Probate notices of Wolff estate and final settlement in Republic County
In the Probate Court of Republic County Kansas petitions for determination of descent for J I Wolff and Alice J Wolff heirs listed as widow and six children for J I Wolff and five children for Alice J Wolff with real property described Southeast quarter Section 12 Township 2 South Range 1 in Republic County. Also notice of final settlement for Minnie S Bettis estate administrator with will annexed asks for final account approval heirs legatees and discharge and sets a hearing date September 10 1948.
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Scandia Journal
Republic County
Kansas
J. I
Jacob I.) Wolff
Alice J. Wolff
State OF Kansas
Belleville
J. I. Wolff
Range One
Marietta
E. Waltz
Fred Emery
J. H. Sandell
Minnie S. Bettis
Sach
Bettis Estate Administrator Named In Probate Notice
J. H. Sandell is appointed Administrator with the will annexed of Minnie S. Bettis deceased. Frank G. Spurney acts as administrator's attorney in the probate matter.
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J. H. Sandell
Minnie S. Bettis
Frank G. Spurney
Mrs Amanda Edgren, longtime Scandia resident, dies at 74
Amanda C Carlson Edgren born August 31 1873 near Leonardville, widow of A G Edgren, farmed at Scandia and Leonardville. Survived by five children, three grandchildren, two brothers and a sister. Funeral held August 5 1948 at Walsburg Lutheran Church conducted by Pastor H R Sandberg.
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Amanda C. Edgren
Leonardville
C. W. Carlson
Christ and His Church
Walshay
Scandia
Randolph
Leonardvill
Edgren
Ellevene Francis
Myrtle Carmichael
Lee Ander Edgren
Clifford Edgren
Hazel Kavanaugh
Richard Lee
Norman Dean Francis
Kenneth Carmichael
J. R. Carlson
A. W. Carlson
Charles Johnson
Lee Ander
Walsburg Lutheran Church
H. R. Sandberg
Evangelical United Brethren Church Last Conference Year Service
The Evangelical United Brethren Church led by Pastor M. A. Jerkins holds Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Guests include Methodist congregation members and all are welcome to attend. Mrs. Lavinia Evert serves as superintendent.
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Lavinia Evert
Methodist Church Activities and Meetings
Sunday School and church services are noted for September with the U. B. church hosting. The Willing Workers plan a meeting at Mrs Emmet Conzelmans home on Thursday afternoon August 26 with Mrs Conzelman and Mrs L S Richards as hostesses.
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Joyce Johnson
U. B
Emmet Conzelman
Mana Lutheran Church Plans Sunday School Picnic
Mana Lutheran Church led by N. H. Pearson invites at 10:00 Sunday School and Bible Classes with no morning service. Vernon Swanson oversees supper. A Sunday School picnic to Belleville Park is planned with a basket dinner, arrival around 12:30 p.m. All welcome.
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Vernon Swanson
Supz
Belleville Park
Melbourne Students Use Electrical Anesthetic
Two medical students in Melbourne reportedly used a two-dial device resembling a radio to regulate 110 volt electrical anesthesia. An electrode at the forehead and another at the spine induced drowsiness and sleep within seconds, with patients waking only when the switch is off.
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Melbourne
Australia
Capper
Egypt Through the Ages and Its Long Rise to Independence
Egypt dominated the eastern Mediterranean for 30 centuries until collapse led to occupation for many centuries. The country endured a long eclipse and later regained independence, restoring its historic role as a bridge between East and West and between Europe and Africa.
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Egypt
Eastern
Mediterranean
Europe
Africa
Boats Built From Pi Unions Use Plywood For Craft
Boats made of plywood are highlighted as a lightweight exterior waterproof material for sault boats and portable pontoon bridges. Amateur builders have constructed over 100000 plywood boats with tuna clippers salmon seiners troll ing boats tugs using plywood for cabins decks bulkheads and interior finish.
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Pi Uncle Sam
Perfume Trade Through Antiquity and Middle Ages
The article outlines ancient perfume commerce in Egypt Phoenicia Greece and Rome with water and oils. It notes the Orient preserving trade after Rome fell and the perfumer’s craft reviving in the late Middle Ages.
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Egypt
Phoenicia
Greece
Rome
Orient
Rural Power Lines Shift Focus to Farm Use
The completion of rural power line construction will not end rural electrification efforts. Instead it signals a shift in emphasis from line building to expanding farm use of electricity, a field largely unexplored so far.
Phoenicians Turned Ox Head into Alphabet Letter A
The Phoenicians adopted the Egyptian ox head emblem as the first letter of their alphabet. Romans later shaped A into its modern form, completing its current appearance.
Rural Population Share in New York and U S
Rural New York state has about 17 percent of residents living in rural areas while nationwide over 40 percent of Americans reside in rural communities based on available statistics.
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New York
New York State
United States
Catgut and Chamois Origins Explained
Catgut and chamois facts clarify sourcing origins. Chamois leather comes from calf, goat, and sheep hides. Catgut is produced from sheep intestines, not from cats.
Bans Al Combinations Under Miller Tydings Act
State fair trade acts and the Miller Tydings act make any collusion among manufacturers wholesalers or retailers illegal in establishing selling prices.
Museum Reaches Mexico with Vast Insect Collection
The American Museum of Natural History in New York City secured more than 100000 specimens from Mexico, including scarabs, flies, ants, scorpions, and assorted insects for study and display.
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Mexico
American Museum of National History
New York City
Industry Drinks About 21 Billion Gallons Daily
U S industry uses roughly 21 billion gallons of water each day, about twice the Hudson River’s daily flow, according to SKF.
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U. S
Hudson River
SKF
Idaho State Symbols Motto Flower and Bird
The Idaho motto Mayest Thou Endure Forever stands as the state motto. Syringa is recognized as the state flower while the mountain bluebird is named the state bird.
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Gem
Idaho
Syringa
Mountain
Peak months for travel and accidents differ in US data
Two peak travel months occur in August for motor travel in the United States, while traffic accidents peak in December. The contrast highlights seasonal patterns in mobility and risk.
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United States
Fish Farm Output in Martinsville Narrows to 3,000 Tons
The Martinsville Indiana fish farm raises 50 million goldfish annually and consumes about 3,000 tons of fish food each year.
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Martinsville
Ind
The Kinnor An Ancient Hebrew Harp With Thirty Two Strings
The kinnor was a historical Hebrew string instrument akin to a harp. It featured 32 strings, signaling a complex design.
Cost of subsidies for food and clothing in Britain
Britain will spend 1.7 billion dollars this year on subsidies for food and clothing as part of the government program.
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Britain
Bricks Needed for Blast Furnace Lining Estimated
About 800000 bricks are required to line a blast furnace with a 25 foot hearth. The construction item highlights vast industrial brick demands for furnaces and heavy industry.
Chilled Plow Success at South Bend in 1853
James Oliver proved the chilled plow's value with a Rosey success in South Bend Indiana during 1853.
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James Oliver
South Bend
Ind
Baseball origins traced to Doubleday in Cooperstown
The article states Abner Doubleday started base ball in 1839 at Cooperstown New York, asserting the sport’s origin. It notes the historical claim ties the game to Doubleday and the upstate town.
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Abner Doubleday
Cooperstown, N. Y
Thompson Family Dines at Loren Florell Home
Mr and Mrs Alva Thompson and their daughter were guests at a Sunday dinner hosted by Loren Florell.
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Alva Thompson
Loren Florell
Mr and Mrs Conrad Sederlin Dinner Guests of Tedrows
Mr and Mrs Conrad Sederlin visited Monday afternoon for coffee with Mr and Mrs Charlie Tedrow, sharing a social call in the afternoon.
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Conrad Sederlin
Charlie Tedrow
Birth of Daughter for Dussel Family in Concordia
Mr and Mrs Carl Dussel announce the birth of a daughter on Monday afternoon August 16 at St Joseph hospital in Concordia. In Omaha six relatives attended the funeral services for Lt Col Clifford Rasmussen son of Mr and Mrs Lew Rasmussen of Omaha who died in a plane crash on a mission to Germany in October 1945.
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Carl Dussel
St. Joseph Hospital
Concordia
Art Cardwell
George Cardwell
Charlie Cardwell
Art Kathrineberg
Omaha
Nebr
Clifford Rasmussen
Lew Rasmussen
Perkinses Visit. Family to Attend Seminary
Rev. and Mrs. Francis A. Perkins and family of Niles were weekend guests of his parents in Ohio. They left Tuesday for Dayton where Rev Perkins will attend the seminary for the next three years.
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Francis A. Perkins
Niles
M. A. Perkins
Dayton
Ohio
Rev Perkins
Arla Ocobock Returns Home From Fairbury Visit
Arla Ocobock, visiting relatives in Fairbury, returned home Monday accompanied by her cousin Janice Hayes.
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Arla Ocobock
Fairbury
Janice Hayes
Local visitors introduce guests from Denver and Belleville
Mrs. Grethel Weir and her daughter join Jo Ann and Wiletta Wells arriving from Denver to be hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Charley Cardwell and family. Monday evening visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Bob White and Ruth of Belleville calling on Mr. and Mrs. Everett Lee Johnson.
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Grethel Weir
Jo Ann
Wiletta Wells
Denver
Colo
Charley Cardwell
Bob White
Ruth
Belleville
Everett Lee Johnson
Local Social Visits Highlight Weekend Guests
Mrs. Gene Spitler spent Friday evening with Mrs. Lee Loring. Mrs. Ed Swanson visited Mrs. Edith Forsberg Tuesday evening. Mrs. Alice Plotner spent Sunday with Mrs. May White. Tanya Buss of Belleville stayed with the Ralph Rasmussens over the weekend.
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Gene Spitler
Lee Loring
Ed Swanson
Edith Forsberg
Alice Plotner
May White
Tanya Buss
Belleville
Ralph Rasmussens
Mrs Addison Carlson Spends Monday with Mrs Walter Henry
Mrs Addison Carlson spent Monday with Mrs Walter Henry, sharing a social visit at the Henry home.
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Addison Carlson
Walter Henry
Mrs Greenslade and guests visit Delbert Apegren home
Mrs Duaine Greenslade ad Phy lis Miss Laura Rasmussen and Sam Greenslade were guests to Sunday dinner and supper at the Delbert Apegren home.
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Duaine Greenslade Ad Phylis
Laura Rasmussen
Sam Gieenslade
Delbert Aspegren
Eldon and Elaine Larson Welcome Daughter Elaine Louise
Mr and Mrs Eldon Larson announce the birth of a daughter named Elaine Louise born Monday morning August 16 at St Joseph Hospital in Concordia.
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Eldon Larson
Elaine Louise
St. Joseph Hospital
Concordia
Belleville Luncheon Honors Mrs Dungan and Linda Ward
Mrs N J Ward entertained at a one o clock luncheon in Belleville honoring her daughter Mrs Ralph Dungan and granddaughter Linda of Boise Idaho. Guests included Mrs E Porter Ahrens and Mrs Arnold Perry Dianne and Marcia. Dungan and Linda left Saturday for Colorado to join her husband for a week's mountain vacation en route to their home.
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N. J. Ward
Belleville
Ralph Dungan
Linda
Boise
Idaho
E. Porter Ahrens
Ar_ nold Perry
Dianne
Marcia
Lincoln guests visit Topeka couple
Mr and Mrs Edwin White and Mike of Lincoln Nebraska and Mrs Carl McDowell visited Topeka Tuesday and stayed overnight with Mr and Mrs Raymond Ferguson and family returning Wednesday evening.
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Edwin White
Mike
Lincoln, Nebr
Carl McDowell
Topeka
Raymond Ferguson
Birthday Supper Honors Billy on Fourth Birthday
Mr and Mrs Glenn Housholder and Nancy hosted a birth day supper Sunday evening honoring Billy on his fourth birthday. The event included Mr and Mrs L K Johnson Carolyn and Billy and Mr and Mrs W A Johnson.
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Glenn Housholder
Nancy
Card of Thanks to Thompson Family for Gift
The Albert Isaacson James Larsen Post 193 of The American Legion thanks Mr and Mrs Rollo Thompson and family for a gift of 100 dollars. The message expresses appreciation and gratitude.
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Rollo Thompson
Albert Isaacson
James Larsen
The
American Legion
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