Hays Souvenir Booklet Nears Completion in 1920
The Hays souvenir booklet moves toward final publication. It is a local project with 100000 impressions printed by Miss Eleanor Schueler at the Ellis County News office. The booklet highlights Hays history, schools, churches, hospitals, and town life with 55 write ups and 8 pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hays
Kansas City
Topeka
Eleanor Schueler
Ellis County
H. C. Markel
Georgina Wooton
Felix Bissing
General Custer
H. L. Kent
P. Caspar Harvey
J. C. Manning
C. W. Miller, Jr
J. S. Bird
C. A Beeby
H W .Oshant
Financial Committee
Frank Bissing
Red Cross Kits Carry Warning on Railroad Crossing Dangers
A poster warning motorists about railroad crossing carelessness will be placed in Red Cross First Aid Kits for drivers. It cites 1500 annual crossing deaths. Kits approved by the California State Automobile Association and placed in major garages for tourists and motorists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Red Cross
State Automobile Association of California
Tin Cans Used as House Material in Montenegro
Red Cross workers report discarded tin gasoline containers and tomato cans are being used by locals as building material in Montenegro. The fireproof walls lack chimneys, so families burn at the center of the floor with smoke escaping surroundings. Oshants' China and Art Shop to open July 1, north of the depot, offering china porcelain glassware and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Montenegro
Oshants’ China and Art Shop
Wedding of Edna Fuller and Emmerson Felts in Hill City
The Hill City Republican reports the June 15 wedding of Edna Fuller, former Hill City and Fort Hays Normal student, to Emmerson Felts of Winona Kansas. Rev Meredith officiated at John and Maizie Fuller home with a two course luncheon. They honeymoon near Denver and Colorado Springs before returning to Winona. Guests included Felts and Brooks families and local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill City
Republican
U. S. Navy
Fort Hays
Winona
Kansas
Meredith
Maizie T. Fuller
Leora Carney
Enid Kay
Waneta Felts
Bonnie Morgan
Winifred Brooks
Clara Brooks
John Fuller
Vera Gordon
Lillie Welty
Vesta Mort
Harriett Sproul
Edna Price
Edna
Hays
Mr. Felts
Denver
Colorado Springs
J. G. Felts
Burris Felts
Fraklin Brooks
Winifred
Ray Morgan
Ethel Kay
Clarence Beeson
E. S. Lank
Alyston Fuller
M. A. Gupton
Le-ora Carney
Lilly Welty
Church Services Bulletin at First and Ellis
First Baptist Church under H M D Thompson lists Sunday School at 9 45 Morning worship at 11 sermon topic Tolerance or Indifferency Prayer meeting at 8 Wednesday and evening theme Missionary accomplishments with stereopticon. Also Sunday School Ellis at 2 30 Preaching Ellis at 3 30 Junior Union B Y P U at 7 Evening worship at 8. Presbyterian notes Gerrit Snyder pastor 9 45 Sunday School 11 00 preaching service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
H. Mac D. Thompson
Ellis
Presbyterian Church
Gerrit Snyder
Church Schedule For Summer Week At Manse And Church
A church notices a 6 00 p m social hour at the Manse followed by 7 00 p m devotions and 8 00 p m evening service. The quarterly communion will be held Sunday morning July 4th. A congregational meeting for important business will be held Wednesday June 30 at 8 p m.
Revision of Tax System Promoted at Fort Hays Speaking
H W Oshant urged adoption of a single tax plan at a Heys Chamber event hosted for businessmen and Commercial Club students. He criticized the 1859 valuation method, noted untaxed intangible property, and cited California and Minnesota shifts to graduated income taxes replacing personal property tax, arguing real estate as the taxation basis and lower mill rates with higher revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heys Chamber of Commerce
Commercial Club
Fort Hays Kansas
State Supreme Court
Pressenbaystem
California
Minnesota
Farewell note from John Ausherman to Hays Kansas
The letter thanks Hays residents for a month long visit and hopes to return someday. He reflects on taxation and faith, wishes prosperity, and offers blessings at heaven. He compliments the audience as refined ladies and gentlemen. The note mentions a rumor of Methodist buyers near the Normal purchasing two lots for girls dormitories. Mrs. Vernon Clark returns from a visit south of Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hays
Kansas
John Ausherman
Way of the Henpecked. Willis and Gillette quote clash
A fragmentary dialogue notes Willis asserting strength and Gillette refuting with a pointed jab. The exchange hints at household dynamics and a satirical view of gender roles in a pecked man’s life.
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Willis
Rucip
Giltte
Pawep
Nurse Belle Lord Returns Home as Star Times Delivery shifts
Miss Belle Lord a trained nurse who has been in Ellsworth for weeks returns home. A Kansas City Star Times representative contracted with C A Harkness to take charge of daily delivery by his son ensuring good service and prompt morning and afternoon delivery. C M Holmquist conducted legal business in WaKeeney on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hays
Kathryn McLain
Public Library
Miss McLain
Minnesota
Public Library Board
Belle Lord
Ellsworth
Kansas City Star-Times
C. A. Harkness
Daily Star-Times
C. M. Holmquist
WaKeeney
Auction of Farmland and Homes Near Hays Features Bargains
Investors offered 400 acre wheat farm and 240 acre plots near Hays Severin with improved smooth land. Properties include a 7 room house, large lots, a modern bungalow with two slots, barn, and proximity to paved streets. Also offers insurance, land loans, and a list of bargain properties from C. G. Cochran & Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hays
Weat Severin
H.W. Oshant
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Warren G. Harding
Ohio
Calvin Coolidge
Massachusetts
U. S
Chas. Curtis
Henry J. Allen
Congressma
Hays B. White
W. Miller, SR
C. A. Beeby
Fred Oshant
John O'Loughlin
C. E. Williams
J. Tholen
Oshant
Vernon Clark
Walker
Webster's New International
Promerdacine Exgenon
Buea
UL Sas
The
Far West
Riese
Sunset Magazine
4Th St
San Francisco
Cal
C.G. Cochran & Sons
Vesta Batteries
General Electric
WM. Dorney
Prop
H. P. Minneapolis
H. P. Gizier
Altman- Taylor
Altman-Taylor
Waterloo
Wallace
H. P. Emerson
Fordson
Hefelbower Brothers
North Side Garage
John M. Miller
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