Conservation Notes: Work Completed in Republic County 1968
In Republic County during May to August 1968, Conservation notes detail work on waterways, terraces, diversion terraces, and farm ponds. Listed workers include Warren Johnson, Eddie Popelka, Gerald Hallack, Charles Shara, Chas Mikesell, Marvin Harper, Dorman Clark, Duane Johnson, Dollie Halleck, Frank Sterba, Flora M. Thompson, Frieda Johnson, Glen Matousek, T Bruncilius, Elsie Klima, Fred Poppe, Elmer Bartak, Evan Krasnicka, Theodore Tietjen Jr., Ben Blecha, Boyd Bonce, Earl Janasek, Ralph Zukowske, Charles Chermak, C W Johnston, John Hodgins, Virginia Nesmith, Darrell Sharpe, Duane Nelson, Chaster M. Erickson, Charles Rott, Elmer Kauer, Glenn Lesovsky, J Lundblade, George Powell, Clif.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County
Warren Johnson
Eddie Popelka
Gerald Hallack
Charles Shara
Chas Mikesell
Marvin Harper
Dorman Clark
Duane Johnson
Dollie Halleck
Frank Sterba
Flora M. Thompson
Frieda Johnson
Glen Matousek
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Bruncilius
Elsie Klima
Fred Poppe
Elmer Bartak
Evan Krasnicka
Theodore Tietjen Jr
Ben Blecha
Boyd Bonce
Harry Milner
Wes Rundus
Frank Brokesh
Earl Janasek
Ralph Zukowske
Charles Chermak
C. W. Johnston
Dollie Hallack
John Hodgins
Virginia Nesmith
Marvin Bergstrom
Edward E. Robison
Darrell Sharpe
Glenn Lesovsky
J.lundblade
George Powell
Clif
Farm Credit marks 60 years at Belleville event
The Federal Land Bank Association of Belleville holds a commemorative gathering at the Farm Bureau Office marking six decades of Farm Credit Service under the federal Land Bank system offering long term loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Credit
Federal Land Bank System
Fedeal Land Bank Association of Conp.m
Farm Bureau
Belleville
Kansas
Soil and Water Conservation Arm Plans Noted
Ford Makalous Joe Trecek and Frank Standley listed among contributors for various conservation efforts. Land leveling credits go to James D. Davis Don Charles Martin Larson L M Stensons Kenneth Tuley and C E McClure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Makalous
Joe Trecek
Frank Standley
James D. Davis
Don Charles
Martin Larson
L. M. Stensons
Kenneth Tuley
C. E. McClure
Wes Rundus
Glenwood Freed
Great Plains
Chas Mikesell
Clarence Herrman
Elmer H. Isaacson
Albert Segerhammar
Robert D. Larson
Marvin J. Rhine
Elmer G. Bartak
Katie E. Persinger
Jimmy M. Lyons
Millard Lyons
Ray G. Nelson
Paul II. Walthers
Hari C. Janasek
A. W. Wanklyn
Chas. Mikesell
Clair E. Dove
Charles Beeson
Lee Roy Elliott
Dale Pressnall
John P
Nellie French
Emil H. Havel
W. R. Wineinger
Farm Notes highlight local irrigation pioneers and Bob Raney’s service
The article recalls decades of water development work in Republic County and nearby areas. It praises researchers from Kansas State University and the University of Nebraska, notes open houses and demos, and salutes Bob Raney before his two year assignment in India. Also mentions Lydia and Steve Melby visiting grandparents and Clarence Herrman family visiting Ostberg residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County
Bureau of Reclamation
Scandia
Hanson
Norway
Arnold Perry
E. Porter Ahrens
Nothwest
Superior
Neb
University of Nebraska
Republic
Courtland
Calvin Hobson
Kansas State University
Bob Raney
Kansas State
Bellevilla
India
Lydia
Steve Melby
Topeka
Clarence Herrman
Gustava Ostberg
Beth Anne Erickson Weds Eward Reed in Scandia Methodist Ceremony
Beth Anne Erickson and Eward E Reed married at a 4 PM September 1 double ring ceremony at United Methodist Church Scandia with Rev. Lee A. Dickey officiating. Bride’s family are Ericksons of Scandia and Reeds of Belleville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth Anne Erickson
Eward E Reed
United Methodist Church
Scandia
Lee A. Dickey
O. W. Erickson
Howard G. Reed
Belleville
Marvin Earley
Manhattan
Lynn Reed
Jim Erickson
Jim Hickman
Steve Cardwell
Topeka
Lloyd Derowitsch, Jr
Larry Martin
Salina
Ronald Morazas
Jeanne Wingate
Warner
Charles Robiso
Everett Robison
Loren Isaacson
Reynold Nystrom
Community notes and thanks from local residents
Thank you messages following hospital stay and funeral are joined with social visits. The Evert family thanks the Masonic Lodge and American Legion Auxiliary for support after Fred H. Evert’s death. Courtland resident Jess Thomas visited Clarence and Mrs. Strom for Sunday supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Lodge
American Legion Auxiliary
Fred H. Evert
Jess Thomas
Courtland
Clarence Strom
Arnold Perry
McCook
Nebraska
John Hanson
E. Porter Ahrens
Pat Grennan
David
Robert
Ann
Phyllis Briggs
Pam
Salina
Ethel Modlin
Douglas Modlin
Kimberly
Superior
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NOTES
Eli‘ott
Concordia
Colony House
Scandia, Kansas
Velda L. Sothers
Walter Boyles Insurance Agency
Walter
Gary
Wichita
Gage
Harold Hedstrom
Ottawa
Paul Freeman
Ecourtland
Morris Moravek
Neva
Norma Scrivner
G. E. West
Freed
Venus Beauty Shop
Torene
Naomi
Peggy Erickson
Pat Sheets
Russell
Jane
Fort Hays State College
Hays
Percy H. Collins, Jr
Beloit
National Guard
Fort Carson
Colorado
Erickson—Reed
Betty Crocker
IGA
Kawales
S Cj
U.S.D.A. Choice
Seng
Usda Choice
Bone Chuck
Chuck
Elberta
Cardwell
Wb. AY
Dale Sanderson
Fred Modlin
Belleville and
Kanda
Chester
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