Churches The Backbone Of Black Culture In Lawrence Kansas
The Kansas Immigrant Series explores how Lawrence’s black churches have long served as social, political, and educational centers from the 1860s to today. It highlights St Luke's AME, First Regular Mission Baptist, and Ninth Street Baptist, noting kindergarten efforts, all night barbecues, sewing circles, gospel singing, and active civil rights roles through figures like Ethel Moore and Paula Holmes. The piece credits church work with funding, community unity, and political influence, including involvement in local democracy efforts.
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Lawrence
Kansas
New Free State
St. Luke’s
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Quantrill
First
Regular Mission Baptist Church
Ethel Moore
Our Church
Edna Wallace
Ninth Street Baptist Church
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Lawrence League For
Brotherhood of All Races
Paula Holmes
St. Luke's Ame
W.S. Sims
Second Christian Church
Third Birthday for Misti Dawn Zook Jr. Family
Misti Dawn Zook Jr. celebrates turning three, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Zook Jr. of 712 Pecan. Paternal grandparents are Don W. Smith and Dorothy Zook, with George A. Zook and Agnes Stoffer as additional relatives in the extended tree. Great-grandparents listed include George E. Zook of Lawrence and Duane Gifford of Burlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misti Dawn
George A. Zook Jr
Misti
Don W. Smith
N. Sycamore
Dorothy Zook
S. Hickory
George A. Zook
N. Locust
Agnes Stoffer
George E. Zook
Birthday of Crystal Dawn Ybarra Highlights Family Ties
Crystal Dawn Ybarra celebrates her first birthday today. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ybarra residing at 822 Walton, with grandparents Rita O Conner also of 822 Walton and Trinty and Mr. Ybarra of 1034 Walnut. Great grandparents include Cecilia Reyes of 1045 Oak and Iris Endicott family from Fort Scott. Great great grandfather Andres Martinez resides at 104 S. Oak. Godparents are Anthony Thompson of Portland Maine and Frita Goodall.
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Crystal Dawn
Richard Ybarra
Walton
Crystal
Rita O'Conner
Trinty Ybarra
Walnut
Cecilia Reyes
Oak
Iris Endicott
Fort Scott
Andres Martinez
Samuel Richard Hubbard Born In Lawrence Hospital
Mr and Mrs Richard M Hubbard announce the birth of their son Samuel Richard at Lawrence Memorial Hospital on February 22 weighing eight pounds one ounce Grandparents are Patricia Barnes Rex Hubbard all of Lawrence Great grandparents include Robert Bundy 745 S Hickory Manhattan Barbara Hubbard Wichita plus Lucille Hamilton Wichita
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Richard M. Hubbard
Elm
Samuel Richard
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Samuel
Patricia Barnes
Rex Hubbard
Lawrence
Robert Bundy
Hickory
Barbara Hubbard
Manhattan
Lucille Hamilton
Wichita
Son Of Sergeant York A Stalwart Ranger
Andrew Jackson York, son of famed World War I hero Sergeant York, serves as a park range ranger in Nashville. He demonstrates marksmanship at a firing line, scoring two 99s on a range with a 70 to 100 qualification, echoing his father's battle prowess at Argonne in 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sergeant York
Dean Fosdick
Associated Press
Nashville, Tenn
Andrew Jackson York
York
Compact two bedroom house plan emphasizes comfort and luxury
The article outlines a well designed two bedroom house with a sunny entry, sunken living room, large bedrooms including a walk in closet, and a dining area that opens to a patio. It notes a practical kitchen with an island, potential basement option, and a carport, plus a complete catalog by Larry Farnsworth. The piece also recounts Sgt. Alvin C. York as a national hero, his family, and local lore around Pall Mall Tennessee.
Love themed 20-cent stamp issued by U S Postal Service
The U S Postal Service releases a 20 cent Love stamp echoing the 1973 first Love stamp. Suitable for birthdays engagements anniversaries and weddings the stamp invites orders postmarked by March 2 with a money order for 20 cents per stamp and mail to Love Stamp Postmaster Boston MA 02109 3992.
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United States
U.S. Postal Service
U.S.P.S
Boston
Love stamp issued as a definitive with floral letters
The Love stamp uses flowers to form L O V E with red poppy for L, daisies and pansies for O, cornflower for V, and corral bells for E. Designed by Mary Faulconer of New York, colors yellow green red purple blue, and USA 20cents under O. First day cancellations offered via post offices or custom mailings.
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Love
Mary Faulconer
New York City
American Rose Society
USA
Twin Daughters Born to Richeson Family in Baldwin
Baby Wendilynn Faye and Jennifer Jill Richeson, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Richeson of Baldwin RFD 2, were born February 21 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Weighing six pounds six ounces and six pounds four point four ounces, they have a brother Travis nearly two. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. A C Richeson of 504 Maple and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tryon of Lawrence.
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Bill Richeson
Baldwin Rfd 2
Wendilynn Faye
Jennifer Jill
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Travis
A.C. Richeson
Maple
Paul Tryon
Lawrence
Patterned bunnies and craft books from a 1982 Needlecraft catalog
A 1982 Needlecraft Catalog offers no sew patterns and craft books including Pattern 7563 for 13 inch bunnies, with free patterns inside. Listings cover jackets, quilts, dolls, and crafts, priced $1.50 for crafts and $2.00 for books plus 50 cents postage. Order via Alice Brooks care at The Ottawa Herald, Needlecraft Dept, Box 143 Old Chelsea Station NY 10001.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Brooks
Ottawa Herald
Needlecraft Dept
Old Chalsea Station
New York
N.Y
Also Mentioned on This Page
University of Kansas Division of Continuing Education
Kanu Radio
Kansas Committee For the Humanities
Satellite Program Development Fund
National Public Radio
National Endowment For the Humanities
University of Kansas
Misti Dawn Zook
Crystal Dawn Ybarra
Larry Farnsworth
P.O. Box
Las Vegas
Nevada
Sgt
Alvin C. York
Gen
John Pershing
Pall Mall
Tenn
Andy York
Alvin York
Miss Gracie
By Larry Farnsworth
Carport
Jom
Kew
Chuck
Grace
Guys & Dolla
S. Main
Ottawa
Inte
Gir
Brookes
Jcpenney
Main
Ottawa, Kansas
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