RCNews Dec 27

Again thanks to Diz Washaliski for donating both Kansas and US flags for the McCracken City Park and to Sandra and Sean for putting them up. 
 
It was the Methodist Youth of McCracken that did the honors of laying the wreaths on Veterans graves at the McCracken Cemetery instead of the American Legion.  Apologies
 
The Church bells in McCracken, St. Mary’s and United Methodist Church rang at 9:30 Friday morning in memory of those who gave their lives in Newtown, Connecticut.
 
McCracken History Notes

December 1952

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Conrad a son, James Eugene November 28.

Ed Temple was buried in the Vansburg Cemetery.

Pat Keener, Benny Anderson and Allan Thompson left for Pueblo where they have employment.

Catherine Cain was one of 16 boys and girls in the nation to receive the National Champion award for her achievements in 4-H work.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Francis Wierman, a daughter, December 2, Marilyn Kay.

Ralph Lovitt died Friday in LosAngeles. He is survived by his widow.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Davenport a girl, December 15.

Betty Lou Gisick and Joe Jennings were married at the EUB Church in McCracken.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Littler will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.

Cpl. James K. Wierman re-enlisted in the Army.

McCracken High School basketball team defeated Alexander 52-49.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grumbein, a girl born on Christmas Day.

Mrs. George Ree died at the Rush County Memorial Hospital.
 
December 27, 2012 News

Birthdays: December 27, Jay Georg, Vickie Hampton, Tambra Pfeifer, Karen Casey; Deember 28, Linda Cook, Sally Irvin, Sarah Martin, John Doornbos, Leigh Ann Brackney, Jacob Showalter, Shianne Shelit; December 29, Hayley Higgins, Melanie Zeller; December 30, Velma Legleiter, Vicky Overley; December 31, Mary Beth Higgins, Aaron Wiebe, Jaden Jacobs, Michael Zimmerman Karlin, Stephanie Greenway, Emma Showalter; January 1, Nathan Anderson; January 2, Bill Greenway, DeAnna Bergquist, Julie McCormick, Lynette Guy.

Anniversaries: December 27, Tom and Nettie Chestnut; December 28, Bob and Margaret Fear; December 30, Don and Melody Casey, Doug and Staci Elias; December 31, Arky and Diane McNair; January 1, Bob and Della Miller; January 2, Dan and Pat Petz.

Our sympathy to the family of Everett Attwood Nichol, 85, son of Albert Lorenzo Nichol and Elizabeth Gertrude Frey Nichol, who died December 17, 2012 in Houston, Texas. He was born August 16, 1927 in Rush County, Kansas. He married Marie Louise Azzelio on May 20, 1950. Survivors include twin daughters, Toni Marie Waddle and Nikki Ann Hirsch; daughter Anita Louise Klingler; four grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. He was pre-decased by a brother Albert Ross Nichol and a son, Don. Nick spent many of his leisure years working on genealogy of the Nichol/Nickle and the Frey families of Rush County. Burial was by his wife and son in Houston.

Stephanie Greenway was pictured in the Hays Daily News on Wednesday, December 19. She scored 15 points in the game against Ness City. She was 3 of 4 from long range. Ellis won 67-46. Ellis is rated number nine in Class 2A.

Mass will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church in McCracken on Saturday, December 29, at 6:30 p.m. with Father Pascal Klein officiating. Come join us The mass is in honor of The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. "The family is the privileged setting where every person learns to give and receive love." (Pope Benedict XVI)

A pre-Christmas dinner was enjoyed by Mike, Susan and Shannon Keith and Al and Judy Hugh at Golden Corral on Sunday. After the dinner they gathered around the fire and watched football and put together a puzzle.

Three little carolers came by on Friday night to sing "Jingle Bells". They also had an up-dated version of the song which was rousing. Thanks so much for this kindness.

The Christmas season was enhanced by the beautiful light displays around town and in the country. It is hoped you took time to drive around and enjoy them all.

The book club defied the blizzard warnings and set out to LaCrosse to have their annual Christmas dinner at the Cozy on Wednesday night. The ride home was a little dicey, but we made it. Those attending were the book club leader, Suzanne Randa, Austin McGaughey, Shirley Higgins, Tomi Rues,Carolyn Thompson and Shirley Higgins.

Kansas Questions

1. Who haunts the Quarters No 24 on Sheridan Avenue at Fort Riley?

2. What was the name of one of the most infamous War Criminals of Japan?

3. Who were the buffalo soldiers?

4. A boy born in Manhattan became a sportswriter and an author, what famous stadiums did he cover and what was his name?

5. Who added "under God" to the Pledge of Allegience?

Answers

1. George Armstrong Custer.

2. Tokyo Rose who taunted American servicemen with her program, "Zero Hour".

3. The nickname given black enlisted men in the U. S. Army's six black regiments by the Indians.

4. Damon Runyon - covered Yankee Stadium, Ebbets Field, Madison Square Garden and the racetrack at Saratoga.

5. Kansan Dwight D. Eisenhower on Flag Day, June 14, 1954, President Eisenhower signed a bill authorizing the addition of the words "under God".