Three Truks In Wrecks Prompt Speed Limit Across Fleet
Three Stamey and Tidd Construction trucks were damaged in separate incidents last week. Elzie McGraw, driver of a dirt truck, hit a Missouri Pacific freight car after visibility was blocked by a Derby elevator. Another collision occurred between a loaded semi and an empty truck at the river bridge. Drivers were uninjured, but trucks suffered damage. All Stamey and Tidd drivers were ordered not to exceed 20 mph to improve safety and vehicle condition.
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Stamey
Tidd Construction Co
River Approaches
Missouri Pacific
Scandia River Bridge
Elzie McGraw
McGraw
Dri
Edwin Emmerts
Herman Brunsilius
Tidd
Belleville Golden Jubilee Celebration Details
Belleville marks its fifty year city incorporation with a three day festival July 3 to 5. Old Settlers Day Saturday features Henry J. Allen as speaker, parade, baseball game and water stunts. Sunday dedicates pool and recreation park with Dr. F D Farrell as main speaker and a Chappell Choir concert. Independence Day features Congressman Carlson as orator, with fireworks and multiple events including sports and dances. Marysville and Concordia to play a Ban Johnson league game at Belleville Monday.
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Belleville
Old Settlers
Chappell Choir
Tabernacle Christian Church
Lincoln
Nebr
Monthay
Frank ‘Carlson
Marysville
Concordia
Ban Johnson League
Picnic dates set by Scandia association this year
Officials of the Scandia Picnic Association have set July 24 as the dates for the annual picnic. The event is expected to draw residents and visitors for a day of community activities and food.
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Scandia
Enté
Sam
Church Notes and Announcements
Church notes from Sunday list the Church School at 10 AM and morning worship at 11 AM. Evening service follows at 7:30 PM with the League meeting. Children's Day program planned for Sunday July 24. Methodist Church invites all. auditorium is electrically cooled for comfort.
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Methodist Church
Our Savior's Lutheran Norway Pastor Attends Youth League Convention
Sunday school and Bible classes at 10 o clock. League devotional program at 8 PM. Pastor T O Torgeson will attend the 9th Biennial International Convention of The Young People's Lutheran League in Minneapolis, June 23 to 27. Pray for the convention. Welcome to our services.
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the Young Peoples ‘Luther League
Minneapolis
Minn
Ada Lutheran Church Announces Sunday Schedule and Activities
Ada Lutheran Church Kackley announces Sunday School and Bible Classes at 10. Morning worship at 11 Evening service at 8. Choir rehearsal Tuesday evening Confirmation Class Friday morning at 2. Ladies circle meets church as announced Luther League Bible Study Thursday evening June 24 Miss Evelyne Tornquist leads next Sunday evening, July 4th events led by Carl Johnsons.
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Tirte
Luther League
Evelyne ‘Tornquist
Carl Johnson
Sunday Services At Norway Scandia Church
The U B Presbyterian in Norway and Scandia lists Sunday School at 10:00, morning worship at 11:00, a Christian Endeavor meeting at 7:00, and evening worship at 8:00. Men from the Norway Church lead a Father’s Day program during the Sunday school hour. all are invited and asked to bring a basket for noon fellowship.
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Norway
Scandia
Christian’ Endeavor
Norway Church
S. S
Christ
Amana Lutheran Church Schedules Services and Pageant
The Amana Lutheran church under Pastor M C Linerson announces Sunday School and services at the usual times next Sunday with evening services at eight. Young People meet at seven at the parsonage. A vesper service last week drew good attendance and more are planned this summer. Five o clock services invite all to bring a covered dish and enjoy the evening. Pageant practice Friday night at 8:30. attendance is urgent as the show is near. Vacation Belial continues this week and next.
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Belial
Teachers Exam Schedule This Week Announced
A terse notice states exams are set for this week with regular council duties and summer classes. It notes that one fewer students than usual are expected to participate.
Mount Rushmore project and TVA plans in early America
Article surveys the Mount Rushmore memorial start in 1929 with costs and progress, notes the Seven TVA projects proposed under the Norris bill, and cites salary terms for directors. It mentions gum removal on Broadway, a new crop breeding in Charleston, and triplets in a Federal prison.
Francis Ruggles Drowns in Pond Near Courtland Farm
Francis Ruggles a senior at Courtland High School and a star athlete drowned at a pond near his uncle s farm southwest of Mankato last Wednesday evening. His brother Richard and two other boys watched from the bank as he faltered mid crossing and disappeared. After a two and a half hour search, the body was pulled from the pond with a hay rake. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church Friday afternoon.
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Francis Ruggles
Courtland
Mankato
Courtland High School
Richard
Francis
Officials promise aid for Highway 36 project
Five Washington Chamber of Commerce members traveled to Topeka to push for US 36 improvements in Washington county. State Highway Commissioner Evan Griffeth and District Highway Commissioner Gus Bengston pledged swift action and noted the Belleville Marysville corridor as an emergency major project. Griffeth said federal funds expected by July 1 would be applied to convert the route into an all weather road if received.
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Washington Chamber of Commerce
Topeka
Washington County
Evan Griffeth
Gus Bengston
Washington
Griffeths
Belleville
Marysville
State Highway Commission
Jerry Kershner Accepts CCC Camp Duty
Cloud county treasurer and Reserve captain Jerry Kershner has been called to active duty with the CCC. Laura Nelson, deputy treasurer and treasurer elect, was appointed to fill the remainder of Kershner’s term. He is ordered to report to the district CCC office in Boise Idaho for assignment.
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Jerry Kershner
Cloud
U. S. Infantry
CCC
Cloud County
Laura Nelson
Kershner
Boise
Idaho
Leak Found in Belleville Municipal Swimming Pool
Water was turned into the new Belleville municipal swimming pool this week and a leak was discovered. Contractors are repairing the flaw with hope of full completion before the official dedication on July 4.
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Belleville ‘Municipal
Former Scandia Barber Ted Denis Dies at 70
Ted Denis 70 once ran a Scandia barber shop about 25 years ago and later worked in Salina before moving to California where he died last Wednesday. He was brother in law to Mrs. Lulu Moe.
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Ted Denis
California
Salina
Lulu Moe
Farmers Poised for Grasshopper Poison Mix at Preble’s Garage
County Agent H. J. Adams announces an afternoon session at Preble’s Garage where farmers will mix grasshopper poison. Attendees must bring their own sawdust. Thursday event aims to aid pest control and crop protection.
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Preble
H. J. Adams
Trampled Farmer Injured by Frightened Horse Near Scandia
Frank Isaacson a farmer northwest of Scandia was trampled Saturday afternoon while spraying fly spray on horses. A frightened horse knocked him down and trampled him causing several broken ribs and bruises.
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Frank Isaacson
Scandia
Olof Fogelberg Dies at 81 in Scandia Home
Olof Fogelberg, longtime Scandia resident and pioneer who immigrated to America in 1880, died last Saturday morning at his home at age 81. He farmed southeast of Scandia for over 30 years. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at his home with Rev. Miss Lucretia Keyes officiating. Burial followed in the Lutheran cemetery.
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Olof. Fogelberg
Scandia
America
Lucretia
Keyes
County Prison Labor Keeps Courthouse Grounds Trim
County board of county commissioners and the sheriff use prison labor to maintain the courthouse yard and nearby areas. During the past week prisoners trimmed dead trees and brush and cleaned offices and windows as preparations for the upcoming three day Golden Jubilee on July 3 4 and 5.
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Republic ‘County Board of County Commissioners
Sheriff's Office
Court House
Native stone city auditorium planned with library offices
Civic leaders in Joe ville announce plans for a new native stone auditorium to house the city library and offices. The project mirrors the finish used at the nearby North Central Kansas Free Fair Stadium and may receive federal aid if government support continues.
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Joeville
H S Johnson and Geneva In Concordia Saturday Morning
H S Johnson and Geneva were seen in Concordia Saturday morning, details limited to the sighting reported by local observers. The brief note records their presence without additional context or actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.S. Johnson
Geneva
Concordia
Scandia Defeats Republic Lithéraps 9 to 3 in Baseball
The Scandia baseball team extended its winning streak by defeating the Republic Lithéraps 9 to 3 on Sunday. Cobill pitched well and led Scandia to the victory.
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Scandia
Republic ’ _Lithéraps
Cobill
Wheat Binders Start as Dry Weather Helps Wheat Ripen
Farmers in the Republic area prepare to start binders as wheat fields turn golden with ripening grain. Dry, hot winds accelerate maturity, delaying combine harvest until next week. First wheat may fetch around $1 a bushel as early yields vary between early and late plots.
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Republic
Yrhi
Suffering burn during canning incident reported
A woman sustained a painful burn on her left foot when hot cherries near a stove caused a scalding slip as she canned. The report notes the incident occurred as she prepared produce and sought medical help.
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Fredrickson
Union Park Summer Services Begin July 11 at City Hall Park
Arrangements are complete for the summer church services at City Hall Park with the first service at 8 p m on Sunday July 11. There will be no meeting on Sunday evening July 4 due to a Princess picture engagement. The theatre will suspend Sunday evening shows in July and August while park services run, and ushers for the season are Joe Gray John Mahan Otto Wetzel Theo Peterson and Leslie Nelson.
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Joe Gray
John Mahan
Otto Wetzel
Theo, Peterson
Leslie Nelson
Farmer Wesley Paroutek Dies After Arsenic Poisoning
Wesley Paroutek a 50 year old farmer living two miles east and three miles south of Narka died after taking arsenic poison Sunday afternoon He left a wife and two grown sons survived by a well improved farm with promising crops The incident is reported as a death after self administered poison.
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Wesley Paroutek
Narka
Cuts Finger Ends Car Work Incident
Art Cardwell severely cut the third finger on his right hand while working on a car motor Tuesday evening.
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Art Cardwell
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W. Va
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Olof Fogelberg
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