No Cyclone Shall Destroy - The Story of St. John, KS.
by Clelland Cole and Helen Malin Reuber with Verl Manwarren
from back cover
"Where one hundred years ago only a prairie existed, a thriving town and community has evolved. During those hundred years, its inhabitants survived dustbowls, depression, wars, and recession. Many small towns begun on the prairie did not survive. What made St. John different?
Written with affection and admiration, this history gives a thorough account of the development of St. John with special emphasis on the courageous and determined character of the people. Though filled with valuable facts, it also captures the feeling and mood of each decade through vivid description and interesting anecdotes. The proud traditions of the institutions of the town - from churches to newspapers - are well chronicled, and the information is presented in an orderly, very readable format.
To read this book is to discover a uniquely American spirit, for the history of St. John is a capsule history of the past century as its events were felt in the daily lives of all citizens. From the sod houses of the early settlers to the completion of a modern library, this story provides a worthy memorial for the past and a rich heritage for those who will be St. John's future.
illustrated by Brent Ronen
Jacket design by Bernadette G. Littlefield