Creating Figures Is More Than a Hobby in Kansas Rehab
Pat Barclay, partially paralyzed by a 1962 stroke, turns plaster figures into rehabilitation. In a bedroom workshop his wife Ruby and sister Helen Tessendorf help him cast plaques, design new molds, and sell pieces to local stores and recreation areas while gifting works to neighbors. The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce honored him for meritorious 4H service.
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Donette Mayne
Manhattan Mercury
Associated Press
Manhattan
Kan
Pat Barclay
Barclay
Ruby
Walter Tessendorf
Manhattan Chamber of Commerce
Erie Groups in Meetings and Visits Highlight Spring Activities
The Monday Study Club hosted a spring luncheon with 15 members and two guests, featuring color movies of the Symbols of Freedom rose parade. Christian Women’s Fellowship, Eastern Star events, and multiple visits and social gatherings across Erie, Chanute, Moran, Joplin, and Topeka are noted along with travel updates and church services.
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Erie
Cleo Dalton
Leroy Barker
Floyd Johnson
Chanute
Christian Women’s Fellowship
Fred Newell
Junior Currie
Guild
Carl Foxworthy
Kansas City
Mary Stevenson
Eunice Hughes
George Wood
Mike
Elizabeth Wood
Moran
W. J. Stitzel
Jack Matthews
Columbus
Crosbys
Mmes
Ava Ferguson
William Walker
Earle J. Richey
Ruth Caldwell
District 16
Covey Family Mark Golden Anniversary Celebrations
Elsmore Mr and Mrs George Covey Sr celebrate 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends. A noon dinner honored the couple and included Mr and Mrs W L Botkin of Mound City and relatives Gene Gary Gilbert Johnny. Covey kin across Kansas joined via visits and gifts. Continuous tributes and birthday observances noted nearby. Tuesday dinner guests marked by Mr and Mrs George Ard and William Deere of Bronson.
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George Covey Sr
George Covey Jr
W. L. Botkin
Mound City
Gene
Gary
Gilbert
Johnny
Botkin
George Covey
Covey
Harper
Wichita
Anthony
Montezuma
Augusta
Herington
Earl Ericson
Robert Frank
Gas City
Keith Allen
J. Edward Swanson
Susan Swanson
Jerry Swanson
Deane Swanson
George Ard
William Deere
Bronson
Elsmore
Omer Cox
Lenexa
Carrol Lander
Grace Ludlum
Melvin Ard
Emporia
James Ard
Chanute
Mervin Ard
Dewey Ard
Phoenix
Ariz
Scout Neighborhood Girls Plan Spring Council Events
The Girl Scout Neighborhood met at Methodist Fellowship Hall to announce events including Spring Council Independence April 24 Wonderwood April 28 Cadette Camporee May 1 2 3 Flyup May 4 Outdoor cooking May 5 Junior senior Camporee May 13 16 17 Court of awards May 19 and Camporee May 22 23 24. All girls urged to watch mail for day camp registrations with fees 2 for Brownies 3 for other levels due by June 6 to Mrs G B Wall 209 N Plummer.
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Methodist Fellowship Hall
Spring Council
Independence
Wonderwood
Council
G. B. Wall
N. Plummer
Scouts Hold Meeting At Zion Lutheran Church
Troop 25 met Monday night at the Zion Lutheran church educational building. Mike Beck led the flag salute to open the meeting. The group discussed semaphore and held patrol corners. A relay was won by the Bat patrol. After a film, closing ceremony was led by Scoutmaster Larry Weber.
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Zion Lutheran Church Educational Building
Mike Beck
Larry Weber
Emporia youth project in full swing at city fields
Emporia Lions Club, Kansas Power and Light Co., Santa Fe Railway and the city unite to equip a night lit baseball field for the Recreation Commission. The land is leased from Santa Fe for $1 yearly, with the city handling fencing, bleachers, field grading and lighting upkeep. The Lions funded fences, fountain, and will install a scoreboard. KP&L provided power, poles, lights, and maintenance with staff volunteers. Junior League baseball and adult softball will use the field this year, with rental fees supporting the recreation fund. Bevan, once a Pirates pitcher, noted.
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Emporia Lions Club
Kansas Power and Light Co
Santa Fe Railway
The
Santa Fe
Kansas Power and Light
K.p.&l
Lions Club
Lions
Ball Park
Lee Beran
Emporia Recreation
Recreation Commission
Bevan
Pittsburg Pirates
Elsmore Area Social Roundup Details Local Visits
Elsmore area residents hosted and visited relatives during the week. Families from Lenexa Emporia Chanute Sedan Satanta and Phoenix moved into Elsmore area properties. Senior class toured Lola Junior College amid preparations for a play Nearly Sixteen and a Moonlight and Roses banquet.
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Stella Setterstrom
Bernice Gregg
Sedan
Archie Rooney
Satanta
Whitney Rooney
Vickie
Rodney
Lola
First Rose Queen Dies at Age 77
Pasadena obituary notes Hallie Woods McConnell age 77, first Queen of the Tournament of Roses elected in 1905, predating the Rose Bowl. died Monday at Huntington Memorial Hospital.
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Pasadena
Calif
WaKeeney approves 190000 sewage plant bond
WaKeeney voters approved a 190000 bond issue for a sewage disposal plant by a vote of 185 to 82 on Monday. The federal government is expected to pay about 57000 of the cost.
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Wakeeney, Kan
WaKeeney
Advertising Is Your Guide to Safe Buying Adv
A brief promotional piece encouraging careful consumer choices in buying goods and services. It outlines tips for evaluating advertisements, comparing prices, checking guarantees, and avoiding common scams to protect shoppers.
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