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A town council composed of women was elected in Baldwin City in 1889. The council passed a tax levy May 24, to produce revenue for street widening, opening, grading and bridge building. The Baldwin-Media bridge, also known as the "Women's Bridge",…

Distinguished service award from Jaycees

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

Rescue Squad Recovery. Ron Young is the diver in the pond

Plainville Rescue Squad recovery. Neil Fischer is the diver on shore.

(L) Carl Schminke-president of Plainville Jaycees, presenting equipment for Plainville Rescue Squad to (R) Neil Fischer.

Front row: William Wallace (Wally) Steeples, Chester (Chet) Steeples, Wayne Steeples. Back row: Olive Steeples Herron, Mildred Steeples Ross, Edith Steeples Whisman, Alveda Steeples Newman, Freda Steeples Lowry. Photo taken at D.J. Steeples funeral…

Photo of Palco Kansas from the water tower