Court House News From Belleville And Republic County
County treasurer Parlee Plotner notes daily tax payments rising with Dec 21 as last penalty-free day. Sheriff’s office reports two slot machines seized from local establishments. New county officers to be sworn in January 11. Belleville to let contracts December 22 for a 2750 pool and recreation center with engineers Grif fin and Wilson. public works officials present. North Central Kansas Fair elects Frank Shoemaker as president and names new officers. Aug 30 Sept 3 dates set for 1937 fair. Travel lecture by Prof Huett on Soviet Russia draws packed audience in Belleville with local students performing.
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Parlee Plotner
Gust’ Sandell
Scandin Township
Maurice Fate
Lincoln
Guy Ward
Curtis Moore
Madison Coombs
Marvin Larson
Belleville
Griffin
Cedric Wilson
Frank Shoemaker
Narka
J.B. Angle
Republic
Homer Alkir
Tudor J. Charles
Earl Janasek
Fairview Township
Russia
Washington
F. E. Huett
Republic County Teacher’s Association
Huett
Norway
Sweden
Germany
England
Cuba
Evelyn Schafer
From the Observation Tower by R Ww Selin
The piece notes President Roosevelt's return from South America and praises efforts for world peace. It discusses European monarchies, the Duke of Windsor, and abdication as a potential blow to monarchy. It cites Spain's war, a presidential election, and a royal marriage as major events, ending with cautious optimism for better harvests.
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South America
Roosevelt
Europe
England
Duke of Windsor
Simpson
Spain
Boyes Smoke Debate Warns Russell County
Russell County News argues against teen smoking in a church area before school. A moral appeal notes the thrill of rebellion, hidden costs, and lost future in sports and academics. It warns that viewing smoking as smart leads to lifelong nicotine addiction and social decline.
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Old Presbyterian Church
Chesterfield
Alway
Russell County
Couple and guest share Sunday dinner with Danielsons
Mr and Mrs Frank Isaacson and Mr and Mrs Carl Frederick Bentsen were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Isaacson
Carl Frederick Bentsen
Elmer Danielson
Rural Kansas Notes and Family News Remain in Winter Mode
The column surveys a severe cold spell across the Northern and Central states with zero degree readings. It highlights local actions such as Mr. Ben Goldbronson installing a Britannica radio and Encyclopaedia set at the West-End station, along with various local notices of births, illnesses, travel plans, and community chatter about neighbors and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
Goldbronson
Ford
West-End
Encyclopaedia Britannica
John Nimrocks
Oscar Freed
Little Pigs
Dee Householder
Manhattan
August Rydval
Chas. Berggren
Alf Leweke
Earl Hawkins
George Haser
Levant
Kansas
M. Willis
Lawrence
Mr. Willis
Round About News Notes From Idaho Hermit and Great Bend
A fragmentary Idaho note mentions a hermit aged 90 who has never seen a car and seemingly misses something unseen. It also references school children in Great Bend and a reflective remark on dogs versus children and fur coats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Herald
Administrator's Notice in Bowles Estate Proceeding
Letters of administration have been granted to Frank G. Spurney for the estate of Loetta B Bowles Deceased in Republic County Kansas with claims due within one year. Attest Probate Judge Henry H Van Natta notes the Dec 12 1936 date. Local notices also list community meetings and visits in Belleville Concordia and Manhattan.
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State of
Kansas
Republic County
Loetta B. Bowles
Wayne County
Michigan
Frank G. Spurney
Henry H. van ‘Natta
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