Thousands Attend WICA Skills Olympics in Wichita
Brian Kool, 18, from Sioux Falls, worked on a gasoline engine as judges watched at WICA’s national Skills Olympics. Over 2,400 students competed in 38 categories, with 7,500 participants lodging in Wichita’s area and an expected $3 million boost to the economy. Glenda Williams of Groton, Conn., spoke about welding and personal changes sparked by VICA, which serves trade and technical students.
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Wichita, Kan
Brian Kool
Vocational Industrial Clubs of America
U S
Kool
WICA
Wichita
Century II Convention
Tracy Arnold
Ottawa High School
Arnold
Kansas
Cameron Henson
East Central Vocational Cooperative
Ottawa Department of Public Safety
VICA
Glenda Williams
Groton, Conn
Welding
Williams
Salina Woman Wins The Price Is Right Prize Pack
Salina resident Karla Tullis won 4440 in gifts and cash on The Price Is Right taping June 8 in Los Angeles. She and husband Jim flew after altering a California Nevada vacation. daughter Dana joined. Tullis won a 1095 sofa, a sailboat valued with 1700 on deck, and met host Bob Barker, saying the moment was the thrill of her life despite not reaching the showcase. She must pay sales tax and boat registration.
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Javan Owens
Salina
Jim
Los Angeles
Universal’ Studios
Tullis
Dana
Bob Barker
Soaking Solution Helps Relieve Atopic Dermatitis
Dear Mrs. De, the reader describes severe itching from atopic dermatitis with eye dryness. Soaks with Domeboro aide crusting, followed by prescription steroid cream, non drowsy antihistamines, and vigilant skin moisturization. Consider eye care, avoid irritation, and discuss imaging for breast lump with a doctor.
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DR. Donohue
Genealogy Workshops Announced by KC National Archives
The Kansas City Branch of the National Archives will sponsor genealogy workshops in July and August. New sessions cover Scotland Ireland and England history and genealogy and a workshop on history names and place names of Kansas City.
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Kansas City
The
National Archives
Scotland
Ireland
England
Wales
E. Bannister Road
National Archives Gift Fund
Pat Shalda
Ann McFerrin
NARA
Birthday at Princeton honors Abby Marie Burnett's first year
A birthday notice for Abby Marie Burnett congratulates the Princeton resident on turning one. She is the daughter of Bob and Diane Burnett with siblings Jason and Kristina. Grandparents and a great grandmother are listed, with Richmond ties. A series of genealogy workshop notices follow.
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Abby Marie Burnett
Bob
Diane Burnett
Princeton
Abby
Jason
Kristina
Robert
Dorothy Cooper
Martha Chambers
Richmond
Odessa Carey
Reader Warns That Stomach Stapling Operation Also Carries Big Risk
Dear Ann Landers notes warn that stomach stapling for obesity is not universal in success. A reader from Georgia recounts severe vomiting, weight loss then regain, hospital stays, and lasting diet restrictions after October 1983 surgery. The column encourages consulting multiple experiences, while acknowledging mixed outcomes and risks.
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Ann Landers
Ann
Georgia
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