Swearing In and Local Notices From Topeka Area
Lorraine Lindecrantz was sworn into the U S Navy in Topeka. Mr and Mrs Oscar Swanson of Topeka announce the birth of a baby girl on June 5. Robert Segerhammar, Bethany College student pastor, preaches at the Lutheran church this summer. Albert English graduated June 23 from the Air Force Advanced Flying School at Williams Field Chandler Arizona. Karl Watson and Willard Nelson listed among nearly 200 men on the Service Flag at Kansas Wesleyan in Salina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorraine Lindecrantz
U.S Navy
Topeka
Aml
Oscar Swanson
Topka
Albert English
Air Force Advanced Flying
Williams Field
Chandler
Arizona
Karl Watson
Willard Nelson
Kansas Wesleyan
Salina
Resignation of Township Trustee Lem Cooper in 1942
Twenty five years ago in July 1942 Lem Cooper resigned as Township Trustee after nearly 28 years of continuous service. The notes mention Harvest Special and a felt base bug sold at Hampton Furniture Store. Other items include Lomines ValJean Jackson teaching in Denver, Pauline Weir and Lloyd Brown's July 19 marriage, Kenneth Cooper's death after an accident in Omaha, Jean Tingstrom marrying Lieut Troxal Mellinger in Topeka on July 19, and Rex Farrell delivering the first wheat load to the Der- area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lem Cooper
Harvest
Hampton
ValJean Jackson
Denver
Pauline Weir
Lloyd Brown
Methodist
Kenneth Cooper
Omaha
Jean Tingstrom
Troxal Mellinger
Topeka
Grain Co. Farewell Party Highlights Local News
A farewell party greeted Iver Hammer as he left for the Army after a Norway Lutheran church gathering Sunday attended by about 50 people. The report notes grain loading, bushels weighed, and a toppled tree at the corner near the F and M Store, reflecting small town happenings and community ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grain Co
Iver
Hammer
Norway Lutheran Church
Five pound cabbage noted in July 1927 column
Fifty years ago item reports a five pound head of cabbage grown by Huth Fraser in July 1927. It also notes marriages of Thelma Kallman to Dr Richard Lee Fuller on July 6 at the bride’s parents home and Helen Goodwin to Glenwood Freed at the Probate Judge's office. Gereva Johnson resigns as Norton Methodist Hospital superintendent after just over a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huth Fraser
Thelma Kallman
Richard Lee Fuller
Helen Goodwin
Glenwood Freed
Gereva Johnson
Methodist Hospital
Norton
Photos on licenses and local civic notes from 1937
Thirty years ago in July 1937 a revised license law required applicant photos. New county superintendent Madison Coombs took office July 6. Scandia and nearby towns reported crashes on the Missouri Pacific. Marriages occurred in July. retired MP station agent E W Crandall noted after 25 years with the railroad. A Montana visit prompted nostalgic reflections on Rollins and Scandia, with mentions of local names and places from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Coomb
Jamestown
Rendallsand
Beloit
Missouri Pacific
New Roth Island
iChicago
Denver
Scandia
Frank R. Milner
Neva Boman
Florence Ames
Harvey Hammer
Highland Church
E. W. Crandall
Community Names Signal Local Notice About Shelters and Jobs
The piece lists Bergsing Fyanson Eklund Bartz Skordahl Kendall Lindurst Stage berg Strong and Babb as local names. It notes Kansas communities locating 2700 buildings for fallout shelters to house 112 million people and urges shelter inclusion in new building design. It also advertises Wanted Cook for high school and one bus driver, applying to Milton Cooper at Scandia Attendance Center Unified 426.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bergsing
Fyanson
Kansas
Cook
Milton Cooper
Scandia
City Limits Ban on Air Rifles and BB Guns Adopted
Ordinance No 259 prohibits shooting any air rifle or BB gun within city limits except when used in a properly constructed shooting gallery. Council discussion approved the measure to curb unsafe use.
City Ordinance Bans Firecrackers Within Limits
Ordinance No 312 prohibits sale or discharge of any firecrackers in the city limits by order of the City Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Council
Local ad seeks reliable service person for dispenser work
A Minnesota classified notice seeks a reliable local individual to service and collect from automatic dispensers. No experience needed as accounts will be established. Requires a car references and capital of 985 to 1785 dollars. 4 to 12 hours weekly nets good income. For interview write Eagle Industries 8954 Wooddale Ave So Minneapolis MN 55416.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Industries
Wooddale Ave
Minneapolis
Minn
High Quality Coin Operated Dispenser Opportunity in Dallas
Refilling and collecting money from new type high quality coin operated dispensers in this area. No selling. To qualify you must have a car, references, and $600 to $2,900 cash. Seven to twelve hours weekly can net excellent monthly income. More full time. For personal interview write P. O. Box 10578, Dallas Texas 175207. Include phone number. Support Home Town Business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. O. Box
Dallas
Texas
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Oster Ars Ago
Rex Farrell
Der
Montana
Fred R. Uhde
Flathead-News Clarion
Aarest
Eastern Montana Clarion
Rollins
United States
Ilinois
Glacier Park
Barber
Larry Freeds
Raymond Somers
Audrey Thomas
Superior
Lutheran Church Home
Erick Pearson
Crazy
Snowy Mountain
Musselshell River
Milwaukee Railroad
Lancaster
Courtland
Aden
Nebraska
Bachelor
Faulkner-Dart Inc
Belleville and
E Chester, Nebraska
L. F. Sandberg
Colony House
Scandia, Kansas
Velda L. Sothere
Federal Land Bank
FLB
Roger K. Colby
FLBA
Concordia
Farm Bureau
Belleville
Acme Piano CO
Euclid
Des Moines, Iowa
Harcoe
SB Zi
Scandia Township
Republic County
Yuabel
Max Muth
Scandia City ‘Hall
Frnest Kirk
Avold
Frank L
Township Auditing Board
McDaniel
Guy
Lay
Hershey
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