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This is what Joe Campbell's farm looked like before the May 19, 1960, tornado destroyed it at 6:01 p.m. Refer to RCL0056 to see what it looked like after the tornado.

Photo by Belinda Driscoll
Joe and Doris Fairbanks, Rossville, show off their peony blossoms this spring. Finally, after four or five years, the small bushes have produced the most beautiful bright pink flowers. The blooms are unusual because of…

Jess Willard was born December 29, 1881, at St. Clere. He was a horse-trader and livery stable operator at Delia and Emmett before becoming a heavyweight boxer. Many of Rossville, Kansas, area people followed the career of Jess Willard. A group of…

Conrad is Rossville Christian Church’s Associate Minister

The Rossville Christian Church recently called Jeffrey Conrad to the position of associate minister. Conrad’s main area of ministry will be among the community’s young people. He will,…

Distinguished service award from Jaycees
(L)Carl Schminke-President of Plainville Jaycees presenting certificate to (R) Neil Fischer

Distinguished service award from Jaycees

James Wilson Family, Sylvan Grove, Kansas

Farm residence, T-plan, two stories, wood frame and weatherboard, rough-cut stone foundation, gable roof. Front shed porch, 1/1 wooden double-hung windows, wooden entrance door, cellar entrance S. two interior brick chimneys. Ornamental caps on…

Detached residence, rectangle with central entrance, two stories, four front bays, wood frame and weatherboard construction, concrete foundation, side-gable roof. Shed front porch on battered posts, open railing, 4/1 wooden double-hung windows,…