Area churches celebrate prohibition victory

25 Years Ago January 16 - 22, 1997 Bennie Crossland was elected president of the Columbus Country Club for the coming year. Marge Williams was reelected as the secretary-treasurer. Directors filling three-year terms will be Chris Green, Ray McCollum and Jeff Clawson.

Librarian keeping hot mister in bedroom

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhirley, the head librarian, was talking to a customer at the reference desk, when someone overheard the conversation. The librarian said, “I keep a humidifier in my bedroom during the winter. The mist keeps my sinuses and throat from drying out.”

Difference between tables in heaven, hell

One of my favorite parables describes the difference between heaven and hell. In both places, hungry people sit at tables laden with delicious food. In hell, people suffer and starve because they cannot eat with the long utensils provided.

Feather bed stolen while family at church

25 Years Ago January 16 - 22, 1997 Larry Coltrane was named the new superintendent of schools for Southeast USD 247 at the board of education meeting. Mr. Coltrane has been serving as the district’s assistant superintendent and board clerk.

Legislature hotline

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You’re stronger than you know

Did you know you have a supernatural resource? In this world we often deal with circumstances in our own strength but we have a supernatural resource that is available and ready for anyone who has received the salvation of God.

Doing God’s will can achieve results

Jesus promised that those who actively attempt to do His will would achieve specific results (Luke 11:9-10). Not that Christianity is a religion of works; no one can ever earn their salvation (Titus 3:4-7). God desires that heaven be populated with grateful believers who imitate Christ (Act 10:38).

The power of your lymphatic system

A secret river runs through your body, helping clear out toxins and fighting infection. It’s part of the lymphatic system, which is made up of organs, nodes, ducts and vessels that move lymphatic fluid to organs and tissues from your head to your toes.

Johnston Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 p.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m.-Noon-Masks are encouraged, but not required. 210 W. 10th, Baxter Springs.

Early morning fire destroys stores

25 Years Ago January 9 - 15, 1997 Bob and Teresa Arnall, of Baxter Springs, announce the birth of their first child, Justin Michael, on November 9. Grandparents are Rick and Jan Arnall, and Pam and Jerry Hatfield, all of Baxter Springs.