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NEW BUS SIGNALS. B.K. Stanford, a driver for USD 250 in Pittsburg wipes off the new signal lights on of the district’s buses. This bus is the only one for the district to have the new signal system. By next fall, all 18 of the district’s buses will be equipped with the system as required under new standardized federal law.

William Allen White to speak at St. Mary’s Catholic School dedication

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Jan. 27-29, 1924 The drug evil in Kansas and other states has made the enforcement of the prohibitory law … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 1/27/24

Lock, stock, and barrel: Famous Dry Goods Co. sold for 96K

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Jan. 26, 1924 The entire capital stock of Famous Dry Goods Co., a corporation owned the late Leo Frohlich and … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 1/26/24

Holy week pageantry and transcendence

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Here’s the eleventh excerpt from “A Year and a Day: July 11, 1964 - July 12, 1965”. In the world beyond the sequestered St. Paul novices, RC Duncan patented “Pampers,” … more

By J.T. Knoll | 1/25/24

MASS CONFUSION. Players from Emporia State and Kansas State College of Pittsburg create quite a traffic jam under the basket as they go for a rebound.

Pittsburg to get new $2.9 sewer in northeast quadrant

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Jan. 25, 1924 The largest payroll in a year and probably the largest in two years will be dispersed in the … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 1/25/24

BOARD BATTLE. Mickey Johnson (15), Doug Keller (22) and another Frontenac player battle Baxter Springs’ Larry Ashe for a rebound during a CNC basketball clash in the Raider gym. Baxter Springs won 62-61.

Man arrested in Pitt faces multiple charges in multiple states

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Jan. 23, 1924 N. T. Brackett, Syrian, arrested by Pittsburg police on an immorality charge, has been taken to … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 1/24/24

Kansas Day

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As we approach January 29th I have a few questions for you. 1. Which U.S. President signed the papers making Kansas the 34th state? 2. Where was the first formal recognition of … more

By Lois Carlson | 1/23/24

Pittsburg State freshman guard Matt Frazier tries to drive around Central Missouri’s Jeremy Gotham in the Gorilla’s 74-59 victory at John Lance Arena.

County to use prisoners for road construction

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Jan. 24, 1924 Crawford County, in all probability, will place its prisoners to work on the county roads in the … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 1/23/24

Wedding Photograph of Chloney (Cunningham) and Garrett Gilbert, February 19, 1919.

“Entertainment and Traditions Over the Years”

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FRANKLIN, Kan. — Miners’ Hall Museum in Franklin is hosting a special presentation entitled “Entertainment and Traditions Over the Years” at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 28. The … more

By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net | 1/23/24

Soldiers and Boy Scouts end their hikes from Fort Riley and Erie to the Mall with a Pittsburg National Guard escort.

Local Eagle Scouts to assist with Miss USA pageant

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Jan. 20-22, 1924 An explosion resulting from a gas leak injured several people and almost entirely demolished … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 1/20/24

Rodney "Gypsy" Smith, English evangelist, in New York City, 1918, while he was ministering under auspices of the Y.M.C.A. in World War I.

English evangelist to speak in Pittsburg

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Jan. 19, 1924 Without doubt, or likelihood of anyone's challenging the statement, this was the most slippery, … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 1/19/24

Pittsburg Family YMCA friends and supporters receive a tour of the new fitness center following dedication ceremonies. A local group, as well as friends of the YMCA, raised $425,000 — $25,000 more that the group’s goal.

Scouts to join BRO soldiers on final leg of hike

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Jan. 18, 1924 Hostilities between the District 14 board of the Mine Workers and the Howat faction today waxed … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 1/18/24

Fasting, penance and ‘the dicipline’

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Here’s the tenth excerpt from “A Year and a Day: July 11, 1964 - July 12, 1965”. In the world beyond the sequestered St. Paul novices, “My Girl” by The Temptations … more

By J.T. Knoll | 1/18/24

Pittsburg State professor Don Viney performs folk songs collected by Pittsburg native Vance Randolph during a celebration of the Pittsburg Library’s 97th birthday. Jan O’Connor, left, and Charles Cable, right, also performed.

Pittsburg Public Library celebrates 97 years

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Jan. 17, 1924 The electric power machines in the $3 million generating plant of the Phoenix Utility Co. at … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 1/17/24

Westley Book visits with PSU Head Basketball Coach Gene Iba during a reception honoring his 300th career victory.

Iba records 300th victory at PSU

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Jan. 16, 1924 The Teachers’ College is going to take a day off and do a little dedicating. When plans were … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 1/16/24

The demolition of the Masonic Temple began this week in 1999. Community members came together to raise money to save the Temple’s arches. Today, the arches remain, overlooking a public parking lot at Sixth and Walnut.

Preservation fever saves arches and marble stairs in Pitt

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CUTLINE: The demolition of the Masonic Temple began this week in 1999. Community members came together to raise money to save the Temple’s arches. Today, the arches remain, overlooking a public … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 1/13/24

Save a Few for Lefty Too

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We always pray for the victim. It’s easy. They are sympathetic. They’ve got tears rolling down their face and snot coming out of their nose--or blood coming out of their nose. … more

By Bobby Neal Winters | 1/13/24

Confusion leads to teams traveling to each other’s town for game

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Jan. 12, 1924 Armed and masked bandits obtained mail sacks containing $1,300 in small bills when they held up L. … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 1/12/24

Vows, rules and disappearances

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Here’s the ninth excerpt from “A Year and a Day: July 11, 1964 - July 12, 1965”. In the world beyond the sequestered St. Paul novices, Cassius Clay became a Muslim and adopted the … more

By J.T. Knoll | 1/11/24

Colonial Fox refuses officials opportunity to censor play

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Jan. 11, 1924 The board of public welfare cannot force a musical comedy company to give a full rehearsal in … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 1/11/24

Andra Raboin, Sunrise School project coordinator, attaches a 48-star United States flag to a stick as she sorts through many items donated to the school.

Sunrise School — preserving a piece of history

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Jan. 10, 1924 Eight months of failure of the Joplin & Pittsburg Railway Co. to adhere to promises to repair … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 1/10/24