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Memories of Jimmy Joe, Pt. 2
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Here’s the closing installment of a recollection sent to me by former Pittsburg resident, Gary Gleason. His family moved to Troy, Ohio in ’60, Miami, Florida in 64’ and Atlanta, …
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By J.T. Knoll
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2/29/24
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Civil War killing field rediscovered near Arcadia
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Feb. 28, 1924
Students from 24 states, Canada and China composed the enrollment of Kansas State Teachers College, …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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2/28/24
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As spring nears, chickens, pigs, and horses roam Pittsburg
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Feb. 27, 1924
As signs of spring make appearance in Pittsburg, so does the police department receive complaints …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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2/27/24
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Fire and Rain
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Her name was Teresa Massa, but I called her Mother Teresa, and she thought that it was funny.
There are people on Earth whose job it is to clean up the messes that other people have made. …
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By Bobby Neal Winters
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2/24/24
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Spock speaks at Kansas State College of Pittsburg
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Feb. 24-26, 1924
Six county prisoners were put to work yesterday under a decision of the county commissioners to …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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2/24/24
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Iwo Jima veteran shares his experiences
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years A go
Feb. 23, 1924
Settlement of a strike at the Patton No. 4 mine, northwest of Pittsburg, which had been idle since …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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2/23/24
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Pittsburg Y Swim Team take 2nd at district championship
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Feb. 22, 1924
One hundred twenty-five members of official boards of protestant churches of Pittsburg, representing …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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2/22/24
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Memories of Jimmy Joe
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What follows is the first of three installments of recollections sent to me by former Pittsburg resident, Gary Gleason. His family moved to Troy, Ohio in ’60, Miami, Florida in 64’ and …
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By J.T. Knoll
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2/22/24
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Pittsburg passes leash law amid debate
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Feb. 20, 1924
The tourist committee of the Girard Chamber of Commerce recommended that the city cater to the …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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2/20/24
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Altering my game plan
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“I’m not over the hill … but I am past the point of no return.” — Frank and Ernest by Bob Thaves
Brother John called on Monday concerned that, in our conversation …
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By J.T. Knoll
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2/17/24
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Arduino and Nicodemus
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When we are making big changes in our lives we ask ourselves, am I doing the right thing? After we’ve made the big changes in our lives and it’s too late to go back, we ask ourselves, …
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By Bobby Neal Winters
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2/17/24
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Chamber of Commerce discontinues WinterFest of Lights
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Feb. 17-19, 1924
“Kansas has the big idea for a road building program" says A. H. French, who returned …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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2/17/24
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Arma council approves load application for community center
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Feb. 16, 1924
The Kansas Supreme Court was notified yesterday by the Coffeyville board of education that Victoria …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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2/16/24
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Demolition of grandstand at JayceeBall Park draws emotional response
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Feb. 15, 1924
The trophy silver cups for county contests have arrived and are on exhibition in the office of the …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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2/15/24
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Stephan of Mary, do vow and promise
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Here’s the 14th excerpt from “A Year and a Day: July 11, 1964 - July 12, 1965”. In the world beyond the sequestered St. Paul novices, Folk-Rock began when Dylan went electric at the …
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By J.T. Knoll
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2/15/24
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Four injured as car collides with parked train
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Feb. 14, 1924
Four people suffered severe bruises and cuts when a Ford coupe driven by Art Deckard, of Pittsburg, …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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2/14/24
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Skubitz petitions Amtrak to reopen KC-Tulsa passenger route
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Feb. 13, 1924
“Old Dobbin" very nearly staged a comeback yesterday when representatives from various …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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2/13/24
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Nitro explosion 60 miles away felt in Pittsburg
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Feb. 10-12, 1924
The earth shock felt over southeastern Kansas this afternoon was caused by a wagon load of …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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2/10/24
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My funny Valentine
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As Valentine’s Day is next week, I decided to do a little research on its history. What I found was interesting … and a little kinky.
You may already know that Valentine's Day was …
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By J.T. Knoll
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2/10/24
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Pittsburg Board of Trade celebrates founding
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Feb. 9, 1924
Between 150 and 200 men and a few women, members of the Chamber of Commerce, last night paid honor to …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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2/9/24
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