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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1955

Page

2

Angelo Scenit Crusade Sparks Court Contempt Charge

Editorialist Angelo Scenit of the Tola Register faces indirect contempt charges after reporting an Allen County jail break attempt. The paper urged for a new jail while defending its coverage as crusading for improvements. The case highlights editorial influence on public safety projects and the risks faced by crusading journalists.

Angelo Scenit Tola Register Scot Allen County Eac Tide Scott Iward Angela Allen County

Reassuring Santa Letters Favor Dolls and Trains

A second Dear Santa letter arrives showing children still want dolls and trains over space gear. The author argues Davy Crockett outfits are a flash in fashion and will decline, while home play with dolls for girls and trains for boys remains enduring.

Santa Claus Davy Crockett Crockett Nashes

Pastoral Change at Local Church Marks Fifteen Years

Fifty years ago notices recall Rev R K Sutton taking over at First Methodist. Polio cases reported at Po mong. Gamble store new manager Vern Gravett. Rev J A Smith elected secretary of the Ministerial Association. Ottawa High beat Hdgerton 27 to 0 at Pores Park. Wellsville man brings 112 pound pumpkin. Ralph Hanes injured in Ottawa area car crash. J R Parker returns from Anti Horse Thief convention in Emporia. Threat of snow hangs over area.

R. K. Sutton First Methodist Church Ralph Hanes Ottawa Vern Gravett Gamble Store J. A. Smith The Federated Church Ministerial Association Pomong Ottawa High School Hdgerton Pores Park J. R. Parker Centrupelis Anti-Horse Thief Association Emporia Wellsville

Studio 52 Rehearsals Reveal TV Game Show Chaos

The article surveys Studio 52 in New York near the theater district, now altered beyond recognition as a production space for the $64,000 Question. It paints a busy, rehearsed scene with cameras, monitors, sponsors, press, and crowded seating, contrasting home suspense with backstage ordinariness and time running out before a big question.

New York Studio 52 Paddy

Generous Ottawa Drive Aims 20800 For Community Chest

Next week workers begin a city wide can vass in Ottawa to raise 20800 for the 1955 Community Chest. The annual allied effort funds 15 charitable and civic activities, with the board screening to ensure donations support truly worthy causes, a goal set below last year’s. Public support is urged to sustain essential city services and organizations.

Ottawa Community Chest Community Chest Board of Directors Ottawang

Children Lack Outdoor Leg Action

Dr. George W. Crane discusses nervous energy in children who bite nails and fidget. He advises active outdoor outlets like running, sports, Scouting, YMCA programs, and family guidance to reduce nail biting. Suggests parents provide gum and engaging activities while explaining concepts to children.

Susie YMCA CYO

Television Programs Schedule Fragment

A fragment shows a TV schedule with entries like Playhouse Johnny Carson and Police. Times listed include 5:00 5:30 6:30 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:09 8:15 and 10:00, referencing Cumax and varied programming for the evening lineup.

Channel 5 Channel ABC NBC CBS Newa Bob Cummingson Miekok Cumax Biop Lone Ranger Ford Theater Stories Highway Patrol Burt Baker Fiarry Moore Garry Moore Finnie VO Ernie Wonderland Kitchen Klub Lewis Big Payott Margie Ted Mack Bow Crasny Way of World Atomy Theater Mr. Sweeney Pinky Lee Barly Abbot Costalio Abbott-Costallo

Death Of A Polish Commander Disclosed

London reports the Kremlin disclosed Gen Leopold Okulicki, a top Polish wartime resistance commander, died in a Moscow jail on Christmas Eve 1946. Polish exile sources said the widow in London learned of the death from the Soviet Red Cross last Friday, after he was arrested ten years earlier with 15 other leaders.

London Kremlin Leopold Okulicki Red Cross Moscow Okulicki

Ottawa Herald Evening Except Bundey at Ottawa Kan

The Ottawa Herald listing shows office roles and publication details with staffing and subscription rate lines for mail subs within and outside the area. It notes editors, managers, and mechanical supervisor, followed by scrambled rate figures for monthly, quarterly, and yearly subscriptions.

Ottawa Herald Bundey Ottawa Kan Guy Gredaver Hailer Don Hula Don Bhipman Howard Hoadley Nai Mall Afail

Best-selling author Michener to wed Japanese-American editor

Chicago writer James Michener will marry Mari Yoriko Sabusawa, a Japanese American and assistant editor of the American Library Association Bulletin, in a Sunday ceremony. The couple represents a cross cultural union reflecting Michener’s themes of East West understanding.

Chicago James Michener Mari Yoriko Sabusawa American Library Assn. Bulletin

Great Navy Transition Seeks Higher Efficiency Across Service

Charles Thomas, secretary of the Navy, says the service is in the greatest transition in its history to reach efficiency for future wars. The Red Cross has nearly two million volunteers aiding relief and support nationwide.

Kansas City Charles Thomas Secretary of the Navy The Red Cross

Radio schedule notes and event listings

Radio listings show Oct 26 and Oct 31 programming across KMBC WDAF KTJO KNBC and WDAV stations with shows like Amos and Andy Glenn Miller and boxing coverage. The page also advertises a future church visit with a call to attend at one’s chosen church.

Ktsjo the Preacher WDA KMBC Godfrey Disk Derby WDAF Newa Glenn Miller Amos and Andy Ted Heath WDAV Dvibber McGee Andy Sio Tenn Ernie Ato Tan Clu Rabi Scaeeeeaatt

Williamsburg OES Friendship Night Attendance Report

Mrs J L Heth notes Sadana Chapter Friendship night in Quenemo with many attendees including Mr and Mrs Robbins Davis and Basel Blair and Turrel plus Mrs Pattie Duvall. Social visits spread to Burlington Kansas City Belton Sedalia and Ottawa as relatives and hosts shared dinners hospital calls and birthday celebrations.

W. E. Robbins Frank Davis Victor Basel N. E. Blair L. T. ‘Pattie G. W. Turrel Ervin Chambers Belza Duvall Calvin Duvall Sadana C. E Quenemo H. C. Milliken W. A. Thomsons Burlington Carol Douglas Powell, Wya Joe Chamberlin Kansas City G. W. Turrell W. T. Hopinks Stormont Vail Hospital Walter Moores Alan Charles Mack Belton, Mo Robert Moore Yates Center Bond H. 5. Barrett Alfred Dancaster Frank Wistombe N. N. Trabert Mal Dobbs Elva Leonard Wayne Campbell Chipper Mike H. N. Trabert

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Editorial Apter Elam Elm King Festures Syndicate George W. Crane Susie Q Dr. Crane Cumax Playhouse Johnny Carson Police RADIO ANMBC Rtyo F.Y Norgan Beatty Jeep Church of Williamsburg OES J. L. Heth Ben Roberson Denborah Inch Chevrolet Pikes Peak Colorado King of the Mountains Ieleris Adel
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