Interview with Kendall & Shirley Ashford, December 17, 2010

Interview with Kendall & Shirley Ashford, December 17, 2010

World War, 1939-1945

History, Iola (Kan.)

Iola (Kan.),

Social life and customs

Kendall and Shirley Ashford tell of their lives in Iola, Kansas, the early years of their marriage, Kendall's experiences in World War II, their involvement in community activities and Iola's past, present and future.

Iola Public Library

2010-12-17

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Symes, Bruce

Ashford, Kendal & Shirley

Iola, Kansas

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00:00:22 Births.
00:01:23 Iola schools during Kendall's childhood.
00:04:14 Kendall playing drums.
00:06:50 Courtship and marriage.
00:07:45 Kendall 's naval service during World War II.
00:09:29 Kendall's career.
00:14:40 Early years of marriage, homes.
00:15:56 Iola downtown businesses.
00:21:39 Shivaree.
00:21:53 Kendall playing with bands.
00:25:45 Iola Municipal Band.
00:27:05 1951 and 2007 floods.
00:28:07 Family.
00:28:37 Shirley, children, work, taking care of mother.
00:30:30 Shirley, ministry course, pulpit supply.
00:32:42 Iola memories.
00:34:25 Iola in the present.
00:37:00 Future of Iola.
00:38:10 Iola Community Theatre, Bowlus .
00:38:51 Closing thoughts.