Episodes
Sunday Jul 30, 2017
Blog: Busy, Busy, Busy by Judy Carroll
Sunday Jul 30, 2017
Sunday Jul 30, 2017
These short pieces are taken from my blog, Family, Laughter and Laundry. As the mother of four and grandmother of eight, family is important to me. Laughter is important in a family, and whether, it is important or not, laundry is also a part of family life. The pieces are Christian in nature.
My blog, Family, Laughter and Laundry is found at www.judithacarroll.wordpress.com
Sunday Jul 30, 2017
Blog: Here Kitty, Kitty, Kitty by Judy Carroll
Sunday Jul 30, 2017
Sunday Jul 30, 2017
These short pieces are taken from my blog, Family, Laughter and Laundry. As the mother of four and grandmother of eight, family is important to me. Laughter is important in a family, and whether, it is important or not, laundry is also a part of family life. The pieces are Christian in nature.
My blog, Family, Laughter and Laundry is found at www.judithacarroll.wordpress.com
Sunday Jul 30, 2017
Blog: Grandparents vs. Soccer by Judy Carroll
Sunday Jul 30, 2017
Sunday Jul 30, 2017
These short pieces are taken from my blog, Family, Laughter and Laundry. As the mother of four and grandmother of eight, family is important to me. Laughter is important in a family, and whether, it is important or not, laundry is also a part of family life. The pieces are Christian in nature.
My blog, Family, Laughter and Laundry is found at www.judithacarroll.wordpress.com
Sunday Jul 30, 2017
Blog: I thought I could... by Judy Carroll
Sunday Jul 30, 2017
Sunday Jul 30, 2017
These short pieces are taken from my blog, Family, Laughter and Laundry. As the mother of four and grandmother of eight, family is important to me. Laughter is important in a family, and whether, it is important or not, laundry is also a part of family life. The pieces are Christian in nature.
My blog, Family, Laughter and Laundry is found at www.judithacarroll.wordpress.com
Sunday Jul 30, 2017
Oral History: Ralph J. "R. J." Osborn
Sunday Jul 30, 2017
Sunday Jul 30, 2017
This interview took place July 8, 2014, at the Independence Public Library. Ralph J. "R. J." Osborn was born 10/26/1923, in Pawhuska, OK. He lived there until he was about 10 years of age. He graduated from Independence High School with the class of 1941 and attended junior college in Independence as well. He served in the United States Navy during World War II from June 1943 to February 1946. RJ passed away on July 10, 2020.
Saturday Jul 29, 2017
Oral History: Robert L. Cooley
Saturday Jul 29, 2017
Saturday Jul 29, 2017
Robert L. Cooley was born in Independence, Kansas. He was interviewed as part of the Created Equal grant received by the Independence Public Library. He was in the first group of students who attended Lincoln Elementary School in Independence. He was an insurance investigator for a number of years and also worked for the post office.
Saturday Jul 29, 2017
Oral History: John Vermillion
Saturday Jul 29, 2017
Saturday Jul 29, 2017
John Frederick Vermillion, Jr, was born 4/1/1922, in Osawattomie, Kansas. He came to Independence, Kansas in a Model T Ford with his family when he was about 4 years old. Their first night in town they slept in the car at Riverside Park. John is the owner/editor of the Independence News newspaper.
Here is a photo of John Frederick Vermillion, member of the class of 1940, Independence High School.
Thursday Jul 27, 2017
Oral History: Alfred James Baden
Thursday Jul 27, 2017
Thursday Jul 27, 2017
Alfred James Baden was born September 8, 1924, at 600 S. 4th St., in Independence, Kansas. He was known as Bud to his friends and as Opa to his grandchildren. He served in the United States Army during World War II and he loved fly. He graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in Electrical Engineering and was employed by Sinclair Oil Corporation (later ARCO) for 33 years. Bud always had a smile and was ever curious about the history of Independence; the Baden family was a founding family. This interview took place on May 11, 2016. Bud passed away January 12, 2017.
Wednesday Jul 26, 2017
Oral History: Gary Edward Hunn
Wednesday Jul 26, 2017
Wednesday Jul 26, 2017
Gary Edward Hunn was born May 6, 1944, in Wellington, New Zealand. Many years later he discovered that his birth father was an American Marine who had been killed in action on Tarawa atoll in the Pacific Ocean, November 20, 1943. His birth father was Jack Edward Miller of Independence, Kansas. Gary and his wife Nora came to Independence to discover his American roots in June 2016. This interview took place on June 12, 2016.
Wednesday Jul 26, 2017
Oral History: Bertha May LaSalle
Wednesday Jul 26, 2017
Wednesday Jul 26, 2017
Bertha May LaSalle was born July 13, 1923, "on a clap of thunder" according to her mother. She was named after her maternal grandmother. Bertha is an active and vibrant member of the community.
Friday Jun 30, 2017
Blog: Beautiful Freedom by Judy Carroll
Friday Jun 30, 2017
Friday Jun 30, 2017
These short pieces are taken from my blog, Family, Laughter and Laundry. As the mother of four and grandmother of eight, family is important to me. Laughter is important in a family, and whether, it is important or not, laundry is also a part of family life. The pieces are Christian in nature.
My blog, Family, Laughter and Laundry is found at www.judithacarroll.wordpress.com
Friday Jun 30, 2017
Blog: The Joys of Youth by Judy Carroll
Friday Jun 30, 2017
Friday Jun 30, 2017
These short pieces are taken from my blog, Family, Laughter and Laundry. As the mother of four and grandmother of eight, family is important to me. Laughter is important in a family, and whether, it is important or not, laundry is also a part of family life. The pieces are Christian in nature.
My blog, Family, Laughter and Laundry is found at www.judithacarroll.wordpress.com