Local notices from Concordia area include clerks and visits
Locals list clerks at Scandia Mercantile and notes visits and trips across towns. Rev Boyce and Phillip were in Concordia on Saturday morning. Arthur Wrigley left Monday for a week in Manhattan and Topeka. T J West and Mary West visited Topeka. Valen Hendrix and James Town trips noted. Mrs Arvilla Williams of Concordia spent part of the week with sister Ed Seablot. Ber Ha Cox of Hugo Colorado visited at the Wohlford home. A R Morey inspected farms in Washington County Friday and Saturday. Mrs T J Mahaffey traveled to Miltonvale for a short visit with Rev H H Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arvilla Williams
Concordia
Ed. Seablot
Ber. Ha Cox
Hugo
Colorado
Wm. Wohlford
A. R. Morey
Washington County
National War Savings Day Observed July 28
July 28 marks National War Savings Day with notices of The Kaiser appearing in Courtland next Saturday. The brief item notes event timing and the location for readers seeking details.
Services at the Metodisht Church This Sunday
The Metodisht church will hold service at 8 30 Sunday evening. Baby Bonds and Thrift Stamps are available from mail carriers. Joe Brown and daughter Gladys drove to Belleville Tuesday evening. Many are lending their lives buy War Savings Stamps. Mrs Sederlin visited her son Conrad Sederlin at District 87. Ella Hardin arrived from Springfield to live with her brother W R Hardin. An almost total solar eclipse is expected next Saturday evening with smoked glasses advised. J P Vandeveer and Miss Lena went to Camp Funston on No 8 Tuesday morning and returned Tuesday evening. Clarence Larson was the only Beaver township registrant at Belleville on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Vandeveer
Miss Lena
Camp Funston
Williamses from Miltonvale Visit Scandia Farm
H. H. Williams and his son Clarence Williams traveled from Miltonvale to visit the home of T. J. Mahaffey and then proceeded to their farm north of Scandia on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Williams
Clarence Williams
Miltonvale
T. J. Mahaffey
Scandia
Local Notes and Events From Belleville and Courtland
Friday June 7 coring noted with Mammoth Castile Soap 5c at Star Grocery. National War Savings Day June 28 promoted. Sheriff Griffin and Lloyd Johnson visited Journal office. Local residents registered at Belleville on Wednesday. Farmers report rapid corn growth. Uncle Sam's War Savings Stamps urged. Methodist church to host Ward Times social with a world trip on stage. Courtland Opera House showcases Prussia theme performance next Saturday.
Mrs Nelson Returns From Visit To Kansas City
Mrs John P Nelson arrives back in Kansas City after an extended visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Charley Johnson and other relatives. Fred Larson son of J A Larson of Dry Creek is taken to Concordia hospital for an operation. Miss Mabel Berggren goes to care for him. War Savings Stamp appeal urges saving five dollars a month after June 28 with options to buy more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Nelson
Kansas City
Charley Johnson
Fred Larson
J. A. Larson
Dry Creek
Concordia
Mabel Berggren
Belleville and Gem residents guests at Preble home visit
Mrs. S Williams and Mrs. Eva Chaumont of Belleville along with Mrs. Jacob Oliphant and daughter Tundle of Gem Oklahoma and Mrs. Phillip Sherwood of Sabetha were guests at the M A Preble home on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Williams
Eva Chaumont
Belleville
Jacob Oliphant
Tundle
Gem
Oklahoma
Phillip Sherwood
Sabetha
M. A. Preble
Heifer Lost in Town Near Main Street Notice
A red heifer about three years old with a P mark on the right ear strayed and should be reported to P E Erickson. Rev C R Baker and Harold, visiting from Republic to Concordia, were in town Wednesday calling on acquaintances on Main Street. Clarence and Roscoe Cooper each donated $2 to the Red Cross. their names were omitted in a prior list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
C. R. Baker
Gon. Harold
Main Street
Republic
Red Cross
Clarence
Roscoe Cooper
L. Ke, Cooper
Smith Family Trips to Belleville for Stratford Visit
J J Smith and family with Mrs Shirley Woreman drove to Belleville on Tuesday evening in the Smith car to accompany the Foreman children Dorothy Mildred and Foreman D to a train bound for Stratford Texas where they will stay with their paternal grandparents for the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J J. Smith
Shirley Woreman
Belleville
Smith
Dorothy
Mildred
Foreman D
Stratford
Texas
Smiths Big Poland China Boar For Sale At Courtland
Smiths big Poland China boar weighs about 700 pounds and will be ready around June 1. If sold quickly, price will be favorable. Also offering one yearling purebred Poland China boar. Contact John Co Schlutow, Courtland Kansas, phone 2410.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Poland
John Co. Schlutow
Courtland
Kansas
Mrs Croft Leaves Rock Island for Railway Post
Mrs J B Croft longtime Rock Island agent departed Tuesday for Garlanos New Mexico to join the El Paso and Southern Railway. Her mother Mrs R A Richardson and her sons Kenneth and Marion accompanied her and will move to Fort Sumner New Mexico to establish a new home there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Croft
Rock Island
Garlanos
New Mexico
el Paso
South
Ern
R. A. ‘Richardson
Kenneth
Marion
Fort Sumner
Sweet potato plants for sale in Scandia
Sweet potato plants are offered for sale by Hugh Fraser in Scandia. The notice provides a direct contact for potential buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Fraser
Scandia
New White Fis Star Grocery Prices and War Savings Notes
Paris Green priced at 85 cents a pound at Palace Drug store. Liberty Bonds bought with savings already made. War Savings Stamps aim to boost savings. An imitation Nutria hat left at this office. owner may claim by paying notice. Loys reported sent to Camp Kesan then west. destination unknown. John Fraser joins St Helena High School faculty for another year with a salary increase. Ada Robison returns from Helvy Nebraska visiting Geo Garber and the Reeder family. P Kalkman first to have home grown new potatoes this season. Mrs Cuthbert served fresh potatoes from their garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fraser
St. Helena
California
Clara Cederstam Earns Diploma From Lindshoro Course
Clara Cederstam returns from Lindshoro after completing her music course at Bethany College and earning a diploma. She plans to teach piano in Scandia and Belleville this autumn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Cederstam
Lindshoro
Bethany Colese
Plang
Scandia
Belleville
Pho Waiser Beast of Berlin at Courtland Opera House
Pho Waiser the Beast of Berlin will be screened at the Courtland Opera House on Saturday June 8 with afternoon and evening showings Tickets are available at the Owl Restaurant A band concert by the Kackley Band will follow in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pho Waiser
The
Beast of Berlin
Wll
Courtland Opera Louse
Owl Restaurant
Kackley Band
Soldier furlough travel rates cut to one cent per mile
Civilian passenger rates rise to three cents per mile nationwide while military travel during furloughs is reduced to one cent per mile, lowering costs for soldiers traveling home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
School Instructor Otto Githens Plans Army Enlistment
Otto B. Githens intends to enlist in the army this week. He had been re elected to his post as instructor in manual training at the high school, and his departure will require finding a successor to fill the vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto B. Githens
Reece Sells Half Interest in Pool Hall and Barber Shop
C O Reece sold half of his interest in the pool hall and barber shop to Charles Loring who will manage during Carl's absence. Henry Pulcomer will run the barber shop with assistance from his brother Will for a period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Reece
Charles Loring
Carl
Henry Pulcomer
Wtl
Dr R E Wheeler Visits Duluth Relative After San Francisco Trip
Dr. R E Wheeler of Duluth Mann arrived Thursday to visit his aunt Mrs Orberia Ryan and friends after visiting his brother Fred in San Francisco who is in training at Camp Presidio. Wheeler continued his journey homeward Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Wheeler
Duluth
Mann
Orberia Ryan
San Francisco
Fred
Camp Presidio
Wheeler
Saving Money Like Marriage Says Bank Ad
An advertisement compares saving money to marriage, noting hesitation to start but praising the motivation a first deposit provides. It argues initial commitment strengthens habits and growth of the bank account, citing Bank Scandia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank
Scandia
Picnic for Sunday School Classmates Honoring Barrett Trio
Sunday school classes from United Brethren met Tuesday afternoon for a picnic to honor Elizabeth and Marjorie Barrett who depart early in the week for Topeka and Oakley Falls. Mrs. B. F. Henry and Mrs. Plotner joined the group for the outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Plotner
Frank Hawkins
United Brethren Sunday School
Elizabeth
Marjorie Barrett
Topeka
Oakley Falls
B. F. Henry
Plotner
Red Cross Social at Ambrose School House
The Union Township Red Cross hosts a social at the Ambrose school house on Friday evening June 14. Ice cream coffee and cake will be served. All are welcome to attend for the Red Cross beneficiary effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrose
Union Township Red Cross
Theda Bara Stars in Du Barry in Fox Release
Theda Bara delivers a lavish portrayal in Du Barry a Fox release. The story traces the famed French courtesan's ascent to power under Louis XV and her dramatic downfall to the guillotine amid revolution. June 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theda Bara
du Barry
William Fox
Miss Bara
Madame du Barry
Louis XV
Paris
Cosse Brissac
Louis
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A. L. Larson
Clothier
Vandeveer
Scandia Mercantile
Boyce and
Phillip
Cacordia
Star Grocery
Arthur Wrigley
Manhattan
Bobo
T. J. West
Mary West
Valen Hendrix
Jamestown
Will Etlingson
Bellaire
Georia
National War Savings
Joe Brown
Gladys
Sederlin
Conrad Sederlin
District
Ella Hardin
Springfield
Missouri
W. R. Hardin
Clarence Larson
Beaver Township
Republic County Telephone Company
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Nathan Isaacson
Republic County Telephone Coo
J. A. Freeburg
Coring
Mammoth Castile Toilet Soap
Will
Sheriff Griffin
Lloyd Johnson
Journal
John Lysholm
Claude Tingstrom
Will Hardin
Andy Bergren
Uncle Sam
Prussia
Courtland Opera House
P. E. Erickson
New White Fis
Palace
Loys
Camp
Ke San
Ada Robison
Helvy
Nebraska
Geo. Garber
Mrs. Reeder
Pairbury
FB. Cuthbert
Gedr
William K. Fox
France
Princess Theater
Scandia, Kansas
Red Cross Socia
Kis Majesty
Womlin
Guil
Laume du Barry
Jean du Barry
Priddy
Mary Pickford
Armarilly of
Clothesline
Artcraft Production
Royal Theater Republic
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