University Daily Kansan, July 3. 1985
Lawrence
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Steve Jansen, director of the Elizabeth M. Watkins Community Museum, 1047 Massachusetts St., and member of the Independent Days historical committee, said the community of Lawrence had its own struggle for independence. He said that between 1854 and 1856, there was
celebrate both the independence of the United States and the heritage of the country and of Lawrence, she said.
a struggle between ant-slavey and pro-slavery factions
dependence Days is wonderful because it gives the community a chance to celebrate its heritage."
he said that although this happen, ed before the time period that in dependence Days represented, it was still important to the turn of the century when immunity was just beginning to realize the importance of its independence.
Weight said the events at the festival had to be studied and approved by committees that made sure they were correct and were done at the end of the period.
"Independence Days is not an artificial, contrived thing. It's very much rooted in the actual heritage of the area," he said. "I feel that In-
Fred Leimkuhler, a dulcimer maker, and his wife, Martha, like the historical nature of Independence Days
"I like the authenticity of the whole
His wife said she enjoyed the festival because it gave citizens a chance to
"I think we need to realize where we been before we find out where
Food is also an attraction at the festival. Wright said that buffalo burgers, lemonade and licorice whips were a few foods that were most popular
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Fireworks
that are popular today are nothing like the torpedoes Metzger remembers from the 1930s.
"Torpedoes were like hand grenades," he said. "You'd throw them behind someone and they'd run for loud noise. They were dangerous."
Pine said firecrackers today didn't compare with the ones he sold years ago.
"They were great big things that would just about blow your arms off," he said.
Until they were banned in Kansas in 1981, bottle rockets were one of the biggest sellers, the two fireworks salesmen said.
Pine said missiles that shoot out rockets one at a time and whistle as they explode were becoming increasingly popular.
Pine said more Chinese fireworks were available today and that those fireworks "shool up and bust up" better than American-made ones.
He also said fireworks were becoming more colorful.
Join us on the shore of the Kansas River for two full days of fun and entertainment for the whole family. Take a step back in time to the turn of the century, and enjoy the crafts, food, games, music, melodrama and surprises of a bygone era
BURCHAM PARK
2nd & Indiana Streets
TICKETS
The University of Kansas Theatre Presents Kansas Summer Theatre '85 and the KU/Community Production of ANNIE
Book by Thomas Meehan/Music by Charles Strouse/Lyrics by Martin Charnin
Based on the comic strip "Little Orphan Annie"
Chicago Tribute New York News Syndicate
July 12, 13, 19 & 20, 1985 8:00 p.m.
July 14, 1985 2:30 p.m.
Crafton-Preyer Theatre/Murphy Hall
Tickets go on sale June 10 in the Murphy Hall Box Office. All seats reserved Public: $8, $6, $4; special discounts for KU students and senior citizens For reservations, call 913/864-3982.
For reservations, call 913/864-3982
The Murphy Hall Office Box is open from Noon to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday; from Noon to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday's of performance, and one hour before curtain for matinee performances
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