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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1955
Page
2
The Herald contesting city officials over the dismissal of two police officers for brutality, citing that public questioning prompted a state hearing and urging a full, oathbound public inquiry before any final judgment. The paper asserts its reporting was based on facts and public concern, not rumor.
A collection of wry observations on urban life and trends from smog comparisons to New York fish plots. It riffs on air travel, railcars, decor, and sports quips while weaving humor about common manners and domestic routines.
A reader muses on the meaning of handsome beyond a movie star’s image. The essay weighs differing opinions of beauty, notes makeup tricks on stars, cites Claudette Colbert’s shifted public image, and ends with a playful claim that the author’s wife says he is better looking than the photographed actor.
Auld Lang Syne recalls the Black Hills Passion Play at Memorial auditorium fifteen years ago. Myron Bulson Jr two is an Ottawa shopper today. Forest Park grandstand torn down after 25 years. Congressman Guyer of Kansas City visits Ottawa. John G. Kaiser re-elected president of the Franklin County Credit Men's association. A C Carpenter of the Kansas Independent Oil Men's association attends an oil convention in Kansas City. Miss Hala Turner of Wellsville guests of Mrs. Edith Phillips. The Independent Journal, published since 1865, suspends publication. Dr A L Ashby in Kansas City today.
NEW HOLLAND Pat What would life be like if you owned no automobile never drank a beverage stronger than water never attended a dance movie or stage show and lived in a house with no electric lights radio or television Dave Huyard an Amish farmer 48 years old is quoted about his simple life He and his family manage 151 acres across two farms with three sons and a married daughter He says they believe in the new testament and the golden rule stay on the land and settle disputes within the congregation He notes land prices complicate farm choices and that while some youth drift toward modern comforts the old order Amish are increasing in number across several states He stresses happiness and hopes for his children to secure good farms while living with hard work and high standards
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription rates in the Ottawa area and outside area. Local rates show one month two dollars, three months six ninety five, six months three dollars and seventy five cents, and one year seven dollars. Outside area rates show one month one dollar six, three months three dollars, six months five dollars and eighty cents, and one year nine dollars.
Dr George W Crane advises teens to seek broader goals beyond dating. He urges parents and teachers to foster religious ideals, discourage high school frats, and promote marriage as a by product of a meaningful life. He warns against emotional pressure, advocates church involvement, and cautions about the medical specimen complex in early pregnancy.
A fragmented TV schedule lists programs including Badge 714 Death Valley Capt. Midnight Texas Rangers Western Movie teen Tune Movie Film Comiclub FRasca Captured Pigskin Picks Weather Your Home KRMBC-News WDAF-On the Go 6 30 WDAT Morgan Beatty KMBC Showtime at a unclear time and network. The fragment references multiple shows across channels with no clear program details.
KMBC and WDAF broadcast a monitor segment from 4550 E WHAF detailing Edgar Berges and associated news items. The brief appears to relay local station updates and a short note on Berges.
British Field Marshal Montgomery visits the United States with a plan for merging army, navy and air forces into a single service. He previously challenged carriers as unsuitable for future war. North Carolina State College experts say a quart of milk costs about 42 cents in today’s market. Herald Want Ads get results.
News From Appanoose notes P F C and Mrs Ralph Hamilton and Patricia visiting Fairfax relatives of Max Hetrick and Milt Hamilton. Robert Steele helped sow wheat for Fred Walker. Arthur Mesenheimer hosted Topeka dinner with Fred McClanahan. Ada Lauver left Good Samaritan Nursing Home and stays with Clyde Morgan. Lou Perry and Clyde Cordis visited Overbrook friends. Haas family joined in Topeka. Marion Fishburn visited Topeka hosts L M Rundle. Robert McArdle and family joined Clyde Morgan for Sunday supper. Appanoose Baptist WMS met with Mrs Harold Gottschamer. ten ladies and two children attended.
Topeka authorities report a delay in the Wichita to Hays turnpike feasibility study. The Kansas Turnpike Authority said the report, expected around October 15, may not be ready until December 15. Unforeseen delays are affecting the New York firm Coverdale & Comitts conducting the study.
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