70 Years Ago
November 1948
12 With the weather ideal, sunny and warm, observers estimated that at least 20,000 came to watch the longest, most colorful parade in Iolas Armistice Day history.
15 A crew of several workmen is in the midst of giving the Missouri Pacific passenger depot a complete face lifting, Bert Thompson, local agent, said today. The former waiting room at the west end of the building is being converted into an office. A new passenger room is being built in the space just east of the office, formerly occupied by the dispatcher and other employees.
16 Thanksgiving week was designated last night as the period in which Allen Countians will donate a rail car of corn to relieve the hungry in Europe. All contributions will be voluntary. The campaign will open Nov. 21. The donation will be made through the Christian Rural Overseas Program (CROP). Lt. Col. T. F. Limbocker of Iola is county chairman.
23 HUMBOLDT Three families were forced by fire to flee from the Parkhurst Apartment house on North 12th Street here early this morning. The building was virtually destroyed. No one was injured.
24 During the 1930s many Iolans had the pleasant custom of installing Christmas decorations in their windows, on their porches or front yards during the Yuletide season. The colorful lights and bright displays added much to the towns gaiety during holiday times and the Register believes the practice should be revived. The practice was dropped during the war largely because of the scarcity of decorative materials, miniature light bulbs, wire and similar merchandise. To help revive it, the Register will offer three small cash prizes to the best outdoor decorations. They will be $15 for first, $10 for second and $5 for third. In addition, we will give honorable mention to the next 10.
30 About 200 junior college and high school students from southeastern Kansas arrived in Iola today for the annual Kay and Kayette conference.
