This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1956
Page
1
County Attorney Don White filed two counts of forgery against Louis H. Foraker of Joplin Mo. He was arrested here Wednesday. One check for 15 dollars cashed by Nate Gibbons and another for 15 dollars cashed by Unger Oil Co.
The American Legion launches a nationwide drive against communism led by National Commander Wilbur Clair and local officers in Ottawa. The convention theme emphasizes freedom and the global struggle against communism as a defining challenge for the United States.
Dr Rowland H Ritchie died September 2. Funeral services were held September 5 at the First Baptist Church with Dr W A.
The Plan calls for condemnation of 656 acres northeast of Paola for a lake site with a dam proposed about a half mile northeast of town on the Harry Slater farm. The lake would cover about 200 acres in ordinary summers and be larger in wet seasons. Larry Porter of Lane brought in a pair of coyote ears to the county clerk and will receive a $20 bounty.
Hospital notes record admissions and dismissals for John A. Baldwin of 826 S Hickory, Mrs. Carroll Whiteford of 822 N Main, Mrs. Charles Lilly of 1188 Poplar, Mrs. Clive Bastin of Richmond, Mrs. James Ware of Williamsburg, Johnny Paltie of Lawrence, and Thursday dismissals for Baldwin, Whiteford, and others. Also listed are Mrs. Stanley Johnson and baby daughter of 7175 Poplar, Mrs. Raymond McCullough and baby son of 733 Cypress, Walter E. McCloskey of Quenemo.
Braemar Scotland witnessed John Bland a 25 year old middleweight lose his kilter before Queen Elizabeth II and four royals as he lifted his opponent in the open air Highland Games. The Queen and royals laughed while Bland hurriedly retrieved his kilt.
Two couples obtained marriage licenses. Marlin Chanay aged 19 of Wellsville with Marilyn Adair Alexander aged 18 of Spring Hill received licenses. Wayne B. Mock, a legal resident of Ottawa, and Mabel Ruth Christy, legal resident of Ottawa, also obtained licenses.
Mrs J R Kincaid and Miss Helen Osburn learn of the death of their niece Lois Elmers Johnson of Chicago. She was killed Wednesday night in a car accident near Toronto while on a vacation with her husband. Daughter of late Edith Osburn Elmers and Ottawa visited Johnsons. Miss Osburn travels to Chicago for the funeral.
In Washington two lawyers John M. Neff of Nebraska and Elmer Patman of Texas and Superior Oil Co of California pleaded not guilty to conspiring to violate federal lobbying laws and influence the vote on Sen. Francis Case. Trial set for November 19 in U S District Court by Chief Judge Bolitha Laws.
The page lists multiple farm and livestock sale announcements across East Ottawa Centropolis Overbrook Lawrence Paola Waverly Lebo and Wilson areas with dates in September and October including Union church blog and various consignors such as C A Myers Son Roberts Market Fred Miller Dairy and Neill George plus recurring weekly sales in Overbrook and Franklin County plus community sale every Thursday at 1134 N Main and related contact notes.
Janice Cory, 11, was seriously injured when long hair became entangled in a dough mixer at a bakery in Chula Vista. Surgeons reattached the scalp after a three hour operation. doctors say grafting success is not yet assured. The incident occurred while she visited a church group at the bakery.
Lawrence The chief engineer of the state Board of Health said federal aid totaling 703550 will be allocated on a priority basis to Kansas cities for sewage treatment programs. Dwight F. Metzler announced this before 100 municipal officers at a water and sewage works school at the University of Kansas.
Funeral services for Lucy G Hull will be conducted at Towner's Chapel on Saturday at 10 a.m. Rev. Todd M MacDonald will officiate. Interment will be in Mt Muncie cemetery Leavenworth.
The local market notes a memorial carillon honoring late Senator Robert A. Taft of Ohio to be built on the Capitol grounds in Washington, D C. Ottawa churches welcome you.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.