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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1958
Page
2
Editorial lauds Ottawa retailers for closing briefly on September 27 to celebrate flood control construction. Highlights past support at a Washington hearing, a 770000 bond approval by 7 to 1, and ongoing efforts to secure federal appropriations. Encourages perseverance of Ottawans to finish the project and boost the region.
An editorial contrasts federal funding with local costs highlighting Ottawa and Podunk Center infrastructure efforts. It argues money from Uncle Sam funds highways hospitals river work and slum clearance while residents feel the impact of such spending. The piece urges clearer wording to show who pays for federal programs and riffs on a bar joke about shared costs.
This And That by Joh TAINY LAKE details the SS Minnie a two story cottage on a hull with verandah ice making machine and electric gear. It carries eight guests and five staff plus a friendly husky named Chum. A ship to shore radio ensures emergencies are covered.
A devotional prayer citing Acts 4 39, asking God to help believers regard possessions as shared, to forgive selfish thoughts, and to express love through deeds for Christ’s sake. The text emphasizes communal living and sincere Christian love.
Dear Dr Molner urges heart attack survivors to favor steady moderate activity over gadgets like magic couches. He lists walking, cycling, gardening, bowling, and chores as safe, with caution to avoid overexertion, fatigue, or chest pain, and advises weight loss via diet and appropriate exercise.
A gas well producing about 100000 cubic feet was drilled on the W F Allen farm on West Street. The state highway commission approved widening Ottawa Main Street from Wilson to Logan and Park to 12th. Vista Gardens, a dine and dance venue, opened south of Ottawa by L A Zerbe and George Hatch. City workers laid water mains on Mulberry Street between 4th and 5th. Lillian Constant returned to Kansas City to teach in public schools. John McCowan planned to sow wheat at Colony and expand his farm acreage.
A dense listing of KOFO radio programs throughout a Saturday, detailing top of the morning shows, news summaries, weather roundups, sports, serenades, church notes, and community programs with times ranging from early morning to late night. Includes program blocks like Karavan, Komment'y, and various local church services. The fragment provides a glimpse of a full day’s broadcasting slate with many repeats and cross references.
A dense OCR of a late era television schedule lists channels and myriad programs by time, including NBC CBS ABC and others. It references varied shows such as News Weather Sports Theaters Playhouse Galaxy cartoons and classic series like Gunsmoke Perry Mason Lone Ranger and Lassie, with multiple time slots from early morning to late night.
Mr and Mrs E M Hougland hosted a noon dinner for the latter s niece and relatives from Wichita. Mrs E J Neely flew to Indio California to help care for her sister who has returned home after months in hospital and is seriously ill. Rebekah Lodge met with 14 members and discussed attendance at the Round Up in Weilsville. Refreshments were served by Mrs Maxine Criqui. Albert Eaton and family from LaGrande Oregon visited relatives. W S C S met at the Methodist Church with 20 adults and five children. Mrs Edith Thompson led devotionals and spoke on Christ s message today. Mrs L P Wallace and Mrs Robert Starbuck hosted. Rev and Mrs Starbuck entertained visiting Meinerts and Wahuse families.
HAL BOYLE reports on changing American youth in one generation. Youth now seeks real world peace and security beyond money, with a global, international outlook. Ruth Hagg, financial chairman of the National Student Association, notes student leaders influence politics and government, and many have progressed to roles in White House, State Department, and Congress staff. No student leader cited has become delinquent or criminal.
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription rates for trade area and outside trade area. Rates include one month 48 cents, three months 1.75, six months 3.75, one year 7 for trade area. outside trade area by mail one month 1, three months 5, six months 8, one year 16, with masthead and officer names noted.
Senator Frank Carlson Republican of Kansas is poised to ascend two or three ranks on the Senate Finance Committee in the forthcoming Congress. Currently fifth among Republicans, he will move up as retirements of Edward Martin Ralph Flanders open spots. John Williams and George Malone face reelection, and defeats for them could further lift Carlson.
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