Long ago on independence square (Jackson, Sibley: baptists, county, courthouse)

[WCHS'59]

Originally Posted by Mad Anthonie

I thought it was connect the dot, not connect the spot!



Yes, Spot and Baby Sally are also connected.

Okay that makes it easier.


Elizabeth Rider grew up in Independence.


She created the Dick and Jane primary education books.


Julesberg was a later married name.

Her connection to Independence is longer than Ginger Rogers’ connection, but not by much.

[MRG Dallas]

Originally Posted by WCHS'59

Okay that makes it easier.


Elizabeth Rider grew up in Independence.


She created the Dick and Jane primary education books.


Julesberg was a later married name.

Her connection to Independence is longer than Ginger Rogers’ connection, but not by much.

A teacher and prolific writer specializing in works for children and young adults, Elizabeth Rider was born to Charles Quantrell and Lula (Tralle) Rider on July 12, 1902, in Huaras, Peru, where her father was serving as a missionary and teacher. The family returned to the United States when Elizabeth was 18 months old and she spent her childhood in Independence, Missouri, and Seattle, Washington.

Parts of her papers:


Inventory
Series I. Biographical Material, circa 1920-1985

Box 1
1/1 Personal memorabilia, story notes, journal, theater and musical event programs, Los Angeles School District notice of written examination of applicants for positions as teachers, etc., Elementary salary schedule, Instructions to Prospective Teachers, circa 1920s
1/2 School reports, certificates, diplomas: Teacher's Certificate, Public Elementary Schools of Missouri, Teacher's Certificate, Public Schools of Missouri, First Grade Teacher-Training, Student Card, Central Missouri State Teachers College, Second Grade Elementary Certificate, Common Schools of Washington, Grade report, Washington State Normal School, Ellensburg, Grade report, State Normal School, Bellingham, Grade report, State Normal School, Bellingham, Normal School Life Diploma, Washington State Normal School, Bellingham, Student's Duplicate Study List, University of California at Los Angeles, 1920-1927
1/3 The Gleam – yearbook of William Chrisman High School, Independence, Missouri, 1920

[Mad Anthonie]

Y'all are too smart for me. I'll try again tomorrow.

[Mad Anthonie]

What was the denomination of the first church in Independence?

[WCHS'59]

Originally Posted by Mad Anthonie

What was the denomination of the first church in Independence?

Presbyterian?

[MRG Dallas]

Originally Posted by Mad Anthonie

What was the denomination of the first church in Independence?

Methodist

[Mad Anthonie]

Originally Posted by WCHS'59

Presbyterian?

Originally Posted by MRG Dallas

Methodist

Sorry, you are both sitting in the wrong pew!

[WCHS'59]

Let's try LDS. Although, they were one of the first I did not think they were first.

[Major Tom 58]

Originally Posted by Mad Anthonie

What was the denomination of the first church in Independence?

Church of Christ in 1830 according to my book on Independence.

[Mad Anthonie]

Originally Posted by WCHS'59

Let's try LDS. Although, they were one of the first I did not think they were first.

Originally Posted by Major Tom 58

Church of Christ in 1830 according to my book on Independence.

My source disagrees with both of you.