Centennial pageant marks Emporia celebration week
The writer recalls Emporia's Centennial events spanning a week of community effort and parade. Notable moments include Monday’s parade with floats, honors for Jane Stevens of Lawrence and Plumbs from California, escorts like Dale Spiegel and William McNutt, city officials at the Turnpike reviewing stand, and Mrs. Mildred Teich-Braeber serving lemonade. Friday featured Lady’s Day with Mrs. H. S. Pearson chairing, plus arm bouquets for Sandra Beck and Blake Eyman Jr. Stylearama showcased eras from old to future. The author praises Emporians as gracious hosts and notes a lore question about the Kansas seal plowman’s beard.
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Emperia
Jane Stevens
Lawrence
Plumbs
California
Mildred Teich- Braeber
Sandra Beck
Blake Eyman Jr
Flower Club
Doris Black
Emporians
Kansas
Retired Army Sergeant Will Live in Lawrence
M/Sgt. John L. Dolbier retired after more than 28 years service and plans to reside at 1606 Tenn St Lawrence with wife Helen and six year old daughter Paula. Born Feb 1 1902 in Pittsfield Mo he was honored for his 28 years of service at a retirement parade at Fort Wood Gammon Field.
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John L. Dolbier
Tenn St. Lawrence
Dolbier
Fr. Leonard Wood
Lawrence
Helen
Paula
Pittsfield
Fort Wood
Gammon Field
Promotion for Kenneth M. Barnett in meteorology field
Kenneth M. Barnett, KU graduate and Phi Beta Kappa, is promoted to assistant technical director of the Army Signal Corps Meteorological Group at the U S Army Electronic Proving Ground Huachuca. He helped plan independent weather research lines, led tornado warning programs for the Weather Bureau in Fort Worth and Washington, and served with the Irish Weather Service and in Germany as a security officer aiding weather service rehabilitation.
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Kenneth M. Barnett
Kansas University
Aris Sis Nal
U.S Army
Ko Huachuca
K.A
Weather Bureau
Fort Worth
Rough 4-H Club meeting outlines activities and talks
The 4-H Club and Home Demonstration group planned a meeting at Riverside School with Mrs Raymond Nu hols as hostess and Mrs Richard Tanner leading a session on Beauty Treatment. Safety program featured, with Mary Brieson presenting on present day topics and members signing the Conservation Pledge.
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Stalb Thorne
Taree Creek School
Raymond Nu Hols
Richard Tanner
Riverside
Mary Brieson
Benny Rowing
Hailsbarun Hodson
Sorma Husted
Leonard Hh
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Cs Rosa
Hloine Y
George
H. S. Pearson
A. V. Phillips
K. A. Grad
Rose Marie Reid
Underella
Little Sister
I Sister
Weaver's Children's Shop
Cial
Massachusetts Street
Roberts
Viking
YES
Lowes
Weavers
Coats
Slaimstat Shop
Childrens Shop
Po Reg
Ben Young
Roblee
Pedwin
Shantung
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