Shown in this file photo, Old Santa Fe Days queen contestants fill an early '60s model Lincoln auto before leaving for lunch. From left are Opal Neal; Myrtle Bunch; Nellie Stems; Clara Rosier; Fleeta Greenwood; Ruth Wisdom; Carrie James; Leona Carrington; Mary Hixson; Elizabeth Ruth (driver); Cora Lee Hamon; Zell Brewer; and Edna Duncan. The photo was taken opposite First State Bank, on West Independence. The car was provided by Bob Townsend. The photo was taken by Shawnee News-Star Photographer Ed Blochowiak and published July 10, 1980. Photo Credit: SNS
Vicky O. Misa The Shawnee News-Star vicky.misa@news-star.com It’s Throwback Thursday. This week’s photos share some of Shawnee’s history that residents may remember. Got a story…
