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141. 'There's no Such Store Anywhere Else.' 'There's no Such Store Anywhere Else.' Harry J. Epstein Co., a singular hardware store in Kansas City since 1930, carries exotic and unusual hardware. In this article local artists describe their favorite finds.
142. 75 Years Strong 75 Years Strong W.W. Van Liew had the knack of turning an outdoor space into something magical. He lived in Atchison, Kansas at the turn of the last century and his two sons Clarence and Ernie would move to Kansas City,...
143. 'She Got the Job Done': Millionaire Hudson Dies 'She Got the Job Done': Millionaire Hudson Dies Biography of Mary Hudson, "a self-made multimillionaire who succeeded in a man's world of oil, land and cattle." Her oil company was established in 1933 at 25th and Broadway Boulevard and grew until Hudson...
144. 'Zippy' Pins KC On the Map 'Zippy' Pins KC On the Map Various locations in Kansas City have recently been included in the 'Zippy' cartoon strip that runs in the Kansas City Star. Places included: Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, the Kemper Museum of Contemporary...
145. 'Spectacular Homes' with Immediate Move-In Opportunities 'Spectacular Homes' with Immediate Move-In Opportunities Photos and description of Woodland Reserve, voted the 2006 'Community of the Year' by Kansas City Homes and Gardens magazine.
146. Flood Disaster: Kansas City--1951 Flood Disaster: Kansas City--1951 Photo of Riverside grocery and liquor stores half-submerged under flood water at "stage 32.4 feet."
147. . ..Presenting Harry Gambrel: Swing Nominee for Man of the Month . ..Presenting Harry Gambrel: Swing Nominee for Man of the Month Biographical article about Harry Gambrel, "[t]he new presiding judge of the county court, Jackson County, Missouri." Former member of "the Youth Movement in Kansas City" in 1934 before co-founding the...
148. 1951: The Great Flood 1951: The Great Flood Photos and article about the 1951 flood, "the second major flood of Kansas City, Kansas history" and the author's experiences in surviving it.
149. Five Decades Later, a Tribute Is Paid to Band Leader Moten Five Decades Later, a Tribute Is Paid to Band Leader Moten Article about the tribute ceremony to the late Bennie Moten (1894-1935), a native Kansas Citian and "a driving force in the Kansas City jazz scene of the 1930s" and "an important influence on other musicians,...
150. Five Famous Missourians Five Famous Missourians Photo and chapter of the book about James Greenwood (1837-1914), superintendent of schools in the Kansas City School District from 1874 to 1913 and teacher and author of many books and articles on educational...
151. . ..Presenting R. B. Caldwell: Swing Nominee for Man of the Month . ..Presenting R. B. Caldwell: Swing Nominee for Man of the Month Photo and biographical article about Robert Breckenridge Caldwell, or Robert Caldwell, "chairman of the board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City." Native of Vandalia, Missouri coming...
152. 'Waiting for Archie:' The Adventures of a Therapy Dog 'Waiting for Archie:' The Adventures of a Therapy Dog A close-up look at Archie, a freckle-faced Brittany, and his role as a Therapy Dog with Kansas City organization Pets for Life that was founded in 1984 by husband and wife team William D. and Harriet M....
153. 'Showboat' Was a King of the Court 'Showboat' Was a King of the Court Article featuring Marland ''Showboat'' Buckner who played basketball with the Colored Ghosts and Harlem Clowns in the 1940s and '50s. Buckner graduated from Lincoln High School in 1945.
154. 1957 Tornado 1957 Tornado Information on the destructive tornado of May 20, 1957.
155. 1993 Flood 1993 Flood File contains information pertaining to the 1993 Missouri River flood.
156. 1983: Year of the Revolving Fund 1983: Year of the Revolving Fund Explanation of the operation of revolving funds for the foundation.
157. 'The Spirit Inside of Him Leads Him' 'The Spirit Inside of Him Leads Him' Profile of Jim Paquette, CEO of Providence Health "comprised of Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan., Saint John Hospital in Leavenworth and several other hospitals and clinics throughout the...
158. 'Wheel' Begins to Take Shape as Part of Bartle TV Makeover 'Wheel' Begins to Take Shape as Part of Bartle TV Makeover Article discusses the setting up and preparations necessary for the filming of the television show Wheel of Fortune, to be filmed beginning Friday, April 8, 2004.
159. Flood Hits Industry Flood Hits Industry Sugar Creek refinery near Kansas City only source of oil after the flood's damage to other plants.
160. Flexibility For the Future Flexibility For the Future St. John Avenue is the second main east to west thoroughfare in the Northeast area, Independence Boulevard being the first. The Kansas City City Council adopted the St. John Corridor Plan earlier in the...