Federal roads stir interest in Taylor county selection
Countywide interest grows over choosing two federal roads funded by a $41 000 grant. The plan links Waubonsie trail traffic with Gravity Bedford and connects to neighboring counties Page Ringgold Adams and Missouri. A meeting near New Market set the Taylor county route to New Market with further talks at Bedford.
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Board of Supervisors
Taylor County
County Board of Supervisors
State Highway Commission
Page
Ringgold
Adams County
Missouri Line
Waubonsie
Corning-Bedford
Waubonsie Trail
Ringgold County
Bedford
Taylor
New Market
Newmarket
Taylor Co. Board
Fire devastates Conway Savings Bank building and adjacent properties
A midnight Tuesday fire destroyed the old Savings Bank building in Conway, which had housed a meat market after moving to a new location. The neighboring western building, used as a produce and cream station, also burned. Both structures and their contents were completely destroyed, with efforts only to save other nearby buildings.
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Savings Bank
Conway
Golden Wedding Celebration in Phillips Ends Half Century Union
Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Phillips marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Tuesday July 3 in Phillips. A large family gathering, vivid decorations, and a feast highlighted the day. The couple, long residents of Taylor County, raised ten children and now enjoy a prosperous family with grandchildren. The festivities included a roast pig dinner and extended congratulations from relatives and friends.
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Mrs. L. F Phillips
L. F. Phillips
Ley County
Nebraska
Conway
Htta
Jennie
R. W. Coan
Des Moines
Frank
Elda
Bartlesville
Oklahoma
Edd E
Okmulgee
Waith
Wiate
Nellie
Ray Walker
Gravity
Iowa
Fred
Lura
J. D. Hill
Kansas City
Missouri
N. L. Grubb
McCook
Ellis
Mrs. Grubb
Phillips
Mitchelville
L. F. Philips
Daniel and
Mariln Phillips
Meggs County
Ohio
Jackson
Stary Eartys
Lucinda Faucett
Davenport
Mitchellville
Lucinda Josephine Faucett
Polk County
Thomas L. Faucett
Orange County
Indiana
Illinois
Galesburg
Philips
Gree
Biggest 1917 Clarinda Chautauqua headlines announced
The 1917 Clarinda chautauqua promises the largest program yet with top musical artists and lecturers. Mischa Elman the world’s greatest violinist will perform August 10, a standalone draw worth season ticket price. Thaviu’s Band and Grand Opera will headline August 16 and 17 after San Francisco Expo fame. The event runs August 8 to 17 with a standard of excellence continued. Local updates note John Greeley visiting relatives and several residents traveling to Kansas City and St Joseph, Missouri for short trips.
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Mischa Elman
Chautauqua
Thaviu
San Francisco
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