Shawnee Sun marks Kansas printing milestone in 100th year
Topeka reports Kansas publishing industry reaching its 100th anniversary this year with 741 periodicals. The Shawnee Sun, first Indian language newspaper in the United States, began in 1835, later noted as a pioneer in Kansas journalism. The State Historical Society cites extensive archives and a long-running line of Indian and territorial-era publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Kantas
Shawnee Sun
the Sun
State Historical Society
Jotham Meeker
Kansas
United States
John G. Pratt
J. Lykins
Kansas City
Society
Kirke Mechem
The
Historical Society
Meeker
Associated Press
Veterans hospital care noted for local WWI men
OsKaloosa reports Don Dewey receiving treatment at the Veterans hospital in Leavenworth for an infected ankle. Nearby World War I veterans express relief at having such a facility close by. Friends note Mrs. Harry Riley recovering from a goiter operation at Halstead hospital, with Mr. Riley returning home and reporting a larger hospital and active surgery. Mrs. Fred Thompson attends district federation of clubs in Topeka. Mr. and Mrs. Fields and son plan to reside in Hutchinson as he resumes his electrical supplies sales job after leaving the Jordan market. George Dockhorn of Chapman visits his brother Charles and sister-in-law, joined by Roy Fish and Hattie Perry of Plymouth, Ohio, returning home after visiting Joe Hannah and family. En route, they stop in Ames, Indiana to see Prof. Fred Fish, a college faculty member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Dewey
Veterans Hospital
Leavenworth
Harry Riley
Halstead Hospital
Riley
Fred Thompson
Topeka
District Federation of Clubs
Thompson
First
Fields
Hutchinson
George Dockhorn
Chapman
Kan
Charles Dockhorn
Roy Fish
Hattie Perry
Plymouth
Ohio
Joe Hannah
Ray Johnston
Arthur Perry
Ames
Fred Fish
First Newspaper in Kansas Trip to California
Mr and Mrs Curtis Patrick left Tuesday for California taking Mrs Jean Tucker of Kansas City with them. The drive was in a fine car to be delivered to a Pasadena buyer. Patrick plans a several week absence from home while others stay to winter with relatives. Atty Will Morse and wife moved to Kansas City Kan for residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Patrick
California
Jean Tucker
Kansas City
Pasadena
Patrick
Atty
Will Morse
Kan
Ed Worswick
Inzie Lacy
Mary Frances
Clay Center
J. D. Williams
Robert Frick
Los Angeles
Pete Machiels
Frank Leach
Richmond
Calif
Ethel Alexander
J. W. Roberts
P. W
Linwood Social Circle Notes and Local Visits
Linwood reports Mr Lamb improving. Freshman and sophomore classes hosted a wiener roast at Meinke's Lake Tuesday. Lena Freeman visited Tonganoxie over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Clyde Coleman and daughter of Kansas City Kansas visited Silkey and Coleman families Sunday. An all school party occurred at the school auditorium last Friday. PTA met at the high school with Mrs James Whipple speaking. Next PTA meeting will be the second Wednesday in November at the high school. Sunday schools remained well attended despite mud. Mrs J B Coleman is on the sick list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Williams
Valley Falls
Chicago
Ina Leaverton
Fon du Lac
Wis
Lowell Leaverter
Grandma Carter
Mrs. Carter
Grandma
Order of Eastern Star
Nortonville
Oskaloosa
Grace Leaverton
Elizabeth Slade
Emily Bowen
Tina Payne
Edith Morris
Fern Crawford
Grace Ratliff
Ruth Long
Nona Crosby
Lula Haines
le Bon Ton Club
Irene Harbour
Anna Mae Strickler
Methodist Aid
Fellowship Hall
Alice Boles
Mary, Roberts
Ray Hudson
Lee Gibson
James Gibson
James Wheeler
Charles Metzger
Frances Carson
M. E. Aid
Emory Cox
F. H. Roberts
King’s Heralds
Topeka
W.F. M.S
Donna Jean
Joan Morris
Coleen Leger
Marian Sweyer
Gloria Roberts
Willa Jersa Leitch
Varelle Weinberg
Helen Brown
Barbara Hoskinson
J. C. Gardner
George Garrett
Dan Leaverton
Tonganoxie
Clyde Coleman
Kansas City
Kan
Carl Silkey
J. B. Coleman
P.T. A
James Whipple
Kansas Congress of Parent Teachers
Linwood Farm Sales and Local News Highlights
Mrs Speerschneider north of Linwood prepares to rent her farm and move to the city as she sells farm implements and cattle. Linwood High School reports several students with perfect attendance for the first six weeks. Linwood softball loses to Jarbalo 3 1. Edgerton trip planned this Friday for a return game. Local residents shopping and visiting Lawrence Bonner Springs Riley Barnett entries noted. Senior play chosen with rehearsals to begin next week under Mr Keister. Walter Schubert hosts Wichita visitors last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Tryone
Goldie Wilson
Linwood High School
Jarbalo High School
Edgerton
George E. Kirkman
Alma Kirkman
Agnes Coleman
Lawrence
Philip. Porth
Bonner Springs
Chester Walker
Riley Barnett
Keister
Walter Schubert
Wichita
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Mission
Chanute
Fred Nevins
Tom Kerns
J. E. Worswick
Ruth Kerns
Charles Jacquemin
Frank Jacquemin
J. H. Brown
C. W. Buckingham
Miss Asceneth Sloop
Helen Dennis
Fayetteville
Ark
Pat Segraves
George Raines
Lucy
Burlingame
Olive Burns
Raines
Linwood
Mr. Lamb
Meinke’s Lake
Lena Freeman
Dickinson
Barbara Stanwyck
Bing
Bown
Joan
Mississippi
Eomount
Bing Crosby
Joan Bennett
Mary Boland
Lynne Overman
Thelma Todd
Arkansas
Andy Fulton
Dardanelle, Ark
Joe A. Dinges
Raymond Ruder
Francis Dinges
Regina Ruder
Edmund Ruder
Martina Dinges
Bell System
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Bell
Bell Laboratories
Western Electric
Southwestern Bell
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
the Friendly Theatre
Granada
Joan Crawford
Late News
Ene Stratton-Porter
RKO Radio Picture
Tom Brown
Virginia Weidler
Carol Stone
Mary Arden
Dick Powell
Ruby Keeler
Ruby
Uncle Sam
Annapolis
Henry Santrey
Court House
Paramount
Sun
Bargain Theatre
Patee
Welie
Bank Nite
Ree É Una Merkel
Sowane Brophy
Nova Pilbeam
Victor Jory
Jean Arthur
Unit No
Zane Grey
Geo. O’brien
Phillips Holmes
Mary Carlisle
Buck Jones
Wiley Post
Air Hawks
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