New Myers Library At Ottawa University Opens
Editorial hails the occupancy of Ottawa University’s Myers Library and Mammiel Art Center, praising the air conditioned facility with ample stacks and reading rooms. It credits Dr and Mrs George E Myers and Mr C O Mammiel for funding the new cultural center and notes the library’s potential for future expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myers
Mammmel
Ottawa University
O. U
George E. Myers
C. O. Mammiel
Airlines Combat No-Shows With Six Hour Reservation Rule
Airlines face losses from no shows as reservations go unused leaving many flights with empty seats. They test a six hour pickup rule before departure, threatening cancellation if not claimed. Observers doubt public approval, noting barriers to travel and the need to balance profitable schedules with demand.
Observers Question Free Electoral Process Parable
The piece lampoons external observers touring U S elections warning that a two or three person delegation would only witness a tiny slice of a vast system. It contrasts global scrutiny with the messy, diverse reality of American voting and concludes belief, not sight, underpins faith in free elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Russia
Vermont
Nebraska
Mississippi
Ohio
Akron
Detroit
Election Board
Maryland
Kansas City
Arizona
New Jersey
Rattlesnake report and oddities from Paola area
The Paola Spirit recalls a rattlesnake near Louisburg measuring 5 feet 6 inches long and 7 inches around the midsection with 16 rattles. Southeast state reports wheat yield of 1110 bushels on two acres in Wilson county. J B Feagle left with a 100 year old Maryland Journal & Baltimore Advertiser. Barker and Gatch Ottawa photographers advertise negatives of Captain Jack Buffalo Bill Texas Jack and other celebrities offered at 10 cents each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paola
Louisburg
Wilson County
J. B. Feagle
Maryland Journal & Baltimore Advertiser
Barker and Gatch
Ottawa
Captain Jack
Buffalo Bill
Texas Jack
Sunday School Picnic At Hough Home Ottawa
The boys of Mrs Harry Hough s Sunday School class from North Ottawa Baptist Church were guests at the Hough residence 702 Logan for a gathering. Attending were Nea and Donald Pritchard Lyle and Eugene Andrew and Waynee Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hough
North Ottawa Baptist Church
Hough
Logan
Nea
Donald Pritchard
Lyle
Eugene Andrew
Waynee Powell
C. H. Estabrook
Claire
Nora Shomo
Ottawa
California
Edmund Lister
Franklin Township
L. C. Jones
Ottawa Hospital
L. J. Calvin
N. Mulberry
Washburn & Son
Courthouse Plans Contract for Sedan Project
A contract was let for preparing plans for a new fifty thousand dollar courthouse at Sedan. The event was part of local civic development. Mr and Mrs David Burgoon attended a Palmyra old settlers meeting in Baldwin. Postmaster A P Elder learned to drive his own car. Frank Juleson a city special officer worked on a delinquents list for poll tax rolls. Albert Jones traveled to Bull Creek in Minnesota county for a fishing expedition.
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Sedan
David Burgoon
Baldwin
Palmyra
A. P. Elder
Frank Juleson
Albert Jones
Bull Creek
Keeping Warm in Winter Advice From a Comic Anglophone Column
This humorous column lists tips for staying warm in cold weather. It rejects the idea that summer 70 degrees equals winter comfort, urges raising the thermostat, avoids wet feet, and jokes about football at 40s to 50s temperatures. It also stresses a reliable car battery, accurate gas gauge, and finally warns against keeping a herd of milk cows that require twice daily milking.
Mass Production On The Shangri La Eats For 2000 Sailors
The Shangri La operates two galleys and long mess halls to feed nearly 2000 sailors with a menu including stuffed pork chops, mashed potatoes, green salad, and apple pie. Coffee and milk are abundant, and seconds are available. Officers dine separately. a mess boy notes the roast beef and cabbage are not exceptional, yet nutrition remains robust aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shangri-La
Farragut
Escoffier
Navy
Shangr-La
Infatuation A Selfish Attraction by Dr. Crane
A reader, Helen W., 19, seeks Dr. Crane’s Tests for Sweethearts to verify her feelings as she dates a college boy. The column argues infatuation is selfish, outlines love versus self-interest, and urges careful dating, church involvement, and lasting partnership over fleeting thrills. It notes marriage as a lifelong team effort and suggests requesting the 200-point testers by enclosing stamps and fees.
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Helen W
Helen
Crane
Hopkins Syndicate
Melott
Ind
The
Hopkins Syndicate, Inc
Girl Keeps Attendance After Sunday School Ordeal
Nine year old Kate Waters of Lenoir N C was taken by ambulance to hospital after an appendectomy last Wednesday. She told her doctor and parents she would be back for Sunday school and kept her perfect attendance record this weekend.
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Lenoir
N.C. i
Kate Waters
Kale
Weather and Radio Schedule for October 4
Fragmentary list shows dated Thursday October 4 radio and weather entries. Includes KMBC WDAF programming such as News Sports Show Time People are Funny and KMBC Jazz, with election trends and town talk segments.
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KMBC
WDAF
Afoigan Beatty
WDAI
People Are Funny
Lek
KNBC
Dilson
Morgan Beatty
Bob Hope
Bia
WDA
Cline
Newa
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U. Library
JPH
George W. Crane
Dar
Excer Entefea
t _ Kee
Guy Stedaker
fMluis
Shipman
Howard Hoads
Va Herald
Altewa
Widitor
Baditor Advertising
Trade Area
Mentie Mall
Atx Ntha Mal
Kews
Preston
Wire Service Service
Playhouse
Chine x Chinas
Kmbc—Music Hall
Neva
Kmbc—Dorsey
Stara
RADIO
Channel 4
Channel
NBC
CBS
ABC
Annie Oakiey
Alrens
Chute Frortier MD
Puatro Playhouse
Video ‘Theatre
Phyhonge Video Theatre Playhouse
San Francisco
Kenstomas
Lune Wolf
Kangaroo
Garry Moore
Parry
Miss Brooks
Inessee Ergle
Bob Crosby
Margie
Dr. N. Ventor
Hapy Home
Jimmie Pierson
Fiddie Fisher
Annie Oakley
Doug, Edwards
Doug Edwards
Crusaders
West Point
Elizabeth Dane
Winchell
Suzie Grey
Nto
Roper Gas
Roper
Hardwick
Tus Gas Gas Service CO Co
Laturab
Homean
Bory
Crocus
Daffodils
Peonies
Holland
Willis Garden Center
5Th & Cherry
U. S
Frigidaire’s
Ethel Jacobson
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