Lawrence court of mystery tours gains popularity
Lawrence draws touring groups as a "mystery" stop for seniors, with eight groups planned this month from Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Okla., Wichita and Hillsboro. Illinois visitors toured Lawrence, visiting the Quality Inn, Eldridge Hotel, First Ladies of the Heartland, Oregon Trail program, Reuter Pipe Organ Co., Riverfront Plaza, Kansas Museum of History, Kansas Capitol, Ward-Meade Park, and a settlers dinner, highlighting Lawrence's appeal beyond its fame.
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Oklahoma City
Tulsa
Okla
Wichita
Hillsboro
Collingwood
Lawrence
National Tour Assn
NTA
Peoria
Cleveland
Wisconsin
Michigan
Indiana
Arizona
Illinois
Minois
Quality Inn
Eldridge Hotel
Kay Kuhlmann
Kuhlmann
Jean Pfasser
Baker University
Liberty Hall
Reuter Pipe Organ Co
Reuter’s
McCullough
Riverfront Plaza
Topeka
Peoria group tours Kansas historic sites and centers
On Wednesday the party traveled south to Fort Scott, the restored military fort, and Big Brutus in West Mineral, then north to the NCAA Visitors Center in Overland Park before returning to Lawrence. Conrad Porter and his wife Marilyn escorted the group, praising the hospitality as they urged a good word for Lawrence.
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Fort Scott
Big Brutus
West Mineral
NCAA
Overland Park
Lawrence
Conrad Porter
Marilyn
Peoria
First Ladies of the Heartland staged for tour groups
Lawrence playwright Karen Kuhlmann produces one act plays featuring Bess Truman and Mamie Eisenhower for tour stops at Eisenhower and Truman libraries. Actress Bette Booth plays Bess with local talent, as Breanna Pine portrays young Margaret Truman in a longer Washington debut. The company promotes Heirloom Productions with future nonprofit showings and a July 5 benefit for the Elizabeth M. Watkins Community Museum.
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Eisenhower Presidential
Abilene
Truman Presidential
Independence
Lawrence
Mamie
Bess
Kuhlmann
Bette Booth
Peoria Coach Charter Group
Jean Pfasser
Baker University
Breanna Pine
Margaret
Harry Truman
National Archives
Washington, D.C
Booth
Mrs. Truman
Harry
Heirloom Productions
Ben Bigler
Bess Truman
Kay Kuhlmann
About Harry
Experts urge proper care of family heirlooms
Barbara Mayer reports on family heirlooms and the rise of home conservation. The piece highlights lessons from Lawrence Reger and advocates preventive care, archival materials, and professional help to protect textiles, furniture, photos, and documents for future generations.
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Lawrence Reger
Reger
National Institute For the Conservation of Cultural Property
Washington
Roger
Arthur Beale
Museum of Fine Arts
Boston
Beale
Abrams
Jacqueline Kennedy
Maryland
Betty Ford
Rosalynn Carter
White House
Committee On Arts and Humanities
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First Ladies of the Heartland
Elizabeth M. Watkins Community Museum
Barbara Mayer
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