Local social guests visit regional families for weekend meals
Mr and Mrs Godfrey Boman and Emily Emil Boman joined Mr and Mrs Milo Johnson for Sunday dinner. Mr and Mrs George Stromberg hosted with Georgie. Mr Wallace Aspeten and Mrs Dale Hansen visited with Cheryl of Lincoln Nebraska at the George Larson home Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godfrey Boman
Emily
Emil Boman
Milo Johnson
George Stromberg
Georgie
Wallace Aspegten
Dale Hansen
Cheryl
Lincoln, Nebr
George Larson
Local Families Visit After Pueblo Trip
Mr and Mrs Carl Erickson and Bill were Friday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Dewey Johnson and girls. Mr and Mrs Ben Dewoyer and Mr and Mrs George Cardwell and Steven arrived home Friday after spending the past week with Mr and Mrs Bill Willis and family and other relatives in Pueblo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Erickson
Bill
Dewey ‘Johnson
Ben Dewoyer
George .Cardwell
Steven
Bill Willis
Pueblo
Cola
Tela
Floods once fatal, now far less deadly in 20 year span
U S Weather Bureau data show 4 728 flood fatalities from 1934 to 1953 with major declines in recent years. About 50 lives were lost in 1954 provisional figures. Levees dams and flood walls reduce toll, aided by forecasting and Red Cross response. Ohio and Missouri rivers accounted for about one fifth and one quarter of deaths. Most fatalities occurred April through July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
United States
United States Weather Bureau
Texas
Army
American Red Cross
Ohio
Missouri
Cumberland Gap Declared National Historic Park
Cumberland Gap in the Appalachian range is dedicated as a national historical park after a 35 year effort. The three states contributed over 20 000 acres of mountain land. The park sits where Virginia Kentucky and Tennessee meet, with Pinnacle Rock offering views of Georgia Alabama and North Carolina on clear days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cumberland Gap
Daniel Boone
Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
Pinnacle Rock
Georgia
Alabama
North Carolina
Thomas, Walker
College of William and Mary
Believing Makes It So in This Instance
Milwaukee entrepreneur Bill Rothe used a simple idea to boost business by distributing 1000 buttons reading Business is GOOD. Waitresses wore them and gave them to customers, turning a joke into a small publicity win and prompting a third round of 1000 buttons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Bill Rothe
Rothe
Speeders Invited to Join Novel Club in Durham
Speeders convicted in Harnett County are invited to join a 55 club. Membership cards note eligibility by reason of conviction and promise to help in the fight against speeding in Harnett County and North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
N.C
Harnett County
North Carolina
They Accept Charleston Thieves Target Valley Motor Sales
Thieves stole a 1953 truck valued at $1000 from Valley Motor Sales in Charleston. Officials said the truck stood on the lot with a cardboard sign inviting theft reading come in and steal this one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W.va
The
Valley Motor Sales Company
Hohman and Bollinger Return Home from Kansas City Visit
Ivelyn Hohman returned to her home in Kansas City Tuesday after a weekend with her mother Mrs Anna Hohman. Steven Bollinger also returned to his Kansas City home after spending the past week here with his grandmother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivelyn
Hohman
Kansas City
Anna Hohman
Steven
Bollinger
Florence Stafford Edith Simms Share Saturday Afternoon Visit
Mrs. Florence Stafford and Mrs. Edith Simms spent Saturday afternoon with Mrs. Cameron Lowe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Stafford
Edith Simms
Cameron
Lowe
Mr. Roy Thomas and Mrs. Roy Thomas Visit Lowe Home
Mr and Mrs Roy Thomas were evening guests of Mr and Mrs Cameron Lowe at their home, sharing a social gathering. The note records a cordial, private visit between the families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Thomas
Cameron Lowe
Local Quartet Appears in Entertainment Tour
Larry O'Brien Melvin O'Brien Dor an O'Brien Dennis Linden and Dale Morehead traveled to Kearney Nebraska Friday evening and appeared on stage. They performed songs and activities that provided very fine entertainment for the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry
O’brien
Melvin O'Brien
Doran O'Brien
Dennis Linden
Dale Morehead
Social guests at L. S. Richards residence Saturday
Saturday evening guests at the L. S. Richards home included Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Rumfelt and Donald of Buhl Idaho Mr. and Mrs. Donald Richards and Mrs. E. Porter Ahrens Mrs. Arnold J. Perry and Ann Mr. and Mrs. Chris E. Nelson and Mr. and Mrs. Warren Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. S. Richards
C. M. Rumfelt
Donald
Buhl, Idaho
Lervolds Visit Relatives in Scandia This Weekend
Mr and Mrs Chester Lervold of Wichita spent the weekend with relatives in Scandia returning home after a short family visit in the town named for its Scandinavian roots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Lervold
Wichita
Scandia
Richards Family Plans Move to Liberal for New Home
Mr and Mrs Donald Richards and their sons visit Mr and Mrs L B Richards before leaving next week to settle in Liberal where they will make their new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Richards
Rasmussen Guests From Lincoln Nebraska
Mr and Mrs Junior Rasmussen and family of Lincoln Nebraska were Saturday overnight guests of Mr and Mrs Ralph Rasmussen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Rasmussen
Lincoln, Nebr
Ralph Rasmussen
RichArd Loring Home Hosts Local Guests
Mr and Mrs Lee Loring Bette Lea and Arnold and Lawrence Stensons spent Monday afternoon at the Richard Loring home in a social gathering with local acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Loring
Bette Lea
Arnold and
Lawrence Stensons
Richard Loring
Propane Bottles Fell Nor Farm Supply Lost Ring
An ad notes a lost gold ring with ruby and Masonic emblem seeks return to Lester Richards. The same page lists pianos and organs for sale from King Music Co in Wichita with several models and discounts, plus an inquiry about two residential building lots in Scandia offered by Jim Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Richards
Scandia
Jim Baker
Ite
Newcomb Ladies Attend Friday Evening at Dovels
Mrs John Newcomb and Mrs Herman Newcomb joined Friday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Rodney Dovel for a social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Newcomb
Herman ‘Newcomb
Rodney Dovel
Dinner guests at Mrs Ag Nes Cardwell home
Monday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Charley Cardwell Kenneth and Janet Mr and Mrs Duain Greenslade Sam Greenslade Mr and Mrs Homer Cardwell Mr and Mrs Rege Cardwell and Steven in a local gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Cardwell
Char ‘Ley ‘Cardwell
Kenneth and
aJnet
Duaine Greenslade
Sam Greenslade
Homer Cardwell
Rege Cardwell
Steven
Mr and Mrs George Fike Visit Rodney Dovel Couple
Mr and Mrs George Fike Sr were Monday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Rodney Dovel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Fike, Sr
Rodney Dovel
Greenslade Guests of Thull Family in Cawker City
Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Jack Thull and family in Cawker City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duaine Greenslade
Mrs
Jack Thull
Cawker City
Friday Dinner Guests Gather at Carlson Residence
Friday dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. Loren Hedstrom and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ephrian Hedstrom and family, Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Hedstrom, Mrs. Hilla Hugos, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Bergstrom and family, Mrs. John Bergstrom and Inez, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Mochure, Alana and Alan of Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aunt Carlson
Loren Hedstrom
Ephrian Hedstrom
A. N. Hedstrom
Hilla Hugos
Ivan Bergstrom
John Bergstrom
Inez
Bill Mochure
Alana
Alan
Republic
Cooper Couple Weekend Guests at Algot Anderson Home
Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Cooper were Sunday evening guests at the Algot Anderson home, sharing a light social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. R. E. Cooper
Algot Anderson Home
Spitler and Anita Visit Loring and Medlin Family
Mr and Mrs Gene Spitler and Anita of Court were Wednesday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Richard Loring and Mrs Maurice Medlin and children of Riley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Spitler
Anita
Court
Richard Loring
Maurice Medlin
Riley
Dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Glenn Loring
A Monday dinner was hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs Glenn Loring. Attending were Mr and Mrs Maurice Medlin Neal JoAnn and Jan of Riley Mr and Mrs Richard Loring and Mr and Mrs Lee Loring Bette Lea and Arnold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Loring
Maurice Medlin
Neal, JoAnn
Jan of
Riley
Richard Loring
Lee Loring
Bette Lea
Arnold
Evelyn Hohman Dinner Guest in Kansas City
Evelyn Hohman of Kansas City was a Monday dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charley Hohman at their home greatly delighting the hosts with her return visit and pleasant conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Hohman
Kansas City
Charley Hohman
New Year Dinner Guests At Mrs Hohman Home
Mrs Anna Hohman entertained guests for New Year including Evelyn Hohman and Steven Bollinger of Kansas City Mr and Mrs Vic Brown and Mark of Republic and Mr and Mrs Charley Hohman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Hohman
Evelyn Hohman
Steven Bollinger
Kansas City
Vic Brown
Mark
Republic
Charley Hohman
Parker Family Visits Cameron Lowe Household
Mr and Mrs C B Parker and their children of Concordia spent Monday with Mr and Mrs Cameron Lowe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. BE. Parker
Concordia
Cameron Lowe
Isaacson Family Visit With Mrs Isaacson and Ida
Mr and Mrs Edwin Isaacson and granddaughter visited Friday with Mrs Albertina Isaacson and Ida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Isaacson
Albertina Isaacson
Ida
Weekend Visitors Share Dinner at Local Home
Monday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Stafford and Bernita included Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Smith and Ramona, Mr. and Mrs. Pat Sandell and children, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Brown and children, Mrs. Tekla Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Aspegren, Mrs. Dave Hansen and Cheryl of Lincoln, Nebraska. They were Wednesday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Don Larson and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew ‘Stafford
Bernita
Vernon Smith
Ramona
Wallace Aspegren
Dave Hansen
Cheryl
Lincoln, Nebr
Don Larson
Mrs Mauda Farell Hosts Berggren and Scrivner Guests
Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren and David Scrivner were Saturday evening guests of Mrs Mauda Farell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Berggren
David Scrivner
Mauda Farell
Cady Family Sunday Dinner Guests Include James Cady Family
Mr and Mrs Keith Cady and their daughters were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs John Cady. Afternoon visitors included Mr and Mrs James Cady and Jolene of Scotteville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Cady
John Cady
James Cady
Jolene
Scotteville
Topeka Guests Honor Mrs Swengon Sunday
Rev and Mrs N H Pearson Mr and Mrs Algor Anderson and Mrs Gd P Rydell of Topeka were Sunday afternoon guests of Mrs S J Swengon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. H. Pearson
Algor Anderson
Gd. P. Rydell
Topeka
S. J. Swengon
Mrs Ridell Visits With Topeka Friends
Mrs C P Ridell of Topeka is spending a few weeks with Mr and Mrs Algot Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. C. P. Ridell of
Topeka
Mrs
Algot Anderson
Mrs Esther Yount Visits Rexford Sister and Brother-in-law
Mrs Esther Yount of Rexford visited her sister Mrs Bill Wilson and Mr Wilson on Thursday continuing family ties in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Yount
Rexford
Bill Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Neighbors Visit Residents in Minden and Climax
Mrs. Robert White sr and Amos from Minden Nebr visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Bill Wilson. Mrs White is a cousin of Mr Wilson. Mr and Mrs Paul Wolfe of Climax were Wednesday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Wallace Aspegren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert White, Sr
Amos
Minden, Nebr
Bill Wilsom
Paul Wolfe
Climax
Mrs
Wallace Aspegren
Luncheon Callers Visit Mrs Dart in Belleville
Mrs Paul Wolf of Climax Mrs Dale Hansen and Cheryl of Lincoln Neb and Mrs Wallace Aspegren called on Mrs John Dart in Belleville Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Wolf
Climax
Dale Hansen
Cheryl
Lincoln, Nebr
Wallace Aspegren
John Dart
Belleville
Hastings Guests Visit Republic Family Pair
Mr and Mrs Ray Noble of Hastings Nebr and Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren and Donna were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Clarence Berggren and family of Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Noble
Hastings Nebr
Grant Berggren
Donna
Clarence Berggren
Republic
Salina Weekend Visit by McIntyres and Dennis
Mr. and Mrs. Don McIntyre and Dennis from Salina spent the weekend with the Grant Berggren family at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don McIntyre
Dennis of
Salina
Grant Berggren
Mrs Medlin and family visit Loring household
Mrs Maurice Medlin and children from Riley and Mrs Richard Loring spent Wednesday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Ed Loring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Medlin
Riley
Richard Loring
Ed Loring
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Fashion Cleaners
Swift and CO
SWIFT
Swift and Company
Joyce Johnson, Mer
Royal Cafe
Gay
A. M. Sanborn Lumber
L. L. Hobson
Mgr
Bocheler
Cumberland Gap Now National Park
Lawbreakers
Novel Club
Aena
Enea
Norway
Betsy Ross
Baldwin Aerosonic
Baldwin W
Murray
King Music Co
Baldwin Distributors
East
Kellogg
Kansas
Sunday World Herald
Haggman
Rexall
Farm Burhaunsuraace
Barced D. Yosenson
Archie Larson
Phone
Boellevisie
Bob
R.C.A. Victor
Philco
J. E. Freed
Belleville, Kansas
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