· 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
Sidney Hamilton
Sheriff Fay F. Brown’s Badge: “When I First Met Harvey”
· Sheriff Fay F. Brown's Badge: "When I First Met Harvey"· It’s Tuesday, September 13, 1927 in Hutchinson, Kansas. Cora May Phares Brown, matron and cook at the Reno County Jail, 15 Avenue B, east, and guest, Mary Adella Phillips Albrecht, are in the kitchen, washing and drying family dishes. * “When I first met Harvey, he was so sweet to me,” said Mary, remembering back twenty-five years. “He was a school teacher. We courted in a buggy, not a car, and chaperones were mostly required,” … [Read more...] about Sheriff Fay F. Brown’s Badge: “When I First Met Harvey”
Sheriff Fay F. Brown’s Badge: “Hello Girls”
· Sheriff Fay F. Brown's Badge: "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 … [Read more...] about Sheriff Fay F. Brown’s Badge: “Hello Girls”
Sheriff Fay F. Brown’s Badge: Pedestrians Beware
· Sheriff Fay F. Brown's Badge: Pedestrians Beware It’s Saturday, February 12, 1927, in Hutchinson, Kansas. * Sheriff Fay Brown pulled into the Standard Oil filling station at Sherman and Popular, Hutchinson, in his Dodge sedan. Before the service attendant had time to greet his new customer, another man approached the elected official. “Sheriff,” said William Poling, 62, grain manager, “I’ve got a beef with the city, but you’ll do for now. When you get as old as me, you’ll understand how … [Read more...] about Sheriff Fay F. Brown’s Badge: Pedestrians Beware
