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Memories of Chanute Social Life and Circus Days
native daughter of Chanute recalls parade day at the Santa Fe depot, Ringling Bros. shows, skating rinks, run sheep run, ice skating, and library visits. She highlights Het rick Theater, Williams opera house, Airdome, dances, clubs, and church socials shaping a vibrant mid century community.
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Chanute
Websters Dictionary
Santa Fe
Col. Carpenter
Evergreen
Central
Main Street
Steuben
Ringling Bros. and
Bar
South Malcolm
South Santa Fe
Kansas City
Tulsa
Williams Opera House
Montgomery Wards
Hetrick
Lincoln
Highland
Osa Johnson
Floy Barcus
Barcus