1951 Flood Destruction Across Kansas and Missouri
The article recalls the July 1951 flood across the Kansas River and tributaries. It details crest levels from Manhattan to Topeka, widespread evacuations including 24,000 at Topeka and 15,000 at Armourdale, 425 million dollars in Kansas City damages, and 500,000 displaced across Kansas and Missouri. President Truman flew over the devastation on July 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Phil Shideler
Topeka
National Weather Service
Kansas River
Manhattan
Bonner Springs
Marais Des Cygnes
Neosho
Verdigris
Kansas
Missouri
Shideler
Fort Riley
Manhattan Business District
Lawrence
Kansas City
Argentine
Armourdale
Hannibal
American Royal
Union Station
Kansas River Road
State Capitol
Arkansas
Marion
Council Grove
John Redmond
Big Hill
Melvern
Pomona
Hillsdale
Fall River
Toronto
Elk City
Norton
Kirwin
Webster
Lovewell
Cedar Bluff
Wilson
Glen Elder
Milford
Tuttle Creek
Perry
Clinton
Minister Abandons Shocking Bible School Tactics
Grand Rapids pastor Rev. Dwight Wymer agreed to stop using an improvised electric chair to discipline Bible students after warnings from authorities. Prosecutor David Sawyer said two boys, ages 8 and 7, were shocked during a week long Bible school. The device used a 6 volt battery and transformer coil. Michigan law’s vagueness was noted, but experts warned the setup could exceed simple six volt limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids, Mich
Grand Rapids
Kent County
David Sawyer
Sawyer
Dwight Wymer
Immanuel Baptist Church
Wymer
Michigan
Childre
Campus Life
Youth For Christ
Richard L. Armstrong
Dan Vandersteen
Senate Halts Busing Debate Faces Filibuster Fight
The Senate rejected 48 to 38 a bid to end unlimited debate on a proposed school desegregation busing ban, delaying action until Monday and possibly Labor Day if talks fail. Senate leaders aimed to focus next week on Reagan tax cuts, while filibuster leader Sen Weicker retained support from 14 lawmakers across parties. Further notes describe unrelated incidents featuring a high voltage chair and safety concerns raised by health officials and community members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Sen
Lowell Weicker
Rconn
Howard Baker
Baker
Reagan
Weicker
Notice to Creditors in Estate Case in Franklin County
First published July 11 1981 in Franklin County Kansas district court. Estate of Ella A Flager deceased case 61P57. Orville E Flager named executor received letters July 7 1961. Creditors must file claims within six months from first publication or be barred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Franklin County
Kansas
Ella A. Flager
Ella Anna Flager
K.S.A
State of Kansas
Orville E. Flager
Orville E. Fleger
Also Mentioned on This Page
Congress
the Family Circus
Alcoholics Anonymous
William F.todd Stockstill
Rick
North Cedar
West
Avon
Christian Youth Fellowship
South Maple
Public Safety Department
City Hall
4Th and
Walnut
Ottawa
Department of Public Safety
West 2Nd Street
Director of Public Safety
City of
By Bil Keane
Goosemyer
Beetle Bailey
John L. Richeson Anderson
Byrd & Richeson
P.O. Box
Second
Attys
East 8Th
South Locust
Granolfa
South Sycamore
Eves
Hawa
Peoria Road
Rockwood
Lincoln Street
John Deere Higs
Jenny
Forest Park
Women
Pence’s
South Main
Dean Martin
Princeton
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Relean
Abilly
RMH
Will
Anytim
General Services
Ernest Rucker
Clark’s
S & B Lawn Service
J.W. Cantrell
Albright’s
Bennite Stinson
Richmond
St Vue
Wellsville
Morton Brothers Construction
Custom Home Builder
Richard Moore
Jack ‘Rutter
Bugner
Bob’s
Call Budge
Ace
Alpha Byte
Radio Shack
S. Main
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!