Christian Endeavor plays key role

Christian Endeavor is an organization that provided a structure for church youth to “work together to know God in Jesus Christ”. It was founded on February 2, 1881. By 1906, there were 67,000 youth led societies worldwide, with over four million members.

Frontier days exhibition at fair grounds

25 Years Ago Sept. 26 – Oct. 2, 1996 The Columbus Lions Club Lion of the Month for September was Nathan Jaeger, a senior at Columbus Unified High School. He is the son of Paul and Mila Jaeger. Raymond and Lola Irwin will be married 63 years on October 4.

Writer upset with proposal of Mineral lake

Dear Editor: I’m Jake Rion. All my life I worked a job and did extra work also to provide for my family. Well, my work and X family have ruined my body’s health to where all that I can do is sit in a chair or walker to fish or boat if Jeral will help me get in the boat.

Early cooking show a unique opportunity

One of the popular shows to watch on TV these days are the cooking shows. Filled with yummy and said to be easy to prepare recipes, both men and women enjoy them. However, these shows are not new to the TV scene. Especially to our own local station, KOAM TV.

Get a healthy boost from walking

Q: Do I really have to walk 10,000 steps a day? That’s a lot, all at once. I’m 75 and not really up for five miles without a stop (that’s what gives me 10,000 steps). What can I do? A: First, congratulations on setting the goal of 10,000 steps a day for yourself.

Columbus Public Library Hours

The Columbus Public Library will be open to the public, with a five person limit. Mondays 9 p.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Wednesdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. By appointment only. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-noon. Fridays 9 a.m.-noon. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.

Prehistoric skeleton found south of Fort Scott

25 Years Ago Sept. 26 – Oct. 2, 1996 Dustin Major, son of Cindi and Steve Major of Columbus and a 1996 graduate of Columbus Unified High School, has enrolled for classes at Wichita State University for the 1996 fall semester. He is a freshman majoring in psychology.

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.

Letter to the Editor Policy

Letters to the editor are welcome; the only requirement is they be signed by the writer. Names of writers can be withheld for valid reasons. Political endorsements will not be printed two weeks before an election.

Hogspore will enjoy peace once winter hits

I seen Mean Ol Harley Spears in front of Bickum’s Hardware loading his buckboard with supplies. He saw me looking at him and yelled, “What are you looking at? How bout I come over there and send you home with something broken?” I hollered back, “No, thank you. I don’t believe I’d like that.”