Neosho flood history and planned dams in Kansas Oklahoma
The article traces Neosho and Cottonwood flood impacts from 1844 to 1951, noting damage, costs, and recurring floods. It explains proposed dams near Council Grove and Marion, with projected benefits, costs, and regional irrigation and power gains for Kansas and Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Neosho
Disney
Pensacola
Cottonwood
United States Army
Burlington
Council Grove
Marion
Kan
Cedar Point
Cedar Creek
Washington
Zebulon Montgomery Pike
Louisiana Purchase
United States
Napoleon Bonaparte
Pike
Pawnee
Samson
Oklahoma
River of Clear Water Seen For Osage Neozho Again
The article reflects on forced Osage relocation from Neozho and muses that impounded waters deep in lakes on the Neosho and Cottonwood, once muddy, may someday clear again as floodgates release clean water, restoring the river’s former beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid of
Earlton
B. Church
Neozho
Neosho
Cottonwood
Two Olympic Stars Honored at Winfield
Gerald Tucker head coach of the U S Olympics basketball team and Myron Roderick 1956 Olympic wrestler were honored at a dinner in Winfield over the weekend. Tucker spoke at the Southwestern College S club event while both alumni, former Winfield High School stars, were recognized for their roles in the Australian Games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield
Eas
Australia
Gerald Tucker
Southwestern College
Tucker
Winfield High School
Bartlesville
Okla
Phillips Oilers
Myron Roderick
Winfield High
Weekend visitors gathered from Kimball center area
Kimball weekend guests included Mr and Mrs Raymond Hubin and family of Jetmore and Mrs Johnie Doty and Richard More of Kansas City. Also present were Mr and Mrs Glen Baucom and family Mrs Roy Kirtpatrick Mike Wendy and Carol Driskel of Chanute. Sunday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Dale See and Mr and Mrs Larry Chaney of Chanute. Afternoon visitors were Mr and Mrs Loren See Norma of Chanute. Mrs Raymond Hubin and daughter of Jetmore and Mrs Harry More called at Elmer Owen home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chanute
Loren See
Norma
Raymond Hubin
Jetmore
Harry More
Elmer Owen
Seven Comets Reach State Meet After Regional Run
Chanute High School’s Blue Comets finish sixth at the Class AA regional meet at Pittsburg State College, setting one regional and two school records. Seven Chanute athletes advance to the state meet in Wichita, led by Spencer Ambler and Bob Cukjati who won events and set marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Allen
Blue Comets
Pittsburg State College
Comet
Wichita
Wichita North
Wichita West
North
West
Independence
Arkansas City
Parsons
Chanute
Fort Scott
Pittsburg
Ambler
Keith Umbarger
Shelby Swain
Mike Fickel
Craig Berry
Dick Carlburg
Spencer Fickel
Bob Hawley
Donnie Breiner
Gary McKenzie
Larry Byers
Cukjati
Hawley
Swain
Breiner
David Fehr
Dean Daniels
Byers
Asthma Formula Becomes Over-The-Counter Remedy
The leading doctor prescribed asthma formula is now available without prescription as Primatene. The medicine opens airways eases mucous, reduces reflex spasms, and promises night relief with a money back guarantee. Sold at drugstores for 98 cents by Whiteball Pharmaceutical Company in 1968.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Whiteball Pharmacal Company
Oklahoma Aggies Sweep MVC Track Championship in Tulsa
The Oklahoma Aggies won their 16th straight Missouri Valley Conference track and field title in Tulsa by capturing 12 of 16 events. Carl Anderson was the sole Black Panther athlete, taking second in discus and third in shot put while Jan Holman entered the golf tournament but did not place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
Oklahoma Aggies
Carl Anderson
Jan Holman
Frankie Carle Show Presented Here Tonight at Memorial Auditorium
Frankie Carle and his orchestra arrive from St. Louis after a Sunday appearance and perform tonight at Memorial Auditorium at 8 15. The act heads to Salina Tuesday en route to the west coast for a June television schedule, as advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankie Carle
St. Louis
Memorial Auditorium
Salina
West Coast
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Parkerville
Morris County
Wabaunsee Countty
Alta Vista
Gulf of Mexico
Council Groves
Kansas Line
Missiouri Ozarks
Lowell
Muskogee County
Labette County
Neosho Falls
Neosho River
Iola
U. S. Army Engineers Corps
Oklo
Grand River Dam
Grand River Authority
UGH Pro
Altoona
H International
Set Cillers
Minneapolis
Moline
John Deere
Montgomery Ward
de Laval
Massey Harris
Alva McLaren
Auctioneer PLC
Wm Gough
Lorentzen
Wilson
Davis Paint Store
E. Main
Kimball
Freezer
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