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100 years ago, Pittsburg rapidly approaching 20,000 residents
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
May 11, 1923
The population of Pittsburg is rapidly nearing 20,000, according to figures compiled by deputy county …
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By Phil Burgert
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5/11/23
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Fire in the closet, part 1
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What follows is the first of three episodes of a story by former Pittsburg resident, Jim Gore, about a mysterious fire in the family home at 1805 South Broadway in Pittsburg. — J.T.K.
My …
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By J.T. Knoll
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5/11/23
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Three's a crowd for single man and his parents
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DEAR ABBY: I am a 30-something single gay man. My parents are older and have a strained marriage. They no longer have a relationship but stay together. I live with them because of money issues, and …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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5/11/23
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Club Notes
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Thursday, May 11
Al-Anon
Al-Anon meetings are now hybrid. The in-person gathering every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal, 306 W. Euclid, can be accessed by Zoom. For more …
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5/11/23
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Area Events
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Thursday, May 11
Frontenac American Legion Bingo
Held the first and third Thursdays of the month at the Frontenac Senior Citizen Center. Open to the public. Doors open at 5 p.m. Play begins …
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5/11/23
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Providing a Pattern
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We are now in a time of year when students will begin graduating from school. I am now an old professor. I’ve come a long way personally from the backwoods of Oklahoma to my life here among the …
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By Bobby Neal Winters
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5/10/23
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Beck & Hill destroyed by second fire in three weeks; stocks of meat saved
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
May 10, 1923
The second fire in three weeks at the Beck & Hill meat market, starting shortly before 7 …
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By Phil Burgert
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5/10/23
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Revelations of sexual abuse sow shock and uncertainty
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DEAR ABBY: I recently was told that my late father-in-law was a serial child abuser who molested his daughter and at least two of his grandchildren. My husband loved and deeply respected his parents. …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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5/10/23
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Victory Life Church hosts KC Wolf Day at the Plaster Center
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KC Wolf Day was the brainchild of Pastor Donnie Talent to give back to Pittsburg and SEK residents. Talent also wanted to give special thanks to Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg Fire Department …
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5/10/23
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Area Events
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Wednesday, May 10
Building Strong Readers
Children up to age 5 are invited to Girard Public Library, 128 W. Prairie St. In Girard, for stories and a craft from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Program for …
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5/10/23
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Club Notes
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Wednesday, May 10
Blanket Brigade
Join the Blanket Brigade in making quilts for those in need. The Brigade meets every Wednesday, except the first Wednesday of the month, at Zion Lutheran …
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5/10/23
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Making a summer book list…
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May is noteworthy for librarians for one reason — we’re preparing for our summer reading program. “All Together Now” will begin on May 30 and this year, adults will once again be reading five …
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By Carol Ann Robb / Adult Services Librarian, Pittsburg Public Library
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5/10/23
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Area Events
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Tuesday, May 9
Hawks and Highways The Jayhawks are coming to Pittsburg! On Tuesday, May 9, 5:30-7 p.m., j oin your favorite KU leaders for a happy hour at Crestwood Country Club, 304 …
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5/9/23
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Club Notes
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Tuesday, May 9
Pittsburg Noon Rotary
Pittsburg Noon Rotary meets at noon on Tuesdays at Via Christi Hospital. Ask a Rotarian or visit the group's Facebook page, Pittsburg Noon Rotary Club.
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5/9/23
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A little communication history
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I would guess that most of you who are reading this grew up with Ma Bell and the telephone technology that kept us in touch with our family and friends and businesses but not the entire world like …
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By Lois Carlson
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5/9/23
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Parsons grandmother receives college diploma 49 years later
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
May 9, 1923
The commanding officer of pursuit planes that will stop in Pittsburg enroute from Mt. Clemens, Mich., …
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By Phil Burgert
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5/9/23
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Readers relate to widow's desire to make some changes
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DEAR ABBY: "Unsure How To Feel" (Jan. 24) was upset about changes her sister-in-law was making after the death of her husband. Within months, the widow had given away the husband's belongings and …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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5/9/23
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Older sister gives away heirlooms without discussion
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DEAR ABBY: My mother passed away years ago. I have one older sister, "Nadine." Following my mother's death, with the blessing of my father, Nadine and I divided Mom's jewelry. My sister almost …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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5/6/23
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Area Events
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Saturday, May 6
Audubon Bird Walk
Sperry Galligar Audubon bird walk - Meet at 8:00 AM at Yates Hall on the PSU campus to carpool/caravan to the Ford Property near McCune. Bring binoculars …
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5/6/23
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Club Notes
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Saturday, May 6
Sunflower Kiwanis
Don't throw away those aluminum cans! Bring them to Dillon's parking lot on Saturday, where Sunflower Kiwanis members will be collecting from 8 a.m. to …
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5/6/23
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