Kansas in Spotlight as Parades Plan for Landon Nomination
Topeka gears for a national spotlight with 50 bands and major crowds for Governor Alf Landon to accept the Republican presidential nomination. The program includes a three-column Kansas Avenue parade, special trains, and plane arrivals, with leaders from church and party names guiding the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Alf M. Landon
State House
Topeka
Independence
Avenue
Francis Johannes
Leavenworth
John Hamilton
Bertrand Snell
Landon
Charles L. Meade
Methodist Church
Will J. Miller
Kansas Livestock Association
W. G. West
Cole Circus
Crider Delivery Truck Stolen Monday Evening Recovered
The Ford delivery truck owned by D L Crider was taken Monday evening from his residence. It was found a block south of the post office after Mrs. Erickson saw someone in the truck and notified Crider. A chase ended with the truck abandoned in front of the Blakeley home. The Home Oil and Supply Co. bought a new Chevrolet truck for their tank wagon service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Crider
Yinter
Home Oil and Supply Company
Ford
Princess Theatre Film Features Man Hunz Melodrama Comedy
The Princess Theatre presents the melodramatic comedy Man Hunz starring Ricardo Cortez Marguerite Churchill William Gargan and Charles Chic Sale in an exciting screened production.
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Princess “Theatre
Ures “Man Hunz
Ricardo
Cortez
Marguerite Churchill
William Gargan
Charles “Chic” Sale
Church Notes and Announcements Summary
Next Sunday the church school meets at 10 A.M. and the morning service at 11 with the pastor preaching. In the evening the union park service will be led by Presbyterian United Brethren Church with Professor Miller speaking. Ladies Aid meets Thursday July 23 hosted by Mesdames Naslund Frederikson Beck Johnson Larson and Benjamin.
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Presbyterian United Brethren Church
Union Park
Professor Miller
Ladies Aid
John Naslund
John Fredrickson
Ernest Beck
C. Johnson
John Larson
H. Benjamin
Amana Lutheran Sunday School and Union Service
Amana Lutheran Church holds Sunday School at 10:00 AM and evening union services at City Hall Park conducted by Supt. Miller. You are welcome to attend.
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City Hall Park
Supt. Miller
Hopper Poison Arrives for Campaign on Pests
Fifty five gallons of arsenite arrive in Scandia for a grasshopper control program. Farmers who sign at Cardwell and Son station receive a half gallon each, must bring containers and bran, and mix one half gallon arsenite with 15 gallons water to treat about 100 pounds bran for one application covering roughly 20 acres.
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Scandia
Cardwell & Son
Presbyterian U B Church elects Sunday School officers
The Sunday School elected Mr Grey as superintendent Phil Cahill as assistant superintendent and treasurer Ara belle McDowell secretary Ann Jeannette Wetzel asst secy Ruth McGregor librarian Geraldine Lloyd asst librarian Ruth Ah hens pianist Verlee Reece asst If you are not in the habit of attending Bible School please join us in studying the history of the early church Junior C E meeting rescheduled for July 22 with Gayl Tedrow leading subject Choosing Our Recreations Wisely Change from Sunday to Wednesday to boost junior attendance Friendship Club hosted a pot luck lunch Welcome In Circle meets July 22 Senior and junior C E members attended county picnic at Belleville last Thursday.
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Mr. Grey
Phil Cahill
Arabelle McDowell
Ann Jeannette
Wetzel
Ruth McGregor
Geraldine Lloyd
Ruth ‘Ah
Hens
Verlee Reece
Gayl Tedrow
Friendship Club
Cc. E
County C. E
Belleville
Two Republic Girls To Receive Life Certificates
Two Republic country students, Lupetta Hotchkiss of Belleville and Adelirne Sjoholm of Courtland, will complete work for life certificates at Emporial State Teachers College by the end of the summer session on July 29.
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Republic Country
Emporial State Teachers College
Lupetta. Hotchkiss
Belleville
Adelirne Sjoholm
Courtland
New Concordia Overpass To Be Dedicated Tonight
The Concordia overpass will be formally dedicated at 7 30 this evening led by state highway director Harry Darby. Congressman Frank Carlson and state highway commissioner Ed Burge will speak. After the ceremony motorists may use the new viaduct and pavement before Clyde Miller rides his rodeo and horse show at 8 30 nearby.
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Concordia
Harry Darby
Frank Carlson
Ed Burge
Clyde Miller
Belleville
Phillipsbure
Record of Thirteens Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Charles Hohman celebrated their golden wedding anniversary last Sunday with 122 friends and relatives at the city park. Mr Hohman born September 13 and married July 13 Bertha Anderson their eldest child born Maxed 13 and son Harry born June 13. The couple marked fifty years since their marriage last Monday.
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Charles Hohman
City Plans to Buy Right of Way for Scandia Bridge
Highway officials met with Scandia leaders to estimate land values within city limits needed for a new bridge project. A resolution to participate in purchasing the property was adopted as officials anticipate awarding the bridge contract on Friday, July 17, with work by August 1.
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Ed Burge
L. J. Siller
Scandia
Kansas
Fred Brandstrom
Amanda Maxell
Nellie Anderson
Andy Perry
Burge
TiCce
Hansen
Sunday services and camp noted in Trinity sermon notices
6th Sunday after Trinity text from Matthew 5 138 42 outlines church events. Sunday activities include School and Bible Classes at 10 Morning worship at 11 Evening services at 8 Carl Johnson leads the evening talk The Christian cultivates honesty and integrity Evelyn Freeman speaks on National Righteousness July 26 Luther League Bible Camp near Junction City July 26 to August 8 promotes vacation options.
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Carl Johnson
Evelyn Freeman
Junction City
Precaution To Prevent Fires In Kansas Hot Weather
The Kansas Safety Council warns that hot dry weather has charred fields and roadsides and careless disposal of matches or cigarettes can ignite fires. People are urged to use ash containers or roll the cigarette stub to minimize danger, though not all fires can be prevented. Several farmers near Clyde have reported severe losses from field fires, with damages in neighboring counties.
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Kansas
Carless
Kansas’ Safety Council
Clyde
Mail for Rural Routes Seeks Earlier Pickup at Post Office
Postmaster Sherman announces that morning rural mail must be at the post office by 7 30 a m instead of 8 o clock due to proposed route changes. The update reflects a needed adjustment to delivery schedules.
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Sherman
Social Security Amendments for Kansas Voters
Two constitutional amendments were approved for Kansas voters to decide in the fall general election. They would provide for old age care and unemployment insurance, replacing the term indigent aid with Social Security. The special legislative session viewed the change as a voter decision and reported harmonious passage.
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Kansas
Sunday Worship and Bible Study at Our Saviors Lutheran
Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Norway invites readers to morning worship this Sunday at 11 a.m. Sunday school with Bible class meets at 10 o'clock. Thursday evening study covers the 10th chapter of Mark. A league devotional program is planned for Sunday evening at 8 p.m. All welcome to join.
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Mark
Jesus
County valuation cut noted with utility drop and losses
Public utility valuation in Republic County falls to the lowest point in years at 3 881 023. The county total value stands at 28 835 735 including real personal and intangible property. A rail line removal cut 46 000 from tax rolls and the Republican river flood reduced land values by 60 000.
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Republic
Union Pacific Railroad
Wheat yield at Montgomery farm near Jamestown tops region
The heaviest local wheat yield came from the Andy Montgomery farm near Jamestown with 52 bushels per acre and grain testing 61 pounds. Montgomery, a well known community figure, has long bought many horses and mules in the area.
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Andy ‘Montgomery
Jamestown
Montgomery
Methodist Ladies Aid Social Planned at Church Parlor
The Methodist Ladies Aid will host a social at the church parlors at 7 30 Wednesday evening July 22. Service committee includes Mrs John Naslund Mrs John Sree Rickson Mrs Anna Larson and Harry Benjamin with Mrs Kent Beck.
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The
John Naslund
John. Sreerickson
Anna Larson
Harry Benjamin
Kent Beck
Poultry Marketing Shifts To Quality Basis In Kansas
Kansas poultry buyers adopt a three tier system No 1 quality No 2 quality and rejects effective July 6 under state board and college support. Farmers with high quality birds will receive higher prices as graders educate buyers and posters illustrate grade requirements nationwide.
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Kansas
Kansas State Board of Agriculture
Poultry Department
Kansas State College
Approval Granted for Belleville Fairgrounds Stadium
Final presidential approval was issued last week for the Belleville fairgrounds stadium. Construction will begin as arrangements are made, with the present grandstand to serve this year’s fair until the new structure is completed.
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Fairgrounds
Belleville
Henry H. van
Natta
Johnsons' Kansas City guest arrives for two week visit
Helen Johnson of Kansas City Missouri arrived Saturday for a two week vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Joe Johnson and family.
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Helen Johnson
Kansas City
Joe: Johnson
Scandia Picnic to Feature Political Talks and Free Acts
The Scandia picnic will host Republican and Democratic discussions on Friday and Saturday respectively. A juggling act on rolling globes, a high balancing perch performance, and the Wehling Duo lead two daily shows with free acts each afternoon and evening. Other attractions include dog racing, a Ban Johnson League game, and music by the Chick Boyes Band and Scandia Boys Band.
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Missouri
Alabama
Florida
Wehling
Ioof Lodge
Scandian
Byron
Belleville
Chick Boyes
Scandia
Two New Business Buildings Rise on Main Street Norway
Two new commercial structures finished last week on the east side of Main Street in Norway. Owned by Mrs C L Ross and abutting her clothing shop, the buildings enhance the village business district. One house a grocery store, the other houses Jim Barham's barber shop now relocated from his home, with magazines carried alongside barbering services.
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Main Street
Norway
Has Infected Hand Confines Hanover Man
Roscoe Cooper of Hanover has been bedridden for a week due to an infection in his hand from a bruised finger.
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Roscoe Cooper
Hanover
Tenacious Tom Kens Faces Tough Breaks
A resilient man named Tom Kens embodies perseverance amid harsh odds. He keeps aiming for his goals despite repeated setbacks and uncertain prospects, illustrating steadfast determination in the face of adversity.
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Tom Kens
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B.W. Selin
Amana Lutheran Church
Presbyterian
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Republic Co
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State ‘Highway Department
Highway Commissioners
Ada Lutheran Church
Carlessness
Our Saviors
Lutheran Norway
New Midwest
Dan
Cupid
Dekohl
Will Rogers
Ozarks
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