War Department letter on Republican River flood control study
Secretary of War Harry H. Woodring informs Kansan readers that the Department will review river flood control plans with the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors. The letter notes submission to Congress with findings and recommendations and thanks the recipient for interest in Republican River flood control. Data will be forwarded to Colonel Star devant and Captain Neilson for the survey report.
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Board “of Engineers For
Harribors
Congress
Republican River
Department
Yia
Star
Devant
Neilson
Alsso
Harry H. Woodring
Secretary of War
Notice of Appointment Administrators C. T. A Strom Estate
In the Probate Court of Republic County Kansas Olaf B Strom deceased. Pearl O Strom and Clarence W Strom appointed as Administrators C T A on January 6 1940. Creditor and heir claims must be filed within nine months from first publication or be barred. Henry H VanNatta Probate Judge attests.
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Republic County
Kansas
Olaf B. Strom
Pearl O. Strom
Clarence W. Strom
Sherdahl family notes and social gatherings
Local residents including Mr. and Mrs. Homer Cardwell and families, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Haskins, the Stroms, Kathrinebergs, and others attend visits and social events. A Social Hour Club meeting is planned with Mrs. Louise Strom on Thursday January 11, and a Pleasant Grove school event is announced for Friday evening January 12. Community members travel to Concordia Belleville and REA meeting activity is noted.
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Joe Cline
Familly
Homer Cardwell
Bill Haskins
Charley Tipton
Billy
Clarence Strom
Pearl
Alfred Strom
P. T. Strom
Emer Larsen
Glenn
Marjorie Butler
Concordia
Louise Strom
Clarence Kathrine
Millie Kathrinebergs
Ethel
YP. T. Strom
REA
Belleville
Davis and Clifford
Idaho
Flossie Rasmussen
E. K. Erickson
Ott
Oberlin
Church Notes and Announcements
United Brethren Church led by Rev. Bertha Fogelberg schedules Sunday School and preaching at 11 with Brotherhood Day observance in Norway. Sunday School also held in the morning at Scandia.
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United Brethren Church
Bertha Fogelberg
Brotherhood
Norway
Scandia
Our Saviours Lutheran Norway V Aaker Pastor
Sunday School and Bible classes at 10 a m. Everyone welcome. Luther League meets Sunday evening with a good program and installation of officers for the coming year.
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Luther League
Church Services and Dorcas Postponed Notice
Morning worship at 11 AM and Sunday School at 10 AM. Training class at 6:45 PM and evening worship at 7:45 PM. Dorcas postponed to Friday January 19. Hostesses listed as Mrs. S J Swenson Mrs. Paul Erickson Mrs Guy Frazier and Dena Anderson. Members urged to attend all services this year.
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Dorcas
S. J. Swenson
Paul Erickson
Guy Frazier
Dena Anderson
Norway Church Week of Prayer and Notices
The notes invite members to a Week of Prayer at United Brethren church with guest speakers on Thursday and Friday evenings. Sunday 11 a.m. features Rev. C. A. Fisher of Belleville. 10 a.m. Sunday School. 7:30 p.m. Epworth League hosts visitors from Republic and White Rock. Epworth League events and Sunshine Circle gatherings are announced, plus a wish for a productive 1940 through faith and attendance. The column lists various local visits, guests, and social gatherings involving residents of Belleville and nearby towns.
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Thursady
United Brethren Church
C. A. Fisher
Belleville
Epworth League
Republic
White Rock
Otto Nelson
Sunshine Circle
New Year Weekend Visits Across Local Families
Dane G. Bales and George Hanson from Logan joined Dr. and Mrs. E. Porter Ahrens and daughters for New Year Day. N. F. Cooper Ralph Adela Tingstrom and sons stayed with Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Tingstrom. Maurice Medlin and Sherman Skidmore visited Richard Loring and sons. Verlee Reece Lyle Marshall and Harold Johnson joined Archie Larson and Betty Irene for Sunday supper. Ross Johnson and Robert of Glendale California left after a two week visit with W. A. Johnsons. Harvey Hammer Nina Jean were Sunday supper guests at Lars Hammer’s home.
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R. S. Graham
Lovewell
K. M. Ross
Clarke
John Graham
O. K. Pinochle Club
Jack Larson
Clark Bailey
Malvin Smart
Guy Butler
California
Jerry Strand
Washington
Fred Wager
Walter Guiot
Fred Guiot
Lyle Medlin
Grand Island
Nebr
Sherman Skidmore
Arnold
Leonard Lahodny
Richard Loring
Glenn
J. R. Hugos
F. L. Dutton
Maurice Medlin
Jamestown
Medlin
Leland
Bill Brewer
Belleville
Maurice Hammer
Donald Wright
Lynette
G. W. Wright
Merle Wright
Varnon Wright
Harold Hammer
Dane G. Bales
George Hanson
Logan
Mrs. E. Porter Ahrens
N. F. Cooper
Ralph
Adela Tingstrom and Sons
R. E. Tingstrom
Richard Loring and
Sons
Verlee Reece
Lyle Marshall
Harold Johnson
Mrs
Archie Larson
Betty Irene
Ross Johnson
Robert
Glendale
Calif
W. A. Johnson
Harvey Hammer
Nina Jean
Lars Hammer
Presbyterian Church Activities Seek Warm Faithful Attendance
Presbyterian Church in Scandia hosts Sabbath School at 10:30 with 11:00 worship led by Minister Jay C. Everett. Dr. Everett preaches at 9:45 in Rydal, followed by Bible instruction. Scandia young people meet at 7 p m in the basement chapel. January hosts are Mr and Mrs Rogers. Week of Prayer closes with services at 7:30 p m in United Brethren church. A notice notes a forthcoming lut-figk slipper event in the Presbyterian dining room and the January 11 Presbytery Day in Salina with the Moderator and boards visiting.
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Scandia
Rydal
Everett
Scandia Presbyterian
Rogers
United Brethren Church
Dey
Salina
General Assembly
Hammer Family Host and Visits Note
Harvey and Harold Hammer were guests of their parents Mr and Mrs Lars Hammer and Iver Monday. Mrs Lars Hammer and Iver visited Mr and Mrs Harvey Hammer and Nina Jean Sunday afternoon.
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Harvey
Harold Hammer
Mrs Lars Hammer
Iver
Lars Hammer
Harvey Hammer
Nina Jean
Local Hosts Toast Friends At Supper Gathering
Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Denoyer and Mr. and Mrs. George Cardwell and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Noble were Monday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Strom, sharing an informal social visit.
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L. R. Denoyer
George Cardwell
Fred Noble
Clarence Strom
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Scandia Journal
Scandia, Kansas
C. E. McKimson
Agai
Asec
Fation
Henry H. van Natta
Gene Byrnes
Jimmie
American News Features, Inc
TNE
Sherdahl
Mrs. Homer Cardwell
Our Saviour
Lutheran Norway
V. O. Aaker
Amana Lutheran “the Little Friendly Church
M. C. Linnerson
the Methodist Church
Joseph E. Englund
Anna C. Satterfield
Margaret Stensons
Evelyn Hammer
Max Wager
Mrs. Maurice Mealin
Clayton Guiot
The
Scandia State Bank
Walter Boyles
Adolph Johnson
E.g.wires
Rudolf Stener
V. Haggman
State of
County of Republic
Carl
D. Larson
Eldon
Elmer
Boyer
Raymond Falk
Eula
Harold Vincent
Sottie
Boyd
Lewis
Lorraine Neéiégon
Lydia E. Pinkham
Coffee Shop
Nebia Oats
the Hammer Grocery
Business Directory
Best Service On
Weaver Rendering CO
Belleville, Kansas
Scandia Sanitarium
O. V. Nichols
E. Porter Ahrens
V. C. Hartig
Courtland, Kans
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