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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1957
Page
2
Editorial encourages Ottawa to envision a centennial celebration based on 1866 incorporation. Writers propose a parade and a historical pageant featuring figures like Isaac 8. Kalloch, described as a versatile preacher and land speculator nicknamed the roan stallion of the Marais des Cygnes.
School officials protested empty afternoon seats as World Series fever kept some boys watching TV. They insist on discipline and punctual return to class, noting the incident teaches the expected routine. Yet the author remains affectionate, concluding boys stay boys.
Seventh and eighth graders will be given class time to sell magazine subscriptions with the city exempting them from peddler licenses. Commissions will fund library books and band gear, while critics question expanding to daily papers and other goods, noting public education and private commerce blur.
A narrator notes rising living costs yet widespread jobs, then shifts to travelers through a poverty survey. An investigator describes families in hard luck including a blind husband, a cafe dishwasher wife, hungry children, and mothers clinging to pride while funds for dental and medical care run short.
A collection of quips and observations critiques gender roles in society the AFL-CIO ethics committee and political shifts. It notes rising living costs a hypothetical fifth term for FDR and the lasting impact on the Democratic party. The piece questions advice seeking behavior and notes a Virginia Byrd loyalist trend.
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription rates for in area and outside trade area by mail, detailing one month three months six months and yearly options. The note ends with a generic optimistic line about national prosperity and employment.
Auld Lang Syne notes Big George Petty pitched for Ottawa Boosters during a Raleigh visit. The 1932 World Series saw the Yankees topple the Cubs in four straight. Sarah Jean Van Horn of Pomona underwent a tonsil operation. Merle Marmon reported car tire theft on West 3rd. The Gormly band returned from Kansas City after the Priests of Pallas parade, walking 72 blocks and earning compliments. City linemen installed street light poles at Mulberry corners. August Schnoke headed to Kansas City for a visit, while auctioneer W C Parks traveled to Spring Hill Missouri for a Duroc Jersey hog sale.
Clips And Quips notes Pittsburg has a new bulldozer for the city dump. The machine will cover up refuse, though the item is not political in nature.
Prayer text reflecting 1 Peter 2 17 and a devotional message asking God to fill believers with love and to help those in need through Jesus life. The prayer invites living a life of brotherly love toward all people for Jesus sake.
A station timeline listing daily programs across channels including News Weather in the 4 and 13 blocks, with show names like Truth or Consequences, Price Is Right, Romper Room, Treasure Hunt, and Goofy 13 segments. schedules feature morning to late afternoon slots with soap operas World Turns and Edge of Night interspersed.
A compact listing of Channel 3 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. programming across ABC 6 shows. It outlines Top of Morning segments, Weather Roundup, News, Devotion, musical programs led by Sentim's Melodies Guy Lombardo and Saturday Serenade, plus Around Town Farm Program KU Band and sports notes.
Dr George W Crane explains how guilt over an affair during pregnancy can trigger a mental collapse in Bill Q 35 father of a defective son. He cites embryonic damage from chemicals and infections as causes, warns against blaming God, advises confession and changing marital dynamics, notes support through family activities and Boy Scouts, and promotes his booklet on sex problems in marriage.
Everett Chambers, a 31-year-old ex-soda jerk, produced the feature film A Run Across the River for 25,000 dollars with 6,000 dollars for the film and 19,000 for music sound and other expenses. Shot in Greenwich Village and NYC locations, the project relied on backers from friends, family, and odd investors. Chambers hopes to recoup costs at 100,000 dollars and notes several actors gained work from the project.
The Briles Community Club met at the schoolhouse for a Wiener roast with pie and pop for 30 attendees then held a business session electing D. Garrett as president, Mrs. Louis Harra as vice president, and Mrs. John Ball as secretary and treasurer. Reverend R. B. Shoemaker and family attended the Cherry Grove Church homecoming near Fort Scott. Louis Harra damaged a Wellsville building last week and is adding to his shed. The New Hope Baptist Church Resources Committee met with listed attendees.
A Norman man sighs with relief after his wife asks to be excused from jury duty citing her tenable ground of having nine or more minor children. The note stated she seeks exemption under the grounds for juror excusal due to dependents.
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