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Mabel Chase
(1876-1962)
Born in Indiana
Served as Kiowa County undersheriff
When her husband Frank retired as sheriff, she ran for office
Was the first woman to be elected sheriff in U.S.; served one term,
1926-1928
Drove an armor-plated car with bullet-proof windows
Carried a submachine gun to stop bootleggers and bank robbers
More on Mabel Chase
In Kansas
Kaleidoscope, our children's magazine
In Kansas Heritage, back issues available for sale
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