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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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Raids in Franklin, Frontenac net 20 gallons of wine, whiskey
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Nov. 2, 1923
More than one third of seats for the operas, “Madame Butterfly” and “La …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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11/2/23
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A tear and a smile
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People of a certain age will remember what happened if you weren’t careful how you rolled the paper into an old Royal typewriter. Everything came out askew.
It’s the way …
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By J.T. Knoll
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10/28/23
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Mjolnir and Rough Cut Lumber
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We cannot learn until we are ready. When we are ready, learning comes proportionally with effort.
I am now into woodworking with hand tools. My favorite tool is the chisel. …
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By Bobby Neal Winters
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10/28/23
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Railroad disaster averted by mere minutes
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Oct. 27, 1923
Between 20 and 25 passengers on a J. & P. interurban car in route from Pittsburg to Columbus …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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10/27/23
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County Attorney to open investigation into misuse of funds
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Oct. 26, 1923
An adverse ruling by an Interstate Commerce Commission examiner on adjustment of freight rates from …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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10/26/23
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Apple doesn’t fall far from the tree
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Former Pittsburg resident, Jack Coughenour, graduate of Pitt State (when it was Kansas State Teachers College) was in town a couple weeks back. Over coffee at Harry’s Café, he told …
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J.T. Knoll
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10/26/23
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Dunkirk youths denied prize at masked ball in Capaldo
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Oct. 25, 1923
Citizens of Pittsburg may have an opportunity, within a few months, to vote to issue bonds for a …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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10/25/23
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Frontenac soldier receives Quilt of Valor
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FRONTENAC, Kan. — On Wednesday, October 18, Marc McCully was awarded a Quilt of Valor for his nearly 30 years of service in the Kansas Army National Guard. Born and raised in Frontenac, McCully …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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10/24/23
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Pittsburg Police Chief warns not to start Halloween pranks early
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Oct. 24, 1923
A total of $2,141 toward the stadium at K. S. T. C. was raised at alumni banquets held during the …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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10/24/23
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The man in the hat
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“Cock your hat – angles are attitudes.” — Frank Sinatra
“Okay, I’ll get out of your hair.”
“That shouldn’t be hard. I haven’t got …
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By J.T. Knoll
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10/21/23
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Missy walking with her Gods
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Mischief has disappeared.
We called her Missy, but her full name was Mischief, and now that she has disappeared, I feel obliged by honoring her with her full name.
Mischief is …
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By Bobby Neal Winters
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10/21/23
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Pugilistic pandemonium at Stars and Guitars results in one injury
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Oct. 21-23, 1923
Claiming they have evidence against all their suspects, two secret servicemen working with …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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10/21/23
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