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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1957
Page
4
News from Richmond area lists visits and family events across towns including Paola Iola Emporia and Lawrence. Notables include Dan Licknieg and Dean Martin returning from Cheyenne for REA, and multiple visits to relatives by Rockers Brown Embry and others. Community events include Methodist committee actions and Harvest Festival planning with auction and supper.
Kansas non farm employment reached a record 566 700 in August according to the state Department of Labor. Growth slowed as month to month increases stayed below 2 percent for the first time this year. Factory payrolls rose by 1 500 while unemployment was about 19 500.
The Ottawa employment office, serving Franklin, Anderson and Miami counties, placed 209 people in September the highest monthly total. August saw 122 placements and 93 in 1956. Construction dominated, with gains in regular calls. Unemployment claims rose due to Sunflower Ordnance Works layoffs Warner plant closure and Garnett garment plants. Yet total approved claims fell as jobs remained available for registrants.
A fire at Ernie Shoe maker's residence near Tyrrell's Lake, Altair, was confined to the basement after occupants were awakened by rifle shells exploding in the heat.
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