Stable Garage Myth in Governor’s Mansion Tale
A Holton Recorder note recalls Senator Will Beck stating Governor Stubbs first used the mansion stable as a garage. The Topeka State Journal’s A J Carruth suggested and debated Stanley Steamer or Stutz Bearcat as possibilities. The column also highlights local women’s group efforts, flowers from Mrs. Reagan, and a Yellowstone trip recollection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Beck
Holton Recorder
Stubbs
A. J. Carruth
Topeka State Journal
Public Sale By Disorganized District No 25 Abbott
At the request of patrons of disorganized School District No 25 Abbott a public auction will be held at the school house site 22 miles west of Urbana 8 miles south and 2 miles east of Chanute under provisions of 72 837 G S 1953.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbott
G.S
Urbana
Chanute
Auction Of Rural Schoolhouse In Erie Kansas
Erie Kansas July 2 1957 notice lists sale of a rural schoolhouse and related property at 10:00 A M terms cash to highest bidder. Describes structure equipment and furnishings including bell pumps maps chairs piano and stage curtains with debris removal after building is removed. Nelle H Stevens County Superintendent and Neil McCoy auctioneer sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
RCA
Compton's
Erie
Kansas
Ta' dians root bread tasted on the road trip tale
A ranger recalls Ta' dians drying root for bread and frying it like pancakes. The narrator and George note the Flint Hills beauty while driving from Wichita on the turnpike. They claim the grasses here are among the best for cattle in the Americas and reflect on Jubilee of freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fest Ranger
George
Wichita
Flint Hills
Pampas
Humboldt High School Class of 1932 Holds First Reunion
Humboldt organizers led by Mildred Peck Brinkman Ruby Sheldon Crossant and Lois Schaede chaired the event at Community Park cabin with a basket dinner. Eighteen of 38 original members attended. letters from absent classmates and teachers were read. A second reunion is planned for 1962.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Peck Brinkman
Ruby Sheldon Crossant
Lois Schaede
Humboldt
Humboldt High School
Community Park
A. J. Trueblood
Mary Ellen Mitchell Cox
Downey
Calif
Helen Weideman Jager
Albuquerque
N. M
Jane Braucher Diffenbach
Newark
N. J
Irene Crahan
Kansas City
Frances Chicken Nell
Tulsa
Frances Fussman
Janzen
Saigon
Westnam
Charles Shullenberger
Hickman
Bers
Verdi ‘Bale Kelley
Climax
Colo
Doroihhy Leberak
Waupun
Wis
Helen Foster Lewis
Muncie
Virginia Giles Nichols
Parsons
Louise
Gilliland Caulfield
Coffeyville
Roy Hase
Owensboro
Rose Herman Haen
Piqua
Albert Horn
Monette
Ida Kersch
Ner Kerr
Everette Martin
Manhattan, Ill
Helen Seefken Sinclair
Chanute
Elmer Redfield
Kenneth Rourk
Erna Saving Bulk
Mary Franklyn Sterling
C. F. Bridges
Pittsburg
Pauline Flynn
Kate Moore
Marie Dietrich
Calvert Shaffer
Crawford Family Reunion and Local Gatherings Highlight Humboldt News
The Humboldt community hosted a large Crawford family reunion with many attendees from Verdi Bale Kelley Climax Colorado to Chanute and beyond. Veterans and former teachers attended, noting two classmates deceased since graduation. A Junior BYF event included a hayride and ice cream social at the Daniels home, while visiting families from Lawrence Fort Scott Eureka and Wellington joined the Crawford gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uriah Long
Fort Lewis
Washington
John Long
Long
Korea
Howard Long
Morris Long
el Dorado
Jesse Long
Tepekatimmett Long
Neosho
Jay Hollis
Eureka
Floyd Bowers
Fort Scott
Virgil Powell
Lawrence
Tommy
Chanute
First Baptist Church
Chester Daniels
Floyd Ellis
Sandra Mason
Ray Midden
Dorf
David
BYF
Wayne Nelson
Walter
Wesley
Larry
Linda
Kathy
Wellington
Crawford
Community Notes Highlight Local Visits And School Updates
Erie area residents share travel and visit updates as Mrs. E D Kerr and Susan from Hollywood Fla visit relatives. Neosho County highlights include Nelle Stevens starting a third term as county superintendent and local families attending reunions and picnics. Clerical staff expanded in the county office with two half-time workers, Bess Debus and Trixie Hager, reflecting growing workload.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess Debus
Trixie Hager
Nelle Stevens Begins Third Term as County Superintendent
Mrs. Nelle H. Stevens started her third term as county superintendent of public instruction on Monday. During her tenure she has made 482 school visitations and helped graduate 264 eighth grade students along with dedication efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelle H. Stevens
Chanute Tribune Highlights July Fourth Preparations
The Chanute Tribune reports on community plans for the Fourth of July celebration including parade routes, local entertainment, and civic organizers coordinating events for Chanute residents. Officials urge safety and participation across the city.
Southeast Official Council Secretary Roles Highlighted
The report notes the association is led by a secretary who also serves as secretary of the Southeast Official Council, emphasizing overlapping duties. The piece outlines governance and organizational responsibilities across both groups.
Bethel Boy Wins Second in Key Club Oratorical
William Flynn of Bethel Kansas placed second yesterday in the oratorical contest at the annual Key Club International convention. Kiwanis International sponsors the organization of high school boys.
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Washington
William Flynn
Bethel
Kas
Key Club International
Kiwanis International
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs
George Docking
Topeka
Eagles
L. O. Reagan
John Williams
Washburn
Reagan
Yellowstone Park
Milton Weide
Conoco
Main and
Evergreen
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Neil McCoy
Waa Sunil
W. A. Pownall
S. Highland
E. D. Kerr
Susan
Hollywood
Fla
Eric Ey
Kerr
Katy Bohrer
Gladys Ratliff
Neosho Valley
Carol
Karen
Louis
Duane Ferguson
Lake Hiattville
E. L. Manning
DeSoto
J. M. Torrence
Torrence
Erie & Vicinity
Nelle Stevens
Neosho County
Lawrence Swan
Fred Swan
M. A. Phelps
Byron Dawson
Ethel Manatte
John Tipping
Louis Hines
Pawhuska
Okla
Jack Hines
Cedar Bluff Camp
Cleo I. Dalton
Mercy Hospital
Monnday
F. ‘A. Johnson
Helen White
Las Vegas
Nev
Helen Pike
D. H. Pike
Centerville Township
James E. Pierce
Everett Shrum
Bradley
Galesburg
L. G. Shrum
Dessie Redman
Byrd H. Clark
Mary Mits
Clyde Clark
Paul Stephan
Santa Ana
Angie Hazen
Tom Bell
Ponca City
Elmer Caldwell
Caldwell
Kansas University Medical Center
L. W. Ferguson
Stevens
Business & Professional Women's Club
County Teacher's Assn
Southeast County
McCune Motor
Folger's
Koolaid
del Monte
Taylor & Laughlin
Hershey
Royal
California
Sunkist
Alabama
Wrigley
Rozen Rres
Aamenr Wieners
The
Chanute Tribune
Bethel Boy
Neosho River
Sutcliffe
Chanute, Ks
Firestone
Firestone Stores
Jack Hadley
Mgr
E. Main
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