Remodeling of Hampton-Danielson Funeral Home in Scandia
The Scandia Journal notes the remodeling of the Nimocks residence into a modern funeral home by Harry Hampton and Clark Danielson of Lindsborg. The first floor will serve as a funeral home, the second as an apartment for the couple. They have rented the Kallman building for a furniture store after redecorating.
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Nimocks
Harry Hampton
Clark Danielson
Lindsborg
Hampton-Danielson Funeral Home
Scandia Journal
Hampton
J. Arvid Danielson
Remodeling at Corner Washington and Main Street
Bay Chilcott is redecorating the restaurant and building at the corner of Washington and Main Street after purchasing it from Al Mahan. A new celotex partition has been added to create a store room in the rear.
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Bay
Chilcott
Washington and
Main Street
al Mahan
Black and White 1938 License Plates Made in Hutchinson
New 1938 automobile license plates are produced at the state reformatory in Hutchinson. They feature a black background with white letters and numbers, measure 5 by 12 inches, and are 2 inches shorter and 2 inches deeper than last year. They will be mailed to county treasurers and stored until December sale to avoid trunk clearance issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Reformatory
Hutchinson
Farm Sale Set for Gust Nystrom Farm Near Scandia
The annual Methodist farm sale will be held next Tuesday at the Gust Nystrom farm southwest of Scandia starting at one o'clock. J W Shotwell will cry the sale and a partial list of articles for sale appears in this issue. Anyone with items to sell is asked to bring them to the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gust Nystrom
Scandia
J W. Shotwell
Will Rogers Humorous Story Fragment
A fragmentary note describes Will Rogers' humorous tale about a boy named Teenie. The story involves family chores and a recurring exchange about telling the truth and errands, with dialogue indicating a playful skit style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Rogers
Vandals Hit Boyd Burge Melon Patch
Local vandals damaged vines and ruined several large melons in the Boyd Burge patch. Burge, who labors to raise ripe fruit, has hired watchmen to guard the patch and prevent further theft or destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd ‘Burge
Norway Church Notes and Annual Picnic Announcement
Sunday School at Norway 10 A M and Scandia at 11 in the Anderson grove west of town. All wishing to go meet at the church for travel. Annual picnic this Friday evening in Carlgren grove east of Norway. Evening worship at Norway at 8. All are welcome to join.
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Norway
Scandia
Anderson Grove
Carlgren Grove
Stamey Wrecks Car in Highway Collision Near Concordia
Stamey, of Sta mey and Tidd Construction Co., wrecked his Pontiac coupe last Saturday south of Concordia on Highway 81 when another car veered from Delphos road and struck his vehicle. Considerable damage occurred, but Mr. Stamey was not injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CG. W. Stamey
Stamey
Tidd Construction &Co
Concordia
Delphos
Washington Impressions on Congress Adjourning Heat and Overwork
The piece discusses calls for adjournment of the 75th Congress due to heat and fatigue. Carlson defends staying to debate important bills while opposing rushed passage. It notes near 1oo members may have adjourned in practice and highlights Washington’s high living costs and piping culture near the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Carlson
River channel work progresses as man killed by accidental rifle discharge
The Perry Construction Co. will complete a new one and a half mile river channel from the Blakeley to Horton Johnson farms to divert floodwaters. Jetties near the channel mouth aim to direct flow and reduce old channel currents. A high levee northwest of town is under construction to protect land to the Rock Island tracks. John C. McGimsey of Palmer was killed by an accidental rifle discharge while hunting. The death was ruled accidental by local officials. McGimsey leaves parents Mr and Mrs W E McGimsey and siblings. another agent will bid in the Palmer station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blakeley
Horton Johnson
Perry Construction Co
Abilene
Rock Island
John C. McGimsey
Palmer
W. E. McGimsey
Missouri Pacific
Scandia
McGimsey
Washington County
E. Carrier
Greenleaf
The Little Friendly Church Services and Events
The Amiana Lutheran M. C. outlines Sabbath worship with Sunday School at 10, services at 11, vesper at 5 and a covered dish supper at six. Pastor Danielson will speak while Pastor Linnerson is away on vacation. no services on August 1. Picnic dinner at Schoolhouse 88 this Thursday with ice cream for children. Second town group meets at Algor Anderson's Friday at 2:30.
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Jesus
Danielson
Algor Anderson
Ada Lutheran Church Schedule and Events
Ada Lutheran Church in Kackley led by Pastor Carl G. Danielson hosts Sunday School and Bible Classes at 10 AM, morning worship at 11, and evening service at 8. Confirmation rehearsal set for Friday and Monday mornings at 9, with W M S gathering August 24 at Mrs J L Johnson’s home and L L Bible Study August 26. A Luther League evening follows Bible Camp attendees, with Mr and Mrs Norman Hammer present. A special Board of Trustees meeting is scheduled for August 16 at 8 PM in the church parlors.
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J. L. Johnson
L. L
Luther League
Norman Hammer
Board ‘of Trustees
Hoppers Grow Hungrier As Season Advances
County Farm Bureau Agent H. J. Adams says grasshoppers are more hungry with the season, intensifying farmer efforts to save crops. Dry weather and wind have hurt corn prospects, but farmers expect rain next week could partially save much of the crop. many stalks show severe damage or no ears.
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H. J. Adams
Hopper
Café equipment sold at auction in Fairbury
The City Investment Co of Fairbury Nebraska sold Ed and Babe's restaurant equipment at a Tuesday auction. Restaurant owners from several towns attended as bidding stayed lively.
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City. Investment Co
Fairbury
Nebr
Babe’s
Methodist Church Notices Include Picnic and Farm Sale
The Methodist Episcopal Church announces a quilting hour this afternoon. The church school boys plan a 1730 pool outing in Belleville. Sunday service at 11, evening park gathering with Rev. Luther Broiles of Salina. Farm sale set for August 17 at Gust Nystrom farm. ladies serve refreshments. church picnic August 26. All are welcome.
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Church School
Belleville
Luther Broiles
Salina
Gust Nystrom
Church
Methodist
Charles F Forstrom Funeral Today at Dundee
Charles F Forstrom, 63, long time resident of Dundee Illinois, died Monday. Funeral services are held this afternoon at 2:00 from the Methodist Church with burial at Riverview Cemetery.
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Charles, F. Forstrom
Dundee
Ill
Riverview
Applications Open for Social Welfare Benefits
Applications for Social Welfare Old Age Assistance and other benefits such as aid to the blind, dependent children, and general assistance are being received at the Social Welfare Office per director Marvin Rosene. The county total is uncertain but likely large.
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Marvin Rosene
Dr L E Cooke Talks at Park Service on Three Sisters
Dr L E Cooke of Concordia Maine District Superintendent addressed a community park service last Sunday night. His topic was The Three Sisters of the Bible drawing a large attendance and attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Cooké
Concordia
Farm population decline prompts analysis
A dramatic farm population drop is noted with an 80,000 loss from 1986 to 1937 in the estimates of the Bureau of Agricultural Economics. On January 1, 1937, 31,729,000 people lived on farms versus 31,809,000 a year earlier, marking the first net decline since 1929. The cause is debated as economic hardship, mechanization, and rural displacement impacting farm households.
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Bureau of Agricultural Economics
First Federal Funds to Kansas Welfare Board
The first federal funds totaling 399525 were turned over to the Kansas social welfare board for August and September payments to the needy aged blind and dependent children. An additional 200000 of sales tax money was handed to the board for August. estimated costs split: 55 percent local communities 20 percent state 25 percent federal government.
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Kansas Social Welfare Board
Kansas
New Welfare Board
Rev L R Broiles to Speak at Park Service
Rev Luther Brailes of Salina Kansas Wesleyan University will be the speaker at the park service next Sunday evening. Musical talent from Salina will perform. Brailes will preach and speak with any interested young people after the service about educational plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther. Brailes
Salina
Kansas ‘Wesleyan University
Brailes
Jim Brown Buys Ford V-8 Coupe From Engwall
Jim Brown, owner of a new Ford V-8 Coupe, purchased the vehicle from Engwall Motor Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Brown
Engwall Motor Company
Miss Eve Sanborn Buys Jackson Estate House
Miss Eve Sanborn of Clay Center purchased the large house north of the U B Church from the Jackson Estate last week. Mr and Mrs Raymond Cooper and a family will occupy the house.
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Eve Sanborn
Clay’ Center
Jackson
Raymond’ Cooper
Attendees at Phillipsburg Rodeo Last Weekend
The Phillipsburg rodeo drew a list of attendees including Mr and Mrs Grant, Berggren and Buddy, Mr and Mrs Ed Robinson and children, Mr and Mrs Nick Fink, Mrs Lena Lloyd and family, Mr and Mrs C O Reece and daughters, Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor, Mr and Mrs Floyd Eichelberger and family, Miss Edna Robinson and Miss Arrabelle McDowell.
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Phillipsburg
Grant
Berggren
Buddy
Ed Robinson
Nick Fink
Lena Lloyd
C. 0. Reece
Robert Doctor
Floyd ,Eichelberger
Edna Robinson
Arrabelle McDowell
Jim Goodwin Buys 1936 Terra Plane Coach Last Week
Jim Goodwin purchased a 1936 Terra Plane Coach in a recent week, adding a vintage vehicle to his collection. Details on the seller and price are not provided.
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Jim. Goodwin
Verlee Reece Leaves Tuesday for Fairfield Visit
Verlee Reece departed Tuesday to visit relatives in Fairfield, Towa, according to local notices.
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Verlee Reece
Fairfield
Towa
Kansas Highway Patrol Inspects Cars for Safer Driving
The Kansas Highway Patrol conducts safety inspections across cities to reduce crashes. A green OK sticker marks passing vehicles after checks of brakes lights wipers horns license plates and licenses. If a car fails drivers have five days to fix defects and resubmit proof to Topeka headquarters. The process uses a seclerometer to test braking and requires about 90 seconds per vehicle with a 20 mph stop over 30 feet. Traffic tests are popular with drivers and many volunteer for inspections as Sergeant Ed Wallace notes.
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Topeka
Ed Wallace
Mrs Arthur W Anderson Taken By Death
Mrs. Arthur W. Anderson, 51, died Monday at a Belleville hospital after a four day illness. Survived by husband and two children Edna Anna and Alfred Eugene. Family home seven miles southwest of Scandia. Funeral from home Thursday at 9:00 am, 10:00 am service at Courtland Methodist Church with Rev Parks and Rev B W Selin officiating. Interment in Courtland cemetery.
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Arthur W. Anderson
Belleville
Edna Anna
Alfred Eugene
Scandia
Methodist
Courtland
Parks
B. W Selin-of
Summers Appointed Head Man of Port of Entry
Faye Summers of Scandia is named head man at the port of entry in Belleville, completing six Republic County appointments. The appointees include John Stanton Jack Forman Hub Graham from Belleville Floyd Stafford Republic and Summers himself.
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Faye Summers
Scandia
Belleville
Republic County
John Stanton
Jack Forman
Hub” Graham
Floyd Stafford
Republic
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Nystroms
Teenie
Cebout
Vandals
U. B.-Presbyterian
R. C. Conn
Frank
C. W. HL
Congress
U. S
the Little Friendly Church
Amiana Lutheran
M. C. Linnerson
Methodist Episcopal Church
B. W
Charles F- Forstrom
L. E. Cooke
Gifford
Massachusetts
Thomas Jefferson
Democratic Party
Franklin Roosevelt
FIRST
Social Welfare Board
Kansas Highway Patrol
Port OF Entry
Paris
Gustave. Eiffel
of Libérty
New ‘York
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