Television Log and Satirical Snippets From May 16 1962
A miscellany of TV channel listings and light political satire. The column cites NBC CBS ABC and Channel 4 listings and witticisms about Ike Librarian humor and world affairs. It comments on stock swings IBM Las Vegas and a humor about a vertical takeoff aircraft and Soviet claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa Herald
NBC
CBS
ABC
Wall Street
IBM
Las Vegas
America
Flag Pole Presentation At Carnegie Library Dedication
Auld Lang Syne Daughters of Union Veterans donated a flag pole to the Carnegie Library. At the dedication Miss Maye Halloren, library association secretary, delivered the acceptance speech. Meanwhile, 4-year-old Max Pierson of 435 N Poplar was ill with diphtheria. Lyle Hanes joined Romsted Grenhouse in Osawatomie. An Associated Press dispatch reported King Frederick VI of Denmark died in Hamburg after a period of illness, unrecognized by hospital staff. Ottawa Typographical Union No. 408 elected officers: O. A. Thompson president, B. K. Ellinger vice president, E. M. Angell secretary-treasurer, A. C. Heigele recording secretary, Fred Sailors sergeant at arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Union Veterans
Carnegie Library
Maye Halloren
Library Association
Associated Press
Frederick VI
Iwer
Denmark
Hamburg
Germany
Ottawa Typographical Union No
O. A. Thompson
B. K. Ellinger
E. M. Angell
A. C. Heigele
Fred Sailors
Prayer and Classic TV Schedule Bring Evening Reflections Home
A devotional prayer seeks unity and aid for suffering neighbors in a moment of communal faith. The bulk of the page catalogs a dense TV and radio schedule with programs, news, weather, and entertainment listings across multiple networks and time slots.
Editorial on deadly boating accidents and safety
The piece notes 10 drowning deaths in Kansas and Missouri over a weekend, cites river and pond drownings, and argues for stronger water safety. It urges more life jackets, safety gear, public education on deep water, possible boat licensing, and operator training to reduce future tragedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Kansas
Missouri
Leavenworth
Sleep claims and cautions from Dr. Mother column
A reader columns debate on sleeping too much versus too little, noting nature sets a balance and adults need about eight hours. It cites narcolepsy risks, cat naps, and routines, with musings on Edison and boredom. Other inquiries cover scabs healing, mononucleosis, smoking impact on sinus issues, and a pretend “spastic heart” term, ending with an offer to request Dr. Mother’s sinus booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother
Thomas A. Edison
Dundee
Local Newspaper Subscription Rates and AP Notice
The paper lists daily publication except Sundays and holidays from Ottawa Kansas. Editor Robert B Wellington describes trade area and mail subscription rates for periods from one month to one year with prices. Outside trade area rates are higher. membership notes Associated Press exclusivity for local news and AP dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Kansas
Robert B. Wellington
Mal
Associated Press
Associated Pregaam
Une
Wellsville Seniors Find Pot Of Gold
Wellsville High seniors found the pot of gold at the Rainbow Gardens themed junior senior banquet and prom Saturday night. The junior class arranged the event with rainbow decor including a rainbow ceiling and stage display. Rev Homer Ganong delivered the invocation, with Robert Harriss master of ceremonies and Elaine Evans senior class president delivering the closing remarks. The program featured a vocal ensemble and a toast address by Robert Cramer, with superintendent W E Peterson speaking on what makes success in life before dancing to Darrell Burkdoll’s band from Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellsville
Wellsville High
Homer Ganong
Robert Harra
Nancy Harris
Elaine Evans
Robert Cramer
Hays Student Wins $300 Scholarship in Drunk Driving Essay
Rose Munsch of Hays High School won a 300 scholarship for best essay in the Kansas Peace Officers Association contest on Drinking and Driving. Elaine Klassen of Hillsboro was runner up earning 200 while Steve Evans of Iola placed third with 100. The contest drew 206 entries from 37 schools judged by Kansas Wesleyan University English faculty in Salina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Rose Munsch
Hays High School
Kansas Peace Officers Association
Elaine Klassen
Hillsboro
Steve Evans
Iola
Kansas Wesleyan
Salina
Tonight's TV Highlights from Channel 4 and More
Chester the deputy from Gunsmoke guests Perry Camp on Channel 4 at 8 PM. Maine to be recognized. A Channel 4 special at 9:30 PM titled How To Look At A Tornado with Walt Bodine and Jean Glenn narrating. Joey Bishop and Top Cat reruns, and The Great Lie starring Bette Davis and George Brent (1911 film) on Channel 5 at 10:15 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
True Blue
Mr. Dillon
Perry Camp
Channel 4
Maine
Walt Bodine
Jean Glenn
Joey Bishop
Top Cat
Channel 9
Bette Davis
George Brent
Channel 5
Fear Administration May Rock Businessman's Boat
Midwestern optimism on the economy is tempered by fear government may rock the boat. Chicago executives warn a three sided contest among government labor and business could unsettle confidence and slow spending even as Federal Reserve Chicago foresees no downturn before June 1963. They expect a good year overall but worry about wage policy, inflation, and tax rule changes affecting depreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Dawson
AP Business News
Chicago
Midwest
Kennedy
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Pomona High School Alumni Meet Draws 189 Attendees
The Pomona High School Alumni Association held its 70th annual dinner and dance on May 12 at the Methodist Church dining room and the high school gym. About 189 members and guests attended, including the Class of 1962 and faculty. New officers were elected: Lynn Melton president, Ralph Johnson vice president, Lorenzo Nitcher treasurer, and Mrs. Kay Crable secretary. The event featured a "Garden of Friendship" theme with orchid decor and special class recognitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomona High School Alumni Association
Methodist Church
Joe Bell
Jim Burgoon
Steve Carlson
Beverly Cole
Gary Crawford
Mary Crawford
Diane Dennis
Shirley Heidner
John Howell
Esther Larson
Doris Ray
Opal
Mary Huderson
Anna Bunyan
Audrey Priebe
Janet Lindsey
Ethel Curry
Topeka
Nsora Newcomb Bruening
James Hudelson
R. K. Dillingham Filer
Idaho
Fred Nolting
Frances Bean
Ellinwood
Mary Hudelson
Lynn Melton
Ralph Johnson
Lorenzo Nitcher
Kay Crable
Amanda Cain
Avis Irey
Alvin Burgoon
Vera Vincent
Bruce Fleming
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Eisenhower Library
Ike
Roger Blough
White House
Britain
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Soviet Union
Max
H. E. Pierson
N. Poplar
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Osawatomie
Romsted Grenhouse
Esther
Jesus
D. Popeye
Eauley Draw McGraw
Highway Patrol
Three Stooges o—Loral News
Blan A Werther
o-News
der Nelson
A's
Indians
Gordon Jump
Harold Mack
Wyatt Earp
Don Harrison
SaWeether
Johnny Yatee
Huntley Brinkley Sever Sett
Dougie Edwards
Alvin
Ron
Perry Como
Dick van Dyke
Beachromber
Law
Mr. Jones
U. S. Steel Hour
Look &T
Naked City
I Tennett
Five Star Theater
Mombasa
Peter Gunnalg
Weather Garden
Dev Nelson
Movie Cares
Aaie Wallace
Mike Wallace
Ji-Gallega of the Air
College of the Air
Columbia
Cartoonland
Captain Kangaroo
Jack la Lanne
Claude
T Love Lucy
P Price
Video Village Bmovie
Life
Ernie Ford
Song
Teak
Guiding Light
Jan Murray
Ib. Wy
Lorreta Young
Man
Chochise
Kirs
Wionaire Janda Wytran Oo
Daddy
Hollywood
S—Moyle
Torey and Friends
Krako
Komedy Klub
Senet & Friends
Eukja
Ouleafin
Three Stooges
Kanzsas
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Gordon
Wyatt Earpwee
Johnny Yater
Hanney-Brinkiey
Douglas
Outlaw
t—Outlaws
Donna Reed
Frontier Circus
Dr. Elldare
BicCoys
Groucho
Three Sons
Zane Grey
Mitch
Hiontgat S
Peter Gunn
Pester Gunn
Caesar
Joseph G. Molner
W. W
Dr. Mother
Mrs. C
King
Pomona News
Anthony
Techrama
Yoko Tan
Hillcrest ‘Drive-In Theatre
Nancy Kwan
James Shigeta
Umeki
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