New Year Holiday Wrecks and Kansas Health Update
New Year reports list 160 deaths from New Year accidents with 100 auto fatalities versus 500 for Christmas. Governor Elect Payne Ratner, hospital bound in Kansas City, is recovering and may leave today. A major liquor seizure on Highway 14 found 1250 pints worth about 800 wholesale, car bound for Wichita, driver bonded and released.
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Kansas
Payne Ratner
Kansas City
LaVerne Spake
Highway No. 14
Beloit
Illinois
Wichita
Church Notes and Upcoming Meetings Schedule
Church notes list choir practice at the United Brethren parsonage Saturday 7 30 to 8 30 and the first quarterly meeting set for January 12 at 7 30 pm with written reports due. Otterbein Guild moves to January 15 at 2 30 pm and pastors thank Norway and Scandia churches for gifts and kindness.
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U. B
Otterbein Guild
Norway
Scandia
Christmas and New Year Visits Across Imperial and Topeka Families
District 96 residents from Imperial and Topeka share holiday gatherings at the M. A. Larson and related homes. Neighborhood families include Grim Dicke Mainquist Larson Forsberg Lindberg and Nondorf clans with several departures to Kansas City and Topeka. New Year dinner crowds at the Larson home feature O D Grim Marvin Grim L A Nondorf and daughters alongside other local relatives.
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Marvin Grim
Imperial
Nebr
Ernest Dicke
Topeka
M. A. Larson
L. A. Nondorf
Fred Mainquist
Arvid Larson
C. A. Peterson’s
Delores Dicke
Final Settlement Notice in Estate of George L Larson
In Republic County Kansas Probate Court a final settlement hearing for the estate of George L Larson is scheduled for January 20 1939 at 2 PM. Executors Martin L Larson and George C Larson seek discharge of duties and release of sureties with determination of heirs, with the notice attested by Probate Judge Henry H Van Natta.
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Scandia Journal
State OF Kansas
County OF Republic
Republic County
George L. Larson
Court House
Belleville
Martin L. Larson
George C. Larson
Kansas
Henry H. van Natta
Courthouse News Notes Tax Permits and New Officers
One hundred thirty five tax exempt gas permits issued by January 1 per county clerk Chas H Straad. Norway-Beaver township starts a three mile southwest highway project sponsored by the township. Courthouse offices closed for New Year. One county beer license and 25 cigarette licenses issued, with more cigarette licenses possible. Three new courthouse officers assume roles next Monday. Elsie Bowersox becomes register of deeds, Sam Seybold clerk of the court, Jim Rizek county commissioner. Charles Doupnik to succeed Parlee Plotner as county treasurer in October. January 3 motion day in district court with Judge Tom Kennett presiding. QO E Sikes of Cuba opens temporary history office in courthouse basement seeking local material for Republic county history to follow the 1901 Savage history.
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Charles H. Straad
Elsie Bowersox
Josephine Houdek
Sam Seybold
William R. Goodwin
Jim Rizek
William Carpenter
Charles Doupnik
Parlee Plotner
QO. E. Sikes
Cuba
The
Cuba Tribune
Courthuse
Republic County
Sikes
I. O. Savage
Mystery Pinochle Club Hosts New Year Party Notes
District 87 reports a New Year gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. M O Brown with Mystery Pinochle Club members attending. Chester Anderson won high pinochle score. Walter Henry took galloping prize. John P Jensen led in pitch. Numerous households listed as guests. after late hours oyster stew pie and coffee served. Questions about subscription renewal conclude the column.
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J. O. Anderson
Chester Anderson
Charley Farrel
Lewis Wallin
Harry McGregor
Walter Henry
Ralph Moe
Russell Anderson
J. P. Jensen
M. O. Brown
Enoch Monson
Virgil
Alvin Peterson
Belle Etter
Lars Norgard
John Carlson
Kackley
Ralph Jensen
Axel Lindberg
Geraldine Ames
George Ames
John Naslund
Corinne
Wm. Linden
John Fredrickson
Irvin
Will Dodgers
Grant Swensen
Tom Fudge
Concordia
Irvin Nondorf
Eva Sothers
Conrad Florell
Loren Florell
Countywide Civic Duty Urges Shared Support
A call to all residents emphasizes a collective obligation to back a crucial county project. Officials argue broad backing ensures timely completion and long term benefits for schools roads and public services across the region.
Skin Clears After Adlerika Says Verna Schlepp
Verna Schlepp reports she cleared pimples and blemishes after Adlerika. She says the product cleanses both bowels and relieves constipation that worsened her complexion. The claim appears as an advertisement placed at leading druggists.
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Verna Schlepp
New Year Socials and Visits Across Local Families
numerous local residents share New Year visits and small gatherings with relatives and friends. lists include Nelson of Topeka at Adolph Nelson’s, Gust Nystrom with Carlson family, Isaacson family with Noble Isaacson, Virgil Free birthday surprise, Carlson cousin from Oak Hill, Scandia attendees at Blair's Theatre, Genevieve Freed travels to Lincoln for dental work, and various other holiday greetings among Neighbors.
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Chris Nelson
Topeka
Adolph Nelson
Gust Nystrom
C. J. Carlson
Nathan Isaacson
Noble Isaacson
Olus Free
Virgil
Clay Center
Lyle Ocobock
Gwen
Republic
A. L. Larson
Eve Sandborn
Pretty home wedding joins Sylvia Fogelberg to Charles Day
On Christmas Eve at 6 p.m. Sylvia Fogelberg wed Charles Day of Colby at the home of Mr and Mrs Ole Fogelberg. The ceremony was witnessed by relatives and friends. Also noted: Eric Larson, Admire school principal, visits family. Mrs J A Freeburg and sons visit Courtland. Mr and Mrs George Canfield visit R G Thompson home. Journal staff enjoys Florida oranges from G A Nystrom and brother Charles in Orlando, Fla. Ed Wires departs for Norton to spend time there.
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Sylvia
Charles Day
Colby
Eric Larson
Admire
J. A. Freeburg
Courtland
George Canfield
Washington County
R. G. Thompson
Journal Force
Florida
G. A. Nystrom
Charles
Orlando
Fla
Wires
Norton
Will
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