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The public library in Independence, Kansas posts episodes of interest to the public and to our community. Our purpose is to engage the Public, to enrich our Community, and to enjoy Life.
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Sunday Jul 30, 2017
Sunday Jul 30, 2017
This is the first in a series of readings from the following children's book by Independence, Kansas authors Collette Reichenberger and Judith A. Carroll.
Cameos of Courage Paperback – Unabridged, 2017
by Collette L. Reichenberger (Author), Judith A. Carroll (Author)
Cameos of Courage is set in Kansas and covers a span from the 1850's - 1870's. There are four stories within the first book of the series, Under the Cottonwood Tree. The book follows four ten-year-old girls making a home in Kansas: an abolitionist, an Osage Indian, an Exoduster, and a homesteader. Each book features a character trait the young girls develop.
The book Cameos of Courage can be purchased at:
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Magnolia Scents by Design, 106 N Pennsylvania Ave, Independence, KS 67301 or by calling (620) 331-8900. Check out their website: Magnolia Scents by Design
Sayers Ace Hardware, 314 N Penn Ave, Independence, KS 67301, (620) 331-1690
Ane Mae's Gifts and Goodies, 325 N Pennsylvania Ave, Independence, KS 67301, (620) 330-9612.
The book can also be purchased on amazon.
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
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
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
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
Sunday Jul 30, 2017
Bill Gour hails from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
"I went to McMaster University millennia ago. Got myself a BA (Hon) in political science. Worked at the Hamilton & Region Arts Council and Hamilton Public Library (Public Relations dept). I also wrote some freelance (at which I stubbornly did not starve). Then suddenly ... Independence."
If you don't know what to read next, ask Bill. He's great at Reader's Advisory!
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
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
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
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
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
Wednesday Jul 26, 2017
Dr. Fay Bradley was born January 13, 1938, at the home of his parents in Independence, Kansas. This interview took place January 27, 2015 as part of a grant called Created Equal that was given to the Independence Public Library. Dr. Bradley has run in marathons around the world. Dr. Bradley passed away January 14, 2021.