Coal mining in county planned revival of old Minersville work
Talmo reports renewed coal mining near Minersville on the Price farm part of the Murray estate. Two southeast Kansas men, drawn from other coal fields, have begun the old time operation that flourished in the late 19th century. Farmers once traveled far to secure winter fuel as thousands of tons moved by wagon and team.
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Talmo
Mineysville
Topeka
Old Republic
Cloud County
Minersville
Republic-Cloud
Price Farm
Murray
Kansas
Escape seven convicts trigger Kansas Guard lockdown
The Kansas State Militia stopped a citizen near Kansas City during a large road checkpoint set up after seven inmates escaped from the state prison. National Guard units joined early searches, withGovernor Landon authorizing sheriffs to summon guards to aid in recapturing the fugitives. The escape occurred early January 19 when the convicts scaled the prison wall amid gunfire.
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Kansas City
Allnutt
Kansas
Kansas ‘State
National Guard
Lawrence
Topeka
Lansing v
Landon
National ‘Guard
Flying Swedes to Meet Norwegians This Week
The Scandia Flying Swedes face the Norway teams in two games this week. The first game was played last night and the second game is scheduled for Saturday evening. Norway's boys, champions of Republic County last year, have won every game this year and lead West County league. The Flicker girls’ team will also play two games against the Way team.
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Scandia
Norway
Norway Boys
Republic
Repubounty
Plickereer
Beran
Northwestern University Warning on Student Drinking
An excerpt from Northwestern University rules states that drinking liquor is not good for students and drinking on or off campus leads to automatic withdrawal. university officials will act on such conduct to uphold campus standards.
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Northwestern
Northwestern University
Rulres
Amana Lutheran Church Notes and Meetings
Septuagesima Sunday services at Amana Lutheran Church follow Gospel Matthew 20 1 16. Sunday School and morning worship at usual hours. Dorcas Society meets at Mrs Adolph Nelsons Friday afternoon at 2 00. Luther League social postponed to one week from Friday evening in church parlors. Mariadahl District annual meeting at Mariadahl Lutheran Church Tuesday and Wednesday next week. You are welcome to our services. Chas Pehrson pastor.
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Dorcas Society
Adolph Nelson
Luther League
Mariadahl
Mariadahl Lutheran Church
Chas. Pehrson
Methodist Church Announces Epworth League Week Schedule
The church lists services for February 13 through February 18 with guest speaker Rev. Birger Dahli of Stratford Iowa. Morning worship at 11:00, Sunday school at 10:00, Epworth League at 7:00, evening service at 7:30.
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Our
Birger Dahli
Stratford
Iowa
Dahl
B. W.selin
Church Services and pot luck supper announced
United Brethren Presbyterian Sunday School at 10:00 A M Christian Endeavor at 7:00 P M Miss Neher to lead the C and meeting Sunday night on Assurance from the Twenty third Psalm A pot luck supper will be served at the end of the services
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Christian Endeavor
Miss .Neher
Will. de
Our Savior's Lutheran Church Norway Service Schedule
Our Savior's Lutheran Church Norway announces Sunday School and Bible class at 10, morning worship at 11 with collection to buy church fuel. Evening service at 7:30 with service nature announced at morning. Pastor T Orlin Torgeson extends welcome.
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T Orlin ,Torgeson
Ada Lutheran Church Kackley Sunday Services and Activities
Ada Lutheran Church at Kackley lists Septuagesima Sunday services in Swedish with Sunday School and Bible classes at 10, morning worship at 11, and evening worship at 7 30. Choir rehearse after services. Ladies Aid hosts Thursday afternoon Jan 25. Beginners department for under six. Hannah Hansen instructor. February 4 Sunday School on Honor Roll with monthly perfect attendance gold stars. Next Sunday topic is Choosing Safe Service discussed by Ethel Johnson. Rev Carl Davi elongy pastor welcomes all.
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Sophia ‘Monson
Orville Mosher
Ladies Aid
Thiee
Hannah Hansen
Ethel, Johnson
Carl. Davielongy
Christian Science Life Wast I a Season Sermon Continues
The report notes ongoing Christian Science sermons titled Life and wast I a season continue this week. Local church leaders encourage attendance and reflection.
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Science
Seven Pupils Attain Honor Roll In First Semester
Seniors lead with three on the honor roll and two on honorable mention. Freshmen two on the honor roll and two on honorable mention, juniors one each, and sophomores one on the honor roll. Eight on the second six weeks honor roll and two on the honorable mention.
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Mildred
Johnson
Paul Nelson
Billy Reece
Verna Wallin
Ralph Larson
AABC
Frances
Cooper
Jean Tingstrom
Alice Isaacson
James Larsen
Mildred Johnson
Nona Fae -Mahan
Helen Westin
Lenora Isaacson
Former Scandian Heads Night Classes Begin at Glasco
Emergency night classes for adults may start this week in Glasco schools per the Glasco Sun after teacher approvals. About sixty adults enrolled in cooking, home-making, typing, shorthand, music, bookkeeping, psychology, and physical education. New applications for psychology, women’s physical education, art, English literature, and group singing have arrived. Superintendent Eric Tebow, a long-time local and Scandia High School graduate, is in charge.
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Glasco
Glasco Sun
Eric Tebow
Tebow
Scandia
Mary Foster In Serious Condition After Accident
Mary Foster seven year old daughter of Jay Foster living north west of Scandia remains in critical condition after an accident on the way to school. She stopped before a car driven by Henry Hendrickson and suffered a broken right leg in two places and a severe head injury.
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Mary Foster
Jay Foster
Scandia
Henry Hendrickson
Patterson Memorial Hospital
Farmers to receive contracts and guidance on corn hog plan
A Kansas temporary committee will review the corn hog adjustment act with farmers at meetings. Copies of the contract worksheet farm map and evidence forms will be distributed in the next days. County agents and committees completed 15 district meetings last week and will lead educational sessions starting January 30.
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Kansas
Kansas State College Extension Service
Whic
Blosser Will Funds Home For Crippled Children In Marshall
Mrs. Georgia B Blosser provided in her will for a home for crippled children and also a home for elderly Methodist women. The Georgia Brown Blosser home was dedicated last week in Marshall Missouri with fitting ceremonies. she was related to a well known local Blosser family.
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Marshall
Missouri
Blosser
Lebanon Comets Edge Scandia in Tight Contest
The Lebanon Comets defeated the Scandia Flying Flicker 25 to 23 in Lebanon on Friday Jan. 19. A fast first half ended 13 to 14, with Lebanon rallying in the second half as Scandia struggled with passing and Lebanon controlled the ball.
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Lebanon Comets
Scandia
Lebanon
Scandis
Scandia Citizens Named Among February Jurors
Thirty nine jurors were drawn for the February term of Republic County court. The term starts Monday February 12. Local residents notified to appear include Nobile Tsaacson C. Sederlin Clarence Swanson August Rasmussen Olus Free John Sothers and S F Dooley.
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Republic County
Nobile Tsaacson
Sederlin
Clarence Swanson
Rural School Closed Amid Diphtheria Investigation
District 9 rural school shut early this week while authorities investigated potential diphtheria presence in the district.
Scandia Builds New School After 1880 Legacy
The history notes Scandia’s old stone school from 1880 served as a two‑story four‑room building with a library. By 1914 need for a larger site led to a new building opening in October 1914, expanding both grade and high school enrollments and adding a second teacher.
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Scandia
Thomas
Standin
Esther Isaacson Tohniaen
Seanidin
Olson
Parlee ‘Plotner
Miss Adventure Is Junior Play at City Hall
The junior class presents Miss Adventure at 8 o clock Thursday February 1 at City Hall. Ada Jeandebeur stars as Josephine Carter with Alvin Nelson as Albert Brown and Vivian Nystrom as Miss Prim. Cast includes Maxine Muth Lenabella DeNoyer Regis Sigsbee and others with Miss Garry and Mr Hahn coaching and Miss Johnson directing specialties.
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Josephine Carter
Ada Jeandebeur
Albert Brown
Alvin Nelson
John. Tyler
Carter
Maxine Muth
Albert
Sarah Ann Haskins
Lenabella DeNoyer
Rebecca
Regis Sigsbee
Cyrus
Bernard Cahill
Sue
Peggy
Betty
Alice Isaacson
Kathryn Thompson
Verna Wallin
William Mitchell
Samson Haskins
Miss Prim
Miss Garry
Hahn
Johnson
Mules Bring High Price at Belleville Sale
At the Belleville horse and mule sale last Friday Wallace Aspegren bought a pair of mules for 310 dollars. Prices for horses and mules appear to be rising with market demand evident in the high sale figures.
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Belleville
Wallace Aspegren
Kansas Day Program At Topeka Next
Topeka will host the Kansas Day program on Monday with speakers from state and national circles. New additions include Miss Sybil Holmes of Boston as assistant attorney general and state Republican Women’s Club chairwoman. Other leaders include Ogden Mills and Governor Landon with Jonathan Hamilton and Frank Carlson among the listed participants.
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Topeka
Gale’ ‘Moss
The
Kansas
Landon
John
Hamilton
Frank Carlson
James’ M. Scott
Don Little
Notice of Election for County in Kansas
Citizens are urged to prepare for the upcoming election in Kansas as details on polling locations and deadlines are announced. Voters should verify registration status and review candidate information and ballot measures ahead of election day.
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