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Satsuma pottery from Japan

Satsuma pottery from Japan

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Satsuma pottery from Japan

News Staff
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Satsuma pottery is from Japan. It was made in the 1860s and was sometimes purchased by American visitors to Japan and brought home.
Punkin’s pappy relates adventure

Punkin’s pappy relates adventure

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Punkin’s pappy relates adventure

Hogspore News By Clet Litter From The Ozarks
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Punkin’s widower Pappy was visiting this week. He was relating about his adventure back in 2011 when he saw his favorite singing star. “I had a great time. There was half a jar of moonshine left for the ride home, so I become sorta rowdy and obnoxious on the return trip.
Not everyone can be a leader

Not everyone can be a leader

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Not everyone can be a leader

The Beginning Of Knowledge By Allen Fischgrabe
Friday, February 12, 2021
There are born leaders and there are leaders who have been properly trained to perform a leader’s duties. Either way, leadership is essential. However, not every person has the skill, stature, or temperament to handle the responsibilities that are inherent when at the helm.
Kansas Coal Miners president arrested

Kansas Coal Miners president arrested

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Kansas Coal Miners president arrested

Years Ago By Ella Buzzard & Marilyn Schmitt
Friday, February 12, 2021
25 Years Ago February 7- 13, 1996 Central seventh graders had to settle for fourth place in the conference basketball tournament. The Wildcats were beaten in the consolation game 58-44 by Frontenac. Mike Evans had his best scoring game of the season making 17 points. Justin Oertle added 8 points.
Gifts from family, friends top reading list

Gifts from family, friends top reading list

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Gifts from family, friends top reading list

Love To Read By Lorna Stover
Friday, February 12, 2021
I often receive books from my family at gift giving time. This Christmas there were several under the tree with my name on the gift tags. One package contained “Just Mercy” written by Bryan Stevenson. It is a non-fiction title that has been produced into a motion picture.
Make the most of life changes

Make the most of life changes

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Make the most of life changes

Generations
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
“Hello” Columbus. I continue to remain grateful to be back in my hometown after moving away for several years. What a wonderful opportunity to be writing a column for the Columbus News-Report. It feels great to be active and a part of hometown life, again.
Remembering President Lincoln’s birthday

Remembering President Lincoln’s birthday

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Remembering President Lincoln’s birthday

Hi Neighbor By Lois Carlson
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
When many of you reading this column were in school, you will remember we really celebrated “President’s Day” twice… Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, February 12 and George Washington’s Birthday, February 22.
Two hundred miners now on strike

Two hundred miners now on strike

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Two hundred miners now on strike

News Staff
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
25 Years Ago February 7-13, 1996 Cynthia Jeanne Jones, of Scammon, graduated Summa Cum Laude for the fall 1995 term at Pittsburg State University. She received a bachelor of business administration degree with a major in accounting.
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