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A Little  Daily Union History

A Little Daily Union History :

 

The first issue of weekly The Smokey Hill and Republican Union, the forerunner of the present Daily Union, was published on Sept 19, 1861.

 

The Daily Union is the third oldest newspaper in Kansas, after the Troy Chief in Doniphan County and the Leavenworth Times.

 

The Montgomery family ownership of The Daily Union began on July 28, 1888, when the late John Montgomery and a partner, E.M. Gilbert, purchased the newspaper from George Martin. Another partner, W.C. Moore, entered the firm as a part owner in 1889, after previously serving as editor.

 

That firm founded a daily newspaper, the present Daily Union, on June 24, 1896.

 

Montgomery later purchased Gilbert’s interest and the second generation of Montgomerys, the late Harry E. Montgomery, purchased Moore’s interest in 1901, and it became a father-son partnership, John Montgomery and Son, continuing until the elder Montgomery’s death in 1936.

 

In 1952, a third-generation Montgomery, the late John D. Montgomery, joined his father in the firm as co-publisher. Harry E. Montgomery died in 1959 and his son continued as publisher until 1973 when his son, John G. Montgomery, became the fourth generation of the Montgomery family to serve as publisher of The Daily Union. John D. Montgomery died in 1985.

 

Currently The Daily Union is published Tuesday to Saturday except holidays by Montgomery Communications, Inc.,
222 W. 6th St., Junction City, Ks. 66441
(785) 762-5000
 


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NEWS BLOG:
USO Fort Riley seeks center volunteers

USO Fort Riley is seeking daytime volunteers to help run the center. The center, which opened May 2012, is open year-round.

“The USO is a positive environment that depends on the support of dedicated volunteers,” said center director April...


SPORTS BLOG:
Denton, Schellhase named Athletes of the Week

James Denton

Junction City

For the first time this spring, The Daily Union has selected co-Athletes of the week.

Junction City catcher James Denton was named the first Athlete of the Week this spring from the Blue Jay baseball...


LOCAL OPINION:
Letter: Romney not my candidate
Our view: A call for stricter bank regulations
Wood: Documentary tackles nation's weight
Central National Bank
POLLS:


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COMMUNITY CALENDAR:

May Community Calendar

Wednesday, May 16

6:30 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

6:45 a.m. Breakfast Optimist Club, Stacy’s Restaurant, Grandview Plaza

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Exercise at Senior Citizens Center

Noon Noon Kiwanis meets at Kite’s, Sixth and Washington streets

Noon Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

Noon Junction City Arts Council, Brown Bag Concert, Heritage Park

12:15 p.m. Weight Watchers, Presbyterian Church 113 W. Fifth St.

1 to 4 p.m. Cards at Senior Citizens Center

5:30 p.m. Weight Watchers, Presbyterian Church, 113 W. Fifth St.

6 to 7:30 p.m. Abstract Painting, Junction City Arts Council, 107 W. Seventh St.

6 to 7:45 p.m. AWANA Club, First Southern Baptist Church

7 p.m. Woodcarvers meet at JCAC studio, 109 W. Seventh St.

7:30 p.m. Melita Chapter 116, Order of the Eastern Star, 722 1/2 N. Washington St.

7:30 p.m. Chapman Rebekah Lodge #645, Chapman Senior Center

8 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, Presbyterian Church, 113 W. Fifth St.

Senior Citizens Center errands to Fort Riley and Dillons

Thursday, May 17

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Line dancing at Senior Citizens Center

9:30 a.m. MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), First Southern Baptist Church, child care provided

1 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), Episcopal Church of the Covenant, 314 N. Adams St.

2 p.m. Troubadours of JC performance at Alterra Sterling House, 1022 Caroline Drive

4 p.m. Doors open at the Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

5 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie and Auxiliary kitchen is open with full meals

6:30 p.m. Flinthills Depression and Bipolar Alliance Support Group, First Christian Church, Fifth and Humboldt, Manhattan

7 p.m. Amatuer Radio — an Introduction, Library Annex

7:30 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie meeting, 203 E. 10th St.

7:30 p.m. Stated Communications, Union Masonic Lodge No. 7 AF&AM

8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

Senior Citizens Center errands to Walmart

Friday, May 18

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Exercise at Senior Citizens Center

Noon Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

4 p.m. Doors open at the Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

5 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles kitchen is open with short-order meals

6 p.m. Ogden American Legion Bingo, 515 Riley Blvd.

6 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, Women’s meeting, 119 W. 7th St.

6:30 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary Bingo, 203 E. 10th St., open to public

8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

Senior Citizens Center errands to Dillons

Saturday, May 19

Noon Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

1 p.m. American Legion Post 45 Bingo, Fourth and Franklin Streets

1 p.m. Doors open at JC Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

1 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles kitchen is open with full meals, evening special available from 5 to 8 p.m.

6:30 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie Bingo, 203 E. 10th St., open to public

8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

Sunday, May 20

Noon Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

12:15 p.m. Father Kapaun Knights of Columbus, basement of St. Mary’s Chapel, Fort Riley

1:30 p.m. American Legion Post 45 Auxiliary Bingo, Fourth and Franklin Streets

8 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

Registration deadline for LIFE: Computer 101 on May 21

Monday, May 21

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Exercise at Senior Citizens Center

10 a.m. LIFE: Computer 101 — Mouse Basics

Noon Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. 7th St.

1 to 2:30 p.m. Troubadours of JC rehearsal and birthday celebration for May, June, & July at Geary County Senior Center, 1025 S. Spring Valley Road

4 p.m. Doors open at Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

6 p.m. JC South Kiwanis meets at Sirloin Stockade, 426 Golden Belt Blvd.

6:45 p.m. Social Duplicate Bridge, 1022 Caroline Ave.

7 p.m. Hope Al Anon meeting at First United Methodist Church

7 p.m. Hope Al-anon, First United Methodist Church, 804 N. Jefferson.

8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

Afternoon Bingo at Senior Citizens Center

Senior Citizens Center errands to bank, post office and Walmart

Registration begins for Beginning Drawing Workshop on June 20

Tuesday, May 22

10 a.m. LIFE: Computer 101 — Keyboard Basics

10 to 11 a.m. Bible study at Senior Citizens Center

4 p.m. Doors open at the Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

5 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie and Auxiliary kitchen is open with full meals

6 p.m. LIFE: AKC S.T.A.R, 4-H/Senior Citizens Center

6 p.m. LIFE: Basket Making, Hobby Haven

6:30 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie Bingo, 203 E. 10th St., open to public

7 p.m. LIFE: AKC Canine Good Citizen, 4-H/Senior Citizens Center

7 p.m. LIFE: English as a Second Language, Library Annex

7 p.m. Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol, JC airport terminal, 540 Airport Road

8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

Wednesday, May 23

6:30 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

6:45 a.m. Breakfast Optimist Club, Stacy’s Restaurant, Grandview Plaza

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Exercise at Senior Citizens Center

10 a.m. LIFE: Computer 101 — Practice Session

Noon Noon Kiwanis meets at Kite’s, Sixth and Washington streets

Noon Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

12:15 p.m. Weight Watchers, Presbyterian Church 113 W. Fifth St.

1 to 4 p.m. Cards at Senior Citizens Center

5:30 p.m. Weight Watchers, Presbyterian Church, 113 W. Fifth St.

6 to 7:30 p.m. Abstract Painting, Junction City Arts Council, 107 W. Seventh St.

6 to 7:45 p.m. AWANA Club, First Southern Baptist Church

7 p.m. LIFE: Meditation and You, Library Annex

7 p.m. Woodcarvers meet at JCAC studio, 109 W. Seventh St.

8 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, Presbyterian Church, 113 W. Fifth St.

Senior Citizens Center errands to Fort Riley and Dillons

Thursday, May 24

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Line dancing at Senior Citizens Center

9:30 a.m. MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), First Southern Baptist Church, child care provided

Noon Troubadours of JC performance, Chapman Valley Manor, Chapman 1 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), Episcopal Church of the Covenant, 314 N. Adams St.

1 p.m. LIFE: Writing Your Family History, Library Annex

4 p.m. Doors open at the Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

5 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie and Auxiliary kitchen is open with full meals

7:30 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie, 203 E. 10th St.

7 p.m. LIFE: Crochet

8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

Senior Citizens Center errands to Walmart

Friday, May 25

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Exercise at Senior Citizens Center

Noon Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

4 p.m. Doors open at the Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

5 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles kitchen is open with short-order meals

6 p.m. Ogden American Legion Bingo, 515 Riley Blvd.

6 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, Women’s meeting, 119 W. 7th St.

6:30 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary Bingo, 203 E. 10th St., open to public

7 p.m. New Beginnings-New Life Support Group, Martha Hoover Conference Room, Geary County Community Hospital

8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

Senior Citizens Center errands to Dillons

Saturday, May 26

Noon Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

1 p.m. American Legion Post 45 Bingo, Fourth and Franklin Streets

1 p.m. Doors open at JC Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

1 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles kitchen is open with full meals, evening special available from 5 to 8 p.m.

6:30 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie Bingo, 203 E. 10th St., open to public

8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

Sunday, May 27

Noon Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

1:30 p.m. American Legion Post 45 Auxiliary Bingo, Fourth and Franklin Streets

8 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

Monday, May 28

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Exercise at Senior Citizens Center

Noon Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. 7th St.

4 p.m. Doors open at Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

6 p.m. JC South Kiwanis meets at Sirloin Stockade, 426 Golden Belt Blvd.

6:45 p.m. Social Duplicate Bridge, 1022 Caroline Ave.

7 p.m. Hope Al Anon meeting at First United Methodist Church

7 p.m. Hope Al-anon, First United Methodist Church, 804 N. Jefferson.

7 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary meeting, 203 E. 10th St.

7:30 p.m. Acacia Lodge #91, 1024 N. Price St., Junction City

8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

Afternoon Bingo at Senior Citizens Center

Senior Citizens Center errands to bank, post office and Walmart

Library Closed for Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 29

10 to 11 a.m. Bible study at Senior Citizens Center

4 p.m. Doors open at the Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

5 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie and Auxiliary kitchen is open with full meals

6 p.m. LIFE: AKC S.T.A.R Puppy Class, 4-H/Senior Citizens Center

6:30 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie Bingo, 203 E. 10th St., open to public

7 p.m. Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol, JC airport terminal, 540 Airport Road

7 p.m. LIFE: English as a Second Language, Library Annex

7 p.m. LIFE: AKC Canine Good Citizen, 4-H/Senior Citizens Center

8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

Library events: Registration begins for Intergalactic Slime on June 27, Out-of-this-World Drawing Contest Begins, Sumer Reading Program Begins

Wednesday, May 30

6:30 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

6:45 a.m. Breakfast Optimist Club, Stacy’s Restaurant, Grandview Plaza

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Exercise at Senior Citizens Center

Noon Noon Kiwanis meets at Kite’s, Sixth and Washington streets

Noon Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

12:15 p.m. Weight Watchers, Presbyterian Church 113 W. Fifth St.

1 to 4 p.m. Cards at Senior Citizens Center

5:30 p.m. Weight Watchers, Presbyterian Church, 113 W. Fifth St.

6 to 7:30 p.m. Abstract Painting, Junction City Arts Council, 107 W. Seventh St.

6 to 7:45 p.m. AWANA Club, First Southern Baptist Church

7 p.m. Woodcarvers meet at JCAC studio, 109 W. Seventh St.

8 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, Presbyterian Church, 113 W. Fifth St.

Senior Citizens Center errands to Fort Riley and Dillons

Thursday, May 31

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Line dancing at Senior Citizens Center

9:30 a.m. MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), First Southern Baptist Church, child care provided

Noon Troubadours of JC performance, Frontier Estates, Abilene

1 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), Episcopal Church of the Covenant, 314 N. Adams St.

4 p.m. Doors open at the Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

5 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie and Auxiliary kitchen is open with full meals

8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

Senior Citizens Center errands to Walmart

Registration deadline for LIFE: Stamping Happy Hour on June 1 and LIFE: Basket Making on June 14



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