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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1963
Page
2
A humorous essay rails at readers asking what counts as news while listing reader desires and criticisms. It parodies fixations on front-page scandals, personal notices, tax cheats, wedding photos, and endless ads, ending with a jab at a boastful biographical sketch request.
The article argues against delaying medical care in pregnancy due to fears of birth defects from thalidomide. It notes some women skip doctor visits until late pregnancy, which can harm mother and child. Early prenatal care is emphasized and doctors’ fees are discussed in relation to comprehensive care.
A collage of quotes and brief notes critiquing politics gender roles and city life. It cites Kefauver and Congress, jokes about mail and boxholders, and shifts to health topics on pregnancy prenatal care and drug safety. Doctor letters discuss hair dye and gall stones while urging caution and care in medical matters.
A Thanksgiving visit in Columbia Missouri with Rex Christie and family guests of his in laws Dr and Mrs Bradford. Ottawa University football team members attended a turkey dinner at the Country Club hosted by W A Swift. A sermon in chapel warned of gum chewing epidemic as a path to recovery. Teghtmeyer brothers C N and Homer traveled to visit relatives near Central and stayed overnight with their mother Mrs J Teghtmeyer.
Students at OHS prepare for Thanksgiving break with a senior high Kayettes assembly. A telecast of Categories taped in Kansas City featured Ottawa representatives. The newly formed Honor Pep Club announced, and yearbook staff met deadlines. Senior commencement announcements were planned, with salesmen returning December 8. Wishing a happy Thanksgiving from all at OHS.
The article notes that key television broadcasts will be aired as scheduled, with President John Kennedy featured in Monday coverage. Details of the broadcasts and regular times are provided as part of the ongoing news schedule.
A compact recall lists notable dates from 1768 to 1942 and 1952, citing Verdi and Caruso era milestones, the British Stamp Act repudiation, FDR's Coast Guard reserve act, a royal London departure, West Africa unification talks, and a United Air Lines crash near Ellicott City killing 17 aboard.
Bernice Holden reports from Wellsville as the PTA carnival and bazaar updates are discussed at the Wellsville Cafe meeting. Queen Sandra Hollon and King Mike Willhite preside. Funds, around 500 dollars, will support the scholarship fund and classroom needs. Events include cake walk and fish pilfer? etc. Girl Scout fund drive launches November 26 with canvassing and a display at Swartz Mercantile.
Mrs Gail Chambers and family from Grandview Missouri visited Mr and Mrs William Neill Sr and Mr and Mrs Bob Neill and children. Word arrived of the death of Mrs Frank Addison Cis California. Rev Max Johnson of Oskaloosa Iowa visits Lane friends. Lane high and grade school will end Thanksgiving break at 3 39 PM. The first basketball game at Lane is Nov 29 at 7 00 with Fontana. Mrs Lloyd White hosts YFF club. Elizabeth Barkdoll of Lawrence visits the Robinsons and Carey Mills.
Central Princeton news notes officers elected at the Stitch and Chatter Club for 1964 with Mrs. Charlie Masketer as president, Mrs. Earl Wall as vice president, and Mrs. Jim Destrei as secretary and treasurer. Visit counts include Mr. and Mrs. James Lindsey and Mary Carol of Oklahoma City staying three days at the Masketer home. Portland visitors Mr. and Mrs. Pete Bricker were recently with Mrs. Anna Manspeaker. Zig Zag sewing club attendees at Paola Monday included Mrs. Ella Fox, Mrs. Harold Guy, Mrs. Harold Kimball, Mrs. Elmer Sutton, Mrs. Raymond Fearborn, Mrs. Roy Schaub, and Mrs. Gene Domnanish.
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