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100 years ago: Good time had by all at 75-and-over picnic
By Sarah St. John
June 18, 2013
“The roller coaster was free but the guests did not much care for that.”
40 years ago: Spring storm wreaks havoc throughout Lawrence
By Sarah St. John
June 18, 2013
The wind gauge at the Lawrence Airport registered 100 mph winds before snapping off and flying through a window.
25 years ago: Expansion of rent law to include apartments
By Sarah St. John
June 18, 2013
Nonpayment of rent was only a crime if there was intent to defraud the landlord, according to a recent decision.
40 years ago: Boys’ Club has half the funds needed to open its doors
By Sarah St. John
June 17, 2013
About $9,000 had been raised so far in a fund drive.
100 years ago: Visiting nurse sets up shop in Lawrence
By Sarah St. John
June 17, 2013
“Miss Adams will go to the poorer homes of the city where poverty deprives the sick of proper care and will look after these people.”
25 years ago: Bar owners start petition for ‘true’ liquor-by-the-drink
By Sarah St. John
June 17, 2013
It had been almost two years since Kansas voters had allowed the change on a county-option basis.
100 years ago: Picnic for ‘past-75ers’ to be held tomorrow
By Sarah St. John
June 16, 2013
“It is no place for a grouch. If you have one leave it at home, but come along and have a good time.”
40 years ago: First library book sale successful, organizers say
By Sarah St. John
June 16, 2013
About $900 worth of books and records had been sold on the first evening.
25 years ago: Lawrence resident celebrates birthday with long bike ride
By Sarah St. John
June 16, 2013
He was commemorating his 72nd birthday with a 72-mile ride.
100 years ago: Baseball game, hot-air balloon, concert, fireworks all planned for Glorious Fourth
By Sarah St. John
June 15, 2013
“This is going to be a time when a man and his family can have a big day of enjoyment without spending a cent.”
40 years ago: Clinton reservoir vital for future water needs, official says
By Sarah St. John
June 15, 2013
The Clinton Reservoir was under construction about four miles southwest of Lawrence.
25 years ago: Lawrence man wins car in national sweepstakes
By Sarah St. John
June 15, 2013
“I happened to be one of the lucky ones.”
100 years ago: Ministers and newspapermen to meet on baseball diamond
By Sarah St. John
June 14, 2013
“Mr. Bowersock will give bond that his decisions will be absolutely impartial, in fact, he is afraid to do otherwise.”
40 years ago: Lawrence speller stumbles in eighth round of national Bee
By Sarah St. John
June 14, 2013
Alison Gold was the first Douglas County student to travel to the National Spelling Bee.
25 years ago: Local activists collect signatures for ADA petition
By Sarah St. John
June 14, 2013
The act was designed to broaden laws preventing discrimination against persons with disabilities.

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