Kansas utilities file treble-damages suits in multiple states
Wester Light and Telephone Company with four other Kansas utilities sue manufacturers in Topeka and Kansas City courts for alleged price fixing linked to a federal indictment in Philadelphia. Risks include potentially years of complex litigation and uncalculated damages. Defendants include Allis-Chalmers GE McGraw-Edison Westinghouse and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wester Light and Telephone Company
Kansas
Topeka
Kansas City
P. Henne
Wet
Philadelphia
Mr. Hennek
Hennek
Kennek
Kansas Corporation Commission
Kansas Utility Companies
Electric Utilities
Western ,Light and Telephone Company, Inc
Great Bend
Kansas Gas and Electric Company
Wichita
Kansas Power and Light Company
Empire District Electric Company
Joplin
Central Kansas Power Company
Tax Filing Rules for 1961 Incomes Announced by Wichita IRS
Federal rules require all U S residents with 1961 gross income of 600 or more to file. Those aged 65 by Jan 1 1962 are exempt unless 1961 income is 1200 or more. Self employed must file if net earnings exceed 400. For guidance write to 412 So Main Wichita Kansas or call the local IRS office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Gus F. Koehler
Internal Revenue
Wichita District
Mr. Koehler
Koehler
District Director of
Main
Wichita
Kansas
Internal Revenue Office
YWCA Meeting Notes January 8
The YWCA met at the club room on Monday evening January 8. President Mrs C W Erickson called the meeting to order with the flag salute. Mrs Delbert Aspegren gave scripture and prayer. After business, Mrs Vernon Erickson led the program Christian Challenge. A lunch of coffee and doughnuts was served by Mrs Anjeannette Isaacson, Mrs Maurine Larson and Mrs Russell Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YWCA
C. W. Erickson
Delbert Aspegren
Vernon
Erickson
Anjeannette Isaacson
Maurine Larson
Russell Hall
Honor roll of 1962 subscriptions and renewals
The notice lists numerous individuals and their locations who contributed or renewed subscriptions in 1962. Names span Nebraska, Michigan, Kansas, California, Oklahoma, and beyond, including business firms and local organizations. The compilation also notes gifts and affiliations with utilities and banks.
The Tree Comes Down and Memory Follows
Mrs. Oliver Johnson of Courtland Kansas writes of the Christmas tree being taken down and the lingering sadness and thoughts of loved ones as the season ends. She anticipates what next year may bring for friends and family and acknowledges many tasks before next Christmas Day.
Sorosis Study Club Elects Officers and Hosts Skit
The Sorosis Study Club met January 2 in the Ladies Club room with the theme We Look Ahead to the Next 100 years. Betty Hammer earned honorable mention for a citizenship essay in the Sixth District. Officers elected: President Mrs Albert Jackson Vice President Mrs Clarence Strom Recording Secretary Mrs Russell Henrikson Treasurer Mrs Larry Hobson. New officers will take office at the last May meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorosis Study Club
Emmett Coonzelman
Betty Hammer
Albert Jackson
Clarence Strom
Russell
Henrikson
Larry Hobson
Emmett. Conzelman
Bill Reece
Max Berry
Raymond Cooper
Onzelman
Courtland Tigers overwhelm Scandia in non league boys game
Scandia fell behind early and could not close the gap as Courtland led 28 20 at halftime and 50 28 after the third period. Carlgren 22 and Russell 23 paced Courtland while Hammer 20 topped Scandia. Reece Nylund etc appear in box scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Courtland Tigers
Courtland
Tigers
Carlgren
Russell
Hammer
Reece
Nylund
Thomas
Davis
Jackson O
Thompson
Bray
Freed
Nelson
Henriksen
McIntosh
Ferguson
Stewart
Kellogg
Nendorf
Anniversary Coffee Honors Hay Couple at Home
Mr and Mrs Tommy Hay celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary with a Sunday afternoon coffee at their Scandia home on January 7 1962. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Jack Smith Mr and Mrs Lars Norgard Mrs Lena Fogelberg and Donald Mr and Mrs Glen Scrivner and Mr and Mrs Jerry Hay and son from Scandia plus friends from Belleville Haddam Cuba Aurora Beloit Concordia and other nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Hay
Jack Smith
Lars Norgard
Lena Fogelberg
Donald
Glen Scrivner
Jerry Hay
Scandia
Babe Evert
Pamela
Belleville
Denzil Kalivoda
Haddam
Leon Chizek
Keith Zenger
Cuba
Arthur Hay
Aurora
Clarence Hay
Beloit
Armand Snavely
Concordia
Sherdahl Booster 4-H Notes
The Sherdahl Boosters 4-H Club met January 1 at the Legion Hall. Members answered roll with an inventor theme cited. Myron reported to the 4-H Council and Jackie Rockey announced a valentine grab bag. Parents organized a program featuring Mr and Mrs John Smies showing a film. lunch by the Larson family. Thorval Anderson visited Homer Cardwell Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherdahl
Boosters
Legion Hall
Myron
Jackie Rockey
Valentine
John Smies
Courtland
Allen. Larsons
Donna Runft
SSA Representative Visit Planned for Belleville
A Social Security Administration representative will visit Belleville on January 16, 1962. Persons needing information are asked to call at the Courthouse Welfare Office between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Security Administration
Nead
Belleville
Obituary: Milo Johnson of Scandia Dies After Short Illness
Milo Johnson, lifelong Scandia resident and farmer, died Saturday morning at Republic County Hospital after a brief illness. Survived by widow Ruth, two daughters Betty Bower of Omaha and Blaine Jacobson of Norway, four grandchildren, sister Geneva West, brother Joyce John, and many relatives. Funeral services held Tuesday January 9 1962 at Scandia Methodist Church with Rev. Ford R. Miller. interment Riverview Cemetery. Bachman Faulkner Dart Funeral Home of Scandia in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo’ Johnson
Milo
Republic’ County
Scandia
Lebanon
Order ‘of Eastern Star
Standia
Ruth
Betty Bower
Omaha
Nebr
Blaine -Jacobson
Norway
Geneva West
Rydal
Joyce John
Scandia Methodist Church
Ford R. Miller
Riverview Cemetery
Bachelor - Faulkner - Dart Funeral Home
County Conservation Notes from Republic County December 1961
Republic County Soil Conservation District lists completed conservation work across terraces waterways land leveling erosion control and dam projects. New cooperators Ray O. Vincent Ernest Blecha Lavern J. Melhus join, and many residents receive Soil and Water Conservation Plans including Charles Hanzlick Walter Boyles Lawrence Levendofsky Virginia Nesmith James Hurley and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County
Harry Chermak
Daisy Pierce
Edna L. Cole
A. M. Moravek
Edna ‘Strong
Olen Gillan
Leo Ball
Irwin E. Johnson
gngbeBert Haggman
J. W. Bowers
Earl Baldridge
Veryle Hallgren
Ladimer Walta
Jane Lasvy
Fred Stromberg
A. Carlgren
Raymond Br
OES Met January 2 At Scandia Chapter No 481
Scandia Chapter No 481 of the Order of Eastern Star met in regular session Tuesday night January 2 at 7 30 with Mrs Abel Scott worthy matron and Noble Isaac son noble patron presiding. Mrs KE H Lewis was installed secretary for the year. Next meeting set for January 16 at 7 30 for obligation observance. Refreshments served by Mrs Scott and Mr Isaacson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
OES
Abel Scott
Noble Isaacson
KE. H. Lewis
Scott
Isaacson
Amana church hosts guest speaker in Sunday service
Dr N Everett Hedeeya of Salina and West Central Conference of Augustanna Lutherans spoke at Amana Lutheran Church Sunday. He addressed Sunday School at 10 a.m. and led morning worship as parish house consecration was announced. A congregational basket dinner followed in the church basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Everett Hedeeya
Salina
West Central Conference of Augustanna Lutheran Churches
Amana
Belleville
Rethinking Education to Nurture Creative Minds
educators warn that IQ heavy testing misses originality and intuition. In Wichita, art administrator Bob Carroll promotes a pilot study for sixth graders combining creative learning with disciplined structure to reduce memorization and encourage self expression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Edison
Tegson
E. Paul Torrance
University of Minnesota
University of Utah
Torrance
Wichita
Bob Carroll
Carroll
Bible Study Group Meets in Methodist Church Hall
The Bible Study Group gathered January 3 in the Fellowship Hall of the Methodist church with Mrs Han nah Freed as hostess. Attendees included Mrs Olga Hugos Gladys Mrs Eva Stolander Mrs Eda Smith Mrs Florence Stafford Mrs Harley Shaffer and Mrs Frank Lervold. The next meeting is set for January 17 at the same hall with Mrs Shaffer hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellowship Hall
Horticulture Specialist to speak at Belleville public meeting
W G Arstein from Kansas State University will discuss Vegetable Varieties in Kansas at a public meeting in Belleville on Thursday January 11 at 1 30 p m. The event takes place in the Fair Board Room basement of the Courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Arstein
Kansas State University
Belleville
Fair Board
Kansas
Quality Egg Club Monthly Meeting Noted
The Quality Egg Club met at Mrs. Leslie Rasmusen of Belleville for its regular December session with an oyster supper follow up. A special meeting was held January 6 to discuss a new egg market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quality Egg Club
Leslie Rasmussen
Belleville
Hell
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Honor Rous
Malker
Lindecrantz Algot
Anderson Bob
C. O. Reece
Maurice Medlin
Riley
New
Ren Denoyer
Maurice Larson
Bill Moe
Ada Aspegren
Byrtie Barber
Axel Jensen
Clara Zener
Warren Zimmerman
Ainsworth
L. L.hobson Frank
Goodwin
Rex Sandell
Edith Norris
Julia Brewer
Monroe
Mich
Be.m
Eastvedt
Chester
Lervold
Phil Dulaney
Haysville
Ellen
Sederlin Richard
Jensen
Kenneth Tuley
Harry Bowling
el Reno
Okla
Carl
Veteto Milton EB
West
Covina
Calif Western
Light
Tele. Co
Oliver Johnson
Courtland, Kansas
Alfred Swangon
Marvin Novak
Ba Lig
Richard. Dégnar
Hebron
Harold Swanson
Faral
Membr
Ced
Jamestown
Montrose
Simpson
T.L
Cheryl Currie
Dwight Isaacson
Marilyn Larson
Donna, Ranft
Colleen Thompson
Everette Fike
Larry Fogelberg
Jo Ann Larson
Ronald Larson
Sonia Larson
Jane Ann Reece
Lola Sandell
Barbara Tedrow
Linda. Anderson
Jack Davis
Dianne Fogelberg
David Ignacsov
Jacqueline Rockey
Vickie Forell
Duane Gile
Maurice ‘Lervoldy
Robert
Péit
Betty Jo Tedrow
Robert’ Perry
Kent Larson
California
Charles Johnston
James Currie
Bradley Freed
Carolyn Isaacson
Peggy Hallgren
Jimmy Melby
Sharon Runft
David Scrivner
Becky Cady
Julie Tallent
Rita Thomas
Terry Gile
Sharon
Ranft
Larry Boman
Randy Farrell
Dianne Larson
Thayne Larson
Jimmy McDonald
Sharon Ranft
Karen Cornett
Nancy Thompson
Alan Everhart
Mary Lou Reece
Carla Kallman
Thorval
Anderson
Homer Cardwell
Mond ‘Cooper
Milo Johnson
County Conservation Notes
Biel D. Schul
Attorney Generals Office
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