Atchison Railroad Executive Rose in Years of Service
An Atchison man known as Rolle Mitchell rose from clerical work in the freight department of the Kansas City Southern to become general traffic manager of Union Pacific, after early studies, service in Kansas City, and progressive promotions. The piece also notes community and local events and a Wednesday incident involving a man wounded by a shotgun, with details about local officials and responses.
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Atchison
R. Mitchell
Rolle Mitchell
J. Mitchel
Union Pacific
Osama
Mantas University
Ted
Kansas City
Kansas City Southern
Maly
Marty-sly No
Rand
Union _Pacific
Gattis
Seni
Slanady
Carl Pox
St. Joe
Atchison items mix church notes and local facts
Presbyterian Pastor Mr. Davis heads the First Presbyterian Church of Atchison. The town reports fever in town and various local anecdotes from Commercial Street to the county jail. Local names appear, including Mrs. Sparks and longtime area figures, plus notes on bank directors and highway route changes near Horton.
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Mr. Davis
First Presbyterian Church of
Atchison
Alchison
Alartin
Guck
Ahl
Cap
Eaid
Ety
Avonsberg
Ry G. Stark
St. George
Kansas
Mr. Sparks
Sparks
We- Parmners
Ad Merchants State Bank
Elloghan
Fred Sutter
L.T. Hawk
W. ©. Roche
Clarence Hegarty
Cashiery
W. GC. Roche
Alex McKay
Horton
Vowty
U.S
Marton
Atchison Weekly Miscellany and City Notes
Fragmentary chatter covers faith leaders, divorces, local officials, and legislative talk from Atchison. Mentions Pastor Jesse F W C Hoy of Lutheran church, a July 27 founding, legal suits over debt and divorce, remarks from residents about marriages and pets, plus state officials in Topeka on slot machine legality and Topeka attorney general guidance.
Christmas Seals Drive Seeks $ veliko Health Work funding
The Christmas Seals campaign in Atchison County raises only 20 dollars against a 41 500 goal. Over 1 000 letters mailed show many checks, as the Health Association warns against unauthorized sales by children and urges prompt remittance for the charity.
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Atth
Atehdam
Ely
Pulte Tiealth i
Comimstica
Atchison
Jstais
Insurance Demands Reconsidered By Atchison Officials
City officials in Atchison present a revised list of 13 recommendations to curb insurance rate hikes. The plan demands four extra firemen, 2000 feet of hose, and a new water pump, while other items are debated. Campaign funds for the Salvation Army drive in Atchison County reach $2007 with a target of $3200. a tag day is planned next Saturday if weather allows.
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Atchison
Sigie
Mewate
John M. Linden
Atchison County
John Cliigan
Society and Personal Scene Brightens Parish Bridge Party
A well attended afternoon social event at Atchison Ald society home drew about a hundred women despite rough weather. Tables of bridge awarded prizes to Mrs Jess Procter Mrs Roy Madcon Mrs Armi Boph Miss Leslie Kessler and others. Hostesses included Mrs W Emory Mrs D N Wheeler and Miss Agnes Gry with guests Mrs W H Coleman and Mr George Noung. A luncheon featured soup and fruit, with a Christmas toast and prize for best score. A separate note mentions a visit by Mrs Leale Under. The day reflects community engagement in Clifton Kansas with plans for December 20 at Mrs Vary Reid’s home.
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Nora Thas
Beusdictat -Parish Gohotl
Atchison Ald -Society
Jess Procter
Roy Madcon
Armi-Boph
Niss Leslie Kessler
D. N. Wheeler
W. Emory
Nia
John Reis Ancin
Leale
Dain
Kety Reid
Lianer
Ars
Vary ‘Reid
Porust’ Cawood
AL Palagr
District Judge Waltham Named in Local Echoes and Reflections
A garbled obituary and reminiscence mix honors District Judge August Waltham Seid Atehis born Salina. It traces his career from Sylvan Grove to Lingola Center and Atchison, noting speeches, local politics, and debates over county attorney tenure. The piece also mentions wildlife sentiments about squirrels and a long list of Rust family names connected to the area.
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August Waltham
Seid Atehis
Anmisger
Say
Salina
Salim
Efqte Agricuturel College
Manny
Sylvan Greve
Lingola
Center
Meelty
Ifnys
Tie
Atchison
Maurice B. O'Keefe
Atorney
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Squire Dayeing
Gus Tucného
Bieists Py
Wilson
Orrra
Wilson & Gromiry
Presbyterian
Fiinity Lutheran Church
Remembe
Letk Sald & Wath
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Toeskor
Abehitea _Radio
Europe
Bert Signar
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Howe
Charles
A. Harrold
Charles Helberc
Fist
Holbert
Albert H. Horton
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Topeka
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Cours
Atchisary
Theodore _ Aremabere
Suegent
Tay
Bert
Sian Froyn
Marth
Pimiell
Rust County
Hansas
Charles W. Rust
San Jose
California
Morton
St. Paul
Minnesota
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Goll
Wodbe Magesgn
Fuidax
Harold Lloyd
Chas, Chase
Orpheum News
Sunlite
Rome
Fender
Sunkia Desert Coy
Waukesta
Wis
ROYAL
Carllaeminle Pratee
Iwitrr
Variety Binck
FBI
Bebe Daniels
Penorlta
G.W. Allaman
H.L. Charles
Lee Cowan
South Seventh
Simpson
DR. W. K. Fast
Atchison Physicians and Surgeons
Atchison County Medical Association
Globe
F. W. Howe
C. H. Johnson
North Seventh
W. F. Smith
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