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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1956
Page
2
The State of Kansas keeps $75 million or more idle in banks earning 0 percent on time deposits while private funds could gain 2 percent. If invested in government bonds, state reserves could add $2.5 million annually. Bankers at a recent convention said they are “not opposed” to a reasonable interest rate, but action awaits the next Legislature.
A column highlights social quirks from couples who grow alike with years together to naval jokes about service integration. It notes trivial absurdities from weather to race bets and birth control debates while lampooning modern manners and a sleeping porch fad.
A nationwide spring wave of campus panty raids draws sharp scrutiny. The UC incident is highlighted as a prime example of behavior that harms university life and public perception. Critics urge students to channel energy into respectable outlets and uphold decency and respect for others.
Dr. George W. Crane addresses Percy J. a 15 year old with a problem of feminine tendencies. The counselor notes the teen's struggle with identity and upbringing and offers guidance for navigating adolescence.
A fragmented essay argues circuses may vanish in parts of the nation due to labor troubles while adults fear the loss but note children may miss little. It cites Percy’s growth through boxing and track as a masculinity lesson, highlighting shifts from circus culture to sports and self-improvement.
A fragmented listing of radio programs and times across stations WDAF KMBC WDAY WDAP EMBC and others. Highlighted items include Grand Ole Opry Jubilee and Walter Winchell show with various noon and evening slots May 19 and May 26.
Auld Lang Syne M Roller suffered a humorous yet painful accident when tying tarred rope broke and struck his temple. Calvin Esterly won the West Point cadetship exam from the district. Miss Holman’s concert and the vegetable gardens suffered from a hail and rain storm Tuesday night. Mr Sanford Topping of Pomona reports active business and good crop prospects. The Marais des Cygnes river rose with a roaring torrent and drift wood collection below the bridge. Smith’s billiard hall and sample room is being renovated under Col Devalley. Ottawa discusses forming a hook and ladder company for the fire department.
In Burnsville North Carolina 86 year old innkeeper Julia Wray runs the Nu Wray Inn with her son and daughter in law. Built in 1833 and bought by her father in 1870 the inn has grown to host hundreds of jars of preserves and 300 country cured hams yearly. She recalls old days when meals and lodging cost a dollar and muses on work, health, and aging with quiet faith in the mountains.
The fragment from Ottawa Herald shows masthead details and partial subscription rates, listing staff roles and various by mail rate phrases with garbled figures. It reads as an internal publication snippet indicating subscription options and office positions without coherent pricing or dates.
A two-vehicle crash five miles south of Pittsburg at the K57 U road junction killed John L. Dugger 53 and Samuel Mapes 29 both of Pittsburg and critically injured Mrs Jennie Lee Mapes 26 wife of Samuel Mapes and injured Mar Wischer 48 of Parsons. Albert J. White drove a Ford Cherokee county line. Kansas Highway Patrolman Ga Bennett identified the casualties and said two others were injured as the cars were demolished.
Republican governor nomination candidate War ren W. Shaw will tour eastern Kansas next week with stops in Kansas City Lenexa Olathe Gardner Edgerton Wellsville Ottawa Williamsburg Waverly Burlington Gridley LeRoy Anderson County Iola Chanute Erie St Paul Chase Morehead Cherryvale Coffeyville Coffeyville Dearing Tyre Caney and Wichita. Shaw plans a weekend stay in Wichita after the week of activities.
A truncated notice lists recent new and renewal subscriptions for the Ottawa Herald including Rt. 1 Ottawa-Louis E. Turner Rt. 4 Ottawa-Carl E. Johnson Paola J F Wiebrock Princeton Carver J Downey Quenemo Alice Neill Richmond Irene Dunbar Wellsville Mrs George Fisher Mrs Fin V Graham and Arthur L Jones.
A devotional snippet includes Acts 13 12 verse about belief and astonishment at the Lord's doctrine, followed by a Prayer praising truth and freedom. The prayer asks for receptiveness to learn more of Thy truth, courage to think for oneself, and to stand by convictions in Jesus name Amen.
Arkansas City report states Democratic state chairman Frank Theis said Gov. Averell Harriman of New York canceled a fund raising dinner appearance in Wichita on May 25. Harriman is slated for surgery May 21. Gov. Raymond Gary of Oklahoma has accepted an invitation to speak at the dinner.
Notice of Sheriff's Sale for case No 20000 and 20091 lists Ottawa Building and Loan Association as plaintiff with Eastern Kansas Development Co as defendant. Sale at Ottawa courthouse May 28 1956 at 2 PM of Garfield Addition Lots 26 28 and last 20 feet of Lot 30 Block 6 and other adjacent parcels to satisfy judgment of 9482.93 plus interest and multiple liens. Names attorneys for plaintiffs and defendants. sale subject to redemption. proceeds to be applied to unpaid judgments and costs.
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