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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1956
Page
2
The article argues that federal statistics show minimal inflation over months but masks underlying shifts. It notes a real 6-7 percent rise in non farm costs over two years, farm income falls 15 percent lowering food costs, and claims inflation fuels business growth while squeezing farmers.
A collage of quips on finances fashion TV weddings and politics. The piece lampoons inertia in debt choices apparel shrinking dyeing humor about Grace Kelly's wedding and a brisk jab at a state convention DAR and a joke about a omnibus farm bill mocking tax payer burden.
A recent advertisement promotes a hammock with a steel stand usable in any yard shade. The piece extols hammocks as ideal backyard relaxation replacing lengthy yard work and fishing trips. It notes hammocks suit older persons, suit Sunday rest, and suggests lemonade pairs well with the new apparatus.
News items include C. B. Jackson seeking re election as mayor of Rantoul and Mrs. Ralph Johnson of Pomona winning $100 in a national baking contest fifteen years ago. Other notes mention spring goods in windows and Gar Wood’s speedboat record setting run.
New York column recalls Cliff Daniel, Miss Truman’s fiancé, remembering his wartime stint at the AP London desk and his steady, urbane leadership. The piece also swerves into art trends, Japanese influence on New York galleries, and a cocktail of literary notes and reminiscences about 1929.
Deeds recorded include Floyd Martin to W J Robinson Lot 8 Blick town Lane John Hudelson to Samuel Shaw N half of NW 29 16 18 Helen MacDonald Thompson to Lloyd Culler SW half of NE 2 17 19 Lelia Casidato and Lee Casida So 80A SW Sec 30 18 20 Grace Blankenbaker to H B Parks Lot 43 Top Ping Add J I Good to Maude Good Lots 15 17 Blk 27 BS T Add Louie McBride to Dwight Keas tract in W half of NE quarter 14 18 19 Minnie Frey to William Hase SW quarter of Sec 23 Twp 18 20 160A C W Coffman to Teresa Bogle Lots 9 11 13 Blk 62 City Ottawa Andres Martinez to Willard Rodgers Lots 1 3 5 7 9 11 Blk 88 Eugene Marks to W J Marks Lots 27 29 Blk 11 Maxsons Add Elsie Roberts to Floyd Smith Lots east Blk 1 Highland Heights Forty percent of US men 70 to 74 years old age still in the labor force.
Dr. George W. Crane recounts how 93 year old Eli Miller of Indiana grieved deeply after his cherished dog Bud died. Bud had shared Grandpa’s meals and bed, and after a dramatic chase ended in Bud’s collapse, the family buried him near the porch with a handmade stone marker and a lasting memory of their bond.
Removal notices list individuals and new addresses including Jas Baugher moving from 619 No Main to Route No 1 Leslie Clark to 413 S Willow and Donald Cragg from 126 S Cedar to 631 N Mulberry plus L S Culler to 1003 Willow and Jim De Vore to 522 So Cedar Dys ter E W from 1003 Willow and V A Hendrickson from 609 So Mul.
A dated TV radio grid lists weekday programs and times across KTJO KMBC WDAF and WDAI for Monday March 26 and Tuesday March 27. It includes news, music, variety shows, dramas, and special features with many station identifications and host names.
A series of property and resident moves are listed, noting transfers from 709 Grant to Sunflower Kas, and from 635 E 15th to 728 N Mulberry, with other shifts such as Freda Price from 319 Ash and Clifford Wheeler moving from Lawrence to 613 Maple, among additional names and addresses.
Ed and wife relocate from Whittier California to Richmond to join sister in law while awaiting household goods. They buy Spears house. Leisure Hour club hosts meeting with officers elected Jay Adams president and colleagues Atchison Wittman and others attend. Gene Hobson leaves naval post for Norfolk. Mrs. Wolken injured in washing machine accident. St Therese Pinochle club meets with high scores. Mr Hampton of Holton suffered a stroke earlier.
O God we have many opportunities to betray Thee or testify to Thee. We seek Christlike acts and Thy guidance and help. Keep us faithful through the strength of Christ our Lord. Amen.
Mrs. A Pickett is injured and cared for at her daughter’s home after a fall on back steps. Mrs. Kenneth Cunningham and Mrs. Clifford Briggs attended a 4-H leaders banquet in Ottawa Tuesday evening. Amherst Milliman and Joe Ginivan were guests as Ed Ginivan and Florence visited the Millimans. A 4-H cooking and sewing project meeting is scheduled for April 7. Mrs. Ross Spencer visited Thursday evening with Mrs. Lula Hobson.
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