Christmas in Garnett 1957 a family survives house fire
Pauline Geiss recalls moving into Garnett Kansas after an Ottawa transfer in December 1957. A furnace fire damaged the heating system, leaving the family in cold and snow as volunteers helped. Art Garnett bought toys and a store tree for a Christmas Eve gift exchange. Medora Davidson Hoge reflects on family memories and hopes for future generations.
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Art
Ottawa
Garnett
A&p
Gambles
Pauline Geiss
Crawford Family 60th Anniversary Dinner Details
By Richter United Methodist Church Women the Crawford family hosted a 60th anniversary dinner at Cracker Barrel in Olathe for their parents the W E Crawford on December 28. Attendees included Albert and Charlotte Crawford Allen Crawford Christopher Tammy Alexander Crawford Timothy Crawford Luke Mindy Westerman Jane Justin Branner Gardner Cleda Hayden and the honored guests. Mary Ellen and Harold Kline sent flowers and several cards. Woodrow Leona Crawford joined Christmas dinner with Allen Laraine Crawford in Overland Park.
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Albert
Charlotte Crawford
Olathe
W.E. Crawfords
Allen Crawford
Christopher
Tammy
Alexander Crawford
Timothy Crawford
Luke
Mindy Westerman
Jane
Justin Branner
Gardner
Cleda Hayden
Mary Ellen
Harold Kline
Woodrow
Leona Crawford
Allen
Laraine Crawford
Overland Park
Charlotte
Wellsville News Recap From Local Schools and Community
Dec 30 wedding in Manhattan Brad Good and Heather Eaton at Kansas State Nichols Theater. Weather noted snow onset at 12 30 a m. Wellsville School held no classes Jan 3 for teacher training. Baker University graduate Jamie Kay Dwyer earned an associate in business. Birthday celebration for Jerry Wright featured family and ice cream. School board seats for 289 Wellsville open in 2001 positions 4 5 6 with area assignments. Water rate discussion ahead of Miami County proposal 2 48 to 2 68 per 1000 gallons. current 1 84 rising to 2 05. meeting Jan 16. New malt beverage licenses approved conditionally. Matt Taylor hired as city engineer at 70 per hour. Police equipment upgrade approved. New arrival Dawson Alan Reeves born Sept 13 2000 at Olathe Medical Center. 65th wedding anniversary Chester Clayton and spouse celebrated with 67 family members. Various community notices include two year old Frances Patton, monthly meeting dates for Chamber Kiwanis Bible study city council, Crescent Club Christmas program, Kids Club weekly schedule, and Wellsville Fit and Fun Club dinner postponement.
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Lucille Good
Carol Nicolay
Elsie Good
Manhattan
Brad Good
Heather Eaton
Nichols Theater
Kansas State University
Wellsville
Baker University
Jamie Kay Dwyer
Jerry Wright
Joanne Scribner
Carolee Rutter
Jim Wright
Barbara
Miami County
Casey's
Matt Taylor
Taylor
Eudora
Randy Hinderliter
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Santa
Grandma
Mother
Grandpa
Medora Davidson Hoge
Richter United Methodist Church
Ron Bloss
Jim Rogers
Ardith Bell
LeLoup Road
Amanda Moss
Stephen Reeves
Lane
Dawson Alan Reeves
Olathe Medical Center
Bob and
Jean Ann Moss
Charlene and
Harold Reeves
Grace Steen
Evelyn McGuire
Mayville, Mo
Isabelle Glaser
Chester Clayton
Clayton
Evan
Shirley Phillips
Bill
Linda Klamm
Karen Folks
Marvin
Jean Clayton
Jesus
Carol Fleming
Early Frances Patton
Dale and
Kari Patton
Kayla
Kristin
Alice and
Rex Patton
Chloe Ann Newhouse
Crescent Club
Wellsville United Methodist Church
Westover Room
Cory Mays
Lindsey Michael
Olathe High School
Fit and Fund Club
Lero van Dyke
Ottawa Municipal Auditorium
Budges Sports Center
OMA
Grapeving.net
Grand Ole Opry
Stonewall Jackson
Billy Walker
Waterloo
You
Boo
Charley
Ottawantique.com
Clinic
Brenda Street
M.S
Charles Gillum, JR
M.A
Vin Ruggle
Chiropractic Clinic
Main Street
Leland Jones
David Welch
Dawn Marie Waterman
Clair Gerkovich
E.R. Mosley
Sandi Davis
Paola Cultural Center
E. Wea, Paola
Paola Opry
State Farm
Keith King
Logan
State Farm Life Insurance Company
Bloomington
Minois
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Brenda
WNM
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