Potpourri Reflections and Family Honors Highlight a Quiet Week
A nostalgic potpourri column muses on missing space for thoughts while noting violets lilies and poppies in town. It also praises Bethany College honors for several cousins and a German study opportunity for Lawrence Hoerman, with reflections on receiving critique in art and life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany College
Connie Countermarsh
Leonardville
Naomi Berggren
Glasco
Janet Lindeblad
Hutchinson
Janet
Gretchen Lindeblad
Wichita
Lawrence Hoerman
Legnardville
United States
Germany
Memorial Day reflections and community memories in a small town
An essay recalls Memorial Day in a small town with parades and cemetery tributes. It contrasts community graves, taps for friends, and veterans with broader antiwar sentiment, urging renewed dedication to peace amid Vietnam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corinne Nast
Hunt
Old City Hall
Rasmussen
Albertina Isaacson
Vernon Gettysburg
Chateau- Thierry
Battle of the Bulge
Pacific
Vietnam
Old City
Two College Commencements Highlight May Ceremonies
The May 12 KSU graduation in Manhattan welcomed 3 000 graduates after a rainy delay with Susan Jahnson Peterson among attendees and Lloyd Garlson reconnecting with a longtime friend. Bethany College at Lindsborg also held its hooding and diplomas as Dr Hahn leads new era with Magna Cum Laude and Summa Cum Laude honors across the class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
KSU Stadius
Susan Jahnson Peterson
Ruby
Bloomington
Indiana
Lloyd Garlson
Talmo
Karen
Lloyd
Axel
Scandia
Paul D. Olson
Gov. Docking
Sen
Pearson
W. F. Danentarger
KNCK
Concordia
KSU
Bethany
Dr. Hahn
Janet Lindeblad
Hutchinson
Oliver Lindeblad
Lindeblad
Janet
Gretchen Lindeblad
Wichita
Presser Hall
Percy Lee Barfield
Lindsborg
Percy Is
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National Advertising Representative
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Harry Appel
Myr
Maxberry
Vachel Crawford
J.i Smith
Carolyn Kincaid
Ellenwood
Reve
Hilta Hammer
Anoka
Minnesota
Carl Hammer
Joyce
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Don Cox
Kenneth Tuleys
Republic
Keys
Hse Hammer
Joye Hammer
Leon Hobson
Lisa Unruh
Carl Hammera
Hilton Hammer
Kenneth Tulley
Nina Epstern
Haywood Ostberg
Olga
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Gladys Wer Cardwell
Beloit
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Ted
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Betty Arlene Brown
Winifred Johnson
Forrest Johnson
Vernice Swan Son
Earl Janasek
Vernon Erickson
Tuma
Janasek
Ron Janasek
H. J. Tuma
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Lester Thompsons & Pate
Jack Jewell
Neal
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Neal Cady
Harold Larson
Scandia Journal
Union Township
Republic County
Township Board of Union Ownship
Glenn Ferlee
Murray Hikesell
Clerk General
Clarence Millen
Glenn Farlee
WGC
Twnship B
Baladan
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BaleJan
Higher Institutions of Learning
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Carl Swensson
Lawrence
Helen Lin
Decrantz
Sedalia
Missouri
C. C. Nordell
Brantford
Lindecrantz
Janette Carlene
Sandzen
Elbert Macy
Cuba
Joleen Ann Macy
Macy
Kansas State
J. J. Richard
Amana
Stanley Swanson
Lambert Dahlsten
Lanbert
Marbury Anders
Homer Cardwell
Mabel Cline
Chris
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Chris Nelson
Agnes Brooks
Kansas City Co
Geneva West
Nelson
Elmer Melby
Lester Thompson
Pat
Colony House
Scandia, Kansas
Velda Sothers
J.L. Bennett
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Larry Sallman
Gary Sallman
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Iise
A.D
Glenn Frrlee
Clarence Iulien
Marcella Dolezal
Warren A Scott
Carl E. Larson
Porter Ahrens
Douglas
Tibbetts Bros
W.D. Tibbetts
J.A. Tibbetts
Kenneth Fischer
GUN Shop
Libverkating
Marlette
Clarence Baldridge
Chester
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Clark Freed
Eugene Waring
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