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Hidden Treasures
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So often we don’t know what treasures are right under our noses so to speak. I find that out when I visit the Museum Alliance of Southeast Kansas, an organization of museums with the …
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By Lois Carlson
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11/14/23
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Schools lower temps, turn out lights to save energy
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Nov. 14, 1923
Witnesses testifying yesterday at a hearing in Topeka of the state's ouster suit against the Ku Klux …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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11/14/23
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All gave some . . .
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — This weekend many veterans and their families across SEK gathered as their communities celebrated Veterans’ Day; and for a privileged few, the Marine Corps birthday. …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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11/14/23
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Chicopee resident reports UFO
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Nov. 10-13, 1923
Favored by ideal weather for several days, swift forward strides are being made in the …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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11/10/23
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The oral history of Lynn Fields
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Lynn Fields lacked some direction after graduating from Pittsburg High School in 1967. Not wanting to follow his father to Dickey Clay, Fields volunteered for military service. Assigned to the First …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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11/10/23
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Ruth Buck turns 100 … one day at a time
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Many thanks to Cathy Ramey Reed for her Ruth Buck biography notes, which I used as an outline in visiting with Ruth and writing this column. — J.T.K.
“On the farm there wasn’t …
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By J.T. Knoll
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11/10/23
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A Year and a Day, Pt. 1
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The following is excerpted from “A Year and a Day: July 11, 1964 - July 12, 1965” by Stephan A. George. Throughout his story he reports, in retrospect, what was happening in the outside …
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By J.T. Knoll
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11/9/23
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City officials urge citizens to conserve energy during crisis
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Nov. 9, 1923
Bud McNally, Harvey Mann and William Bearman, Fort Scott youth, arrested here early yesterday, …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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11/9/23
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The oral history of James AuBuchon
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Once called “the very definition of a leader”, James AuBuchon began his military career in 1963 when he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant from Pittsburg State University ROTC program. …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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11/9/23
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Crestline cashier foils armed robbery; 3 suspects escape in car
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Nov. 8, 1923
Three men, who escaped in a motorcar, attempted to hold up the Farmers & Miners State Bank at …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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11/8/23
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The oral history of Robert Haderlein
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Originally enlisting as a Navy dentist in late 1945, Dr. Haderlein missed World War II. He was recalled during the Korean War and served with the Army and the Marines. After the war, Dr. Haderlein …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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11/8/23
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Pittsburg shaken up by talk of apocolyptic earthquake
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Nov. 7, 1923
Agitated discussion last night along Broadway in pool halls, barber shops, ice cream emporiums and …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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11/7/23
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Denali National Park
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Every year we hear about people traveling to Alaska. It is a prized trip to win on numerous game shows. Yes, it is a place to visit and is like no other in these …
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By Lois Carlson
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11/7/23
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The oral history of Oscar Birt
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Born in Hutchinson, Kansas, in 1937, Private First Class Oscar Birt served in Korea only a few years after the armistice was signed. He reminisces about working in the parts room of a motor pool …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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11/7/23
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SWMO sailor awarded Quilt of Valor
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — On a beautiful Saturday afternoon, U.S. Navy veteran Wayne Reinhart received a Quilt of Valor in a short ceremony at the Pittsburg State Veterans’ Memorial for his …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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11/7/23
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New hotel in Pittsburg; new stop signs in Frontenac; county missing $60,000
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Nov. 4-6, 1923
The chances of Pittsburg to have a modern six- or seven-story hotel building seem to be favorable, …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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11/4/23
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No challenges to new overpass; Saia says construction begins in late ’74
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Nov. 3, 1923
Under a full head of steam, the Shrine special train bearing Pittsburg's delegation to Springfield, …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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11/3/23
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Navy “gator” receives Quilt of Valor
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11/3/23
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Veterans’ Day events scheduled across the county
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Veterans’ Day is next weekend and communities and schools across the county are scheduling activities and remembrances. Two of the bigger events are posted by Pittsburg …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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11/3/23
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Halloween Memories
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This recollection of Terry Bartlow’s sure brought back some memories of Halloween in the 1950s and 60s for me, especially outfits created by parents (in my case, Grandma Mary who made monkey …
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By J.T. Knoll
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11/2/23
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