Barbecue and Graduation Day in Belleville for County Students
Graduates of Republic County common schools and families will attend a Friday commencement at the Majestic Theatre with 183 diplomas awarded. A lunch barbecue for about 1000 people features music by the Belleville concert band and guest badges for lunch and privileges at the courthouse west entrance. The afternoon program includes invocations, solos, a reading, vocal and violin pieces, a class address by Prof. H. E. Bradford, diploma presentation by Clare C. Baldwin, and benediction by Rev. W. A. Reese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic ‘County
Belleville
Republic County Common Schools
Majestic Theatre
W. A. Reese
Bernice Granstedt Valedictory
William, Pettyjohn
Branevis Curtie
Silver Nymph
Sybil Rodde
H. E. Bradford
University of Nebraska
Clare C. Baldwin, Co
Children’s Day Program At Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian church hosts a Children’s Day program next Sunday at 8 PM. The program includes an orchestra prelud e, choir special music, reading, speeches, songs, instrumental duets, and offerings by the Junior Girls and other classes, led by Rev. Mahaffy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Val Jean Jackson
Ruth Ahrens
Gregs
Wilfred Corbin
Harlan Mahaffy
Tees
June Freed
Gertrude Nimocki
God
Eee Lee
James Tingstrom
Doreas Mahaffy
Phil
Ruth Hageman
Wilhmina Wetzel
Offeretory
Rere Frank
John Nimocks
June Joy
Mahaffy
Local Residents Move Into Stofer House on Washington
Locals report Mr. and Mrs. Russell Moe have moved into the Stofer house on Washington street, formerly home to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Beeman and family. Guests of Mrs. Waldrum included Mrs. John Freeburg, Mrs. Chas. Pehrson, Mrs. Alfred Olson, Ms. Winifred Wright of Kansas City, and Mrs. B. E. Beckman of San Jose, California. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Nimocks hosted a dance and card party at their home on Wednesday evening, June 13, drawing a large crowd who enjoyed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Moe
Stofer House
Washington Street
Mrs
Earl Beeman
John Freeburg
Chas. Pehrson
Alfred Olson
Winifred Wright
Kansas City
B. E. Beckman
San Jose
Calif
Geo. Nimocks
Family reunion winner roast at the bluffs
Mr and Mrs Henry Johnson and family, Mr and Mrs Nathan Isaacson and family, Mr and Mrs Emil Isaacson and family, and Paul Haglund of Kansas City Missouri enjoyed a winner roast at the bluffs Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Johnson
Nathan Isaacson
Emil Isaacson
Paul Haglund
Kansas City
the Bluffs
Formosa and Topeka guests share Sunday dinner
Mrs A P Rosene hosted a Sunday dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs Carl Lindberg and family, Mr and Mrs John Brandstrom and Mr and Mrs Anton Edlund and Miss Hulda Edlund of Formosa, and Mr and Mrs Johnson of Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl. Lindberg
John. Brandstrom
Anton Edlund
Hulda’ Edlund
Formosa
Johnson
Topeka
A. P. Rosene
Edgren and Anders Visit Relatives in Leonardville
Mr. and Mrs. Gust Edgren and Lee Ander and Hazel and Mrs. Fred Anderson traveled to Leonardville on Saturday to visit Mrs. Edgren's sister Mrs. Chas Johnson. Hazel remained for a few days while the others returned Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gust Edgren
Lee Ander
Hazel
Fred Anderson
Leonardville
Edgren
Chas. Johnson
Alta Mare Celebrates Sixth Birthday At Frank Goodwin Home
Mrs Glenwood Freed and families joined Alta Mare for a sixth birthday party at the Frank Goodwin residence on Sunday June 10. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ted Milner and daughter, Mr and Mrs Ford Olson and daughter, and Mr and Mrs Jim Goodwin and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood Freed
Ted Milner
Ford Olson
Jim Goodwin
Frank Goodwin
Alta Mare
Mrs Johnson and Isaacsons Visit Kansas Stores and Friends
Mrs. Joseph Johnson accompanied by Mr and Mrs Nathan Isaacson and daughter Anda Mae traveled to Salina Wednesday morning. Mrs Johnson and Mrs Isaacson visited friends in Lincoln Kansas while Mr Isaacson conducted business in Salina. They returned home Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Johnson
Nathan Isaacson
Anda Mae
Salina
Scandia Boy Chosen as President Coolidge Bodyguard
Berty Lewellyn, a Scandia native now stationed at Fort Snelling Minnesota, has been selected as one of the bodyguards accompanying President Coolidge on his summer trip to Wisconsin. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Pete Lewellyn of Scandia and has served in the army for about a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berty Lewellyn
Scandia
Fort Snelling
Minn
President Coolidge
Burle
Wisconsin
Coolidge
U. S
Lewellyn
Pete Lewellyn
Golden Wedding for Mr and Mrs A J Kelly
Mr and Mrs A J Kelly of Norway township celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on June 10 marking fifty years since their January 1 1878 marriage. Six children attended with about two hundred relatives and friends at a picnic on the Kelly lawn. A dinner set was presented to the couple and a reunion for guests from the January 1 wedding was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Kelly
Rydal
Kelly
Mattie Lewis
Mr. Kelly
Norway Township
Earl
Roy
Forest
Floyd Walter
Bert Nickerson
Perry Pierce
Hattie Bartlett
Henon Bartlett
Mrs. Kelly
Amana Lutheran Church Plans Summer Leave and Services
The Amana Lutheran Church hosts morning worship with Rev. Granere and an 8 PM service on Sunday. Delegates to the District Luther League were elected: Vernon Swanson, Alfred Magnusson, Ruth Sallman, Myrtle Edgren, and Mrs. Algor Anderson. Pastors receive a two month vacation July and August and plan a trip to Oregon. Dorcas Society social set for Friday June 22 with hosts Mrs. Amanda Maxell and Mrs. Adolph Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amana
Chas. Pehrson
Methodist Church Children and Choir Schedule
The Methodist Church announces a Friday choir meeting at 8 15 p m and a Saturday afternoon Children’s Day practice. Sunday services return to regular times with the Children’s Day program at 11 a m and a baptismal service. Rev B O Peterson on furlough will preach Sunday June 24 at both services. J Lundberg Minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Perach
J. Lundberg
Presbyterian Church Sunday schedule and services
The S S will meet at 10 o clock Sunday morning for a study in all departments. At 7 15 p m the Christian Endeavor society will hold its meeting inviting all young people. At 8 p m the Children's Day service with music exercises recitation and song by the Sunday School children. J M Mahaffy Minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
S. S
Christian Endeavor Society
J. M. Mahaffy
Brewer family hosts Sunday dinner gathering
Mrs. M. E. Brewer and Mr. Brewer along with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Brewer, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Brewer, and Mr. J. E. Brewer and family were Sunday dinner guests at the C. A. Brewer home.
Social at Dutton home aims to draw 100 attendees
The C. E. of the United Brethren and Presbyterian churches announces a social at the Dutton home next Friday evening inviting 100 people to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dutton
C. E. of the United Brethren and Presbyterian Churches
Scandia Residents Flock to Local Remedy Stomach Medicine
Many Scandia residents report W. H. D. Special Stomach Medicine eases gas sour stomach ulcers heartburn and constipation. Shop at Hageman Wires for a .50 box. Guaranteed by your druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Hageman - Wires
Wanted cash price for sale from owner farm
D. F. Bush of Minneapolis Minnesota requests cash price from owner for a farm sale. Miss Helen Bettis is employed at the Walter Boman home currently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Bush
Minneapolis, Minn
Helen Bettis
Walter Boman
Court House Notes Highlight Local Officials and Trials
Belleville notes report Wilbur Washington in custody awaiting October trial on an assault with intent to kill charge. County treasurer S. J. Henry cites June 20 as tax deadline with near 6000 dollars in receipts. New stenographer Carolyn Ludwig joins county attorney W. C. Perry. Pearl Bowersox moves to Dr. W. R. Barnard. County Superintendent Clare Baldwin speaks on psychology at the Sunday School institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Washington
Scandia
S. J. Henry
Carolyn Ludwig
Belleville High School
W. C. Perry
Pearl Bowersox
May Collins
Register of Deeds
W. G. Campbell
J. Henry
Edna
Clek
Denver
Hazel Lewis
Henry H. van Natta
Virleen
Indianapolis
Ind
Great Lakes Region
Central Community Chautauqua Company
Chicago
Olive Rackley
Belleville
C. G. Aspegren
Republic
E. L Shepard
Wayne
District Court
State
Milton Marshall
Federal Land Bank
Wichita
Kan
Selma Falconier
Elver L. Rice
Laura
M. Rollins
James Rollins
A. Homer Whitney
W. H. Greater
South Meridian Highway
Here
Chester
County Central
Chamber of Commerce of
Majestic Theatre
Baldwin
Jack the Hugger
A. A. Cooley
Rock Island
Westmoreland
Kansas
Hastings
Nebr
Republic County
Journal Items from June 12 1903 25 Years Ago this Week
Geo Stromberg returned from Vancouver B C. Kallman and Anderson brick on the ground for their new block. Rev C J Maxell and daughter Regina left for Paxton Ill to attend the synod. Flood news notes long flood stories and local curiosities including a bottle found with a young lady’s name from Riverton Neb. Watch for continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Stromberg
Vancouver
B. C
Kallman& Anderson
C. J. Maxell
Regina
Paxton
Ill
Downing Brothers
Kansas City
J. P. Heaston
Harry
Clyde
Eric Jokander
Fairbury
Manhattan
George White
Addie Gile
Lavinia Garman
Belleville
John Stanton
Aler Scott
Riverton
Nebr
Back to Scandia Again The Albro Sisters Return from California
Ruth and Agnes Albro return to Scandia from San Gabriel California with Paul Doctor aboard a Chevrolet coupe. They found California pleasant but lonely and plan to visit relatives in Atchison after meeting old friends. Doctor may return to California later. the group traveled via Salt Lake City Wyoming and Grover Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Agnes Albro
San Gabriel
Calif
Scandia
Paul Doctor
Albro
California
Doctor May
Agnes
A&chison
Salt Lake City
Utah
Wyoming
Grover Colorado
Fire Destroys Barn on Shotzman Property
Fire destroyed a barn and chicken house on Philip Shotzman’s farm Friday afternoon. The blaze, discovered late, left the loss total with feed grain fuel tools and supplies burned. Mrs Shotzman lost dozens of near fry chicks. cause undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Shotzman
Notice to Trespassers Restricts Hunting on Local Property
The landowners warn they will not tolerate trespassing for hunting or shooting on property starting eighty miles north of the P O highway and extending one mile west of the river to include the Geo Jensen place. Offenders and parents of minors will be held strictly accountable. Includes names of owners and local residents and community notices about local events and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Jensen ‘Place
Local County Couples Married In June Ceremonies
The record lists several marriages by county residents in June. It names Leon J. Winbinger and Frances A. Baxa in Cuba, Cloyd Marty and Nevada M. Johnson in Belleville, J Marshall McWilliams and Ellen Marguerite Speers in Agenda, Ernest L. Lewis and Leora D. Price in Courtland, and Ira A. Blair with Letha Dolly in Nebraska, with officiants from local churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon J. Winbinger
Cuba
Frances A. Baxa
Belleville
McKenna
Catholic Church
Cloyd Marty
Courtland
Nevada
M. Johnson
Louis, L. Decker
M. E
Dubis
Nebr
J. Marshall McWilliams
Morrill
Kan
Ellen Marguerite Speers
Agenda
S. S. Latimer
Haddam
Kansas
Ernest L. Lewis
Leora D. Price
Courtlands
W. A. Green
Bellelville M.E
Nebraska
W. W. Smalley
Belleville Presbyterian Church
Physician Remodels Office With Nine Rooms
Dr. C. V. Haggman renovated his office east of the drug store turning it into a modern facility. The nine rooms include a laboratory shower dark room X-Ray room two treatment rooms a consultation room and two waiting rooms with repapered walls and white woodwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. V. Haggman
County Seat Notes
Local residents from Scandia Norway township and nearby areas gathered in Belleville for social visits. Several families attended the Patterson Memorial hospital nurses commencement at the Methodist church and visited with friends. Notables include Carl Cuthbertson Carl Gile Owen Thorp James Bowser Bertha Rimel and Mr Orrin Kelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Cuthbertson
Scandia
Carl Gile
Owen Thorp
Norway Township
Patterson Memorial Hospital
Methodist Church
James Bowser
Elwood West
Bowser
Pennsylvania
Iowa
Kansas
Belleville, Scandia and Union Valley
Belleville State Bank
Curtis Publishing Company
Minnesota
South Dakota
Alex Scott
Junior
Norway
Belleville
Loren Howe
Scott
Wm. Mikesell
Rydal
Ohio
Auction at Bundy farm near Belleville features tractor and grader
Auction at the G. R. Bundy farm two miles west and one mile north of Belleville on Friday June 22 1928 at 2 pm offers a 35-70 hp Huber tractor and a Austin Mam moth 12 ft road grader. Sealed bids or in person bids accepted. Inquiries to W. D. Vance Belleville Kansas John Conzelman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Bundy
Belleville
H. P. Huber
Austin Mammoth
W. D. Vance
Kansas
John Conzelman
Good Will Tour Arrives in Scandia for 15 Minute Visit
Kansas City Chamber of Commerce announces a Good Will Tour from June 19 to 28 1928. The group of about one hundred business men will stop in Scandia on Friday June 22 at 3 00 PM for a 15 minute visit before continuing to thirty nine towns in northern Kansas and southern Nebraska to meet old friends and make new business connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce of
Kansas City
Good Will
Scandia
Kansas
Nebraska
Community Club Hosts At Mrs Nystrom Home
Mrs G Nystrom entertained the Community club at her home Wednesday afternoon with nineteen members present. Guests included Mrs H Nystrom Mrs R Doctor and Mrs Joe Johnson. President Mrs Ella Burns led the business meeting followed by a fine lunch. The next meeting will be with Mrs Will Reed on June 27.
Ladies Aid Hosts Event at John Fredrickson Home
Mrs John Fredrickson and co hosts entertained the Ladies Aid of the Methodist church Thursday afternoon and evening. A large crowd enjoyed home made ice cream sandwiches cake and coffee. Rev B O Peterson, a long time missionary, will visit Scandia in a few weeks to preach at the Methodist church on Sunday June 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fredrickson
John Naslund
Wm. Linden
Oscar Linden
Methodist Church
B. O. Peterson
Scandia
Philippine Islands
Local family outing to Riley Kansas on Sunday
Mr and Mrs Robt Doctor and family and Elmer Rasmussen drove to Riley Kansas to spend the day at Cecil Sargent's home and returned home that evening. Paul and Katheryn remained for a longer visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Robt
Elmer Rasmussen
Riley
Kan
Cecil Sargent
Paul and
Katheryn
Scan dia postmaster Parlee Plotner also journal editor
We were pleased to meet Parlee Plotner postmaster at Scan dia on our streets. He also edits the Journal there and formerly worked at The Kansan in Concordia, where he was considered a good employee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parlee Plotner
Scandia
Kansan
Concordia
Birthday Celebration For Mrs Chester Lervold
Mrs Chester Lervold hosted a Sunday evening birthday party with Mr and Mrs Frank Lervold Mr and Mrs Walter Berry Mr and Mrs Tom Hay Miss Ruth Lervold and Carl Rickson in attendance. Ice cream and cake were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lervold
Walter Berry
Tom Hay
Ruth Lervold
Carl Rickson
Chester Lervold
For Sale Baby Chicks and Pianos Sale
For sale list shows baby chicks White Leghorns Red Rocks Anconas and Orpingtons with prices 7.50 8.50 8.00 9.50 per hundred. Also advertised is 1 page piano sale at Zona Berg Son Music Co Superior Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Rocks
Anconas
Orpingtons
Jenkins Poultry Farm
Jewell, Kans
Zona, Berg & Son
Music,Company
Superior Nebraska
County Meeting of Farmers Union in Scandia
At the Republic County Farmers Union quarterly gathering in Scandia on June 9, J A Talbot of the North Dakota Farmers Union urged marketing as the key to farmers problems and profits. J T Peterson of Fairbury Nebr Farmers Union Creamery spoke on why Nebraska cream earns 20 more per unit from organized selling. A motion by J C Lofy to hold the annual Farmers Union picnic near Pawnee in August was approved, with date to be announced. Other speakers included C E Brasted, O W Davidson, and Robt Hanson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County Farmers Union
Scandia
J. A. Talbot
North Dakota Farmers Union
J. T. Peterson
Fairbury
Nebr
Farmers Union Creamery Co
Peterson
Nebraska
Kansas
J. C. Lofy
Farmers Union
Pawnee
Republic
C. E. Brasted
Kansas Farmers Union
O. W. Davidson
Salina
Robt. Hanson
Cloud County
Eight Attend Summer School in Emporia Kansas
Eight Republic county students enroll for summer session at Emporia Teachers College. Enrollment figures show 1561 completed, with about 1900 expected. Students from eighty nine Kansas counties and eight states including Oklahoma Missouri Iowa New Mexico South Dakota Texas Michigan Nebraska are represented. Republic county students include Lloyd Novak Belleville Paul Jehlik Munden Thelma Larson Kackley Ruth Bland Helen Ericson Inga Rydall Courtland Herbert Lundgreen Agenda Harley Prichard Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporia
Kan
Republic County
Emporia Teachers College
Kansas
Oklahoma
Missouri
Iowa
New Mexico
South Dakota
Texas
Michigan
Nebraska
Lloyd Novak
Belleville
Paul Jehlik
Munden
Thelma Larson
Kackley
Ruth Bland
Helen Ericson
Inga Rydall
Courtland
Herbert Lundgreen
Agenda
Harley Prichard
Wayne
Card of Thanks from Mrs. H. B. Robison
Mrs. H. B. Robison expresses gratitude to friends for flowers tokens cards letters and calls received during her hospital stay. She thanks everyone for kindly remembrances and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robison
Johnson family hosts and guests gather for birthday
A large group including Mr and Mrs H I Johnson and family Mrs C G Johnson and others joined Sunday dinner. Olof Johnson Segerhammar and families plus James town and Greeley visitors attended a birthday surprise for Mrs Henry Johnson at Vic Erickson cabin by the river. A skating party at Miller's rink followed. Wanted piano and violin students Mabel Brewer Norway Ks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. I. Johnson
C. G. Johnson
Oscar
Henry Johnson
Lafternoon
Olof Johnson
Ed Larson
Ralph Moe
Chas. Freed
Mabel Brewer
Norway
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nebraska University
M. E.brewer
W. H. Brewer
C.F. Brewer
J. E. Brewer
C. A. Brewer
Court House
Wm. Hay
Will Weislogel
Albert Larson
G. A. Nystrom
Harry Hohman
Roman Lloyd Davis
Chas
Hohman
Eric Gustavson ,Geo. Jensen
Martha Mahaffy
Parkville College
Ellen Anderson
John Brandstrom
Cc. A. Isaacson
A. Ri” Rasmusson
John Larson
O. J. Lundberg
Eric~ Erickson
Glada
County Meeting OF Farmers Union
Currie
H Currie
P Johnson
Ree To . Nixon
Miller's Skating Rink
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