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40 years ago: Kansas governor speaks at LHS graduation
By Sarah St. John
May 29, 2012
Gov. Docking had graduated from LHS in 1943.
25 years ago: Convenience store owner runs afoul of city sign ordinance
By Sarah St. John
May 29, 2012
“It happens to be across from my office,” Judge Catt told Gaffney. “I can’t help but see it.”
100 years ago: Automobile owners asked to help area veterans
By Sarah St. John
May 29, 2012
“Tomorrow is Decoration Day on which these old veterans pay tribute to those of their ranks who died in battle and since the war.”
100 years ago: First ‘moving picture’ to be made of Lawrence
By Sarah St. John
May 28, 2012
“The picture man and his machine will be here the first of next week.”
40 years ago: Weekend brings cemetery services, lake excursions
By Sarah St. John
May 28, 2012
This year marked only the second time that Memorial Day was not to fall on May 30, as it had been moved to the nearest Monday.
25 years ago: Late spring storm surprises area residents with gale-force winds
By Sarah St. John
May 28, 2012
A fast-moving storm had passed through Lawrence on the previous afternoon.
100 years ago: Swimming excursion ends in tragedy for young boy
By Sarah St. John
May 27, 2012
“The Kaw has claimed its annual toll of human life.”
40 years ago: Two local women complete long-time education goals
By Sarah St. John
May 27, 2012
Recent rejections of job applications had started two local women thinking about their education.
25 years ago: Storms drive LHS grads into Allen Fieldhouse for ceremonies
By Sarah St. John
May 27, 2012
The crowd of about 5,000 had found the conditions inside to be fairly sauna-like.
100 years ago: Votes for Women? Local businessmen share their opinions
By Sarah St. John
May 26, 2012
‘Give them all the suffrage they want.’ — A. D. Weaver.

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