Memorial Day Program Presided by Adolph Nelson
Memorial Day services were held Thursday at City Hall at 2:00 with Adolph Nelson presiding. Hon. J R White, Jewell County representative, was principal speaker urging reconciliation between Confederates and the Union and calling all to patriotic duty as the parade moved to Riverview Cemetery led by the Belleville American Legion Drum Corp and ending with veterans and floral tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Nelson
City
Hall
Belleville ‘American’ Legion Drum Corp
J. R. White
Jewell County
White
American” Legion Drum Corp
Belleville
Riverview Cemetery
A. J
M. Bettis
Cornfield Measuring To Start This Week In Kansas
Kansas plan calls for immediate cornfield measuring under 1935 AAA contracts. L C Williams of Kansas State College extension says work should finish by June 20 after a regional compliance meeting in Kansas City. Attendees included Ardén McKee Claude R Wickard W O Fraser and several Kansas extension and AAA officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winder
Kansas
Kansas State College Extension Service
AAA
Kansas City
Ardén McKee
Claude R. Wickard
Washington, D. C
Washington
Kansans
Mr. Williams
E. H. Leker
O. B. Glover
College Extension Service
E. H. Hodgson
Little River
State Board of Review
Lyndon
Emmett Blood
Wichita
Red Cross Opens Presbyterian Church Habitat for Refugees
The Red Cross set up headquarters in the Presbyterian Church basement and offered free coffee and sandwiches to refugees while providing beds in church parlors. Belleville Christian Endeavors collected clothing fruit and bedding and delivered them to the Red Cross. Neighbors seeking aid may visit the church for articles and thanks are extended to the young volunteers for their cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Belleville
Croga
Power crews begin rebuilding two miles of destroyed line
Workmen flying to Kansas in an airplane Monday morning started rebuilding two miles of electric line destroyed by the flood. The town had been without lights since the disaster struck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Republic County Health Board Advises Typhoid Precautions
The Republic County Board of Health issues a warning urging boiling all drinking water and cleaning wells immediately. The notice recommends typhoid vaccination for all residents in the flood area, with free vaccine if the person cannot pay and only a nominal physician charge if any.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County Board of Health
Church Notes and Announcements Postponed Day Program
Flood conditions force the Chil dren's Day program to be postponed until further notice. Regular services proceed with 7 30 Epworth League and 8 o'clock evening service. Ladies Aid Society meets Thursday afternoon June 13 hosted by Mesdames Elliott, Elliott, Isaacson and Wallin at the Methodist church with Minister W Selin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Ladies Aid Society
the. Mesdames M. Elliott
C. Elliott
Ni Isaacson
Savior's Lutheran Church Norway Announcement
The voice of the Lord proclaims Pentecost Sunday with Bible class at 10 and no services in the parish. The pastor assists in an ordination in Eureka Kansas. Ladies Aid meets Thursday at the church. The Golden Rule gathers Wednesday evening June 12 at H Ringer home. Bible school starts Tuesday morning June 11. Welcome to services. T O Torgeson pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pentecost
Eureka
Kan
Ladies Aid
H. Ringer
Bible School
Children of Norway
T. O. Torgeson
Large crowd attends annual district 6 school meeting
One of the largest crowds in years gathered at the high school auditorium for District No. 6. Ernest Nelson presided as Board of Education president. Nathan Isaacson was re-elected treasurer for a three year term. Carl Hammer chosen to fill the unexpired term of G. P. Plotner as clerk until next year’s election. Clerk and treasurer reports read and budget for the coming year approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. ‘Isaacson
Carl Hammer
Ernest Nelson
Board of Education
Nathan Isaacson
G. P. Plotner
Hahn Family Leaves Marquette After Six Years
Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Hahn and Lois Ann departed Saturday for Marquette. They have spent the past six years here where Mr. Hahn served as director of athletics at the high school. They will be at home in Marquette until definite plans for the future are made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Hahn
Lois Ann
Marquette
Hahn
Blakeleys Headed to Kansas City for Hospital Visit
Mr and Mrs Steve Blakeley left Thursday for Kansas City where Mr Blakeley entered the Research Hospital for examination During his absence Mrs Bleedabe of Belleville is acting as operator at the Rock Island station
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve. Blakeley
Kansas City
Mr. Biakeley
Hospital
Mra. Bledabe
Belleville
The
Rock
Island
Better Detours In Kansas Plan Detours Signs Of Progress
The Kansas State Highway Commission outlines improved detour practices with better marking and surfaces comparable to detoured roads. Maintenance crews apply oil penetration on narrow side roads to reduce dust, while standardized signs aim to protect motorists and support contractor work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas State Highway Commission
Ira F. Taylor
State Highway Commission
Construction Department
Accidental Deaths Hit New Quarter Record in Kansas
Motor vehicle related deaths rose to a new high for the first quarter of 1935 per Dr Farle G Brown Kansas State Board of Health secretary. January to March saw 133 deaths from motor vehicle accidents up from 89 last year. Pedestrian deaths numbered 87 in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farle G. Brown
Kansas
American Legion Patrols Scandia Area At Night
Members of American Legion Post 133 in Belleville patrol highways into Scandia and nearby town areas at night. Traffic is at a standstill outside city limits, while within the city they establish headquarters in the former Sanitarium building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American ‘Legion Post
Belleville
Scandia
Sanitarium
Atte
Sanborn Lumber Co Moves to Temporary Location
Sanborn Lumber Co. has moved temporarily into the Weis Logel building across the street east of the post office. E. M. Boggess, local manager, plans to stay about three weeks while flood damages are repaired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae ‘M
Sanborn Lumber Co
Weislogel
E. M
Miller Family Moves Beyond Bimporia
The Miller family named Wilbur and Mrs Miller left on Saturday afternoon for unknown reasons in a fragmentary notice from the W Millers column.
Joe Hawkins Falls Dead in Ohio Home
The community mourns A. Woe Hawkins found dead in his Pagetown Ohio home after a period of illness. Born October 24, 1865, in Morrow County he leaves a wife and three children Mrs Robt Sisco of Omaha Verle and Earl of Scandia.
District court case filed by Federal Land Bank in Wichita
Court House News reports a new district court case filed in the past week: Federal Land Bank of Wichita versus Selma A Fulcomer and others. It notes 92 rehabilitation claims approved for Republic county and many more expected as farmers pursue loan benefits. further county business covers poor relief, tax assessments, gopher pest programs, estate settlements, and 4-H club activities with state camp attendances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Land Bank of Wichita
Selma A. Fulcomer
Republic County
Scandia Flood Wipes Out Bridges Homes In Republican Valley
A great wall of water from the Republican River struck Scandia early Sunday, washing out the east and west bridge spans, sinking houses, crippling telegraph lines, and cutting water and power. Debris filled Main Street basements as crews work to restore rail service and assess losses. Local garages, lumber yard, and the Isaacson Grain Co building suffered extensive damage with hundreds of dollars in losses reported.
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Republican
Scandia
Republican Valley
Main Street
Session
A. M. Sanborn Lumber Co
Missouri Pacific
Moe and
Shivvers
W. P. Shivvers
Isaacson Grain Co
Rock ‘Island
Home’ Oil Co
Mra. Gs Fp Webber
Community lauds Eva Lorentz for flood service
The Scandia community and surrounding area express heartfelt thanks to Eva Lorentz, chief operator, for outstanding service during the flood. She kept in touch with points north along the river and relayed information to residents, earning their sincere appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia Telephone Co
Scandia
Eva Lorentz
Roosevelt backs grade crossing elimination with $200 million plan
President Roosevelt endorsed a national push to remove dangerous grade crossings. He cited the Maryland bus tragedy and announced about 200 million dollars would be spent by July 1, 1936, to fund state projects and federal work where facilities exist, plus further work in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Maryland
Frazier Barber Shop Open In Bank Building
Guy Frazier has temporarily set up his barber shop in a rear room of the Bank of Scandia building. The basement west wall under the post office has crumbled after being flooded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Frazier
Bank of Scandia
Frazier
Henry Opens Law Offices in Kansas City
John J. Henry son of Dr and Mrs J B Henry former residents of Scandia opened law offices June 1 at 405 Keith and Perry Building Kansas City Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Henry
Flood Delays Journal Publication and Thanks Citations
Flood forces a one day delay in the Journal publication. The paper also thanks sister newspapers and authorities for their assistance during the disruption.
Also Mentioned on This Page
RED Cross
Methodist Church
W. Selin
HAHNS_ TO
Blakeleys
Highway Commission
American Legion
Sanborn: Lumber CO
Joe Hawkins
Court House News
Nance
Topeka
Miss Huckin
Board of County~ ‘Commissioners
Board of Equalization
Charles H. Straad
Lars Larson
Courtland
H. J. Adams
Ellsworth
Fred L. Miller
Republic—county
Manhattan
Norton
Denver
G. Frazier
Henry
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