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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1963
Page
2
An Army study notes wasteful manpower at a post where six men guard an empty building daily. The guard sergeant cannot explain the need, and records show the practice began years ago from habit rather than current necessity.
The piece laments people guarding freshly painted floors while asking why the old methods persist. It argues progress is stunted when the reason for doing things simply because they are traditional remains the sole justification. It highlights how hard it is to promote imagination and implement better, cost saving ideas.
A reader asks about male sexual activity after 60. Dr Molner notes vigor can persist into later decades though nerves and stress often curb it. Other letters discuss rheumatoid hand surgery prospects, biopsy necessity for skin marks, albumin in urine, and blood type inheritance. The column also mentions a senator's brain surgery update, farm production figures, and social notes on politics and culture.
Ottawa merchants staged a fall fashions revue at the Plaza Theater with models Betty Flora Dorris Dennis Elaine Wells Lucille Nelson Dixie Jean Gilliland Shirley Bigler and others. Rex Cowan led the orchestra for the event.
Prayer reflecting Daniel 6 10 style asks God to open the windows of our minds and hearts and let in the light of Thy love and truth. It invokes Christ as the light of our souls and ends with Amen.
Ottawa High School announces seven seniors Gail Davenport Sally Corlis Keith Holden Susan Sandow Marjorie Golden Marsha Stevens and Bob Nordyke are nominated for Putnam or Watkins scholarships to Kansas State University and the University of Kansas. They will take October preliminary exams to indicate their scholarship choices and target schools, with winners announced later in the year.
Two persons were cited Thursday to appear in Police Court for traffic violations Hazel I. Mooney of Quenemo RFD 1 posted $20 bond after being charged with driving 40 mph in a 20 mph zone Willard Donald of 409 S Sycamore was cited to appear for driving with a suspended license
Rupert B Wellington editor Ano Publisher lists trade area subscription rates one month one dollar three months three dollars six months five dollars one year nine dollars and outside trade area rates by mail one month one fifty three months four twenty five six months eight dollars one year fifteen dollars The paper is a member of the Associated Press and AP dispatches are for local news use only.
On this date dates span 1901 Roosevelt becomes president after McKinley dies. 1752 England adopts Gregorian calendar. 1860 Blondin tightrope at Niagara. 1916 Germany declares war on Romania. 1923 Dempsey knocks out Firpo in New York. 1945 cameras allowed on commercial airliners. Ten years ago Yankees clinch 1953 AL title. Five years ago Adenauer and de Gaulle urge closer ties. One year ago Kennedy Cuba intervention not required.
A new TV column by Crites Apple debuts today titled Dial Log. It promises weekly insights into standout shows and behind the scenes of TV personalities. The Regimental Band and Highland group perform October 2 at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, with half price tickets until September 19.
Franklin County Red Cross officers were elected at the annual meeting held Wednesday night. Chairwoman is Mrs. G. C. Fredeen of 109 E 9th with vice chairman Wayne Gilliland and treasurer Robert M. Clogston. Secretary is Mrs. J. F. Barr. Board members include Mrs. J. Stephenson, J. T. Morrisey, Maurice Ponton, Mrs. C. M. Ott, and Mrs. Fred Kaiser. Mason Bridges of Topeka, Red Cross area representative, spoke as committees reported.
The Washburn University Board of Regents authorized an application for educational television. Regents were advised that about 100000 dollars of new equipment would be needed to begin.
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