County Visitors and Local Fire Damage Noted in Belleville
County residents including Mr and Mrs A Rasmussen and Sheriff-elect Charles Nordman visited Belleville on Saturday and Monday. Mary West of Scandia recovered from tonsil surgery and returned home. The fire at Frank L Eastman’s restaurant caused substantial damage and temporary closure for locals connected to Scandia and Belleville families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Rasmussen
Union Township
Scandia
Belleville
Charles P. Nordman
Lem
Cooper
James C. McGlashen
Mary West
Concordian
Elmer Nichol
Jessie McHenry
Frank Mahan
Lesslie Rasmussen
Barnes
Frank L. Eastman
Eastman’s
Mrs. C. E. Carpenter Dies at 76 in Jamestown
Mrs. C. E. Carpenter died at her Jamestown home after a two week illness. Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church in Jamestown on Saturday at 2 30 in charge of D. B. McGee of Concordia. Sympathy goes to Rev. Carpenter in Scandia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
D. B. McGee
Concordia
Scandia Girls Beat Courtland In Practice Game
News from School Hill reports a Tuesday night basketball practice match at Courtland with Scandia defeating Courtland 20 to 15. Banquet for football players, pep squads, faculty, and school board followed on Dec 18 at the Presbyterian church with toasts and letters awarded by Coach W J Matthias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtland
Scandia
Presbyterian Church
Supt
Hershel Kanniér
Lee Ander Edgren
Glen Farlee
Mary Ellen Brewer
A. R. Morey
W. J. Matthias
Matthias
Cuba
Joseph
Mary
Manger
Hi-Y
G. R
Prof. Kannier
Santa Claus
Scandia Baseball Club Members Host Oyster Supper
The Scandia base ball club of last season gathered for an oyster supper at Ollie Johnson’s home last Friday evening. All members attended except Bledsoe. They discussed and decided favorably on prospects for next summer. Mrs. R. J. Sanger and her granddaughter Virginia of Concordia, and Miss Essie Morrison and Virginia Lundy of Concordia visited the Robt. Doctor home on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Ollie Johnson
Bledsoe
R. J. Sanger
Virginia of
Concordia
Essie .Morrison
Virginia Lundy
COWAN VISITS TOPEKA FOR ERICKSON FAMILY RELATIVE
Mr and Mrs Geo Cowan of Topeka Kansas arrived Wednesday evening to be with Mrs Paul Erickson sister of Mrs Erickson.
School Children's Festival Delights City Hall Audience
A Thursday evening festival featuring a Christmas operetta at City Hall played to a full house. The Journal plans a more detailed report next week with additional coverage.
Blair Theatre Grand Opening in Belleville by Sam Blair
Sam Blair opens the Blair Theatre in Belleville with afternoon and evening shows. The new theatre is described as one of the finest west of the Missouri river and is expected to attract a full Republic County audience for the first curtain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Blair
Belleville
Blair
Missouri River
Republic County
Blair Theatre
Amana Lutheran Church Fourth Sunday Advent Services
The Amana Lutheran Church announces Fourth Sunday in Advent with morning gospel reading John 3 22 36 and services at 7 30 p m Evening services and Christ Day services at 5 30 a m in both languages Special choir songs and Christmas festival by the Sunday School on Wednesday evening Dec 26 An offering to defray expenses all are invited pastor Chas Pehrson sends greetings
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amana
Christmas Services and Sunday School at Our Saviors
Pastor Torgeson leads Our Savior's Lutheran Church with a 10 o'clock Sunday School and a 7 30 evening service this Sunday. A Sunday School Christmas program is set for Monday evening December 24 followed by a Christmas service on Wednesday December 26 at 11 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
T. Orlin Torgeson
Lake
Christmas Pageant and Services at Methodist Church
The Methodist Church schedules Christmas rehearsals for children this Saturday at two and lists services on December 23 and 25 1928. A single hour service combines Junior and Senior League with the evening service. Pageant titled Celebrating Jesus Birth day features reading solo and sermonette. The Christ is Born program follows at 7 30 P M with readings and music led by Minister O J Lundberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Jesus
Blanch Burns
Christmas Program Planned by United Brethren Church
The Sunday School children rehearse for the Christmas program at the United Brethren Church Saturday afternoon. The event follows a schedule including Sunday School at 10 A.M., Christian Endeavor at 6 45 P M led by Dorothy Dutton, and Evening Worship at 7 30 P M Rev P M Herrick, former pastor, will likely preach Sunday evening. A Merry Christmas to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
Christian Endeavor
Dorothy Dutton
P. M. Herrick
D. V. Herrick
Social Hour Club Christmas Meeting Recap
The Social Hour club met on December 13 with seventeen members including Bertha Van Nortwick. Mrs. O B Strom attended as a guest and the afternoon featured a Christmas grab box and kiddies treat. A deli lunch was served, and the group planned to meet December 27 with Opal Rasmussen, noting New Year resolutions in roll call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha van Nortwick
O. B. Strom
Opal Rasmussen
Local guests and illness noted in community brief
Mrs Adelia Larson and family visited the Gust Nystrom home on Sunday. Mrs J Fe Dickerhof of Norway is ill with the flu and her daughter Mrs Lottie Summers is staying with her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelia Larson
Clarence
Laura
Delores
Joe Johnson
Gust Nystrom
J. Fe Dickerhof
Norway
Lottie Summers
Mrs. Viola Puckett Visits Kansas City Friends
Mrs. Viola Puckett of Kansas City visits during the holidays at the home of Mr. A. R. Morey and Mrs. L. A. Seabolt and is hosted by the households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Puckett
Kansas City
A. R. Morey
L. A. Seabolt
Visitors Stop By Mrs Cowan’s Sister This Week
Bota visited early this week stopping by Mrs. Cowan’s sister Mrs. P. E. Erickson and Mr. Erickson.
Rosene spends holidays with Lawrence family in town
Marvin Rosene of Lawrence visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rosene for the holidays, coming to spend time with the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin” Roséne
Lawrence
Mrs
Henry Rosene
Eskil Lundberg Visits Omaha and Morganville Relatives
Eskil Lundberg of Omaha arrived earlier this week for a holiday visit at his home and is also visiting relatives in Morganville. The Journal reports press difficulties this week due to a heating device defect on the linotype and post office rush delaying production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eskil Lundberg
Omaha
Morganville
Journal
Christmas Joy and Peace Good Will Toward Men
The verse urges lighting Yule tapers and singing praise beyond the castle wall. It calls readers to forget life’s grief and old wrongs, forgive past faults, and fill the soul with Christmas joy and golden song. It ends by wishing peace and goodwill toward men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jrring
25 Years Ago This Week Journal Items 1903
A frozen river allowed good skating as John H. Nelson arrived from Oklahoma with Mr. Springer. Friends surprised Mrs. A. L. Larson with a valuable handmade furniture gift. Snow No 4 brought a cold night. Miss Iva Nelson leaves the Journal and post office to work elsewhere after years of service. Mr. and Mrs. A. Vandeveer celebrate their 47th wedding anniversary with a large family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Nelson
Oklahoma
Springer
A. L. Larson
Iva Nelson
Journal
Iowa
Miss Nelson
Joose Miss Nelson
A. Vandeveer
Court House Notes Reflect Local Delays and Developments
Republic County items report Hill family flu recovery and tax deadline closures, with June reopen for taxes. North Meridian road work toward Belleville, new bridge, and a quiet title suit. County Engineer Fredenhagen moves from Jewell to Republic, starting Jan. 1. Belleville prepares for Christmas celebration with candy for children. North Central Kansas Free Fair notes board elections and proposed grounds improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Hill
North Meridian
Belleville
Republic Road
District Court
Flora D. van Aken
Myrtle Collins
Iva Walker
E. E. van Aken
James van Aken
Lucille Griffin Davis
Hill
Frank P. Cooper
Prudence Strong
Republic County
Bowling Green
Belleville Township
Olive Hastings
Horton
Kansas
Mary Moe
Scandia
Darwin
William
Frank Jr
Dennis
Elle Strong
W. B. Fredenhagen
Jewell County
J. O. Gunnells
North Central Kansas Free Fair Association
Court House
E. A. Norris
J. R. Hugos
Norway
T. J. Charles
Republic
Tom West
Geo. Bushby
John Bergstrom
Kackley
State Board of Agriculture
Homer Alkire
Presidnt
Tom Wst
Glenn Bramwell
W. R. Barnard
District 96 Community News and Society Notes
Sunday gatherings at the Carl Peterson home and a town pie social at Center School raised 1480 in proceeds. Mrs. M E Mainquist plans a Texas Christmas with daughters in Galveston. A birthday surprise honored Mrs Allan Larson. New baby Mary Kathleen born to Mr and Mrs McKinney. Elwood Walters has chicken pox. Frank Freeman shelling corn Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Mainquist
Carl Peterson
M. E. Mainquist
Galveston
Texas
Paul Tibbetts
Eleanor
Tibbetts
Delpha Larson
Center School
Dist
Ruth Bland
Will Reed
Charles Farrell
Elwood Walters
Evelyn Stoner
Courtland
Allan Larson
Allan. Larson
Venard
Victoria
Arvid Larson
Emer Mae
M. A. Larson
Carl Papers
Ruth
Jenee Nondorf
Radio Repairing and Wiring Services Advertised
An ad from Ed Barricklow offers radio and electrical work with eight years of experience backed by complete testing equipment. It invites readers to leave sets at Hagg pint & Wires or call 63 Cour an. The item also notes visiting Rev. P M Herrick and family during the holidays and includes an investment pitch for an income policy promising high returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Barricklow
Couran
Annual Masonic Lodge election in Lebanon features new officers
Officers of Lebanon lodge A F and A M were chosen for the year at the regular meeting last Monday evening. A large turnout enjoyed the election and an oyster banquet afterward. New officers include G E Loring W M D B Green S W Carl Aberg J W Reynold Nystrom senior deacon L E Cooper junior steward P L Hugos senior steward Archie Larson junior steward Hugh Fraser tyler A R Morey clerk E W Burns treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon Lodge
A. F
A. M
G. E. Loring
W. M
D. B. Green
S. W
Carl Aberg
J. W
Reynold Nystrom
Community Notes From Union and Belleville Areas
Union residents report flu illnesses including Chas Larson Ella Leslie Bud Nelson Mrs Mabel Rasmussen Harlan Rex Sandell Emmerson Mallory attended a Belleville lodge meeting Several locals visited Belleville for shopping and calls Muddy fields slow corn husking with loads under ten bushels Freshmen from Scandia High School attended a class party in Scandia Claimed ailments and travel details among area families and visitors Mutual Benefit club held Dec 18 with pot luck and quilt block making Christmas decorations and New Year plans for Sherdahl hall
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Gritten
Belleville
Chas
Larson
Ella
Leslie
Bud Nelson
Mabel Rasmussen Harlan
Rex Sandell
Emmerson Mallory
Labon Marshall
Frank Collins
Wm. Duncan
Scandia
Clarence Banks
Washington Township
Mike
Clyde Bowen
Southeastern
Kansas
D. A. Bowen
Swyhart
Carl Acree
Roy
Emery Hall
Frank Eastman
Sherdahl Hall
Alta Goodwin
Lee Bowersox
LaVon
Roy Hall
Arthur Coldazier
Dan Housholder
Ahrens
Roy Gardner
Republic
Union
Henry Skeets
I. Bowersox
Wm. Mikesell
Harry Benjamin
Emery Johnson
Russell Johnson
Miss Elvera Erickson Visits Home For Christmas
Miss Elvera Erickson and her friend Willis Carmichael of Hutchinson drove up on Monday. Carmichael returned Wednesday while Erickson plans to stay at her home here until after Christmas.
Belleville Fair Expansion Fund Plans Support
The expansion program, third largest in the state, dominates county business as last year’s grand stand was funded entirely by Belleville chamber receipts. The fair board shows strong future potential. Ernest Fulcomer, 88, was arrested near Scandia on liquor charges, pleaded guilty, and received a year in jail with a $500 fine. about 150 gallons of liquor were seized and poured out at Belleville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevas Chamber of Commerce
Fair Board
Ernest Fulcomer
Scandia
Belleville
Northern Kansas highway group forms to push No 36 aid
A Belleville meeting of northern Kansas representatives approves creating a non profit corporation to advocate for Kansas U S 36 all weather road. Officers named include A B Campbell president and A Q Miller secretary treasurer with county representation and a plan to present before the highway commission. A Strickler’s ad promotes business education starting January 2 in Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Belleville
North Tier
Highway Commission
Resolutions Committee
A. B. Campbell
Marysville
A. Q. Miller
N. L. Johnson
Norton
Curtis Collins
G. W. Nimocks
Strickler’s Business College
Topeka
Mrs Schwahn Visits Fraser Family for Christmas
Mrs S E Schwahn of Kansas City arrived Wednesday evening and will stay until after Christmas to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Hugh Fraser. Mr Schwahn is expected to arrive by week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E. Schwahn
Kansas City
Hugh Fraser
Schwahn
Nash 460 Auto Admired as Best Gift Choice
A Nash 460 car is praised as the most delightful gift, with Elmer Forelberg, Nash salesman, asserting no motor car today surpasses it. The ad-style remark highlights the model as an ideal present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Forelberg
Nash
Mrs Mildred Johnson Hosts Oak Creek Club at Home
Mrs Mildred Johnson entertained the Oak Creek club at her home on Wednesday. The Christmas grab bag provided much enjoyment and a fine lunch was served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Johnson
Oak Creek
Mrs Russell Moe Announces Saturday Sale of Household Goods
Sale of household goods advertised by Mrs Russell Moe for this Saturday afternoon. A partial list is printed elsewhere in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Moe
Mrs. Erickson Recovers From Bronchial Pneumonia
Mrs. P. E. Erickson has been very ill with bronchial pneumonia but shows improvement. Chas Nordman, sherif-elect, buys a new Ford sedan to help travel the county after his induction into office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. E. Erickson
Chas
Nordman
Sherif-Elect
Mrs Elvira Erickson and Wy Carmichal Visit Hutchinson Family
Mrs Elvira Erickson and Mr Wy Carmichal of Hutchinson visited Wednesday by auto to see the Ericksons parents Mr and Mrs Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvira Erickson
Wy Carmichal
Hutchinson
Auto
Paul Erickson
Mrs. Chase Hugos Visits Deliver Residents
Mrs Chase Hugos of Deliver Colorado visited Wednesday and stayed through Thursday with Mrs N Stofer and Mr Mary White during her trip in the small town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase Hugos
Deliver, Colo
N. Stofer
Mary White
For Sale 6 Hole Sandwich Corn Sheller and Extension Feed
G. W. Wright of Norway offers a 6 hole sheller used four seasons and a brand new extension feed. Item described as for sale with location and contact provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Wright
Norway
Sunday Supper Guests at Frank Granstedt Home
Sheridan Robison and family and Robert Llody and family were Sunday evening supper guests at the Frank Granstedt home. FOR SALE S C White Leghorn Cockerels 1.50 each. Reno Sederlin. 4 p. Corn Shelling Wanted well equipped Teddy Larson and Orville Lin en.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan Robison
Robert Llody
Frank Granstedt
S. C. White Leghorn Cockerels
E! Reno Sederlin
Teddy Larson
Orville Linen
Buy Life Insurance as an Investment Promoter in Kansas
An advertisement by J. H. Rost of Belleville Kansas markets life insurance as an investment option claiming policy costs for 12th year 1 000 coverage at 19.43 and 28th year at 13.52 and a 23rd year state policy at 11.64 with guaranteed savings versus bonds. Rost represents several big companies and invites inquiries by mail or phone 122. Also asks if your subscription is paid up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Rost
Belleville Kans
Belleville
Kan
Also Mentioned on This Page
County Seat News
Mrs. Carpenter
School Hill
Marceil Preble
Leonard Aspegren
Chas. Pehrson
Wm. Hay
M. Herrick
Iola
Rev
D. W. Herrick
Anna
Curren
Masonic Lodge
Union News
Highway 36
Commission
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