Missionary Hanselmann speaks at Schoolhouse visit
Hanselmann, a nine year New Guinea missionary, lectured to high and grade school pupils at the schoolhouse auditorium Tuesday October 10. He described jungles giant trees rare flowers the orchid and local wildlife while noting few wild animals due to leeches and blood loss from bites. He also spoke on native education bow and arrow skills and native crafts before returning to Colorado to preach after health prompted a US tour.
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Hanselmann
New Guinea
New Guineas
United States
Colorado
New Band Committee Appointed With Local Members
A new band committee has been appointed by Community Club president Walter H. Berger. The members are K. V. Cox, chairman, with George Cardwell, John Hooker, Lester Richards, and Vic Hoar. Also noted are social guests Emma Pitzenbarger, Jake Spitler, Ray Spitler, and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Spitler at Ed Loring’s home.
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Walter H. Berger
K. V. Cox
George Cardwell
John Hooker
Lester Richards
Vic Hoar
Emma Pitzenbarger
Jake and
Ray Spitler
Gene Spitler
Courtland
Ed Loring
Will Rogers Humorous Story at Bridge Party
Will Rogers narrates a humorous anecdote about women at bridge parties showing off clothes and beauty then bragging about their husbands wealth. A newlywed remark about a business downturn leads to a sharp joke about receivership and cash flow.
Neighbors to Shuck Corn for Ill E W Burns
Friends and neighbors of E W Burns will gather Monday afternoon October 23 to shuck the corn for the ailing man who has been ill for two months. Helpers may contact Frank Granstedt Louis Stofer or Reynold Nystrom for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Burns
Burns
Frank Granstedt
Louis Stofer
Reynold Nystrom
Some Like It Hot at Princess Theatre This Weekend
Swing fans and lovers of comedy can see Some Like It Hot at the Princess Theatre on Saturday and Sunday nights. Co stars Bob Hope Shirley Ross and Gene Krupa with his orchestra headline a story built for swing and laughs perfect for a one night in the grove.
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Bob Hope
Shirley Ross
jWith
Gene Krupa
Princess Theatre
the Grove
Krupa
King of
Benny Goodman
Pictures and rumor of Ford treasures draw Kansas readers
K V Cox and family shared vacation images from New Orleans Kentucky Tennessee Niagara Falls and Greenville Village near Dearborn Michigan highlighting Henry Ford relocations. The paper also notes local sightings of the “White Robin” and recounts Miss Gayle Seaman American Royal Queen candidate’s Baltimore parade bow and placement.
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K. V. Cox
New Orleans
Kentucky
Tennessee
Niagara Falls
Greenville Village
Dearborne
Mich
Henry Ford
Mr. Ford
Kansas City
Gayle Seaman
Beloit
Kansas
Baltimore Avenue
Fourteenth Street
Social Roundup: Local Dinners and P T A Gathering
Mr and Mrs Carrol Anderson and daughters visited Mr and Mrs Walter Henry and Philroy for Sunday dinner. Arvid Larson and family along with August Band and John Olson and Alma called in the afternoon. Axel Jensen hosted a party with Clark Freed Leonard Freed Vernon Erickson and Max Muth as guests. Pinochle yielded Clark Freed high score and Max Muth low. Mrs K V Cox Paul Ewing E H Lewis and J W Smith attended the 8th District P T A Conference in Concordia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrol Anderson
Walter Henry
Philroy
Arvid Larson
August Band
John
Christine Olson
Alma
Axel Jensen
Clark Freed
Leonard Freed
Vernon Erickson
Max Muth
Low
K. V. Cox
Paul Ewing
E. H. Lewis
J. W. Smith
Concordia
W. H. Lowman
Harold
M. A. Elliott
Belleville
Robison Family Hosts Dinner and Supper Guests
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Robison and family along with Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Robison and sons and Bob Robison attended Sunday dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Robison and daughters. Mrs. T. A. Gritten with Irene Lenora Elwyn Sead¢sor and Raymond Isaacson joined for supper.
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Ed Robison
Sherman Robison
Bob Robison
Robison
T. A. Gritten
Irene
Lenora
Elwyn Sead¢sor
Raymond Isaacson
Local School Notes and Vocational Updates
Third and fourth grades held a farewell party for Donald Lowell who moved to Concordia. Lindblad moved to Courtland. several students missed due to illness. A spelling contest in grades five and six is led by captains Bet y Dunne and David Englund, with the loser entertaining the winner. New shop equipment and 75 to 80 sheep for project work were added for Vocational Agriculture students, with named recipients set to receive sheep funded by a Production Credit Association loan. County teachers met for a social at Belleville, with Miss Johnson, Sjogren, Neander, and Mr. Rogers attending. Music notes name the boys double quartet and girls sextette, with practice times and new song books ordered for glee clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Lowell
Concordia
del Vaughn Lindblad
Courtland
Norma Jean Greenslade
June Perry
Max Thompson
Betty Dunne
David Englund
Frank Larson
Elvin Bahl
Bill Figgins
Harold Nelson
Lester Isaacson
Glen Johnson
Jarl Johnson
Production Credit Association
Republic County
Christian Church
Belleville
Johnson
Sjogren
Neander
Mr. Rogers
G. R. Club Holds Friday Meeting Led by Ewing and Larson
G. R. held a regular weekly meeting on Friday the 13th with Jane Ewing and Ruth Larson guiding the program. Topics centered on picture shows, with reports on a famous movie star Fredric March and a performance of the G. R. code song. Geraldine Lloyd read the secretary’s report and Jean Johnson discussed the Prairie Schooner contents before closing with song and benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R
Jane Ewing
Ruth Larson
Betty Jo Cox
Fredric March
Geraldine Lloyd
Jean Johnson
Prairie Schooner
Lowell family moves to Concordia for dentistry practice
Dr. and Mrs. O. G. Lowell and Donald moved from Scandia to Concordia at the start of the week. Dr. Lowell will open a dental office there, and Donald enrolled in Concordia schools on Monday morning.
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G. Lowell
Donald
Scandia
Concordia
Lowell
Forty Jurors Chosen for October Court Term
Forty jurors have been summoned to appear at the regular October term of court reporting at 9:00 a m Monday October 238. From the west side local names include Russell Nystrom Republic Nathan Isaacson Ben Doctor Emil Boman J R Fredd Clarence Cornett Carl Aberg Foster Helvey all of Scandia Henry Osborne Will Swanson Courtland A H Larson and Ed Fraser Norway Axel Nelson White Rock and Fred Currie Union two.
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West Side
Russell Nystrom
Republic
Nathan Isaacson
Ben Doctor
Emil Boman
J. R. Fredd
Clarence Cornett
Carl Aberg
Foster Helvey
Scandia
Henry Osborne
Will Swanson
Courtland
A. H. Larson
Ed Fraser
Norway
Axel Nelson
White Rock
Fred Currie
Union Two
Neal Cady Family Visit Noted at John Cady Home
Mr and Mrs Neal Cady and family visited the John Cady home during Sunday at Jine Svotisvalds.
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Neal Cady
John Cady
Social Visitors and Family Guests Listed in Jamestown and Nearby
A busy weekend featured visits from Edward Ahrens of Long Beach to Dr. and Mrs. E Porter Ahrens and daughters in Jamestown, with dinners including the Ward families of Belleville and relatives in Lawrence. Lucille English travels to Lucerne and Norton for a week with relatives, accompanied by Veda Muirhead to Jennings. A birthday gathering at Joe N Johnson’s home included Abe and Clinton Johnson and several couples, while Carl D Larson and Eldon returned from visits with Elmer Boyer family in Salina Falun and Brookville.
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Lucille English
Lucerne and
Norton
Jennings
Veda Muirhead
Edward Ahrens
Long Beach
Calif
E. Porter Ahrens
Lawrence
University of Kansas
N. J. Ward
Guy E. Ward
Belleville
Ed Ahrens
Joe N. Johnson
Leo Johnson
Abe Johnson
Clinton
Emanuel Tornquist
Allwin
Fred Jackson and Sons
Hugh McMullin
Marjorie
Laverne Washell
Anton Johnson
Carl D. Larson
Eldon
Elmr Boyer
Salina
Falun
Brookville
Anton Nelson
Hugh MccMullin
Joe N. Johnson and Sons
Dorcas at Lutheran Church Holds Regular Meeting
Dorcas members of the Lutheran church met Friday with Mrs. M C Linnerson and Mrs C A Anderson hosting. The women organized and discussed church activities and charitable work for the week ahead.
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Dorcas
Lutheran Church
M. C. Linnerson
Anderso
C. A. Ie
Nan x
Corn Husking Contest Set for October 24 at Smith Farm
The Republic County Corn Husking Contest will be held next Tuesday October 24 at Vernon Erickson's Smith farm south of the Rock Island depot. Start time is about 8 30 a m. The winner advances to the State Contest later in the season. All interested are invited to attend. A fine field of corn awaits on the Smith farm next Tuesday.
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Republic County
Vernon Erickson’s
Smith Farm
Rock Island Depot
Nation's food supply deemed ample for coming year
The Department of Agriculture reports ample current and prospective food supplies. Economists note stock levels and balance against expected consumption, concluding the nation will have enough to meet normal dietary needs. No need for concern about shortages or rising prices based on these crop bookkeeping findings.
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Department of Agriculture
United States
Flag Pole Construction Plan For New Court House
Plans outline the erection of a flag pole on the ground in front of the new court house. As this is not part of the general project, it will be bid separately requiring bids from at least three individual bidders.
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Court House
Funeral attendance and social visits noted in Sterling area
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Weisner of LaVerne California attended the funeral of Mrs. Ralph Nichol of Sterling held at Highland Baptists church. Friday and Sunday gatherings listed numerous local residents visiting or dining with families in Sterling and Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Weisner
LaVerne, Calif
Ralph Nichol
Sterling
Highland Baptists Church
Methodists To Present Quilt Pageant On Oct 19
The Methodist Ladies Aid sponsor a Quilt Pageant at the church Thursday evening October 19. The public is invited. Visiting the Carl Hammer home Sunday evening were Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hammer and Nina, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hammer and Maurice, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Lervold and family, and Mrs. Lars Hammer and Iver.
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Methodist Ladies Aid
Harvey Hammer
Nina
Harold Hammer
Maurice
Ben Lervold
Lars Hammer
Iver
Carl Hammer
Presbyterians To Have Tea At Church Wednesday Afternoon
The Welcome In Circle of the Presbyterian church hosts a tea at the church on Wednesday afternoon October 25. The program starts at 8 oclock. Scandia Ladies and ladies from Rydal and Belleville Presbyterian churches are invited to attend.
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Presbyterian Church
Scandia
Rydal
Belleville
Donna Jean and Bob Robison Weekend Visit
Donna Jean of Washington and Bob Robison of Morrowville spent the weekend at the H. S. Robison home, enjoying a family gathering and shared hospitality.
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Ed Robison
Donna Jean
Washington
Bob Robison
Morrowville
H. S. Robison
Daughters Visit Harry Sprague Home in Courtland
Land daughters visited the Harry Sprague home in Courtland on Sunday, with relatives and neighbors gathering to share time and news.
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Land Daughters
Harry Sprague
Courtland Sunday
Gypsum Beats Scandia Swedes 7 6 In Rugged Contest
The Gypsum eleven defeated the Scandia Swedes 7 to 6 after a hard fought game last Friday night. Gypsum scored in the third quarter on a long pass after a punt fumble by Scandia. Cady was injured blocking a pass. Friday, Mankato high school visits Scandia for a booster matchup.
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Gypsum
Ball
Cady
Mankato High School
Scandia
Highway 36 Surfacing Under Way Near Scandia
The State Highway Department began surfacing two miles of No 36 Highway west of Scandia after required grading and settling. Scandia cooperates with grading and gravelling a two block section within city limits to improve travel on a key state route from Missouri River points to the Rocky Mountains.
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State Highway Department
No. 36
Scandia
Highway Department
Missouri River
Rocky Mountains
Confirmation Service for Luther Church Class of 13
A confirmation service will be held Sunday morning at the Lutheran church for 13 boys and girls who have studied under Rev. M. C. Linerson. Public questioning occurred at a prior special service last Sunday. Class members include Evelyn Carlson Joyce Hammer Gloria Lee Nelson Irene Swanson Madeline Weir Junior Cady Dean Johnson Jarl Johnson Donald Larson Robert Lervold Russell Lervold George McMurray and Quentin McMurray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheral Church
M. C. Linerson
Evelyn Carlson
Joyce Hammer
Gloria Lee Nelson
Irene Swanson
Madeline Weir
Junior Cady
Dean Johnson
Jarl Johnson
Donald Larson
Robert Lervold
Russell Lervold
George McMurray
Quentin McMurray
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R. Hanselmann
Will Rogers
Princess Sat. Sun
Algot Anderson
Walter English
Lowells
Roy Nichols
Ray
Kackley
Levi Holgerson
Jamestown
Orville Nichols
Alva Nichols
Florence
Georgiana H.smurthwaite
Kansas State College
C. A. Forsberg
Algor Anderson
Ronnie
Earl Price
Charles Aspegren
Mankato
Hahars
Tweed and Clyde
Scotland
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