Observations on Local News and Community Hopes
The piece reflects on rain and spring work as oats wheat and alfalfa hope rises. It notes delays in bridge action until June first and May first promises, admires the cemetery district creation, and recalls a mine rescue in Moose River Nova Scotia before concluding with an invitation for public patience and differing viewpoints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concordia
Topeka
Robertson
Alfred
Moose River
Nova Scotia
Kansas Christian Endeavor Union to Convene in Topeka
The Kansas Christian Endeavor Union will hold its eighth annual convention in Topeka from June 4 to 7 with the theme Jesus Calls Us. Headliners include Dr Daniel A Poling and Homer Rodeheaver among others. many from Republic County are expected to attend. Mrs Lewis Johnson and Gerry Ann have left for Kansas City. Chester Johnson accompanied them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Christian Endeavor Union
Topeka
Jesus
Daniel A. Poling
New York City
World Christian‘ Endeavor
Dad Reiner
Chicago
Moses M
Shaw
Homer Rodehaver
Chas. St. John of
Lewis
Johnson
Gerry Ann
Kansas City
Mr. Johnson
Chester Johnson
Unclear OCR Text Fragment From Local Notice
Fragmentary excerpt mentions Mrs Leonard Sage Joan Lew Soderquist and O F Ver Blakeley with scattered references to Tuesday and Sunday events. No coherent event, date, or location clarified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard
Sage
Joan Id
Lew Soderquist
Will
Hopeful corn hog checks arrive before April end
County agent Nils Adams says final 1935 payments totaling 133000 dollars will come by late April from federal sources to Republic county. Wheat checks last April totaled 32000 dollars with 16440 dollars paid last week.
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Hay
Nils Adams
Republic County
Probate petition seeks sale of Adalbert Hawkins estate real property
In Republic County Kansas the estate of Adalbert Hawkins deceased seeks court authorization to sell real estate to pay debts. The proposed sale covers the northeast quarter of section 32 township 22 range 39 in Hamilton County and lots 10 and 11 in block G of East Scandia Addition Scandia. The hearing is set for May 2 1936 in Belleville at 2 p m. Attorneys Vance and Emery represent the administrator Earl E Hawkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County
Kansas
Adalbert Hawking
Theresa Hawkins
Verle B. Hawkins
Zella M. Sisco
Earl E.hawkins
Adalbert Hawkins
Earl E. Hawkins
Hamilton
Scandia
Republic “County
Belleville
Three Estates Open in Probate Court in April Start
Three estates began in probate court on April 20 including the late Mrs. Margaret Mikesell of Union Township with Ernest Mikesell as administrator and Mrs Maude Shier named executrix. On April 21 Chauncey C Cozine of Rose Creek township probate opened with widow Maggie Cozine as executrix. On April 25 Lois E Tuley estate probate began with Mary Lacy as executrix. No final settlements were made that week. The Stony Point W P A road project along Lincoln and Cuba routes progresses with shale graveling from nearby quarries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Creek Township
Maggie Cozine
Lois E. Tuley
Mary Lacy
Stony Point
W. P
Lincoln Ne
Jim Buck
Cuba
Fred. Brown
Marriage license hoodoo breaks as Republic couples wed elsewhere
In the past week only three Republic County couples obtained licenses and wed away from home. On April 18 Lawrence I Daley and Vera Baker from Belleville married by Warren W Gish, a Dunkard minister. Others licensed April 21 include Frank Novotny and Dorothy L Mitchell. Harold G Richardson and Dorothy S Moxham. ceremonies by Rev Samuelson and James G Roberts. Mr and Mrs Martin Johnson and Elmer Hansen visited the Danielson family Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County
Lawrence
I. Daley
Rydal
Vera Baker
Belleville
Warren W. Gish
Dunkard
Frank Novotny
Narka
Dorothy L. Mitchell
Samuelson
Washington, Kan
Harold G. Richardson
Dorothy S. Moxham
James. G. Roberts
Community Visit Notes From Local Homes
Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson and family were Thursday evening visitors at the Marker Lindecranty home. Mr and Mrs 0 B Bergstrom and Mrs Leonard Le Sage and Joan Astrid spent Wednesday at the C O Johnson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Danielson
Lindecranty
Bergstrom
Leonard
Deaths: Charley Leweke 75 of Scandia and Courtland
Charley Leweke born Lena Illinois October 5 1860 died Belleville Kansas April 26 1936 aged 75 years 5 months 20 days. Survived by sister Mrs A M Bettis of Scandia Kansas and brother Henry Leweke of Courtland Kansas. Funeral at Scandia Methodist Church April 28 1936 with Rev B W Selin officiating. Interment Courtland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Leweke
Lena
Stevenson County
Illinois
Belleville
Kansas
A. M. Bettis
Scandia
Henry Leweke
Courtland
Colorado
Gust Samuelson
Methodist Church
B. W. Selin
Blanch Hageman
Ed Wires
Mary West
Courtland Cemetery
Rally to Aid Poage After Destructive Fire
Norton county neighbors rallied behind farmer Orval Poage seven miles west and a mile south of town after a fire destroyed the barn seven horses stock feed and other property. Donations totaled just under $600 in cash to aid reestablish a new herd with a high quality mare as the foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton County
Orval ‘Poage
Poage
M. Poage
Hi Y boys enjoy fish supper and games
On Friday April 10 about 25 HI Y boys and sponsors Mr. W M Miller and Lynn Hall of Belleville plus Mr O M Hard taker shared a fish supper. After eating they played basketball and held a ping pong tournament with Edward Forsberg winning the finals and Billy Reece the semifinals. Mrs W M Miller and Miss Edna Neher served the supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.M. Miller
Lynn Hall
Belleville
O. M. Hardtaker
Edward Forsberg
Billy Reece
Edna Neher
Mr and Mrs Archie Larson Visit Charles Larson Home
Mr and Mrs Archie Larson were Monday visitors at the Charles Larson home, joining in a local social call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie ‘Larson
Charles Larson
Dinner Guests At George Jeandebeur Home
Ada Jeandebeur and Bill Kuhl of Salina, Norman Currie, and Irvin were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs George Jeandebeur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Jeandebeur
Bill
Kuhl
Salina
Norman Currie
Irvin
Mra
George
Jeandebeur
Laura Rasmussen Visits R AS Rasmussen Home Saturday
Laura Rasmussen was a Saturday visitor at R AS Rasmussen home, spending time with family and sharing news during a casual call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Rasmussen
R AS Rasmussen ‘Home
Sandeel Announces Candidacy for Second District Commissioner
G Sandeel announces bid for Republican nomination to the Second District Commissioner seat in Republic County. He states the race will be decided in the August primary under the will of Republican voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County
G .Sandeel
Successful Homecoming at Poplar Grove School District No 84
The Poplar Grove No 84 school held a very successful homecoming on a Friday evening sixty years after its founding. A large crowd of patrons, former teachers and pupils attended, with notable participants including Bernice Spillman Loofburrow May Cooley Lillian Chapman Wilber Hattie Cowle Walter and Albert P. Peterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior
Poplar’ Grove
Scandia ‘Township
Bernice
Spillman Loofburrow
May Cooley
Lillian Chapman Wilber
Hattie Cowle Walter
Albert P. Peterson
Peterson
St. Edwards
Nebr
Frank Williams
Inga Rydell
Poplar Grove
H. B. Walter
Bendena
Kan
Dave
Logan
Rawlins
Wyo
Della’ Tate Fraser
Concordia
Susie Riddlebarger Williams
Manchester
Ind
Arthur Sjoholm
Jamestown
Loofburrow
Henry I. Johnson
Ernest Burandt
Moore Declares Candidacy for Republic County Sheriff
Curtis S. Moore announces his bid for the Republican nomination for Sheriff of Republic County subject to GOP voters in the August primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County
Goodwin Announces Candidacy for District Clerk
WM R Goodwin declares his run for Clerk of the District Court in the upcoming August Republican primary, stating the election will be decided by GOP voters.
Nordman Seeks Republican Nomination for Republic County Sheriff
Charles P. Nordman announces his candidacy for Sheriff of Republic County subject to Republican voters in the August primary. He emphasizes public safety leadership and adherence to party principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County
Charles P. Nordman
Strnad Announces Candidacy for Republic County Clerk
Charls H. Chuck Strnad announces his bid for a second term as County Clerk of Republic County. He states the race will be decided by Republican voters in the August primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County
Chas. H
Chuck) Strnad
Henry H. Van Natta for Republic County Probate Judge
Political notice for Henry H. Van Natta running on the Republican ticket for Probate Judge of Republic County Kansas subject to the will of the voters at the August Primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County
Kansas
Henry H. van
Natta
G P Plotner declares candidacy for Republic County treasurer
G P Plotner announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for treasurer of Republic County subject to the August primary. The note specifies the campaign entry and its alignment with party voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County
Angle Runs for State Representative in August Primary
J B Angle declares candidacy for the office of State Representative in the district and plans to contest the August primary.
Laura M Hill Seeks Second Term In Republic County
For county superintendent to serve a second term in Republic County the candidate runs in the August primary subject to Republican voters' will. Laura M Hill is the listed candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County
Laura M. Hill
Economical Club Meets with Mrs. Edgar Nelson
The Economical Club held a meeting with Mrs. Edgar Nelson last Friday afternoon to discuss upcoming events and community activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Nelson
Henry Johnson Announces Candidacy for Second District Commissioner
Henry Johnson declares as Republican candidate for Commissioner of the Second District in Republic County subject to voters at the August primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Henry Johnson
Campbell Announces Candidacy for Republic County Sheriff
W G Bill Campbell declares his candidacy for Republic County sheriff subject to the Republican primary in August.
Ward Announces Candidacy for Republic County Attorney
Guy E. Ward declares his bid for Republic County Attorney subject to Republican primary vote in August. He frames his campaign as a drive to enforce law and uphold public safety.
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Republic
Republican Voters of Republic County Select Carmony
Court clerk filing notes indicate J F Jack Carmony chosen by Republican voters in Republic County to serve as district court clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County
Jack) Carmony
Primary election will of Democratic voters governs county
County reflects the will of Democratic voters in the August primary election as noted by Milek and Keprta.
Republican Frank G. Spurney runs for Republic County Attorney
County announces Republican candidate Frank G. Spurney for Republic County Attorney subject to voter will at the coming primary. He seeks the office amid party competition and local political process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County
Frank G. Spurney
Primary election slate for county voters August fourth
County candidates listed under the Republican ticket in the primary election to be held August 4. Chas Peterka is named among the contenders as a party entrant.
Benson Attends American Legion Meeting Near Norton
Benson left Sunday for Norton to attend an American Legion meeting. Mr Cand and Mrs C F Jeandebeur accompanied him as far as Noreatur where they visited relatives of Scandia. Monday Jeandebeur remained for a few days with them.
Day Event Visited OF 8 and Danielson Home
A brief report notes a day event at the residence of OF 8 and the Danielson home, outlining attendance and activities. The fragment provides limited specifics beyond the local visit.
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Visi
Danielson
Community social notes and local visits observed
Mrs W Shotwell entertained the Needle Craft Club with most members present and a luncheon. Mrs A Nunn was a guest, assisted by Mrs Pilcher. Papering for Mrs Brookfast by Mrs E Monte. Mr and Mrs Edric Moate acquired a new Plymouth in Belleville last Saturday. Senior Class Play Shirt Sleeves to be seen Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Several residents traveled to Belleville and Hastings for business and medical needs. The Priscilla Club met with Mrs J H Nunn. 15 members attended with entertainment by Mrs Krohn and Mrs Fred Johnson. Adaline Rosenquist returned from Humbolt where she taught. Chas Leveke died at the poor farm. funeral plans to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Needle
AL Nunn
Shotwell
I ‘Pilcher
Edrie” ‘Monte
Plymouth
Belleville
A. E
Haney
Winston
Betty
Bo -Tilley
Atta Tucker
Carrie Con‘nor
C. Tucker
H. Sanders
Jno. Mc Crossan
Oo. M. Levéke
J. H. Nunn
Priscilla Club
J.H. Nunn
Chas. Barrielow
J W. Shotwell
Vergil Vincent
E. Cc. Krohn
Fred Johnson
Joe Lundblade
Adaline Rosenquist
Humbolt
Worth _Blair
Duke Me Comas
Lawrence
H. C.' Brantley
Hastings
Brantley
Edna
Manhattan
Chas. Leveke
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Scandia, Kansas
Post Office
Congress
Jake Stofer, Jr
Press
Ssoch
Riverview
A Blakeley
Court House
Charles. H. Strand
Lucille Howard
Marvin H. Larson
court _yard
PWA
Legals
Scandia Journal
Vance & Emery, Attorneys
Martin Johnson
Elmer
Hansen
Charley ‘Leweke
All Over County
Poplar
Grove, ‘School
J.B. Angle
W. G
Campbell
Milek
Keprta
Chas. Peterka
Scandia Sanitarium
O. ‘W. Nichols
Chiropractor
G. W. Nichols
Masseur
Shorty Martin
Freeburg Undertaking Service
Freeburg
Mortician
Scandia Lodge NO
Charles Cardwell, N. G
Ss. English
Scandia . Ins
Office
Pr. E. Porter Ahrens
Excel
V. Cc. Hurtig
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