main Street south of the Library. Residents complained about the dust. Harry Webster, son of Dr. W. H. Webster of Baldwin, injured in a motorcycle accident near Woodlief. Front fork failure caused a fall resulting in a collarbone fracture and a bad heel cut. Ottawa boys paid 2 cents per box for blackberry picking south of Ottawa. skilled pickers could harvest about 5 boxes per hour.
Dear Dr Mother advises gradual transition to junior foods for a two-tooth baby. Thicken cereals, add finely ground meat, and slowly introduce chopped foods. Use nonforceful prompts, offer a bone with meat for flavor, and a fruit slice to build chewing. Expect more teeth and eventual acceptance.
Psalm 27 1 sets the tone as a devotional appeal to God Our Saviour and Friend is thanked for constant presence and guidance The prayer asks for faithfulness each day and in all time in Jesus name Amen
The Ottawa Herald lists staff including Guy Snedaker and Publisher Robert B. Wellington and outlines subscription rates for trade area and outside trade area by mail with monthly three month six month and yearly options. It notes Associated Press rights and republication terms for local news and AP dispatches.
A dense listing of daytime to late night programs across networks. The schedule includes news with Harold Mack Don Harrison Jim Waleh and Gordon Jump, sports with Monte Moore Merle Harmon and Sam Mollen, popular dramas and comedies like Wagon Train Sugarfoot and Hawaiian Eye, plus game shows and kids segments such as Captain Kangaroo and Romper Room.
New Daily drama Full Circle replaces For Better or Worse focusing on marital problems. Hero, wanderer with Other Woman, jealous Older Man, and hints of trouble ahead suggest a convoluted plot. ABC musical variety night features Pat Boone guiding young stars in a fresh, energetic hour aimed at teens and young viewers.
TV listings preview a half hour comedy on Channel The Wyatt Earp plus a new show Comedy Spot starring Ben Blue. Other programs include Tightrope with Bronco Lane, Richard Diamond on Channel 4, and The Garry Moore Show with Alan King Gretchen Wyler on Channel 5 13.
Demar F. Bowman of 5-W 807 4301 Linwood Kansas City MO is at V A Hospital in Kansas City. Mrs. El Bennett learned her Aunt Mrs. Jessia Jones of Burbank California suffered a stroke recently. H Dietrich of Overland Park visited his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Dietrich.
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