1927 Wehner & Son Advertisement, Rossville, Kansas
description: Big Shoe Sale Commencing Saturday, May 21 and ending June 4th You no doubt remember that we have had several sales in the past few years, and we earnestly believe that we always gave you more value for your money than you expected, and now we will have prices lower than ever, in the face of wholesale prices advancing. We quote a few numbers: Lot No. 1 - Ladies black, brown and patent oxfords...$1.49 Lot No. 2 - Ladies patent strap oxfords...$2.49 Lot No. 3 - Childrens oxfords, sizes 8 1/2 to 2...$1.49 Lot No. 4 - Childrens play lace oxfords, 5 1/2 to 2...$1.19 Lot No. 5 - Boys brown oxfords, 2 1/2 to 5...$2.79 Lot No. 6 - Boys black "Red Goose" shoes, 8 1/2 to 5 1/2...$1.98 Lot No. 7 - Boys brown "Red Goose" shoes, 1 to 5...$1.69 Lot No. 8 - Mens brown dress oxfords...$2.95 Our entire stock of "Hand Made Shoe Co." stock, which consists of mens work shoes only, will be on sale at 20 per cent off regular prices. Don't fail to get a pair of these. All above listed numbers will be arranged on tables, and plainly marked for your inspection. SATURDAY ONLY We will give you 14 bars Pickwick white naptha sopa for...49c U.S. and Goodrich Red rubber boots...$3.98 A clean-up in new work shirts...59c Don't forget a pair of Big Smith overalls - pair...$1.50 We claim it to be the best laundry soap on the market As the hot weather is coming on, we wish te [sic] state that we are better equipped than ever with our cold storage, to handle fresh meats and fruits. We are cutting only fancy corn fed cattle, the kind that when you buy once, you will want more of our lunch goods. We think they are the best there is. Another very important item is bread, and we know that everyone likes fresh bread. We have daily shipments of Peter Pan and Jordan's Purity bread. Remember that we are buying cream, poultry and eggs for cash or trade. Wehner & Son Delia, KS
creator: Rossville Reporter, Rossville, Kansas
publisher: Rossville Community Library
date: 1927
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1927 Willard Horse Sale, Willard, Kansas
description: Horse Sale At the stockyards in At Willard, Kansas Rain or Shine, at 1 P.M. on Saturday, Aug. 20 Carload Work Horses All Kansas Bred Stock, Will be Sold at Public Auction This stock comes from the farms of Logan County, Kansas. Ages Range from 3 to 9 years old. Terms- Cash. If credit is desired make arrangements with your banker before sale day Bird J. Patterson, Owner Cain & Busenbark, Aucts I.S. Lauck, Clerk
creator: Rossville Reporter, Rossville, Kansas
publisher: Rossville Community Library
date: 1927
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1927-1938 4-H Events, Activities & Meetings, Rossville, Kansas
description: June 6, 1929 The 4-H Roundup program is being broadcast from K. S. A. C. at Manhattan this week. The banquet Friday evening from 5:30 to 9 should be interesting because the prize winners will be announced and awarded. Rossville 4-H club is competing in Music Appreciation, County Organization and Girls demonstrations. December 12, 1929 Mrs. John Wray, assisted by Dr. Wray, the girls of her foods class and nine waitresses, served a lovely banquet Friday evening to members of the 4-H Club and some of their parents and friends. W. H. Robinson, county agent, and Miss Lois Holderbaum, home demonstration agent, were present and gave encouraging talks. Mr. Leo Hubert, the new president was in charge of the program. The short form of initiation was demonstrated, with Howard Hook as Conductor and Clyde Wadsworoth as candidate. A large 4-leaf clover in green, with a large white capital H on each leaf, was laid out near the center of the floor. Aletha Viergever, Maudie Lambert, Fern Enochs and Mildred Startup represented the four H's and Herbert Lambert the stem of the clover. The candidate was conducted to each H in turn and there told the meaning of the H. Some other time it is planned to try out the longer initiation form. The Misses Bertrice Moser, Erma Caldwell, Inez Spencer, Julia Ellen Crow, and Margaret VanOrsdol, who entered the Achievement contest here at the fair last fall, were guests of honor. Their mothers, also were invited guests. The O. E. S. chapter held its annual election Tuesday evening. 4-H CLUB PICNIC August 15, 1935 Rossville 4-H community clubs picnic will be held Wednesday, Aug. 21, at St. Marys park for all club members and their parents. All are to meet at the high school at 4 o'clock. The picnic supper will include the following menu. Bring enough for your party: Fried chicken, potato salad, fresh tomatoes, cake, bananas, deviled eggs and pickles. Iced chocolate milk will be furnished. Each is to bring table service, plate cup and saucer. October 7,…
creator: The Rossville Reporter, Rossville, Kansas This work is copyrighted; the copyright holder has granted permission for this item to be used by the Rossville Community Library. This permission does not extend to third parties.
date: 1927, 1929, 1935, 1937, 1938
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1927-1957 UMC Former Pastor visits, Rossville, Kansas
description: 30 Years Ago – March 21, 1957 March 10 & 17, 1927 Rev. Gordon S. Pritchett is the new pastor of the M. E. Church. June 27, 1957 FORMER PASTOR VISITS HERE The Rev. Mr. Grover Albin was a Rossville visitor last Wednesday and Thursday. He was calling on friends who were former members of his congregation when he was pastor of the Rossville Methodist Church from 1923 to 1926. Mr. Albin is now retired and lives in Los Angeles. Mrs. Albin passed away last year. His two sons Nathan and Clark live near him. He has three grandchildren. Mr. Albin was the dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Gresser and overnight guest of Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Hartzell. Mr. and Mrs. Hartzell accompanied him to Silver Lake and Topeka where he visited other friends.
creator: The Rossville Reporter, Rossville, Kansas This work is copyrighted; the copyright holder has granted permission for this item to be used by the Rossville Community Library. This permission does not extend to third parties.
date: 1957
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1928-06-28 UMC cement work, Rossville, Kansas
description: New cement yard walks and cement front and back steps are some of the improvements at the Methodist parsonage completed the last of the week by R. A. Shipley.
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date: June 28, 1928
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1929 and 1934 UMC Epworth League & misc, Rossville, Kansas
description: March 21, 1929 - EPWORTH LEAGUE PARTY Last Friday evening the Epworth League gave a St. Patrick's Day party at the church. There were 30 young people out and all enjoyed a well-planned evening. The feature of the evening was the "weighing in" at a penny per each 10 pounds, with one cent additional charge for each odd pound. Clarence Stamp paid the largest amount and Edna Mae Hartzell the smallest. Both the refreshment and game committee did splendid work and all reported a fine time. December 13, 1934 - Miss Fern Pendleton entertained the members of her Sunday school class, Monday evening, with a party at the Methodist church. The evening was spent in games and contests. The guests included Barbara Goodrum, Rosemary Jackman, Geraldine Fawl, Evelyn Landis, Donis Marney, Maxine Miller, Irene Countryman, Doris Johnson, Clyde Hartzell, Stanley Parr, Gerald Binney, Everett Whearty, Leonard Dodge and Lloyd Hawks.
creator: Rossville Reporter, Rossville, Kansas This work is copyrighted; the copyright holder has granted permission for this item to be used by the Rossville Community Library. This permission does not extend to third parties.
date: March 21, 1929 December 13, 1934
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1930 Rossville High School Football Team, Rossville, Kansas
description: Pictured in the back row, left to right, are the 1930 Rossville High School football team: Clyde McCollough, Fred Heiland, Clifford Cormack, Tuffy Ruff, Tony Dean, Chow Nadeau, Coach Charles Kimerer, Earl Wilt, and Chuck Denton. In the middle row are Theo. Jones, Rosy Williams, Howard Stevens, Don Meade, Micky McGuire, and Fred Zickefoose. Sitting on the ground are Pete Baird, Clark Meyer, Riley Whearty, Dale Page, and George O'Donnell.
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publisher: Rossville Community Library
date: 1930
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1930 Rossville High School Football Team, Rossville, Kansas
description: This is the 1930 Rossville High School football team.
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publisher: Rossville Community Library
date: 1930
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1933-1944 UMC cleaning/repairing, Rossville, Kansas
description: The Methodist church building is undergoing a general cleaning up and the interior redecorated including work in the basement, re-flooring the pulpit with quarter-sawed oak; cleaning and waxing floors of the primary room and the auditorium. July 27, 1944 Earl Hawks painted the garage at the Methodist parsonage this week. April 27, 1933 The interior of the Methodist church is undergoing some repairs this week. New ceiling is being put on the main auditorium and the floors repaired. January 30, 1936 The interior of the Methodist parsonage was cleaned last week and made ready for Rev. and Mrs. James Reed. Clyde Strimple did the painting and paperhanging. March 18, 1937
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date: April 27, 1933, January 30, 1936, March 18, 1937, July 27, 1944
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1934-12-27 Christmas at the Churches, Rossville, Kansas
description: PETER NAVARRE, Editor and Owner THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1934 CHRISTMAS AT THE CHURCHES On Christmas Eve the Presbyterian Sunday School gave an interesting little program followed by a party in the church parlor. Games, an exchange of gifts from the tree and treats for all made a very merry Christmas Eve. The program included: Christmas Carols All Orchestra Number. Recitation Betty White Christmas Playlet Junior Girls Piano Solo Frances Eversole Recitation Henry Oldfield The Night Before Christmas. Patty Lee Eversole Cornet Solo Marvin Davis Solo John Townsend Recitation Ronald Trahoon Song Junior Girls Musical Reading... Doris Jean Dannefer Orchestra Number. Christmas Carols. -All The following Christmas program was given Sunday evening at the Methodist church: Orchestra Numbers—"Jingle Bells," "Children's Christmas." Vocal Solo, "Silent Night" accompanied by orchestra. Song by Congregation—"Joy to the World." Prayer—Rev. Horton. Solo, "Song of the Ages," Philip Hartzell Recitation, "How to Start the Day" Beverly Cless Cradle Song—Mrs. Parr's 1st and 2nd grade classes. Recitation, "Baby Jesus" Joan Reaser Reading Anita Smith Exercise—"Stockings" By Beginners Recitation, "The Best Story" Betty Countryman Exercise, "A Changed Christmas" Mrs. Meade's 5th Graders Recitation, "The First Christmas" Leo Dale Berry Exercise, "The Guiding Star". Mrs. Parr's 3rd Graders Reading......... Henrietta Ferguson Song Mrs. Meade's Class Recitation, "To Work for Santa" Galen Pumphrey Exercise 1st and 2nd Grades Exercise, "A Christmas Carol"....Mrs. Meade's 4th Graders Recitation, "My Dolly and I" Donice Dehart Tableau and Song—Mrs. Cless and Mr. Parr's Classes. Santa Claus—with Mrs. Meade's Class as helpers. AN EXPERIMENT IN UNITY April 13, 1933 Twenty-five years ago was begun an experiment which has been characterized as a "new epoch in Protestant history." For nearly four hundred years the trend had been in the direction of multiplying denominations and accentuating difference in pol…
creator: The Rossville Reporter, Rossville, Kansas This work is copyrighted; the copyright holder has granted permission for this item to be used by the Rossville Community Library. This permission does not extend to third parties.
date: December 27, 1934
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