Insurance Plans to Be Offered Countywide
The American Republic Insurance Company prepares to offer its Plans of Protection to county residents through a campaign led by Kansas Manager Alfred H. Miller. The program aims to explain hospital, doctor, and surgeon bill coverage and financial aid during illness or injury.
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American Republic Insurance Company
Alfred H. Miller
Kansas
United States
Millen
American Republic
Miller
Young Farmer Class Organized elects officers
The newly organized Young Farmer class met on Wednesday October 23 and elected Glenn Loring as president Harvey Melby as vice president Larry Hobson as secretary and Don Freed as treasurer. Dues set at 1.00 to fund coffee at meetings. November meetings open to new members. December 1 to establish a permanent member roll. Next meeting November 4 covers grain storage gentile storage grain dryers and airtight bins.
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Young Farmer
Glenn Loring
Harvey Melby
Larry Hobson
Don Freed
Mutual Benefit Club Meets at Mrs Freeg Home
Mrs Glenwood Freeg hosted the Mutual Benefit club at her home Thursday afternoon with 10 members present. The group visited and cut and pieced quilt blocks, then enjoyed a lunch before ad journing to meet Mrs Oscar Odell on November 21.
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Glenwood Freeg
Mutual Benefit Club
Oscar Odell
Triple L Club Meets October 24 With Prizes
Mrs Lars Norgard hosted the Triple L club Thursday afternoon October 24 with 15 members and one guest. The group visited and played pinochle with prizes to Mrs Geo Christie Mrs Benny Lervold and Mrs Duaine Greenslade. Lunch was served and the club will meet November 7 with Mrs Reuben Johnson.
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Lars Norgard
Triple L Club
Geo. Christie
Benny Lervold
Mra Duaine Greenslade
Reuben Johnson
Salina man Monty Cardwell Returns Home After Accident
Monty Cardwell, struck by a car last week in Salina, returned home Saturday and is reported to be getting along nicely.
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Monty Cardwell
Salina
Cardwells Spend Sunday With Brown Family Near Beloit
Mr and Mrs Homer Cardwell visited Mr and Mrs Eugene Brown and family on Sunday near Beloit.
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Homer Cardwell
Mrs
Eugene Brown
Beloit
District 61 Halloween Party At Schoolhouse
District 61 held its annual Halloween party at the schoolhouse on Tuesday evening. A lunch followed the program.
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District 61
Corbin Family to Camp Hauchura Arizona
M/Sgt and Mrs Dean Corbin and Deanna left Wednesday for Camp Hauchura Arizona where they will be stationed.
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Dean Corbin
Deanna
Camp Hauchura
Ariz
Birthday Toasts for Viola Absent Extra Guests
Thursday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Alfred Swanson and Viola honoring Viola birthday anniversary were Mr and Mrs Clifford Swanson and family Mr and Mrs Harold Swanson and family Mr and Mrs Marvin Nayak and Cynthia Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson Mr and Mrs Bilmer Danielson Mr and Mrs Aunt Carleon Mr and Mrs Richard Loring and Mr and Mrs Frank Isaacson
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Alfred Swanson
Viola
Clfforg Swanson
Harold Swanson
Marvin Nayak
Cynthia
Kenneth Danielson
Bilmer Danielson
Carleon
Richard Loring
Frank Isaacson
Subscriptions Arrive From Hartland Omaha and Concordia
The newspaper lists new and renewal subscriptions received last week including iL C Larson Hartland North Dakota Miss Vernice Swanson Omaha Iowa New Mrs Ida Newcomb Concordia and Harold EB Anderson plus Warren Johnson as new or renewed recipients.
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Il. C. Larson
Hartland
N. D
Vernice Swanson
Omaha
New
Ida Newcomb
Concordia
Harold EB. Anderson
Warren Johnson
Overbrook Kansas Town Featured on Wide Wide World
A nostalgic note from Overbrook Kansas recalls the town appearing on the national program Wide Wide World. The writer, once editor of The Overbrook Citizen, relives seeing main street scenes and familiar businesses and friends on television.
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Overbrook
Kansas
P T A October meeting at high school auditorium
The P T A met October 28 in the high school auditorium. Mrs. Orland Erickson led singing. Duane Gile performed Cowboy with Clarence Gile on guitar. a mother’s letter about her three children killed by a car was read. Trooper Robert Huerter spoke on driving duties. quartette sang Play a Simple Melody and Down by the Riverside. Richard Fogelberg announced serving and decorating committees. Christmas window plans and refreshments were noted.
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P.T. A
Orland Erickson
Duane Gile
Clarence Gile
H. W. Reece
Hiway Patrol
Robert Huerter
Belleville
Arlis White
Robert Lervold
Don Larson
Glenn Loring
Riverside
Richard Fogelberg
Russell Anderson
Harvey Hammer
Chet Erickson
Lester Isaacson
Alva Thompson
Hardy Hammer
Arnold J. Perry
Hugh Modlin
Richard Rockey
Andy Thompson
Orin Reed
John Nylund
Local Residents Named in Last Week's Notices
Last week many Belleville residents appeared in community notices including Mr and Mrs George Cardwell and Steven along with Mr and Mrs Guy Frazier Mr and Mrs Elmer Isaacson and Marsha Rev George Nielson Mr and Mrs Homer Cardwell Mr and Mrs Warren Zimmerman Mr and Mrs Ben Denoyer Godfritz Larson Vern Erickson Vic Erickson Bill Moe Dean Corbin and Virginia Mrs Agnes Cardwell Delbert Aspegren and children Mrs Max Muth Jim Lonnie Boman Everette Fike Clair Johnston Sonja Berry Lynette Boyles Jimmy Rockey Arnold and Bette Loring Monty Thomas Duane and Gary Freed Terry Ulmer Rex Lewellyn Jimmy Newcomb Pat Brown and Ollen Ward.
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George Cardwell
Steven
Guy Frazier
Elmer Isaacson
Marsha
Belleville
George Nielson
Homer Cardwell
Warren Zimmerman
Ben Denoyer
Godfritz Larson
Vernon Erickson
Vic Erickson
Bill Moe
Dean Corbin
Virginia
Agnes Cardwell
Delbert Aspegren
Max Muth
Jim Lonnie Boman
Everette Fike
Clair Johnston
Sonja Berry
Lynette Boyles
Jimmy Rockey
Arnold
Bette Loring
Monty Thomas
Duane
Gary Freed
Terry Ulmer
Rex Lewellyn
Jimmy Newcomb
Pat Brown
Ollen Ward
Sunday Birthday Party for Elmer Danielson
Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson honoring Elmer s birthday anniversary were Mr and Mrs Pat Sandell and children, Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson, Mr and Mrs Bud Hallgren and girls, Mr and Mrs Gust Hallgren and Mr and Mrs Walter Grimm of Formoso.
Sunday Visit By Kenneth Danielson and Guests
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson visited Monday evening with Mr and Mrs Alfred Swanson in a social gathering.
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Kenneth Danielson
Alfred Swanson
Sunday Dinner Guests Visit Clark Families
Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Bill Clark and Billy included Mr and Mrs Jean Clark and family of Marysville and Mr and Mrs Ron Clark and family of Salina.
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Bill Clark
Billy
Jean Clark
Marysville
Ron Clark
Salina
Norton visitors join Mrs Ivy Brown and family
Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Watkins and Mrs Inez Hunter of Norton were Sunday afternoon guests at the home of Mrs. Ivy Brown and boys.
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Ollie Watkins
Inez Hunter
Norton
Ivy Brown
Greenslades Host Sunday Supper Guests
Sunday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Duaine Greenslade and Sam Greenslade were Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Aspegren and Mrs. Agnes Cardwell.
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Duaine Greenslade
Sam Greenslade
Delbert Aspegren
Agnes Cardwell
Mrs Dean Sothers and Deann Visit Andersons
Mr and Mrs Dean Sothers and Deann were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Carrol Anderson and Judith.
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Dean Sothers
Deann
Carrol Anderson
Judith
Loomis Modlin and Spooner Family Visit in Burr Oak
Mr. and Mrs. Charley Loomis and Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Modlin with Curtis spent Sunday in Burr Oak visiting Mrs. Lucille Spooner and her boys.
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Charley Loomis
Hugh Modlin
Curtis
Burr Oak
Lucille Spooner
Local Belleville Families Named in Notice
Mrs Carrol Anderson and Judith join Mr and Mrs George Larson Larry and Lorraine Mr and Mrs Loren Carlgren and children Mrs Ada Aspengren Mrs Minnie Anderson and Mr and Mrs Clyde Norris of Belleville appear in the society notice listing families and kin in Belleville.
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Carrol Anderson
Judith
George Larson
Larry
Lorraine
Loren Carlgren
Ada Aspegren
Minnie Anderson
Clyde Norris
Belleville
Scandia football schedule and Friday lineups
Scandia's football schedule lists Nov 1 Simpson and Nov 5 Randall. Last Friday Oct 25 Scandia lost to Courtland 55-22 while Jewell routed Randall 41-7 and Canker City beat Burr Oak 34-13. Jewell leads with a 5-0 record in league play as Jewell visits Cawker City and other matchups loom.
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Scandia
Courtland
Jewell
Randall
Canker City
Burr Oak
Simpson
Jamestown
Cawker City
Vocational Agriculture Class Faces English Tests This Week
The Vocational Agriculture boys tackle a week of English exams as part of the curriculum. Teachers emphasize study and preparation across all sections.
Lorraine Larson Sickness Report and Absence Note
Lorraine Larson has been sick for two days. Bob Isaacson was out of school on Thursday. We are studying verbs in English.
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Betty Johnson
Carl Reece
Pamela Anderson
Pat Brown
Diane Perry
Emil Milner
Peggy Erickson
Teachers Institute
Topeka
Salina
Lorraine Larson
Bob Isaacson
Combining Bee at the Ever Ett Johnson Home
A combining bee is planned at the Ever Ett Johnson home on Friday November 1. Volunteers will help assemble harvest equipment and prepare for future farm tasks. Local neighbors welcome participation and support.
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Everett Johnson
Social Security visit to Belleville on November six
A Social Security Administration representative will visit Belleville on November 6. People seeking information are asked to go to the Courthouse Welfare office from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Social notes of local visits and guest gatherings are listed, including Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Strand with Mrs. Anna Kobes and other local residents.
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Social Security Administration
Belleville
Courthouse Welfare Office
Jerry Strand
Anna Kobes
Narka
Swanson Family Hosts Tuesday Evening Guests
Tuesday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin included Novak and Cynthia visiting Mr. and Mrs. Richard Swanson and Darrell, plus Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Swan with son and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Swanson and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Danielson.
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Marvin. Novak
Cynthia
Richard Swanson
Darrell
Clifford Swanson
Alfred Swanson
Kenneth Danielson
Nelsons and Richards Share Weekend Visit
Mr and Mrs Warren Nelson and Jean of Superior Nebraska were Saturday overnight and Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs L S Richards.
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Warren Nelson
Jean
Superior, Nebr
L. S. Richards
Mrs Edith Forsberg and Judy Thompson Visit Forsbergs
Mrs Edith Forsberg and Judy Thompson were Sunday dinner guests of Mr Edward Forsberg and his wife, signaling a social visit within the Forsberg family.
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Edith Forsberg
Judy Thompson
Edward Forsberg
Baby Born to Denver Couple Edward Cavanaugh
Mr and Mrs Edward Cavanaugh of Denver Colorado welcomed a baby boy bornOctober 7 The child is described with Alta Goodwin of Belleville as the great grandmother.
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Edward Cavanaugh
Denver, Colo
Alta Goodwin
Belleville
Lewellyn Family Guests At Bill Clarks Home
Mr and Mrs Dale Lewellyn and family were Sunday evening guests at the Bill Clark home.
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Dale Lewellyn
Bill Clark
Salina Family Visited Bill Clark Home Over Weekend
Mr and Mrs Ron Clark and family of Salina visited from Friday evening until Sunday evening at the Bill Clark home.
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Ron Clark
Salina
Bill Clark
Rasmussen Family Visit Highlights Lincoln Trip
Mrs Junior Rasmussen and children of Lincoln Nebraska spent from Wednesday through Sunday afternoon with Neal Cady and Ralph Rasmussen at their homes.
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Junior Rasmussen
Lincoln, Nebr
Neal Cady
Ralph Rasmussen
SUNDAY SUPPER GUESTS AT ROBISON HOME
Mrs. Bertha Granstedt and Mrs. Lena Lloyd joined Franklin as Sunday evening guests at the Robison home for supper.
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Bertha Granstedt
Lena Lloyd
Franklin
Robison
Norway Lutheran Bazaar And Supper Held Thursday Evening
The Norway Lutheran church hosted its annual bazaar and church supper on Thursday evening, drawing parishioners and community members for a traditional fundraising event.
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Norway Lutheran Church
Burr Oak and Formosa Couples Host Weekend Guests
Mr and Mrs Lee Davidson of Burr Oak and Mr and Mrs Eugene Dunstan of Formosa were overnight guests Saturday of Mr and Mrs Carl Erickson and Bill.
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Lee Davidson
Burr Oak
Eugene Dunstan
Formosa
Carl Erickson
Bill
Sunday Visit Ties Erickson and Hipolite Families
Mr and Mrs Carl Erickson and Bill spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Maurice Hipolite of Jewell City in a social gathering marking a friendly neighborhood exchange.
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Carl Erickson
Bill
Maurice Hipolite
Jewell City
Mr and Mrs Jerry Strand Were Mrs Bill Clark
Mrs Bill Clark is identified as the spouse of Mr Jerry Strand in a note noting social or ceremonial name alignment. The item references domestic relations or social naming in a concise obituary-like snippet.
Edith Cady Family Hosts Sunday Evening Visit
Mr and Mrs John Cady received Mr and Mrs Edith Cady DeAnn and Becky as Sunday evening visitors in a local family gathering.
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Edith Cady
DeAnn
Becky
John Cady
Local Families Cite Lincoln and Burr Oak Names
Mrs Carl Peterson and Mr and Mrs Marion Stolander and baby of Lincoln Neb Mr and Mrs Lee Davidson of Burr Oak Mr and Mrs Eugene Dunstan of Formosa Mr and Mrs Carl Erickson and Bill and Mr and Mrs Harold Swanson and family
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Carl Peterson
Marion Stolander
Baby
Lincoln, Nebr
Lee Davidson
Burr Oak
Eugene Dunstan
Formosa
Carl Erickson
Bill
Harold Swanson
Salina Trip Aims For Band Event November Second
County Superintendent's office notes a band trip to Salina scheduled for November 2. A classroom test includes vocabulary words such as Diesel and nicotine, plus brainteaser items about anatomy and pairs. Answers to the quiz will be published next week.
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Salina
New G C M for Western Light appoints Charles F Edwards
Charles F Edwards named General Commercial Manager of Western Light and Telephone Company Inc effective November 1. He will oversee commercial and new business operations for electric gas and water in Kansas from Great Bend administrative offices. Edwards was previously VP treasurer and director at Southwest Kansas Power Company Garden City and earlier worked nine years in sales and operations at American Airlines nationwide.
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Charles F. Edwards
Western Light and Telephone Company, Inc
BE. P. Hennek
Edwards
Great Bend
Wl&t
Kansas
Southwest Kansas Power Company, Inc
Garden City
Southwest Kansas
American Airlines, Inc
Varius
United States
Lovewell Reservoir Closes In On Full Fill As Diversion Advances
Lovewell Reservoir is being filled by water diverted from the Republican River via the Courtland Canal. Today the water surface is 157 feet above sea level and plans target 1577 feet with 27 180 acre feet capacity and about 2250 acres surface area. The facility uses large 25 by 20 foot radial gates to confine the water. Five feet of storage remain in the irrigation pool and two feet above the spillway crest. An additional 13 feet of depth totaling 50 000 acre feet is reserved for flood control above the irrigation pool.
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Lovewell
Republican
Courtland
White Rock Creek
Wilke Named Campaign Director for 1957 CROP Drive
Rev Richard Wilke of Scandia is appointed Campaign Director for Republic County 1957 CROP drive aiming for 1500 in gifts or cash. The effort runs November 10 16 with committee members Rev Donald O Hara Mrs Ole Sorenson Clifford Makaloua Betty Elliott and local clergy coordinating canvassing across Belleville Munden and Republic areas.
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Richard Wilke
Scandia
Republic County
Christian Rural Overseas
Churches
Farm Groups of America
Wilke
Donald O’hara
Munden
Ole Sorenson
Belleville
Clifford Makaloua
Betty Elliott
Lowell Thuma
Republic Ws
Douglas Barnes
Willing Workers Circle Met At Methodist Church
The Willing Workers Circle of the Methodist church met October 24 in the church parlor with hostesses Mrs. John Stolander Mrs. Pearl Johnson and Mrs. Jack Reece. Mrs. Reece led worship using Week of Prayer and Self Denial material with the topic As The Waters Cover the Sea.
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The
Methodist Church
John Stolander
Pearl Johnson
Jack Reece
Dale Sanderson
U and I Art Club Meeting Hosts October Bridge
Mrs. Bertha Granstedt hosted the U and I Art club at her home on Tuesday afternoon October 22 with 10 members and two guests. The gathering involved visiting and bridge, with a note of laughter from the hostess. the group agreed to adjourn to meet Misa Blanche Haggman on November 11.
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Bertha Granstedt
U and L Art Club
Misa Blanche Haggman
Family Visitors Reported In Small Community
Mrs. Otto Nelson and Mr. Paul Fredrickson and families visit with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Nelson and Rev. Richard Wilke. Afternoon callers include Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Fike.
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Otto Nelson
Paul Fredrickson
Clarence Nelson
Richard Wilke
Geo. Fike
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Young Farmer Class
Mutual Benefit Club Met
P.T.A
Scandia School News
Judy Freed
Robert Perry
Vickie Florell
Daving Hansen
Betty Jo Tedrow
Dickie Larson
Karen Pillock
Maurice Lervold
Patty Hallgren
Janice Odell
Ihs
Larry Boswell
Cheryl Currie
Dwight Isaacson
Marilyn Isaacson
Marilyn Larson
Janet Pollock
Donna Runst
Colleen Thompson
Larry Fogelberg
Jo Ann Larson
Sonia Larson
Arnold Loring
Sonja Pickel
Jane Ann Reece
Lola Sandell
Yvette Sanderson
Barbara Tedrow
Randy Uhrich
Wis
Senior. News
Hilton Hammer
Mike Cady
Caryl Fogelberg
Janet Cardwell
Alan Kirk
Alice Cady
Janice Erickson
Junior News
Myron Runft
Lonnie Boman
Beth Erickson
Duane Freed
Jimmy Osborne
Kathryn Gile
Deanell Reece
Katheryne Rockey
Carla Robbins
Marilyn Johnson
Ozarks
Linda Erickson
Hallowe’en
Lora Dell Freed
Fresmen News
Clarence Berggren
Family of
Republic
Grant Berggren
Mrs Don Burandt
Charley Cardwell
NEW G.C.M
Western Light
U and I Art Club
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