Kansas faith map challenges Bible Belt assumptions
University of Kansas geographer James R. Shortridge reports county by county maps show Utah and southern Idaho have Mormon concentrations while Kansas lacks a strong Bible Belt pattern. The study, in The Geographical Review, links religious diversity and intensity to social factors and regional culture.
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University of Kansas
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Geographical Review
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Kevin Condon
Dennis Fitzsimons
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Idaho
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Colorado Supreme Court
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Alaska
Community club events celebrate season and service
Art and Literature Club handed leather Christmas bookmarks decorated with Indian motifs at Chanute Country Club. A metal sculpture was given to Sandy Harris. Jean Gray read traditional Christmas poetry. Willing Workers 4-H caroled at nine neighbors and elected officers Teresa Spieker president and others. They plan the coyote drive Jan 9 and distribute safety pamphlets at Chanute stores. Kum Join Us Class hosts in Colfax Baptist Church new home dinner and party with officers elected for the year.
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Art and Literature Club
Chanute Country Club
Maxine McNeill
Bob Huffman
Sandy Harris
Jean Gray
Hillcrest School
Teresa Spieker
Shelia Hutinett
Melissa Hutinett
Tommy Stirewall
Doug Triplett
Kum
Lyman Erickson
R. 2
Colfax Baptist
Marjorie Erickson
Maxine Stoll
Ruby Uden
Alice Anderson
Donald Anderson
Bery Costin
Christmas preparation series at St Patrick’s Church
A missionary from Layton Utah leads a week long Christmas preparation series at St Patrick’s Catholic Church with services 7 30 p m Sunday to Thursday and 5 15 p m on Christmas Eve The Rev Aloysius Farrell adds a 7 a m and 3 15 p m session Monday to Thursday The pastor Rev William Carr says the aim is spiritual preparation for Christmas.
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St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Layton
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Aloysius Farrell
William Carr
St. Patrick's
Farrell
Illinois
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Paulist Fathers
Central West
Humboldt Couple Wed In Lutheran Church Ceremony
Judy Elaine Baker of Humboldt and Gilbert Joseph Toman Jr. of Manhattan married at St Peter's Lutheran Church on November 27. The wedding featured attendants Lori Baker Jo Baker Brenda Shannon Jan Williams and others with music by Steven Orcutt and Bob Becker. The couple plans to live in Manhattan with Baker working for Kansas Farm Bureau and Toman pursuing political science and pre law at K State.
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Judy Elaine Baker
Gilbert Joseph Toman Jr
Manhattan
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
Lori Baker
Jo Baker
Madison
Wis
Brenda Shannon
Jan Williams
Columbia
William C. Martin
Kingsville
Tex
Ron Rudiger
Bob DuBois
Halstead
Greg. Bender
Ellsworth
Steven Orcutt
Iola
Bob Becker
Mission
Cecelia Orcutt
Melvin G. Baker
Gilbert J. Toman
Holyrood
Leavenworth
Apt. 4
Kansas State University
Kansas Farm Bureau
Hutchinson Community Junior College
Care with Decorations this Holiday Season
Child rushed to hospital after swallowing ornament fragments aims to curb decoration hazards. CPSC warns many injuries and property losses stem from unsafe or improper use of holiday decorations. The agency urges safer practices to prevent fires and burns in homes.
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U.S. Consumer Produce Safety Commission
Safe holiday decorations urge caution and planning
Tribune reports 3 500 emergency visits for holiday injury hazards. Advice covers trees metal and plastic types lighting and safe setups. Emphasizes fresh natural trees water filled bases stability, metal tree safety with floodlights, UL approved lights, avoiding heat sources, and turning off lights when away.
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