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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1957

Page

2

Editorial Deliberates on Kansas Spring Elections and Liquor Laws

In this Kansas editorial note the writer discusses upcoming spring municipal elections with local option votes in Lawrence and Garden City to decide dry status. It argues bans shift rather than reduce liquor sales, affect local employment and economy, and notes spillover effects to neighboring towns and services. Language includes a Spanish lesson as cultural aside.

Kansas Lawrence Garden City

Kansans urged unity over water plan in House Resolution 19

EBiton Carter Norton reports that Smith Center and nearby communities voice discontent with state capital neglect. The piece notes House Resolution 19 seeks federal funds for Army Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation basins in Kansas. Critics urge a statewide water conservation program and unity rather than sectional bids.

Smith Center Kansas Nebraska F Smith’ Center Norton Isé Gove Nent Army Engineers Bureau of Reclamation Neosho Cottomwood Marais Des Cygnes Verdigris River Astern Northwest Southeastern Washington Kansay Beashe Arkansas Ebiton Carter Norton Telegram

Mexico Vacation Advice and Language Puzzles for Tourists

Fragmented text discusses vacations in Mexico with remarks on Spanish differences between high school Castilian and local dialects. It mentions Acapulco as a year round hot spot, hotel fashion shifts, and Sunday trip routines including trailfights and Xochimilco gardens.

Mexico Tims Elf Elf Acapulco Xochimilco Mex Cus- 46

This and That Staying Even This and That Staying Even

A compressed column notes travel speeds rise as airlines adopt faster jets to cut time. A college professor’s quiz show win exceeds thirty years of teaching pay, easing tax worries. Miscellaneous wry observations touch on Margaret Truman, January thaw, Missouri wire theft, Britain’s Suez Canal closing impact, and fuel shortages affecting lawn care.

Resigned Pastorate For Mission By Dr Crane

A Jacksonville clergyman William T Baker, once assistant pastor to Dr Albert Kissling at Riverside Presbyterian, resigns to pursue a mission in southwest Jacksonville. He describes property a 10 acre plot with a 6 room bungalow serving as a Sunday School and a 25 by 40 foot chapel. He envisions converting a 25 by 96 foot chicken house into a picnic shed and starting a recreation center for children and youth, while 47 members have formed the start. He praises clergy and urges young men to pursue ministry with public platform skills and moral leadership. He also promotes The Hopkins Syndicate materials and a booklet titled Public Platform Strategy.

William T. Baker Albert Kissling Great Riverside Presbyterian Church Jackson- Vla Tata Gins Aurua News of the World Crane Hopkins Syndicate Melott

Lingering Echoes from Eldon and Nearby

A 25 year old account recalls thefts and accidents across Eldon area. Police investigated a radiator ornament and five gallons of gasoline stolen from a car on 719 S. Ash. A man was injured by a disking machine, suffering multiple broken ribs after a team and harness accident near Homewood. A fire destroyed a house owned by Rol Hashman, killing 200 chicks and damaging equipment. Local craftsmen Pat Harrell and Ray Crawford finished tobacco pipes admired by friends. The city planned paving South Mall Street from library area to Eleventh Street, while water pump station work neared completion at the Marais des Cygnes river bank, the river rising to about one foot. Died: R. Babcock of 8301 N Cherry.

Julia Sheets Eldon Fisher S. Ash McDaniel Homewood Rol ‘Id Hashman Mall Street Eleventh Street Marais Des Cygnes River Marais Des Cyynes R. Babcock Cherry

Stamp Legislation In Topeka Faces Trade Stamp Rules

A Topeka subcommittee will merge proposed trade stamp bills into one bill possibly sponsored by the Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee. Sen James Porter of Topeka said the bill should restrict use of trade stamps in Kansas while Dox top coupons drew no objection. Over 100 retail merchants testified against trade stamps as the amended bill on quid petroleum gas failed to advance from committee in a 5-5 split on licensing provisions.

Topeka Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee Kansas James Porter

Frontiers of a with David Niven feature

Fragmented program listing shows a schedule for Sunday and Monday with radio station call signs, film titles, and time slots. Mentions Caesar and The Thief Is The Life, plus a Parade of shows from WDAP to KCMO with news, sports, music, and placeholders.

RCMO WDAF KCMO Bob Bandera Beatty FCMO Robt Q. Lewis Mrigam Newey Amon Andy Ktio-Fm Bob and Ray Ktsores Pruate Philo Vance Musi XCOMO KoMo

Prayer for Today From The Upper Root

A devotional prayer urging awareness of life purpose and mission. The speaker asks God to help surrender life to the divine will and to view daily events and others as challenges to Christian action, closing in the name of Jesus Christ.

Homewood Area Briefs Include Crabb Family Return

Mr and Mrs J M Crabb who were in Phoenix have returned home with flu. Mrs George Hougland and Mrs John Mathias were guests of relatives. Mrs Kester Graffham and Mrs Beulah Cromwell visited Waverly friends on Sunday.

Phoenix Ariz George. Hougland Over John Mathias Unk Kester Graffham J. EB Funk Ewing Beulah Cromwell Chill Deen Waverly Din‘oolmer W, Q

Cromwell Hosts Fel iaviente Dinner at School

Cromwell and Homewood Christian and Community Church held a Fel iaviente dinner Sunday at the school facility. Attendance featured church members and local residents sharing in the event and fellowship.

Cromwell Homewood Christian Community Church

Health Board cautions on food additive colorings

The State Board of Health heard its food and drug chief report that some colorings used to preserve or process foods sold to the public may be harmful. Evan Wright warned that no chemical can be deemed harmless at any dosage with current knowledge. He noted tests are inadequate but said initial findings show no injury at a minimum dosage, while many chemicals have been screened for use as additives.

Topeka State Board of Health Evan Wright Wright R Wright

Irrigation Group Forms In Topeka Corporation

A nonprofit irrigation group based in Topeka completes incorporation as Great Baston Ditch. The secretary of state records show authorized capitalization of $80,000 and a resident agent listed as Wa Stoechly. The organization focuses on irrigation ditches and pumping in Garden City.

Topeka Garden of. State Great Baston Ditch Stoechly da

Spring Opening Ottawa Promotes March Fashion Sales

In a March push Ottawa retailers plan a Spring Opening with a Herald edition March 14 and 15, boosted by John Wassmer and Lee Hysom leading committees. Promoting spring merchandise across women’s wear, footwear, home goods, and hardware, the feature urges eager shoppers to visit Ottawa stores as promotions aim to lift sales amid a rising spring mood. A new outside sales rep C Raymond Smith joins the Ottawa Co op Assn. and Clyde Hashagen of Malott’s Hardware eyes a Boat Show to energize dealers. Department store sales rose 7 percent for the week ending February 16 per the Federal Reserve Board. Recent remodeling at Riddle’s Self-Service Shoe Store showcases open racks and clearly marked prices.

The Herald Ottawa Chamber of Commerce John Wassmer Wassmer Lyle Grier Ottawa Co-op Assn C. Raymond Smith K Kok Federal Reserve Board Federal Reserve

Tender Steak Notes From A Patient Kitchen Card

A readable fragment describes steak choices like Porterhouse and T bone with notes on tenderness. It mentions accompaniments such as corn fritters bacon and maple syrup and references desserts and fruit. It also notes egg white storage and oyster serving with lemon parsley and salt and pepper.

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