Evolution of quilting through history and a local exhibit
The piece traces quilting origins in the East and Europe, notes Crusaders and royal fashion, and highlights a 19th to 20th century exhibit judged by Velda Sothers and Alice Boyles. It lists quilt categories such as oldest, best preserved, and new designs with winners and descriptions from local makers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Holy Land
Osage Chronicle
Burlingame
Velda Sothers
Alice Boyles
al Mahan
Elsie Johnson
Bretta Evans
Don McCarty
Grant Berggren
Minnie Anderson
Iola Larson
Georgine Mreed
Ellen Hammer
Reuben Fredrickson
Proclamation Sets April Clean-Up Week in Kansas
Governor Docking proclaims April 21 to 27, 1968 as a state wide home and community clean up week to promote health safety and fire prevention. The notice calls Kansans to participate in a city wide campaign and beautification efforts. The document also includes local society notes from Scandia and surrounding communities detailing meetings and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
Robert B. Docking
State OF
Free Diagnostic Clinic for Crippled Children in Belleville
A free diagnostic clinic for children with crippling conditions from Belleville and surrounding territory will be held in Belleville on Wednesday April 10 1968 at 8 30 am in the courthouse basement. Orthopedic surgeons Spencer C McCree and G Bernard Joyce will conduct examinations and provide free advice and diagnosis. Appointments are required by April 8 via the Kansas Crippled Children Commission Wichita Kansas 67202.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville
Kansas Crippled Children Commission
The
Republic County Medical Society
Kansas Society For Crippled Children
Spencer C. Mc McCree
Salina
G. Bernard Joyce
Topeka
Kansas Crippled Children Law
First National Bank
Wichita
Kansas
Elmer Swiercinsky
Lindell Owensby
Concordia
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Alice Peterson
Carrie Larson
Crazy
Max Berry
Vachel Crawford
Annie Hohman
Marjorie Smith
Executiv Department
State of Kansas
Thia
A. D
Elwin M. Shanahan
Malcolm A. Wilson
Ass’t. Sec
O. E
Scandia
E. S
Alva Thompson
Homer Cardwell
Lena Tingstrom
Elsie Noble
Jogie Robison
William Waite
Scandia Legion Hall
Zellah Berggren
Rex Sandell
H. Cardwell
Clyde Norris
Carl Peterson
Eldon Larson
Rackley
Esther Hammer
Gustava Ostberg
Ted Ostberg
Lawrence
Ollie Hugos
Clarence Herrman
Eugene Herrman
Martin Larson
Richard Loring
Lloyd
McGregor
George Larson
Mx Nunn
Orvallis
Oregon
Sam Mahin
Courtland
Anna Hohman
Vic Brown
Melanie
Loren Carlgren
Motor and Texaco
Scandia, Kansas
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