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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1956

Page

2

One Generation Schools condemn Windem High School

Editorial argues the 32 year old Windem high school in Windom McPherson county has been condemned as unsafe. The piece decries one generation school design and style obsession in the United States, contrasting with enduring older buildings such as Oxford's. It condemns short lived construction and calls for lasting, durable school design.

Windem McPherson County Windom England Oxford Columbus India

Grandstand football critique on fan commentary

A writer reflects on second guessing by fans during football games. He notes that quarterback and fan critics air blunt advice that players cannot hear, while a loud crowd card delivers witty but often empty commentary. He concludes cheering is harmless if kept in fun, despite alumni demanding wins.

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Declining Russian power sparks protests in Europe

Analyzing post Stalin era trends the piece notes rising anti Communist uprisings in Poland and Hungary and hints at similar unrest in Bulgaria It argues these events reveal the waning dominance of Moscow and challenge the viability of communist rule as a form of government comparing it to totalitarian regimes of the 1930s.

Russia Poland Hungary Josef Stalin Stalin Communist Party Communist Moscow Bulgaria Hitler Mussolini

Fragmented musings on sports icons and urban life headlines

A collage of humorous observations and opinions on Elvis Presley, Oklahoma football, Don Larsen, automotive future, bachelor life, a local meeting, political campaigns, and nostalgic notes about urban living and boyhood bonfires. The piece blends pop culture, sports, and social commentary without a single focused event.

Halloween Party Hosted by Mrs Flynn at 234 W Seventh

Auld Lang Syne hostess Helen Flynn entertained many friends at her home listing attendees. A newborn son was born to Mr and Mrs William Norton northwest of Ottawa. Mrs Andrew Mages attended from Dodge City due to her daughter-in-law’s illness. W QO Myers and Elmer Bell traveled to Lawrence for a Missouri River Valley AWWA meeting at the University of Kansas.

Helen Flynn Doris Parks Eleanor Vincent Ilo Bullock Marguerite Jennings Dorothy Johnson Betty Gibson Pauline Pope Jane Stone Dora Meng Geraldine Young Martha Nurman Arzilla Darling Erwin Elder Dale Forsythe Leroy Haley James Washburn Gaylord Andrew Dick Reedy Marlin Ward Junior Wheeler Don Strahan Elmo Andrew Bill Wilkins Ernest Sellers Harbison Paul Gaynor William M. Norton Ottawa Andrew Mages Dodge City Martin Strafuss Fred Mages W. QO. Myers Ottawa Water and Light Department Elmer Bell

Thanksgiving turkey estimate and odd costs in Ottawa

Local poultrymen predicted Ottawa would need 500 turkeys for the Thanksgiving observance with an estimated cost of 10 celts per turkey. Ellis Clark reported catching a black bass in the Marais des Cygne river weighing between 4 and 50 pounds. A group of girls attended a Baptismal service at the Presbyterian church and later were guests of L. C. Stine on a car trip to Quenemo, including Margaret Sie mantel and Flora Rinehard among others.

Ottawa Ellis Clark Marais Des Cygneés Presbyterian Church Margaret Siemantel Flora Rinehard Margaret Durst Louise Becker Mary McLain Helen Porter Josephine Barnes Helen Moore Helen Norton Helen Branson Jessie Armstrong Gertrude Harris Fay Stine L. C. Stine Quenemo

Bible Advice to Soothe Fear of Monsters From Dr Crane

Dr George W Crane counsels parents to calm a three year old girl who fears flying saucers by teaching biblical origin and unity of humankind. He argues that beings on other planets would share God's image and that universal physics and anatomy make alien monsters unlikely. use color diversity as a parallel to human variety.

Supreme Court God Crane Hopking Syndicate Melott Ind Rente Tha Nnvar -Tentne

Television Programs for October Weekend

TV schedule lists KMBC and WDAF news and shows across Saturday Sunday and Monday with times 6:00 6:30 1:00 2:30 9:00 10:00. Program names include News Show Bandstand Grand Ole Opr and Dilson Show. End by attending church next Sunday.

KMBC WDAF XMBC Cowtown WDAYF Grand Ole Opr Dilson Winchell Musta Morgan Beatty Newa Henry Taylor Ktjo-Fm KMEBC Hbuale Democrata Woaree E.C KMBC_B Dilson Ambec WRAF ETIO KNEC Entertainment Herald WDAP

Farmers To Bank 10 Million Acres

Washington reports farmers agreed to leave 10,124,319 acres from soil bank program, reducing printing cost when enrolling for wheat production next year under government charts.

Washington Agriculture Department Conyright the Hopkins Syndicate, Inc Soil Bank Program

Pikes Peak Road Closed By Snow

Snowdrifts force temporary closure of the Pikes Peak auto highway to the summit of the 14110 foot peak. The delays stall harvesting and season plans as agreements and payments are discussed with a total potential distribution of funds including a portion to Kansas.

Pikes Peak Colorado Springs Colo,a

Ottawa Herald amid old ads and postal listings

The fragment shows the Ottawa Herald front matter with post entry details and advertising manager names. It lists subscription rates by mail for various durations both in town and outside area, and notes trade area terms and holidays.

Ottawa Herald Sunda Don

No Reports On Paint Testing In Topeka

State Purchasing Director William Perkins said on Friday no further report on highway striping paint sample testing will be available until early next month. Testing on a sample from the fifth lowest bidder is still underway after the four lowest bidders failed a dry sooting time test.

Topeka William Perkins Perkins

Space ships may replace military airplanes, experts say

Washington reports that Dr. Wernher von Braun and Maj. Gen. J. B. Medaris foresee rocket driven space ships to carry nuclear bombs or troops, with unmanned space stations launching within four to five years. They spoke at articles for AUSA convention, outlining future ballistic missile agency plans in Huntsville, Alabama.

Washington Association of the United States Army Wernher von Braun J. B. Medaris Army Ballistic Missile Agency Huntsville Ala von Braun U.S. Army

State Highway bids seek 15000 gallons white centerline paint

Bids were submitted for 15000 gallons of white centerline striping paint to the State Highway Department after the Highway Commission canceled a prior 58000 gallon order. The cancellation followed the supplier's failure to meet delivery schedules.

State Highway Department Highway Commission

Small town ads and promotions boost Christmas sales

Don Shipman notes newspaper ads with employee photos, while Mrs. Bertha Newfield opens Elaine's Dress Shop on Main Street. Promos by chambers of commerce and merchants associations lure shoppers with gift wrapping clinics, open house nights, and holiday events. A Kelyinator demo, 1957 car models, free samples, and an election edition dominate the business page as retailers pursue couple promotions and targeted events.

Bertha Newfield Helene Elaine's Mrs. Newfield Main Street Chamber of Commerce Lynn Mass

Highway promises by Docking draw criticism in Kansas

Ivan Wassberg of Manhattan, a Kansas Highway Commission member, accuses George Docking of promising highways if elected that are already programmed. He warns such misrepresentation could reflect statewide voter manipulation. The piece also notes tobacco farming on Lake Erie's northern shores yielding 74 million dollars annually.

Manhattan Kansas Highway Commission George Docking Ivan Wassberg First Highway Division Docking First Highway Lake Erie

Docking Leads In Hutchinson News-Herald Poll

The Hutchinson News-Herald sun district poll shows Democrat George Docking ahead of Republican Warren Shaw for governor 1684 to 1212 with 354 undecided. Eisenhower leads Stevenson 2151 to 941. Senator Carlson 2112 to 528 for Hart with 609 undecided. Huxman was the last Democrat elected Kansas governor.

Hutchinson Hutchinson News Herald Sun District George Docking Warren W. Shaw Eisenhower Adlai Stevensson Frank Carlson George Hart News-Herald Walter Huxman Huxman Kansas

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