Irrigation Plans Tied to Army Survey in Republican Valley
At a Kiwanis dinner in Concordia local leaders discussed flood control and irrigation along the Republican River. An Army survey due mid-summer will decide if practical dam sites at Milford Scandia and other upriver sections can provide irrigation and flood protection while aiding regional growth.
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Republcan
Charles Blosser
Concordia
Republican Valley Irrigation and Flood Control Association
Kiwanis Club
Foster’s Cafe
Max White
White
H. M. Christensen
Topeka
Christensen
Nebraska
Republican River
Scandia
Army Engineers
Blosser
Milford
Kansas City
Clay Center
Republican Valley Association
Army Survey
Republican
Kansas
Sean ‘Ia
Young Republicans Elect Officers in Belleville Meeting
The county Young Republicans reorganized electing Wm. Slopansky as Chairman Glenn Zarms as Vice Chair and Mrs. Guy Ward as Secretary plus Fred Bachelor as Treasurer. Guy Ward chaired the session with remarks from local officials as the group anticipates a strong campaign season.
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Guy Ward
Phillipsburg
Glenn Zarms
Wm. Slopansky
Fern Lundahl
Fred
Gus Sanidell
Fred Evert
Governor Ratner to Speak in Dodge City February 22
Governor Ratner accepts invitation to address a Dodge City gathering on February 22, Washington's birthday. He says the city is ideal, noting Dodge City lies 300 miles from Topeka where Kansas Democrats hold their annual love feast on February 22.
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Dodge City
Payne Ratner
Washington
Topeka
Ratner
Kansas
Scandian Community Club names picnic and committee lineup
The Scandian Community Club held a meeting to report on the Republican Valley Irrigation and Flood Control Association dam plans and to form a game preserve committee with Belleville Chamber of Commerce. Members were appointed to organize Pioneer Picnic 1940, with chairs for Advertising, Concessions, and Entertainment and dates and tasks assigned.
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Scandian Community Club
E. Porter Ahrens
Republican Valley Irrigation and Flood Control Association
Scandia
C. Gus Sandell
Republic County
Belleville Chamber of Commerce
Gus Sandell
Jester Richards
Ed Olson
Chas. P. Nordman
E. P. Ahrens
Carl Clair
Hap Williamson
Sean Lis Pitnie
Lester Richards
Foster Helvey
F. K. Rea
Local school forms Republican Valley League with track added
A Saturday meeting in Belleville formed the Republican Valley League with Scandia Clyde Jamestown Clifton and Republic as members. Hodges became president Freeze vice president Lemon secretary treasurer. Track is added, basketball league undecided, dues set at one dollar per school, meetings planned for Concordia March 30.
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Elliott
Belleville
Republican Valley League
Scandia
Clyde
Jamestown
Clifton
Republic
William E. Hodges
Freeze
Chester Lemon
Hudson
Concordia
Baron’s House
Hodges
Lemon
Harn
Mellison
Ennis
Clifeon
G R Notes On January 17 Meeting Health Topic
Viola Peterson led with Health as the topic for the G R meeting on Wednesday January 17. Virginia Persinger conducted the prayer, and the Scripture referenced was Romans 1:1-6.
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G. R
Viola Peterson
Virginia Persinger
New Underwood Typewriters Stock for Commercial Department
Typing students gain nine new Underwood typewriters recently bought for the commercial department. Three of the old machines, unharmed by the recent fire, were retained.
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Underwood
Commercial
Miss Nichols Called Home From Scandia High School
Miss Alma Nichols, Scandia high school teacher, was recalled to her home at Waterville on Friday because of her mother Mrs. E C Nichols illness. Mrs. Nichols was moved to a Wichita hospital Sunday morning. Mrs Chester Lemon is filling Miss Nichols position during absence.
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Miss Nichols
Alma Nichols
Scandia
Waterville
E. C. Nichols
Nichols
Wichita
Chester Lemon
Another Milestone Birthday Noted With Gratitude
An aged man thanks friends and relatives for a warm birthday celebration. He mentions a delicious dinner at the Coffee Shop, a birthday cake by Mrs Wires, and gifts, letters, and telegrams from loved ones.
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E. C. Wires
Cap Berger
Stockholders Meeting Set by Jewell County Farm Loan
The Jewell County National Farm Loan Association will hold its annual stockholders meeting at Courland on January 80, 1940.
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Jewell County National Farm Loan Association
Courtland
Coffee and rolls mark Swift Produce Station anniversary
Saturday January 27 marks the second anniversary of Joyce and Mrs Johnson in charge of the Swift Produce Station. They will serve coffee and rolls to friends and customers with plenty of coffee available for all to partake.
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Joyce Johnson
Swift
Joyce
KNOW YOUR KANSAS Birthday trivia on the Sunflower State
In a commemoration of Kansas 79th birthday on January 29 the piece recalls state facts. It notes central US location with Smith County near Leba on as center, 105 counties and seven districts, Sunflower as state flower, and historical extent. It lists Kansas industries and wonders including wheat milling broom corn pumice Indian schools aviation pipes organs oil wells salt Fort Leavenworth Riley cavalry school and more.
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Kansas
United States
Smith County
Lebanon
Utah
New Mexico
Mississippi
Pacific Ocean
Miami County
Leavenworth
Interior Army
Jt. Riley
Mounted Service School
Union
Kansas Day Flag Presentation At School Meeting
The P T A will present an official Kansas flag to school officials at the Kansas Day meeting in the study hall on Monday evening January 29. The event, in cooperation with the Commonwealth Club of Kansas, includes a penny parade to benefit the Student Aid Fund loans for college bound students. A room prize rewards the grade room with the most attending parents. Special music and sketches about Kansas will be performed by the high school and grades. Also noted are visits by Haywood Ostberg and Winsle Howerton from San Diego visiting relatives, and Miss Jeannette Ahrens visiting Belleville.
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Kansas
P.T. A
Commonwealth Club of Kansas
Census Blanks For Farmers In April Enumerators
The Census Bureau announces farmers will be contacted in April for detailed questions. A mailed copy of the questions can be requested, and county agents can supply a copy. We list topics include ownership, farm acres, crops, livestock, debts, taxes, farm income, and farm sales for 1989.
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Bureau of the Census
Washington, D. C
Bureau
Census Bureau
Washington
Senator William Borah Dies at 74 in Washington
The United States Senator from Idaho William Borah died Friday after a three day illness at age 74. A Republican known for isolationist views he had served 33 years in the Senate. Borah was stricken in his Washington apartment and died at 8 45 p m. He was admitted to the bar in Lyons Kansas in 1890 and moved to Idaho in 1891. He leaves his wife Mary with no children.
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United States
Wm. E. Borah
Idaho
Senate
Washington
K. A
Lyons
Kansas
Mary
Fire at Fred Branstrom's Doused Quickly
Fire department responded Wednesday morning to a blaze at the Fred Branstrom residence in the northwest part of town. A defective flue is suspected as the cause. Damage was minor and quickly brought under control by the arriving fire crew.
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Fred Branstrom
January Commodity Distribution Details
The monthly schedule lists three distribution days January 24 25 and 26. The aid will provide 1700 pounds corn meal 2750 pounds graham flour 1000 pounds rolled oats 2575 pounds onions 5925 pounds oranges and 2800 pounds wheat flour to 880 cases serving 1008 people.
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Young Republicans
Pocketbook of Knowledge
weRne
Norway
Vikings
Fern Thomas
Laveda Ball
Verlee Reece
Doris Sothers
Belleville Junior High School
Dorothy Cooke
R. E .Moller
McPherson
Stockholders’ Meeting
Haywood Ostberg
Winsle Howerton
San Diego
Calif
Gustava Ostberg
Ted
Jeannette Ahrens
Ruth
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