Kansas Roadtrips: Iola
Iola is located South of Garnett on U.S. Route 169.
Iola is the scene of an upcoming gritty drama sequel to the Baywatch – Methwatch, where less toothy but a lot more animated characters save lives of unsuspecting citizens.
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Singing With the Russian Accent
Ivan Rebroff who was neither “Ivan” nor “Rebroff”, became world-famous for singing Russian Folk Songs. My Father always cherished an old “contraband” record of Rebroff’s incredible voice.
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I am not a fan of baseball, it’s a seemingly never-ending boring game, interrupted only by an occasional bloody action in the stands or a non-lethal hot-dog drive-by. Baseball promoters tried to combat the dreadfulness of the game by creating sources of distraction, like bringing a herd of sheep for the 1963 Kansas City Athletics – Yankees home opener which was played on April 8th and lost 8-3 by the Kansas City team.
The following book excerpt talks about the 1963 season (scroll up and down inside the window):
Mayor Roe Bartle (R) w. Eric Enloe (center) introducing Ex-president Harry Truman (L) to baseball fans at opening game of season. ©Time,Francis Miller Yogi Berra before game, doing first base coaching.©Time,Francis Miller Athletics Manager Ed Lopat (2L) & Yankees Manager Ralph Houk (C) conferring with umpires before start of game.©Time,Francis Miller Charles O. Finley, "Athletics owner" w. 10-gallon hats, colored green and gold, to be distributed to fans at opening baseball game of season.©Time,Francis Miller ©Time,Francis Miller Easter Seal boy Eric Enloe (center fore) throwing out first ball at opening game of season, with Harry S. Truman (rear) & Mayor Roe Bartle.©Time,Francis Miller ©Time,Francis Miller Bucket'O'Chips ©Time,Francis Miller ©Time,Francis Miller Fan-A-Gram ©Time,Francis Miller ©Time,Francis Miller ©Time,Francis Miller Previously: Old Photos:Enos “Country” Slaughter
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Old Photos: Back To The Future Of the KCMSD
I usually stay out of the KCMO school-related topics, but when I read about another time-wasting event, I remembered a few old photos I bookmarked some time ago that fit the occasion. The year is 1950:
Pre-election Parade for the Kansas City tax vote.© Time Inc. Lisa Larsen Pre-election Parade for Kansas City tax vote.© Time Inc. Lisa Larsen Pre-election Parade for Kansas City tax vote. (1950).© Time Inc. Lisa Larsen Five dollar prize if you find Dan on one of these trucks.
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