Prestige or $? Debating state college to university name shifts
A Kansas debate mirrors national trends as state colleges consider becoming universities. Critics warn against hiring prestige for funding and teaching quality while proponents cite broader access and multi college structure. The piece surveys Kansas State and South Dakota cases and discusses legislative dollars and perceptions.
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United States
Kansas State College
Kansas State University
Manhattan
South Dakota State College
South Dakota State University
University of South Dakota
Agricultural and Mechanical Arts
The Nation and Space and a Nostalgic Outlook
A series of satirical reflections on national ambition and technology. The piece mocks launching Texas into outer space and NATO decisions at a ten year mark. It notes the telephone system lacking built in tape recording, comments on state birds and extinction, television and youth, and predicts a rebirth of gasoline levers in cars.
Auld Lang Syne and Local Mishaps in Taly Creek
John Sullivan notes a Hastings area man searched the Taly Creek region for a lost farm blown away. Paul Latimer suffered severe injuries after a horse kick to his eye and knee. Ed Dorrell hurt his ankle falling through a trap door during an inspection for a potential theater remodel. A canning factory rises on Logan Street. C. E. Reed fractured a collarbone when a road drag struck a stump. J Bruce moved to a new home on North Main after leaving N Hickory.
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John Sullivan
Taly Creek
Hastings
Nebr
Paul Latimer
Cleveland
Ed Dorrell
Strand
Webster
Crystal Theater
Fox-Midwest
Dry sweat pores and irritable itching skin mystery
A reader asks Dr. Mother about inability to sweat and persistent itching. The doctor notes rare condition causes vary from nerve to skin disorders, suggests Vitamin A, light clothing, bland oils, potential thyroid checks, and even climate or occupation factors. cautions limited cure and offers general insight rather than a definitive remedy.
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Mr. B
Prayer for Today Seeks Bold Witness From Believers
A devotional prayer asks for joy from salvation and the Holy Spirit in believers hearts. It requests help to proclaim the gospel to hungry souls and to witness for Christ wherever they are, ending with Amen.
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Father
Christ
Comprehensive TV Schedule Leo Trends Across Channels
Readable fragments show a dense Saturday slate across NBC CBS ABC and Channel 4 with many classic programs listed. Notable items include Have Gun Will Travel Gunsmoke Lassie Perry Como and The Tonight Show style segments with News Weather and sports inserts across multiple hours and stations.
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Vincent
Musketeers
Newa Ab
Dubijee
USA
Mason
Newoodie Clark
Perry Como
Wis
Blane
Black Saddle
Hollyw
Eosign
Fortnightly Club Marks 39th Anniversary in Richmond
Fifty members and former members celebrated the Fortnightly Study Club’s 39th anniversary at Mrs Abe Severns home. President and reminiscences traced the club’s 1920 founding, with charter members still near Richmond. The gathering recalled past projects, layettes, and longtime members who moved away leaving gaps filled by new arrivals.
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R. §. Gault
Abe Severns
Wilbur Duffey
E. M. Henderson
Richmond
J. L. Kesey
E. M. Hen- Enid
Okla
Atder Son
Lon Mishler
Richmond High School
Rich
R. L. Gault
Cali
Frank Dietrich
H. L. Gault
Margaret Edwards
Ed Child
Fortwomen
Hair Dye Secret Between Sisters and Wife
Ann Landers responds to Barney who learns his wife Emma has dyed her hair for years. She says many women dye hair and there is no need to report every touch up. Landers small dig at the sister follows.
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Ann Landers
Emma
Emma Haas
Wimmag
Barney
Socialettes G G Club hosts informal afternoon
Socialettes G G Club entertained by Mrs. Russell Howard with spring flowers decorating the home. Seven members attended and refreshments followed. Beauceant to host supreme president Mrs. Marlin E. Collis with a 6 30 banquet and 8 pm meeting at the Masonic temple. Ottawa Assembly presides by Mrs. Hartley P. Gover Sr. Senior Club had 15 at Youth Center. visitors Wilma Jean Sharp and Leona Lindeman contributed numbers and refreshments.
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G. G. Club
Russell Howard
John Ochs
W. H. Hay
Beauceant
Marlin E. Collis
Masonic Temple
Hartley P. Gover Sr
Ottawa Assembly
Youth Center
Wilma Jean Sharp
Rich Hill
Mabel Holmes
R. W. Emerson
Will Swords
Leona Lindeman
Independence
Community club mements reflect on sewing and service
The club recalls old programs and baby-sitting days, noting shifts to needlework and visits. Members recount open meetings, guest speakers, and community outreach through hospital gifts, jelly showers, and Christmas offerings for shut-ins. Since 1949 they fund Kansas Children’s Service League drives, totaling 753.05 over the years.
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LMS
Rés
Alaska
Asl
Victor
Sylva Lofgreenmond
Memorial Hospital
Mércy Hospital
Kansas City
Winter Hospital
Richmond
Kansas Children's Service League
Frank Dietrich
Ottawa
Harve Schnelle
William MecClintic
Geneva Jelsey
Harold Ingraham
Carl Senter
Kansas
Layette Shower Honors Mrs. Carl Bobbish at Kerr Home
Mrs. Carl Bobbish was honored at a layette shower hosted by Mrs. Edgar D. Kerr and Mrs. Jim Springfield. Sixteen guests attended including Dr. Margaret Byrne of the University of Kansas speech department. Decorated cakes featured boys and girls names in pink and blue, with a stork centerpiece on the gift table and streamers guiding wrapped gifts.
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Carl Bobbish
Edgar D. Kerr
Jim Springfield
Kerr
Margaret Byrne
K. U
Bobbish
Church and club gatherings listed for Monday and week
A dense list of club rooms and social groups including First Afethod Church Pomona Guy, COUNTRY CLUB events, Women auxiliary and missions circles, Daughters and Senior clubs, various Methodist and Baptist circles, Shaptha GL P.H.D., and lodge chapters. The note reads as a planner of luncheons dinners meetings and election gatherings across multiple venues.
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Tucalay Country Club
Julia Hudelson
Pomona
George Lister
NLFLP
George Efantarosa
JOVE
Loyalty
Mabel Williamson
Shaptha GL
P.H.D
Winton Winter
Iayree Jaynes
Wghland Avenue
Wednesday Daughters Club
Centropolis
Roy B. Churen
Cottonwood Ptret Methodist
Philathea Class Potluck Dinner at First Baptist Elliott Hall
The Philathea Class of First Baptist met in Elliott hall for a potluck dinner with red tulip decor. Dr. W. A. Elliott led devotions, Mrs. Roger Fredrikson offered a prayer, and Tr. Fredrikson spoke. Mrs. Judson Lee led business, Mrs. Olive Carver oversaw entertainment, and Mrs. Glenn Moon will head the prayer list. Committee members for decorating included Mrs. Moon, Mrs. T. W. Henshaw, and Mrs. H. H. Hayes. Serving duties were handled by Mrs. Carver, Mrs. J. A. Bint, Mrs. Frank Smith, and Mrs. B. B. Phillips. Miss Vera Goodman and Mrs. Howard Henderson attended as guests. Seventeen members were present.
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Philathea
First Baptist’ Church
Elliott Hall
W. A. Elliott
Roger, Fredrikson
Tr. Fredrikson
Judson Lee
Olive Carver
Glenn Moon
Moon
T. W. Henshaw
H. H Hayes
Carver
J. A. Bint
Frank Smith
B. B. Phillips
Vera Goodman
Howard Henderson
Ottawa Herald Subscription Rates and Odd Ad Text
A garbled Ottawa Herald fragment lists subscription prices and a quirky ad pitch about chicken wings. It mentions one month rates, three months, six months, and a year, plus outside trade area pricing. The text mixes publisher notes with scattered numbers and misread phrases.
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Auuraua Oy Qm
Ottawa
Kansas
Inc
Robert B
Saneyaerns
Belitor
Guy Snedaker
Nea Gahtaege
Morning Radio Schedule Highlights and News Roundups
A historic radio schedule lists morning programs from top of hour news summaries to weather forecasts and various serenades. The lineup includes KOFO Karavan and Garnett Hour with multiple News Summary slots throughout the day reflecting a local broadcasting rhythm.
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KOFO
People’s Exchange
Garnett
Kofo Karavan
Sparta
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