Kansas Welfare Fight Shapes State Policy and Tax Burden
The Kansas legislature faces a showdown over social welfare funding and federal pressure. A censorship push, possible July 1 cutoff, and debates on the recovery law threaten higher taxes and public access to relief data. Officials warn secrecy could drive costs up and invite corruption while resisting or yielding to Washington.
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Kansas
Freedom
Kansas Press
Washington
Senate
House
Congress
Jones
Smith
Henderson
Smiths
Court House
Washington Demi
Connect Records
Will Rogers Humorous Story at a New York Dinner
A Will Rogers anecdote recalls two men at a New York dinner giving and following risqué advice about avoiding waking a family. One man ends up at the Roosevelt Hotel lobby after leaving clothes at the bottom of the stairs, revealing the mix up between Grand Central and his home.
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New York
Yonkers
Alon
Roosevelt Hotel
Grand Central Station
Princess Theatre Adds Midweek Shows in March
The Princess Theatre will begin midweek performances on Tuesday March 18 and 19 with a late comedy drama It All Came True starring Ann Sheridan and Jeffery Lynn, continuing Tuesday and Wednesday runs.
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Princess Theatre
Wfte
Ann Sheridan
Jeffery Lynn
Flood Control Meeting Probes Dam Plan in Harlan County
A Kansas City meeting hosted a Ao delegation from Republican Valley derigation and Flood Control Aestination along with guests from Colorado and Nebraska to review a 2 000 000 dam in Harlan County Nebraska. The group backed the site as better flood protection for the lower Republican river. Attending were Dr E Porter Ahrens Chas Blosser Oswin Keifer and Bert Hewitt. Also noted: a Red Fox hunted near town was skinned and mounted by George Stromberg for display, with proceeds to the Scandia Fire Department.
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Republican Valley
Kansas City
Colorado
Nebraska
Harlan County
Republican River
E. Porter Ahrens
Chas, Blosser
Concordia
Oswin Keifer
Bostwick
Nebr
Bert Hewitt
Superior
George Stromberg
Bill Moe
Scandia Fire Department
Misses Marcelene Penry and Gwen Ocobock Attend Mrs Willis
The Misses Marcelene Penry and Gwen Ocobock were Sunday afternoon guests of Mrs O M Willis.
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Marcelene -Penry
Gwen Ocobock
Local School Happenings Courtland hosts week long basketball tourney
The district tourney features Jamestown Webber Courtland Scandia Norway and others with Lovewell Republic opening night. Semis pit Jamestown vs Lovewell Republic winner and Courtland vs Formoss as Scandia faces Norway. top seeds Jamestown Courtland Webber Norway.
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Webber
Jamestown
Loevenen
Dormo‘o
Karkley
Norway
Regoulie
Scandia
Lovewell
Republic
Rackiecy
Lovewell Republic
Formoss
Sweeues Defeats Wheet By Narrow Margin
The Sweeues defeated Wheet Friday evening by a score of SU to 24. The game opened with flashy play as the teams exchanged points early. Weather et Veetabians led the Scandia seconds in the closing period, while other lines struggled at times.
School Quiz Night Gives Varsity Boys Lead
The event featured a piano accompaniment by Mr. Tice and Gene Clark singing. Paul Albro led a quiz with two reps from each group. Junior Preble, Darwin Kousnelder, Norbert Helvey, Betty Jo Cox, Laveda Ball, Geneva Flesher, Betty Johnson, Moss Jessie Nichols, Pauline Larson, and Mr. Lemon took part. The boys won 8 to 4. Donald Anderson dedicated I Give You My Word to Hla Marie Moe. A trombone solo by Mr. Tice with Miss Dietrich closed the program.
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Paul Albro
Junior Preble
Darwin Kousnelder
Norbert Helvey
Betty Jo Cox
Laveda Ball
Geneva Flesher
Betty Johnson
Moss Jessie Nichols
Pauline Larson
Mr. Lemon
Donald Anderson Saig
Hla Marie Moe
Edison Institute Museum and Greenfield Village Highlight Ford Edison Ties
K V Cox addressed the Hi Y boys detailing the Edison Institute Museum in Dearborn and Greenfield Village. The museum evident as Henry Ford's tribute to Thomas Edison acknowledges Edison’s influence on Ford’s automotive success.
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Greenfield Village
Thomas Edison
Luther Burbank
Ford
Edison
K. V. Cox
Dearborn
Henry Ford
Local Social Notes Highlight Belleville Visitors and Birthday Gatherings
Mr and Mrs Carry Anderson and relatives from Belleville hosted Sunday guests including Mr and Mrs Geo Fatrson and family and Mr and Mrs Hargis Bowing from Canada. Various families from McPherson Phillipsburg and Nortonville joined dinners and celebrations. Amanda Maxell hosted the Priscilla group. Oscar Bergstrom suffered a severe eye burn from boiling water Sunday.
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Carry Anderson
Clyde Noras
Belleville
Geo. Fatrson
Hargis
Canadia
Ana Aspepren
Norma
Oscar Bergstrom
Baby Girl Born to Mr and Mrs Clark Danielson
This week reports the birth of a 6 12 lb baby girl on Sunday at the Chapman home of Mr. and Mrs. Clark Danielson. The couple welcomes their first child and the community wishes them joy and pride as she grows.
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Clark Danielson
Chapman
Local City Election Prospects Request Candidate Nominations
The article urges candidates to declare intentions for city offices before the April election. It notes scant interest from potential nominees in Scandia and predicts a caucus soon. It stresses timeliness to avoid last minute pressure and invites candidates to come forward.
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Scandia
Political speech turns on Topeka canvassing board
In Topeka at a Washington Day event former Democratic gubernatorial candidate Burke and state chairman Young attack the canvassing board. The speaker questions why they do not act and urges tangible action or a contest to gain progress.
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Mr. Burke
Mr. Young
Topeka
Mark of Zorro at Princess Theatre Saturday and Sunday
Tyrone Power stars as Zorro in The Mark of Zorro shown at the Princess Theatre on March 8 and 9. Basil Rathbone co stars with Linda Darnell in a high action adventure set in 1820s California. Fox Movietone News and Merrie Melodys accompany the feature with upcoming titles announced.
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Staning
20Th Century - Fox
Princess Theatre
Power
Basil Rathbone
Rathbone
Linda Darnell
Old
California
Zorro
20Th Century-Fox
Los Angeles
Fox Movietone News
Arlour
Sven
Tim Pan Alley
Another Wolf Hunt Set With Defined Lines
A wolf hunt is planned for next Sunday with five lines: north line Highway 36 east line Highway 81 south line Norway road west line Highway south of Scandia or the river. Participants urged to inspect culverts and weed patches where coyotes hide.
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Scandia
Local Social Ties Highlight Weekend Gatherings
Mon and Mrs George Larson and family and Mr and Mrs Clyde Norris of Belleville hosted Sunday dinner for Ada Aspegren and Nonna and were joined by Harold Bowling and a Concordia family. Monday guests included Reynolds Johnson Edrow son and others from Kackley and Concordia. Luther Junior Missionary group met with Miss Thelen Larson hosting Judith and Anita Anderson. District 87 Patrons Club hosted a Friday meeting with lunch and a March 28 follow up.
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George Larson
Clyde Norris
Belleville
Ada Aspegren
Nonna
and Mars
Harold Bowling
Concordia
Carrol Anderson
GQ. F. Werner
QC. Bergstrom
Thelen Larson
Luthran
Judith
Anita Anderson
District 87
Weather Reflections on Kansas Seasons and California Jab
The writer recalls a week of rapid shifts from a heavy snowstorm to sun melting the snow leaving icy roads. They describe several days of freezing conditions followed by milder weather then another blast of chill. The piece ends with a light comparison praising Kansas versus California.
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Kansas
California
Depot to Remain Open Amid Local Station Contention
Last week Staton Avent reported the depot will stay open at Las Point despite orders to close. Interim arrangements were made as the Islamic company decides to keep the station operational. Public sale notices list bids including 100 acres and 80 acre tracts with per acre prices. social visits noted between Mrs. Dena Anderson and Mrs. John Carlson.
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Staton Avent
Beach
Caistigr
Las Point
Seni
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