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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1957

Page

2

Kansas Editorial Sees Lose Of House Seat After 1960 Census

The piece argues Kansas will likely lose one of its six U S representatives after the 1960 census due to slower growth. It predicts western districts could shed a seat, with possible realignments involving Johnson Wyandotte Douglas Bourbon Allen counties and shifts in the Fifth and Sixth districts while lamenting how sparse western areas influence the Kansas House.

Kansas Johnson and Wyandotte Douglas Bourbon and Allen Amr Ano

Irrigation Gains Ground for Kansas River Bottom Farms

Kansas river bottom farmers may increasingly rely on reservoirs to impound water and keep streams flowing. Yet irrigation is more complex than buying equipment. Before investing, farmers should consult the Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service to assess water supply, soil absorption, and other factors to avoid costly mistakes and mitigate dry weather impacts.

Kansas Department of Agriculure Soil Conservation Service Baltimore Kansas City Missouri

Style notes for a well dressed man of the era

The guide describes coats with natural shoulders and light weight suits that resist crumpling, slim tapered trousers, and non gaudy dress wear. It covers shirts that wash and dry quickly, down collars, top coats, rain coats, and hats chosen to flatter the face with a trend toward fewer Ivy hats, restrained socks, exotic red cummerbunds, light lace free shoes, and wider, restrained neckties.

This And That by joh The Germans and US interests

The column mocks postwar optimism and foreign policy, noting that German policy aligns with US interests only when compatible. It wryly critiques TV previews, Dulles, aims for extra hours, car power seats, and a quip about Miss Nobody of 1957. It ends with a jab at Governor Faubus of Arkansas as a political nuisance.

Auld Lang Syne 25 Years Ago Highlights

Recap of past events includes a Miller visit to Erie relatives, a failed burglary at R. E. Doman Grocery, stolen house plants reported by Mrs. Hastings, and Dr. W. P. Behan speaking at First Christian Church due to the pastor’s illness. 50 Years Ago notes cream postal cards coming, dying elm near courthouse, and I H Masters at La Junta describing dusty streets, alkaline water, beautiful girls, and great cantaloupes.

W. P. Behan First Christian Church G. C. Flannery I. H. Masters Ottawa University la Junta Colo

Prayer for Today Devotional Excerpt

A short religious prayer asks God for vision and faith to believe in His power. The supplicant requests that believers expect big things from God and strive to do outstanding deeds for Christ. Amen.

Jesus God Christ

Quiping Character Shifts to New Arkansaw Plan

In Kansas doctors boast 40.5 percent specialists a fact the Emporia Gazette notes as implying pricier prescriptions and fewer basic remedies. The quoted fictional figure remarks on moving to Arkansaw and raising kids and hell entering a second project phase.

Arkansaw Hell Kansas Emporia Gazette

Ottawa Herald subscription rates and staff credits

The Ottawa Herald lists subscription prices for trade area and outside trade area, showing monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and yearly rates. It also notes editor Robert B. Wellington and publisher Guy Snedakerttereseceeeseceeseeses within a masthead style notice.

S. Main Ottawa Kas Robert B. Wellington Guy

Broadcast Schedule and Health Advisory Merger

A dense listing of CBS ABC NBC and local station programming spans day and night slots across multiple channels with shows from Mickey Mouse to Truth or Consequences. The article blends TV schedules with a health note warning athletes about carbon monoxide exposure in travel and the benefits of iron supplementation for anemia, concluding with a Sunday dinner guest list from Osawatomie and Fontana.

Reasons For Short Breath Due To Smoking Told By Dr Crane

In a Q and A with Dr George W Crane a high school athlete Terry F age 17 asks why smoking causes shortness of breath. Crane explains irritation increases lung secretions thickening the moisture lining and slowing gas exchange while inhaled carbon monoxide reduces oxygen delivery by binding to hemoglobin. Smokers lose oxygen transport similar to mild blood loss, affecting athletic performance.

Terry F Dr. Crane Terry

Lane area cheerleaders elected for basketball season

Cheerleaders for Lane High School were elected in a Wednesday assembly. Named were Helen Reeve, Dolores Reeve, Belle Brownlee, and Frances Jones with Judy VanHorn as substitute. The vote came from the entire student body. Mrs. Ben Ballard of Lenexa visited with her daughter and her husband, A2c Bruce Landess returned home from Forbes Air Force Base to spend a few days with his parents. Mr and Mrs Jerry Triplett hosted Saturday guests Art Holland family Sunflower and Carl Gander family Osawatomie. Mr and Mrs George Snow Jr and family welcomed guests. Earl Porter celebrated his and Mrs Porter 28th wedding anniversary at the Robb home with Russell Robb and his daughters.

Lane High School Helen Dolores Reeve Belle Brownlee Frances Jones Judy VanHorn Ben Ballard Lenexa Bob Custer Bruce Landess Forbes Air Force Base Topeka Walter Landess Jerry Triplett Art Holland Carl Gander Osawatomie Geroge Snow Jr Earl Porter Russell Robb Bronson Mrs. Porter Dana

Chevy Costs Less to Drive Test Run

A Los Angeles to New York run compared three leading low priced cars and found Chevrolet costs less to operate with up to seventeen percent higher fuel economy.

Los Angeles New York Chevrolet Chevy National Automotive Testing Association

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