Invoicing Telephone Plant Expert Visits Topeka
H. B. Couch, a Topeka based telephone and electrical engineer, is in town this week compiling an inventory of local telephone plant for a rate increase application before the Public Service Commission. A Nebraska State University Lincoln graduate, he advises independent and cooperative companies and maintains an Topeka office.
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H. B Couch
Topeka
Public Service Commission
Couch
Nebraska State University of Lincoln
Local Residents Visit Belleville on Various Business
Carl Gile from Norway township transacted business in Belleville last Thursday. Lemuel E. Cooper trustee of Scandia township was a business visitor in Belleville Friday. John Hays of Rydal and William Hay of Belleville called at McGowan's Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Labon Marshall of near Scandia were here Saturday on business and visiting with friends. James A Mosher of Rydal has re-
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Carl Gile
Norway Township
Belleville
Lemuel E. Cooper
Scandia
Beleville
John Hays
Rydal
Wm. Hay
McGowan
Labon Marshall
James A. Mosher
Pauline Nylund
Alex Scotts
Norway
Thos. Hay
Walter Berry
J. Hay
Jas McGlashans
Local notes from Scandia and nearby towns
The week brought visits by Herbert Milner and family to Abernathy, Texas, while his mother Mrs. Alice Milner recovers from an accident. Families from Scandia, Clifton, and Rydal attended funerals and school programs. Several closing-day events included dinners and programs at Superior No 2, Superior No 1, and district 88 with local teachers and patrons in attendance.
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Herbert Milner
Abernathy
Texas
Alice Milner
Frank McHenry
Cecile McHenry
Scandia
Clifton
Valentine McHenry
Clarence Leggitt
Superior
Rydal
Merle Barrett
Superior School
No. 1
O Rydal
Scan dia Schools Open House Preserves Community Spirit
The Scan dia Schools hold their annual open house on May 7 from 7 to 10 PM. Exhibits will be displayed across departments and a program followed by refreshments. Patrons are urged to attend and come early to view the displays before the program.
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Scandia
Burr Commencement Speaker at Scan dia High
The Scan dia High School commencement is set for May 20. Prof Walter Burr of Kansas State Agricultural College will deliver the address. The community recalls Mrs Burr’s visit with pleasure and notes Burr's wide speaking experience and a long Country Gentleman article.
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Burr
Scandia High School
Walter Burr
Kansas State Agricultural College of
Manhattan
Ashworth Arrested in New Mexico on Theft Charge
Oscar Ashworth, wanted in Jewell County for allegedly attacking a school teacher, was captured in New Mexico on a charge of transporting a stolen car to another state. He faces federal prison time at Leavenworth, then possible return for trial on the local charge.
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Oscar Ashworth
Jewell County
New Mexico
Leavenworth
Jewell Co. Moniter
Scandia Defeats Courtland 11 to 2 in Wide Opening Win
Scandia opens the season with an 11 to 2 victory over Courtland on home grounds. Harvey of Republic starred from the mound with strong control and solid work as Scandia’s lineup included Larson, Harvey, Stonebraker, Aller, Rasmussen, Currie, Moore, and The Wayne. Wayne hosts Wayne next Sunday for another game.
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Scandia
Courtland
Harvey
Republic
Mutt
Larson
Stonebraker
Aller Gunter
Rasmussen
Currie
Moore
Wayne
Kansas
Bolton man killed in Tex. wagon accident
Word reached here from Abernathy Texas that Mr. C. M. Bolton was killed when his team ran away on a Saturday trip to town. He was thrown from his vehicle and broke his neck. The Boltons moved from near Republic about twenty years ago and visited here last summer.
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Abernathy
Tex
C. M. Bolton
School Board renews Miss Thorn Yeager contract
Miss Thorn Yeager has been employed again for another year by the school board of Dist. 47 south of Kackley. She received a substantial salary increase, indicating satisfactory results in managing the school.
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Thorn ‘Yeager
School Board of Dist. 47
Kackley
City hall program features three short plays
A Wednesday evening grammar room entertainment at city hall drew a good crowd. Miss Poage directed a three play program with casts from the department. The first piece How Many Marys Have We Here listed Naomi Rickle and others, The Posey Pots Mission included seventh and eighth graders, and Bettys Paris Bonnet starred Elda Isaacson and others. The report also notes a family obituary and funeral details for H. S. Walter.
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City Hall
Lucille English
Elda Isaacson
Jay Cooper
Elaine Anderson
Lester Burns
Phil Hageman
Florence Lervold
Dorothy Bettis
Marcile Isaacson
Opal Currier
Erma Goodman
Scandia High School Beats Rackley In Season Opener
Scandia defeated Rackley 16 to 8 last Tuesday marking their first strong performance of the season after earlier losses to Rackley Courtland and Belleville. Scandia lineup includes Elmer Rasmussen Dallas Nylund Joyce Johnson Melvin Villery Paul Wells Glen Currier Lewis Stofer Arthur Jackson and John Nystrom.
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Scandia
Rackley High School
Courtland
Belleville
Elmer Rasmussen
Dallas Nylund
Joyce Johnson
Melvin Villery
Paul Wells
Glen Currier
Death notice for Thomas Spencer Walter in Indiana
Thomas Spencer Walter born July 16 1849 in Jay county Indiana died April 21 1926 at his daughter's home Mrs P Te Gile aged 76 years 9 months 6 days. He married Sadie Sherman in September 1870.
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Thomas Spencer
Walter
Jay County
Indiana
P. Te Gile
Sadie Sherman
Clean Up Week Observed in Kansas Statewide Effort
May 3 to 8 is designated Clean Up Week by Clyde W. Coffman state fire marshal urging daily observance with community programs. The goal is greater fire safety and a cleaner environment though local official adoption is pending. George Mikesell of Belleville visited Sunday with Harry Moller.
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Clyde W. Coffman
George Mikesell
Belleville
Harry Moller
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the Farmers Union
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County Seat News
Home ‘Oil & Supply Company
Home Oil & Supply Company
Gateway
Wisconsin
LLC Can
F.& Ds. Stores Company
Effie L. West Walford
H. S. Walter
Effie L. Walter
Wesleyan Methodist Church
T. C. Hull
Miltonvale
Thora Yeager
Thelma Kallman
Thomas Spencer Walter
W. Hahn
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