Kansas City Good Will Tour Planned Through Northern Kansas
Mayor T J West was informed by the Kansas City Chamber of Commerce that a Good Will trade tour is being planned for late June, visiting Scandia on the route. A pathfinder party will arrive Saturday to make preliminary arrangements, with leaders from Garrett & Ruark, Jenkins Sons Music Co., Empire Printing, and the Chamber of Commerce youth department. About 125 Kansas City businessmen plan to join, aiming to become better acquainted with local conditions to foster mutual benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. West
Kansas City, Mo
Chamber of Commerce
Kansas
Scandia
Col. R. D. Garrett
Garrett & Ruark
J. W. Jenkins, III
J. W. Jenkins Sons Music Co
Scandia High School Publishes First Yearbook The Blue and White
The Blue and White, Scandia high school's first important yearbook, arrived from printers and is being distributed. Naomi Nylund is editor and Glenn Currie business manager. The volume covers activities of many organizations with senior class material, no advertising, and full page photos of winners of a popularity contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Naomi Nylund
Glenn Currie
Caro May Goppert, Beloved Wife and Mother, 32
Caro May Goppert, 32, of the Highlands neighborhood near Rydal, Kansas, died May 6 1928 after a short pneumonia illness. She was born Sept 11 1895 in Rooks County, educated in Republic County, taught three years, and married Bernie L. Lash in 1915. Survived by husband four children parents and six siblings. Funeral at Highland Baptist church conducted by Rev. Harry P. Fuller. Burial in Pleasant Ridge cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caro May Goppert
A. P. Goppert
Rooks County
Kansas
Rydal
Republic County
Belleville High
Bernie L. Lash
Highlands
Irene
Eva
Grace Eldred
Earl Alfred
Baptist Church
Belleville
Highland
Highland Baptist Church
Ladies Aid
Roy
Ernest
Cody
Wyo
Clarence
Fairbury
Harry
Lyle Lash
Florence
Harry P. Fuller
Pleasant Ridge
Republic and Scandia baseball tie after twelve innings
The Republic high school team edged Scandia 5 to 4 in twelve innings last Tuesday at Republic, tying them for the west side championship. A third contest is set for Courtland this Saturday at 2 o'clock to decide who meets the east side winners in the county final. Also included is a notice offering a residence for sale or rent on North Washington Street by Mrs. Edna Fulcomer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic ‘High School
Scandia High School
Republic
North Washington Street
Edna Fulcomer
Gile and Wright Wed in May Nuptials at Atchison
Sarah Gile and Vernon Wright married on May 2 in Atchison. The bride, daughter of Will and Mrs. Gile of Effingham Kansas, taught school and spent much of her life in Republic County. The groom, son of G W Wright of Norway, is described as industrious and well liked. They will reside on the Mrs Geo Walter farm near Norway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Gile
Vernon Wright
Atchison
Will Gile
Effingham
Kan
Republic County
G._W. Wright
Norway
Here's to Our Bethany College Song
Stoy Swanson composed and set to music the Bethany College song used in a men's glee club concert. Marion Madison arranged piano and glee club parts. Both Swanson and Madison are from Scandia and have other published musical works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany
Stoy Swanson
Bethany College
Lindsborg
Marion Madison
Scandia
Amana Lutheran Church Plans Baccalaureate Service
Fifth Sunday after Easter at Amana Lutheran Church features Gospel from John and a morning Sunday School service. In the evening a baccalaureate service is held at the Lutheran church. Pastor Chas. Pehrson notes the latest convention events and the call to be doers of the word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amana
Bethany
L. P. Roe
St. Olaf’s College
Northfield
Minn
Methodist Church Service and Alumni Banquet Notice
The Sunday program lists morning services with prayer, hymns, scripture, and a baccalaureate at the Lutheran church. The morning offering supports the Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society. The Ladies’ Aid will host the Alumni Banquet Friday night. O. J. Lundberg, Minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Methodist Church
Lutheran Church
Woman’s’ Foreign Missionary , Society
Ladies’ Aid
O. J. Lundberg
Mother's Day Service at United Brethren Church
Special music and a sermon by Rev. Bruner honor Mother's Day. The program reflects the occasion. Sunday school starts at 10 A.M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
Bruner
Emporia reports top one percent in scholarship tests
In the April 11 contest supervised by Dr. E R Wood, 22 Republic County students ranked in the top one percent. Scandia, Belleville, Republic, and Salina High School led areas with Scandia pupils Ruth Hageman and others. Salina had 86 top percent students. Immaculata High and Catholic schools also listed among leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporia
Kan
Republic County
E. R. Wood
Bureau of Research
Emporia Teachers College
Scandia
Ruth Hageman
Gladys Cooper
Phil Hageman
Marcile Isaacson
Mary Ellen Brewer
Belleville
Bert Robertson
Barbara Bramwell
Lena Pearcy
Vivian Kredlik
Elbert Henry
Kackley
Eunice Sandine
Georgine Madison
Republic
Carl Chappell
Arlene Simms
Lena Sankey
Edith Sankey
Leon Taylor
Duane Stafford
Salina High School
Immaculata High of
Leavenworth
Kansas
Norton
Winfield
Ellsworth
Hutchinson
Hays
Manhattan
Topeka
Scandia to Host Scottsville in Season Opener
Scandia ball club meets Scottsville on local grounds next Sunday afternoon for the first advertised game of the season. Fans are urged to attend and support the home team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Scottsville
Court House Notes From Republic County
County commissioners progress on May bills and highway work reaches Talmo road corner eight miles south of Belleville. Sheriff reports finding corn mash, three May weddings noted, grade school exams May 11 and 12, and School Creek cut off road opening praised. May district court convened with juries to be chosen for quicker trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Meridian
South County
Talmo Road
Belleville
Co. E. Ball
Belleville Center
Ball
Baldwin
John F. McClure
Republic County
Beelleville
Hostetler
Aberdeen
S. D
Wise Brothers
Gohsen
Ind
United States Court
VanNatta
Roscoe O. Lowell
Hollis
Kan
Stella C. Zerbe
Norway
Alfred H.hart
Ednad M. Germann
Clifton
Mr. Romanitz
Melvin H. Stransky
Tecumseh
Nebr
Aneta ‘ Grable
Elk Creek
School Creek
Scandia
Rock Island
Rock Island Railroad Company
District Court of
Shower Honors Miss Merle Barrett Before June Wedding
A miscellaneous shower in honor of Miss Merle Barrett was held Wednesday at the Kannier home. Guests included numerous Belleville residents and relatives, with gifts distributed by Leon Mathis who dressed as a bridegroom. The May event welcomed the upcoming marriage to Mr. Paul Wenda planned for June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Barrett
Kannier
Miss Barrett
Paul Wenda
Leon Mathis
Weather note and classifieds blur upon press time
Marcel and both curl, 50c. Phone 181. Mrs. Ray Tingstrom solicit ads as the sky clouds with promise of rain while the edition goes to press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcel
Curl
Ray Tingstrom
News From School Hill Sees Dinners And Plays
Supt Hershel Kannier and wife hosted seniors and sponsor Miss Meryl Horn for a dinner at the Elliott Hotel Belleville then a showing of Harold Lloyd Speedy. Funds from A Prairie Rose go to annual expenses and school gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershel Kannier
Meryl Horn
Elliott Hotel
Belleville
Harold Lloyd
City Hall
Concordia
Everette Somers
Girl Reserve
Cabinet
Margaret Mikesell
Helen Hall
Phi Epsilon Phi
Kannier
W. J. Matthias
Elsie Wall
Canker City
Kan
Glen Elder
Katheryn Pohlman
Maurine Larson
Elda Isaacson
Mary Ellen Brewer
Marcelle Isaacson
Gayl Tedrow
Dorothy Dutton
Lucille English
Senior Play Pleases City Hall Crowd
Standing room filled the city hall last Friday for the senior annual play A Prairie Rose. The audience praised the program and the class celebrated the financial success. Cast under E C Wires included Jerty Green Dudley Doctor Lawrence Bower John Nystrom Arthur Jackson Melvin Hillery Alice Nylynd Glenn Currie Naomi Nylund LeAnder Edgren Frances Florell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Wires
Jerty Green
Dudley Doctor
Lawrence Bowersox
John Nystrom
Arthur Jackson
Melvin Hillery
Alice Nylynd
Glenn Currie
Local residents visit Belleville friends and neighbors
County seat page notes social visits by Mr and Mrs Alex Scott and family of near Norway to daughter Mrs Loren Howe in Belleville. Lemuel E Cooper Scandia township trustee conducted business and greeted county seat friends. Emery Johnson and family of Courtland visited relatives and handled affairs in Belleville. Carl Fredin Rock Island lineman improved his south Rock Island depot area home. Mrs Arthur Hay of Aurora returned from Concordia hospital after two week stay. Mr and Mrs Harry Gile and family of Norway township stopped in Belleville on business and to see old friends. Jessie Nichol formerly of Rydal now in Sibley township spent time with Kensington friends and visited Tom and Mary West in Scandia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Scott
Norway
Loren Howe
Howe
Belleville
Rock Island
Arthur Hay
Aurora
Concordia Hospital
Harry Gile
Norway Township
Jessie Nichol
Rydal
Sibley Township
Cloud County
Kensington
Tom and Mary West
Scandia
May 8 1903 Journal Items Recap
Items note the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Olaf Strom on May 2, J. G. Stofer laying a foundation for two cottages at the corner of 3rd and Washington, a surprise marriage of Walter Preble to Alta Simms, the death of A. P. Swanson in 1908 at 58, and a near drowning incident at the river where R. H. Gile and Mrs. Shotsman rescued John Happer after he faded underwater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olaf Strom
J. G. Stofer
3Rd
Washington Street
Walter Preble
Alta Simms
Republic
Walter
Johun
Mr. Gile
Mrs. Shotsman
Honest Bill's Show Ends With Fisticuffs At Downs
At Downs a showman struck a horseman with a rope, accidentally hitting a rider. The rider fought back with a riding whip as tempers flared, ending with the assailant knocked to the ground after a series of blows and a final head strike. Nearby visits and a circle meeting follow in local society notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Natari
County’s first wedding in Scandia celebrated in 1878
A clipping records the first wedding in Republic County at Scandia’s Hanson House. Jacob L Gui and Matilda Olson wed with Rev J B Anderson officiating. Best man A D Wilson and bridesmaid Alice Johnson attended. The supper and wedding cake by Chris Volger drew praise and large guest turnout.
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Republic County
Scandia
Jacob L. Gui
Matilda Olson
Hanson House
J. B. Anderson
Chris Volger
Scandia School Prepares for Final Week Events
Scandia public schools outline a busy final week with Baccalaureate at the Lutheran church, Alumni Banquet at the Methodist, and a Saturday picnic sponsored by the PTA. The all day May 18 event includes a morning basket dinner at Miller's rink, afternoon stunts and track events, a baseball game between town sides, prizes for racers, and a closing senior class day program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia Public Schools
Lutheran Church
Methodist Church
Parent Teachers Association
Miller’s Rink
Parent-Teachers Association
Nort
Scandia
Baseball Ram
Day Green
South Siders
North Siders
Londomore
Z. W. Mayberry
Kansas State Teachers College of Fiannavia
J. K. Currie
Board of Education
Snienic Online
Blanche Burns
Alumni Association
Nicnic
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Caro May Lash
Gile-Wright
Chas. Pehrson
U. S
School Hill
Jetty Green
Elmer Olson
Jensen
Elmer
J. P. Owsley
Jewell City
Fred Ward
County Seat News
Gust Aberg
Carl
Mrs
Oscar Johnson
Mrs. G. Fogelberg and Son
John Vandeveer
Home Circle
Richard Loring
Carl D. Larson
Ist
Jno
P. Jensen
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