Rock Island Highway Boosters Tour Kansas for Funds
Walter B. Montgomery touring Kansas as publicity editor for the Pikes Peak Ocean to Ocean Highway Association seeks funds to promote the Rock Island Highway. He plans maps and guide books to attract eastern travelers, hoping the road becomes a transcontinental route. He reports strong local support and outlines a route through Missouri into Colorado, emphasizing benefits to farmers and tourists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter B. Montgomery
Kansas
Pikes Peak
Rock Island
Peorbe
East
Montgomery
St Joseph
Missouri
Hiawatha
Sebetha
Seneca
Marinville
Hanover
Washington
Helleville
Scandia
Mankato
Smith Center
Phillipsburg
Nortom
Rollins
Sheridan
Thomas County
Colby
Goodland
Colorado
Kanarado
Obituary for Catherine McGuire of Belleville Kansas
Catherine McGuire born May 2 1842 in Salt Coats Ayrshire Scotland died at home Belleville Kansas May 11 1917 aged 75 years 10 days after four months illness. She married John Hay in Scotland December 6 1861 and came to America with eight surviving children. Funeral held May 13 at the Belleville Methodist Church with Rev A G Travis and Rev Borton officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine McGuire
Salt Coats
Ayrshire
Scotland
Belleville
Kansas
John Hay
John
Robert
Agnes Jones
Charles W. Jones
Joos
Fairview Township
Phones
James
Ohn
Wai
Margaret
Jessie
Mary
Catherine
Margaret Lowden
America
New York
Republic County
Mic Hay
Scandia Township
Waterville
Kansas Prairies
Presbyterian Church
Beotland
Lelievers
Dater
Brotherim
Petreside
Jessie West
Thomas West
Scandia
Scotch Plains
Jain
Methodist Church
A. G. Travis
Hey. Borton
Commencement Week Highlights at Local High School
The high school announces a week of events led by William James Cady’s commencement talk on Friday May 25 with the sermon by Rev. A. A. Norden on Sunday May 20 and a free public lecture. Music and pre shows, a May 2d prelude, a comedy by LaVelle Hicks, and baseball games between Scandia and Renubio high schools mark the schedule. Reserved seating is 35 cents at Ellingson’s. alumna banquet closes the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William James Cady
Cady
A. A. Norden
Lutheran Church
LaVelle F. Hicks
Hicks
Yuero
Ellingson’s
Scandia
Renubiic High Seniol
Ten Year Tin Wedding Near Scandia Celebration
Mr and Mrs Ed Swenson west of Scandia marked ten years of marriage with a surprise gathering as dusk fell. Rev Norden offered a prayer and the couple received a toy car loaded with money as a keepsake while guests shared a luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Swenson
Scandia
Swenson Yard
Y M C A Annual Camp For Boys And Girls
The Y M C A announces its annual camp for boys and girls from May 28 to June 2 with separate dates for girls June 4 to 9. The camp location is at the mouth of White Rock Creek near Republic City and promises boating fishing and swimming under supervision. Last year 73 boys attended and organizers urge participation to build character amid wartime duties for the youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y M.C. A
White Rock Creek
Republic City
Canada
IC. Baum
Decoration Day Plans Amid War Memorial Services
Memorial sermon to be given by Rev Henry May 30 and Decoration Day address by Rev J C Bote on May 30. A chorus of eight under BE Nelson will provide special music. City churches urged to join. ministers to participate. Auto dealers asked to supply cars for soldiers and wives to the cemetery. A car breakdown near Concordia delayed a Fanday trip. Red Miller delivered them home that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rew Bol Henry
J.C. Bote
BE. V. Nelson
Concordia
Phew
Urtan Pacific Tea
Belleville
Red Miler
County Red Cross Meeting Proposes Local Chapter
A Belleville meeting on May 10 discussed forming a Republic County Red Cross chapter. Drs Kamp and Decker were appointed to attend a county medical association session to endorse the move. A five member committee will set a time and place to promote membership for men women and children as a wartime aid effort.
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White Way
Belleville
Red Cross
Republic County Medical Association
Kamp
Decker
Sehibershin
The
Ica
Vataor
Aus Sirrts
Nationaled Cross
Ter
Stavear
P Ricepal
Republic County
Saan
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Rock Island Highway
Jake Wiselogel
Columbur
Lutheran Church Programme
Willams
Odette
Jesus
Vance
Stueday
N.O. YB .Club
Chicago
Alma Peterson
Nordmark
Supreme Court
John Gatchell
Hoog River
Oregon
Ulad Lelub
Rhodes
Nanksas Avenue
Tosters
Marks
Ryan
Summers
County Red Cross
Scandia High School
City Halls
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