Long ago on independence square (Kansas City, Columbia: insurance, middle school, college)

[Mad Anthonie]

Originally Posted by WCHS'59

You might have read the same article I did, chuckle. From the swirls on the window, it looked like the stuff was applied in a circular motion using a sponge, probably an ocean sponge, or a rag. We called it "window soaping" and I don't know where I got that term from. There were some very small places that were not evenly covered and one could see in just a bit. I need to hear from someone who has actually done this sort of thing.

That jogged my memory! I do recall hearing it called soaping, but could never figure out which type of soap they would use.

[Mad Anthonie]

What did Joe O'Brien, Jack Byrd, John Price, Elizabeth Hill, John Hayner, and Mary Dowell all have in common back in 1974?

[WCHS'59]

From the Examiner of 100 years ago:

"The proposition of the Kansas City Portland Cemetery Company to build a tunnel from Cement City to Independence, provided the city would furnish the right of way, was reported to the council. It was the unanimous opinion of the councilmen that it would be a great thing for this city, and that it is an opportunity that ought not to be lost, inasmuch as it would cost the city many hundreds of thousands of dollars to construct the tunnel or sewer subway, itself. It was estimated that it would require at least two years for the company to do its part in the construction of the tunnel."

[WCHS'59]

Originally Posted by Mad Anthonie

What did Joe O'Brien, Jack Byrd, John Price, Elizabeth Hill, John Hayner, and Mary Dowell all have in common back in 1974?

I recall Mary Dowell but not the others. She was a business owner.

[Mad Anthonie]

Originally Posted by Mad Anthonie

What did Joe O'Brien, Jack Byrd, John Price, Elizabeth Hill, John Hayner, and Mary Dowell all have in common back in 1974?

Originally Posted by WCHS'59

I recall Mary Dowell but not the others. She was a business owner.

This group was the 1974 Santa-Cali-Gon Fair Board.

[WCHS'59]

Originally Posted by Mad Anthonie

That jogged my memory! I do recall hearing it called soaping, but could never figure out which type of soap they would use.

From old timer source, I received word that Bon Ami Window Cleaner (not the cleanser) was mixed with water to form a paste. It was then applied to windows and one could not see out of it.

But as of yet, I have not received a confirmation that one could let that sit on a window for three months and then it would easily come off. Whatever, it was paper is apparently easier and cheaper.

[Mad Anthonie]

What do "Julie", "Poor Poor Johnny", and "Michel Angelo" have to do with Independence?

[CatHerder]

These were songs by The Classmen, who were popular in the 1960s-70s. Members Drew and Doug Dimmel were from Independence and graduated from Van Horn. Dennis Garner (perhaps also from Independence?) wrote "Julie" and "Michel Angelo" [sic], among other songs.

My quick and probably incomplete answer since I'm on my lunch break at work.

[smh69]

By the way, Drew just passed away a month or so ago. He had suffered from Parkinson's for many years. He was also an announcer on Channel 9 TV. He had a great voice. "Graduation Goodbye" was another of their hits. It came out in 1969 as I recall. I know Drew and Doug were both Van Horn graduates, 1966 and 68 respectively.

[Mad Anthonie]

Originally Posted by CatHerder

These were songs by The Classmen, who were popular in the 1960s-70s. Members Drew and Doug Dimmel were from Independence and graduated from Van Horn. Dennis Garner (perhaps also from Independence?) wrote "Julie" and "Michel Angelo" [sic], among other songs.

My quick and probably incomplete answer since I'm on my lunch break at work.

Originally Posted by smh69

By the way, Drew just passed away a month or so ago. He had suffered from Parkinson's for many years. He was also an announcer on Channel 9 TV. He had a great voice. "Graduation Goodbye" was another of their hits. It came out in 1969 as I recall. I know Drew and Doug were both Van Horn graduates, 1966 and 68 respectively.

Y'all are pretty quick, and accurate also!