Republic Fun Day and community gatherings noted in Republic area
Guests attended a pool side supper at the Dick Squires home in Superior with Norman Sankey family visiting. A pottery shower for Saralynn Reece at Glen Larson home and a Social Hour Club meeting were held with local participants. Republic boosters praise the day’s barbecue, games, rodeo, and dance, led by Randy Zvert and the booster group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Sankey
Dick Squires
Superior
Bob Noren
Julie Sankey
Republic
Kenneth Tuley
Manhattan
Saralynn Reece
Glen Larson
Randy Zvert
Randy
Unfounded Fears and Phobias Across Society
The text contrasts historic automobile fear in England with vague fears of nuclear energy and power plants. It notes auto accident risk far surpasses plant danger and defines phobias such as ailurophobia for cats and cynophobia for dogs, while acknowledging impulses and memories behind other fears.
Even Husking Bee Origin Traced to Indians
Colonial farmers borrowed corn culture and meals from Indians, including sweet corn and succotash recipes. They also adopted a husking bee tradition where a man who husked an ear with red kernels could claim a kiss from any girl at the event, a practice linked to Iroquois social customs.
Notice of Hearing in Estate of John L Strand
In Republic County Kansas the probate court will hear the petition of Percy H Collins Jr administrator seeking settlement of the estate of John L Strand deceased. Defenses must be filed by August 20 1976 at 2 PM in Belleville Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Kansas
Republic County
Kansas
John L. Strand
Percy H. Collins,Jr
Belleville
Pioneer Tales From Republic County in Early Scandia
Jennie Thompson records Mrs F A Cullers recounting pioneer life in Republic County beginning 1870 with AL Whitney's homestead known as Whitney Place. She recalls loneliness as a child, a dramatic search homeward, a haunted basement hole at the old school, and river ford dangers with shifting treche lines near Belleville and the town’s Whitney addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.A. Cullers
AL. Whitney
Republic County
Belleville
Whitney Place
Whitney Addition
Whitney
Missouri
School Creek
Shifting currents and early bridge history notes
The article recalls a 19th century bridge built with bonds in 1874 and operated as a toll bridge until a court ruling required public access in 1877 78. It mentions Mr Wells aiding stalled loads, crossing fees for pedestrians and settlers, and toll profits before redemption with tax money. May 13 1926 Open House notes follow with community events and local personalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells
Food supply prospects for August 1976 by USDA AMS
As of mid July the August supply outlook shows red meats plentiful to light in pork with near average output. Poultry and eggs show broiler fryers plentiful eggs adequate turkey adequate with rising marketings. Dairy and fruits remain plentiful to adequate with record peach crop forecasts and higher almond and walnut supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Usda Agricultural Marketing Service
Turkey
California
Washington
Oregon
Stroke warning signs and prevention urge early action
Doctors warn that what are called little strokes can signal a future full stroke. Warning signs include sudden weakness or numbness, speech trouble, vision loss, dizziness, or personality changes. Controlling high blood pressure and risk factors reduces stroke deaths. prevention starts with awareness and early detection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Shepherd
American Heart Association
Shepherd
Veterans Administration
Heart Association
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Dean McGowan
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Rex Sandell
Elsie Berggren
Republica
Bill Cline
Eels
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Wites
Thei
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Elmer Neby
Elmer
Marvin Rosene
The
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Happy Darling
Danny Sullevan
Home Oil Company
Louis Stofer
Red" Cox
Donald Anderson
Raymond Cooper
Jack Reece
Cap Berger
Scendia Community Club
Corinne Naslund
Norma Richards
Wesley Keltcher
Albert Ahlstrom
U.S. 2
Thomas Jefferson
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Mildred Dodge
Everett Morgan
Nordman
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de E. Porter
Ahrens
Barleen Mobile Homes
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