Meridian Highway Ready For Spring Completion In County
The Meridian highway project through the county aims to be finished in the spring. January county commissioners reviewed bills and business from the regular session. The county treasurer notes the New Year automobile license season began January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meridian High Way
S.J. Henry
Dan Cupid
Republic County
District Court
Wm. R. Goodwin
M. L. Hill
Lucille Griffith-Davis
1903 New Year Journal Items Recall Local Happenings
This week’s retro items note Christmas visits and neighborly moves. L V Garman sells his farm to Scandia’s Swanson. Births include Julius Woodka and wife’s daughter born Dec 24. Engagements mention George Edward Loring m Miss Daisy L Fuller. Sunday School officers elected at the Chapel with Brady Bowling as superintendent and Maggie Bushby as secretary among others. John Sjoholm family returns from Kansas City trip. H S Cooper owns a McKinley gold dollar 1903 gifted by St Louis Bank of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Brandstrom
C. J
Daisy L. Fuller
J. D. Fuller
M. O. Moyer
Brady Bowling
Henry Johnson
Maggie Bushby
Bessie West
Bessie, West
Alice Lash
Nettie Fraser
Eva Henry
Virgie Williams
Ed Bushby
Murray Lash
George Bushby
Bertha’ Bushby
Williams
John Sjoholm
Kansas City
Clay Center
H. S. Cooper
St Louis Bank of Commerce
Narka Teams Play Local Opponents Friday Night
Narka high school boys and girls basketball teams will contest local opponents at Miller's court Friday evening. The event highlights Narka’s strong basketball program with prior successes noted. Contact details for inquiries are listed in the notice.
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Narka
Miller’s Court
Mrs John E Fraser Dies in California
Mrs John E Fraser dies in Woodland California after hospital treatment for a malignant ailment. Remains to be brought to Formosa for burial with funeral at the Methodist church. She leaves husband Hugh Fraser and a son Harold 12, mourned by friends in Scandia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Fraser
John. E. Fraser
Harold
Scandia
Editorial Work Recognized for Supt Kannier
Supt Hershel Kannier received a telegram on Tuesday January 4 stating he earned the Kansas State Teachers College at Emporia gold keys this year for journalism work in 1927. He was invited to the Saturday banquet January 7 to give a toast. He previously edited the annual The Sunflower and The Pink Stinker at the college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershel Kannier
Kansas State Teachers College
Mporia
Kannier
Lutheran Church Switches Sunday Langs After Epiphany
The Lutheran Church adopts Swedish for the first Sunday of each month morning services while English remains for all other services following a Tuesday annual meeting. Officers were reelected except Mr. Carl Hammer to the Board of Trustees, reports were encouraging, and the Luther League plans a devotional program Sunday evening on Jesus His Name and Titles. Rev. Chas Pehrson is the pastor.
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Jesus
Carl Hammer
Wm. Swanson
Luther League
Chas. Pehrson
Methodist Church Calendar Notices
Methodist Church announces services next Sunday January 9 at regular time. Board of trustees meets Monday evening January 9 at the parsonage. Ladies Aid gathers Thursday afternoon at the church with hostesses Mrs. John Brandstrom Mrs. John Boman Mrs. Myrtle Sanderson and Miss Ellen Anderson. Rev Lundberg invites all.
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Methodist
Board of Trustees
Ladies’ Aid Society
John Brandstrom
John Boman
Myrtle Sanderson
Ellen Anderson
Presbyterian Church Announces Sunday Services and Bible Reading Drive
The Presbyterian church invites worshipers to Sunday School at ten and a preaching service at eleven with a New Year topic. Gospels are available for latecomers joining the 1928 Bible reading campaign. A special missionary meeting is planned next Tuesday evening at the church. J. M. Mahaffy, Minister.
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Presbyterian Church
S. S
The
J. M. Mahaffy
Repairs Bring Heat Back to United Brethren Church
Furnace repairs completed at United Brethren Church easing heating. Parishioners expect no further heat issues and invite all to Sunday School and church next Sunday morning.
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United Brethren Church
Tantlinger and Thomas Tie The Knot In Kingston
Mr Paul Thomas and Miss Edna Tantlinger of Kingston Missouri were married in Kingston on December 30. They returned home Monday evening and planned to spend New Year’s at J Thomas home but blocked roads delayed them until Monday. They will reside on the Martin Johnson farm near Rackley where Paul has farmed this year. Best wishes for a long and happy life.
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Tantlinger-Thomas
Paul Thomas
Edna Tantlinger
Kingston
J. Thomas
Martin Johnson
Rackley
Paul
VICK HOGUE Weds In Chicago Visit To Hogue Family
Mr and Mrs Shirley Hogue of Chicago visit the Hogue home in town. They married in Chicago on November 18. The bride’s maiden name was Valesta Vick. Shirley worked at the Salt Stores in Chicago and is a high school graduate who starred on the football team. May they enjoy a happy life together.
Scandia's First School in Old Colony House
Editor notes a sketch on Scandia's first school in the Old Colony house. Pete Strom of Republic gathered data from elders and letters to corroborate memory, thanking contributors for this community history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Old Colony
Pete Strom
Republic
Strom
Reminiscence of Scandia School and Colony House Beginnings
In 1870s New Scandinavia later Scandia started a three month school taught by Marie Young. The colony house served as a school and shelter with rough bunks, heavy oak shutters, and a single stove. Pupils included Peter Strom, Oluf Strom, August Rasmussen, and others, many later scattered across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Scandinavia
Scandia
Marie Young
Walter Johnson
Junction City
Jewell
Junction
Manhattan
Jewell City
Colony House
Republic County
U. S
Riverside Cemetery
Young
Peter Strom
Oluf Strom
August Rasmussen
Axel Ellingson
Charlie Larsen
John Mahan van Mahan
al Mahan
George, Garber
Ida Nordmark
Louise, Granstedt
Local Rural Social Notes and Family Visits
Mr Barnes and sons of McPherson Kansas husked corn for Tom and Roy Gile. Several schools began this Monday while others have longer sessions. Mrs Hattie Loofborrow attends Highland Ladies Aid this Phuxsday afternoon. Mr and Mrs N P Howard of McPherson visited Lon Eagle. Holiday visits include Henry Gile with Manhattan and Miss Anna Thompson at the Lloyd Kelly home. Mrs Kelly improves. Irene Sherrard of Belleville visited her parents. A group including Sarah Gile and others spent Wednesday at the Lloyd McGregor home. Ice was put up by Hans Jensen E A McGregor and M Stensons. Evelyn Bassett holidaying with grandmother Mrs Bassett of Concordia. Roy Moore visited Henry Gile. Mrs Charlie Walter visited her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Barnes
Loring Couple's Twenty Fifth Wedding Anniversary
December 23 marked the twenty fifth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Loring with relatives visiting and sharing a feast. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Loring, Will and Charley Loring, Richard Loring, Leonard Aspegren, Geo. Larson, Sam Méhin, H. Homan, Carl Reece and families, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bowling, Geo. Larson Sr., Clyde Norris and Carroll. The couple received a set of silver knives and forks as a gift, and Mrs. Richard Loring baked a wedding cake decorated with 25 candles serving as the centerpiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Loring
Wm. Loring
Will
Charley
Richard Loring
Leonard Aspegren
Geo. Larson
Sam Mé@hin
H. Hohman
Carl Reece
Harold Bowling
Geo. Larson, Sr
Clyde Norris
Carrol
Lori
Cheering visit at Concordia hospital recovery home
Miss Mabel Berggren, recovering from an operation, received a warm visit at her home on Wednesday evening. Friends brought a lunch and enjoyed the time together. Attendees included Carrie Abere, Mary West, Florence Lervold, Maxell, Blanch Hageman, Mrs Emil Forsberg, Helen, Mrs. Ann Wohlfort, Mrs. Elmer Olson, and Mrs. E. C. Wires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Berggren
Concordia Hospital
Carrie Abere
Mary—West
Florence
Lervold Fla Maxell
Blanch Hageman
Emil Forsberg
Helen
Ann Wohlfort
Elmer Olson
E. C. Wires
Cooper to Attend State Board Meeting in Topeka
L. E. Cooper plans to travel to Topeka Wednesday of next week for a state board of agriculture meeting. He will present the North Central Kansas fair report for the year 1927 to the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Cooper
Topeka
State Board of Agriculture
Kansar
Miss Mabel Berggren Thanks Friends for Support
Miss Mabel Berggren extends thanks to friends who sent flowers messages of cheer and calls while she was in Concordia hospital. Miss Mabel Hageman superintendent of St. Augustina hospital Chicago surprised her parents on a short visit. Wyoming Jump and Colorado coal on track soon. Leave orders now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Berggren
Concordia
Mabel Hageman
St. Augustina Hospital
Chicago
S. A. Hageman
Wyoming
Colorado Nu
C. E
Kansas Sees New Chinese Elm For Drought Tough Windbreaks
The State Forest Nursery at Fort Hays Experiment Station offers thousands of Chinese Elm seedlings for general distribution in Kansas. The hardy trees tolerate drought and extreme temperatures, ideal for windbreaks and shade in western Kansas. Fourteen hardy broadleaf and evergreen varieties are available, with other hardy species and shrubs offered as well. The 1928 nursery catalogue is now issued, contact L. C. Aicher, Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Fort Hays Experiment Station
United States
Forest Service
L. C. Aicher
Robbery at Courtland House Stirs Local CPR News
The home of John Gunnison in Courtland was entered Tuesday night while he was away. $147 in savings was stolen from a coffee can in the cupboard. Bloodhounds from Concordia tracked the area but yielded no clues to the burglars.
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John Gunnison
Courtland
Concordia
Gunnison
Rock Island
Christmas Vacation and School News from Scandia
Readable school notes from Scandia report a Christmas break for grade and high school pupils, a seniors led Christmas program with a Santa Claus, and plans for senior plays. Staff announce makeup work for absences, late students to study hall, and after school discipline. The Journalism class will publish the February Scandia Journal.
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Parlee Plotner
Dorothy Aspegren
Euelah Barrett
Jake Soofer
Dee Housholder
Delber Forsberg
Eskil Lundberg
Howard Mahan
Winona
A. E. Horn
Meryl Horn
McCarthy's
Dudley Doctor
Katheryn Pohlman
Santa Claus
Edith
Miltonvale
Kansas
Scandia
Christian Athens
Holdridge
Nebr
Social Service Committee
Lincoln
Jeanne ‘Plotner
Hershe’ Kannier
Ted Hanson
Hershel Kannier
Coats
Mr. Kannier
Mrs. Kannier
W. J. Matthias
Hutchinson
Matthias
Hetg
Scandia Journal
Chevrolet Car Display Promises New Features Friday
Karl Hugos announces a new Chevrolet will be shown at his garage this Friday afternoon inviting the community to view it. The car features new innovations and a fresh price, with the motor car year shaping up to be a sensational one for buyers.
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Karl Hugos
Prepare Next Pt Program For January PTA Meeting
The January PTA meeting at the high school auditorium on the 11th will feature Rev. Chas Pehrson as principal speaker. Miss Wayland's room offers a 20 minute program with violin duet by Mary Ellen Brewer and Jeanette Ahrens. A discussion period will follow focusing on school and community problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers Association
Chas. Pehrson
Miss Wayland
Mary Ellen Brewer
Jeanette Ahrens
U. S
Surprise party honors Mr W P Shivvers at home
A Sunday evening gathering hosted by all of Mr Shivvers’s employees and families celebrated with a musical program by Mrs Fd Nondorf Walter Anderson and Dotty. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Allen Somers Mr and Mrs Walter Anderson and Dotty Mr and Mrs Jerry Strand O Washington O J Wetzel and family J R Shivvers and family Mr and Mrs Earl Cahill and sons Lilah Moller Mr Parrack Raymond Cooper and Cecil Moller Margaret Corbin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Shivvers
Allen Somers
Walter Anderson
Dotty
Jerry Strand
Washington
O. J. Wetzel
J. R. Shiv
Earl Cahill
Lilah Moller
Mr. Parrack
Raymond ‘Cooper
E. J. Aes
Cecil Moller
Margaret Corbin
Unusual Solar Phenomenon Observed After Snowstorm
A observer notes a large circular halo around the sun and two bright sun dogs to its sides after a snowstorm. The writer, not an astronomer, calls it an unusual occurrence and wonders about its weather implication, observing at about 10:30 in the morning.
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C. W
Noted Missionary Coming to Umatilla Church
Rev. J. M. Cornelison, Kentucky born and educated, began work among the Umatillas at twenty two. He created a grammar, taught farming, and served twenty five years, like Marcus Whitman. He will speak at the Presbyterian church next Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. All are invited to hear him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Cornelison
Kentucky
Umatillas
Marcus Whitman
Cornelison
Presbyterian Church
Cold spell continues with little moisture for crops
Last week saw extremely cold temperatures with subzero readings dominating the holiday period. Moderation has not occurred this week and about two inches of snow fell recently, though wheat remains in urgent need of moisture.
New Officers Installed by Royal Neighbors
The Royal Neighbors held a January 4 meeting with a strong turnout. New officers installed include Anna Gunter as oracle Ruby Othberg as vice oracle Grace Moe as chancellor Lottie Summers as past oracle Bess Summers as recorder Irene Mahan as receiver Emma Weislogel as inner sentinel Mrs Oscar McMurray as outer sentinel Mrs K Tedrow May White and Adelia Tingstrom as managers. Serving committee: Mrs G A Mathis Mrs R Denoyer and Mrs Alfy Tingstrom.
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Anna Gunter
Oracle
Ruby Othberg
Grace,Moe
Lottie Summers
Bess Summers
Irene ‘Mahan
Emma Weislogel
Inner-Sentinal
Oscar McMurray
K. Tedrow
May White
Adelia Tingstrom
G. A. Mathis
R. Denoyer
Alfy Tingstrom
Cline Sets Corn Husking Record At Local Farm
Joe Cline husked corn for fifty four days averaging 127 bushels daily. In the last nine days his output rose to 157 bushels per day and he unloaded on a field pile. Total yield reached 6,858 bushels with seven cents a bushel wages.
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Joe Cline
Criders Host New Year's Eve for Elmer Before Ft Snelling
Mr and Mrs J W Crider entertained many friends at their home on New Year s Eve in honor of their son Elmer who returned the next day to Ft Snelling Minn
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Crider
Elmer
Ft. Snelling
Minn
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Court House
Wm. Hay
van Natta
Nebraska
Harold W. McDonald
Pearl W. Walker
Geneva
Dwight M. Rosenaint
Shickley
Dorothy Walker
L. Schrophiér
Carmen D Walker
Cal-vin
McPherren
Thomas Calvin McPherren
Republic Co. Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Frank A. Johnson
Elmer H. Corbin
Helen E. Bonte
Clarence W. Widlick
Friend
Lenora M. Juneck
Chester
Reimitz
Alfred W. Anderson
Lillie L. Schmit
Hebron
McKenna
Belleville
Lee Goodyear
Gerald
Belleville High School
Bellevill
Marcel
Curl
Ray Tingtsrom
Fred Ward
John E. Fraser
California
Lundberg
By P. T. Strom
Berntine ,Granstedt
Emma Garber
Anna Peterson
Melvina Hubbard
Maggie Hubbard
Lizzie McGuire
Hannah Mahan
School Hill
Jetty Green
Chevrolet
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