Soaking Rains Boost Scandia Crops After 17 Day Dry Spell
Scandia received 4.6 inches of rain from Sunday night to Monday afternoon with some gauges reporting up to six inches statewide. The downpour, along with a cooling trend, revived pastures and row crops and is expected to aid the 1939 wheat crop as corn and other plantings resume growth after a 17 day dryness. The storm marked the first substantial moisture in Scandia in 17 days, aiding late planted corn and wheat prospects across Kansas.
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Scandia
Here
Belleville Woman Killed in Wyoming Crash on Vacation
Mrs. John Miller of Belleville died Saturday when her car rear collided with a heavy loaded truck near Upton Wyoming while on a trip to Yellowstone National Park. Her husband was hospitalized in McHenry with a broken leg and serious injuries. The Millers operated the Sunflower Tourist Camp in Belleville.
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John Miller
Belleville
Upton
Wyo
Formosa
Bob Patterson
Unusual Dog Family Grows by Six Pups No Female Present
Luther Curtis reports his chow dog family expanded by six puppies this week. All are male, leaving the litter with no sister and prompting delight in the new brood.
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Luther Curtis
Presbyterian Church Notes and Announcements
Sabbath School at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m in Scandia led by Jay C Everett minister. A cordial welcome to all serves as a community invitation.
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Scandia
Amana Lutheran Services Schedule and Condolences
Pastor Linnerson announces Sunday School at 10 am. He will be away a few days. Sympathy extends to Mr Wilson and Roy for their loss. The Little Friendly Circle meets Friday at Albert Swenson's home.
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Wilson
Roy
Albert Swenson
Our Savior’s Lutheran Sunday Service Before Conference Farewell
Sunday School opens at 10 a m with Bible Class. Morning worship at 11 features special music by Mrs Johnson and Georgine Johnson. The sermon speaks of Greater Works as the pastor leaves for Jamestown New York for the annual conference. Union services follow at 8 p m in City Hall Park.
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Missionary Fund
Martin Johnson
Georgine Johnson
Jamestown
N. Y
City Hall Park
Ada Lutheran Church Event Schedule in Kackley
Ada Lutheran Church of Kackley announces Sunday School and Bible Classes at 10. Morning worship at 11. Bible study at 8 p m. Recital by Miss Madeline Anderson and Miss Polley of Belleville Friday evening August 19 at 8 15. Luther League Picnic at Anderson grave Tuesday evening August 23. Bring your own cup. Ladies Aid entertaining at church parlors Thursday afternoon August 25. Luther League Bible study August 25 reads John chapter 16.
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Madeline Anderson
Polley
Belleville
Lutheran Wheel
Luther League
Anderson Grave
Reuben Engwall
Bert Hageman
United Brethren Church Leadership Named Pastors
The United Brethren Church confirms Rev. Bertha Fogelberg and Rev. L M Keys as pastors. Their appointments designate leadership roles within the congregation and outline duties for upcoming programs and services.
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United Brethren Church
Bertha Fogelberg
L. M. Keys
Sunday Worship and Union Service Announced
Sunday School at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. in Norway and Scandia with union services at City Hall Park at 8 p.m. Otterbein Guild leads Scandia service at 11 a.m. Miss Fogelberg to preach in Norway at 11 a.m. Miss Keys returns home from hospital and thanks friends for support and prayers.
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Norway
Scandia
City Hall
Otterbein Guild
Miss Fogelberg
Sheriff Moores Small Son Injured In Fall
The small son of Sheriff and Mrs Curtis Moore suffered a slight concussion at the base of the skull when he fell from the Moore car window in Eugene Oregon. He was attempting to close the car door when the accident occurred. His condition is not serious and he is rapidly recovering. Mr and Mrs Jim Brown and Evelyn with Mr and Mrs Ollie Watkins and son of Norton visited relatives in Saginaw Michigan.
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Curtis Moore
Eugene
Ore
Jim Brown
Evelyn
Ollie Watkins
Norton
Saginaw, Mich
Rapid Progress on US 36 Road Work in Kansas
Work on US 36 between the Jewell Republic county line and Belleville advances with the oil mat surface prepared by the Hardman Co. Over four weeks only two rain delays, 140 yards of gravel per mile laid, and local traffic using completed sections. Oil mat on UE 81 finished from north of Concordia to three miles south of Belleville with traffic for two weeks.
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Jewell- Republic County Line
Belleville
Hardman Co
Jewell Republic
Concordia
Rob ert Womer Awaits Charge In This County
Robert Womer known as Robert Warner faces a county charge after a 1935 car theft in Randoll. He was traced via federal fingerprint work and Dodgeville Wisconsin where he was arrested and sent to prison locally for forgery, with prior convictions across Minnesota Nebraska and Colorado. Sixty delegates attended the Luther League Convention in Norway Kansas, with a banquet on Saturday.
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Bert Womer
Charles Studt
Randall
Department of Justice
Washington, D. C
Dodgevile
Wisc
Warner
Robert Warner
Minnesota
Reformatory
St. Cloud
Minn
Nebraska
Kearney
Nebr
Denver
Colo
Dodgeville
Curtis Moore
Wisconsin
Carlson Appeals to Aid Farmers
Congressman Frank Carlson of Concordia urged farm implement companies to extend credit and ease notes this fall. He warned that without concessions many farmers face failed fall seeding and possible relief. he urged firms to cooperate with reasonable extensions to avoid ruin for both farmers and manufacturers.
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Frank Carlson
Concordia
Carlson
Johnsons cotton plants thrive in garden plot near Sikestown
A B Johnson grows a dozen cotton plants two and a half feet tall planted May 1 in his garden. The blooms are yellow and white with bolls not yet open. Seed came from his son Harvey in Sikestown Missouri where bells are opening. The report mentions various local visitors and social gatherings around the area.
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A. B. Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Harvey
Sikestown
Slaughter and Williamson Family Visit Concordia Friends
Mr and Mrs A L Slaughter and family of Concordia and B P Williamson spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Lars Norgard and Tene.
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A. L. Slaughter
Concordia
B. P. Williamson
Lars
Norgard
Tene
Frigidaires Sold To Local Purchasers
The A. M. Sanborn Lumber Co. sold two new electric Frigidaire refrigerators last week to Lawrence Nystrom and Chris E Nelson. Nystrom bought a six cubic foot unit and Nelson a four cubic foot unit.
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A. M. Sanborn Lumber Co
Lawrence Nystrom
Chris E. Nelson
Nystrom
Nelson
North Central Kansas Free Fair to Open August 29
The Belleville fair runs August 29 to September 2 with a new rodeo replacing motorcycle races and two days of auto racing on a faster half mile dirt track. Entries from multiple states, enhanced 4-H exhibits, and a $1,000 daily purse are highlighted by track improvements by Hardman Construction Co. and rapid seat reservations statewide.
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Belleville
Hardman Construction Co
Old Settlers Reunion Set For August 25 In Lovewell Area
The White Rock Old Settlers Reunion returns for its fiftieth program next Thursday August 25 at Old Settlers Park near Lovewell. Miss Edna Lovewell from Beatrice Nebr a descendant of White Rock pioneers will pay tribute and Roy L Hamilton of Beloit will deliver the afternoon address. Local talent rounds out the afternoon and evening programs.
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White Rock
Old Settlers
Old Settlers Park
Lovewell
Edna Lovewell
Beatrice
Nebr
Roy L. Hamilton
Beloit
Missouri Pacific Restores Tri-Weekly Mixed Train Schedule
Missouri Pacific resumes tri-weekly mixed train service on the Concordia to Prosser branch through Scandia. The northbound runs Monday Wednesday Friday arriving Scandia at 9:00 a.m. and returns Tuesday Thursday Saturday at 3:45 p.m. Departures from Concordia are 8:00 a.m. with return to the city by 5:10 p.m.
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Missouri Pacific
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Concordia
Prosser
Nebr
Scandia
Republic county wheat acreage allotments announced
Republic county will mail wheat acreage allotments to farm operators and landowners this week after careful planning by the Agricultural Conservation office. The 64 207 acre allotment reflects a reduction from 157 000 acres harvested in 1938 and is aimed at aligning with long term wheat trends and the 10 year average. Farmers are urged to report oversize or undersize allotments to allow adjustments among farms.
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Republic County
Agricultural Conservation Office
Adams
Miller to Lecture at Three Institutes
Scandia school Supt. F L Miller began a series of lectures at teachers’ normal institutes in session this week at Lincoln Kansas. He will spend two weeks lecturing at other institutes over the state. Miller has a strong record as an institute speaker, having served in many counties.
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Scandia
F. L. Miller
Lincoln
Kansas
Supt. Miller
Rites Held for Mrs William Wilson at Amana Lutheran
Funeral services for Mrs. William Wilson who died Sunday morning were held Tuesday afternoon at the home of Charles Anderson and the Amana Lutheran church. She had gallstone surgery Friday but died from postoperative shock. she was 51 years old.
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William Wilson
Charles Anderson
Amana Lutheran Church
Mrs Charlotta Sederlin Taken by Death Tuesday
Mrs. Charlotta Sederlin, 76, died at Concordia hospital Tuesday after a major operation last Saturday. She had lived with sister Mrs. Marie Sederlin Seeandia for two years. Body to be shipped to Laramie Wyoming for interment. Mr. and Mrs. Chris Jorn and Jamiy of Oberlin were guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Jeandebeur and Ada Sunday.
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Concordia Hospital
Marie Sederlin Seeandia
Laramie
Wyo
Chris Jorn
Jamiy
Oberlin
George Jeandebeur
Ada Sunday
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