Highway 36 Annual Meeting Opens in Phillipsburg Parade
The Highway No. 36 Association holds its annual meeting in Phillipsburg with a parade led by Bill Churchhill on a Buckskin pony. About 250 attend a noon lunch organized by the Phillipsburg Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Paul E. Conrad chairs the afternoon session. McDill Boyd is named president and Lyle Scoby as an officer.
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Gus Sandell
Oldsmobile
Charley Nordman
Parlee Platner
Bill Johnson
Ernest Nelson
Ye Ed
Phillipsburg
Highway No. 36 Association
Bill” Churchhill
Norton
Mankato
Atwood
Chamber of Commerce of
Wallace Sullivan
Chamber of Commerce
Paul E. Conrad
Association
McDill Boyd
Dr. Conrad
McDill “Huck” Boyd
The
Phillipsburg Review
Lyle Scoby
Donkey Softball Night in Scandia Promises Fun
A Donkey Softball game is set for Thursday night in Scandia under lights promising lighthearted entertainment. Local riding talent will be featured as spectators are invited to attend and enjoy the humorous event.
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Scandia
Scan dia Community Club Meeting Set for Monday
The Scan dia Community Club will hold its regular meeting next Monday night June 24 at the City Clerk office. Committee members for the picnic are urged to attend as key business will be discussed.
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Scandia Community Club
A Nice Father's Day Thanks From Family Across Cities
A Father writes of warm Father's Day gifts from family in Hollywood and Manhattan Beach California plus a tie-pin from a stepson and money from his spouse. A box arrived from Los Angeles containing scenting, or "cemelling stuff," all of which is appreciated.
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Hollywood
Manhattan Beach
Calif
Los Angeles
Stassen Named Keynoter at Republican National Convention
Governor Stassen, age 33, will serve as temporary chairman of the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia on June 24. He is the youngest state governor and the youngest ever chosen as a major party keynoter, set to define the party’s campaign issues for the presidency and vice presidency.
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Stassen
Philadelphia
Union
House of Representatives
House
Martin
National Republican Congressional Committee
Sailor William Loring Dies at 96 in Kansas Farm Living
William Loring, born August Larson in Gothenburg Sweden, died at 96 after a life at sea and a 65 year Kansas farm residence with wife Carolina Lundin. He sailed seven seas, raised a large family of 11 children, 39 grandchildren, and 26 great grandchildren, and served as township trustee and school board member. Additional Red Cross donations were reported from Social Hour Club and Pete Pehrson.
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William Loring
Gothenburg
Lars Anderson
Havana
Criple
Anderson
Lars
August Larson
Kansas
David Crockett
Great Lakes
Panama Canal
Cape Horn
Chicago
Carolina Lundin
Scandia
Seven Seas
Loring
Luther League Convention Held At Amana Lutheran Church
The 27th annual Mariadahl Luther League Convention met June 14–16 at Amana Lutheran Church. Pastor Emil Swanson of Bertrand Nebr spoke. Officers elected: President Carl E Larson Scandra, Vice President Howard Qman Walsburg, Secretary Ralph Johnson Salem, Treasurer Clifford Nelson Ada, Pianist Leona Velen Mariadahl, Choir Director Paul V Allen Swedesburg. Delegates enjoyed a picnic and softball game, with meals at the church and lodging by members. The event will return to Salem next year.
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Mariadahl District
Luther League
Amana‘ Lutheran Church
Emil Swanson
Bertrand, Nebr
Carl E
Larson
Scandra
Howard Qman
Walsburg
Ralph Johnson
Salem
Clifford Nelson
Ada
Leona Velen
Mariadahl
Paul V. Allen
Swedesburg
Payne Ratner Seeks Re election In Kansas
Payne Ratner announces candidacy for a second term highlighting his administration s record of efficiency and economy. He pledges continued efforts toward sound commonsense government in the best interests of Kansas citizens.
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Kansas
Band Concert Program for June 27 1940
Honor Band March by E Weber Westmoreland March by Richards The Best Loved Southern Melodies a medley of Plantation Songs by Al Hayes God Bless America by Berlin Vanguard March by Hollingsworth Greenway March by J J Richards A Night In June Serenade by King The Little Wonder Novelette by Ed Chenette Village Chapel Tone Poem Ribble Queen City March by W H Baorn
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E. Weber
Westmoreland
Richards
al Hayes
God Bless
America
Berlin
Vanguard
Hollingsworth Greenway
J. J. Richards
King the Little Wonder
Ed Chenette
Village Chapel
Ribble Queen City
W. H. Baorn
Missouri Pacific Excursion to Blues Redbirds Doubleheader
Baseball fans can ride a Missouri Pacific Special Excursion from Downs to Kansas City for the Kansas City Blues versus Columbus Redbirds game. The train departs Downs at 5:00 a.m. with stops at Jamestown and Concordia for round trip fares of 4.85 and 4.25 dollars. Return trip departs Kansas City at 10:00 p.m.
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Missouri Pacific Railway
Downs
Kansas City
Kansas City Blues
Columbus Redbirds
Jamestown
Concordia
Missouri Pacific
Dance Saturday Night for Scandia Picnic Association
Street dance announced for next Saturday night to benefit the Scandia Picnic Association. Admission charged 35 cents for gentlemen while ladies enter free.
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Scandia Picnic Association
Inside the New Co-Operative Refinery Tour
The article recounts a visit to Phillipsburg’s New Co-Operative Refinery opened in January and dedicated May 4. It notes a 88 000 barrels per day capacity, about 30 storage tanks of 5 000 to 25 000 barrels, and crude oil sourced from fields in Rooks Ellis and Russell counties.
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Scandia
Phillipsburg
Highway 36 Association
Co-Operative
Rooks
Ellis
Russell
Fighting 69th shown at Princess Theatre this weekend
The Princess Theatre presents The Fighting 69th this Saturday and Sunday nights. The wartime saga honors the Old 69th and the Rainbow Division, tracing the regiment from 1786 to World War I and paying tribute to chaplain Father Duffy as Warner Brothers dedicates the film.
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The
Princess Theatre
69Th
Aaron Burr
69Th New York
France
United States
69Th New York Regiment
165Th Infantry
Francis Patrick Duffy
Warner Brothers
Explosive Chemists Sought for Federal Civil Service
The government announces civil service exams for chemist and chemical technologist posts in the explosive field. Due to the National defense program, a large pool of qualified specialists is essential. Salaries range from 2600 to 4600 dollars yearly, with applications due by June 24.
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National Defense
Sunday Dinner Guests Include Johnson Family and Guests
Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Milo Johnson and Elaine were Mrs. J. P. Nelson and daughters of Kansas City Mr. and Mrs. Joyea Johnson Mrs. H. I. Johnson and Geneva and Betty Johnson and Oscar Johnson.
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Milo Johnson
Elaine
J. P. Nelson
Kansas City
Joyea Johnson
H. I. Johnson
Geneva
Betty Johnson
Oscar Johnson
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Philligeburg
Dorothy Danielson
Jacqueline Fuller
Ed Kallman
St. Francis
Carl Tubbs
Washington
Cuba
Belleville
Community Club Next Mon
Harold E. Stassen
Minnesota
Red Cross
Social Hour Club
Pete Pehrson
Payne Ratner
Eustace Stolander
Ed Jensen
Joseph W. Martin, Jr
Massachusette
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