Area Farmer Finds Cemetery Near Richmond Farm
Richmond area farmer Wayne Riley discovered two graves south of a foundation on his newly purchased land northeast of Richmond. The stones mark James W. Smith born 1836 died 1863 and David W. Smith born 1860 died 1863. An older marker was later found and laid on James Smith’s grave. Riley has cleared the site and built a fence to protect it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Riley
Richmond
James W. Smith
David W
J. W
L. J. Smith
Riley
James Smith
Kids Can Obtain A Balanced Diet Advice And Tour
ARDIS PATTERSON offers tips to broaden kids eating beyond peanut butter and jelly. Emphasizes weekly diet balance, calcium and protein, group meals, new foods labeled as grown up, small portions, finger foods, buffet style lunches, and involving children in food prep to boost acceptance. Franklin County Home Economics committee hosts an Antique Tour Oct 4 with four stops and directions via Extension Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardis Patterson
Franklin County Home Economics Advisory Committee
Odena Detwiler
W. d. Phillip
Franklin County Depot
Wesley Sylvester
Public Realizes America Is Polluted
Public concern rises as America confronts environmental decline. The piece notes erosion dumping four billion tons of mud yearly into streams and sediment harming fish habitats. It highlights costs, watershed actions, and conservation efforts across landowners, districts, and dam-building for flood control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Weickert
America
Moon
Planet Earth
National 4-H Week Welcomes Kansas Youth to Clubs
National 4-H Week runs October 1 to 7 inviting Kansas girls and boys to join the 4-H program. With over 1,000 clubs across 105 counties, members explore more than 50 projects from photography to electronics, while engaging in leadership, citizenship, and educational experiences such as camps, tours, fairs, and demonstrations. Leadership pathways span three phases for ages 12 to over 19, emphasizing practical skills and teamwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Smith
Kansas
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Amsterdam
Dhia
Herd
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Donald J. Bowman
Mgr
Hamilton
Missouri
Kidder, Mo
Franklin County Implement Co
Ottawa
S. Main
Wellsville
S. Walnut
Saffron Glass Co
First National Bank OF Ottawa
Crites
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RCA
W.T
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Texaco Service
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