Trees a Treat Early-Day Citizen Remembers Town History
Albert Nettrouer, 70, born in Garden City era of 75 years, recalls homestead roots in 1885 and prairie storms. He reflects on Main Street cottonwood trees, Lovers' Lane, streetcars, long rides, antelope herd, and a hobby of weather forecasting tied to lunar gravity. He still plays guitar and hosted a surprise birthday party with friends.
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Joan George Albert Nettrouer
Toether
Finney Countian
Nettrouer
Jacob
Here
Nettrover
A. Arthur Ellis
Gardenity
California
Garden City
Main Street
Teitelbaum
Nettrouver
William
Joan George
Telegram
Albert Nettrouer
Finney County
Jane Collins Files for Office as County Clerk
Jane Collins, a Democrat and one term county clerk, filed for re-election in the upcoming August primary. The county has six candidates with no opposition yet. other filings include Sheriff Earl Robinson and Ruth Ruckel for other offices, with Bonnie Zirkel seeking county treasurer. The deadline is June 20.
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Jane Collins
Collings
Earl Robinson
Register of Deeds
Ruth Ruckel
Ruth Towles
Mae Purdy
Bonnie Zirkel
Coling
John
Mike
Sharer
Driver Arrested in DWI Case at City Jail
Harry Lee Higgins 402 Washington is jailed awaiting a hearing on a driving while intoxicated charge. Higgins was arrested last night by local police and a blood test result will determine the next step at the hearing.
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Harry Lee Higgins
Washington
Higgis
James Hil Burnside Case Docket in City Records
A brief entry lists James Hil Burnside of 1002 N. 2nd cited for speeding and improper muf fers with $15 bond forfeiture. Kenneth A Wright cited for running a red light with bonds posted. Marion Lee Stone noted with a cipher at Windsor hotel for an improper action.
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James Hil Burnside
Kenneth
Wright
Marion Lee Stone
Windsor Hotel
Garden City traffic notices and births list details
In Garden City starting of parked vehicle ten dollars. Dennis Lee Dressing five zero eight Penn sylvania running stop sign ten dollars. Roy Lee Roth Deerfield improper driving ten dollars. Christina M. Garcia 305 E Sam Sta Fe Mrs Richard Strayer 401 N 9th Mrs Amos Biondi 508 Chester field Dr Mrs Leroy Schmidt 207 E Ful Cynthia Dianne Smith 701 E Walnut Rodney Gayle Honey Satanta Mrs James Crowley 2302 N 7th Mrs Earl Dougherty Route 1 Mrs Joseph Rupp 205 Wesley Randall Joe Stover Gardenale At St Catherine Mr and Mrs Theodore Fricsen Emin ence Route seven pound A Duinice son 9 03 am Friday Mr and Mrs Leroy Schmidt 207 E Fulton six pound fourteen ounce son 817 p m Friday At Leopold hospital Mr and Mrs Gary Jones Tyrone Okla T pound 8 4 ounce daughter 915 am today
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Dennis Lee
Pennsylvania
Roy Lee Roth
Deerfield
Christina M. Garcia
E. Sam Sta Fe
Richard Strayer
Amos Biondi
Chesterfield
Leroy Schmidt
E. Ful
Cynthia Dianne Smith
Walnut
Rodney Gayle Honey
Satanta
James Crowley
Earl Dougherty
Joseph Rupp
Wesley
Randall Joe Stover
Gardendale
St. Catherine
Theodore Fricsen
Fulton
Local American GI Forum dances names queen candidate
Tonight three candidates Delores Avila Felisa Mujica and Theresa Medina compete for the Forum queen title at the American Legion hall. The winner advances to Hutchinson later this month for state honors. The Combos perform a public dance at the Legion from 9 PM to midnight.
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American Legion
Delores Avila
Felisa Mujica
Theresa Medina
Hutchinson
the Legion Hall
Garden City Grain 2 Local Market Change
Local produce market summary courtesy Lindh Produce Co notes stable prices amid modest changes. Farmers Elevator reports slight shifts in market values for local growers with emphasis on grains and seasonal vegetables.
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Lindh, Produce Co
Garden City Grain
Oil and Gas Tax Dispute Delays Kansas Legislature
In Topeka a Senate House conference clash over a one per cent severance tax on oil and gas nearly halted adjournment. The bill, aimed at a 21 million dollar revenue package, was killed 20-17 after the Senate rejected a conference report. The session will recess to May 9, with a potential resumption if governors veto major measures.
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Topeka
Senate House
Kansas
Senate
House
State Supreme Court
Ita
George Docking
Henry Hayn becomes president of Doctors Motels Inc
Former Garden City motel owner Henry Hayn is named president of Doctors Motels Inc after being advanced from vice president by the directors at a Kansas City meeting. He and Mrs. Hayn will spend the summer in St. Petersburg Florida.
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Garden City
Henry Hayn
Doctors Motels Inc
Hayn
Kansas City
St. Petersburg
Fla
Storm clouds gather as car is stolen from Douglas home
Me and Mrs Henry Douglas of Tennis saw storm clouds above their home early today. A thief drove away their 1066 Bree Hudson sedan, reported to city police and the sheriff's office. Douglas gave chase in another vehicle but failed to catch the unknown driver.
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Henry Douglas
Sheriff
Offic
Douglas
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E. Fulton
Netrouer
Jane Colhing
Leopold Hospital
Gary
Jones
Tyrone
Okla
David Gish
N. Rd
Kansas University
Gabriel Faure
Trinity Episcopal Church
Lawrence
Gish
Stanley Caldwell
M. Hutchins
Scott City
Kansas State College ‘Livestock Marketing
Wichita Livestock ‘Market
Wichita Market Foundation
St. Thomas Church
The
United Church Women
Déine Wiley
Salanta
Downing’s
Red Cross
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