Amana Fatheran Centen nial Plans Noted
Plans outline May 5-6 celebration for Amana Fatheran church centennial with attendees including Mrs Algot Anderson Ifir Mrs Homer Cardwell Harvey Melby Carl E Lareon Rob ert Ervold Delbert Aspgren Russell Ervold Kenneth Tuley Rev Arnold Wuertz and guests from Reece home. Pizza party and New Year activities noted with local families and church events.
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Algot. Anderson Ifir
Homer
Cardwell
Harvey
Melby
Carl E. Lareon
Robert
Ervold
Delbert ‘Aspegren
Russell Lervold
Kenneth Tuley
Arnold Wuertz
New Year Customs in Sweden A Traditional Slice of Life
The account recalls Swedish New Year and Christmas customs from a small community. People believed a rooster’s crow at midnight omen'd misfortune, sneezing at the table warned death, and youths searched an ice hole for a future mate. Folks broke cracked pottery to avoid bad luck and stayed home to celebrate with radio or TV while a favorite actor recited Tennyson's Ring Out Wild Bells.
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Sweden
Tennyson
Local notes on weddings farms weather and people in Kansas
A collection of small items notes and anecdotes from Kansas reporting on wedding rumors local visits by Mrs Riddlesbarger and John Scott in Manila memories of blizzards and storms changes in county buildings new barns and farm activity conversations about temperance governor Stanley and remarks on liquor behavior plus a quirky critique of land and farming shown through a fanciful numerical analogy about an acre of land and a glass of sugar water
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Cis
Kansas
Stanley
S . Jetter
Norway Bulletin School Certifies Charley Nelson
Charley Nelson received a certificate at the last teacher's examination. A brother of Curtis Rambo is expected to spend Thanksgiving. J Nelson and J Johnson visited Beloit last week. Peter Pehrson went to Lindsburg. Blosser built new cattle sheds west of town. A fire started from J J Sumpter's pine set and damaged cattle sheds. Ship crushed after processing by Sampson and Schley referenced with mixed sentiment.
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Charley Nelson
Curtis Rambo
Messrs
J Nelson
J Johnson
Beloit
Peter Pehrson
Lindsburg
Quincy
Blosser
Catte
Sumpter
Maria
Sampson
Schley
District 48 Social Notes Highlight Local Names
District 48 entries show Mr Ainsworth teaching with a single pupil on Monday. C H Ames cleared a path for his team on Tuesday. Mike O Neal traveled with family to Van Skeel's for dinner. Mr N EGile and kin attended Sunday school and dined at JM Loofbourrow's. Howard Ames received the bicycle instead of Monday.
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Mike O'Neal
van Skeel’s
N.egile
JM .Loofbourrow
F B Ames
Howard
Language of color terms explained in dialect dialog
The Washington Star excerpt uses dialect to illustrate color based labels within a family. It contrasts white terms with self description of skin tones from black family members.
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Mammy
Pickaninny
Jim
Dean
Washington Star
Prospecting plan evokes saloon or undertaking business
In a clipped exchange from the Indianapolis Journal a man weighs future ventures while joking about going to the Klondike for gold. He contemplates opening a saloon or a combined undertaking and shipping establishment as his next venture.
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Klondike
Indianapolis Journal
Westy Watkins and Higgina Mock Wealth in Talk
A brief note from the Indianapolly Journal quotes Westy Watkins and Higgina in a humorous exchange about money and drinking. The dialogue hints at the burden of wealth and temptation and frames the era's social mores.
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Westy
Watkins
Indianapolly Journm
Bitter disappointments blamed for sudden distress at station
A woman misled by a suitor’s promises undertook premature plans and fainted on a platform after missing a train. The report notes how unexpected news or startling events can disrupt women and lead to personal upheaval and blameless misfortune.
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Hiurvnens
Cerpet
Pesticide license exams and home sewing pattern change notes
Extension notices outline pesticide applicator licensing under Kansas law with exams at 10 AM and study guides at the County Extension Office. Also warned home sewers patterns in recent months run larger by one inch in most adult sizes, prompting measurement checks.
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Kansas
County Extension Office
Weist
Marsha Sorthanke
County Extension Home Economiat
Amata Theran Youth Rally Draws Denver Crowd
Five youth participants attended the Amata Theran Youth Rally in Denver last week. Over four thousand people joined the event. snow fell as attendees departed, slowing their progress.
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Amata Intheran
Denver
Basement door offers direct exit and safety for homes
The Bilco door, a steel basement entry, provides a direct outside exit for fires and emergencies. It also enhances daily access for hauling items and links outdoor living areas. Inexpensive and easy to install, it can be finished to match the house. for more details write to The Bilco Company in New Haven CT.
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Bilco
Department 41
Bilco Company
New Haven
Connecticut
Local Church Schedules and Pastors Listed
Community church notices list pastors and service times for Scandia Norway Amana and Our Saviors Lutheran churches with Sunday School and worship times. Names include Lyle Miller Arnold Wuertz Korvig John Jones and reference to church locations and service hours.
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United Methodist Church
Miller
Wuertz
Scandia
Lyle Miller
Norway
Korvig
Y Kansas
John Jones
Frustor
Cranberry Punch Recipe Shared At Holiday Party
Home economists at Corning Glass Works test kitchens present a non alcoholic cranberry punch recipe ideal for entertaining. The article details heatable glass punch bowls, ingredients including pineapple juice and spices, and serving instructions. It also covers Republic County 4 H judging school notes with speakers from Kansas State University and participant lists.
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Corning Glass Works
Republic County Extension
Robert Gilbert
Dean Dicken
Chuck Marr
Kansas State University
Belleville
Dicken
Area Extension Agronomist
Republic County
John Polansky
Marr
High Schre
Rachelle Baxa
Janet Baxa
Bruce Runft
Marilyn Waite
Cecilia Kasl
Tim Denk
Diane Holloway
Perry Trecek
Gordon Dowell
Jeff Filinger
Betty Zenger
Merle Hadachek
Lorene
Brenda Dowell
Michael Hadachek
Cheryl Wiche
House for Sale and Furniture Seeks Quick Offer
Two bedroom house for sale ideal for a couple with a usable early American couch in good condition. Contact Gail Stanley Bates at 5355-2849 for details dated 4/25.
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Gail Stanley’ Bates
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Lervold
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Kent
Larson
Sharon Runft
Laura Logan
David Scrivner
Mary Ann Waite
Neil Combs
Cindy Erickson
Linda Lindecrantz
Mre Gud
Bierg Isaacson
Harold Mahan
Harry Appel
Vernice Swanson
Patton Policiea
Western’ Power
Ance Fligh
Hastowel
Grammer
CH. Bixler
Crainor
Primaral
Il. A. Stowell
Chas Ball
Kansas City
DH Riddlesbarger
Nebraska
John Scott
Republic Co
Hay
Jay
Cang Aga W
Scott
Manila
Hobart
Wm West
Jerome
Isadore Bowersox
Chas Fulcomer
Alfred
Albert Kallman
Edward Goodwin
Norway Bulletin
Trousseau
The
Scandia Journal
Colony House Antiques
Velda Sothers
OUR Saviors Lutheran
H Crops and Garden Judging School
Tugnee
Tibbetts Bros
Kenneth Fischer
Douglas
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