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Phil Martin knew how to enjoy life
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Phil Martin died on December 21st. Not just Pittsburg but all of southeast Kansas sagged perceptively with his passing.
My wife, Linda, and I, and our sons, have lived across a gravel …
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By J.T. Knoll
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12/30/23
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Auld Lang Syne
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We are at the turn of the year. In fairly short order, three things happen. First, we have the Winter Solstice, where the north pole is pointing away from the sun and for us in the northern …
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By Bobby Neal Sinters
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12/30/23
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Frontenac Broadway star opts for new media — Cassette TV
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Dec. 30, 1923-Jan. 1, 1924
The boy’s here, and his predecessor, with a somewhat similar name, has gone his …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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12/30/23
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Car chase leaves trail booze and humanity through Pittsburg
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Dec. 29, 1923
Price Gatti, alleged bootlegger, led a hot chase down South Broadway yesterday afternoon, starting …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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12/29/23
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Sometimes you ask a few questions …
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Ben George is back this week with a recently discovered photo of his dad and some interesting Crawford County history. — J.T.K.
My Dad, Phil George, was born just west of Greenbush on the …
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By J.T. Knoll
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12/28/23
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Local ladies earn honors at North American Bridge Championships
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Dec. 28, 1923
Hundreds of eager children crowded the Salvation Army citadel last night for the poor …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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12/28/23
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“I do”
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FRANKLIN, Kan. — The first quarterly exhibit of the new year at Miners’ Hall Museum in Franklin will feature weddings. Beginning on January 2 and going through March 23, the exhibits …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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12/28/23
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Stork makes a delivery on Christmas Eve
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Dec. 27, 1923
There are few if any Christmas trees decorating homes and public buildings this week larger than …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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12/27/23
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3 PSU seniors receive All-American honors
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Dec. 23-25, 1923
Kris Kringle is making a mighty fine job of it in Pittsburg down the home stretch. It looks as …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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12/23/23
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Amanda, Getting Old, and Haskell
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Country singers can explain who we are much quicker than writers like me can, so let’s get some help from some of them.
Bob McDill wrote the song “Amanda” that Don Williams and …
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By Bobby Neal Winters
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12/23/23
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PSU staff, faculty, students, alumni save historic staircase
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Dec. 22, 1923
Charges of violating federal narcotic law probably will be filed at Miami, Okla., against four …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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12/22/23
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Homesick on Christmas … with no hope of reprieve
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Here’s the seventh excerpt from “A Year and a Day: July 11, 1964 - July 12, 1965”. In the world beyond the sequestered St. Paul novices, “Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer” …
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By J.T. Knoll
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12/21/23
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Pittsburg mayor considering run for Governor
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Dec. 21, 1923
A report that he is considering entering the race for the Republican nomination for governor was …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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12/21/23
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Winter storm leaves six inches of snow
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Dec. 20, 1923
An inspection of the basement in the county jail at Girard, reveals some 50 or 60 “white mule" …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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12/20/23
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Two factions vie for federal highway dollars
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Dec. 19, 1923
Two factions are working for the federal aid road out of Girard to the Neosho County line. One …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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12/19/23
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Christmas Carols
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During this Season of Christmas along with shopping and preparing lots of “goodies” for family and friends to enjoy, we can’t overlook the importance of the Christmas music. …
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By Lois Carlson
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12/19/23
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Ring a Bell; Be awake
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It is easy to get caught up in the big problems of the world and to be overwhelmed by it.
I’ve been reading a book entitled “To Govern the Globe,” by Alfred W. McCoy, who is a …
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By Bobby Neal Winters
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12/16/23
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Time to call Paul Pt. 2
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A little after 8 a.m. on Wednesday the 6th Paul called to say his crew would be over around 9 to tackle my plumbing conundrum.
Paul arrived first, had a seat at my kitchen table, and we looked …
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By J.T. Knoll
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12/16/23
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High-speed chase nets 15 cases and burned out car; no arrests
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Dec. 16-18, 1923
About 15 cases of “bottled in bond” whiskey and the chassis of a Winton …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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12/16/23
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USD 250 residents favor four elementary schools
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Dec. 15, 1923
Dr. Charles F. Montee will open a maternity home at 1106 S. Broadway on Sunday afternoon. The public …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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12/15/23
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