15 Mar 1918
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Newspaper
Narka News
Location
Narka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1918
Page
1
Local items list numerous visits and illnesses among Narka residents. Names include Clement Kenney W L Thomas Phil Feil Grace Durkee Edythe Lowel and many others with activities in Fairbury Belleville Hebron Haddam Mahaska and Lincoln. Social calls, business trips, school updates, and family news fill the week along with a Red Cross box supper planned for March 15.
The Narka branch of the Bohemian National Alliance announces a program March 24 at 1 00 pm featuring speaker Emil Tuma of Omaha and music by Miss A Kno flichek and Miss B Kno flichek from Plattsmouth. Admission 25 cents for 12 to 16 and 85 cents for 16 and up. A patriotic community event inviting Americans and Bohemians alike with a Prague Conservatory trained performer among the artists. Rev Jos Teply secretary.
Mr Murray of Agenda was found lifeless in his bed on Sunday afternoon. He is the father of Roy Murray, a well known local figure. Death is believed due to heart trouble after the prior day in good health at a store in Agenda. Cuba Daylight.
Red Cross announces a box supper at Hollececk hall on Friday evening March 15 with a short program. Thanks are given to the M Y O B Club for 14 dollars for supplies and Mrs Jos Tep ley for use of her sewing machine. A list of articles sent to Belleville on March 11 includes 6 suits of pajamas 10 pillow cases 20 wash cloths 6 pair socks 1 muffler 1 operating gown 1 hot water bottle cover 7 bed socks 5 pair wristlets 1 sweater.
Miss Mary Kerr spent Friday at the Robt Kerr home. Mr and Mrs Wm Brown and sons Ray and Ralph spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs C G Brown. Edna Elliott and Leroy of Haworth visited A N Kennedy home. Barton Wells with Joe Kennedy over weekend. Chas Kerr spent Sunday with Mrs C G Brown. Ora Fisher and Faye moved to a nearby farm. Esther and Maude Hamilton visited Mrs Harry Lindley in Mahaska. Mrs R H Kerr visited Belleville relatives. Mary Roberts of Fairbury stayed with her mother Mrs C G Brown. Kerr boys shelled corn Monday with R Bazant. Frederick and Vera Brown visited grandparents J J Hamilton family.
Local residents share visits and gatherings through the week. Henry Hurstfield sawed wood for neighbors L. W. Metzger George Razor and Harry Rose. Paul Leonard returned home for a visit with the Leonard family and friends.
Sabbath school at 10:00 a.m. Preaching at 11:00 a.m. Epworth league at 7:00 p.m. Preaching at 8:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend each service. C. E. Tinker, pastor.
Notice explains subscription expiration date and renewal options. It states price at 1.00 per year if paid in advance or 1.50 otherwise. Instructions list local representative or bank as payment points and mention money orders.
A large gathering of friends and neighbors celebrated Mrs Robt Wills birthday Friday evening March 8 with games music and oysters and refreshments. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Hudson Glenn Roy Baker Lucille Keith Mr and Mrs Albert Blecha Clarence Mr and Mrs Frank Holan family Mr and Mrs Fred Dettman family Mr and Mrs Frank Sorick family Mr and Mrs Lester Koontz Mr and Mrs Gee Anderson Misses Clara Kramer and Gerrge Kobes Robi Beever. The group wished her many more happy birthdays.
Mrs E L Thomas entertained the M. Y. O. B. club at her home on March 8 with 2 ladies doing fancy work and others knitting Red Cross tasks. Mrs Yoder sang patriotic songs and light refreshments were served before the group planned to meet with Mrs L H Koontz in April.
Notice to Bohemian Citizens announces the regular monthly meeting of the National Alliance at Holechek's Hall on Saturday March 16 at 2 o clock. Secy Rev Jos Tepley. Family relations include Cerney Brabee Claloupka Fisher and Brabee families hosting Joe Brabee home from Fort Sill.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Jenson marked their Golden wedding anniversary on March 10 1918 at their home southeast of Belleville Kansas. They emigrated in 1869 and were married in Denmark. The event drew many relatives including the Lash and Lund families with a large dinner hosted by their daughter and granddaughter.
Mr and Mrs L W Bixler of Munden celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary on March 6 1918 at the Ramsbottom home. Mr Bixler born 183? in Ohio and Mrs Louisa Warnick born in Indiana. They lived pioneer life in Kansas and Michigan before settling near Munden. Sixty guests attended with music readings flowers and speeches. They have one living child Mrs Jas Ramsbottom and one deceased, six grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Miss Helen Davis spent Saturday in Belleville. Miss Mable Thomas visited with Miss Hattie Allsman Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Sammy Murray visited J. H. Saip and children Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Will Carpenter visited the Sam Masten home Sunday. Edith Malstead and Helen Davis visited Zella Ferris Sunday afternoon. Freda McQuiestin spent Thursday with Mary Saip. Ed Thomas called on J. H. Saip Sunday evening. Helen and Jim Wiruth spent Sunday at J. J. Moravek home. Helen Allshin stayed with Hattie Allsman Friday night and Saturday.
Regular services at Narka Presbyterian church on Sunday March 17 include Sunday school at 10, preaching at 11, Young Peoples Meeting at 6, evening service at 7 30, choir practice Thursday 8 at the church. All invited to worship. Rev. Joseph Tepley pastor.
To the public announced by Dr C T Hatfield that a new dental office is open in Fairbury Nebraska located in the First National Bank Building. He invites patrons to visit for dental services and treatment.
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