Chanute Gallery to Exhibit C A Seward Works in July
The Chanute Art Gallery hosts a July showing of prints by Kansas artist and printer C A Seward on loan from Mildred Seward Pierce. Works include lithographs etchings linoleum and wood block prints representing Seward from the early era with pieces in major collections.
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Chanute
C. A. Seward
Chanute Art Gallery
Kansas
Wichita
Dale McCoy
Seward
Mildrred Seward Pierce
Library of Congress
Smithsonian Institute
Bibliotheque Nationale of France
California State Library
Chicago Art Institute
Cleveland
Los Angeles
McCoy
American Magazine of Art
The
Food Administration
Tioga Hotel
McMillen Family Reunion Plans Annual 1978 Event
The McMillen family reunion drew 50 relatives to the Gene McMillen farm in Attending relatives included Lizzie Endsley Mary Byers Ezra Orr Cloyd and Noah McMillen children of Samuel and Celesta McMillen Mrs Gene McMillen presided and read a letter from Missouri cousins Photos and family history books were shared Relatives announce the last Sunday in June as the annual date Descendants of Mary Byers will host next year’s reunion
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McMillen
Gene McMillen
Lizzie Endsley
Mary Byers
Ezra
Orr
Cloyd
Noah McMillen
Samuel
Celesta McMillen
Missouri
Gene McMillens
Walnut Grove
Tourism drive aims to boost Kansas visitors this summer
Pam Grout and Patty Macke, journalism students at Kansas State University, plan a Kansas tour in a state supplied camper to promote tourism. They will visit eastern and western Kansas, distribute literature, and document attractions to improve Kansas image, noting the state ranks 49th in U S tourism strength.
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Kansas
Pam Grout
Arkansas City
Grout
Patty Macke
Plainville
Kansas State University
Manhattan
Kansas Department of Economic Development
Macke
K-State
United States
Poison free mushrooms and delicious serving ideas
Intro notes mushrooms are safe in the United States and trace their history to ancient Egypt. Recipes describe sautéed mushrooms on toast and a mushroom salad with lemon, onion, sugar, pepper, cream and mustard, serving 3 to 8 with garnishes.
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United States
Ozark Extension tour highlights Arkansas crafts and music
An Extension trip to Arkansas visits the Ozark Folk Center at Mountain View to observe wood carving pottery quilting spinning and doll making. The Rackensack Folklore Society performs mountain music with dulcimer autoharp banjo fiddle and mandolin.
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Arkansas
Ozark Folk Center
Mountain View
Ark
Rackensack Folklore Society
Safari Campers Promote Enrichment Weekend at Buffalo Lake
Safari Campers Eight units of Safari Chapter NCHA braved rain and mud for a weekend at Buffalo Lake. Sgt. William Boehme spoke on camping and highway safety with a Q A session. A covered dish dinner drew 32 attendees and Rev Earl Detweiler led Sunday worship. VFW Auxiliary delegates were elected to Minneapolis convention as Norma Roush urged 1978 dues collection starting July 1. The charter was draped in Emma Willoughby memory. Four High Prairie Pioneers 4 H Club members toured each other’s homes to view projects during a June meeting at High Prairie Methodist Church.
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Safari
Safari Chapter
National Campers and Hikers Association
Buffalo Lake
William Boehme
Kansas Highway Patrol
Earl Detweiler
Buffalo
Minneapolis
Minn
Norma Roush
Emma Willoughby
High Prairie Pioneers
High Prairie Methodist Church
Church Women Present Program at Colfax Baptist Church
Vilas Bethel Lutheran Church women hosted a program for Colfax Baptist Church members. Maxine Stoll led singing in the service. Mrs. Robert Sime presented Daily Prayers Dissolve Your Cares from Helen Steiner Rice devotions. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Doudna sang a duet. Mrs. Warren Jones and Mrs. Herman Anderson performed an organ piano duet. Helen Larson played a piano solo.
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Vilas Bethel Lutheran Church
Vilas
Colfax Baptist Church
Maxine Stoll
Robert Sime
Helen Steiner Rice
Charles Doudna
Warren Jones
Herman Anderson
Helen Larson
Protective workers honored on Child Protection Worker Day
Gov. Robert Bennett proclaims July 1 as Child Protection Worker Day to honor Kansas child protective workers. Kansas chapter president Su Ellen Fried notes lunch gatherings recognize dedicated staff aiding abused children and families, marking five years since the state child abuse prevention law. Sandi Robb of Social and Rehabilitation Services highlighted multi-agency alerts to suspected abuse, with luncheon guests planned for Friday.
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Robert Bennett
Su Ellen Fried
Kansas
National Committee For Prevention of Child Abuse
Sandi Robb
Robb
Debbie Bottoms
Sue Spalding
Humboldt Couple Exchange Marriage Vows at United Methodist
Karen Ford and Steve Hemphill wed June 25 at United Methodist Church in Humboldt. Rev. Rick Qualls and Rev. Ronald Bumstead officiated. families and ESU graduates feature among the wedding party and post ceremony plans.
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Son Shine
Calvary Bible College
Kansas City
Old Country Church
Earlton
Boosters
Safari Museum
Dottie
Wellington
Egypt
Czar
Alexander
Russia
Gary Fail
Karen and
Steve Hemphill
Ozark Craftsmen
Lois Carlson
Neosho County
Carthage
Fayetteville
Altus
Weiderkehr Winery
Petit Jean Mountain
Winthrop Rockefeller
Winrock Farms
Neosho County Extension Homemakers Council
VFW Auxiliary Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
Cecil J. Meeker
Chanute Rotary Club
Dennis Mills
New
Rotary
Neva Yahns
Rob Johnson
Avenue of Flags Committee
Jack Phillips
Jim Wilkes
Sue’s Fine Foods
Church Women
GlorIa Summerville
Huntley
Gloria
North Grant
Fried
Humboldt
Curtis Arnold
Emporia
John Ford
Rick Hemphill
Brian Purkeypile
Eureka
Emporia State University
Hutton School
ESU
Flint Hills High School
Rosalia
Taylor’s Fireworks
Lincoln
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