Sheriff Vic Frazey
Sheriffs of Reno County: Al Severson
(To listen to the audio of this blog post, use the purple play button.) · Al Severson (1921-1983) Sheriff 1955-1956 · It’s Tuesday morning, May 15, 1956, in Hutchinson, Kansas. As Reno County Sheriff Al Severson attaches his prosthetic hook to his left elbow and upper arm, he says to Grace Wells Severson, his wife and jail matron, “It’s finally here, Resignation Day.” Grace agrees that the last year and four months serving as Mr. and Mrs. Sheriff have been exciting and rewarding, … [Read more...] about Sheriffs of Reno County: Al Severson
Sheriffs of Reno County: Victor H. Frazey
(To listen to the audio of this blog post, use the purple play button.) · Victor H. Frazey (1900-1971) Sheriff 1951-1955 · It’s Christmas Day, 1951, in Hutchinson, Kansas, at the Reno County court house, in the jail on the fifth floor. A strand of colorful Christmas tree bulbs outline the frame of one window, while the scent of freshly cut pine branches and the aroma of cinnamon cookies, offer a reason to remember . . . or forget. Vera Gambee Frazey, wife of Sheriff Vic … [Read more...] about Sheriffs of Reno County: Victor H. Frazey
