The dry weather in July and August at Tonganoxie is almost a record for 1976. It’s drier here than at any time since 1936. Dan Henry, of WDAF-TV, the weather forecaster, has been telling each evening about the “Tonganoxie Split.” It seems that clouds drift in from the west and northwest and the weather forecaster begins to predict showers. When the clouds roll in across Kansas it seems the moisture splits at about Tonganoxie and showers go by to the north or to the south missing Tonganoxie. This KC TV “Tonganoxie split” is just about wrecking our weather around here.

The Friends of the Library met and the new screen for showing movies has arrived. They had previously been showing movies on a sheet.

Melanie Conard and Jerry Starcher together with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Conard and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Starcher, invite you to share in the joy of the beginning of their new life together when they exchange marriage vows September 18, 1976 at the Sacred Heart Church. 

Jim Walker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Walker, has been selected as a member of the 1976 Coffeyville Community Junior College Red Raven Football team. Jim, a graduate of Tonganoxie High School, will play fullback.

It sounded bad over the police radio but turned out not too serious. Cars driven by Tom Robb and Buffy Rodgers collided on Highway 16. Both vehicles were damaged extensively but there were no apparent injuries at the scene. Officers from the Leavenworth County Sheriff’s Office, the Highway Parol and the City of Tonganoxie responded to the call.

Family season tickets for all high school football and volleyball home games will admit a family to all seven events for a cost of $15. The tickets can be purchased at the first home football game or by coming to the high school Athletic Director’s office.

75 years ago: Sept. 13, 1951

We have no floods forecasted, for now.  Folks are mumbling that “something should be done” so we do not repeat our July disaster.  Property owners along the Stranger are meeting soon to work with the Army engineers.  Many are hopeful to develop a Big Stranger Drainage District.  Keep your fingers crossed!

A poor fellow was picked up in a Kansas City tavern and then thrown from the car just east of town. He was a husky man who had been beaten up and robbed by his acquaintances and then left on the highway.  He did not want to divulge his identity as he had been “played for a sucker”. He was thankful for our local officers and their kindness.

Miss Barbara Quisenberry became the bride of Mr. Kenny Mahoney this weekend at the Methodist Church.  Miss Carol Dee Knox and Mr. Ben Leavitt were the attendants.  The couple left for a honeymoon in the Ozarks and will soon move to San Diego, California.

Seamed Mojud stockings are available at Zoellner’s store at a new low price.  They have “Magic Motion” and can be purchased in Fashion Harmony Colors.

100 years ago: Sept. 16, 1926

The second week of school is now in session at Tonganoxie High School. Never have the prospects looked more favorable for a successful year’s work than at the beginning of this school term. The enrollment shows an increase over previous years. There are 135 students—one-third of whom are freshmen. This new class is equally divided, 22 girls and 22 boys; Also ethe senior class which has 14 boys and 14 girls. There are 25 sophomores, 36 juniors and 2 post graduates.

The ladies of the Christian Church wish to announce they will have one of their famous chicken pie suppers the last of October, date to be announced later.

The Royal Neighbors gathered at their hall Friday evening to enjoy a social evening with Mrs. B. A. Williams before her departure. It was in the nature of a surprise for her. Forty members were present. While a farewell song was sung by Mrs. Sam Jones, Mrs. John Evans presented Mrs. Williams with a spoon as a remembrance of the neighbors of the lodge.

Perhaps you’ll notice about the Jewish-Irish play, “Cohens and Kellys”, which is coming soon to our local theater. The humorous aspect of this combination is very marked, and no doubt we will all be there. They say it is a good one.

The sheriff of Douglas County notified Perry Walters Thursday afternoon that his Ford car, which was stolen Thursday, Sept. 2 from Elm Park picnic had been found on a road east pf Eudora. It had been stripped of tires, battery, one wheel, etc. The thieves had evidently, went south of the river in order to throw officers off the trail. Only a gallon of gas was in the car at the time it was stolen, so they evidently soon ran out of gas, stripped the car and left it. No insurance was carried on the car.

125 years ago: Sept. 19, 1901

Business will be suspended

Business will be suspended in Tonganoxie this afternoon, and the citizens will spontaneously pay their last respects to the respected and beloved President William McKinley, who fell a victim to a cowardly assassin’s bullet. No school will be held today, and the stores and other places of business will close. No set programme has been arranged, and the tribute paid to the martyred president will be informal. Chorus singing and orchestral music will be part of the afternoon’s features, and the ceremonies will be conducted by the local ministers. The exercises will commence in Laming’s Hall at two o’clock, and if the hall will not hold all the people an overflow meeting will be arranged for. The various secret societies will assemble in their lodge rooms and will march in a body to the hall.

A change has taken place in Rural Route No. 4. Ed Stone has given it up and Nelson Quisenberry takes his place. Ed Stone left yesterday evening, for Russell, Kan., to accept a situation in a store. His family will move later on.

A collection was taken up this week, to assist the Martin family out of town. They will go from here to Basehor.

Thos. Chandler is building two covered wagons, one for Nelson Quisenberry to be used as a mail wagon and one for Dr. Schenk, of Fairmount, to be used in making professional calls.