Boxcar Home Boyhood Dream Comes True in Marion Rail Car
William Schreiber, 70, lives with his German shepherd in a 1912 railroad car near Marion Illinois. He pursued a rail career with Crab Orchard & Egyptian Railroad, then bought the yellow green car in 1975 to fulfill a lifelong train fantasy. The car includes a living room three bedrooms two baths a dining room kitchen and city utilities. He enjoys auctions for Aladdin lamps and says train whistles don’t bother him.
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Marion, Ill
William Schreiber
Schreiber
Hexie
Crab Orchard & Egyptian Railroad
Mllinois
Marion
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge
Schreiber and Company
Chicago
William Schrieber
Martion
Ill
Meningitis often leaves lasting mark says Dear Dr Donohue
A reader asks about bacterial meningitis including age groups, symptoms, and the chance of lasting impairment like deafness. The doctor notes meningitis is common, treatable with antibiotics today, and outcomes depend on the organism and prompt care.
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DR. Donohue
Birthday Celebrants Allison Daniels and Clinton Allen
Allison Gayle Daniels turns three today the daughter of Albert and Janet Daniels of 1117 N Poplar with sister Jamie ten and brother Jason seven. Grandparents Gale and Doris Shelton Weilsville and Jim and Liz Daniels 325 N Elm. Great-grandparents Mrs Bill Daniels Elsmore and Karl Kathleen Bayer West Germany. Clinton Wayne Allen turns two today son of Rhonda and Paul Allen 839 Tremont with grandparents Ellen and William J Allen Jr Wellsville and Dorothy and Robert Shields Princeton. Great-grandmother Agnes Rossman Richmond.
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Allison Gayle Daniels
Albert
Janet Daniels
N. Poplar
Allison
Jamie
Jason
Gale
Doris Shelton
Weilsville
Jim
Liz Daniels
N. Elm
Bill Daniels
Elsmore
Karl
Kathleen Bayer
West Germany
Clinton Wayne Allen
Rhonda
Paul Allen
Tremont
Clint
Ellen
William J. Allen Jr
Wellsville
Dorothy
Robert Shields
Princeton
Agnes Rossman
Richmond
Sleeping In A Closet Helps Marriage In Louder Snore Case
Dear Ann Landers recounts a wife who sleeps in a closet to escape a heavy snorer, aided by a lamp, alarm, and a small TV. The letter praises the arrangement while eyeing a sleep disorder clinic for a lasting fix, noting the husband’s kindness and the couple’s cautious optimism.
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Ann Landers
Ann
Snorer
Vnl
Grandpa
Grandma
American Associa
State Quilt Project Plans Auction To Raise Funds
The Kansas Quilt Project will auction dolls quilts at 3 p m Sunday in Paola with Miami County Quilters Drag and Brag Quilt Show to raise money for registering Kansas quilts About 7 000 quilts have been registered statewide and the projectArchives at the Kansas State Historical Society Topeka Quillmakers emphasize new miniature quilts reproducing antique looks and modern techniques Auction organizer Shirlene Wedd notes high public response and hopes for broad participation in bidding for collectibles and gifts The Emporia Regional Quilters Guild hosts its sixth annual Quilt Show October 10 11 at the Lyon County Fairgrounds with 2 admission and prizes
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Paola
Kansas Quilt Project
Kansas
Miami County
Ottawa
Kansas State Historical Society
Topeka
Pennsylvania
Shirlene Wedd
Emporia
Emporia Regional Quilters Guild
Anderson
Lyon County Fairgrounds
Lutheran Proclamation Day marks first Kan sas sermon at Wetzel Cabin
Faith Lutheran Church members travel to Junction City for Proclamation Day honoring the first Lutheran sermon in Kansas preached August 17, 1861. The Kansas District LCMS organized in Leavenworth in 1868 and will host the event with Horseshoe Farmers Band at 2 40 p m, a proclamation by Eugene B Schmidt, a whole hog feast, and a restored cabin at the I 70 and K 57 roadside park.
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Faith Lutheran Church
Junction City
Kansas
Wetzel
The
Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
Leavenworth
Horseshoe Farmers Band
Eugene B. Schmidt
Discovery time enrollment opens at Ottawa Library
The Ottawa Library announces fall Discovery sessions for children four and five years old. The three week program runs in October from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays, limited to 20 children and led by three volunteers using art music and stories to expand horizons.
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Ottawa
Crafts Auctioned At CWC Luncheon
The Ottawa Christian Women's Club hosts a silent crafts auction as part of its October luncheon. A Fall Folk Festival of Crafts is set for noon October 8 at Ottawa University Mowbray Union, with a lunch to follow. Kathy Floyd will perform on guitar and Karen Olson will present Harvest of Thoughts. Reserve by October 5 at 242-7743 or 242-5651. A prayer coffee is at 1 pm October 1 at Diane McNish Ottawa RFD 2 242-1959. Friendship Bible Coffee details via 242-4258.
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Ottawa Christian Women’s Club
Ottawa University Mowbray Union
Karen Olson
Lawrence
Diane McNish
Ottawa
RFD
Marriage focus of KU play The Marriage of Bette and Boo
University of Kansas opens the 1987-88 University Theatre Series with Christopher Durang's The Marriage of Bette and Boo in Crafton-Preyer Theatre. Glenn Q. Pierce notes the dark outrageous humor while exploring how past generations affect family members. Performances run Thursday through Sunday with reserved seats $6 to $7, call 864-3982 for reservations.
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Lawrence
Bette and
Boo
Christopher Durang
University of Kansas
Glenn Q. Pierce
Durang
Crafton-Preyer
Murphy Hall
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California
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Calif
Amy
Lutheran Church
CWC
Kathy Floyd
Sewing Machine Sales
Albright
Oak Haven
Mary Sue Cox
Barbara Neal
S. Main
Kirby
Royal Manor
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