Kansas Genealogical Society, Dodge City, Celebrates 50 Years

July 13, 2008 - Kansas Genealogical Society, will present "Half a Century of Memories" Village Square Mall, Lower Level, 2601 Central, Dodge City KS from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. There will be Prize Drawings, Refreshments and Exhibits. No admission charge.

Master of Ceremonies: Gay Rooney

Speakers: Norma Jane Daniels, Julia Mae Hembree, Gertrude Jones, Mary Shoemaker

Written Contributions: Virginia Herrman, Ethel Taylor

Historical Presentaions: Betty Herrman, Ruby Schaffer

Come share the experience and memories of long time members and view exhibits of early day KGS and genealogical items.

Kansas Genealogists Lose Long Time Friend

Doris Dockstader Rooney, 98, died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008, at Western Plains Medical Complex, Dodge City.
More information about her life, survivors will be announced later by Swaim Funeral Home, Dodge City. The funeral is scheduled for Thursday afternoon at the 1st Presbyterian Church in Dodge City at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday at the Swaim Funeral Home until 8 p.m.
Doris Rooney was a long time member of Kansas Genealogical Society and also was instrumental in establishing Kansas Council of Genealogical Societies.

50 Years of Kansas Genealogical Society of Dodge City

Programs for 2008 50th Anniversary of KGS

Sunday, 13 Jan, 2:00 - 4:00 P.M.: Village Square Mall, No charge.

Frederico 'Fred' Rodriguez, Dodge City; Topic: DODGE CITY'S MEXICAN VILLAGE

Saturday, 12 April, 2:00-4:00 P.M.: Village Square Mall, Dodge City, No charge.

Rick Mandigo, Garden City; Topic: UNBLOCKING THE SEASONED GENEALOGIST

Sunday, 13 July, 2:00-4:00 P.M.: Village Square Mall, Dodge City, No charge.

Topic: REMINISCINSE OF EARLY MEMBERS

Saturday, 11 Oct, 9:00 A.M.-2:45 P.M., USD 443 Learning Center, 308 Frontview, Dodge City,

Speaker: Arlene H. Eakle, Tremonton, UT; Topics: To be announced