June 14, 2012 News
 
Birthdays:  June 14, Grant McCormick, Randy Conrad; June 15, Eric Washaliski, Todd Barber; June 16, Philena Baus (90), Sharon Lovitt, Robert McCarty; June 17, Clay North, Jessica Casey, Matt Casey; June 18, Chad Irvin, Mickey Hopper, Sarah Washaliski; June 19, Diz Washaliski, Cheryl Davis Werth, Matthew Groff.
 
Anniversaries:  June 14, Dennis and Jeannie Elias, Gary and Debbie Anderson, Kellye and Diana Hart; June 16, Lance and Rachel Legleiter; June 18, Jaden and Jenna Jacobs; June 19, Joey and Jill Wierman Hershback, Joshua and Kayla North; June 20, Mike and Mary Beth Peach.
 
Welcome Mya Davis to McCracken and to a large circle of relatives and friends.  Congratulations to Eric and Melissa.
 
Philena Baus and her family would be honored to have you celebrate Philena's 90th birthday with them June 16th at the Messiah Lutheran Church, 2000 N. Main, Hays, Kansas from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Should you be unable to attend please send a card to Philena Baus, 1310 Schwaller Avenue, Hays, Kansas 67601
 
OPEN HOUSE  - Sr. Martina Stegman, Oxford, Michigan, will be at Liebenhaus in Liebenthal on Friday, June 15, from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m.  All are welcome to come visit her. 
 
Saturday May 12, 2012 North Central Kansas Technical College Hays Campus honored 10 Veterans not only for serving our country, but also for being a part of the
technical field. Betty Greenway, his widow, Bill Greenway and Donna Greenway Hill's Dad, Donald Greenway, was one of the veteran's receiving an honorary degree as was Donna's father-in-law and Alan Hill's father, Dennis Hill from Great Bend. Donna proudly walked across the stage and accepted her Dad's Degree..  (Isn't this a wonderful honor and tribute.)  Don served in Korea
 
BIRDSONG, DEAN J.
March 26, 1921 to May 15, 2012 CDR Dean J. Birdsong, USN (Ret.), 91, passed away suddenly May 15, 2012. Son of James and Opal Birdsong, Dean ("Bird" to his
closest friends) was born on March 26, 1921, in McCracken, Kansas. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Louann, his twin sons, Mark and Jim, of San
Diego, Jim's wife, Lydia, daughter Leslie, of Pittsburg, CA, her husband, Mike, and grandson, Christopher, of Minneapolis, MN. Dean was preceded in death by his
brothers Jim and Tom and twin sister, Doris, of Kansas. He is survived by sister-in-law Phyllis, nephews David, Dean, Jack, Danny and Doug, and niece,
Patricia, all of Kansas, and nephew, Gary, of San Diego. Dean attended Fort Hays State College, but that education was interrupted by World War 11. In 1944,
he enlisted in the Navy as a NAVCAD and earned his commission and cherished Wings of Gold in 1944. In his 26-year Naval career,
Dean commanded two squadrons, spent his time at sea and ashore, and served his country with distinction. His squadrons were recognized for their safety
records, and one, VA-126, won the Naval Weapons Meet in El Centro. Decorated for his combat service and a recipient of commendations and campaign medals, Dean
was unassuming and private about his deeds and accomplishments, and remained a humble man to the very end. Dean retired from the Navy in 1968 and settled in
San Diego. He returned to college at San Diego State University earning a Bachelor's and Master's Degree and a teaching credential. He taught vocational
arts for a number of years then retired, again, to pursue his passion for golf. He was a student of the game building his own clubs and doing his best to study
and truly love the game of golf. He played with his friends into his 80s, finally having to put aside his clubs as age and health issues made a day at
Coronado or Admiral Baker more taxing. Along the way, he discovered and embraced the home computer. It also opened up the world of genealogy to him. Genealogy
was an academic pursuit, and that pursuit led him to write three books about the Birdsong family. The books spanned the generations from the mid-1600s to the
present. Dad's genealogy research was prized by many throughout the county, and he happily shared his work with others. In recognition of his work on the
Birdsong lineage, Dean was inducted into the Daughters of the American Revolution. It was one of his proudest moments. He was immensely proud of his
heritage and family. Genealogy was Dean's labor of love. Though he left Kansas in 1944, he never let the Kansas youngster get too far away from who he was. He
was tempered by the Depression and World War II, and the man he became was passionate for education and learning and dedicated and proud of his family. As
one of his sons, whenever I got too big for my britches and decided to measure myself against this man, I came away humbled by the comparison. We will miss him
very much. Dean's ashes will be interred at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in a private family ceremony.
 
Dues letters have been mailed to current members of the Jail/JMuseum.  If you wish to join, just let Carolyn know and she will send you an application. Dues are $5.00 each year - renewal date
is July 1.  Send to P. O. Box 342, McCracken, KS 67556-0342
 
Dorothy Guidry's sister-in-law Jackie Guidry-Carter is visiting from Greenwell Springs, LA.  Dorothy and Charmaine Wolfe have not seen her in seven years so there has been much talking and laughing.  Charmaine plans on keeping her aunt here as long as possible.

We had 2 tournaments this last weekend, Friday night the 8th Glow Ball we had 4 come out to play Sean Peters, Neal and Jayden Jacobs and Tory from Bazine. The Saturday tournament we had 15 player and 1st place went to Sean, Neal, Jaden of McCracken, 2nd went to Dylan, Trent, and Tory of Bazine, 3rd went to Bruce, Les, and Kenny of McCracken. We had a good bunch and we are sorry that harvest kind of messed up some others that would have played. Our next tournament will be for Seniors July 13th just 9 holes that morning, and the Rodeo alumni golf tournament the 14th we will be looking forward to seeing you all then.
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Kansas Questions
 
1.  What year was the "Big Well" in Greensburg first opened?
 
2.  What was the "Last Chance Store"
 
3.  A. Hyde created what medicinal salve that is sold internationally?
 
4.  Who was the founder of "White Castle", Americans' first hamburger chain?
 
5. What song did Glen Campbell popularize about Wichita electrical workers?
 
1949
McCracken Town Baseball Team broke a 2-2 tie in the bottom half of the 7th inning to go on to defeat Damar 9-3 in a West Central Kansas league baseball game at McCracken on Sunday. Ray Mai pitched until the 9th inning for Damar when he was relieved by Desmarteau. Babe Younkin pitched for McCracken, striking out seven and walking two. Marion Foster, Younkin and Chet Irvin hit triples for McCracken.. MCracken had 16 hits to 5 for Damar.
 
The famed Kansas City Monarchs traveling club will appear at McCracken Saturday where they will meet the McCracken baseball nine. The Monarchs team probably is the outstanding road team touring the country. They will play about 160 games with ball clubs in most of the central, western and northwestern states and three provinces of Canada this year. Last season the famous Satchel Paige started the season with the Monarchs and played in 27 games with them before he was sold to Cleveland Indians. Managing the team is a man who has rated along side of Paige for the last 20 years as one of the greatest outfielders in Negro baseball, “Cool Papa” Bell.  He was nicknamed this because of his coolness while on the field.
 
 
Answers
 
1.  1939
 
2.  The last chance for supplies between Council Grove and Santa Fe on the Santa Fe Trail
 
3.  Mentholatum
 
4.  Walter L. Anderson
 
5.  Wichita Lineman.