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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1956

Page

2

Voters urged to back Warren Shaw over Dem for governor

Editorial urges Ottawa area voters to support Warren Shaw, citing Republican highway improvements completed and planned across the state. It argues a Democratic win would disrupt ongoing highway projects, emergency rebuilds, and a proposed Ottawa Olathe US 50S bypass, urging support for Shaw to maintain Topeka programs.

Ottawa Hig Misawa Ross Hill Dead Man's Corner Tally Creek Andersen County Pottawatomie River Garnet Franklin County Welleville Ottawa- Olathe U. S. Bureau of Public Roads Topeka Warren Shaw State Highway Commission Highway Department

Non Political Missouri Judges Face Nonpartisan Election Test

Missouri will choose six nonpartisan judges this year, all currently seated. Names will appear on each section and the public will have a vote of confidence or removal. The Missouri plan links appointment by a governor to a public retention vote, with successors named by the governor if allowed. The system shows broad support among lawyers and party leaders, though Kansas still leans toward partisan selection in practice.

Missouri Creeze Bar Aasoon Muoheen Bansag Kansas

Excellent Shape and Miss America Visit Moscow

A lively column discusses Mrs. America 1956 and a Moscow visit while poking gentle fun at American life. It notes Stilt Kansas University's seven foot basketball star recovering from minor surgery and jokes about hospital stays. The piece comments on early TV in a Chicago taxi and railroads, headlines, military hierarchy, and modern preachers.

Moscow Living Press Kansas University

November calendar of events and quirky historical notes

October to November calendar lore lists events from 1776 to 1520 including Continental Congress lotteries, first telegraph to Virginia City, Idaho women's suffrage, Roosevelt's Panama trip, Veterans Day, Pike's Peak, Gar convention, Wa hoo Swamp battle, and Magellan's Pacific voyage with light commentary on each item's oddity or outcome.

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Ottawa University Triumph Over Baker 14 to 12

A round of community events is noted with Ottawa University defeating Baker University 14 to 12. The 6th anniversary services at Ottawa First Methodist Church, a Friday bridge club gathering, Mickey Mouse Club party at Roger Hjort’s, a duck hunt on Middle Creek netting four mallards, an advisory from Mayor Halloren about heightened policing, and a South Main South Main class gathering at J C Beatty’s are listed with participants and local details.

Ottawa University Baker University Ottawa First Methodist Church Robert Loewe Halloren Herald J. C. Beatty South Main Margaret Froning Minnie Turner Olive Lynch Phoebe Ellis Lois Hart Cecil Shomber Ellen Osgood Mattie Thomas Delia Wilson Ada Fear Earl Pugh Carl Williams Roy McKnight Joe Barker Louis Floyd Cleo Hardy Harold Beatty William McDonald Frank Lebow

Jesus Liked Dining With His People in Church Socials

Dr George W Crane advises a rural couple with church funded add ons and a 5000 pound debt. He argues Jesus ate with households and supported church suppers to foster fellowship and Sunday school growth, noting biblical dinners and early feasts. He urges balanced funding and practical social activities.

Harry Crane Temple Christ's Day Jesus Mary Martha Lazarus Christ Emmaus Dacchaeus Act Hopkins Syndicate Melott Ind Ioe

Ottawa Herald Subscription Names and Renewals

A list of new and renewing subscribers across multiple towns includes Ottawa patrons and outlying communities. Names such as Montague, Turner, Coen, Davis, Millard, Richardson, Moeller, Bethell, Patterson, Corwine, and Warner appear among diverse locales like Ottawa, Wellsville, Waverly, Quenemo, Pomona, and Rantoul.

Ottawa Herald Ottawa J. ‘G. Montague Ralph Turner Coen Frank H. Davis John 2.Millard Overbrook Qovert ‘Brook Citizen Pomona K. B. Richardson O. A. Moeller H. E DeVore R. Hl. Bethell Quenemo i Gale Patterson Vernon RB Bethel Rantoul D. Need Tham Waverly Walter Pitts Wellsville Jack Corwine Ed Warner

Television Listings Note On Air Changes

Last minute program changes make accuracy of these listings impossible. Details show Wednesday October 3 and Thursday November 1 with mentions of Alice, Hiram, and Father Theater. Financial note shows $550 in context of listings.

Election News and Radio Schedule Snippet

Fragmented OCR reads like a radio schedule listing stations WDAF KMBC KTIO FM KTJO FM and various program notes. Mentions elections involving KMBC WLAF and Dorsey with references to news talks and music blocks across late day slots.

IMBC WDAF KMBC Norgas KATBC Ed Morgan Ktio-Fm Rtiq- Eneere WDA

Williamsburg weighs fate of school rating and tax vote

Maurine Neal of Williamsburg High School explains that a B or higher rating is vital to maintain funding and teachers pensions, urging residents to vote YES on November 1 to support a new building program. The piece notes most district dollars come from outside the area and critiques aging facilities as outdated compared to newer towns. An unrelated cooking tip on soaking cauliflower or broccoli precedes the school discussion.

the Herald Williamsburg W. C. Kampschroeder Bruce Spears Franklin County Kampschroeder W.hls Maurine Neal W.hls

Old age assistance overview and steps to apply

Facts on local security pensions and retirement discuss federal state roles in old age assistance. It explains eligibility, payment amounts, and the application process including contacting welfare offices, proofs needed, and possible medical bill coverage. It also notes color in produce relates to nutrition.

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