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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1955

Page

2

Coffeyville School Board Goes Underground Reveals Secrecy

Editorial notes Coffeyville Journal reports the school board holds secret meetings without publicity or press access since reporting on a building’s condition. The piece argues a right to know would curb secrecy and public money misuse, stressing harm to both public and board. It also mentions obstruction by secrecy hindering the Journal’s efforts to set records straight.

Legislative Council Coffeyville Coffeyville Journal Journal Kansas

International Press Institute assembly sparks editor quotes

Journalists from Paris Istanbul Helsinki Bombay London Tokyo and Vienna share sharp lines on cigaret holders with mice readers car markets and press traditions. They discuss assassination fears printing scale and postwar travel diplomacy in a compact cross section of newsroom humor and critique.

Copenhagen International Press Institute Paris Istanbul Helsinki tAn“ndian Bombay Ayeling London

After All Random Thoughts By ELM

This column discusses how newspapers handle life and death coverage. It argues that compiling a person’s life details before death aids timely obituaries, reduces survivor hardship, and mirrors the value of a will. Facts of life, prepared by the living, can ease future heartache.

Elm Legal Fraternity

Local burglaries reported and civic notes from the era

A general store at Princeton and a drug store at Williamsburg were burglarized last night. George E. Lister of Ottawa and Charlene Cheney of Selden were issued a marriage license. Babe Ruth hit his 13th homer of the season against Philadelphia. The American Legion poppy day sale was under way. A judge built a porch at his Elm Street residence and a farmer prepared to harvest alfalfa as fire damaged a home on South Poplar.

Princeton Williamsburg George E. Lister Ottawa Charlene Cheney Selden Babe Ruth Philadelphia

The Satisfying Life Of An Expectant Author

A humorous study of the expectant author as a gentle, sympathetic figure. It contrasts the dream of publication with the burden of waiting, notes the market uncertainty, and lampoons publishers pressuring writers to finish. The piece uses light anecdotes and a dry, period voice to explore literary life.

New York

Estrangement in a Camp of Convenience Marriage Crisis

In a Dr. George W. Crane column, Hilda M. laments a decade of emotional drift in her marriage to a missing warmth partner while seeking guidance. She recalls an affair, fears for Norma’s stability, and asks if love can be rekindled. The piece urges applying psychological blueprints, programs, and a teaching bulletin to revive affection and family harmony.

Hilda M Norma Dr. Crane Howsband Tle Hilda Lalwase Dr. Crané

Coffeyville Man Named To KDIC

Gov. Fred Hall announced the appointment of Steve E. Aduddell of Coffeyville as a four year member of the Kansas Industrial Development Commission. He succeeds James Page whose term expired.

Topeka Steve E. Aduddell Coffeyville S Grain Company Kansas Industrial Development Commission Fred Hall Aduddell James Page

Ottawa Herald subscription rates and masthead note

The Ottawa Herald lists subscription rates by mail and region with details of durations and pricing. The page credits Harris as editor, Don Shipman as advertising manager, Roward Hoadley as mechanical foreman, and outlines mail options for local and out of area readership.

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Television schedule highlights on Channel 2 and peers

A dense, era-specific TV listing shows May 26 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. including Boots, Hopalong Cassidy, Weather, News, and multiple theatre plays across channels KFEQ-TV Joe, WOAF-TV, KOMO-TV, KMBU, WIBW-TV Topeka. Numerous hosts, guests, and program titles intermingle in a sprawling regional station guide.

Kfeq-Tv Joseph Woaf-Tv Chanel Komo-Tv Kansas City KMBU Wibw-Tv Topeka Kansas Hopalong Cassidy Comicub Doug Edwards Dinah Rhove Doug Edwardes Commanier Doug Hudwarda Star News Bud Wilkinson Climax

Wichita Chamber asks county road speed limits

The Wichita Chamber of Commerce board adopted a resolution urging Sedgwick County road speed limits. The measure will be sent to the county commissioners and the Kansas Highway Commission. Hale Bondurant chairs the chamber safety committee. A note on red barns and patriotic color schemes appears among the report.

Wichita, Kas. L The Wichita Chamber of Commerce Sedgwick County Kansas Highway Commission Hale Bondurant Chamber

Radio Schedule Fragments Highlight Mixed Programs

A scrambled list of radio slots shows various stations and host names across time blocks. It includes news, talk, music, sports and veterans segments with irregular spellings and unclear lines suggesting a pastiche schedule from KMBC WDAF KTJO and others.

KMBC WDAF Morgan Beatty Roy Togers KNMAC Whistier KTJO Globe Sports Dr. Sixgun ANC EMBC Rosemary Clooney Amog Andy

Quenemo News highlights community happenings and visits

Roger Comstock recovers at home after hospital stay in Kansas City. Local families host dinners and attend graduations and alumni events. The Sunshine Circle reports 187.80 dollars raised for cancer funds. A baby boy named Charles Le Roy arrives to Elwood Walters. Federated church to host community dinner honoring Pastor Wheat and wife before their Berkeley move. Golden Link HDA notes May meeting with 11 members and Civil Defense report.

Roger Comstock St. Lukes Hospital Kansay City Roy Sellens Robert Eagle Hner Paul Eagle Leavenworth David Price Willis Bennett Michigan Valley Wm. Matthews Little Son Detroit Mich Opal Bodenheimer Topeka John Green Donald Humphries Kansas City J. Louis Hall Fred Humphrey Anderson Ind John Hile Chester Reed Garnett Barbara Hull Reeds J. Louis Hull T. W. Scott Sunshine Circle Drive For the Cancer Fund Earl Green Marlin Green Maxine Eldon Griffin Larry Wamego Don Pearson Elwood Walters Annex Bob Wheaton Berkley Calif Alberta Gragg Iola John Rogers Bruce Mary Jo Wooster Colby Kas Jack Davison Bolivar Veda Driver Kansas University Hewitt Englewood Colo Bertha Curry Golden Link H. D. A Betty Jaillite Adaline James Civil Defense Melvern Lora Nell Gr

Funerals Held For Bulson and Houser At Lamb Funeral Home

Funeral services for John Fugene Bulson who died May 21 were conducted at 2 p m Tuesday at the Lamb Funeral Home with Rev R B Craig officiating. Pallbearers included Bud Gilliland Harry McNeese Gardner Hayden Claude Myers Merle Fleming and Marion Williams. Albert J Williams sang hymns with Mrs J R Henning. burial at Evergreen Mound. Large crowd attended. Also services for Edward P Houser who died in Topeka May 22 were held Tuesday at 10 am at Lamb Funeral Home with Rev G R Fosmire officiating. Pallbearers were Harry Wampler Errol Shideler Alva Hallenback Willard Houser Cocil Houser and Cleo Nitcher. Interment at Greenwood Cemetery. Herald Want Ads phone 47.

Bulson John Fugene Bulson Lamb R. B. Craig Bud Gilliland Harry McNeese Gardner Hayden Claude Myers Merle Fleming Marion Williams Albert J. Williams J. R. Henning Evergreen Mound Cemetery

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