This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1958
Page
2
An editorial argues for expanding and modernizing the GI home loan program to prime the economy. It notes nationwide unemployment, tighter money, and slowing construction, urging Congress to lift rates and simplify GI loan processes to help veterans rehabilitate housing and stimulate small builders.
Daily Lenten devotions reflect on light versus darkness from Thule to February 22 when the sun first appears at the chapel door. The piece ties scripture John 41 5 to faith, hope, and God’s love overcoming sin and trial. A closing prayer asks for divine guidance and the brightness of Christ. Willis M. Lewis (Greenland)
R W Mitchell announced as a candidate for city finance commissioner. Mary and Besse Cusick moved from 309 S. Locus to their brother R S Cusick at 218 S. Maple. Manforg Bailey of Garnett came to Ottawa to buy a Willys. 50 Years Ago William Bitts traveled from Williamsburg to Ottawa to buy chicken supplies. Earl Mitchell and Mattie Head of Wellsville wed in Ottawa. Frank Scott near Norwood killed three ducks with one shot. commentary jokes about children and money in the Abilene Reflector Chronicle.
A narrator outlines a detailed plan for a private backyard makeover. They envision a tall privacy fence, a brick or tile patio with varied hues, exotic flowers, a barbecue zone with chimney, bright outdoor chairs, a large outdoor dining setup, and a sun rain overhang. They discuss yard cleanup, moving a garage, removing old furniture, and pruning or removing dead trees while awaiting construction.
A collage of tastings from culture and politics includes a brother editor calling Peyton Place unfit for humans with brisk book sales, Dave Beck’s age security in a prison, a lent fundraising quip, Winston Churchill recovering from flu with cigars, a California harpist aiming for space, and editorial satire about distance easing troubles.
Recruit Class North Baptist Church and a long list of women names including Mrs Frank Bell Mrs L Day Mrs Clyde Zielsdorf Mrs Harry Hough Mrs Robert Carr Mrs H G Blunt Mrs Leo Howard Mrs Olive Baxter Mrs W H Hull Mrs Carrie Davis Mrs C L Hough Mrs Ed Brown Mrs Leona Eller Mrs Verna Rundell Lena B Phibbs Pearl Wesen Ruth G Davis Vista Keefer Carrie Miskimon.
A reader urges a citywide dog license levy discussion ahead of the April vote on seasonal confinement. She notes Ottawa has more dogs than license sales and calls for a license penalty to curb nonpayment, citing 1956 394 licenses, 1957 253, and 1958 only 18 so far, with licenses due May 1.
television guide listing Channel 4 NBC programs including Beat the Clock Romper Room News at 9 30 and Garry Moore Theatre News Weather Daily V W Tic Tac Hotel Love of Life Queen and other daytime and evening offerings with times and channel notes
Ten percent of people suffer migraines with women predominating. Causes vary. patterns emerge via a food diary, stress and personality traits noted. Ergotamine tartrate aids some attacks but dosage and blood pressure considerations matter. Rest in a dark room helps. see a doctor for medication control. Dear Dr. Mother adds questions about beer and transfusions. Conclude with an offer for a booklet on constipation.
The Ottawa Herald outlines mailing details and subscription rates for in and out of the trade area. Rates shown include one month ninety cents or one year seven dollars for in area, with higher outer-area prices and periodic terms.
Walter V Coburn transfers to Ralph J Gleason et al the west half of Lot 28 and the west halves of Lots 30 32 34 36 in Bik 100. Charles W Watson transfers to Charles A Zook Lots 7 9 in Bik 79. John Welch and others sell to Nancy Pearl Welch all of Lots 63 55 57 59 in BH. C D McElwain sells to H Marie Caruthers Lots 1 5 in Blk 19 Wellsville. Howard G Curtis sells to Gregory J Penna Velma NW of Sec 26 27 28 29 30. Lawrence C Harms sells to Jamey McAvoy Lots 21 22 in Blk 10 Wellsville. Ann E B Lidikay sells to Annie Dora Lennon Lots 26 30 in Blk 119.
Savoy Massachusetts Clinton E Tilton failed to win a 35th consecutive one year term as selectman by one vote. He was defeated in the town election 71 to 70 by Adolph Lagowski. Tilton said he would not seek a recount.
Across the nation shoppers report cautious spending as incomes waver. Consumers save more and pay down debt while buying cautiously. even luxury goods see a spark as some areas offset recession with spending on jewelry and furs. Credit loosens for higher earners but tighter for lower income buyers.
Waddell Smith of San Rafael California, grandson of Pony Express founder W D Waddell, visited Lexington Missouri to discuss plans for a centennial celebration in 1960. Riders would follow the original route from St Joseph Missouri to Sacramento California and on to San Francisco with cooperation from eight state governors led by Governor James T Blair.
Kansas farmers saw a 2.4 percent rise in prices received for all commodities in the month ending February 15, boosted by higher livestock values. Hog prices reached 19.60 per hundredweight, up 1.30 from January and 2.70 from a year ago, while beef cattle and calf prices rose. calf prices averaged 24, seven dollars higher than last year. Crop prices were 26 points below a year ago, with wheat and sorghum higher but corn, oats, barley, and hay lower. Wheat at 1.92 per bushel was up slightly from January but well below last year.
The Kansas Corporation Commission said it won a temporary restraining order against a 6 cent per 100 pounds freight rate rise on Kansas wheat and flour. It seeks a permanent injunction to stop ICC rates, arguing discrimination in Kansas versus Oklahoma and Texas. No hearing date has been set.
Utica faces trouble as the city earns the Sin City tag during state probes of vice and corruption. A letter addressed to Sin City N.Y. was delivered to a local merchant, mailed from Albany, showing official recognition of the label by authorities.
The Rev. Edler G. Hawkins of Saint Augustine Presbyterian Church in the Bronx was elected moderator of the presbytery of New York. He becomes the first Black person to hold the post, serving for one year in the governing body of 65 Presbyterian churches with about 29 000 members.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.