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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1957

Page

2

Katy seeks to tear up Parsons to Junction City branch

Editorial notes the Katy railroad asks permission to remove the Parsons to Junction City branch via Emporia. Passenger service ended years ago and only sparse freight moves the line. Cities protest, citing retained freight options, but small towns fear loss of levy payments totaling 22,937.08 to Lyon County.

Katy Railroad Parsons Junction City Emporia Katy Lyon County

Gift giving lesson from the wife’s shelf

A humorous tale shows a husband chasing “something different” for a birthday or Christmas gift. He buys a handbag, only to discover the wife already owns one. The piece argues wives often value sentiment and practicality over novelty, advising men to look around the house before gifting.

Critics Febrile About Education and Life Lessons

Dr Crane reflects on human insight through the five blind men paradox and critics who misjudge education story. He defends experience limits, cites personal background as physician and psychologist, and invites readers to submit problems for his column.

George W. Crane Molly T Crane Hindustan Hades Dr.Crane Hopkins Syndicate Melott Ind

Radio schedule snapshot from KCMO listings

Radio listings show Sunday March 17 with KCMO programs including Jack Benny Misa Brooks Mitch Miller and Philharmonie, then Monday March 18 with WDAF Catholic Hour and Church programs, plus PEM and other station notes.

WDAY KCMO Jack Benny WDAF Misa Brooks Mitch Miller Pem

Slow Down and Live Local Notices Summary

A compact listing of property transfers and local notices in Pomona and Ottawa including Effie Triplett to Lyle Winters Lot 3 Block 1 Wassons Add, Lindel Chism to Vernon Chism 89 Lot 6, Cora Fowler to Ralph Hunt Jr E61 Lots 39-41-43-45 Block 1 Atchison Univ Add, and other parcel details. Also lists regional radio station call letters and programming notes.

Barnchisel Effie Triplett Lyle E. Winters Wassons Add Lane Robert A. Mitchell Lloyd J. Robbins St. Pomona Lindel Chism Vernon R. Chism Sheldon Add Cora D. Fowler Ralph Hunt, Jr Atchison Univ. Add Ottawa

Lost dog found before press in small town note

Auld Lang Syne Master Richard Geiger sought a Lost and Found ad for his dog but it was located prior to publication. Mrs. T. P. Harrell led a double pinochle game with eight aces and double pinochle among four players. Three Ottawa youths admitted egg throwing near a church. police warned them. 50 Years Ago reports Quin Emerson back as mail carrier after illness, George Gard reappears after arguing with a horse. Eastern Star held a dime social and program featuring Irma McCullough Minnie Marsh Bertha Hunt Florence Leeper Truman Leeper. progressive whist gathering hosted by H. H. Cowan and others.

Richard Geiger S. Main The Herald T. P. Harrell Ray Crawford Ottawa Quin Emerson George Gard Eastern Star Irma McCullough Minnie H. H. Cowan Ashmore Claude Cowan Bean Clint Hollingsworth Hazel Cowan

Neckwear Shift Highlights Father Son Style Gap

Young men prefer T shirts over formal tops while a father finally gains a necktie he can claim as his own marking a small change in daily dress and family fashion.

Father

U S British Antique Car Race Tests Historic Fleets

Vintage cars from 1906 to 1916 gather for a cross nation race from New York to the same spot seven days later. British and American entrants compete in trials including hill climbs and timing checks across six states. Notable participants include a Pierce Arrow and a Baltimore model, with drivers and owners preparing extensive restorations and clocking daily trials.

New York Princeton Rolls-Royce Prince Henry Vanhall Vintage Sports Car Club Great Britain Britain United States Esch Club of America Roxbury Mass Clark Roy Baltimore Reading Jon N. J Thompsonville London Conn

Veterans bonus bill advances in Topeka committee

A Kansas House committee approved a veterans bonus proposal that would allow a maximum $500 payout to World War II and Korean War veterans. The bill now goes to Ways and Means for further scrutiny before a House floor vote. The item is part of Topeka coverage.

House Jess Taylor R Tribune Ways and Means Committee

Will Disarm Dogcatchers After Shooting Incident

Galveston city commission disarmed the head dog catcher and discussed changing methods after a shooting incident involving two 14 year old youths who alleged the dog catcher tried to kill their pet. Mayor George Clough led protests and suggested reform.

Galveston Tex George Clough

Deeds Recorded in Local Credit Bureau Bulletin

This week's bulletin lists transfers including Mabel Emma Chandler to Ralph Chandler in Pomona subdivision and Henry Hendrix to W. B Street property. Additional transfers show Leo Logan to Nelson Peed and Emma Moldenhauer to John, detailing parcel blocks and lot numbers.

Yeeds The Credit Bureau Bulletin Mabel Emma Chandler Ralph F. Chandler K. W. Horne Henry L. Hendrix W. B Pomona Leo F. Logan Nelson N. Peed Blk ‘G Emma Moldenhauer John

Ottawa Holidays Feature Light on Details

Fragmentary OCR text hints at a newspaper page with mixed roles listed such as editor, managing editor, mechanical superintendent, and publication notes. The readable elements mention Ottawa and holidays but provide no clear event or story to summarize.

Removals listed in Credit Bureau bulletin this week

Removals and dis connections include Bronson from 516 N sycamore to 833 N Locust Det wiler Robert C to 723 W lth Farrell J J from 1120 N Cedar Franks Jim from 720 S Poplar to 838 Hamblin Hobbs Ted from 522 N Mulberry to Route No 1 Huston Harold from 1005 W 6th to 522 N Mulberry Jones C RB from 735 N Main Kunard H Wayne to 1120 N Cedar Monroe Leland DB from 510 S Cedar to 630 S Hickory Martin Dora to 518 N Sycamore Russell Alice from 815 Walton Scalet Elmo to 733 N Poplar Turner Robert M to 1087 N Mulberry Wilcox Le Roy from 903 N Mulberry to 820 N Oak Waring L Frank to 1324 N Oak Wuest Bill from 1075 Oak to 429 S Oak Taxicabs in Turkey adopt an 8 share the ride plan with cab drivers allowed to pick up passengers heading the same way to share fare.

The Credit Bureau Bulletin Bronson R. G Sycamore Detwiler Robert C Farrell J. J Cedar Franks Jim Poplar Hamblin Hobbs Ted N. Mulberry Huston Harold Wilcox LeRoy Waring L. Frank Wuest Bill

Lawsuit Notice in Franklin County District Court

First published March 18 1957 and last published March 30 1957 a legal notice lists Burton Smith as plaintiff and multiple defendants including David Keat Mary F Barnes Fannie C Gayett J C Casto Avalin Corbin John H Whetstone Joseph Walker James Davis Alfred G Barnett Ie Carter Mary E Barnes guardian of Bertha G Carter minor heir of George W Carter N B E Hodge Edward Erick son Anna Brick Caroline H Lewis Bertha G Carter Gen W Carter W G Currier Arthur B Doherty John H Scott A Connelly C A Gunder Stanley M Foster unknown heirs executors administrators devisden trustees creditors and assigns of such defendants who may be deceased the unknown spouses of the defendants.

David Keat Mary F. Barnes Fannie C Gayett J. C. Casto Avalin Corbin John H. Whetstone Joseph Walker James Davis Alfred G. Barnett Ie Carter Mary E. Barnes Bertha G. Carter George W. Carter N. BE. Hodge Edward Erickson Anna Brick Caroline H. Lewis A. Connelly C. A. Gunder Stanley M. Foster Devisden

Probate and estate notices from Franklin County Kansas

Notices inform creditors heirs and interested parties of estates in Franklin County Kansas. H Haley named administrator of Fred Hatter estate with nine months to file claims. Prudential Insurance seeks $14214.66 plus 4 percent interest and foreclosure on Lot 11 in Smith Subdig in Franklin County Kansas.

Nolice State of Kansas District Court Franklin County W. Burton Smith Ottawa Hansap Surrey Company OF America New Jersey Corporation Asid Court Plainkilf Tavens

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