Court House News Items From Belleville District Court
Jurors discharged for possible recall in State vs Fredlund Sigsbeek case. Sheriff Moore transported Emma Beecher Bradley to state hospital after a year at the county farm. Auto tag sales near month end rise with 50 cent penalty next week. 3,181 motor and 351 truck tags issued. Marriage license issued Feb 17 to Vincent M Baxa and Mollie S Straad. will of Neal Elliott admitted Feb 19. Mary E Elliott administratrix. Carl Torrquist estate final settlement Feb 21. John Olson discharged as administrator. Three new civil cases filed: Barton vs Barton et al, Federal Farm Mortgage Corp vs Clair E Davis, Prudential Insurance Co of America vs Fred Doupnik et al, likely heard at May term.
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Andy Moore
Topeka
Emma’ Beecher
Bradley
Belleville
State Hospital
Vincent M. Baxa
Wayne
Mollie. S. Straad
Munden
James McKenna
C. W. (Neal) Elliott
Mary E. Elliott
Carl A. Torrquist
Kackler
John Olson
Victoria Barton
Joseph Barton
Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation
Clair E. Davis
Prudential ‘Insurance Company of America
Fred Doupnik
Mary Downie
Governor Landon to Speak in Lincoln on national issues
Kansas Governor Landon, amid growing talk of a GOP presidential bid, will deliver a principal address on national issues at the Nebraska Republican Founders Day Celebration in Lincoln Nebraska. The February 29 speech will be broadcast nationwide on NBC and CBS networks at 9:00 PM.
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Landon
Lincoln
Nebr
Nebraska
National Broadcasting Company
Columbia Networks
Kansas
Cleveland
Ohio
Kansas Day Club
Home Economics Girls Hold Cake Baking Contest
Second year home economics students at the high school held two cake contests using the same recipe. After school on Monday the cakes were judged by Mrs Reece Mrs Doctor and Miss Mary West. Helen Browns cake won first prize Georgine Johnsons second and Fern Johnsons third. Ribbons were awarded to the winners.
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Reece
Doctor
Mary West
Helen Brown
Georgine Johnson
Fern Johnson
Ribbone
Sale of Household Furnishings From Mrs Brandstrom
The sale of household furnishings belonging to the late Mrs Brand strom will be conducted by administrator Otto Nelson on Saturday afternoon at the home here starting at 1 o'clock. F M Moree to cry the sale and Geo Jeandebeur to serve as clerk.
Appendicitis Operation on Joe Cline in Concordia
Joe Cline underwent an appendectomy at St. Joseph hospital in Concordia Saturday evening. The procedure was performed without complication and he is expected to recover at home.
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Joe ‘Cline
St. Joseph Hospital
Concordia
Notice to Applicants for City Engineer and Pumper Roles
Sealed bids are invited for the offices of city engineer street commissioner and pumper. Applicants must reside in Scandia and remain full time with city duties. The council may reject all bids. Bids due to the city clerk before the city council meeting on Friday evening March 6 1936. Signed S D Blakeley Mayor.
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Scandia
S. D. Blakeley
Methodist Church Announcements and Services
This Thursday afternoon the Ladies Aid will serve at the Gust Nystrom sale. The choir meets at the parsonage this evening. Sunday the Church School begins at 10 o'clock, worship at 11, and Epworth League and evening service at 7 led by Miss Clarice Nelson. Lent banks are due on Easter. The minister is B. W. Selin.
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Ladies Aid
Gust Nystrom
Epworth League
Clarice Nelson
Methodist Church
B. W. Selin
Ada Luther Leaguers to present program at Our Savior's
Our Savior's Lutheran Church hosts 10 o'clock Sunday school and Bible class. Ada Luther Leaguers plan a program Sunday evening at the church. Ladies Aid will entertain Thursday March 5 with Mrs. E A Carlgren serving. The Rv Girls meet March 2 at Hilma Stenson's home.
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Ada Luther Leaguers
Ladies Aid
E. A. ‘Carlgren
Hilma Stensons
Christ
T. QO. Torgeson
Weekend Lent and Church Events Schedule
First Sunday in Lent with Luke 10 17 20 services and Sunday school at 10 morning worship at 11. Luther League exchange program at Norway church Sunday 7 30 PM. Lent season observed with midweek services planned. Swedish services at church parlors Sunday 10 AM. League presents Paying the Fiddler at Kackley school Tuesday March 8.
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Luther League
Lutheran Church
Norway
Kackley
Clifton Henrickson Dies After Illness at Home Near Kackley
Clifton Henrickson, who had been ill with pneumonia for a few days, died Tuesday noon at his home near Kackley. He had recently been summoned for medical attention and was known in the Clifton area. The obituary notes his passing after a brief illness.
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Clifton. Henrickson
Kackley
Clifton HeNrickson
Special Meeting Notice for Drainage District No 1
Drainage District No 1 calls a special meeting for Friday March 6 1986 at 2 00 PM in the township boardroom. All district residents are urged to attend as important matters will be discussed. ED Boman pres. 2t
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Drainage Dist. No. 1
Township Boardroom
Nine Cent Sale Promotes Bargains at The Bargain Spot
A four page ad in The Journal highlights a nine cent sale with numerous bargain offers from The Bargain Spot.
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The
Journal
Manoleth buys house on Cloud Street with March move
Guy Frazier has purchased the Alfy Tingstrom house on Cloud Street and plans to move in around the middle of March.
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Guy.Frazier
Alfy Tingstrom
Cloud Street
Ill With Pneumonia H J Johnson Improves at Home
H J Johnson confined to his home with pneumonia was reported improved Wednesday after being critically ill earlier in the week.
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H. J. Johnson
Acquitted John Fredlund in Sigsbee murder case
John Fredlund was freed last Thursday evening after Judge Kennett directed a verdict of acquittal in the Merritt Sigsbee murder trial. Prosecution indicated the case against Mrs Ed Carter, also implicated, may be revived.
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John Fredlund
Merritt Sigsbee
Kennett
Ed Carter
Nice Weather Returns as Winter Melts This Weekend
After two months of icy blasts spring winds pushed old man winter out. Thursday began moderating and by the weekend the snow melted with temperatures near 65 degrees. Roads were rough where snowdrifts lingered and conditions remained poor in many areas.
Convention Pictures To Be Shown In Courtland
The Courtland American Legion sponsors a showing of motion pictures at the Courtland Opera House next Monday at 7:30 PM. Legion members and families are invited to view footage from the St. Louis Convention including the parade. No charge for Legion members. others may donate to a hat raffle.
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Courtland American Legion
Courtland Opera House
Legion
St. Louis
Veteran moved from Lincoln to Danville hospital
Swan Joseph Nelson formerly at the Veterans' hospital in Lincoln Nebraska has been transferred to the Danville Illinois Veterans' hospital for continued care and treatment.
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Swan Joseph Nelson
Veterans’ Hospital
Lincoln
Nebr
Danville, Illinois
Nystrom Johnson Farm Sale Set For This Afternoon
The Gust Nystrom and John Johnson estate sale will be held at the Nystrom farm this afternoon starting at noon. Nystrom has purchased the Alfy Tingstrom property in Scandia and Tingstroms plan to move to Washington state in the coming months.
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Gust Nystrom
John Johnson
Nystrom
Mr. Nystrom
Alfy Tingstrom
Scandia
Tingstroms
Washington State
Cattle Shipment Leaves for Kansas City
Horton Johnson and Floyd departed Monday with a load of cattle bound for Kansas City.
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Horton Johnson
Floyd
Kansas City
Tournament crowd erupts as food flies after stray ball
Fans recalled the incident when a ball struck trays causing ice cream candy bars and hot dogs to fly across the floor. Officials praised the referees for strict traveling calls and a new trophy for best free throw percentage with Narka grabbing 49 of 90.
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The
G R
Professor Miller
Coach Hardtaker
Narka
Agenda
Scandia
Local Fans Pack Scandia Event as Community Club Buys Trophies
The bulk of the crowd came from Scandia region and the Scandia Community Club covered most rent and donated the trophies. Referees included Principal H. D. Karns of Concordia High School with black hair and Mr. Bardin of Webber who was bald.
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Scandia
H. D. Karns
Concordia High School
Mr. Bardin
Webber
Gross receipts and referee payments for games
The record notes total gross receipts for all games about $432 and each referee paid $30.00. The item presents a compact budget snapshot of event finances and officiating costs.
Early returns indicate rising Kansas income tax receipts
About 4,000 income tax returns filed with the Kansas Income Tax Department show 1935 tax receipts totaling 58,097 dollars, up from 45,668 dollars last year. Ellis D. Bever expects final receipts could rise as much as 30 percent with taxes due by April 15.
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State Income Tax Department
Ellis D. Bever
Kansas Income Tax Department
Farmers Aid in New Farm Plan Gatherings Across Kansas
Kansas county farmers have held regional meetings to craft recommendations on crop acreages and livestock numbers. By March 1 1936 more than ten thousand farmers will have contributed, with county committee members in Republic county listing E A Carlgren Scandia G L McColm Belleville F B Morlan Courtland R G Swenson Belleville and H J Adams county agent.
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Kansas
State Board of Agriculture
C. R. Jaccard
Kansas State College Extension Service
Republic County
E. A. Carlgren
Scandia
George L. McColm
Belleville
F. B. Morlan
Courtland
Ross G. Swenson
H. J. Adams
New Editor Takes Reins of Belleville Telescope
L. L. Coleman becomes editor of The Telescope at Belleville after succeeding A. Q. Miller Jr. who resigns to lead advertising at a daily in Ontario California. Coleman was formerly advertising manager and now assumes complete charge of the paper.
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Belleville Telescope
Telescope
Belleville
L. L. Coleman
A. Q. Miller Jr
Ontario
California
Deputy Assessors to Convene Late This Week
County Clerk Charles H. Strand plans a deputy assessors meeting in the latter part of the week, likely Friday, to issue instructions and supplies for the start of work on March 2. The exact time has not been finalized.
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Charles H. Strand
Busy Day for Joseph Johnson in Kansas City
Joseph Johnson went to Kansas City last Tuesday with a load of cattle. He bought 25 white faced calves and visited his daughter Helen. He was a dinner guest at Ted Ashford's home, a TWA pilot.
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Joseph.Johnson
Kansas City
Helen
Ted Ashford
TWA
Scandia Gym Hosts Packed Night for Cash Customers
The Scandia gym drew a crowded crowd Saturday night as every cash customer managed to enter, demonstrating strong local attendance and ticketing turnout.
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Scandia
Nordell of Agenda Wins Free Throw Contest
Nordell of Agenda won the individual free throw contest with 8 of 10 throws. Billy Reece of Scandia shot 7 of 10.
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Nordell
Agenda
Billy, Reece
Scandia
Jamestown Loaned Bleachers for School Tournament
Bleachers on stage were loaned to the school by Jamestown for the tournament without charge. Thanks, Jamestown, call on us some time.
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Jamestown
Makes Coat From Squirrel Skins
George Stromberg crafted a warm vest from squirrel skins. He hunted the animals, skinned them, prepared the pelts, and sewed the jacket himself.
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George Stromberg
Sixth District GOP Convention Set for Friday in Concordia
The sixth district Republican convention will be held in Concordia on Friday with delegates from Republic County expected to attend.
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Concordia
Republic County
Norway Narka Win Tournament In County Basketball
Large crowds attended the Republic county tournament with Narka boys and Norway girls capturing titles. Narka beat Courtland 19 17 for the boys crown while Norway swept girls rounds defeating Republic Cuba and Agenda with strong margins. All star selections listed include Loring Cuba Norway Republic and Courtland players.
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Republic
Narka
Courtland
Scandia
Cuba
Agenda
Kackley
Munden
Norway
Loring
Skoeny
Wheatley
Ahrens
van Nortwick
Darlington
Wiruth
Elliott
Figgins
Junior High Tourney Set for March 7 at Scandia
Scandia will host a junior high basketball tournament on Saturday March 7 in the school gym. John Heimerich heads the event with eight entered schools Scan dia Cuba Agenda Fairview Norway Republic Munden and Courtland. Trophies for first and second place are donated by the Community Club and city and a consolation prize is provided. A low admission charge will be charged.
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Scandia
John Heimerich
Cuba
Agenda
Fairview
Norway
Republic
Munden
Courtland
Town Team Tourney Set for Scandia Week of March 9
Republic County town teams will play a three night basketball tournament sponsored by the Community Club. Scandia hosts games during the week of March 9 with teams from most county towns and at least eight clubs expected to enter.
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Republic County Town
Community Club
Farm Changes Shift Labor Roles North of Scandia
Mr and Mrs Fred Walters move to the Ahrens farm south of town this week to work for Dr and Mrs Ahrens replacing Lawrence Barlleen who leaves for a lumber camp near Spokane Washington at the start of April. Mr and Mrs A D Squires relocate to the Carl McDowell farm north of Scandia this week. Mr and Mrs Erick Gustavson and family move to the Gust Anderson farm.
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Fred Walters
Ahrens
Walters
Erick Gustavson
Gust. Anderson
Ellsworth Visitors Stay in Scandia Friends Visit
Visitors from Ellsworth Mr and Mrs H G Hahn and Lois Ann spent the weekend in Scandia visiting friends.
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Ellsworth
H. G. ‘Hahn
Lois Ann of
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Scandia
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Sigsbeek
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Tingstrom
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Ada Lutheran Church
ED Boman
Nate Scientifacts
Arnold
WNN
Illinois
Nystrom- Johnson
Karns
Bardin
George ‘Throbeck
Farmers Aid
Farm-Plan
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