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Sheriff Fay Brown

Sheriffs of Reno County: Mr. and Mrs. Sheriff

October 13, 2021 by Jim Potter 6 Comments

Mr. and Mrs. Sheriff * One day a newly elected sheriff, a bachelor, asked the retiring sheriff if he could give him any advice on running the jail. The veteran sheriff replied, "Yes, get married as soon as possible." * In its first 150 years, Reno County has elected thirty-two of its thirty-three different sheriffs. This book will introduce each one of the lawmen chronologically, in separate chapters, beginning with Charles C. Collins. Running the sheriff’s office has always required … [Read more...] about Sheriffs of Reno County: Mr. and Mrs. Sheriff

Filed Under: Blog posts Tagged With: B. J. Alderman, C.J. McClaine, Calvin Sheppard, Carol Weber Sheppard, Charles C. Collins, Cora Phares Brown, Delia Bach Miller, Deputy George Duckworth, Deputy sheriff Ed Miller, Fay Forrest Brown, Florence Evaline Jordan, Grace Margaret Wells Severson Wendler, Hutchinson Kansas, Hutchinson News, Jim Potter, Juanita Mae Chambers Ankerholz, Kansas Authors Club, Loretta McMillan Collins, Odelia Bach Miller, Reno County courthouse, Reno County Jail, Reno County Sheriff, Reno County Sheriff's Office, Robert McClaine, Sheriff Al Severson, Sheriff Allen Jordan, Sheriff Dan Miller, Sheriff Edward Cunningham, Sheriff Fay Brown, Sheriff Guy Ankerholz, Sheriffs of Reno County 1872-2022, The Secret Life of the Lawman's Wife, W. B. Glines

My Dad, the Sheriff

September 8, 2021 by Jim Potter 6 Comments

· My Dad, the Sheriff It’s Sunday afternoon, January 10, 1943, at the home of Juanita Mae Chambers Ankerholz and Guy Leo Ankerholz, 829 East 6th Avenue, Hutchinson, Kansas. Their daughter, Dona “DeNean,” 10, is writing a school report that’s due the next day. * “Mom,” said DeNean, “my teacher said we should write on something, but not everything.” “She’s correct, you want people to learn about a topic. You’re writing about your father being Reno County sheriff for the last four years. … [Read more...] about My Dad, the Sheriff

Filed Under: Blog posts Tagged With: Dona DeNean Ankerholz, Donald Ankerholz, Guy Ankerholz, Hutchinson Kansas, Hutchinson News, Jim Potter, Juanita Ankerholz, Juanita Mae Chambers Ankerholz, Kansas Authors Club, Reno County Jail, Reno County Sheriff, Sheriff Fay Brown, Sheriff Guy Ankerholz

Hello Girls

August 18, 2021 by Jim Potter 5 Comments

· Hello Girls It’s Wednesday, March 16, 1927. Cora Brown’s thirty-third birthday isn’t until Thursday, but she’s expecting her sister, Occie, and brother-in-law, to arrive any minute to help her celebrate. Occie’s promised to bring a freshly baked cake; Cora and Fay, her husband, will provide tea. * “It’s Occie and Sidney,” said Fay. “I’ll get the door.” “Hello, Fay,” said Occie, handing him a picnic basket and receiving a kiss. “Where is she? Does she suspect anything?” “She’s got … [Read more...] about Hello Girls

Filed Under: Blog posts Tagged With: Bell Telephone, Bob Collins, Cora Brown, Eddie Jenkins, Emma Nutt, Fay Brown, Flossie Pate, Hello Girls, Jim Potter, Joan Crawford, Kansas Authors Club, Midland Theater, Missouri & Kansas Telephone, Occie Hamilton, Owen Moore, Pittsburgh Coal Company, Reno County Jail, Reno County Sheriff, Sheriff Fay Brown, Sheriff Fay Brown's Badge, Sidney Hamilton, The Taxi Dancer, Vigilantes

Sheriffs of Reno County: Guy Ankerholz

January 27, 2021 by Jim Potter 4 Comments

· Guy Ankerholz (1904-1991) Sheriff 1939-1943 · It’s Monday, January 11, 1943, in Hutchinson, Kansas. Juanita, 32, and Guy Ankerholz, 38, are preparing to go to the Reno County Courthouse for the swearing in ceremony of the new sheriff, Steve Stapleton. Guy will be hanging up his star after having served nearly sixteen years: two terms as sheriff, after working for three sheriffs, Fay Brown, Ed Cunningham, and George Allison.  * “Remember when we first met?” asked Juanita to Guy. … [Read more...] about Sheriffs of Reno County: Guy Ankerholz

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Sheriffs of Reno County: George Allison

January 20, 2021 by Jim Potter 13 Comments

· George T. Allison (1883-1951) Sheriff 1935-1939 · It’s 1:30 Sunday afternoon, April 11, 1943, in Eureka, California, in St. Bernard’s Cathedral rectory. Georgiann Allison, 19, daughter of George and Charline Allison, Hutchinson, Kansas, is marrying Richard Harmon, 21, son of J. Clair and Florence Harmon, also from Hutchinson. * It’s Sunday afternoon, April 11, 1943, near Langdon, Kansas. Daisy May Sherow Jones folds and unfolds a newspaper clipping from the society page, then … [Read more...] about Sheriffs of Reno County: George Allison

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Sheriffs of Reno County: Ed Cunningham

January 13, 2021 by Jim Potter 6 Comments

· Ed Cunningham (1896-1971) Sheriff 1931-1935 · It’s Wednesday, July 1, 1936, in Hutchinson, Kansas. “Well, look what the cat drug in,” said Fay Brown, owner-operator of the Brown Wheel night club, as plain clothes city detective Ed Cunningham walked in the door. Fay Brown and Ed Cunningham were old chums, lawmen, who had worked on the Hutchinson police force in the early 1920s and had teamed up as sheriff and under sheriff of the Reno County Sheriff’s office from 1927 to 1931. … [Read more...] about Sheriffs of Reno County: Ed Cunningham

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Sheriffs of Reno County: Fay Brown

January 6, 2021 by Jim Potter 5 Comments

· Fay Brown (1891-1968) Sheriff 1927-1931 · It’s Monday, August 3, 1931, in Hutchinson, Kansas. “Buenos días mi amigo,” said Fay Brown, 40, causing Houston Latimer Whiteside, 41, to smile. It was Fay’s common greeting to those men who had served on the Mexican border in 1916 during the international trouble. “We’re sorry for your deep personal loss,” continued Fay. “Julia was a gift to Hutchinson.” “Thanks, Fay,” responded Houston, Jr. “If she hadn’t been visiting her sister … [Read more...] about Sheriffs of Reno County: Fay Brown

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Sheriffs of Reno County: Charles Collins

September 9, 2020 by Jim Potter 8 Comments

· Charles Collins (1845-1906) Sheriff 1872-1874 ·   It’s Friday, October 7, 1927. Houston Whiteside, retired attorney-at-law, resident of Hutchinson, Kansas, since May 1872, is celebrating his 81st birthday at the Masonic Hall. Judge Whiteside has been encouraged to recall the good ‘ole days. * Reno County Sheriff Fay Brown, 36, the newest member of the Masons, has known Houston Whiteside for over a decade, mostly through fellowship in the Knights of Pythias. Since Whiteside … [Read more...] about Sheriffs of Reno County: Charles Collins

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Sheriff Fay F. Brown’s Badge: The Yankees and The Long Count

September 2, 2020 by Jim Potter 2 Comments

· Sheriff Fay F. Brown's Badge: The Yankees and The Long Count· It’s Saturday, October 1, 1927, in the Stamey Hotel’s coffee shop at 5th and Main, Hutchinson, Kansas, just a half-block east of the temporary courthouse. When you walk in the door, you can smell the aroma of fresh coffee. * “Would any of you gentlemen like more coffee?” asked Peggy, the waitress. “You can top mine off, thanks,” said Fay Brown, 30, Reno County sheriff. “Babe Ruth has done it again,” said Fay, “another record … [Read more...] about Sheriff Fay F. Brown’s Badge: The Yankees and The Long Count

Filed Under: Blog posts Tagged With: Charles Everton, Ewing King, Fay Brown, Gene Tunney, George Gano, Hollis, Hutchinson Kansas, Jack Dempsey, Jim Potter, Jimmy Bronson, Kansas Authors Club, New York Yankees, Oklahoma, Okmulgee, Reno County, Reno County Sheriff, Sheriff Fay Brown, Sheriff Fay Brown's Badge, Soldier Field, Stamey Hotel, Wilcy Moore

Sheriff Fay F. Brown’s Badge: Bury Me in My Black Clothes

August 26, 2020 by Jim Potter 8 Comments

· Sheriff Fay F. Brown's Badge: Bury Me in My Black Clothes· Final Episode It’s Friday, September 23, 1927, in Hutchinson, Kansas, at the Johnson & Sons Funeral Home, 134 Sherman Avenue, east. The funeral service of Harvey E. Albrecht is starting. * As the organ music began, in a subdued voice, Funeral Director William H. Johnson, announced: “Ladies and gentlemen, we’ll be starting the service shortly; please take your seats in the chapel." W. T. Luckett, also known as Reverend … [Read more...] about Sheriff Fay F. Brown’s Badge: Bury Me in My Black Clothes

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