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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1958
Page
2
The piece argues that Franklin County one and two teacher schools lack adequate students and resources, risking future scientists like Frankie. It urges consolidation to improve funding, curriculum, staff, and facilities, warning local pride and tax fears may deprive children of higher education opportunities.
An American traveler details a long 91% hour flight from Idlewild to Lisbon aboard a DC-7, noting cramped economy seating, uneven service, and the jarring schedule as the jet finally touches down at dawn in Portugal. The article comments on air travel’s paradox of speed versus comfort and remarks on the era’s airline practices.
A letter column discusses toxemia, noting it can occur at any time not just in pregnancy. Toxemia is toxin in the blood, may accompany septicemia, and varies from mild to severe. Emphasis on early detection, staying in contact with a doctor, and that all fetuses are at risk. A reader asks about homogenized milk advice from a local lecturer.
Fire at Auld Lang Syne Aear owned by R Pyle, Baldwin, was extinguished by bystanders at 2nd and Main before the fire department could arrive. Ottawa University freshman Jon Harrison suffered a left leg fracture during football practice. Several Ottawans traveled to Lawrence to watch Haskell defeat St Benedict’s 25 to 0. Gover reported Albert Hedburg recovering in a Kansas City hospital after amputation surgery. Rev Hhw Chaffee returned from Burtington for the Methodist Church 50th anniversary observance. The concrete bridge over Skunk Run in City Park east of the library remained under construction.
A devotional prayer asking for confession to the Lord and forgiveness of sins. The text seeks grace and inner peace through heavenly guidance and the throne of grace. This includes a blessing in the name of Christ and ends with Amen.
A dense listing of Channel 4 5 9 and CBS NBC ABC schedules shows cartoons, news, sports, personality features, classic shows, westerns, game shows, and old-time theater. Notable items include Mickey Mouse, Zorro, Navy Log, Playhouse 90, Jack Paar, You Trust, The Edge of Night, Dragon and more across day parts from morning through late night.
Mr and Mrs Virgil Henderson and Mr and Mrs Dwight Henderson visited O P Fritts. Music directors attended a choral clinic at Friends University Wichita. Dinner guests included Dr and Mrs Niles Stout and others. Galen Fienhage visited for his son Tommys stay with grandparents. Tommy has a baby brother Michael Alan born Sept 9. Past Matrons met at Sadona O E S with eight members and two guests. Next meeting with Mrs Ervin Chambers. Mrs Frank Davis visited Kansas City as Mr Davis undergoes Veterans Hospital surgery.
The Rev Walter Griswold of Kansas City Kansas was elected president of the Christian Churches of Kansas at the 100th annual convention in Emporia. Vice presidents named include the Rev Charles Strickler Newton Mrs F J Nettleton Topeka and Rex Lear Salina. The Rev Chester F Gleason McPherson was chosen secretary treasurer and the Rev Monroe Miles Topeka publicity director.
The Ottawa Herald lists publication details and subscription prices. Rates show monthly, quarterly, six months, and yearly options for in trade area and outside trade area. The notice names staff and publisher and mentions mailing at Ottawa Kansas.
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